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WhatsApp says more than one billion people now use passkey

WhatsApp said two-step verification is also getting stronger

25 Aug 2026 9:51 pm
SBI eyes $10 billion from NRIs, foreign investors ahead of RBI swap window closure

Earlier this month, the Reserve Bank of India advanced the closure of the Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank (FCNR-B) deposits swap window by a month to August 31 as against the earlier cut-off date of September 30

25 Aug 2026 3:33 pm
Defence Minister approves transfer of DRDO missile technologies to Indian industries

The move is aimed at strengthening India's self-reliance in defence and increasing the participation of domestic industries in the country's defence ecosystem

25 Aug 2026 1:53 pm
Indian banks likely to sustain healthy growth in FY27: Bernstein

Stronger lending, easing margin concerns and stable asset quality are supporting the sector, while private banks continue narrowing their growth gap

25 Aug 2026 1:09 pm
Indias gig economy is leaving its women behind, study finds

Indias female labour-force participation rate was about 32% in 2025 on an internationally comparable measure, versus almost 78% for men, according to ILO estimates compiled by the World Bank

25 Aug 2026 1:06 pm
Shadow lender Cholamandalam to sell largest India perpetual bonds by a non-bank

Perpetual bonds typically dont have a maturity date and in the case of Cholamandalams notes they are callable by the issuer after 10 years

25 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
Indian Industry pushes for regulatory harmonisation, mutual recognition of standards with Japan

On the investment front, Goenka said India-Japan ties are entering a new phase, with an earlier five-billion-dollar investment target set for 2022-26 already achieved two years ahead of schedule

25 Aug 2026 12:21 pm
Suzlon bags 250 MW wind energy order from Torrent Green Energy

This being sixth order from Torrent, it takes the cumulative partnership between the two companies to over 1.3 GW across three key states - Gujarat, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh

25 Aug 2026 11:32 am
Palm Conversations International India calls for broader understanding of palm oil

Says it goes beyond fat content, taking into account overall dietary intake, molecular structure, cooking behaviour and health outcomes

25 Aug 2026 11:03 am
Jaishankar calls for urgent steps to address $50-billion India-Russia trade deficit

Minister pitches greater market access, removal of tariff/non-tariff barriers, stronger payment mechanisms

25 Aug 2026 10:41 am
Turning point in India's digital payments journey: PM Modi hails 10 years of UPI

In an X post, the Prime Minister urged UPI users to share their experience with the interface

25 Aug 2026 10:20 am
Union Bank of India taps dollar debt market after 12-year hiatus

The bank raised $300 million each through three-year and five-year papers at a coupon of 5.23% and 5.4170%, respectively

25 Aug 2026 9:49 am
Commodity vessel transits through Strait of Hormuz fall to three-month low, data shows

A large gas carrier entered the strait from the Gulf of Oman on Monday at 0251 GMT, according to shiptracker Kpler, compared to six vessels on Sunday

25 Aug 2026 9:30 am
India bonds may edge up as oil remains steady despite US sanctions on Iran

The yield on the benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond is expected to trade between 6.84% and 6.87%

25 Aug 2026 9:24 am
Iran fuel shortages spark lines at pumps as US pressure bites

The state-run newspaper reported long queues at Tehran petrol stations on Sunday as drivers rushed to fill up tanks due to fears of price hikes

25 Aug 2026 9:20 am
Indias new stock auction system faces first monthly expiry test

The new system has operated through regular sessions and a weekly expiry since its launch on August 3

25 Aug 2026 8:41 am
Iran vows retaliation after US expands economic sanctions

Tehran said it was prepared to counter the latest measures as Washington sought greater international compliance with its pressure campaign

25 Aug 2026 7:44 am
CEO exits rise at India Inc, stocks feel the investor heat

While there were 40 such exits in FY25, it rose to 52 in FY26 and already 27 in AprilAugust of FY27

25 Aug 2026 6:37 am
Trump weighs 7.5% new tariff on China over excess industrial capacity

Washington is considering another levy on Chinese goods as concerns over Beijings industrial capacity and surging exports intensify ahead of crucial trade talks

25 Aug 2026 4:57 am
Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs against US as trade war escalates

Ottawa is preparing a fresh response to Washington as trade negotiations collapse, raising fears of deeper disruption across highly integrated North American industries

25 Aug 2026 4:53 am
Indian student applications to US colleges fall 15% amid tighter immigration policies

Tighter visa rules and policy uncertainty are reshaping international education prospects, with fewer students from India and other countries applying

25 Aug 2026 4:48 am
West Bengal bars teacher-doctors from private practice for 72 hours after government hospital admission

The new directive seeks to ensure treating faculty remain available to government hospital patients during the crucial period following admission.

25 Aug 2026 4:40 am
Indias chemicals sector targets $1 trillion by 2040

The government is seeking closer industry engagement and greater investment to strengthen manufacturing, innovation and long-term competitiveness across the chemicals sector, says Nadda

25 Aug 2026 4:36 am
Indias non-fossil fuel power capacity crosses 300 GW, reaches 54% of total capacity

The milestone underscores Indias accelerating clean energy transition, with states such as Rajasthan playing a key role in expanding renewable infrastructure.

25 Aug 2026 4:31 am
Indian EVMs not connected to internet, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

During his Lucknow visit, the Chief Election Commissioner discussed EVM reliability, electoral processes and the role of young citizens in democracy.

25 Aug 2026 4:14 am
India Post launches Dak Sewa app for doorstep postal services

The digital platform is aimed at making postal services more accessible while helping India Post modernise operations and improve customer convenience nationwide

25 Aug 2026 4:09 am
Worlds oceans simmer at record heat, threatening marine life and food security

Record-breaking ocean heat is raising concerns over worsening storms, collapsing fisheries, coral loss and growing risks to communities dependent on marine ecosystems

25 Aug 2026 4:03 am
Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 US visas of asylum seekers

The proposed action marks another escalation in Washingtons immigration crackdown, targeting temporary visitors who later seek protection and permanent status

25 Aug 2026 3:57 am
China says US sanctions on Iran will worsen tensions, hurt global economy

Beijings response comes as Washington steps up efforts to isolate Tehran economically, putting pressure on countries maintaining trade and financial ties

25 Aug 2026 3:51 am
US announces fresh Iran sanctions, warns countries doing business with Tehran

Washington is widening its economic campaign against Tehran as Iran faces mounting financial strain, a plunging currency and uncertainty over peace prospects

25 Aug 2026 3:45 am
US proposes additional $103,265 fee for H-1B visa cap-subject applications

The proposed levy comes as Washington seeks to recover federal immigration costs, while businesses and advocates warn of its impact on skilled workers

25 Aug 2026 3:37 am
Amazon, Flipkart tighten seller cancellation penalties ahead of festive season

Amazon has revised cancellation fees for sellers using its Easy Ship and Self-Ship services, linking the charge to the value of the order

24 Aug 2026 9:31 pm
India sanctioned 27,555 e-buses, but barely 2,500 are on road

Depot, power, charging, and contracting bottlenecks turn the governments ambitious rollout into an execution test

24 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
Only 3% women in formal jobs, skilling gains not translating into employment: NITI Aayog report

The report found that among the women covered across its segments, only 3% were in formal employment

24 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Economic ties between US, India continues to grow stronger through innovation:Ambassador Sergio Gor

The Ambassador toured the production line that manufactures empennages for the C-130J Super Hercules

24 Aug 2026 7:39 pm
Paradeep Phosphates launches nutrient for sugarcane in Karnataka

The precision-blended formulation is designed to provide a more complete nutrient package in a single application,

24 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
Indian MFs register fastest growth globally in last 5 years

However, share of Indian MFs was only one pc of global MF industry

24 Aug 2026 7:19 pm
Ten years of UPI: From a payment tool to India's economic Spine

There are technologies that change what we do. And then there are technologies that quietly change what we believe is possible. UPI belongs to the second category.

24 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
Global brands betting big on Indian developers

For global brands, India represents more than a high-growth market and real estate offers a long-term extension of brand identity, making the choice of Indian development partners critical

24 Aug 2026 6:41 pm
MakeMyTrip, Axis Bank tie up to offer travel discounts across long weekends till March 2027

Holiday packages will attract an additional 5% instant discount over and above MakeMyTrips existing offers, capped at 20,000

24 Aug 2026 6:39 pm
Medical device firms get relief from separate licence for outsourced sterilisation

Earlier, manufacturers had to obtain a separate loan licence even when they sent their products to an outside sterilisation facility that was already licensed under the rules

24 Aug 2026 6:20 pm
Global Sea Surface Temperature breaks record as El Nino gains strength

Global reading reaches 21.1C, surpassing the previous record set in 2024, says Copernicus report

24 Aug 2026 5:23 pm
Bajaj Auto plans 2 new brands, 3 products in FY27 portfolio reset

Bajaj Auto is giving its 11,000-crore Pulsar brand a major makeover and launching new motorcycles, hoping to revive domestic sales while maintaining profitability

24 Aug 2026 4:39 pm
Investors need to look beyond trailing returns

Kulkarni felt that the biggest challenge for Mutual Funds industry is to make communication with common investors simpler

24 Aug 2026 4:37 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Stock markets end lower amid simmering geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday as persistent geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices hampered risk appetite. Investors remained cautious ahead of fresh US sanctions on Iran, experts said.

24 Aug 2026 4:28 pm
Rupee falls 3 paise to close at 95.74 against US dollar

The rupee opened at 95.65, then touched an intraday high of 95.64 and a low of 95.75 and finally settled for the day at 95.74 (provisional) against the greenback

24 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
Tata Capital signs MoU with Japans Resona Bank

The primary objective of the business collaboration is to leverage their respective strengths in the Indian market

24 Aug 2026 4:10 pm
Retail sales up 8% in July driven by need-based purchases: Retailers Association

Retailers in the Southern and Northern regions post higher growth than the pan-India average

24 Aug 2026 4:08 pm