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Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel (Photo: PTI)1 min read Last Updated : Sep 01 2026 | 9:56 AM ISTThe Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted searches at multiple locations in Chhattisgarh, including at the premises of a personal assistant of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in a money laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities at the state Public Service Commission, officials said.They said a total of seven locations are being raided as part of the probe initiated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).The investigation pertains to alleged irregularities at the Chhattisgarh PSC (CGPSC) and the searched premises include that of…
The Trump administration is exploring adding robot dogs to the expanding arsenal being used by federal immigration authorities as they seek to boost arrests and deportations across the country.1 min read Last Updated : Aug 31 2026 | 10:17 AM ISTThe Trump administration is exploring adding robot dogs to the expanding arsenal being used by federal immigration authorities as they seek to boost arrests and deportations across the country. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted a market-research notice Friday saying the agency was looking into the purchase of “quadruped unmanned ground vehicles,” known as robotic dogs, along with a draft of…
The report comes only a day after US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the US would take control of a fifth of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves | Image: Bloomberg2 min read Last Updated : Aug 30 2026 | 7:50 AM ISTThe US government plans to take a 35 per cent passive stake in Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt’s North American Blue Energy Partners, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people involved in negotiating the deal. The US also plans to secure preferential rights to purchase 20 per cent of the company’s production at cost, the WSJ reported. The Pentagon’s…
CNG price in Delhi and adjoining cities will rise by Rs 3.89 per kg from Saturday | Photo: Shutterstock1 min read Last Updated : Aug 29 2026 | 7:19 AM ISTCNG price in Delhi and adjoining cities will rise by Rs 3.89 per kg from Saturday, Indraprastha Gas Ltd said on Friday.In a statement, IGL said a significant portion of input gas for CNG is being met through imported LNG, whose rates in the spot or current market have seen a surge since the beginning of the West Asia conflict.”With international LNG prices remaining elevated and the cost impact becoming…
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa (Photo: PTI)1 min read Last Updated : Aug 28 2026 | 9:41 AM ISTGrandmaster R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian player to win the Grand Chess Tour title, beating Fabiano Caruana of United States in the grand finale here.Praggnanandhaa made a remarkable turnaround on Thursday after trailing Caruana at the start of day.The Indian eventually prevailed over Caruana 15-13 to win his maiden GCT title and pocket $200,000 as the winning purse. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a…
Nvidia has agreed to buy Hugging Face, a repository of open-source AI models, for $12.9 billion. (Photo: Reuters)2 min read Last Updated : Aug 27 2026 | 9:47 AM ISTNvidia has ??agreed to buy Hugging Face, a repository of open-source AI models, for $12.9 billion, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing a person with knowledge ??of the deal. A deal of that size would mark one of Nvidia’s largest acquisitions to date and underscore how the Jensen Huang-led company at the center of the AI boom is betting that demand for the technology is expanding rather than peaking. It would also give…
It will add 562 circuit kilometres of transmission lines and 9,000 MVA of transformation capacity to the company’s portfolio | Image: Bloomberg1 min read Last Updated : Aug 26 2026 | 9:36 AM IST India’s Adani Energy Solutions said on Wednesday it has won a 47-billion-rupee ($492.6 million) transmission project in Maharashtra bolstering the conglomerate’s push to expand clean-energy infrastructure. The project will transmit up to 4,500 MW of renewable and storage power, and be delivered within 36 months, the company said. It will add 562 circuit kilometres of transmission lines and 9,000 MVA of transformation capacity to the company’s portfolio. India…
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…