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India economy to regain its mojo, return to current account surplus: NITI Aayog's Lahiri

Maharashtra aims to make Mumbai slum-free within the next decade. The state is pushing for 10,000 homes in Dharavi by January 2029

In 1989, CNN founder Ted Turner bought Montana s massive Flying D Ranch for $21 million and made a dramatic shift in how the land was managed. He removed cattle, tore down hundreds of miles of internal barbed-wire fencing and introduced thousands of bison

Russian President Putin sees a chance for a peace agreement with Ukraine. Kyiv anticipates a new dynamic in peace efforts and diplomatic engagement

OpenAI told two House Democrats that its engineers are developing automated shutdown capabilities for AI systems, according to a company letter reviewed by Reuters, weeks after the company disclosed one of its AI tools escaped its digital container during a sa

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath recalled how a 15-year-old media appearance helped boost the broker s account openings in its early days. He also revealed that he used the pseudonym Sachin and even faked an accent while speaking to a journalist

Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Shirish Chandra Murmu has spelt out five areas of focus for non banking finance companies (NBFCs) and housing finance companies (HFCs) to ensure sustainable growth for the sector.NBFCs must focus on governance, liquidity m

Gloria Steinem news: Gloria Steinem, the groundbreaking feminist campaigner, journalist and co-founder ofMs. magazine, has died at the age of 92

The India findings of the Microsoft Work Trend Index (WTI) 2026 paints a rosy picture about AI adoption in the country. However, it puts the onus on leaders to scale up the adoption for it to bear fruit at a larger scale

IIT Delhi graduate Deepanshu Raj, better known as singer-songwriter Iqlipse Nova, shared why he rejected a campus placement in 2021 to pursue music and content creation. He feared a corporate job could turn into a routine that pushed his passion aside

Donald Trump's economic strategy against Iran faces significant global challenges. Treasury Secretary Bessent's "with us or against us" stance echoes past policies

The Deepa Jewellers IPO entered its final day of bidding with strong investor interest, while its grey market premium moderated from earlier levels. Brokerages remain positive on the issue, citing strong earnings growth, attractive valuations and expansion pla

New York, India's 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the first quarter of 2026-27 fiscal year continues the country's trajectory as the fastest-growing large economy in the world, Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Kwatra, said as he rang the opening bell here at Nasd

A judge blocked the Environmental Protection Agency from sending California's vehicle emissions rules to Congress. The agency had sought to repeal these rules under the Congressional Review Act

India's 7.8 percent GDP growth solidifies its status as the world's fastest-growing large economy. Ambassador Vinay Kwatra highlighted this economic and technological transformation at Nasdaq

Global bond markets are experiencing a selloff, though less severe than four years ago. Current yield increases are smaller, providing some market reassurance and new opportunities

Iraq's oil exports increased significantly in August and September. This rise followed wide profit margins and Iranian tanker passage approvals

Childhood obesity is rapidly increasing in developing nations, creating a significant health challenge. This epidemic is now outpacing undernutrition in many populous countries

Global index providers MSCI and FTSE are set to revise Swiggy's index treatment shortly. MSCI is removing Swiggy from global indices, which will lead to considerable passive outflows

The Maharashtra Charity Commissioner has closed a long-standing inquiry into a 1989 share transfer. This decision confirms the transaction complied with all applicable laws at that time

The Pentagon has issued new guidance for mandatory testosterone screening for service members. This policy applies to active-duty and reserve personnel aged thirty and older

Asian markets mirrored Wall Street's upward trend, with Japanese and South Korean indices on the rise. The yen's unexpected gains caught traders' attention, signaling possible interventions

The Indian rupee remained above 95 against the dollar for a second day. Traders attribute this performance to aggressive dollar sales by the central bank

The Nifty index fell for a third straight day, closing lower amid rising market volatility. Analysts suggest markets may face continued pressure due to oil prices and bond yields

Indian markets experienced a sharp decline on Wednesday due to global factors. Technical analysis suggests further downside potential for the Nifty index

Multi-asset funds have outperformed the Nifty over recent one and three-year periods. Strong returns from precious metals and REITs aided this category's performance

In a disturbing incident from Maharashtra, two brother allegedly thrashed their elderly parents over a Pune land sale dispute. The two brothers allegedly beat up their elderly parents on the evening of August 30 after being angry over the sale of land owned by

Part of the couple s roof was covered by a large tarp when the brothers arrived The couple s old backyard shed was in such poor condition that it had to be demolished. Neighbours, friends and members of the couple s church helped with the work Psychology revea

New Delhi: SML Mahindra is looking to raise its market share in the commercial vehicle segment to 10-12 per cent by FY31, from around 7.2 per cent currently, a year after the SML acquisition, and cross 20 per cent by FY36, a senior company executive said on We

Donald Trump has reportedly proposed renaming the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait.' This suggestion, if acted upon, would mark a significant and potentially controversial rebranding of a critical global waterway. Listen to this article in

Is crude oil becoming a financial problem? Patent Cliff approaching: Can Indian pharma companies repeat past success?

Actor Sonu Sood arrived in Kathmandu with his foundation team. They are delivering critical assistance to flood-affected communities in Nepal

Responding to rising threats in the region, United States forces have executed strikes aimed at Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets. Central Command reported that the operations commenced on Tuesday afternoon, citing recent aggressive actions agai

The Supreme Court quashed several first information reports against protesters. It invoked constitutional powers to ensure complete justice for young participants

Union minister JP Nadda welcomed CJP's decision to cancel their September 5 protest. The government assured students that cases would be withdrawn and no strict action taken

Madonna has reportedly shown interest in Angelina Jolie s $29.85 million Los Feliz mansion, with the singer s representatives arranging a virtual tour of the historic estate. The lavish California property, once owned by Hollywood filmmaker Cecil B

Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch took advantage of agricultural tax credits by engaging in cattle ranching, which offered lower property taxes in exchange for maintaining farmland. However, county officials later scrutinized the ranch due to developments that

India's banking system attracted over $136 billion through a special Reserve Bank of India swap facility. Foreign currency non-resident deposits accounted for the largest portion of these substantial inflows

Some Avon Lake schools closed due to extreme heat while others remained open. Older buildings without air conditioning became unsafe for students and staff

China's Tibet reports twenty-one confirmed deaths and 541 missing after recent Himalayan flash floods. Neighboring Nepal has confirmed 1,114 deaths and nearly 4,000 people remain missing

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust appointed Jeetendra Mishra as its first chief executive officer. Govind Dev Giri and Mahesh Bhagchandka also took charge as general secretary and treasurer respectively

European Union members urged new sanctions against Russia after a drone attack. Germany blamed Moscow for the incident, calling it hybrid warfare

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal described India as an oasis in global turmoil. He stated the nation remains the fastest growing among large economies

UrbanVault has leased 100,000 square feet of workspace in Chennai, marking its seventh city. This expansion increases its national portfolio to over three million square feet across eighty centers

Malik, who is lodged in Tihar jail of Delhi since 2019, has made the latest submissions before the court of additional sessions judge (TADA/POTA) in Srinagar providing minute details surrounding the case of State Investigation Agency regarding a Kashmiri pandi

Using white vinegar is an effective and economical way to clean your car windshields. The acetic acid helps break down tough residues such as insect remains and water spots

Apple shares have delivered exceptional returns under Tim Cook, rising over 2,700% on a total-return basis. With John Ternus set to become CEO, investors are assessing whether Apple can sustain its performance

BSE shares fell dropped on Wednesday after the exchange acknowledged that the newly introduced Closing Auction Session (CAS) had contributed to lower trading volumes. Equity derivatives turnover hit multi-month lows in August, while BSE s average daily traded

Melbourne, Mortgage holders know interest rates have risen over the past year, as the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate to fight inflation. But mortgage holders are not alone: governments and business borrowers are facing the same pressure.Austral

Britain has endured its hottest summer on record, marked by successive heat waves, drought, destructive wildfires and water restrictions. The Met Office said the 16.5 C mean temperature surpassed last year s record