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Forex reserves drop $4.38 billion to $690.72 billion, shows RBI data

For the week ended August 22, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, decreased $3.652 billion to $582.251 billion, the data released on Friday showed

With 3,564 e-buses, Delhi leads green mobility; Maharashtra, K'taka follow

Odisha, with 450 such vehicles, is in the fifth position among all states in the adoption of electric buses

LIC presents dividend cheque of ₹7,324 crore to Finance Minister for FY25

The dividend was approved by LIC in its annual general meeting held on August 26, 2025, the state-owned insurance firm said in a statement

IBM to launch quantum computer in AP by March 2026, urges app research

Scott Crowder, vice-president for quantum adoption at the company, said the company has partnered with India's largest IT services exporter TCS to install the 'IBM Quantum System Two'

Telangana may face ₹7,000 cr annual loss from GST reform: Deputy CM

Addressing the media in the national capital, Vikramarka said Telangana's accumulated losses since the introduction of GST are estimated to be nearly Rs 80,000 crore

India, China cooperation crucial for global economic stability: PM Modi

"I believe, by virtue of our good relations with both sides, including key stakeholders, we can strengthen efforts dedicated to the restoration of an early and lasting peace in Ukraine," Modi said

Qatar wants to negotiate trade pact with India, says Piyush Goyal

These agreements, he said, will open up new opportunities, markets, and investment possibilities

Hitachi Energy to invest ₹300 crore to expand transformer material plant

The investment is part of company's overall investment of ₹2,000 crore for India announced in October 2024, Hitachi Energy India said in a statement

Need to boost raw material ecosystem for medtech sector growth: Report

Valued at around $16 billion, India's medical technology (medtech) industry currently accounts for only around 2 per cent of the $680 billion global market

Isro charts plan for Mars landing, Moon base and deep-space missions

The roadmap is an outcome of nationwide consultations carried out by the space agency, which culminated at the National Space Day celebrations here last weekend

CBI books AAI employee for siphoning off ₹232 cr into his personal accounts

Chandrakanth P, senior manager (finance), AAI, filed a formal complaint with the CBI on August 18, which became the basis of the FIR to be probed by the Economic Offences Unit of the agency

Oppn states demand compensation for revenue loss due to GST reform proposal

Finance ministers from 8 states- Himachal, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Bengal- decided to present their proposal to the GST Council at the next meeting on Sept 3, 4

Odisha 5th in green mobility in India, aims to expand e-bus fleet beyond 1K

According to data, 14,329 e-buses are currently in operation across India, of which Delhi has the highest number of vehicles at 3,564, followed by Maharashtra (3,296), Karnataka (2,236), and UP (850)

India's shrimp exports expected to fall 15-18% as US hikes tariff: Crisil

Lower revenues, coupled with the inability to pass on the tariff burden to customers, will erode the operating profit margin by 150-200 basis points

PFC, JBIC sign ₹3,500 cr loan pact to fund clean energy projects in India

The deal not only strengthens economic ties between India and Japan but also marks a crucial step in advancing sustainable development, PFC said in a statement

Shift seen towards premium, wellness-led products in Chennai: Amazon

In order to enhance its operations network, Amazon has opened two new fulfilment centres in Thiruvallur and Krishnagiri

Maratha quota protest: Maha govt open to talks with Jarange, say ministers

Jarange started his agitation at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai on Friday morning to press for reservation in education and government jobs for Marathas

Political discourse turning toxic; parties must uphold principles: Mayawati

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister's comments came a day after alleged derogatory remarks were made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother

Op Sindoor golden chapter in humanity's victory against terrorism: Murmu

The President said that public sector enterprises have performed well on key financial parameters, including revenue and profitability

Govt to soon bring various measures to boost exports: Piyush Goyal

The government is working on support measures for exporters as the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the US on Indian goods are expected to hurt certain labour-intensive sectors