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Indian women's hockey team has real chance of a podium finish in World Cup: Goalkeeper Savita Punia

India's FIH Nations Cup victory provides significant confidence for the upcoming World Cup. Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia believes the team can challenge global competitors. Recent Pro League matches demonstrated India's capability against top international sides. Players now take greater ownership of their fitness and preparation for matches. This marks Punia's…

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T20 leagues have already pushed international cricket to the backseat, says Harbhajan Singh

Former India great Harbhajan Singh believes T20 leagues threaten international cricket. He notes declining viewership for matches not involving top teams. Test cricket remains the ultimate examination of a player's skill. Franchise leagues attract large crowds and significant fan interest. This shift has caused international cricket to take a backseat.

The Economic Times

Gambhir is 'badhiya banda' but people can't digest his style sometime: Harbhajan

Harbhajan Singh defends Gautam Gambhir against criticism for his coaching methods. He acknowledges Gambhir's straightforward approach may be difficult for some to accept. Gambhir's coaching saw India win major tournaments while facing Test defeats. Harbhajan believes Shubman Gill is an ideal leader for the Indian cricket team. He rates Gill…

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NDA, INDIA bloc MPs clash with protests and counter slogans near the Parliament on Thursday

NDA and INDIA bloc MPs faced each other near Parliament's Makar Dwar with protests and counter slogans on Thursday. The situation unfolds over police actions during the Jharkhand paper irregularities issue as well as the alleged theft of donationd at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. NDA bloc MPs demanded answers…

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Passenger vehicle dispatches jump 34.3% YoY to 4,57,810 units in July: SIAM

India’s domestic passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers rose 34.3% year-on-year to 4.58 lakh units in July, according to SIAM. Two-wheeler sales increased 22.6% to 19.23 lakh units, while three-wheeler dispatches grew 33.4% to 92,560 units compared with July 2025.

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L&T bags mega ₹10,000-15,000 crore order to build India’s largest NVIDIA B300 AI factory

Larsen & Toubro will build India's largest AI infrastructure for Together AI. This mega order involves deploying ten thousand NVIDIA B300 GPUs in Chennai. The project marks L&T's significant entry into the AI Factory business sector. This facility will support large-scale AI training and inference workloads. The AI Factory is…

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From courts to communities: How Playo is turning recreational sports into a scalable business

Playo has emerged as one of India's leading sports-tech platforms by transforming recreational sports from a simple venue-booking service into a thriving community ecosystem.

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Maruti, Tata, Mahindra raised E20 fuel contamination concerns, emails show

Automakers privately expressed concerns about E20 fuel contamination, citing chloride and moisture issues. This data emerged after the auto lobby withdrew a complaint to the government. Industry tests found high chloride and moisture levels in many fuel samples. These contaminants are reportedly harming vehicles and reducing performance.

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RBI turns upbeat as worst of Iran war shock recedes

India’s economy is showing resilience five months after the Iran war sparked fears of inflation and a downturn. Inflation remains within the RBI’s tolerance band, while vehicle sales, credit growth and GST receipts point to firm demand. Strong corporate balance sheets and festive-season spending are further bolstering optimism despite renewed…

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Which Tata stocks look attractive now? Jefferies picks 4; flags TCS and 2 others

Jefferies believes Tata group stocks should remain driven by business fundamentals despite N Chandrasekaran’s planned exit as Tata Sons chairman in February 2027. The brokerage’s top picks are Tata Consumer Products, Tata Steel, Indian Hotels and Voltas.

The Economic Times

Credent Connect N Care raises Rs 26.53 crore from 10 anchor investors; Sunil Singhania's Abakkus Asset among top investors

Credent Connect N Care raised Rs 26.53 crore from 10 anchor investors ahead of its IPO, with Abakkus Asset Management emerging as the largest participant. The healthcare logistics company’s Rs 93.90-crore IPO opened on August 13 and will remain open until August 17. The issue carries a price band of…

The Economic Times

Swadeshi 1.0 vs. Made in India 2.0: How India turned a 1905 boycott into a 2026 business strategy

Independence Day 2026: From the Swadeshi movement to Atmanirbhar Bharat. Early Swadeshi movements fostered indigenous industries against imperial rule. Modern policies like Make in India 2.0 drive global competitiveness and expansion. Production-Linked Incentive schemes have spurred significant investment and job creation. India now leads in mobile phone production and aims…

The Economic Times

How Urmila Helped Lakshman Defeat Meghnad

The Ramayana is filled with stories of courage, devotion and sacrifice. But some of its most powerful stories belong to people who remained in the background. One such story is that of Urmila, Lakshman’s wife. While Lakshman followed Lord Ram and Sita into the forest, Urmila remained in Ayodhya. At…

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State Bank of India's successful dollar debt sale prompts Bank of Baroda to test waters, bankers say

Bank of Baroda is actively seeking dollar funding avenues to bolster its operations, inspired by the successful foreign-currency bond issuance led by State Bank of India. The bank is considering a dual-tranche bond sale with maturities of three and five years. Indian banks are keen on dollar borrowings as they…

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Mirae Asset Venture raises Rs 1,125 crore in first close of new India-dedicated fund

This compares with the firm’s first flagship fund, which had a corpus of Rs 370 crore, and a late-stage vehicle it launched with a corpus of Rs 700 crore.

The Economic Times

Lenskart Solutions shares jump 7% after Q1 results; Jefferies, Goldman Sachs, 3 others raise target price

Lenskart Share Price: Lenskart shares rose after Q1 FY27 profit surged 182% YoY to Rs 228 crore, while revenue grew 34% and EBITDA jumped 61%. Margins also improved sharply, with product margin crossing 70%. Jefferies, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs remain positive, citing strong growth, margin expansion and premiumisation, with…

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Jio Financial shares jump 3% as Bank of America set to acquire 50% stake in Jio Credit for Rs 18,268 crore

Jio Financial Services shares: Bank of America agreed to acquire up to 49.9% in its lending arm Jio Credit through a Rs 18,268 crore joint venture deal. The US bank will initially take 26.5%, with the stake potentially rising to 49.9% via warrants, subject to approvals. Jio Credit had an…

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India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production

Rise in new mine proposals, mainly in states of Odisha and Jharkhand, comes despite plateau in global demand

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US states issue special proclamations to commemorate August 15, 2026 as 'India Day'

Several US states are marking India’s 80th Independence Day by proclaiming August 15, 2026, as ‘India Day’ or ‘India Independence Day’. Delaware, New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts have recognised the occasion, celebrating India’s heritage and the Indian-American community’s contributions while highlighting enduring ties between the US and India.

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India said to plan easier rules to boost micro-cap listings

Sebi is considering sweeping SME IPO reforms to broaden eligibility, boost investor participation and reduce listing costs. Proposed changes include allowing companies valued up to Rs 4,000 crore to list on SME platforms, removing minimum trade sizes, and easing market-making and underwriting requirements. The regulator is expected to issue a…

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Tata chair N Chandrasekaran’s exit leaves $120 billion spending ambition in limbo

Tata Group is facing a leadership and strategy reset after N Chandrasekaran’s decision to step down as Tata Sons chairman, putting the conglomerate’s planned $120 billion investment programme under scrutiny.

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Karnataka Bandh 2026 today: Are banks closed on Thursday, August 13, 2026? Check bank holiday status

Karnataka Bandh: Banks in Karnataka will remain open on Thursday, August 13, 2026? The Reserve Bank of India calendar shows banks closed only in Manipur on this day. Customers can proceed with their banking plans as usual across Karnataka.

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Shiprocket IPO Day 2: Subscribed 1.72x so far, GMP signals 35% listing gains, — Should you subscribe?

Shiprocket IPO entered Day 2 with 97% overall subscription on Day 1, driven by retail investors bidding 3.34 times. The grey market premium signals potential listing gains of 35% over the Rs 97 price cap. Major brokerages have issued 'Subscribe' ratings, citing strong positioning in India's expanding e-commerce ecosystem.

The Times of India

30 senators flag delays in US visa appointments for Indian students

With the US fall academic season weeks away, a shortage of timely student-visa appointments has emerged as a growing concern for international students, including Indians, with 30 US senators now pressing the state department to explain delays in processing F, M and J visas. These are visas for academic studies,…

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India and Nepal Are Building the World's Largest Transboundary Tiger Conservation Zone in the Terai

What the Terai Arc Actually IsThe Terai Arc Landscape is a 49,000-square-kilometre belt of grassland, riverine forest, and sal woodland running along the base of the Himalayas, from India's Uttarakhand in the west through Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, crossing into Nepal's lowland Terai districts and back. It holds eleven protected…

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