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Left era ends in Kerala! V.D. Satheesan takes oath as CM after UDF’s massive comeback | Drone strike near UAE nuclear plant sparks panic—India calls it a ‘dangerous escalation' | Kathak to Garba: Indian diaspora stuns PM Modi with grand welcome in Amsterdam | ‘Geography or history’: Indian Army chief issues blunt warning to Pakistan over terror support | India, UAE ink key energy deals during Modi’s visit amid West Asia tensions | ‘There can be no better Bengal CM’: Mithun Chakraborty praises Suvendu Adhikari | PM Modi adviser Sanjeev Sanyal frontrunner for Bengal Finance Minister: Report | FIR against Abhishek Banerjee over ‘provocative speeches’ during West Bengal poll campaign | Madhya Pradesh High Court holds Bhojshala complex disputed site to be a temple | ‘Even ex-CM can be probed’: Suvendu Adhikari’s big statement on RG Kar case

Reliance’s big clean energy push! Mukesh Ambani-led firm in talks with CATL for battery tech

May 19, 2026, at 01:27 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Reliance Industries is reportedly in talks with Chinese battery giant CATL and other global suppliers to procure components for battery energy storage systems as part of its clean energy expansion plans.

Adani stocks soar! Shares jump over 3% as US DoJ drops all charges against Gautam Adani

May 19, 2026, at 12:24 pm

Adani Group stocks rallied sharply on Tuesday after the US Department of Justice reportedly dropped all criminal allegations against billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani.

Car Insurance Policy Document: Details You Should Verify after Purchase

May 19, 2026, at 12:05 pm

A car insurance policy document is not just a receipt for your purchase. It is the main record of what you have bought, who is covered, which vehicle is insured, and how the policy may respond when support is needed.

Fuel prices rise, war fears grow — but Sensex and Nifty still jump

May 19, 2026, at 11:52 am

Mumbai/IBNS: BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 opened higher on Tuesday, brushing aside concerns over the escalating West Asia conflict, even as fuel prices in India saw another sharp hike.

Middle East crisis: Indian oil companies spike petrol, diesel prices by nearly 90 paise again

May 19, 2026, at 10:36 am

Fuel prices in India have been hiked for the second time in a week amid rising global tensions over the Middle East conflict.

Adani Group reaches $275 million US settlement in Iran sanctions case, probe ends

May 18, 2026, at 09:40 pm

The Adani Group has reached a settlement with the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (Office of Foreign Assets Control) over alleged violations of US sanctions related to Iran-linked LPG imports, bringing a major international regulatory probe to a close.

NSE commences trading in Electronic Gold Receipts

May 18, 2026, at 06:52 pm

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is pleased to announce the successful commencement of live trading in the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment with effect from Monday.

Big boost to India’s nuclear dream: US industry giants eye massive investment opportunities

May 18, 2026, at 05:37 pm

A high-level U.S. industry delegation comprising representatives from the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Monday held detailed discussions with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on emerging opportunities for private investment and industry collaboration in India’s nuclear sector.

TVS Venu to take stake in Jana Small Finance Bank

May 18, 2026, at 05:33 pm

TVS Venu has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Jana Small Finance Bank Limited through a combination of primary issuance of warrants and a secondary purchase for an equity ownership of up to 9.9% on a fully diluted basis, which includes 4.9% to be owned by TVS Motor Company, subject to all applicable approvals.

Bandhan Bank launches premium services for NRI customers

May 18, 2026, at 05:28 pm

Private sector lender Bandhan Bank on Monday unveiled its premium range of savings accounts, crafted to offer an enhanced and refined banking experience for non-resident customers.

India targets $1 trillion exports this year, says Piyush Goyal

May 18, 2026, at 05:16 pm

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday said India has set an ambitious target of achieving $1 trillion in exports this year and $2 trillion over the next five years, asserting that this would be the true hallmark of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Big insurance shake-up: Prudential to acquire 75% stake in Bharti Life in Rs 3,500 crore deal

May 18, 2026, at 03:25 pm

Prudential plc, an insurer and asset manager with a strong presence across Asia and Africa, on Monday announced that it has agreed to acquire a 75 percent stake in Bharti Life Insurance Company Limited from Bharti Life Ventures Pvt Ltd and 360 ONE Asset Management as part of a strategic repositioning of its India operations.

Rs 11.90 lakh crore m-cap! Bharti Airtel overtakes HDFC Bank as India’s second-most valued company

May 18, 2026, at 01:25 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bharti Airtel has surpassed HDFC Bank to become the second-most valued company in India by market capitalisation (m-cap), media reports said.

Market crash! Sensex nosedives 1,000 points, Nifty below 23,400 as oil spikes

May 18, 2026, at 11:06 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market on Monday witnessed a massive selloff with the BSE Sensex plunging over 1,000 points while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped below the 23,400 mark during the opening hour, media reports said.

From ASML to Philips: CEOs who met PM Modi in Netherlands

May 17, 2026, at 05:27 pm

Narendra Modi and Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Saturday held high-level discussions with prominent CEOs of leading Dutch companies across sectors, including energy, ports, healthcare, agriculture, trade, logistics and technology, underscoring the deepening economic partnership between India and the Netherlands.

India enters global chip race as Tata Electronics partners with semiconductor giant ASML

May 17, 2026, at 03:17 pm

Tata Electronics and Dutch multinational corporation ASML, on Saturday, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen India’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem during the ongoing visit of PM Narendra Modi to the Netherlands.

CNG prices rise again across Delhi-NCR amid Middle East crisis

May 17, 2026, at 10:36 am

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices have been raised again across Delhi and nearby cities, with rates in the national capital climbing to Rs 80.09 per kg from Saturday morning. 

Sona College of Technology launches ‘Sona ChipIN Centre’ with latest semiconductor EDA tools

May 16, 2026, at 03:57 pm

Sona College of Technology’s Centre of Excellence in Chip Design is now operational at its Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), marking a major step in strengthening semiconductor design education, VLSI research and chip design capabilities at the NAAC A++ (3.65 CGPA) assessed institution.

India’s exports roar back: Trade jumps 13.6% to $80.8 billion in April

May 16, 2026, at 02:42 pm

India’s total exports (merchandise and services combined) for April 2026 are estimated at US$ 80.80 billion, registering a robust 13.59 percent growth compared to April 2025, according to government data released on Friday.

Berkshire re-enters airline sector with new $2.6 billion Delta Air Lines stake

May 16, 2026, at 02:16 pm

Berkshire Hathaway returned to the airline industry by adding a sizeable stake in Delta Airlines, media reports said.

‘Makes no sense to continue it’: Ankur Warikoo shocks internet by shutting down Rs 100 crore courses empire

May 16, 2026, at 11:28 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Content creator Ankur Warikoo has announced shutting down his profitable online courses business despite generating Rs 100 crore in revenue since 2020.

India enters new tech era as first SME semiconductor plant opens in Bhiwadi

May 16, 2026, at 10:32 am

India’s first SME-led semiconductor facility by Sahasra Semiconductors was inaugurated in Rajasthan's Bhwadi on Friday.

Starbucks layoff bombshell: 300 U.S. roles eliminated in fresh reset

May 16, 2026, at 09:17 am

Coffee giant Starbucks on Friday announced plans to cut 300 jobs in the United States and shut down several regional support offices as part of its ongoing business turnaround strategy.

IndiaFirst Life launches Gold Plus –All details inside

May 15, 2026, at 06:28 pm

IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd. (IndiaFirst Life),  on Friday, announced the launch of IndiaFirst Life Gold Plus Plan, a non-linked, participating, individual life insurance savings plan.

India’s Rupee in freefall — Smashes 96 mark for first time ever

May 15, 2026, at 03:56 pm

The Indian rupee slipped to an all-time low of 96.05 against the US dollar on Friday, weakening by 0.3% and breaching the 96-mark for the first time on record. The previous lowest level stood at 95.9575 per dollar.

Why RBI just shut down 150 non-banking finance companies? Details inside

May 15, 2026, at 03:33 pm

The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the Certificates of Registration (CoR) of 150 non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) under Section 45-IA (6) of the RBI Act, 1934, effectively barring them from carrying out non-banking financial business activities.

Dalal Street defies global worries as Sensex jumps over 250 points

May 15, 2026, at 01:34 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market reflected a broader positive sentiment with the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 trading higher on Friday afternoon, media reports said.

Massive tech layoffs continue: Cisco, PayPal, Cloudflare slash thousands of jobs

May 15, 2026, at 10:40 am

Just over five months into 2026, the global technology sector has already witnessed the loss of 108,724 jobs, with major companies continuing workforce reductions as artificial intelligence-driven restructuring reshapes the industry.

Fuel shock for Indians: Petrol, diesel prices jump after Modi’s austerity warning amid West Asia tension

May 15, 2026, at 09:06 am

Petrol and diesel prices were hiked by up to ₹3 per litre on Friday, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the nation to reduce fuel consumption and adopt austerity measures amid rising tensions in West Asia.

Kaynes Technology shares plunge 19% after March-quarter results miss expectations

May 14, 2026, at 11:41 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Kaynes Technology Ltd. plunged nearly 19 percent on Thursday after the company reported an underwhelming performance for the March quarter of FY2026, media reports said.