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Amazon Now plans to expand quick-commerce footprint to 300 cities soon

Amazon's quick commerce business unit, Amazon Now, plans to expand its footprint to 300 cities nationwide soon, a top company official said on Tuesday.

IATA endorses phase-out of stamping of boarding passes for int'l flights

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) represents over 370 airlines worldwide that account for around 85 per cent of the global air traffic. Indian carriers are also part of the grouping.

Govt hikes windfall gains tax on petrol, diesel exports; cuts levy on ATF

The government on Tuesday hiked windfall gains tax on export of petrol and diesel, and reduced it marginally on ATF for the next fortnight.

UBL sees positive demand momentum in Q2, invests ₹110 cr in Maha brewery

United Breweries Ltd (UBL) continues to see positive demand momentum in the first two months of the ongoing second quarter, driven by growth in premium brands, according to its MD and CEO, Vivek Gupta

Govt cuts dealers' sugar stock holding to 2,000 qtls to curb retail prices

The move is aimed at ensuring adequate availability of sugar in the domestic market and checking hoarding and speculative trading, the food ministry said.

Punjabi Association seeks fair system after 94.1% asylum cases denied in US

North American Punjabi Association on Tuesday expressed concern over US immigration court data showing that 94.1 per cent of asylum cases were denied in June 2026, while only 5.5 per cent were granted

Royal Enfield sales rise 11% to 126K units in Aug on strong domestic demand

Royal Enfield's domestic sales rose 11% to 114,000 units in August, extending its growth momentum ahead of the festive season

India's engineering R&D revenue may cross $100 bn by 2030: Nasscom

India's ER&D sector is estimated to generate $63 billion in FY26, with AI integration, intelligent products and autonomous systems expected to drive future growth

IndiGo's Goa-Delhi flight makes emergency landing after engine failure

The flight, which departed Goa at 9:16 am, returned after an engine failure and landed safely at Manohar International Airport at 9:51 am

Delhi HC seeks response on FSSAI action against Fortune Soya refined oil

AWL Agri Business challenged FSSAI notices prohibiting manufacture and sale of Fortune Soya Health oil over alleged misleading label declarations and claims

No solitary confinement for Imran Khan, wife: Pak HC tells jail authorities

The Islamabad High Court also directed Adiala Jail to allow Khan's family visits and phone calls with his sons, and provide newspapers, books and medical care

74% Gen Z Indians prefer work-life balance over leadership titles: Report

The Emeritus report, based on a survey of 1,010 Indians aged 15-28, found young people are reassessing traditional career paths amid AI, layoffs and visa uncertainty

India name 26-member squad for Panama, Brazil and Uruguay friendlies

India will take on Panama on September 26 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru before travelling to Kolkata to face five-time world champions Brazil on October 3

Assam govt gives ₹15K each as interim relief to 16,746 flood-hit families

Flood-hit families in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat received ₹15,000 each, while Assam also announced support for Japanese language training

Konstas, Handscomb, Richardson join Australia A squad for 2026 India tour

Australia A will play two four-day matches and three one-day games, all in Puducherry

Hyundai Motor India sales rise 8.8% in August on record domestic demand

Hyundai's domestic sales rose 23.6% to a record 54,396 units in August, while exports were hit by logistical constraints linked to the West Asia conflict

Siddhesh Lad appointed as Mumbai's captain for Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season

Thakur has been replaced to manage his workload while the dependable Lad has been heralded as the new leader of the domestic giants for a second consecutive season

Marsh, Head back for ODIs against Zimbabwe and SA; Labuschagne misses out

Marsh and prolific run-getter Head had missed the 50-over series in Pakistan and Bangladesh earlier this year

Bravo, Pollard, Narine honoured with stand at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad

The stand unveiling, held on Monday, is part of the Queen's Park Cricket Club's (QPCC) celebrations, marking Trinidad & Tobago's 64th Independence Day

PCB revamps squad after England rout; seven players and coaches sent home

Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad have all been released from the squad, the PCB announced