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The government has agreed to hike auto fares, marking the first increase since 2012. Representational Image1 min read Last Updated : Aug 24 2026 | 9:25 AM IST The Telangana government would develop a dedicated ride-hailing app like Uber and Ola to support auto drivers, state Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said. The auto drivers called off their planned indefinite strike from today following assurances by the state government on their various demands. In a statement here Sunday night, Prabhakar said the state IT department would develop the proposed app. He, however, did not elaborate on the details of the proposed…
Representative image from file.1 min read Last Updated : Aug 22 2026 | 11:58 PM IST A Panama-flagged cargo ship with 24 crew members, mostly Chinese, on board sank in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, about 240 nautical miles off the Odisha coast, officials said. Twenty of the crew members on the ship, MV Ocean Winner, were Chinese, three Myanmarese and one Bangladeshi, they said. The ship was heading to Singapore carrying 72,100 mt of iron ore fines from Odisha. It had left the Paradip coast at 10.42 pm on August 20, they added. “The Indian Coast Guard and…
US President Donald Trump | Image: Bloomberg1 min read Last Updated : Aug 22 2026 | 9:25 AM IST The United States was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in already tense relations between the historic allies. President Donald Trump’s import taxes will hit about 5% of what Canada ships to the United States every year, including products ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors. But the political impact will likely be even bigger than the economic fallout. Canada has threatened to retaliate…
In addition to its rich cultural heritage, ancient traditions, and varied religions, India is renowned for its vibrant festivals that are celebrated throughout the year, showcasing the global diversity and richness of its traditions. The month of August in India is brimming with color, culture, and celebrations, making it an ideal time for tourists to discover this enchanting land of festivities and craft unforgettable experiences. Each festival possesses its own unique charm and narrates a story of a glorious past and enduring values. From Goa’s ‘Festival of Flags’ to the well-known Naag Panchami, every festival is marked by excitement, vibrancy,…
Image Credit: Tata Motors Cars – YouTube1 min read Last Updated : Aug 21 2026 | 9:32 AM IST India’s Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles will raise prices of cars and SUVs across its portfolio by up to ₹25,000 ($261.23) from September 1, the car maker said on Friday, with the extent of the hike varying by model and variant. The Nexon EV maker said the price increase aimed to partially offset rising input costs and persistent commodity inflation amid continued geopolitical uncertainty. Indian automakers have increasingly raised vehicle prices this year as cost pressures persist. Rival Hyundai Motor India on Wednesday announced…
Representative image: Shutterstock1 min read Last Updated : Aug 19 2026 | 8:35 AM IST At least nine people died, and six were injured in a fire at a hotel on Mirza Galib Street in central Kolkata early on Wednesday night, police said. Five fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the blaze that erupted around 1.45 am. Police and Disaster Management Department personnel reached the spot for the rescue operation. The injured have been taken to a nearby hospital. “The dense smoke made it difficult for firefighters to climb the staircase and reach the upper floors. While nine…
Based on the preliminary report, Trust member Krishnamohan filed a written complaint at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi police station, following which an FIR was registered in the case on June 25 (Photo posted on X by @ShriRamTeerth)2 min read Last Updated : Aug 18 2026 | 8:01 AM IST The Uttar Pradesh Home Department has handed over the Special Investigation Team’s final report in the Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft case to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to take further action, an official statement said on Monday. The three-member SIT, headed by Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant,…
This month, Alibaba released its biggest ever AI model, claiming performance on par with global leader Anthropic PBC in the latest Chinese breakthrough to challenge US rivals (Photo: Reuters)2 min read Last Updated : Aug 17 2026 | 8:03 AM IST By Luz Ding Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is selling its gaming arm in a deal worth at least $1.5 billion that will boost the Chinese e-commerce leader’s pivot to AI. Asian private equity firm Trustar Capital has reached an agreement to acquire Lingxi Games, according to an internal memo distributed on Monday and reviewed by Bloomberg News.…
Nvidia is in talks to invest as much as $3 billion in SB Energy, a SoftBank Group subsidiary. (Photo: Reuters)2 min read Last Updated : Aug 16 2026 | 7:45 AM IST Nvidia is in talks to invest as much as $3 billion in SB Energy, a SoftBank ??Group subsidiary developing a massive planned Ohio data centre project for OpenAI, the Information reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the discussions. The proposed investment is part of Nvidia’s talks with OpenAI and SB Energy on providing around $100 billion in credit support for the planned Ohio data centre campus, the…
Ahead of his address to the nation from the Red Fort, the prime minister visited the memorial of the Father of the Nation and paid homage to him2 min read Last Updated : Aug 15 2026 | 7:46 AM IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people on the occasion of Independence Day and said powered by 140 crore Indians, the country is scaling new heights of progress across different sectors. Modi also paid tributes to the countless freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment ensured the end of colonial rule. “Warm greetings on the occasion…
A silhouette of Red Fort as preparations are underway ahead of Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.(Photo: PTI)1 min read Last Updated : Aug 14 2026 | 7:45 AM IST Delhi Traffic Police on Thursday said it has digitally mapped seven designated locations near the Red Fort to facilitate hassle-free parking and navigation for visitors and dignitaries attending the Independence Day celebrations. The initiative has been undertaken in collaboration with Google Maps and Mappls as part of the traffic police’s technology-driven efforts to streamline vehicular movement during the event, traffic police said in a statement. The…
Nifty outlook: 24,190-24,050 crucial support zone; BHEL, Aarti Ind in focus2 min read Last Updated : Aug 13 2026 | 7:33 AM IST Disclaimer: This article is written by Jatin Gedia – VP, technical research at Teji Mandi Investment Technologies. Views expressed are his own. Readers’ discretion is advised. Nifty breached the 24,450 – 24,650 range on the downside and witnessed a sharp decline towards 24,280 (the 20-day moving average). The Nifty is now retracing the rise it has seen from 23,606 to 24,774. The crucial support levels for Nifty are 24,190 – 24,050, which correspond to the 50…