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  • newSensex dives 2,200 points in 5 mins, recovers 2,000 points in next 7
    On Thursday, within a five-minute window after the start of CAS on BSE—between 3.18pm and 3.23pm—sensex crashed over 2,200 points and then within the next seven minutes—between 3.23pm and 3.30pm—it recovered nearly 2,000 points. It finally closed at 76,934 points, down 539 points from its Wednesday close. On NSE, things were relatively quiet. Between 3.18pm and 3.22pm, Nifty slid over 100 points.
    - 53 mins ago 28 Aug 26, 4:11am -
  • newHDFC looks to appeal 99.97% haircut on claims against Zee’s Chandra
    Assenting creditors (80.8%) contested allegations of being related parties and argued that Rs. 6.5-crore plan offered a better outcome compared to pushing the personal guarantor into bankruptcy, since Chandra’s net worth according to the resolution professional was only Rs. 31.8 crore, of which Rs. 25 crore was his mortgaged house. Chandra has disputed the Rs. 22,000-crore liability, stating it reflected historical claims filed in 2022.
    - 1 hour ago 28 Aug 26, 4:03am -
  • newOpenAI rolls out ChatGPT ads in India, over 50 brands on board
    From Sept 4, businesses will also get access to a self-serve ChatGPT ads manager, with daily campaign budgets starting at Rs 725, potentially opening the platform to smaller advertisers alongside large brands. An OpenAI spokesperson told TOI that the company expects early advertiser interest across travel, financial services, retail, and health and beauty.
    - 2 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 2:39am -
  • newSupreme Court issues directions to expedite dowry trials
    The bench also directed states/Union territories and high courts to conduct periodic training and sensitisation programmes for judicial officers, police officials, prosecutors, protection officers, counsellors through judicial academies, police training institutions and other appropriate bodies. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih said there was a need for time-bound completion of trial in dowry cases and directed the high courts to periodically review pending criminal ap…
    - 2 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 2:36am -
  • newIndia’s petroleum products’ exports surge 8% in July
    Govt data showed India exported 2.4 million tonnes (MT) of diesel in July this year, up from 2.2 MT in the corresponding month last year, while total petroleum product exports rose from 5 MT to 5.5 MT. Diesel is currently commanding nearly 70% premium over crude, making exports lucrative for refiners despite the windfall gains tax govt brought in to ensure adequate domestic stocks.
    - 3 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 2:33am -
  • newPM Modi to meet Russia's Putin on SCO meeting sidelines
    PM Modi’s bilateral with Putin, the first since the Russian President visited India in Dec 2025 for the annual summit, will follow external affairs minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Moscow this week for a meeting of the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation during which he also called on Putin.
    - 3 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 2:29am -
  • newNepal floods: No adverse impact of flash floods on Indian side, says NDRF
    NDRF has deployed 20 teams — 11 in UP and nine in Bihar — for evacuation, relief and rescue operations in case these areas experience floods and waterlogging. These include an NDRF team deployed in Kushinagar district, near Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. In a media briefing, NDRF IG Narendra Bundela said floods have caused massive destruction in Nepal with hundreds of people, including Indian tourists, reported missing.
    - 3 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 2:26am -
  • newHours after blocking, X restores account of organisation hosting Bhagwat in New York
    The @AheadForum1 handle of American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue (AHEAD Forum) became unavailable Wednesday, three days before Bhagwat’s address at Madison Square Garden’s Infosys Theatre. Seeking restoration, AHEAD Forun had earlier said that the suspension “may have occurred in error” and its communications promoted “universal peace, oneness, harmony” and interfaith dialogue. No public evidence links X’s action to protests around the programme.
    - 3 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 2:22am -
  • newBJP cites ‘jhooth ki goonj’ site to hit out at Rahul Gandhi
    “Rahul’s every lie will be countered with facts. The ‘jhooth ki goonj’ website is exposing every lie of his. The louder propaganda echoes, the faster truth will emerge,” BJP spokesperson Anil Banluni said. Party neta Sudhanshu Trivedi said Rahul is full of frustration and envy vis-a-vis PM Modi, but every lie of his is being exposed.
    - 3 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 2:17am -
  • newJoin sports, playgrounds more important than PlayStation: PM to youth
    Speaking at the Khelo India dialogue, he said, “More important than screens are sports centres. More important than PlayStation is the playground. And this will happen only when the youth embrace this approach.” Lamenting India’s absence from almost half of Olympic sports, he said that is why he had announced a talent hunt for children in the 5-15 years age bracket.
    - 3 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 2:14am -
  • newGovt plans to engage third-party auditor to inspect NHs, e-ways
    EIL had earlier carried out the task of third-party quality check during the construction of the Golden Quadrilateral, the country’s first flagship highway development programme under the then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. In recent years, increased instances of deficiencies in NH projects have become a cause of concern, as these have attracted criticism from the public.
    - 3 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 2:11am -
  • newParliament may be reconvened, hints Rijiju, brings delimitation bill in focus
    Though Rijiju made no categorical comment about an immediate session to take up the constitutional amendment bill to implement the law from 2029 with a 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats, he said Parliament has been reconvened in the past after a session was not prorogued. The monsoon session, which ended on Aug 13, has not been prorogued yet.
    - 3 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 2:08am -
  • newBPCL CMD says mulling E10 petrol option, then walks back
    “We are looking into various related aspects but nothing has been finalised yet,” said the chief of the oil marketing company that is the leading coordinator for the ethanol blending programme. However, a few hours later, amid growing scrutiny, he claimed that he had been misquoted. “His response is being misquoted to suggest as if E10 is being considered as an option, which is not correct, it said.
    - 3 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 2:04am -
  • newNepal flood toll hits 392; 288 Indians among 1,468 missing
    Latest available National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority tally put 910 people missing or “out of contact” in Nepal, which includes MEA’s assessment of 288 Indian citizens remaining “uncontactable” as of late Thursday evening. Nepal has not released a nationality-wise breakup of those dead, leaving the number of Indian fatalities, if any, unconfirmed. Across the border in Tibet, Chinese authorities reported 558 people missing as of Thursday morning.
    - 3 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 1:53am -
  • newIndians lead UK immigration, but also top voluntary returns list
    - 5 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 12:09am -

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  • newMotilal Oswal initiates coverage on Adani Enterprises with Buy, sees 25% upside. Here’s why
    Motilal Oswal has initiated coverage on Adani Enterprises with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 3,880, implying 25% upside from the prevailing market price. The brokerage expects EBITDA to more than double by FY29, supported by airports, new energy, roads, copper and other infrastructure businesses. It also sees faster earnings growth and easing leverage as key drivers for the stock.
    - 17 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 11:40am -
  • newHitachi Energy India, GE Vernova, other power capex stocks rise up to 5%. Two reasons behind the surge
    Power capex stocks such as Hitachi Energy India, GE Vernova, TD Power and CG Power witnessed an uptick on Thursday, tracking Nvidia’s strong data-centre growth and bullish revenue outlook. Expectations of sustained AI infrastructure spending boosted sentiment, while US restrictions on Chinese power equipment added to optimism over demand for Indian suppliers.
    - 18 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 11:19am -
  • newLupin share falls 2%; Citi downgrades to Sell, cuts target price to Rs 2,050
    Lupin shares fell after Citi downgraded the stock to ‘Sell’ and cut its target price to Rs 2,050. The brokerage expects weaker US base-business sales, margin pressure and limited benefits from new products. Citi also reduced FY27 EPS estimates by 14%. Lupin’s technical indicators remain bearish despite its oversold RSI reading.
    - 18 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 11:11am -
  • newBombay Burmah Trading shares surge 14% after SC recalls Rs 4,655 crore lease-rent observation
    Bombay Burmah Trading shares rose sharply on Thursday after the Supreme Court recalled its earlier observation linking the company to a Rs 4,655 crore lease-rent liability. The court said the amount had neither been notified to BBTCL nor finally determined after giving the company an opportunity to respond, easing concerns over potential financial exposure.
    - 18 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 11:05am -
  • newTitan, Infosys among 10 stocks with highest HNI holdings in Q1; check full list
    High net worth investors continue to hold substantial positions across some of India’s leading listed companies.
    - 18 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 11:01am -
  • newHindustan Copper shares fall 3%, multibagger stock drops 6% in 3 days as OFS concludes. What lies ahead?
    Hindustan Copper shares fell around 3%, after the government concluded its Rs 2,982-crore OFS, which was oversubscribed. The company also faces Rs 14.43-lakh fines each from BSE and NSE over board composition compliance. Despite short-term pressure, the stock has delivered strong long-term returns.
    - 18 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 10:47am -
  • Mcap of four of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 1.43 lakh cr; State Bank biggest winner
    In a notable surge, four leading Indian corporations experienced an impressive rise in market valuations, totaling Rs 1.43 lakh crore. The State Bank of India led the charge, boosting its valuation by Rs 63,922 crore. Other notable gainers included Reliance Industries, TCS, and Larsen & Toubro, while LIC, Bajaj Finance, and HDFC Bank suffered significant losses in their valuations.
    - 19 days ago 9 Aug 26, 10:21am -
  • Foreign investors continue buying spree; pour Rs 12,921 cr in first week of Aug
    In early August, Foreign Portfolio Investors poured Rs 12,921 crore into Indian equities, building on their notable investments from July. This surge indicates improved investor sentiment and favorable macroeconomic conditions. Furthermore, foreign investors have displayed interest in India's debt market, resulting in additional inflows. However, it’s worth noting that despite these recent inflows, they have been net sellers in the Indian equity market throughout the year.
    - 19 days ago 9 Aug 26, 10:18am -
  • RBI special windows seen big enough to bring in $100B
    India's new forex inflow programs may attract approximately one hundred billion dollars. These special drives have already mobilized over forty billion dollars in foreign exchange. Experts predict these initiatives could significantly exceed initial mobilization estimates. The Reserve Bank of India introduced these facilities to support the balance of payments. These programs aim to cushion the rupee and contain imported inflation.
    - 25 days ago 3 Aug 26, 12:43am -
  • India, Canada aim to conclude CEPA trade pact by end-2026: MEA
    India and Canada are working to finalize their economic partnership agreement. Negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement are progressing well. Both nations aim to conclude these important talks by the end of 2026. This agreement seeks to liberalize trade and strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister Modi plans a visit later this year to boost bilateral ties.
    - 25 days ago 3 Aug 26, 12:18am -
  • Govt's urban reset: Centre divides ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs into two specialised verticals
    The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has undergone a significant structural overhaul. Senior bureaucrats were replaced and new leadership appointed to spearhead its flagship missions. The ministry was split into two specialized departments, focusing on capital development and urban development. This administrative revamp aims to streamline service delivery and accelerate infrastructure projects. Personnel shifts occurred rapidly after the government's decision to divide the ministry.
    - 25 days ago 3 Aug 26, 12:05am -
  • Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain
    US President Donald Trump announced a deal for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. This agreement involves carefully structured phases for winding down the conflict. Israeli forces will withdraw as disarmament is completed by Hamas. A new Palestinian police force will work with an international stabilization force. Reconstruction of Gaza is envisioned after the war concludes.
    - 28 days ago 31 Jul 26, 6:33am -
  • In 1943, US built an entire city, and it didn't exist on a single map
    Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was a secret city of 75,000 people during World War II. This hidden community was established for the Manhattan Project's atomic bomb development. Residents worked on crucial tasks without knowing the overall purpose of their efforts. The city remained invisible to the public until the atomic bombs were deployed. Today, Oak Ridge is a mapped city and a historical park.
    - 32 days ago 27 Jul 26, 4:34pm -
  • Humans have a 'third eye' in the brain: Study links it to a 600-million-year-old Cyclops ancestor
    Humans cyclops connection: Scientists claim our eyes and even a hormone-regulating gland in our brain trace back to a bizarre, one-eyed sea creature that lived 600 million years ago.
    - 32 days ago 27 Jul 26, 2:20pm -
  • 1,500 ships trapped in Gulf of Hormuz is quietly multiplying an underwater army that could unleash World's biggest bioinvasion event
    Gulf of Hormuz underwater army: Nearly fifteen hundred ships stuck in the Persian Gulf after fighting closed the Strait of Hormuz. These idle vessels are now becoming breeding grounds for marine invasive species, whose build-up of organisms on ship hulls increases fuel consumption significantly. Scientists urge stricter rules to prevent a major bioinvasion event.
    - 35 days ago 24 Jul 26, 9:04am -

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