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LK Advani, Jaishankar get notices over voter discrepancies in Delhi SIR

After the publication of draft rolls of over 9.7 million voters under the SIR, 3.313 million notices were being issued over discrepancies in details furnished by people in their enumeration forms

India's exports to core Brics markets surge 34% in Apr-Aug, China leads

According to the commerce ministry data, exports to the four core Brics economies grew by 34 per cent, rising from $14.9 billion in April-August 2025-26 to $19.9 billion in April-August 2026-27

ASML begins India operations, plans to hire young engineering graduates

The company has a monopoly in advanced lithography technology, and no advanced chip in the world can be made without its equipment

Pak min Naqvi to visit Tehran; Iran says talks to focus on bilateral ties

Islamabad balances mediation and security commitments as regional conflict threatens trade and energy routes

Nepal flood death toll crosses 1,450; over 6,000 people still missing

Identifying the dead has also emerged as a major challenge, with only around 110 of the total bodies recovered being handed over to families after identification so far, authorities said

India's semicon push targets chips for cars, TVs, power infra: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw cited a display-control module plant coming up in Uttar Pradesh as an example of the capabilities India is seeking to build

Japanese fighter aircraft operate from Indian soil for the first time

The Japanese air chief flew a Tejas jet with a pilot, while Air Chief Marshall Singh flew solo on a Tejas jet as part of their sorties under the Indo-Japan bilateral air exercise, Veer Guardian-2026

Wagh Bakri Tea Group chairman Piyushbhai Desai passes away at 86

Desai was known for his expertise in tea and his approach to business based on quality, integrity, long-term relationships and collective growth, the group said

Tessolve in talks to acquire two firms, eyes $500 mn revenue in 3-4 years

Tessolve acquired a 100 per cent stake in Dream Chip in November 2024 for ₹400 crore

Ashiana Housing to invest ₹1,000 cr in FY27 to acquire land for expansion

Listed entity Ashiana Housing is one of the leading real estate developers in the country

Hiring expands beyond metros as tier II, III cities gain ground: Report

The findings point to a growing shift towards smaller cities as organisations expand their talent pools and adopt more distributed hiring strategies

Liqvd Digital India issue to open on Sep 23, price band fixed at ₹51-54

The company has fixed a price band of ₹51-54 per equity share, according to a statement

ICAI, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams work on Reits to monetise land assets

The accounting body is also updating TTD's three-decade-old accounting manual and working on ways to verify and value its gold holdings

Gen Z considers India-Israel defence ties above US, France: Survey

As per the survey, 52 per cent of respondents aged 18-29 believed India-Israel defence ties to be robust, placing Israel third alongside other countries, including Russia

Indian firms moving AI from pilots towards deployment: Salesforce

Salesforce South Asia CEO Arundhati Bhattacharya says Indian firms are moving towards production deployments, while the company plans to invest in infrastructure, talent and AI capabilities in India

Oriental Insurance to invest ₹500 crore to bolster digital capabilities

Oriental Insurance plans to strengthen data security, build a data lake and expand digital products as it seeks to improve customer experience

Titan open to acquiring smaller brands, sees growth in premium segment

Titan is evaluating acquisitions and investments in smaller watch companies as it expands its premium and luxury portfolio

ICAI issues new standard on sustainability assurance, effective April 2027

SSA 5000 is the Standard on Sustainability Assurance, and the General Requirements & Framework for Sustainability Assurance Engagements aligns with global standards

India emerges as one of Samsung's fastest-growing markets for AI appliances

The number of newly connected Samsung appliances in India grew from 82,000 in 2022 to 7,32,000 last year, said Samsung Electronics Vice President

Death by breath: How mining dust in Aravallis is killing residents

Residents of mining-affected villages in Sikar and Kotputli-Behror say dust and blasting have caused severe health problems