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‘Clean my shoes’: Greater Noida woman detained after alleged abuse, assault of security guards | 21-year-old model stabbed to death in Delhi; gym trainer arrested after encounter | Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O'Brien, other TMC leaders booked after Camac Street clash with Kolkata Police | Kanpur plane crash: Training aircraft crashes near Ganges, two pilots killed | Big IT boost for Bengal: LTM opens global delivery & AI centre in Kolkata's New Town | 21-year-old Delhi model found stabbed at Delhi home, gym trainer accused of killing her | ‘Who is stopping her from wearing what she wants?’: Kangana Ranaut hits back at Kriti Sanon over Raksha Bandhan ad | 300 Indians missing in Nepal flash floods, 160 dead: Foreign Minister reveals grim toll | Supreme Court directs Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks | Supreme Court notice to 20 rebel TMC MPs in disqualification plea

‘Build for the world’: Sitharaman unveils India’s big manufacturing pitch in Chicago

Aug 29, 2026, at 01:33 pm

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday addressed leading investors and business leaders in Chicago, pitching India as a long-term investment and manufacturing destination.

Magadh Sugar & Energy Q1 results: MSEL records key financial updates for June quarter

Aug 29, 2026, at 11:47 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Magadh Sugar & Energy Limited (MSEL) has announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with the company’s Board of Directors taking the results on record at its meeting held on August 4, 2026.

Rs. 1 lakh became Rs. 44 Lakh in 5 minutes? Trader’s Sensex claim goes viral

Aug 28, 2026, at 06:04 pm

A trader has claimed that a hypothetical investment of Rs 1 lakh in a Sensex put option could have turned into nearly Rs 44 lakh in just five minutes during the closing period on Thursday, triggering a debate on social media.

Abir Chatterjee joins Anil Balaji Steel as brand ambassador; company unveils Rs 500 crore growth plan

Aug 27, 2026, at 04:52 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Anil Balaji Steel, which completed five decades of operations, on Friday unveiled its expansion roadmap, announcing plans to enter Odisha and Uttar Pradesh and target a turnover of over Rs 500 crore by 2030.

Big IT boost for Bengal: LTM opens global delivery & AI centre in Kolkata's New Town

Aug 27, 2026, at 02:11 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In a big boost to the state's IT industry, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday inaugurated a new  Global Delivery & AI Competency Centre of LTM at New Town here.

₹8 Lakh Wedding, ₹3 Lakh Short: Funding Only the Gap Without Draining Your Savings

Aug 27, 2026, at 01:53 pm

Most families do not plan a wedding without savings. They plan it with savings, and then discover somewhere in the middle that the budget has moved. A ₹8 lakh wedding with ₹5 lakh saved leaves a ₹3 lakh gap. The instinct is to empty every account and close the shortfall. There is usually a better way. Here is how to fund only the gap without wiping out your financial cushion.

Bank of Baroda introduces UPI global QR payments for international visitors across merchant network in India

Aug 26, 2026, at 08:36 pm

Public lender Bank of Baroda has announced the launch of UPI Global Reverse Acceptance, enabling international tourists, overseas Indians and foreign wallet/payment application users from eligible countries to make seamless international QR payments at Bank of Baroda UPI QR merchants across India using their home-country banking or payment applications.

US-Iran conflict: Dubai Airport hit by shocking 31.3 pct passenger drop in first half of 2026

Aug 26, 2026, at 06:50 pm

Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 31.5 million guests during the first six months of 2026, amid the conflict in the region that disrupted air traffic during this period.

No more range anxiety? Hyundai adds over 7,000 Jio-bp chargers to its network

Aug 26, 2026, at 05:24 pm

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), has announced a partnership with Jio-bp (the operating brand of Reliance BP Mobility Limited, a joint venture of Reliance Industries and bp), to integrate their respective EV charging networks and enhance charging accessibility for EV users across India.

Huawei, HP ink major global patent deal: What it means for Wi-Fi technology

Aug 26, 2026, at 05:17 pm

Huawei and HP Inc. have signed a multiyear global patent cross-licensing agreement, which includes a licence for HP Inc. to use certain Huawei Wi-Fi patents.

BigMint India Ferrous Week in Kolkata: Bengal announces new industry policy as steel sector eyes AI-driven growth

Aug 26, 2026, at 03:34 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: BigMint India Ferrous WeekBigMint India Ferrous Week hosted its 9th edition in Kolkata last week.

RBI’s big forex boost: Banks mobilise $73 billion in just 11 weeks

Aug 25, 2026, at 07:30 pm

The Reserve Bank of India’s special USD-INR forex swap facility for FCNR(B) deposits, Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings (OFCB) and External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), launched on June 8, 2026, has mobilised $73 billion in foreign exchange inflows as of August 21, according to the government.

Tata Sierra.ev gets 5G superpowers as Tata Motors bets big on software-defined cars

Aug 25, 2026, at 04:54 pm

Tata Communications, a communications technology player, and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) have announced a collaboration to power the newly launched Sierra.ev with built-in 5G cellular connectivity, paving the way for next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

Bajaj Life Insurance launches ‘BSE 500 Momentum Value 50 Index Fund’ for ULIP customers. How to avail it?

Aug 25, 2026, at 03:58 pm

Bajaj Life Insurance, a private life insurers, has announced the launch of its New Fund Offer (NFO), Bajaj Life BSE 500 Momentum Value 50 Index Fund.

8 in 10 Digital Marketing Jobs in Mumbai Don't Ask for an MBA, Finds IIDE Review of 500 Job Descriptions

Aug 25, 2026, at 02:12 pm

A 2026 review of 500 digital marketing job descriptions across Mumbai found that employers listed campaign experience, analytics and AI skills far more often than they listed a postgraduate degree.

How a minor bank account helps build savings habits early

Aug 25, 2026, at 02:03 pm

Introduction Helping children understand the value of money is a gradual process that begins with simple financial habits. Encouraging them to save regularly instead of spending immediately can shape responsible behaviour from an early age. A minor bank account, together with a suitable savings account, provides parents with a practical way to introduce children to organised saving and basic banking concepts under appropriate supervision.

Sensex, Nifty slip in morning trade as metal stocks retreat; Shankesh Jewellers, Sunshine Pictures debut higher

Aug 25, 2026, at 01:01 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: India’s key equity benchmarks traded with modest losses in morning trade on Tuesday, with the Nifty slipping below the 24,150 mark as metal stocks retreated after three consecutive sessions of gains.

TCS, Porsche join forces in major AI move to transform mobility

Aug 25, 2026, at 10:48 am

Indian IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a strategic partnership with Porsche AG to enable artificial intelligence (AI) services across the German luxury carmaker’s mobility value chain.

IHCL, Oriental Hotels Limited announce merger. Why do you need to know about it?

Aug 24, 2026, at 05:16 pm

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) on Monday announced that Oriental Hotels Limited (OHL) will be merged with IHCL through a Scheme of Arrangement, subject to statutory approvals and clearances.

Tata Power Renewables marks a major milestone with the commissioning of 190.5 MW FDRE project in Rajasthan. All details inside

Aug 24, 2026, at 04:57 pm

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), one of India's leading renewable energy companies and a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited (Tata Power), has commissioned its 190.5 MW Solar FDRE project at Kalasar, Bikaner, Rajasthan which is under the contractual capacity of 460 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) Project.

Samsung's big AI push in India: New Pune facility to power next-gen data centre cooling

Aug 24, 2026, at 04:21 pm

Samsung Electronics recently announced the completion of a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) manufacturing facility operated by FläktGroup, a Samsung company, in Pune, Maharashtra, strengthening Samsung’s push into the fast-growing AI data centre cooling and HVAC markets in India and across Asia-Pacific.

Best Indicators For Futures Trading

Aug 24, 2026, at 02:19 pm

Futures trading moves fast. A strong trend in the market, sudden volatility, or even a sharp reaction around expiry can move contracts aggressively within minutes. Because futures positions also involve leverage, many traders use indicators to understand where the market is heading.

China orders massive EV recall: Nearly 3 million Teslas among 4.3 million vehicles affected

Aug 24, 2026, at 02:19 pm

China has launched its biggest vehicle recall so far, affecting approximately 4.3 million cars made by Tesla and several Chinese automakers amid concerns that emergency door-opening mechanisms may be difficult to find or use when needed.

Anil Balaji Steel eyes Odisha, UP expansion; targets Rs 500 crore turnover by 2030

Aug 24, 2026, at 12:34 pm

Anil Balaji Steel founder and chairman Anil Kumar Agarwal has said the company plans to establish a presence in Odisha and Uttar Pradesh by 2030 and expand its manufacturing capacity as part of its growth strategy.

Apple layoffs: Over 200 'jobs cut' as company reshuffles Siri and Vision Pro teams

Aug 22, 2026, at 05:37 pm

Apple is cutting jobs across teams responsible for its Siri digital assistant and Vision Pro headset as the tech giant seeks to refocus its efforts on artificial intelligence (AI) and new devices, media reports said.

He earns Rs 32,000, but bought an Rs. 85,000 watch on EMI—Sparks off online debate

Aug 22, 2026, at 04:34 pm

An Indian man has sparked an online debate after spending ₹85,000 on a luxury watch through EMI despite earning a monthly salary of ₹32,000.

Yes Bank launches ‘YES Essence’ for women. How can you avail it?

Aug 21, 2026, at 06:35 pm

Private sector lender Yes Bank has announced the launch of the YES Essence Credit Card women.

Aditya Birla Capital enters gold loans: What consumers should know

Aug 21, 2026, at 06:03 pm

The NBFC business of Aditya Birla Capital Limited,a financial services company, has announced its entry into the Gold Loan business, marking a strategic expansion of its secured lending portfolio.

Citibank N.A. India’s client asset book crosses ₹1 lakh crore despite consumer banking divestiture

Aug 21, 2026, at 05:53 pm

Citibank N.A. India on Friday announced that its institutional asset book has crossed the landmark ₹1,00,000 crore milestone.

Cellecor becomes first Indian consumer electronics brand to manufacture in Africa. All details here

Aug 21, 2026, at 05:46 pm

Cellecor Gadgets Limited, a major consumer electronics brands, has become the first Indian consumer electronics brand to move towards manufacturing in Africa.