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Cargo handled by India’s largest port operator rose 19 per cent from 41.9 million tonnes a year earlier, according to the company Source link

NCDEX and CAI will promote cotton derivatives, improve price discovery and expand hedging awareness among farmers, ginners, spinners, exporters and traders Source link

The economy doesn’t need “heroic assumptions” to meet that target, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said Source link

Meesho aims to enable over 10 lakh jobs, while Amazon has created more than 160,000 seasonal work opportunities across its India operations network Source link

“The government on its part needs to provide consistent long-term policy that supports scale and accelerates the development of technologies and components,” Garg said. Source link

The statistics ministry on Wednesday defended the methodology behind its newly released economic growth estimates, saying revisions to last year’s GDP and the divergence between different price measures reflect updated data and estimation techniques rather than an attempt to artificially boost headline growth. The clarification came two days after the government released an updated series…

Danish biosimilars producer Novonesis on Wednesday announced a Rs 6,600 crore investment in Maharashtra’s Patalganga to expand an enzyme plant over the next four years. Source link

The new Master Plan for Delhi (MPD-2047), notified recently, speaks repeatedly of barrier-free streets, universal access and inclusive public spaces for persons with disabilities but experts have flagged that the plan is missing a disability Key Performance Indicator (KPI) in its framework. They have raised concerns about whether these scattered commitments can translate into a…

Zerodha Corporate Advisors can now manage IPOs and offer corporate finance and issue-related services as the group broadens its business beyond broking Source link

Anthropic in its risk report says some AI models may recognise when they are being evaluated and alter their behaviour, potentially making it harder to judge their capabilities and real-world safety Source link

The report highlights that the country’s dark store network is set to nearly triple from 2,525 in 2025 to approximately 7,500 by 2030 to meet the surging demand for rapid deliveries Source link

Top executives are arguing that high labour costs are eroding Germany’s competitiveness Source link

AI leads salary growth in India as employers pay more for scarce skills Source link

The Japan Cricket Association has defended the preparations, saying the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organising Committee and Asian Cricket Council have worked together on the arrangements Source link

NCLT on Tuesday barred Essel Group Chairman Chandra from alienating his assets and stayed an order allowing him to settle claims arising from personal guarantees on group borrowings for about ₹6.5 cr Source link

More than 70,500 corruption complaints were received against government bodies last year, with banks and the Railways topping the chart, according to a report by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). Out of the 70,584 complaints received by the chief vigilance officers (CVOs) who act as the distant arm of the Commission 64,905 were disposed of…

The Galaxy Watch 9 keeps things sleek and comfortable for everyday use, while the Ultra 2 adds a brighter display, longer battery life and more serious health and outdoor features Source link

Domestic dispatches rise 20-43% across major CV makers; M&HCVs lead growth as industry heads into festive period with stronger demand momentum Source link

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the Bar Council of India (BCI) has to take any policy decision in consultation with the Attorney General for India and the Solicitor General. The top court was hearing pleas challenging the legality of Bar Council of India (BCI) chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra’s prolonged tenure and seeking his removal…

The company said that the authorities wrongly applied the Supreme Court’s April 26, 2023 judgment prohibiting mining within national parks and wildlife sanctuaries Source link

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Wednesday said the Centre deferred the conduct of the Census in the state as per the wishes of the people. Singh made the remarks on the inaugural day of the eighth session of the current Manipur Assembly. The CM, addressing the House, said, “In August 2022, the then…

The FCNR(B) window closed on Monday, but banks can use the RBI’s swap facility for deposits already contracted until September 11 Source link

Why did an AI-generated artwork qualify as original but still fail to get copyright registration? A recent order draws a clear distinction between originality, authorship and ownership Source link

Diagnostics chain plans to sweat existing lab infrastructure, expand company-owned centres from 750 to 1,000 Source link

The policy is a financial-incentive framework intended to encourage sponsoring bodies to establish new private universities in Uttar Pradesh Source link

Hisashi Takeuchi said automakers need stronger cybersecurity, robust contingency plans, deeper localisation and greater supplier resilience as digitalisation accelerates Source link

Cook will become executive chairman on September 1, guiding Apple’s dealings with ‌policymakers amid tense relations between its home market Source link

The US goals largely align with the thinking of the world’s biggest AI companies, nearly all of which are American Source link

SBI has announced the candidates’ marksheets for the SBI PO Prelims Exam 2026. Candidates can download their scorecards online Source link

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday urged the automotive industry to focus on design and domestic value addition to drive India’s EV transition, saying the success of the country’s electric mobility cannot be measured only by the number of electric vehicles sold. The Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel called on the automobile and…

The rate on 10-year Japanese government notes, too, climbed higher to hit 3 per cent for the first time since 1996, while UK 30-year yields reached the highest since 1998. Source link

The production will use a 30-camera setup, allowing the broadcast team to capture the action from significantly more perspectives Source link

According to the Nepal Police, 348 more dead bodies were recovered from Chitwan, 217 from Nawalparasi East, 190 from Nawalparasi West and 155 from Nuwakot Source link

Nepalese authorities on Wednesday urged people living in the central, western, and eastern parts of the Himalayan Nation to remain alert after water levels in three major rivers have crossed their alert levels following rainfall in different parts of the country. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Flood Forecasting Division, the Sun Koshi…

VK Vijayakumar said that the escalation of the US-Iran conflict and the consequent 5 per cent spurt in Brent crude overnight to $96 is a negative for markets. Source link

The rupee traded in a narrow range and fell 2 paise to 94.97 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, amid renewed US-Iran tensions, higher oil prices and rising Treasury yields. Forex traders said the RBI is keeping a tab on the rupee’s fall as Brent crude prices have risen to USD 95…

The new CEO will be paid a $3 million annual base salary moving forward and receive a stock grant with a target value of $55 million next year Source link

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq, one of the seven Pakistan players to be sent back home after the team’s heavy defeats to England in two Tests, made a quiet and low-profile return here from London on Tuesday. The defeats at Leeds and Lords, and the backlash on the team’s performances prompted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to…

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Wednesday: At pre-open, the Sensex and the Nifty50 were trading lower. Asian markets logged losses on rate-hike concern Source link

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has met World Bank President Ajay Banga and discussed further strengthening the partnership between India and the international finance institution to deepen corporate, infrastructure and municipal bond markets. Sitharaman met Banga on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting, in Asheville, on Tuesday. The Union…

76% of Under-25 Filers Now File Complex Returns: Is the Old Tax Regime Still Worth It? Source link

The European Central Bank has granted the remaining authorisation, clearing all prior sector-regulatory approvals required for Tata Motors’ voluntary tender offer Source link

Vinay Rajani of HDFC Securities has recommended buying two stocks today — KSB Ltd and Stove Kraft Source link

State-run Coal India is ‌offloading up to 661.8 million shares in its unit, according to the prospectus Source link

OMC stocks representing the state-run Oil Marketing Companies, including BPCL, HPCL, and IOCL, will also remain in focus on Wednesday after Brent crude prices spiked to $96/barrel Source link

Batti helped build Whatfix into a global enterprise software company and was a mentor to India’s startup community Source link

The search process is being held up because Sir Ratan Tata Trust remains barred from conducting internal meetings under restrictions tied to an ongoing probe Source link

The five-year lease at Greater Noida’s Golden Grande commercial hub covers 1,050 basement car parks and space for five containerised EV charging stations Source link

Ten bids received for the Rameshwar-Konark package and seven for Konark-Paradip as NHAI moves ahead with the 160-km greenfield coastal highway project Source link

New canning line at Ellora Brewery will have a capacity of 40,000 cans per hour and is expected to become operational in September, subject to statutory approvals Source link

Today’s opinions examine TCS’ AI-era dealmaking, Himalayan climate risks, women’s unpaid burden in livestock, India’s water use and private equity’s growing role in healthcare Source link

English added as official language; Iran seeks grouping’s own bank Source link

Comparing AI’s infrastructural significance to landmark inventions like steam engine and the internet, Mr Chandrasekaran pointed out that AI was an opportunity that would unlock demand Source link

The fact that the Himalayas are also a zone of high seismic activity adds to the instability and unpredictability of this phenomenon Source link

With India doing away with the requirement of physical boarding pass stamping for international passengers at airports, the global airlines grouping IATA on Tuesday said the move marks a significant step forward in passenger facilitation at Indian airports. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) represents over 370 airlines worldwide that account for around 85 per…

India’s water crisis has been created by decades of treating water as free. Prosecuting the newest useralone would be a policy failure Source link

Streaming platform offers over 160,000 hours of content in more than 12 languages as it targets the South Asian diaspora and broader audiences in three markets Source link

Rural women continue to spend nearly 286 minutes per day on household chores and caregiving – almost seven times more than men Source link

The Silent Syndicate examines how private equity and global finance are reshaping India’s healthcare system, raising questions over ownership, regulation and patient welfare Source link

The SHANTI Act draft rules and a government-appointed expert panel are bringing fusion into India’s regulatory and energy-planning framework, though commercial power generation remains decades away Source link

Commercial space firm SpaceX is constructing a specialised in-house foundry to manufacture high-spec gas turbine blades and vanes, CEO Elon Musk confirmed. Confirming the plans on social media platform X, Musk on Saturday noted that while SpaceX and Tesla are racing to scale solar panel production, natural gas remains necessary to bridge power demands for…

India will build 100 airports in the next 10 years under the Centre’s regional connectivity scheme UDAN with an outlay of Rs 30,000 crore, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said here on Tuesday. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi were also present at the event at Ahmedabad Airport where Naidu…

HDFC Life CEO Vibha Padalkar expects growth to return to early teens, with bancassurance, term insurance and non-par products driving expansion Source link

Supreme Court invokes Article 142 to close cases against student protesters; Centre directed to compensate families of students who died by suicide over NEET-UG 2026 paper leak Source link

India has come a long way since 1991… But sustaining that progress will require new reforms. If the past 30 years were about opening the economy, the next 30 must be about strengthening institutions Source link

Government rolls out a digital VIP letter management system to track references from MPs, CMs and other dignitaries in real time Source link

IPO action stays strong as Symbiotec Pharmalab and Hy-Tech Engineers post solid debuts, while ESDS Software and Priority Jewels see triple-digit subscription demand Source link

The effort is part of the implementation of President Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting and has been temporarily halted by a federal judge. The ruling is being appealed by the administration and the directive may ultimately end up back before the U.S. Supreme Court. Source link

DGFT’s latest notification aligns INR export proceeds with foreign-currency realisation, while Customs clarifies when the six-month re-export clock begins Source link

The decision to import 1 MT of raw sugar after allowing exports earlier in the season has revived questions over crop estimates, policy predictability and the cost of repeated trade interventions Source link

Manufacturing prices fell in Q1 even as real growth outpaced nominal growth, pointing to deflationary pressure unlike agriculture and services Source link

Berry was a prolific writer who published more than 40 books, including the novels Nathan Coulter and A Place on Earth, and the short story collection Stand By Me. Source link

The government needed 226 votes for it to pass but got only 194. It was not immediately ​clear how many lawmakers voted against the bill, or were absent from the session. Source link

Bessent said it could be entities, airline leasing companies. He added, “It could be anyone who does business with the IRGC. We are tracking down the IRGC’s assets” Source link

The Haryana State Information Commission has imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on Gurugram’s District Town Planner, an official frequently in the news for his actions against illegal construction, encroachments, and unauthorised occupations, an official said. Taking a serious view of his conduct, the commission has also recommended to the Additional Chief Secretary of Haryana…

Combined entity will bring together digital engineering, cybersecurity and AI capabilities with strengths in SAP, enterprise applications and Industry 4.0 offerings Source link

The 160-km access-controlled Rameshwar-Paradeep corridor will be built in two packages under HAM and is expected to cut travel time by two-and-a-half hours Source link

“Today at 12 p.m. ET (1600 ​GMT), US forces began striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran,” US Central Command posted on X. Source link

Maharashtra has a substantial agricultural load from around 48 lakh agriculture consumers, accounting for almost 30 percent of the total electricity consumption Source link

Design and technology services firm Tata Elxsi said it has signed an initial pact with startup Sarla Aviation to collaborate on the development of the Bengaluru-based firm’s air taxi platform Shunya Source link

The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved a policy aimed at eradicating drugs from the state by 2029 through extensive public awareness and strict action against narcotics with the participation of all departments. Maharashtra is the first state in the country to undertake such a comprehensive campaign, involving coordination among various departments, to create a drug-free…

Regulators are examining listing, public float, taxation, currency and surveillance rules for Indian companies seeking to raise funds from global investors at GIFT City Source link

The proposed preferential trade agreement could open new export markets, diversify critical mineral supplies and test whether calibrated deals with developing economies can complement India’s recent d Source link

Design-led contracts accounted for 13.93% of manufacturing GMV in FY26, up from 7.65% three years earlier, as Zetwerk moves into engineering and co-creation Source link

India’s large hospital chains are investing ₹40,000 crore to add beds, but the expansion will meet only a fraction of the country’s healthcare needs Source link

State-run aluminium producer pushes ahead with new smelter, captive power plant and mining projects as its Damanjodi refinery expansion enters commissioning phase Source link

Tata Consumer Products acquires additional stake from Wildflower Private Trust, taking its holding in the Ching’s Secret and Smith & Jones maker to 80 per cent Source link

Amazon’s quick commerce business unit, Amazon Now, plans to expand its footprint to 300 cities nationwide soon, a top company official said on Tuesday. “We are expanding very rapidly. We have a path to expand to about 300 cities very, very soon,” Nishant Sardana, Director – Amazon Now, told PTI here. Amazon Now, launched in…