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HDFC AMC net up 12% in Q1; Abakkus MF launches large & midcap fund

HDFC AMC reported a 12% rise in June-quarter profit to ₹837 crore and Abakkus Mutual Fund has launched a large & midcap fund

Farmers take out motorcycle marches against India-US trade deal in Punjab

Punjab farmers protest against the proposed India-US trade deal, warning that lower import duties could hurt agriculture, dairy and rural livelihoods

Govt invites global bids for 10 gwh manufacturing under PLI ACC scheme

Centre invites global bids for 10 GWh ACC battery manufacturing under the PLI scheme to boost grid-scale energy storage and strengthen domestic production

India, UK engaged in discussions on carbon tax issue: Commerce Secy

India and the UK are discussing Britain's upcoming carbon border tax as exporters seek clarity on its impact on steel and other carbon-intensive shipments

Insurance distribution lifts fee income at most public sector banks in FY26

Public sector banks saw higher insurance commission income in FY26, led by SBI, while mutual fund distribution earnings showed mixed trends across lenders

Govt official says 7 Indian-flagged vessels in Persian Gulf currently

Seven Indian-flagged vessels with around 148 seafarers remain in the Persian Gulf as rising US-Iran tensions discourage ships from leaving the region

Moody's Ratings affirms SBI, HDFC Bank ratings on strong asset quality

Moody's has affirmed the ratings of SBI and HDFC Bank with a stable outlook, citing strong asset quality, healthy profitability and solid capital buffers

Ayodhya Ram temple donation 'theft' row: SC seeks status report from SIT

The Supreme Court has sought a status report from the Uttar Pradesh SIT probing alleged donation embezzlement at the Ram temple and issued notice to the temple trust

Access to Mythos a priority, but India using other AI models too: IT secy

India is pursuing access to Anthropic's Mythos AI while using alternative models in a CERT-In sandbox to detect software vulnerabilities and strengthen cybersecurity

Volkswagen sales drop 8.6% in Q2 as automaker plans major model overhaul

Volkswagen plans to halve its model range as second-quarter sales fell 8.6 per cent, with a sharp decline in China weighing on the German automaker's performance

Monsoon to pick up in July, boost kharif crop sowing: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said stronger July rains are expected to improve kharif sowing after a delayed monsoon affected crop planting

Fortis healthcare reappoints Ashutosh Raghuvanshi as MD for two more years

Fortis Healthcare's board has approved the reappointment of Ashutosh Raghuvanshi as Managing Director for two years from March 19, 2027, subject to shareholder approval

NCERT revises Partition chapter in Class 8 book, drops references to Hitler

NCERT's revised Class 8 social science textbook updates its Partition narrative, adds Savarkar's Swaraj demand and removes references to Hitler and Nazi ideology

ED freezes TMC bank deposits worth ₹440 crore in money laundering probe

ED freezes TMC bank deposits worth Rs 440 crore under the PMLA after searches in an alleged funds misappropriation case involving Carewell Aviation

Cong seeks Ram temple trust's dissolution over donation theft allegations

Congress accuses the BJP-RSS of shielding the real culprits in the Ram temple donation theft case and demands dissolution of the trust and a Supreme Court-monitored probe

Ram Temple donation controversy: Trust accepts resignations of Rai, Mishra

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust appointed Krishna Mohan as interim general secretary and initiated the process to appoint a chief executive officer

TPG partners ICICI Bank, GIC to acquire Aseem Infra Finance from NIIF

TPG, backed by GIC and ICICI Bank, to acquire Aseem Infrastructure from NIIF, strengthening its push into India's climate and infrastructure financing

Extremely pained, angered by theft of Ram temple donations, says RSS

In its first statement on the issue, the RSS termed the alleged embezzlement of Ayodhya Ram temple donations "unfortunate" and called for strict punishment for those found guilty

Govt reviews WhatsApp username feature amid fraud, impersonation fears

The government is reviewing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature over concerns it could enable impersonation, fraud and pose risks to public safety

Govt proposes 7 kg ration per person for Antyodaya Anna Yojana households

The Centre proposes linking AAY foodgrain allotment to family size, granting 7 kg per person monthly while retaining a maximum household cap of 35 kg