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Fossil fuels will not disappear soon, say experts at BS Infra Summit

Despite rapid growth in renewables, experts at the BS Infra Summit highlighted that India's dependence on fossil fuels will still persist for the foreseeable decades

India to launch first uncrewed Gaganyaan spacecraft in December: Isro chief

Shubhanshu Shukla, who recently returned from the successful Axiom-4 Mission, said the experience from the International Space Station (ISS) would be very useful for the Gaganyaan mission

Parliament passes Online Gaming Bill to ban real money gaming nationwide

The legislation aims to prohibit real money gaming-related issues such as addiction, money laundering, suicides, and financial fraud

Rupee reverses gains ahead of Jackson Hole meet; ends lower at 87.27/$

Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed 20 higher at 87.27 against the dollar on Thursday, according to Bloomberg

Table for two, please: Pool, billiards tables are redefining home luxury

A pool or billiards table is more than a sporting indulgence - it's a stage for connection, where the click of the cue ball is as much about the game as it is about the company you keep

CERT-In issues a warning for Google Chrome on desktop users: Know why

A new CERT-In advisory warns Chrome users on Windows, Mac, and Linux of a flaw that allows remote hackers to run malicious code

Finance, transmission, storage key to renewable future: Experts at BS Infra

Business Standard Infrastructure Summit: Renewable energy leaders flag high cost of capital, Discoms, and storage bottlenecks as potential hurdles to growth

SAIL's Bhilai steel plant in Chhattisgarh hits key operational milestone

The MRD dispatched the highest-ever 75 trips of unprocessed LD slag, totalling 2,345.30 tonne in a single day. The earlier record was of 72 trips and 2,267.50 tonne, achieved on August 16

Jinxed? Dream11 joins list of BCCI team sponsors to face legal troubles

With Dream11 now facing legal trouble, they are part of an unwanted list of BCCI team sponsors to find themselves in some sort of operational trouble

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex gains 6th day, adds 143pts, Nifty at 25,084; BSE, Angel One crack 7%

Stock Market Highlights on Thursday, August 21, 2025: Reliance and ICICI Bank helped Sensex, Nifty log sixth straight win. BSE, Angel One tumbled on Sebi's plan to consider longer F&O expiry.

Yakult sees India becoming one of its top 10 global markets in future

Yakult Danone India JV was formed in 2005 and probiotic fermented milk drink Yakult was launched in India in 2008

GST rationalisation: GoM backs Centre's proposal to end 12%, 28% tax rates

The Group of Ministers on Thursday accepted the Central government's plan to replace current GST rates of 12% and 18% for most items with a much-lower 5% and 18% slabs, as well as a steep 40% levy on

Payments Council of India reappoints Patel, Srinivasu; Bansal joins team

The Payments Council of India has reappointed Vishwas Patel and M N Srinivasu as chair and co-chair while inducting Nalin Bansal, alongside naming heads for key payments committees

AI key to India's infrastructure future: Nitin Gadkari at BS Infra Summit

Speaking at the BS Infrastructure Summit, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said the govt is building green highways using bio-bitumen, waste plastic, rubber and 8 million tonnes of municipal garbage

Smallcap power generation stock zooms 19% on heavy volumes; hits 52-wk high

Nava said it enters the new financial year with a momentum of new projects under execution and a strong balance sheet

Google Pixel 10 series makes it easier to switch from iPhone: Here's how

Google is streamlining the iPhone-to-Pixel switch with pre-transfer emails, in-device tips, My Pixel app support, and AI-powered help

Sitting too long? Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon's trainer shares easy hacks

Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon's fitness coach Karan Sawhney calls sitting the new smoking, recommends practical hacks to add movement daily

Greenfield airports to give India global aviation edge: Noida airport CEO

At the BS Infrastructure Summit, Noida airport CEO Christoph Schnellmann said greenfield airports give India an edge as they use modern tech and focus on faster, smoother passenger transfers

Concord Biotech shares jump 6 per cent; here's what is fueling the gains

The upward movement in the pharmaceutical company's stock price followed an announcement regarding the company's Limbasi API facility

Pixel 10 series: Magic Cue to Camera Coach, Gemini AI features explained

Google introduces the Pixel 10 series with Android 16, highlighting Gemini AI tools like Magic Cue, Camera Coach, NotebookLM integration into Screenshot, and more. Here's what they'll do