Russian President Vladimir Putin wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, praising his contribution to strengthening the India-Russia strategic partnership and calling their recent Delhi talks substantive and productive. Putin thanked Modi for his hospitality during the BRICS Summit visit, while both leaders discussed closer trade, energy, infrastructure, technology, defence and cooperation on regional and global issues.
Kanohar Electricals shares surged on Thursday, extending gains for a second session and rising 36% above its Rs 632 issue price. The Rs 1,055.74 crore IPO was subscribed 90.59 times, led by 215.37x subscription in the QIB category.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay concluded a successful six-day UK trip. He secured investment commitments totaling Rs 15,300 crore for the state. This visit aims to boost Tamil Nadu's economy towards a USD 1.5 trillion target. Several MoUs were signed for auto components, renewable energy, and GCCs. CM Vijay also inspected Silverstone Circuit and flagged off a race.
During a 1992 space mission, the Endeavour shuttle became home to 230 hornets, prompting scientists to investigate how these insects build nests without the constraints of gravity. Sadly, a humidity crisis within their habitat led to many casualties, undermining the experiment’s goals. Despite the setbacks, this mission revealed significant difficulties that living organisms encounter in outer space.
Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. He stated that repolling results in Jaipur debunked the BJP's majority claims. Congress swept all four wards where repolling was conducted in Jaipur city. Dotasra accused the BJP government of misusing power and the Election Commission. He asserted that the people's mandate was clear and the BJP's actions were exposed.
A Connecticut mansion once owned by Mike Tyson and later by 50 Cent is back on the market for 9.9 million dollars. Tyson bought it for 3 million dollars in 1996, lost it to his ex-wife in a divorce settlement, and she sold it to 50 Cent for 4.1 million dollars in 2003. 50 Cent sold it at a steep loss for 2.9 million dollars in 2019, and its current owners have spent more than 3 million dollars renovating it before relisting it.
The Jindal Supreme IPO has attracted strong Day 2 demand, with overall subscription reaching 12.53 times and retail subscription at 19.13 times. Its GMP stands at Rs 25, suggesting positive unofficial market sentiment. The Rs 124.88 crore issue closes September 18. The proceeds from the issue will primarily repay debt.
Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak is targeting an Asian Games medal in her fourth appearance. She has recovered from a plantar fasciitis injury and feels fully fit. Nayak focuses on perfection and flexibility after a previous vaulting mistake. She has also worked on mental preparation with psychologists for concentration. The gymnast aims to qualify for the final and then assess vault difficulty.
Buckingham Palace issued a pointed response to Charles Spencer's memoir claim. Spencer alleges King Charles III said Diana would be forgotten soon. The Palace noted grief can affect memory and judgment over time. This statement came during a dispute over the funeral procession for Diana. Spencer's book revisits Diana's life and the events surrounding her death.
Paytm shares have rebounded over 480% from their lifetime low but remain 20% below the Rs 2,150 IPO price. The introduction of MDR on select high-value UPI transactions could create a new revenue stream for the fintech, while merchant lending, operating leverage and AI initiatives offer additional growth avenues.
Indian equities are better positioned to withstand global rate shocks due to strong domestic liquidity, but expensive mid- and small-cap stocks remain vulnerable to rising US yields and earnings disappointments, says YES Securities’ Amar K Ambani. He expects quality smaller companies to deliver alpha but stresses the need for greater selectivity.
An IIT Delhi graduate and a private bank operations manager are among six people arrested in connection with a Rs 1.12 crore digital arrest scam targeting a 68-year-old retired professional in Dahisar. Police traced the money through a gold trading firm's account and alleged that the accused helped arrange mule accounts, SIM cards, OTP-enabled handsets and fund withdrawals.
Odisha rejected Ravindra Pal alias Dara Singh's plea for early release. The Supreme Court granted Singh two weeks to amend his petition. Singh is serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of Graham Staines and his sons. He has spent over twenty-five years in jail since his conviction. The court will hear the amended petition after three weeks.
The Bharat Future City will encompass innovative zones focused on technology, healthcare, and education, with major investments from industry leaders like TCS and Amazon, as Telangana celebrates its historical integration into India.
China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points and signalled another hike could come this year. Rate-sensitive sectors, including gold, non-ferrous metals and property stocks, came under pressure as investors reassessed the outlook for global borrowing costs and higher-for-longer rates.
India’s early FTAs promised a two-way trade highway, but 15 years later the traffic looks decidedly one-sided. Deficits with ASEAN, Japan and South Korea have ballooned as imports raced ahead of exports. Trade experts say the answer is not to shut the road, but to repair it — from tariff imbalances and non-tariff barriers to poor FTA utilisation and costly inputs at home.
Congress denies supporting a parliamentary committee's report on UPI payment fees. The party accuses the government of diversion after a significant public backlash. Government sources claim Congress MPs backed a tiered Merchant Discount Rate framework. Congress MPs state no specific UPI tax proposal was discussed. The opposition demands a rollback of the UPI tax decision.
Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule: ndia aims to defend its twin cricket gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games. The women's tournament begins September 17, with India playing hosts Japan on September 18. The men's competition starts September 28, with India facing a Group A qualifier. Both competitions will be held at Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi Prefecture. Schedules for the men's and women's events have now been officially announced.
The stock ended at ₹721.50 on Wednesday and moderated between ₹713.10 and ₹719.05 during Thursday’s session
The Enforcement Directorate raided former Haryana minister Gopal Kanda's Gurugram properties. This action is part of a money laundering investigation into alleged real estate fraud. The probe involves Vatika Limited and its four commercial projects. Investors collectively paid Rs 248.46 crore for these projects.
Illinois woman got $1.8 million for moon-dust bag: A bag used during NASA’s Apollo 11 Moon mission was sold at a US government auction for $995 in 2015. Illinois attorney Nancy Lee Carlson later discovered that the bag contained lunar material. After a legal dispute with NASA, Carlson retained ownership and sold the historic artifact at Sotheby’s in 2017 for $1.8125 million.
Accommodation problems continue to affect the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games preparations. Even Japan's team is exploring alternative lodging options for its athletes. Organizers faced challenges housing seventeen thousand participants and officials for the event. A cruise ship and container-style huts are being used for some attendees. Japan's Olympic Committee secured backup hotel rooms as a contingency measure.
A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said it will hear the matter on Monday as other matters related to SIR exercises are also listed next week.
One ant means a hundred more are on the way. Ants follow pheromone trails left by scouts, so once one finds a way in, the whole colony gets the memo. The good news is that stopping them does not need expensive products. Here are nine practical ways that actually work.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged China to bolster its advanced manufacturing sector. He emphasized strengthening control over crucial industrial supply chains. This initiative aims to boost technological self-reliance and economic growth. Beijing is shifting resources to support this high-tech manufacturing expansion. The focus is on intelligent manufacturing and indigenous high-end technologies.
China's auto industry faces a major reset as production exceeds domestic demand significantly. Toyota's planned joint venture consolidation with Chinese partners is an early indicator. Excess production is pushing Chinese automakers to export aggressively, causing global trade responses. Analysts predict a broad industry restructuring over the next two to three years. This consolidation aims to improve efficiency and address the challenges of overcapacity.
He publicly holds 72 stocks with a net worth of nearly Rs 7,910 crore, according to Trendlyne data.
The next step for medical device makers should be to develop products for global markets: Satheesan
Rentomojo shares surged 9% after a strong debut, taking gains to 30% above the IPO price. The stock listed at a 19% premium and rallied to Rs 526.70 within an hour. While analysts see long-term potential, they have flagged valuation concerns and advised caution after the sharp listing-day gains.
Most Indians already have everything they need for a high protein breakfast. The problem is we never think of dal, chana, or leftover rajma as morning foods. These nine ideas use what is already in your kitchen and turn everyday ingredients into genuinely protein rich breakfasts with almost no effort.
