Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh interacts with star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu through video conference

NTPC pays Rs 3,393.83 crore final dividend for FY26; total payout reaches Rs 8,727 crore

NTPC Ltd has declared a final dividend of Rs 3,393.83 crore, contributing to a total of Rs 8,727 crore for the financial year 2025-26. This dividend represents 35 percent of the company's paid-up equity share capital. The company has now paid dividends for 33 consecutive years to its shareholders. NTPC aims to increase its generation capacity from over 91 GW to 149 GW by 2032.

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‘Our passport is absolutely useless’: Entrepreneur says he pays Rs 1 crore in taxes but gets no international benefit, post goes viral

An X post by Hyderabad entrepreneur Jitendra Emmani has sparked discussion over the international mobility available to Indian passport holders. Emmani criticised visa requirements, documentation and waiting times, while linking the issue to Indians seeking foreign passports. His comments also mentioned his claimed annual tax payments and drew a range of responses from social media users.

Sebi weighs lower margins for longer-term derivatives as F&O losses stay high: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is examining whether margin requirements can be lowered for longer-term derivatives contracts. The move could support deeper markets while Sebi continues addressing high retail F&O losses and speculative short-term trading.

IBBI allows liquidators to modify stakeholder list on new information

Under the earlier regime the liquidator could not change this list independently and had to apply to the Adjudicating Authority- usually the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)- for modifications.

US stocks: US markets opens lower as oil, bond yields move higher

On Wednesday, Wall Street's primary indexes began the day on a downtrend as escalating crude oil prices dampened market sentiment.

Cupid raises FY27 profit guidance, targets Rs 750 crore revenue; stock up 160% in 2026

Cupid Limited raised its FY27 guidance to Rs 725-750 crore revenue and Rs 210-225 crore net profit after strong June-quarter growth. Revenue rose 142% and profit 194%, while expansion in manufacturing, consumer distribution and international healthcare supports its medium-term growth plans.

Quote of the Day by Humphrey Bogart: “Everybody has something to… – Timeless lessons on privacy, human nature, secrecy and the hidden sides of people by the American actor

Quote of the Day by Humphrey Bogart: A memorable observation associated with Humphrey Bogart offers a thought-provoking way of looking at privacy, human nature and the things people choose to keep hidden. His striking words, “Everybody has something to conceal,” suggest that every person carries private thoughts, experiences or feelings that may not always be visible to others. The idea raises an intriguing question about why people keep certain parts of themselves concealed and whether having something private necessarily means having something to hide.

Gold will likely be under pressure in Q4 on hawkish US Fed policy

Analysts see a firm dollar and elevated US real rates could constrain near-term upside for the precious metal

India’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopters join India-US Army exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas 2026’

How did Chris Spatola die? ESPN analyst, US Army veteran and former Duke staffer dies suddenly at 47

How did Chris Spatola die? Chris Spatola, 47, tragically passed away, as reported by Duke University and ESPN. A veteran of the US Army, he joined Duke’s coaching staff during their illustrious 2010 National Championship run. The cause of Chris Spatola's death is not known as the statement only said that he "passed away unexpectedly."