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STIHL India Honors Its Top-Performing Dealers of 2025 with an Exclusive Journey to Germany and Switzerland

| August 19, 2026 2:28:38 PM IST

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Union minister Sitharaman, Jaishankar, Goyal to visit Singapore for 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 1:58:40 PM IST

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Singapore for the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) and the 4th India-S ... read..

Shiprocket eyes wider MSME reach as shares debut at 35% premium; 'very long journey ahead,' says MD & CEO Saahil Goel

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 1:58:38 PM IST

Newly listed e-commerce enablement and shipping aggregator Shiprocket sees significant room to expand its reach among the country's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), as per Saahil Goel, MD and CEO of Shiprocket. ... read..

Infra companies may see margin recovery from Q2FY27 as cost pressures ease: Report

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 1:58:27 PM IST

Infrastructure companies could see a recovery in margins from the second quarter of FY27 as project execution picks up and cost pressures ease, despite near-term margin pressure from higher input costs, a report by Centrum said. ... read..

West Bengal can accelerate industrialisation through cluster-based manufacturing strategy: PHDCCI

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 1:58:15 PM IST

West Bengal has significant potential to accelerate industrialisation by adopting a cluster-based, technology-intensive and export-oriented manufacturing strategy, with precision engineering, electronics, renewable-energy equipment, food processing, autom ... read..

Bata India Bets on Product Innovation and Retail Experience for its Next Growth Phase at its 93rd AGM

| August 19, 2026 1:58:13 PM IST

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Erode District Creates Historic Elite World Records with 2,06,760 Participants Reading Books across 519 Venues Celebrating Erode Book Festival 2026

| August 19, 2026 1:28:24 PM IST

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VG Miss & Mrs India 2026: Season 8 Crowns Its Queens in New Delhi for the National Titles

| August 19, 2026 1:28:16 PM IST

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Union Minister Rammohan Naidu Visits AKSI Aerospace Stall at Orvakal Drone City Stakeholders Meeting

| August 19, 2026 1:28:10 PM IST

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Why School Infrastructure Matters More Than Ever

| August 19, 2026 1:28:05 PM IST

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Stornox Launches Geo-Distributed, S3-Compatible Cloud Object Storage for Indian Enterprises

| August 19, 2026 12:59:05 PM IST

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SEBI to soon issue AI/ML guidelines for capital markets, mandate human oversight, kill-switch controls: Chairman Pandey

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 19, 2026 12:58:58 PM IST

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will shortly issue guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in India's capital markets, with the framework set to require human oversight, data controls and "kill- ... read..

Ebix and NSDL Payments Bank Cross One Crore Registrations Under MSRTC NCMC Programmes

| August 19, 2026 12:58:48 PM IST

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LUSH Lands in Mumbai: Iconic British Beauty Brand makes city debut at Inorbit Mall, Malad

| August 19, 2026 12:58:42 PM IST

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Auto sector to see steady demand, but commodity costs, global weakness to pressure margins: Kotak

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 12:28:39 PM IST

India's automobile sector is likely to maintain steady demand momentum in the near term, supported by GST 2.0-led benefits across segments, however, persistent commodity-cost pressures and weakness in global auto markets are expected to keep margins under ... read..

QualityKiosk Establishes Hyderabad Engineering Hub to Advance AI Reliability, Agentic Engineering and AI Assurance for Global Enterprises

| August 19, 2026 12:28:35 PM IST

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UP moving strongly towards USD 1 trillion economy; state has edge in infrastructure, logistics: CM Yogi Adityanath

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 12:28:33 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh is moving strongly towards becoming a USD 1 trillion economy, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday, highlighting the state's advantages in infrastructure, logistics, industrial growth and good governance as key drivers of its eco ... read..

"India should not defend rupee, allow it to find market-driven level," says Member PM Economic Advisory Council Sanjeev Sanyal

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 12:28:25 PM IST

India should not seek to defend the rupee against depreciation and should instead allow the currency to find its market-driven level while keeping inflation under control, Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC- ... read..

Team Plus Launches Remote AI Staffing Solutions For Global Tech Companies

| August 19, 2026 12:28:21 PM IST

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"India should not rush into US trade deal, must protect national interests": EAC-PM Member Sanjeev Sanyal

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 12:28:19 PM IST

India should not rush to finalise a trade agreement with the United States and must ensure that the pact protects the country's long-term interests, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Sanjeev Sanyal said in an exclusive ... read..

Japan investment push to give big boost to UP manufacturing, create lakhs of jobs: Goyal

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 11:59:01 AM IST

A large delegation of more than 200 Indian industrialists and investors visiting Japan is expected to strengthen investment ties and give a major boost to manufacturing and job creation in Uttar Pradesh, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal s ... read..

Shiprocket makes strong debut, lists at 35% premium over IPO price on bourses

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 11:28:33 AM IST

Shares of shipping aggregator Shiprocket made a strong debut on the bourses on Wednesday, listing at a premium of around 35 per cent over its issue price. ... read..

Government Clears Minda Instruments to Manufacture Display Modules Under ECMS

| August 19, 2026 11:28:30 AM IST

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Fertiliser sector seen committing up to Rs 90,000 cr capex over next six months: ICRA

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 11:28:29 AM IST

India's domestic urea sector is set for a fresh investment cycle, with fertiliser companies expected to commit Rs 80,000-90,000 crore in capital expenditure over the next six months, as the new investment policy is likely to spur capacity additions and re ... read..

Ambience Malls Celebrate India's Heroes, Heritage and Young Voices

| August 19, 2026 11:28:27 AM IST

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Colgate PerioGard Sets a New Gold Standard: Becomes India's First Gum Care Regimen to Earn the ISP Seal of Acceptance

| August 19, 2026 10:58:43 AM IST

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TestMu AI Launches Agent Assurance to Verify AI Agents Before They Ship

| August 19, 2026 10:58:42 AM IST

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ACES India Signs 25-Year Agreement with Reliance Jio to Enable 4G and 5G Connectivity across Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3

| August 19, 2026 10:58:40 AM IST

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SolarYaan Unveils Its New Hybrid, BESS and All-in-One Inverter Portfolio, Powering India's Journey towards Energy Independence

| August 19, 2026 10:58:35 AM IST

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AI, Quantum Tech to Power India's Next-Gen Satellites and Strengthen National Security: ISRO Experts at National Space Technology Conclave 2026

| August 19, 2026 10:58:34 AM IST

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Piramal Pharma Limited Completes Acquisition of Controlling Stake in Yapan Bio Private Limited

| August 19, 2026 10:58:27 AM IST

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Antaranga: Boundless Longing - Presented by Ekatvam

| August 19, 2026 10:58:26 AM IST

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Indian markets open lower, Sensex down over 200 pts; Nifty below 24,100 amid surging oil prices

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 19, 2026 10:28:47 AM IST

Indian benchmark indices opened on a muted note amid higher commodity prices. Sensex opened marginally lower at 77,218.05 against the previous close of 77,235.46 while Nifty opened below 24,200 level as conflicting signals from Tehran and Washington over ... read..

Income Tax Department launches nationwide verification of suspicious foreign remittances

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 9:58:51 AM IST

The Income Tax Department has launched a nationwide verification exercise into suspicious foreign remittances after identifying several entities that allegedly remitted large amounts of foreign exchange despite reporting little or no turnover, the Central ... read..

Gold set for positive bias, Brent may slide towards USD 80/bbl on Gulf exports and weak demand: Report

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 9:28:22 AM IST

Gold is likely to maintain its positive momentum on a weaker dollar and fading expectations of a near-term US rate hike, while crude oil is expected to remain cautiously bullish amid heightened geopolitical risks, with strong Gulf exports and weak demand ... read..

OpenAI pauses frontier reinforcement learning as rapid AI progress raises safety, alignment concerns

Washington | August 19, 2026 8:58:46 AM IST

OpenAI has paused some frontier reinforcement learning (RL) training as the rapid pace of AI model development risks outstripping the company's safety, alignment, security and monitoring standards, CEO Sam Altman said. ... read..

General Entertainment Channels (GEC), Free-to-Air (FTA) channels to gain most from TV ad cap removal: Report

New Delhi | August 19, 2026 8:28:31 AM IST

While the removal of the 12-minute-per-hour television advertising cap is likely to have a limited impact on overall industry ad revenue, the benefits could be concentrated in regional General Entertainment Channels (GEC) and Free-to-Air (FTA) channels, w ... read..

India's RCS Adoption Surges 108% as Businesses Shift to Richer Customer Conversations, Reveals Infobip

| August 18, 2026 3:28:46 PM IST

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Prodigy Technovations Unveils Industry's First UFS 5.0 Protocol Exerciser and Analyzer to Power the AI-Driven Storage Era

| August 18, 2026 2:59:30 PM IST

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BabySoon Fertility & IVF Centre: Redefining Fertility Care with Compassion, Innovation and Clinical Excellence

| August 18, 2026 2:59:23 PM IST

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OmniCard Business Fintech OS Gains Strong Traction as Indian Enterprises Replace Fragmented Spend Tools with One Configurable Platform

| August 18, 2026 2:59:13 PM IST

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Popees Baby Care Marks Major Pune Expansion with 113th Store Inaugurated on India's 80th Independence Day

| August 18, 2026 2:28:22 PM IST

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Oriano Clean Energy Commissions 87 MWp Solar Power Project in Kalaburagi, Karnataka for Radiance Renewables

| August 18, 2026 2:28:20 PM IST

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From Smile to Stomach: Cranberries Are a Secret Weapon for Oral and Gut Health

| August 18, 2026 2:28:18 PM IST

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Four Months. Eleven Stores. Keemti's Rapid Rise Signals Bold Retail Ambitions, Eyes 88 Stores by Year-End

| August 18, 2026 2:28:16 PM IST

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Chandigarh University Student builds AI-Powered Startup 'Fovea Infotech'; Crosses Rs 50 Lakh Turnover in Less Than a Year of Operations

| August 18, 2026 2:28:09 PM IST

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India-US trade talks progressive; comprehensive deal could boost bilateral business: IACC President

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 18, 2026 2:28:07 PM IST

India-US trade talks are moving in a positive direction, and a comprehensive agreement could be beneficial for businesses and trade in both countries, Anup Acharya, National President of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), said in an exclusive c ... read..

Vizhinjam EXIM operations to improve export access, MSME competitiveness, unlock wider economic activity: Adani Ports CEO

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 18, 2026 2:27:57 PM IST

The start of export-import operations at Vizhinjam International Seaport in Keralam will provide exporters with a more direct route to global markets and help improve competitiveness and cash flows for MSMEs according to Adani Ports and Special Economic Z ... read..

A Practical Guide to Evaluating a Preschool Franchise in India Before You Invest

| August 18, 2026 1:58:57 PM IST

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Aditya Kumar Halwasiya Acquires 6% Stake In Baazar Style Retail Through Block Deal

| August 18, 2026 1:58:56 PM IST

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Wedknott announces acquisition of Aurezia Events, expands into wedding planning

| August 18, 2026 1:58:54 PM IST

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Chandan Healthcare Delivers Strong Q1 FY27; Total Income at ?82 Cr, EBITDA Surges 42% YoY to ?21 Cr, PAT Rises 30% YoY

| August 18, 2026 1:58:51 PM IST

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New Book Reveals the Biological Secret to Sustained High Performance without Burnout

| August 18, 2026 1:58:49 PM IST

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UPI growth pushes banks to look beyond payments for revenue: McKinsey

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 1:58:34 PM IST

The rapid growth of India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is putting pressure on traditional payment revenue streams, pushing banks and fintech companies to look towards lending, merchant solutions and other value-added services to generate revenues, a ... read..

One Account Trades Global Assets: BiNet, BiFu's Unified Asset Trading Network

| August 18, 2026 1:58:32 PM IST

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HCG begins patient treatment on Karnataka's first Elekta Unity MR-Linac, bringing MR-guided adaptive radiation therapy to the state

| August 18, 2026 1:58:30 PM IST

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Mayave's Retail Debut Cuts Through Traditional Jewellery Codes

| August 18, 2026 1:29:29 PM IST

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Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma's direct stake to remain unchanged, Antfin to gain from Resilient's stock sale

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 18, 2026 1:29:27 PM IST

Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma's direct shareholding in One97 Communications will remain unchanged as investment vehicle Resilient Asset Management BV proposes to sell a 4.98 per cent stake in the company, with the economic proceeds from the t ... read..

RBI measures lift FY27 BoP outlook to over USD 50 bn surplus, CAD seen at 1%: SBI Research

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 1:29:26 PM IST

India's balance of payments (BoP) is expected to post a surplus of around USD 50 billion in FY27, with the current account deficit (CAD) likely to remain contained at 1 per cent of GDP, as strong foreign currency inflows improve the country's external pos ... read..

"Vizhinjam is Kerala's gateway to world": CM Satheesan highlights deep-water facility capable of serving global gateway for state's products

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 18, 2026 1:29:24 PM IST

Kerala marked a major economic milestone as full-scale export-import (EXIM) operations officially commenced at the Vizhinjam International Seaport. ... read..

US Envoy Sergio Gor calls for predictable tax, stronger IP protection to boost US-India commercial ties

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 18, 2026 2:59:17 PM IST

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has called for predictable taxation, stable regulatory frameworks, stronger intellectual property protections and trust-based engagement on export controls and technology flows to deepen US-India commercial ties. ... read..

NIS Management Limited Posts Strong Q1 FY27 Performance; Total Income at ?115 Cr, EBITDA Up 36% and PAT Up 35% YoY

| August 18, 2026 1:58:47 PM IST

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Axis Max Life Insurance reports 17% YoY growth in Individual Adjusted First Year Premium in 3M FY'27; VNB increases by 33% YoY

| August 18, 2026 12:59:00 PM IST

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Centre tells Meta safe harbour won't cover CSAM violations, calls for increased sensitivity towards India's cultural, linguistic context: Govt Sources

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 12:58:56 PM IST

The Centre has conveyed to Meta that safe harbour protections will not be available to individuals or persons involved in violations related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), while stressing that the government has exercised only those powers availab ... read..

Singer Prajakta Satardekar Brings Bollywood's Timeless Melodies to Life at Rang-E-Bollywood

| August 18, 2026 12:58:52 PM IST

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ByteLens Turns Operator Data Into Compounding Knowledge

| August 18, 2026 12:58:46 PM IST

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71% of Healthcare Professionals in India Say AI Has Increased Their Capacity to See More Patients: Philips Future Health Index 2026 India Report

| August 18, 2026 12:58:44 PM IST

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SEMICON India 2026 to bring 500+ exhibitors, firms from 40 countries to showcase India's semiconductor push

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 12:28:45 PM IST

More than 500 exhibitors, including 294 international companies, from over 40 countries are set to participate in SEMICON India 2026, as India seeks to build a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem spanning manufacturing, design, supply chains and technol ... read..

Tata Group's Nelco partners with US-based Elveo to bring direct-to-device, IoT connectivity in South Asia

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 12:28:39 PM IST

Tata Group-owned satellite communication service provider Nelco Limited has announced a strategic partnership and investment in US-based satellite communications company Lunar Holdco (Elveo Mobile (Elveo), to bring Next Generation Direct-to-Device and IoT ... read..

Keralam govt to back investors with regulatory, infrastructure support to scale Vizhinjam EXIM operations: CM Satheesan

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 18, 2026 12:28:34 PM IST

The Keralam government has reiterated its support to expanding operations for Vizhinjam Port, saying that it will provide regulatory facilitation and infrastructure support to those seeking to expand export-import (EXIM) activity through Vizhinjam Interna ... read..

Paul Merchants Finance Launches Loan Against Silver, Becomes India's First NBFC to Set Up Exclusive Silver Loan Branches

| August 18, 2026 12:28:32 PM IST

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The Next Promotion in Operations May Depend Less on Experience and More on AI

| August 18, 2026 12:28:30 PM IST

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EaseMyTrip expands beyond booking with zero-cost fare-saving feature ReSave

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 11:59:12 AM IST

Online travel-tech platform EaseMyTrip has launched 'ReSave' -- a zero-cost flight add-on that tracks eligible fare drops after booking and returns the full applicable savings to customers, as per a company statemnt. ... read..

Schneider Electric Launches Yuva Yodha Aims to Accelerate Youth-Led Innovation to Power India's Energy Transition

| August 18, 2026 11:59:05 AM IST

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V-MARC India Q1 FY27 Revenue More Than Doubles to ?555.5 Crore; PAT Up 163% to ?28.5 Crore

| August 18, 2026 11:58:58 AM IST

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The Complete Guide to Avoiding Car Insurance Claim Delays

| August 18, 2026 11:58:50 AM IST

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38 Years of Trust: How SDPL Continues to Shape Nagpur's Real Estate Landscape

| August 18, 2026 11:58:47 AM IST

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Tech Behind It: A Modern Destination for Technology News, AI Insights, Gadgets, and Digital Innovation

| August 18, 2026 11:28:46 AM IST

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upGrad Crosses ?2,000 Cr Gross Revenue in FY26; Grows EBITDA 8X to 123 Cr

| August 18, 2026 11:28:41 AM IST

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Azure Power Global Limited to hold 2026 Annual Meeting on September 30, 2026

| August 18, 2026 11:28:38 AM IST

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Sonata Software Appoints Hariprasad Rebala as Chief AI Officer

| August 18, 2026 11:28:36 AM IST

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Zeeba Revamps Packaging and Announces Chef Vikas Khanna as Its Global Brand Ambassador

| August 18, 2026 11:28:32 AM IST

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Zydus Hospitals Sets New Benchmarks in High-Risk Pregnancy and Complex Gynaecological Care

| August 18, 2026 11:28:30 AM IST

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MP Ravindra Waikar Leads Grand Independence Day Celebrations in Mumbai North-West; Pays Tribute to 100+ Foot National Flag and Honours Serving & Former Soldiers

| August 18, 2026 11:28:28 AM IST

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Amit Metaliks targets faster completion of Rs 4,000-cr Bengal steel project; eyes jobs for local youth

Raghunathpur (West Bengal) | August 18, 2026 11:28:21 AM IST

Amit Metaliks Ltd is targeting completion of its Rs 4,000-crore greenfield integrated steel plant in West Bengal within 1,000 days, while exploring ways to fast-track the project to 800 days, as the company seeks to drive industrial development and create ... read..

Vehere Appoints Avientek as Official Distributor for the Middle East

| August 18, 2026 11:28:19 AM IST

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Bangalore Watch Company Introduces its First-Ever Pocket Watch

| August 18, 2026 11:28:15 AM IST

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ShareChat and Moj's Report in Collaboration with Kantar Finds Microdrama has Emerged as a Mainstream Entertainment Format in India

| August 18, 2026 11:28:14 AM IST

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Traveloka SEA Index Q2 2026: Southeast Asians Are Booking Longer Stays and the Region's Own Beaches Are Winning

| August 18, 2026 10:58:51 AM IST

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Mukesh Khanna's Hindi Rendition of Shiv Tandav Stotram Wins Hearts Across India

| August 18, 2026 10:58:46 AM IST

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CarePass Launches This Independence Day, Bringing Healthcare Savings Across India's Top and Premium Hospitals

| August 18, 2026 10:58:39 AM IST

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Mavrix Makes the Case for Trusted Human Evidence in the AI Era at Quirk's New York

| August 18, 2026 10:58:37 AM IST

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Sensex falls over 300 pts; Nifty hovers below 24,300 as Brent crude climbs to USD 91/bbl

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 18, 2026 10:28:43 AM IST

The Indian benchmark indices opened on a bearish note on Tuesday, with Sensex sliding over 300 points and Nifty below the 24,300 level as elevated crude oil prices and renewed geopolitical concerns continue to weigh on investors' sentiment. ... read..

US unveils National Security Science and Technology Strategy; prioritises AI, space, undersea and advanced technologies

Washington | August 18, 2026 10:28:40 AM IST

The White House has unveiled a new National Security Science and Technology Strategy (NSSTS) aimed at strengthening US technological leadership, military capabilities and homeland resilience, with a sharp focus on artificial intelligence, autonomy, space, ... read..

AI infrastructure, not algorithms, emerging as key AI growth constraint: Nvidia's Jensen Huang

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 10:28:37 AM IST

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has sought to underline the growing importance of physical infrastructure for the next phase of artificial intelligence, arguing that access to land, power and data-centre shells is increasingly becoming as critical as advanced chi ... read..

REVA University Welcomes New Academic Batch 2026-2027

| August 18, 2026 10:28:33 AM IST

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Oscar and Grammy Winning KPop Demon Hunters Team Heads to TAIPEI MUSIC EXPO 2026, the Asia Pacific Music Platform

| August 18, 2026 10:28:32 AM IST

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India's CAD may widen in FY27, but capital flows may support Rupee in H2: Report

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 8:58:14 AM IST

India's current account deficit is likely to widen in FY27, with the goods deficit expected to rise to USD 390 billion amid strong domestic demand and elevated imports. However, the sharp turnaround in capital flows should remain supportive of the INR in ... read..

Union Minister Piyush Goyal discusses scaling up retail investment with Nippon Life India AMC CEO Sundeep Sikka

New Delhi | August 18, 2026 4:57:45 AM IST

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday held a meeting with Sundeep Sikka, MD and CEO of Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd, and discussed measures to deepen retail investment and strengthen India's asset management ecosystem. ... read..

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