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Assam floods: Toll reaches 95 amid grim situation; 160K people affected

The worst-hit Sivasagar alone has accounted for 50 deaths so far, while 21 people have lost their lives in another badly ravaged neighbouring district of Charaideo

Assam floods: Toll reaches 95 amid grim situation; 160K people affected
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 10:18 AM IST

Kejriwal accuses Centre of forcing Siam to withdraw report on ethanol

The AAP chief claimed the government was promoting ethanol under US pressure, while the BJP cited SIAM's clarification to reject allegations of misinformation over E20 fuel quality

Kejriwal accuses Centre of forcing Siam to withdraw report on ethanol
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 10:15 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2026: Scottish police probe reports of missing athletes

There have been numerous cases of athletes seeking asylum following previous Commonwealth Games, including 2018 on the Gold Coast in Australia and in 2014 when hosted by Glasgow

Commonwealth Games 2026: Scottish police probe reports of missing athletes
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 10:12 AM IST

Gianni Infantino gets internal support to stay on as Fifa president

Football's governing body acknowledged mistakes in handling the proposed World Cup commercial venture, while senior officials reaffirmed their support for president Gianni Infantino

Gianni Infantino gets internal support to stay on as Fifa president
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 10:10 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex up 100 pts; Bharat Dynamics, Cochin Shipyard top MidCap gainers

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap was down 0.22 per cent, and the Nifty SmallCap was up 0.15 per cent

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex up 100 pts; Bharat Dynamics, Cochin Shipyard top MidCap gainers
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 10:10 AM IST

RBI emerging as Asia's rate outlier as oil shock fails to shift outlook

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said the central bank will remain data-dependent, with resilient growth and contained inflation allowing it to keep policy unchanged despite higher oil prices

RBI emerging as Asia's rate outlier as oil shock fails to shift outlook
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 10:06 AM IST

Ayush handed Shi Yuqi test as Sindhu, Lakshya get favourable World draws

India is hosting the World Championships for the first time in 17 years, with the event to be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium from August 17 to 23

Ayush handed Shi Yuqi test as Sindhu, Lakshya get favourable World draws
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 10:03 AM IST

Solid debut! MV Electrosystems shares list at 22% premium over IPO price

MV Electrosystems IPO received bids for 753.05 million shares as against 3.98 million shares on offer as all categories witnessed robust bids. Overall, the IPO was subscribed 188.85 times.

Solid debut! MV Electrosystems shares list at 22% premium over IPO price
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 10:01 AM IST

Juniper Green Energy shares list at 9% premium, meets GMP estimates

Juniper Green Energy share price: The listing of Juniper Green Energy shares was in line with grey market activity, which signalled a listing gain of 6 to 8 per cent for investors.

Juniper Green Energy shares list at 9% premium, meets GMP estimates
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 10:00 AM IST

Pakistan snap eight-Test away losing streak with victory over West Indies

Babar knocked off the target by hitting back-to-back sixes against left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican, whose six-wicket haul in the first innings had limited Pakistan's lead to 43 runs

Pakistan snap eight-Test away losing streak with victory over West Indies
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 10:00 AM IST

Gold coins, rings, and livestock: Inside Tamil Nadu's new welfare Budget

Tamil Nadu's first TVK Budget sets aside over ₹1,000 crore for gold gifts and livestock schemes for women and vulnerable groups, while promising to balance welfare spending with fiscal discipline

Gold coins, rings, and livestock: Inside Tamil Nadu's new welfare Budget
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 9:59 AM IST

PB Fintech up 3% after Q1; analysts lift FY27 estimates, see up to 12% gain

PB Fintech reported 92.4 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June.

PB Fintech up 3% after Q1; analysts lift FY27 estimates, see up to 12% gain
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 9:56 AM IST

ionel Messi bags first post-World Cup double in Inter Miami 4-2 victory

Messi scored in the 11th and the 44th minutes. He has 14 goals in 12 Leagues Cup matches

ionel Messi bags first post-World Cup double in Inter Miami 4-2 victory
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 9:52 AM IST

Women's World Cup prompts NWSL to start 2027 season earlier than usual

The National Women's Soccer League will kick off its season earlier than ever before next year to work around the Women's World Cup in Brazil.

Women's World Cup prompts NWSL to start 2027 season earlier than usual
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 9:48 AM IST

SBI Q1 Results Preview: Profit may fall 6-10%; NIMs to recover marginally

Analysts said that comments on NIM recovery, the impact of ECL transition, and mobilisation of FCNR deposits for the quarter are the key monitorables that investors must track in SBI's Q1 results.

SBI Q1 Results Preview: Profit may fall 6-10%; NIMs to recover marginally
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 9:45 AM IST

Vedanta Aluminium raises ₹13,500 crore loan after group's demerger

The loan tenors range between 6-1/2 years to 7 years with the proceeds to be used to refinance an existing debt that Vedanta Aluminium inherited from the previously integrated company structure

Vedanta Aluminium raises ₹13,500 crore loan after group's demerger
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 9:44 AM IST

Matthias Jaissle takes charge as Newcastle coach, replacing Eddie Howe

Jaissle will immediately take charge of the Magpies in Spain at their preseason training camp, which concludes Saturday with a friendly match against Valencia at Mestalla Stadium

Matthias Jaissle takes charge as Newcastle coach, replacing Eddie Howe
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 9:42 AM IST

Meta debuts AI coding agent Muse Code in race with OpenAI and Anthropic

Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a beta version of the software engineering assistant, intensifying competition with OpenAI and Anthropic in AI coding tools

Meta debuts AI coding agent Muse Code in race with OpenAI and Anthropic
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 9:41 AM IST

Trump's proposed Golden Fleet could cost up to $275 billion: CBO

The Congressional Budget Office estimates the proposed fleet of 15 nuclear-powered battleships could become the most expensive US warship programme ever undertaken

Trump's proposed Golden Fleet could cost up to $275 billion: CBO
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 9:34 AM IST

IMD issues heavy rain alert across India; Delhi to see more showers

According to the IMD, widespread rainfall activity is likely across the Himalayan states, the Indo-Gangetic plains, central India, the eastern region, the west coast and parts of southern India

IMD issues heavy rain alert across India; Delhi to see more showers
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 9:24 AM IST