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Migration to cities source of urban vitality, shouldn't be pushed away

Migration is not a problem to be managed away-it is the source of urban vitality

iPhone 16 wears export crown as Samsung's Galaxy A Series muscles in

Apple takes 18% share; Samsung's mid-range workhorse pulls 25.5%

Stock exchanges freeze more promoter demat accounts for non-compliance

The BSE froze promoter demat accounts in 457 companies, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) 2024-25 annual report released on August 12

Russian crude oil continues to flow to India: First Deputy PM Manturo

Jaishankar and Manturov signed the protocol of the IRIGC-TEC sessions; details of which would be released later by the governments in New Delhi and Moscow

Microsoft limits Chinese firms' early access to cybersecurity flaw data

The announcement from Microsoft follows a campaign of cyberattacks that Microsoft blamed on state-sponsored hackers in China who targeted security weaknesses in SharePoint servers

FPI AUC in India hit by ₹2 trillion IT slump; financials cushion impact

The Nifty IT index has fallen by 19.8 per cent so far this year, the worst among key sectors. During the same period, Nifty has risen by 5.5 per cent

Karnataka HC slams govt bike taxi ban, upholds operators' right to work

Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru, heading the bench, noted that bike taxis are permitted in at least 13 states across the country and have emerged as a lawful and essential mode of urban transport

PM Modi to unveil ₹5,200 cr metro, road projects in Kolkata on Aug 22

PM Modi will also lay the foundation of 7.2-km elevated Kona Expressway worth over Rs 1,200 crore, which will enhance connectivity between Howrah and Kolkata

FM Sitharaman briefs GST GoMs on need for sweeping tax reforms

GoMs on rate rationalisation, insurance taxation and compensation cess will over two days deliberate on the Centre's 'next-gen' GST reforms under which tax will be levied at 5 and 18 per cent rates

IdeaForge Technology launches Q6V2 GEO drone for advanced mapping uses

The Q6V2 GEO enables urban planning teams to build 3D city models and conduct infrastructure audits

Gem Aromatics IPO subscribed 2.9 times on second day of bidding

Gem Aromatics on Monday mobilised over ₹135 crore from anchor investors

NATO defence chiefs discuss Ukraine security guarantees in virtual meet

Trump is trying to steer Putin and Zelenskyy toward a settlement more than three years after Russia invaded its neighbour, but there are major obstacles

Israel plans new phase of Gaza operation as ceasefire talks continue

The Israeli military said Wednesday that the country's defence minister has approved plans to begin a new phase of operations in some of Gaza's most densely populated areas

Earnings recovery can revive value funds, invest with 5-year horizon

Allocation to these funds is essential for style diversity within portfolio

Amit Shah tables Bill to remove arrested ministers amid opposition protests

Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, aims to remove PM, union minister, CM, or minister of a state or Union Territory when arrested or detained on serious criminal charges

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked during public meeting, accused detained

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was attacked during a Jan Sunvai at her residence in Civil Lines. Police detained the accused as leaders across parties condemned the incident

States will be at whims of governor if nod to Bills withheld: Supreme Court

The court was hearing the maintainability of the reference made by President Droupadi Murmu under Article 143

Near-term concerns will weigh on Samvardhana Motherson's profit margins

Going ahead, brokerages expect pressure on margins due to demand pressures and increased costs

Tech wrap Aug 20: Pixel 10 series, Lava Play Ultra 5G, HP Omen 16, and more

Google Pixel 10 series, Pixel Watch 4, Buds 2a launched. Lava Play Ultra 5G. HP Omen 16 launched. Realme P4 series launched. Meta AI translation feature released

Intel in talks with large investors for equity boost at discount: Report

The CNBC report, which cited people familiar with the matter, did not name the potential investors. Intel, whose shares fell 7 per cent, did not respond to a Reuters request for comment