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Trump urges Nato to halt Russian oil imports, push tougher sanctions

"I am ready to do major sanctions on Russia when all Nato nations have agreed, and started, to do the same thing, and when all NATO nations stop buying oil from Russia," Trump said

New Delhi Declaration adopted to save, share vast treasure of manuscripts

The Declaration described manuscripts as the "living memory of a nation, and foundation of its civilisational identity"

NSE appoints Srinivas Injeti as its chairperson after year-long vacancy

The move is seen as a step forward in the exchange's long-pending plan to go public

Mahindra's August sales see slight decline; exports increase marginally

The GST on small cars was reduced to 18% from 28%, owing to which the prices of vehicles have dropped significantly, thereby dragging the sales

PM Modi, French President Macron discuss efforts to end Ukraine conflict

The two leaders also reviewed the progress of the India France strategic partnership during a phone conversation

GST reforms to make life easier for both businesses, consumers: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said GST reforms include faster refunds, easier registrations and lower tax rates on nearly 400 products, benefiting 140 crore people

Sitharaman thanks state FMs for support in implementing GST overhaul

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hailed the GST Council's unanimous decision to cut tax rates, thanking state finance ministers for prioritising public relief over revenue concerns

SpiceJet flies into red: Posts ₹238 cr loss in June quarter on low demand

SpiceJet reported a ₹238 crore loss in Q1 FY26, citing weak travel demand after Operation Sindoor, Pakistan's airspace closure and delayed aircraft returns

Inaccurate, misleading statements by Navarro; we obviously reject them: MEA

New Delhi termed Peter Navarro's comments misleading, highlighting the resilience of India-US ties built on shared interests, democracy and people-to-people links

Piyush Goyal slams India Inc, says needs to step out of 'cosy comfort zone'

The commerce minister said Indian industry sees the large domestic market as a comfortable profit zone, and that it needed to re-evaluate its efforts at value addition

Carmakers assure warranty cover for older vehicles using E20 fuel

Automakers are in the process of informing dealers about E20 usage in older cars and related guidelines

Google warns Gmail users after major data breach exposes accounts

In a blog post, Google clarified that the issue is not limited to the Salesforce-Drift integration, but also affects other connected systems, making the impact broader than initially believed

Indian Oil plans ₹1.66 trn investment over 5 years for business growth

The investment will expand the company's core operations in oil refining and fuel marketing, along with ventures in petrochemicals, natural gas, and renewable energy

ED arrests Karnataka MLA Veerendra in illegal betting racket case

The crackdown led to the recovery of nearly ₹12 crore in cash, including ₹1 crore in foreign currency, gold worth ₹6 crore, about 10 kg of silver, and four luxury cars

India Post temporarily suspends services to US over customs rule confusion

People can still send letters, documents, and gift items worth up to $100

Rajya Sabha passes Mines and Minerals Bill amid Opposition protests

Rajya Sabha passes amendments to the Mines and Minerals Bill, including provisions on coal production, adding minerals to existing leases, and establishment of the National Mineral Exploration Trust

Mumbai rains: BMC announces holiday for all schools on August 19

The civic body had earlier declared a holiday for schools and colleges operating in the afternoon shift on Monday, citing safety concerns

Putin calls PM Modi, briefs him on recent meeting with Donald Trump

Putin spoke to the Indian prime minister on phone, three days after the high-profile summit in Alaska that ended without a ceasefire deal

SC rejects plea challenging declaration of ISIS as terrorist organisation

The bench noted that the petitioner's grievances could be addressed only through appropriate proceedings before the competent criminal court

Green-certified office spaces surge 65% in top 7 cities since 2019: Report

Green-certified office spaces have surged 65% across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and other top cities. Bengaluru leads with 73% of its office space now certified for sustainability