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India-New Zealand Defence Dialogue advances talks on maritime security, joint training

India and New Zealand advanced defence discussions focusing on maritime security and joint training. The dialogue aimed to further objectives outlined in the recently announced Roadmap 2030. Both nations agreed to pursue military interaction through various exchanges and high-level dialogues. Cooperation will also enhance dialogue on defence matters and operationalize…

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Rs 21,000 crore IPO rush in August highest in one year. Will September break all records?

In August, India's IPO market witnessed a remarkable recovery, becoming the most active month in nearly a year. Over twenty companies successfully raised more than twenty-one thousand crore rupees through public offerings. This revitalization comes after a quieter first half characterized by market instability and concerns over valuations. Positive market…

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In favour! FIIs buy 7 multibaggers that soared up to 730% after 2 quarters of selling

After a period of significant sell-offs, foreign investors are making a strategic move by purchasing select Indian stocks demonstrating remarkable performance over the past year. In July alone, FIIs acquired shares worth Rs 11,045 crore, followed by Rs 13,123 crore in August. The notable 730% rise in Cupid's stock highlights…

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Indian banks' asset quality outlook remains stable, West Asia impact limited: Report

Banks in India foresee a stable outlook for asset quality, driven by the reduction of unsecured lending which should prevent new stresses from emerging. The current crisis in West Asia is unlikely to significantly affect operations. Furthermore, with a strong government backing, microfinance loans provide more security, and although MSME…

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Skyways Air IPO opens today; GMP at 23%: Key details. Should you subscribe?

Skyways Air Services’ Rs 582.8 crore IPO opens on August 24, 2026, with a price band of Rs 131–Rs 138 per share. The logistics company plans to use the proceeds mainly for debt repayment and working capital, while a 23% grey market premium signals expectations of a strong listing.

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ETMarkets NRI Talk | Rupee at 96: Why NRIs should think twice before sending more money to India, says Sachin Sawrikar

While a weaker rupee means more rupees for every dollar remitted, it can also erode the dollar value of INR-denominated investments over time.

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Raksha Bandhan 2026 Date and Time: Is Rakhi on August 27 or 28? Check tying shubh muhurat and bhadra timings

Raksha Bandhan 2026 Date in India: Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, despite the Purnima tithi beginning on August 27. The main rakhi-tying muhurat is from 5:57 am to 9:48 am on August 28, with Bhadra ending before sunrise and therefore causing no conflict.

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The cost of India’s AI data centre boom

Let’s say an AI data centre is coming to your neighbourhood; it’s easy to feel like you’ve been chosen for the future.

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Lenskart Large Trade: 2.6% equity traded in a $300 million block deal; Softbank Vision likely seller

On Monday, Lenskart Solutions witnessed a noteworthy block deal, with speculation surrounding the SoftBank Vision Fund's possible share divestment. The company's impressive first-quarter results for FY27 showcased net profit soaring by 182.3% and a robust year-on-year revenue increase of 33.6%. Furthermore, enhanced product and EBITDA margins highlighted operational efficiencies. Brokerages,…

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Symbiotec Pharmalab’s Rs 1,757 crore IPO opens with GMP hinting at 41% upside. Should you bid?

Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO GMP: Symbiotec Pharmalab’s Rs 1,757 crore IPO opened August 24, with a Rs 938–988 price band and 41% grey-market premium. The issue combines fresh shares and an OFS, while proceeds will partly repay debt. Its specialised API manufacturing, regulatory approvals and biotechnology capabilities offer investors exposure to…

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'Bengal must now become a prime destination for investment': Suvendu Adhikari on ₹3,500 crore defence projects

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said Bengal must emerge as a major investment destination as he highlighted the state's cooperation with the Centre in defence, infrastructure and industrial development. His remarks came as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Adhikari virtually performed the Bhumi Pujan for five GRSE…

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Indian food safety officer Tukaram Mundhe shakes up Mumbai, one viral raid at a time

Tukaram Mundhe is leading an unprecedented food safety crackdown across Mumbai. His teams have conducted over 3,000 raids, inspecting numerous food businesses. Lapses found include poor hygiene and expired food items, shocking many citizens. Mundhe's actions have garnered public admiration and some business criticism.

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Citigroup, Axis Bank team up to leverage NRI deposits as RBI dollar inflows surge

Citigroup and Axis Bank have tied up to finance non-resident Indians investing in foreign-currency deposits, leveraging RBI rules that allow standby letters of credit against such deposits. The arrangement could amplify dollar inflows through offshore financing as India seeks to strengthen foreign-exchange reserves and support the rupee amid strong NRI…

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Sivatherium: The Prehistoric Giant Giraffid That Roamed India Before Humans Hunted It to Extinction

What Sivatherium Actually WasSivatherium giganteum stood roughly two metres at the shoulder and is estimated to have weighed between 1,200 and 1,250 kilograms, making it the largest giraffid known to science. For scale, a modern giraffe averages around 800 kilograms. Sivatherium carried four ossicones on its skull: two large, palmate…

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Ancient Whale Fossils in Kutch, Gujarat Reveal How Cetacean Evolution Moved From Land to Sea

A Desert That Was Once a Shallow SeaThe Rann of Kutch looks nothing like an ocean. It is flat, salt-white, and so dry that it cracks in summer. But roughly 50 million years ago, this region sat at the edge of the ancient Tethys Sea, a warm, shallow body of…

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What Narmada Valley Dinosaur Fossils Revealed About India's Prehistoric Past and Gondwana

The Femur That Started EverythingIn 1828, William Henry Sleeman, better known for suppressing the Thuggee cult, pulled a massive fossilised femur from the banks of the Narmada near Jabalpur. He sent it to Calcutta, where it was eventually identified as belonging to a creature no living person had ever seen.…

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3 Interview Preparation Mistakes Indian Candidates Make That Have Nothing to Do With Knowledge

The Mistake That Starts Before You Enter the RoomChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a man who does not know how to present himself will not be trusted with what he knows. Indian interview coaching almost never touches this. The focus is on answers, STAR format, technical rounds, HR questions,…

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How Top Competitive Exam Rankers Actually Managed Parental Pressure During Preparation

The pressure arrives before the syllabus doesAnanya Reddy, who cleared UPSC Civil Services in her first attempt, says the hardest conversation she had in her final year was not with her mock-interview panel. It was with her father at 6 a.m. on a Sunday, when he slid a newspaper clipping…

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Adani rival GMR plans $2 billion expansion at two India airports

With plans to invest close to $2 billion, GMR Airports is set to embark on significant airport expansion initiatives. These developments promise to enhance passenger capacity within the next seven years. As India's aviation market is projected to grow six-fold, GMR's focus on domestic projects—not airline operations—reflects a strong optimism…

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The Great Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara: A Budget Safari Guide for Indian Travellers

What the Crossing Actually Looks LikeNothing prepares you for the sound. Before you see a single wildebeest, you hear the herd, a low, collective grunt that builds like a crowd outside a stadium. Then the bank opposite fills with bodies, thousands of them pressed together, and the animals at the…

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The Indian Heritage Trail in Kenya: How a Railway Built a Diaspora That Never Left

The Line That Cost 2,500 LivesBetween 1896 and 1901, the British colonial government shipped roughly 32,000 workers from India, most of them from Punjab and Gujarat, to build a railway across 900 kilometres of East African terrain. They called it the Uganda Railway. Winston Churchill, who visited the finished line…

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5 Times Cold Water Therapy Is Genuinely Dangerous and You Must Avoid the Immersion

When You Have a Heart Condition, Diagnosed or NotThe cold shock response is not a metaphor. Within the first 30 seconds of cold water immersion, your body triggers a gasp reflex, spikes heart rate, and constricts peripheral blood vessels sharply. For a healthy person this is uncomfortable. For someone with…

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Why Infrared Sauna Benefits Differ From Traditional Steam and What It Means for Indians

Two very different kinds of heatA traditional steam sauna heats the air around you to 80 to 100°C. Your body responds to that hot air by sweating to cool itself down. An infrared sauna runs at 50 to 65°C but uses infrared light wavelengths to heat your body's tissue directly,…

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Will not compromise national interest for PM's India visit: Bangladesh

Bangladesh has said there is “no rush” for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India and stressed that Dhaka would not compromise its national interests while seeking a positive relationship with New Delhi.

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Hockeyroos secure spot in World Cup semi-finals

A gritty scoreless draw with India was enough for the Australians to book their berth in the Hockey World Cup semi-finals.

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