Trump’s attempts to undermine democracy has elevated the importance of election oversight. Election deniers are on the ballot in Arizona, Nevada and Wisconsin and could cause mischief in 2028. Source link
Three rescued people were taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre in critical condition as NDRF, fire brigade and other emergency teams continued operations at the site Source link
Jewellery retailer DP Abhushan is targeting Rs 15,000 crore in revenue by 2029-30, and plans to increase its store count to 51, particularly across tier-II and III cities, a top company executive said. “Currently, we have 12 stores in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. But now, we are expanding to Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. “We have…
Continuing care retirement communities are widening their scope to help retirees age in place, with measured supports and a way to cap the soaring costs of aging. Source link
Elizabeth Hillman, chief of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum since 2022, says the stories of that day “remain compelling, and they’re still unfolding.” Source link
India’s e-commerce and quick commerce platforms are gearing up for the festive season, with industry and analysts expecting healthy value growth and divergent spending trends, as strong consumer appetite for premium products co-exists alongside bargain-hunting by value-conscious shoppers. A key growth engine in e-tailing, quick commerce’s widening appeal beyond everyday groceries into fashion, electronics, and…
Washington imposed sanctions on Inspur because of its work with the Chinese military. But the company’s subsidiary kept shipping Nvidia’s best chips to feed China’s leading A.I. firms. Source link
The U.S. military is helping oil get out of the Persian Gulf on tankers, but Iran is still attacking the ships and scaring operators away. Source link
Nepal is seeking compensation for climate change-related damages from a United Nations fund set up to help developing nations deal with the worst impacts of global warming Source link
India on Sunday said a UN-initiated proposed world map must depict Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in accordance with the country’s official map, and any “inaccurate” or “misleading” representation will be unacceptable. New Delhi’s assertion came two days after it voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution aimed at correcting…
The coal ministry said Talcher Fertilisers and NTPC have already submitted applications, while the first application window remains open until September 7 Source link
The government has sold about 4,000 tonnes of buffer onions across 17 cities in the first ten days of a subsidised sale aimed at curbing skyrocketing prices, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said on Sunday. The Centre, through its agencies NCCF and Nafed, is sitting on a buffer stock of 1.21 lakh tonnes of onion…
Anode materials will corner the largest share of investment as the company targets 60,000-tonne capacity by FY32 Source link
Rescuers in Nepal continued searching for those missing, as authorities faced continuing difficulties in identifying the dead, 11 days after devastating floods struck large parts of the country. The death toll stood at 1,344, while nearly 5,000 people remained missing, according to Nepal Police. More than 13,100 people have been rescued so far. The disaster…
Maruti Suzuki’s premium hatchback sales grew 28 per cent between April and August, compared with 17 per cent growth for the industry Source link
Developments in the West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, and US inflation data would be the major drivers for the stock market next week, according to analysts. Besides, trading activities of foreign investors and global market trends will also influence domestic equities. “This week is expected to remain highly sensitive to global monetary policy, crude…
The company, which has an installed capacity to produce 2.2 million TV units annually, also plans to enter into large appliances, with the first category expected to enter mass production Source link
The government is considering liberalising foreign direct investment (FDI) norms in the plantation sector by bringing more commercial crops under the ambit, an official said. The Commerce and Industry Ministry is holding stakeholder consultations on the issue, the official said. “We are looking for more FDI liberalisation in the plantation sector like banana,” the official…
The expansion marks a shift in Chalet’s business model, with the company now pursuing a combination of third-party operated hotels, franchise properties and hotels under its own Athiva brand Source link
India’s economy started FY27 on a strong footing, but questions emerged over the 7.8 per cent GDP growth in Q1 and the methodology behind it Source link
The nearly ₹650-crore Khyber Group, which operates in various sectors such as cement and hospitality, has invested ₹112 crore so far in Khyber Aquaculture Source link
Direct-plan retail AUM rose from ₹1.6 trillion in March 2021 to almost ₹7 trillion in March 2026, according to AMFI data Source link
About 2,00,000 barrels per day of diesel (gasoil) transited the Bab-el-Mandeb in August on vessels bound for Europe, close to year-earlier levels Source link
State Bank of India (SBI) intends to hire about 12,000 personnel and add around 250 new branches to its network in the ongoing financial year, said C S Setty, Chairman of the country’s biggest lender. “In terms of recruitment, I think we would be looking at around 11,000 to 12,000 appointments across both clerical and…
Hyundai Motor India Ltd is betting big on rural markets, which it expects to contribute around 30 per cent of its total sales in the next three to four years, according to its Managing Director & CEO Tarun Garg. The company, which has 68 per cent of its total sales coming from SUVs overall, is…
Drug firm RPG Life Sciences is planning to deploy Rs 500 crore over the next 12 months to strengthen its manufacturing and API capabilities through strategic acquisitions. In an interview with PTI, RPG Life Sciences Managing Director Ashok Nair said the company has embarked on a significant expansion phase, backed by a committed capital infusion…
The primary market is poised for another action-packed week, with 11 main-board companies, including Rentomojo, Karamtara Engineering and Kanohar Electricals, set to raise Rs 7,055 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs). The IPOs are scheduled to hit the market between September 7 and September 15, with most of the issues opening for subscription on Tuesday…
The outflow came after foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) infused ₹30,919 crore in August and Rs 20,200 crore in July Source link
India has co-sponsored a resolution in the UN General Assembly proclaiming November 27 every year as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. The 193-member UN General Assembly on Friday adopted by consensus the resolution titled ‘International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage’ led by Sierra…
Thousands of Kenyans made a living writing essays for overseas students. With AI, the work has dried up, a warning for online gig work that has been a global lifeline Source link
A rescue from a mostly buried house gave new hope to a town devastated by floods in Nepal. Earlier Saturday, another survivor had been pulled from a tunnel Source link
As Route 66 turns 100, tourists in search of Americana try to keep war, inflation and politics in the rearview. Source link
The IMD has forecast widespread rain across several parts of India, with showers likely in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and other states Source link
Trading desks from Barclays Plc to UBS Group AG are seeing rising client demand for bullish options and swap contracts tied to China’s CSI indexes in recent weeks Source link
In a move set to reaffirm the ECB as the most hawkish central bank among the Group of Seven, a quarter-point increase on Thursday has been widely signaled Source link
The bigoted rhetoric against Muslim American politicians is backfiring Source link
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted early Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as volcanic ash drifted across parts of western Indonesia. Indonesia’s Geological Agency said the volcanic island located in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait between the main Java and Sumatra islands showed signs of activity Saturday and erupted for 30…
The exchange of attacks followed an escalation in the past week that threatens to deepen a conflict that has continued since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran in February Source link
In televised remarks at the start of the talks, Putin praised Trump’s efforts to end the war Source link
The political group associated with President Donald Trump is spending USD 10 million on television and digital advertisements in the Texas Senate race, according to a Saturday filing with the Federal Election Commission. This is the first significant spending in a premier general election contest by MAGA, Inc, and reflects how a once-safe Republican seat…
The affected frozen fruit products, which were distributed to 19 states and to retailers like Walmart and Publix, were recalled starting in July. Source link
Russian President Vladimir Putin met US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow as Washington seeks to revive stalled efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Source link
The Karnataka government will soon scrap the New Pension Scheme (NPS) and implement the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said on Saturday. He said the reintroduction of OPS was a long-standing demand of government employees and also a promise made by the Congress party ahead of the elections. “The chief minister…
Punjab goes to polls early next year while assembly elections in Gujarat will be held later next year Source link
The Russian-controlled nuclear plant in Ukraine has relied on emergency diesel generators since August 20, with fuel reserves running low and a possible blackout looming Source link
CDSCO expert panel grants waiver for 920 mg Ocrelizumab, subject to Roche conducting a Phase 4 clinical trial in the Indian population for proposed indications Source link
Patrick McGoldrick sold 2.1 million shares, or a 0.51 per cent stake, in Tata Technologies through block deals on the BSE, reducing his holding to 0.62 per cent Source link
Around 10.26 lakh people across 11 districts of Bihar have been affected by floods, while the Ganga water level rose by 10 cm at Gandhi Ghat here, crossing the ‘highest flood mark’ on Saturday morning, amid heavy rain in the state, official bulletins said. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary directed ministers and officials to visit flood-affected…
Gaganyaan astronaut and IAF pilot Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair on Saturday said AI sovereignty is crucial for ensuring national cybersecurity, as the growing use of artificial intelligence is making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between real and fake content. Speaking at the Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit 2026, organised by Kerala Startup Mission and F9 Infotech, Nair…
The match was originally scheduled for September 26, as part of India’s three-match friendly series against South American teams, including Brazil and Uruguay Source link
The elections in all four states are due early next year Source link
Iran on Saturday accused the US of attacking an Iranian tanker near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. The US did not immediately comment, but a new strike would raise the risk of sparking a new round of Iranian attacks on US allies and interests in the region. Here’s a look at the latest news…
India’s former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan (retired) said on Saturday that China, on the other hand, is a long-term challenge Source link
Speaking at the centenary celebrations of SRCC in Delhi, PM Modi said the growth figure had boosted confidence in the economy despite the war in West Asia and global trade challenges Source link
Dozens of masked anti-immigration protesters blocked roads leading to Britain’s busiest ferry port on Saturday, clogging traffic and disrupting travellers and cargo vehicles heading for France. The UK government condemned the action, saying it went beyond peaceful protest. The Port of Dover said Saturday morning that all traffic in and out was “stopped due to…
RBI has approved LIC to acquire up to 9.99 per cent of ICICI Bank’s paid-up share capital or voting rights within one year, subject to regulatory conditions Source link
The BCCI remains the world’s richest cricket board by a huge margin, while Australia, England and Pakistan complete the top four in global cricket’s financial pecking order. Source link
Reliance Jio has completed 10 years of operations, with chairman Akash Ambani thanking employees for their role in building the telecom company and its digital services Source link
The live streaming of India vs Pakistan Women’s Asia Cup T20 match will be available on the SonyLIV app and website for Indian fans Source link
Cyrix Healthcare, a portfolio company of Somerset Indus Capital Partners Fund III, has announced the acquisition of the MedTech Solutions business of Blue Star Engineering & Electronics Ltd (Blue Star E&E). The acquisition, effective September 1, 2026, aims to strengthen Cyrix’s medical imaging capabilities and expand its “total MedTech management” platform across India, West Asia,…
India is likely to overtake the United States of America in terms of metro rail network length in the next two years, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal said on Saturday after inaugurating the extended route of the metro rail service in Indore. “The US has a metro rail network of 1,386 km….
The insolvency tribunal NCLT has ordered a status quo on the assets sold by the resolution professional of Think and Learn Private Limited, the parent entity of debt-ridden edutech firm Byju’s, in one of its subsidiaries. The Bengaluru-based bench of the NCLT has put a hold on any further disposal of Byju’s K3 Education’s assets…
Indian Immunologicals said Abhayrab anti-rabies vaccine vials declared NSQ and misbranded by a government laboratory were not manufactured by its human health division Source link
Women’s Asia Cup LIVE UPDATES: Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will look to secure their top spot in Group A standings with a win against Fatima Sana-led Pakistan women’s cricket team Source link
For the first time in the past four decades, Pakistan have lost more Test matches than they have won after losing the first two Tests of the three-match series against England Source link
Washington’s push to end the fighting, now in its fifth year, has lost momentum as US attention has been focused for the last six months on its war with Iran Source link
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday said teachers in the state can use the prefix ‘Tr’ before their names as a mark of respect for their contribution to society. The announcement was made on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. The prefix is akin to professional titles such as ‘Dr’ for medical doctors, ‘Er’…
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday described the Supreme Court-hosted BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum as a modern fabric woven with traditional threads, with a shared quest to seek solutions that serve humanity and envision a world where law can guide the river of development towards the ocean of shared prosperity. Delivering the…
TCS subsidiary HyperVault has selected Hyderabad for a 1 GW AI data centre campus, with investments of up to ₹70,000 crore planned by the company and its partners Source link
The automotive component industry has around Rs 98,000 crore locked in inventory, of which Rs 29,000-39,000 crore could potentially be released by improving inventory management, according to a Vector Consulting Group report. The report said the potential working-capital release could include Rs 4,000-5,600 crore within the MSME ecosystem, which accounts for around 80 per cent…
Keralam Minister Sunny Joseph said on Saturday that the state would press for the exclusion of inhabited areas, agricultural lands and plantations from the Ecologically Sensitive Area proposed in the Centre’s latest draft notification. Speaking to reporters, Joseph said the state was finalising its response to the draft notification issued by the Union Ministry of…
Brazil are currently ranked fifth in the world, while India are 138th, making the Kolkata fixture the highest-ranked opposition the Indian team has faced since the FIFA World Rankings were introduced Source link
Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed a five-year agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles Pvt Ltd to supply indigenously produced 7.62×39 mm ammunition for AK-203 assault rifles being manufactured in India, creating an integrated domestic supply chain for the India-Russia rifle programme. Under the agreement, Adani Defence will supply the small-calibre ammunition required for the AK-203 programme…
Colorado ranchers struggling with severe drought and heat have filed a friend-of-the-court brief in a climate case that soon will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Source link
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on Saturday to try to revive a stalled push to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian state news outlets reported. The visit came as both sides escalated their aerial attacks. The envoys were met at the airport by Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s state…
Leaders of an extremist, far-right party in Germany have quietly borrowed pages from President Trump’s playbook to cast doubt on the integrity of absentee voting — alleging without evidence that residents of nursing homes have had their ballots manipulated and calling for an end to postal voting. Source link
Jaguar Land Rover plans a voluntary redundancy programme as it targets 1.7 billion euros in savings over two years and seeks to lower its break-even point Source link
A legislative setback for a manufacturing and housing proposal shows how hard it remains to build in the largest state — and why a backlash against billionaires could make it even harder. Source link
Building will soon be underway for Trump’s Triumphant Arch Source link
The CBI has registered an FIR against media baron Subhash Chandra for allegedly inflating his net worth to avail loans from Life Insurance Corporation Housing Finance Ltd (LICHFL), which became default, causing over Rs 1,322 crore loss to the public sector lender, officials said Saturday. The LICHFL has alleged in its complaint, which is now…
Thousands of Kenyans made a living writing essays for overseas students. With A.I., the work has dried up, a warning for online gig work that has been a global lifeline. Source link
The tech giant must pay $3,000 per pirated book that it used to train its chatbot. Many authors fear they could lose funds to others in the book business. Source link
The unprecedented devastation and loss of lives in the wake of the Nepal flash floods have set off the alarm bells for Himachal Pradesh, with researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi identifying nine rapidly expanding glacial lakes in the state — terming them ticking “water bombs”. These lakes could pose a serious…
The beleaguered auto giant reached a deal with unions to cut tens of thousands of jobs and slash production. Is it enough to revive an iconic German company? Source link
The network this week took Maria Bartiromo off the air, pulling one of the last hosts whose coverage of Dominion Voting Systems drew an expensive defamation lawsuit. Source link
Looking ahead, ACME Solar said it is steadily executing its long-term growth plan to scale up to 10 GW of generation capacity alongside 25 GWh of battery storage capacity by 2030. Source link
More than 500 institutional investors, pension funds, and family offices managing a total wealth of over USD 1 trillion will participate in the inaugural iBRICS Summit 2026 here next week, organisers said on Saturday. The two-day summit, convened alongside the 18th BRICS Summit in the National Capital on September 12-13, is designed to connect sovereign…
Open AI models and sovereign APIs enable ecosystem partners to build multilingual solutions, while TutorBot and Teacher Assistant Bot bring AI support to students and teachers Source link
The prevailing El Nino conditions over the equatorial Pacific are most likely to intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and persist through February 2027, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has said. It said this could have substantial impacts on rainfall and temperature patterns and the associated risks of floods, drought and…
Explosions were heard near Iran’s key Gulf oil terminal, while unconfirmed reports said a tanker may have been targeted by a US missile Source link
The drugmaker has more than ₹500 crore of capital available and is evaluating businesses that can add differentiated chemistry, regulatory access and export capabilities Source link
Sahyadri acquisition lifts FY26 revenue 25%, but higher debt, depreciation and taxes pull PAT down 15%; ARPOB rises 9% Source link
The AI company is now expected to make its IPO prospectus public in late September, potentially paving the way for one of the largest-ever public listings Source link
India’s 2026 Asian Games campaign will be tested by the absence of key Hangzhou medallists, but rising stars and recent form offer a chance to surpass the all-time medal haul Source link
The planned dialogue would be the first official US-China discussions focused exclusively on AI since Donald Trump returned to the White House Source link
PVR INOX asked senior executive Pramod Arora to leave in April after an internal probe into alleged kickbacks worth ₹200 crore from developers involved in cinema projects, The Economic Times reported Source link
Digital processing of housing-finance applications rose to 92% by 2024 from 60% in 2020, while 42% of lenders now get most enquiries online Source link
The death toll due to flash floods in Nepal rose to 1,295 on Friday as more bodies were recovered from the affected areas, while two men were rescued alive from a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydropower project after being trapped for nine days. The flash floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet…
Tata Motors launched an all-cash voluntary tender offer to acquire all common shares of Iveco Group for EUR 14.10 per share, valuing the Italian commercial vehicle maker at approximately EUR 3.82 billion. The offer is being made through TML CV Holdings B.V., and the acceptance period will run from September 7 to October 26, 2026,…
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