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Stalin Jr. Vs Vijay In Tamil Nadu: DMK MLAs Won't Accept Vehicles Announced By Government, Says Udhayanidhi

Udhayanidhi argued that public funds should not be spent on providing new cars to all MLAs and urged the government to reconsider the proposal.

Deepinder Goyal Unveils Redesigned Temple, To Start Taking Pre-Orders Soon

Temple is designed to be worn around the temple area of the forehead and has been positioned as a device for monitoring cerebral blood flow and other neurological signals.

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Box Office Collection Day 1: Nivin Pauly Film Opens On Positive Note

The film is produced by Dileesh Pothan, Fahadh Faasil and Shyam Pushkaran under the banner of Bhavana Studios.

Air India SATS Signs Accords With SpiceXpress, Total Solutions For Freighter Operations At Noida Airport

SpiceXpress is planning to operate approximately 200 freighter flights between September 2026 and August 2027.

Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947 Box Office Collection: Emraan Hashmi Film Takes Clear Lead In Week 1

After the first week, 'Awarapan 2' has taken a massive lead over 'Batwara 1947', collecting Rs 113.50 crore net in India compared to its rival's Rs 33.60 crore.

Penny stock under Re 1 hits 5% upper circuit despite muted trends on Dalal Street

Penny stock under Re 1 has been hitting upper circuit for the last 12 straight sessions

Vishwanath and Sons Box Office Collection Day 7: Suriya Film Wraps Up First Week On A Slower Note

Vishwanath and Sons collected Rs 4.20 crore net in India on Day 7, down 17.6% from its Rs 5.10 crore collection on Wednesday.

Amid Vande Mataram Row, BJP-Ruled Nagpur Civic Body Sings Two Stanzas

The controversy comes amid the Centre's directives on the rendition of Vande Mataram.

For city gas distributors, policy support is short-term relief, at best

A new government scheme could lift margins for city gas distributors, but the benefit is one-off as high gas costs and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on the sector.

From stock euphoria to panic: South Korea investors face painful market fallout

South Korea’s KOSPI has fallen about 30% from its June 19 peak as a retail-driven stock market boom fuelled by leveraged products turned into a sharp sell-off. The market fallout has left investors facing substantial losses, while raising concerns over financial-market reforms, retail leverage and South Korea’s ambitions to secure developed-market status.

Vedanta Aluminium shares rise 2% as firm expands automotive portfolio with two advanced alloys. What’s ahead?

Vedanta Aluminium Metal shares gained more than 2% after the company launched two advanced offerings under its Primary Foundry Alloy range for high-performance automotive applications. The new products, unveiled at AutoEdge 2026, come as the company expands its value-added aluminium portfolio and targets growing demand from the automotive sector.

GIFT City Could Become Indian HNIs' Gateway To Global Investing, Says Julius Baer

GIFT City could help Indian HNIs access global assets closer to home as wealth managers push towards more diversified, portfolio-led investing.

Foreign Students Applying To US Colleges Fell 10% This Year

The drop is the clearest signal yet that American universities are likely to see steep international enrollment declines this fall.

Walchandnagar Industries shares rise 2% on Rs 30.53 crore order from Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre

Walchandnagar Industries shares rose on Friday after the company secured a Rs 30.53 crore order from Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre for fabricating, testing and supplying HS200 motorcase segments for the Gaganyaan mission. The order, which includes all three segments, is scheduled for completion over four years, according to the company’s filing.

Oppo, OnePlus Hike Smartphone Prices: Why Phones Are Getting More Expensive

Oppo and OnePlus have revised prices of several smartphones in India as rising memory costs affect manufacturers. Here are the models that have become costlier

Charter Plane Crash Kills Eight Near Remote Radar Site In Western Alaska, Military Says

The crash happened at Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, approximately 450 miles west of Anchorage, Alaska, on Thursday.

Urban Company Gets Highest Price Target As UBS Initiates Coverage With 'Buy' Rating' — Check Target Price, Potential Upside

UBS initiates coverage on Urban Company with a Buy rating and Rs 180 target, implying about 16% upside from current levels, while Morgan Stanley and Kotak Securities remain bullish on the stock.

Urban Company Shares Rise 8% On UBS' Bullish Bet

Urban Company gains for the sixth time in seven sessions after UBS initiates coverage with a Buy rating and the highest price target among analysts tracked by Bloomberg.

'Bilkul Nahi Chalega': Pratap Sarnaik Rejects 'Mumbai Is Cosmopolitan' Argument Regarding Auto Drivers Learning Marathi

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik rejects the 'Mumbai is cosmopolitan' argument as the state pushes Marathi learning for auto and taxi drivers.

Walmart stock selloff explained: Here’s what spooked investors

Vedanta Aluminium dividend: Did you check bank account? Anil Agarwal's company starts crediting stock rewards

Vedanta Aluminium dividend: Under Section 123 of the Companies Act, 2013, the declared dividend must be credited in the beneficiary shareholder's bank account within 30 days of the stock reward announcement

JSW Energy's Rs 600 Crore Award Faces Supreme Court Challenge

MSEDCL moves the top court after APTEL refuses to let it seek a review of MERC's order directing payment to JSW Energy.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Denied Permission By Centre To Visit USA

Reddy, who is in London currently, has planned to visit the US and return to Hyderabad on August 30.

Vande Mataram Debate: Kangana Ranaut Reacts To Sharmila Tagore’s Take

Kangana argued that poetry and songs often use metaphors and imagination and should not always be understood literally.

Kronox Lab Sciences shares rally 32% in 2 days as Indo Borax, Zenrock Chemicals eye stake acquisition

Shares of Kronox Lab Sciences surged after Indo Borax and Zenrock Chemicals announced plans to acquire a 64.26% stake in the company and launch an open offer for an additional 25.79% stake.

Tukaram Mundhe Effect: Idli Replaces Vada Pav, Buttermilk Takes Cola's Place In School Canteens

The changes follow a warning issued by the FDA against the sale of junk food on school premises, part of its ongoing crackdown on food safety violations.

India Prop Traders’ Derivatives Profits Fall as Market Lags

Proprietary trading firms earned less from Indian equity derivatives as regulatory curbs aimed at cooling an options boom took hold and a lackluster market made it harder to profit.

Century Plyboards Can Outperform Peers, Says HDFC Securities; Maintains 'Buy' — Check Target Price

With meaningful incremental plywood capacity coming onstream, HDFC Securities expects Century to continue outperforming peers and further consolidate its marketleading position.

August PMI Data: India Private Sector Growth Picks Up In August As Services Offset Factory Slowdown

Services activity recovered in August, while manufacturing growth slowed to its weakest level in five years, keeping overall private-sector expansion subdued.

ICICI Bank Approves Raising Funds Of Up To $5 Billion Via Debt In Overseas Markets

ICICI Bank board of directors have approved fundraising of up to $5 billion via debt in overseas markets.

China Keeps Oil Buying in Check as Crude Prices Stay Above $90

Resilient oil prices are prompting China’s refiners to keep crude purchases below the lofty levels seen before the Iran war, even as analysts and industry consultancies estimate imports are edging back toward 10 million barrels a day.

Shiv Sena Symbol Case: Key Arguments Heard So Far In Supreme Court

The lead plea, by Uddhav Thackeray faction member Sunil Prabhu, challenges the Maharashtra Speaker's refusal to disqualify Eknath Shinde faction MLAs under the Tenth Schedule.

IRDAI Action On Niva Bupa: Morgan Stanley Sees Positive Impact On Insurance Sector

IRDAI has barred Niva Bupa from opening new business locations for six months. Morgan Stanley sees the action as positive for the insurance sector.

Netweb Technologies Shares Jump 3% After Company Raises Rs 1,200 Crore Through QIP

Netweb Technologies India raised Rs 1,200 crore through a qualified institutional placement, allocating over 25 lakh shares at Rs 4,790 each, slightly below the floor price.

SpiceJet's July Market Share Falls To 1.6%; IndiGo Leads, Air India Group Holds Second; Stocks React

Domestic airlines carried around 1.2 crore passengers during the month, down nearly 5% year-on-year.

Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Link: Indian On FBI's Most Wanted List - Check Details

The FBI is seeking Indian national Kamal over alleged links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. He faces a US federal extortion-conspiracy charge, with an arrest warrant issued on July 1, 2026.

Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, others tumble up to 5% as govt allows duty-free imports

Sugar stocks fell sharply on Friday after the government allowed duty-free imports of 1 million tonnes of raw sugar until October 31. Balrampur Chini Mills, Dhampur Sugar Mills and Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar declined sharply, reversing recent gains driven by rising sugar prices and tightening supply ahead of the festive season.

HDFC Bank shares in focus after record $1.75 billion overseas bond raise. What lies ahead?

HDFC Bank raised $1.75 billion through a twin bond sale to overseas investors. The lender raised $500 million via three-year bonds and $1.25 billion through five-year securities, both priced at tighter spreads than initial guidance, signalling strong investor demand.

Awarapan 2 Box Office Collection Day 7: Emraan Hashmi's Film Crosses Rs 110 Crore

With its combination of romance, action and emotional drama, 'Awarapan 2' aims to build on the legacy of its predecessor while introducing a new chapter in the story.

Crompton Consumer Shares May Rally Up To 35% On Strong Growth Outlook, Says Motilal Oswal — Check Target Price

Motilal Oswal believes higher investments in advertisement and promotional spending, along with efforts to strengthen the brand and product portfolio, will support Crompton Consumer's future growth trajectory.

Surprise Rejig At Colgate: Prabha Narasimhan Promoted, Manish Anandani Appointed As MD And CEO

Anandani will take charge as CEO from September 28, succeeding Prabha Narasimhan, who has resigned from her role as MD and CEO, according to an exchange filing.Narasimhan has stepped down from her role a year prior to teh end of her tenure.

Losing game! How India's small F&O traders carried 70% losses while prop desks made Rs 44,000 crore

In FY26, small Indian traders suffered a staggering seventy percent of the losses in the futures and options market, while proprietary desks and foreign investors thrived with notable profits. Many individual traders faced dire financial setbacks from rapid declines in short-dated options. Meanwhile, institutional players leveraged sophisticated algorithms and trading techniques, exacerbating the inequity in the market landscape.

Colgate Shares Fall 1.2% As CEO Prabha Narasimhan To Step Down

Colgate shares have fallen in nine of the last 10 sessions and are down nearly 7% over the period as the company announced a change at the top.

Imran Khan's Supporters Line Route, Shower Flowers As Ex-Pakistan PM Is Moved To Hospital

The transfer followed a Supreme Court order directing authorities to move Khan to the private hospital for examination by a medical board after concerns were raised over his blood pressure and anxiety levels.

FIIs pour Rs 6,535 crore into Indian financial stocks. What else are they buying this month?

This month, foreign investors have significantly channeled capital into Indian financial stocks, while also increasing their investments in automobiles and consumer services, marking a clear shift in sector preference. Notably, healthcare and IT sectors have drawn substantial foreign interest, in contrast to sizeable foreign sell-offs in telecom and capital goods. This trend highlights a noticeable inclination towards more defensive and liquid market areas.

Setback For Shiv Sena UBT: Nine Kalamb Councillors From Uddhav Thackeray's Party Join BJP

Ten Kalamb Municipal Council councillors, including nine from Shiv Sena (UBT) and one Congress member, joined the BJP, raising its strength to 16 in the 20-member civic body and leaving no opposition.

Adani Green Energy Gets Third Bullish Coverage This Month As Morgan Stanley Initiates 'Overweight' — Check Target Price

Morgan Stanley's initiation follows positive calls from Axis Capital and Elara Capital earlier this month.

Evergrande Saga Highlights Short-Selling Risks, Andrew Left Says

Andrew Left, the US short-seller whose early warnings on China Evergrande Group got him banned from trading in Hong Kong, isn’t in a gloating mood.

Elon Musk: Starlink Would Help The 'Least Served' In India

Musk's comments come days after Starlink reapplied to India's space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), seeking approval for its Gen 2 satellite constellation.

Abbott Will Pay $670 Million To End 2,000 Infant Formula Claims

The settlement resolves claims involving about 2,000 infants that allege the formula can cause a bowel disease called necrotising enterocolitis, or NEC.