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Vietnam restates readiness for constructive US trade talks

US Trade Representative Greer informed Vietnams Deputy Prime Minister Thang that the US aims to quickly conclude negotiations on the reciprocal trade agreement

29 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
Nepals flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild

The initial estimate is between $4-$5 billion, we will require much less than what we needed for the 2015 earthquake, Finance Minister said

29 Aug 2026 12:12 pm
Irans economy reels as US sanctions bite, foreign trade falls 35% amid war

Iran is facing mounting economic hardship as sanctions disrupt trade, inflation surges and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz persist

29 Aug 2026 10:19 am
Honda, Nissan likely to agree on shared car software system by 2029: Report

Honda said no deal has been decided, while Nissan has acknowledged discussions on potential software collaboration under their strategic partnership

29 Aug 2026 8:38 am
Trumps bid to erase hush money conviction rejected again by federal judge

Trumps legal team plans to appeal the ruling, while his state court challenge against the conviction remains pending

29 Aug 2026 7:32 am
Infosys Public Services chief Lax Gopisetty unreachable after Nepal floods

The company said it is working with relevant agencies to establish contact and remains in close communication with Gopisettys family.

29 Aug 2026 7:23 am
Trump signs order to create US Space Academy for future space leaders

The proposed institution comes as Washington seeks to strengthen its space workforce while pursuing ambitious crewed missions to the Moon and Mars

29 Aug 2026 7:14 am
US-Venezuela oil deal: Trump announces agreement over 65 billion barrels of reserves

The announcement comes as Washington faces pressure over rising gasoline prices and seeks greater oil supplies amid disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz

29 Aug 2026 6:35 am
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation isnt slowing, vows to reach 2% target

Financial markets increased bets on a September rate hike after Warsh offered a clearer assessment of inflation and monetary policy priorities

28 Aug 2026 11:23 pm
New technologies like AI to enhance ease of work, create more jobs: Vice-President Radhakrishnan

Launches Gnani Artha, end-to-end sovereign AI stack for Indian enterprises and public institutions

28 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Purple Style Labs collects 306 crore from anchor investors; IPO to open on Aug 31

Purple Style Labs allots 53.22 lakh equity shares to 10 anchor investors at 575 per share

28 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
SEBI bars Trafiksol, promoters from markets for a year

Final order follows investigation into misleading disclosures and a fabricated software quotation in the SME IPO

28 Aug 2026 8:38 pm
Companies turn to polymath engineers as AI automates routine work

Few companies can afford a separate specialist for every capability thatemergedin the last thirty months which is driving demand for individuals who can bridge multiple domains

28 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Tamil Nadu begins discussions with stakeholders on upgradation and expansion of Chennai airport

This comes after the State dropped the 27,400-crore greenfield airport project at Parandur.

28 Aug 2026 7:55 pm
Bigger homes, smaller pool: Housing supply misses affordability sweet spot

The post-pandemic preference for larger homes has encouraged developers to focus on 3BHKs and above, which offer better revenue and margin potential.

28 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
From old economy to niche players, the IPO market is different, healthier

A broader mix of industrial, niche and institution-backed companies is reshaping Indias IPO landscape

28 Aug 2026 6:56 pm
Retail sugar prices ease below 60 a kg in Kolkata and Mumbai

Wholesale prices of the commodity drop b100-400 a quintal, while mill-level prices slip below 4,750

28 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
REIT fundraising nearly doubled to 9,300 crore in FY26, InvIT collections fell 21%

The REIT numbers indicate a maturing market, with capital concentrating around larger platforms, say experts

28 Aug 2026 5:42 pm
New Delhi not inclined to make proposed US H-1B fee increase a bilateral issue: Sources

India recognises that US visa policy is a sovereign matter but in the past consultations on visa fee increases happened multiple times

28 Aug 2026 5:36 pm
The Prize of Cool

The Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition is anything but subtle. And yet, it might just be the most sensible of the lot

28 Aug 2026 5:30 pm
ACME Solar Holdings secures SECI contract for 300 MW capacity

A tariff of 6 per kWh has been finalised for the entire PPA

28 Aug 2026 4:08 pm
Keralam launches 'Be a Malayali for a Day' experiential tourism campaign

The State launches the campaign as part of the government's efforts to draw tourists' attention to the aspects through experiential tourism

28 Aug 2026 3:24 pm
SEBI plans bigger institutional role in public offers by small firms, sources say

SEBI to align costs and trading requirements for small company IPOs with large offerings

28 Aug 2026 3:17 pm
Monarch PMS expects gold to hit $4,700 an ounce by year end

The scenario assumes the Fed holds rates until September, energy prices stabilise, real yields plateau, and central banks buy around 250 tonnes quarterly

28 Aug 2026 3:08 pm
Nepal still under flash flood threat: Expert warns of dam formed by debris

Death toll from the flash floods in Nepal and Tibet has exceeded 470, with nearly 1,000 people still reported missing as search and rescue operations continue into their third day

28 Aug 2026 3:04 pm
Ladakh LG orders crackdown on food safety violations; warns 8,800 FBOs

The directive, issued by the administration on Saxenas instructions, aims to protect public health and ensure compliance with food safety standards

28 Aug 2026 2:26 pm
Nepal floods: Cross-border trade hit; 16-km cargo truck queue at Sonauli border in UP

Damaged and flooded roads in Nepal have slowed the movement of cargo vehicles from Uttar Pradesh, raising concerns over supplies to Kathmandu and other parts of the country.

28 Aug 2026 2:09 pm
India-China thaw raises hopes among automakers for easier access to EV technology, components

Auto industry eyes possible easing of restrictions as dependence on Chinese battery cells, power electronics, rare-earth magnets and EV technology grows.

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Google changes spam policy in EU to avert antitrust fine

The US tech giant found itself in EU regulators crosshairs after publishers complained about its site reputation abuse policy

28 Aug 2026 1:27 pm
Nepal says foreign rescue aid not needed after devastating floods

The flood tore through areas including Rasuwa district near the Chinese border, levelling entire towns, damaging hydropower projects and killing close to 500 people

28 Aug 2026 12:49 pm
Telangana launches gold, copper mining exploration prog in K'taka's Devadurga

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka launched the initiative on Thursday at the SCCL gold and copper mining block in Lingadahalli village, Raichur district

28 Aug 2026 12:42 pm
Ola Electric unveils new S1Z scooter range, bringing its made-in-India cell tech to mass market

S1Z scooters available in 3.1 kWh and 5.1 kWh variants, at an introductory pricing of 79,999 and 99,999 (ex-showroom)

28 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Nepal rescue operations halt after lake breaches dam in flood-hit Rasuwa

Helicopter rescue operations in the flood hit Rasuwa district were stopped and locals were seen rushing up the hill

28 Aug 2026 11:59 am
Nepal flash floods: Reconstruction costs could run into billions, says finance minister

The Himalayan nation faces a daunting rebuilding challenge as the death toll rises and thousands remain missing across Nepal and China.

28 Aug 2026 11:51 am
Radisson to set up 100 crore 5-star hotel in Ongole

The hotel is being developed through a joint partnership between Ravishankar Group and Ravipriya Hospitality. It is expected to become the first five-star hotel in the Ongole region.

28 Aug 2026 11:30 am
Andhra CM approves India's first dedicated Quantum, AI university campus in Amaravati

The campus will span 8.5 acres with a 730.7 crore investment over five years, to be fully funded by an Indian government grant from MeitY

28 Aug 2026 11:27 am
Gold drops ahead of Fed chief Warshs Jackson Hole speech

Spot gold falls 0.5% to $4,580.19 per ounce

28 Aug 2026 10:52 am
Rupee declines 10 paise to 95.55 against US dollar in early trade

A marginally weaker greenback and a fall in global crude oil prices to levels below $90/barrel prevented a sharper decline in the local unit

28 Aug 2026 10:05 am
Nepal floods: Rescue efforts intensify as rising lake threatens fresh disaster

Rescue operations continued across devastated Himalayan communities as authorities raced to find missing people and contain the threat of further flooding.

28 Aug 2026 8:52 am
Karoline Leavitt exits as White House Press Secretary; Trump hints at successor

Leavitts departure follows a tenure marked by confrontational exchanges, policy defence, expanded media access and a delayed maternity leave

28 Aug 2026 8:24 am
Flash floods in Nepal, China leave nationals from over 30 countries missing

The disaster has affected trekkers, tourists, pilgrims, residents and workers, with multiple countries reporting nationals unaccounted for across the region.

28 Aug 2026 8:06 am
ESDS Software Solutions IPO opens today: What you need to know

The issue comes amid growing demand for cloud and data-centre infrastructure, with analysts highlighting ESDS growth, profitability and market positioning.

28 Aug 2026 7:14 am
27 Aug 2026 9:32 pm
ESDS Software Solution IPO: Can strong growth justify the valuation?

A profitable core business provides the base case, while new AI projects offer significant optionality

27 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
SEBI close to approving NSE's long-awaited IPO, says chairman Pandey

The regulator is also working on rationalising settlement, margin and risk-management provisions

27 Aug 2026 9:24 pm
Border talks, summit diplomacy signal steady India-China reset

Modi to hold bilateral with Putin, engage with Xi at SCO meet ahead of BRICS summit

27 Aug 2026 9:15 pm
Tata Motors unveils tata.cars as new passenger vehicle identity, retains tata.ev

The automaker is putting its passenger-car business under a new master brand while preserving tata.ev as its dedicated electric-vehicle identity

27 Aug 2026 8:58 pm