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Intel shares rise 4% on report of possible US government stake purchase

Trump, who called the meeting "very interesting", has taken an unprecedented approach to interventions and deal-making with corporate America

Realty, hospitality firms upbeat on GST Diwali bonanza and tax relief

Real estate and hospitality companies hope that GST reforms, including lower taxes and simplified compliance, will boost demand, support tourism, and aid in the growth of the economy

Nagaland Governor La Ganesan passes away at 80 in Chennai hospital

Ganesan was undergoing treatment at the ICU of the hospital for the past few days and he died on Friday night, the Kohima Raj Bhavan PRO said

Muthoot Finance to inject ₹200 crore into home loan arm for growth

Muthoot Finance plans to invest Rs 200 crore in its housing finance subsidiary, Muthoot Homefin, for growth, as the home loan arm's assets under management rise 41% in Q1 FY26

What a possible Russia-Ukraine ceasefire could mean for global markets

This is a conflict that sparked an energy shock, sent food prices soaring, battered European assets and cut Russia's economy off from much of the Western world

Crude oil prices fall ahead of Trump-Putin meeting at Alaska summit

Brent crude futures were down 89 cents, or 1.3 per cent, at $65.95 a barrel by 1315 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were 97 cents, or 1.5 per cent, lower at $62.99

India Inc sees capex, demand surge after Modi's Next-Gen GST overhaul plan

PM Modi's promise of a sweeping GST overhaul aims to lower tax rates, simplify compliance, and modernise the system, spurring growth in sectors like manufacturing, housing, and consumer goods

GST overhaul: Most items to attract 5%, 18% tax; luxury goods may touch 40%

Nearly 99 per cent of items currently taxed at 12 per cent are expected to move to the 5 per cent slab, while most of the goods in the 28 per cent bracket would fall under the 18 per cent rate

India's foreign exchange reserves rise by $4.7 billion to $693 billion

India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $4.7 billion to $693 billion for the week ending August 8, boosted by an increase in foreign currency assets, gold reserves, and IMF holdings

Indian community marks 79th I-Day with vibrant celebrations in London

Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami opened the festivities by unfurling the Tricolour followed by the National Anthem echoing across the India House courtyard in Aldwych

J-K cloudburst: IAF on standby with 3 helicopters for rescue, relief work

Operations will commence at the "first available operational weather window", a source said

Trump to impose tariffs on steel, semiconductor chips from next week

He said the rates would be lower at the start to allow companies to come and build up domestic manufacturing, rising later. He gave no exact rates

Swiggy hikes platform fee to ₹14 in select regions for festive season

Swiggy temporarily raises platform fee from Rs 12 to Rs 14 in select regions during the festive season to manage high demand, with the hike expected to be rolled back soon

US retail sales rise 0.5% in July on strong auto demand, major promotions

Retail sales rose 0.5% last month after an upwardly revised 0.9% gain in June, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Friday

Best chapters of India-Israel partnership still lie ahead, says Netanyahu

Congratulating India and dear friend Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day, Netanyahu said Israel and India are two proud democracies, bound by history, innovation, and friendship

Tech Wrap Aug 15: WhatsApp, Samsung's Micro RGB display, iPhone 17 series

WhatsApp tests Meta AI-powered writing assistant. Samsung brings Micro RGB display tech. Apple iPhone 17 series launch. Google NotebookLM guide. Made by Google 2025

Delhi CM Gupta meets children in the rain after maiden I-Day address

Drenched but smiling, Gupta clicked photographs with the children and shook hands with parade participants and security personnel

BrahMos made in Lucknow proves the power of 'swadeshi' tech: CM Adityanath

The chief minister greeted citizens on the occasion of 79th Independence Day and unfurled the national flag at the UP Vidhan Sabha in Lucknow

Vitamin D toxicity: Excess levels can cause kidney stones, heart problems

Understanding how excess vitamin D affects the body can help prevent kidney injury and heart complications. Experts recommend periodic tests and safe supplementation

EaseMyTrip sees 81% surge in hotel, holiday bookings in June quarter

Hotels and holiday package bookings grew by 81.2 per cent year-on-year, rising from 1.8 lakhs to 3.3 lakhs, the firm said in a statement