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Bharat Petroleum's Q1 FY26 profit soars 141% to ₹6,839cr
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has reported a massive 141% year-on-year jump in its consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY26.
National Manufacturing Mission to be launched soon: What is it?
The draft of the National Manufacturing Mission, first announced in the Union Budget, is ready.
PhonePe announces health insurance for young adults: Should you buy?
HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company has partnered with PhonePe to provide an affordable health insurance plan.
Harvard considers $500M workforce investment to end Trump's funding freeze
Harvard University is said to be considering a $500 million investment in workforce training programs.
Why China rejected OpenAI's GPT-5 trademark
China has rejected OpenAI's application to trademark "GPT-5" in the country.
US national debt surpasses $37 trillion for first time
The US national debt has crossed the $37 trillion mark for the first time, according to a recent report by the Treasury Department.
IKEA opens first physical store in Delhi
IKEA India has launched its first physical store in the National Capital Region (NCR), a 15,000 sq. ft. outlet at Pacific Mall in Tagore Garden.
Mounjaro KwikPen launched at ₹14,000: Who is it for?
US-based pharmaceutical major Eli Lilly has launched its Mounjaro KwikPen in India, offering a new treatment option for Type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Zomato changes its parental leave policy: How it affects employees
Eternal, the parent company of food ordering and delivery platform Zomato and quick commerce service Blinkit, has announced a new structure for its 26-week parental leave.
Zepto redesigns app to remove 'dark patterns' under regulatory pressure
Zepto, a major e-commerce player, has revamped its app by removing certain interface elements that were flagged by customers as "dark patterns."
Starting October, UPI users can't request money from each other
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced that it will disable the peer-to-peer (P2P) "collect requests" feature in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) by October 1, 2025.
Rolls-Royce says AI could help it become UK's biggest company
Rolls-Royce, the British engineering giant, has revealed plans to use its nuclear reactors to power artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Crypto mogul Do Kwon guilty of fraud over $40B meltdown
Do Kwon, the former CEO of Terraform Labs and a key figure in the 2022 cryptocurrency crash, has pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud.
Modi government probes Vivo, OPPO, Xiaomi over ₹6,000cr fraud
Indian government's Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) is probing Chinese smartphone makers Vivo, OPPO, and Xiaomi over alleged fund diversion.
Kodak may go out of business after 133 years
Kodak, the iconic photography company, has warned investors that it may go out of business within a year.
Sam Altman plans new start-up to rival Musk's Neuralink
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is reportedly co-founding a new brain-to-computer interface start-up called Merge Labs.
AI start-up Perplexity makes $34.5B bid to buy Google Chrome
AI start-up Perplexity has made a $34.5 billion offer to buy Google's Chrome browser.
Microsoft's secret spreadsheet reveals AI talent it's targeting from Meta
Microsoft is on a talent acquisition spree, especially targeting Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) workforce.
Apple, Google abused their app market domination, says Australian court
Epic Games has scored a major victory against tech giants Apple and Google in Australia.
Why DGCA has issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo over alleged lapses in simulator training for nearly 1,700 pilots.
PwC India wants to create 20,000 new jobs by 2030
PwC India has announced its ambitious 'Vision 2030' plan, which aims to triple the company's revenue by 2030.
Direct tax collections down 4% this fiscal: What's the reason?
India's direct tax collections have seen a decline of nearly 4% in the first five months of the current fiscal year (2025-26).
Casio is now selling locally made watches in India
Casio India, a subsidiary of Japan's Casio Computer Co Ltd, has begun selling locally manufactured watch models.
Nykaa's Q1 FY26 profit surges nearly 80% to ₹24.5cr
FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the parent company of Nykaa, has reported a whopping 79.4% surge in its consolidated net profit for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.
India's retail inflation drops to 8-year low at 1.55%
India's retail inflation has dropped to an eight-year low of 1.55% in July, official data released on Tuesday showed.
SEBI rejects Anil Ambani's settlement plea in Yes Bank case
India's market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI), has rejected a settlement plea by industrialist Anil Ambani.
Why SBI has paused transactions for Russia-backed Nayara Energy
The State Bank of India (SBI) has halted trade and foreign currency transactions for Nayara Energy, amid fears of US sanctions after recent tariff hikes.
Is Air India not serious about retrofit of its planes?
Air India has pushed back the timeline for its aircraft retrofit program.
Akasa Air to launch India-Thailand direct flights from September 20
Akasa Air, a popular Indian airline, has announced its plans to launch daily direct flights between Mumbai and Phuket, Thailand.
US tariffs hit diamond industry; 100,000 jobs lost in Saurashtra
The Indian diamond cutting and polishing industry is reeling under the impact of steep US tariff hikes.
JSW Cement IPO allotment today: How to check status online
JSW Cement, a leading player in the green cement space, is set to finalize the basis of allotment for its ₹3,600 crore initial public offering (IPO) today.
Why China urged local firms to avoid NVIDIA's H20 chips
Chinese authorities have advised local companies to steer clear of NVIDIA's H20 chips, especially for government-related work.
SoftBank shares up 8% today: Here we decode why
SoftBank Group's shares soared by as much as 8% today, amid speculation that the tech investor could capitalize on its long-standing focus on artificial intelligence (AI).
Blue Origin now accepts cryptocurrency for space flight bookings
Jeff Bezos's space exploration company, Blue Origin, has started accepting cryptocurrency payments for its space tourism flights.
Highway Infrastructure lists at 67% premium, strongest debut this year
Highway Infrastructure Limited made a stellar debut on the stock exchanges today. The company's shares were listed at ₹117 per share on the BSE and ₹115 per share on the NSE.
Trump praises Intel CEO days after calling for his resignation
US President Donald Trump has praised Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, just days after calling for his resignation.
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke resigns, plans return to start-up life
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke has announced he will step down by the end of 2025, choosing to return to his entrepreneurial roots to launch a start-up.
Trump extends US-China tariff pause by 90 days
The United States and China, the world's two biggest economies, have agreed to extend their trade truce until November 10.
Musk to sue Apple over bias in App Store rankings
Elon Musk has accused Apple of violating antitrust laws by allegedly manipulating its App Store to favor OpenAI and hinder other artificial intelligence (AI) companies.
Tata will soon offer satellite internet services in India
Tata Group's satellite communication arm, Nelco Limited, has partnered with Eutelsat to bring OneWeb's low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services to India.