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Stocks to Watch today, Aug 8: Titan, BSE, Biocon, LIC, Godrej Consumer

Stocks to Watch today, August 8, 2025: Titan, BSE, LIC, Godrej Consumer Products, and Biocon are some of the key stocks to watch today

Taiwan probes 16 Chinese technology companies for illegal operations

Investigators said the companies allegedly faked business registrations, pretending to be branches of overseas firms with foreign or Taiwanese investment

One-fifth of Indians aged 45 and above had diabetes in 2019: Study

Findings published in The Lancet Global Health also suggest that as the country's population rapidly ages, diabetes cases among the middle-aged and older adults will increase

Trump opens door for private equity, crypto as 401(k) retirement plans

Republican president's order directs the Labour Department and other agencies to redefine what would be considered a qualified asset under 401(k) retirement rules

Taken note of reports of China building dam on Brahmaputra: Govt tells RS

In a Rajya Sabha reply, Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh said China's Brahmaputra dam project was first made public in 1986, with preparations ongoing since then

July cooler than last 2 yrs, but extreme weather impacts seen: Scientists

Globally, 2024 was the hottest year in recorded history. Julien Nicolas, a senior Copernicus scientist, said it was important to view July's decrease in the context of two anomalous years of warming

Trump admin asks SC to lift curbs on Southern California immigration stops

The emergency petition comes after an appeals court refused to lift a temporary restraining order barring authorities from stopping or arresting people

EPA cancels $7 billion Biden-era grant programme to boost solar energy

Under Biden's Solar for All programme, 60 recipients-including states, tribes, and regions-received funding for projects like rooftop solar and community solar gardens

Trump tariffs hit India's garment makers as US buyers say move production

A 50% US tariff on Indian garments, tied to Russian oil purchases, has shocked buyers and suppliers, prompting plans to shift production to countries like Ethiopia and Nepal

Analyst suggests 'Bull Spread' on Bank Nifty August expiry; check strategy

Long build up is seen in the Bank Nifty Futures where Open interest has risen by 2 per cent along with price rise of 0.10 per cent

Trump doubles reward to $50 mn for arrest of Venezuela's President Maduro

Under President Trump's leadership, Maduro will not escape justice and he will be held accountable for his despicable crimes, Attorney General Pam Bondi said

Judge orders brief halt to construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

The facility can continue to operate and hold detainees for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but workers will be barred from adding any new filling, paving or infrastructure for 14 days

Trump says he would meet Putin even if the Russian leader avoids Zelenskyy

The president also touched on killings that have continued on both sides and added, I don't like long waits. I think it's a shame

2 dead as helicopter crashes into barge in Mississippi River near Illinois

The helicopter ran into a powerline and crashed around 11 am Thursday on the Mississippi River about a half-mile downriver from the Alton Dam

Trump may order colleges to prove they don't consider race in admissions

Trump's Republican administration is accusing colleges of using personal statements and other proxies to consider race

Israel plans to destroy Hamas and take over all of Gaza, says Netanyahu

Human Rights Watch called on governments worldwide to suspend arms transfers to Israel after deadly airstrikes on two Palestinian schools-turned-shelters last year

Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board

Trump said he has named Stephen Miran, the chair of the White House's Council of Economic Advisers, to fill a seat vacated by governor Adriana Kugler

US tariff impact: India's FY26 GDP growth likely to take 60-bp hit

Economists expect India's FY26 GDP to face a 35-60 bps hit from US tariff hike; strong domestic demand may cushion the blow but targeted support may be needed

Pharma Inc mulls offshore strategy as US tariff fears hit sentiment

Despite current exemptions, Indian pharma firms are preparing for potential US tariffs through offshore units, EU market focus, and sourcing diversification

PM draws the line amid US tariff heat, govt plans strategy for exporters

Govt working on three-pronged strategy to support exporters