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7 dead after water, debris enter THDC tunnel in Uttarakhand's Chamoli

THDC Executive Director (Projects) Kumar Sharad said around 20 to 22 workers were present inside the tunnel when the accident occurred

7 dead after water, debris enter THDC tunnel in Uttarakhand's Chamoli
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 8:10 AM IST

Stocks to watch: Honasa, LG Electronics, Physicswalla, NMDC, TMPV

Physicswallah, Bharat Dynamics, 3M India, Ashok Leyland and NMDC are among the companies announcing their Q1FY27 results today.

Stocks to watch: Honasa, LG Electronics, Physicswalla, NMDC, TMPV
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 8:06 AM IST

Trump orders Navy to return to older jet-launch system on aircraft carriers

The new mandate would likely cost billions of dollars and revert the Navy's most advanced ships to a system that takes more sailors to operate and is more difficult to maintain

Trump orders Navy to return to older jet-launch system on aircraft carriers
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 7:54 AM IST

Sonam Wangchuk calls for 'peaceful revolution' to reshape India's politics

Activist Sonam Wangchuk called for a 'second Independence movement' and urged citizens to help identify selfless, fearless leaders to bring change in India's political leadership

Sonam Wangchuk calls for 'peaceful revolution' to reshape India's politics
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

Delhi security beefed up ahead of 80th Independence Day celebrations

Police personnel have been deployed at strategic points, while additional checking is being carried out at entry and exit routes

Delhi security beefed up ahead of 80th Independence Day celebrations
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

I-Day: Delhi Police digitally maps 7 parking locations near Red Fort

The parking information is available on Delhi Traffic Police's official X handle

I-Day: Delhi Police digitally maps 7 parking locations near Red Fort
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 7:45 AM IST

'Too reliant' on foreign sources: Trump to impose tariffs on drone imports

A proclamation signed by Trump imposes a 100 per cent ad valorem tariff ​on drones of a certain size or with certain capabilities that are particularly sensitive for national security purposes

'Too reliant' on foreign sources: Trump to impose tariffs on drone imports
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 7:42 AM IST

Nearly one in three MF equity folios now in smallcap, midcap funds

Folio additions by the two high-risk categories surge to 11-month high in July

Nearly one in three MF equity folios now in smallcap, midcap funds
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 7:26 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Mining reforms risk undermining fiscal federalism

Today's pieces examine mining reforms and fiscal federalism, India's need for a caregiving policy, stronger bank boards, urban governance and lessons in crisis leadership

Best of BS Opinion: Mining reforms risk undermining fiscal federalism
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

Hindustan Urvarak explores new projects for next phase of growth

HURL is exploring green urea and coal gasification projects while considering ammonium sulphate and NPK production at its Barauni and Sindri units

Hindustan Urvarak explores new projects for next phase of growth
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 12:17 AM IST

Delhi Master Plan draft may reshape property values via FAR, TOD changes

Developers say proposed changes in FAR, redevelopment and transit-oriented development could unlock additional capacity and make infrastructure access a key valuation driver.

Delhi Master Plan draft may reshape property values via FAR, TOD changes
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 12:16 AM IST

NITI Aayog's remedy for manufacturing: Clusters and lower costs

The think tank has identified 12 sectors in which India can aspire to global leadership by 2047, with the first volume focusing on chemicals, textiles, telecom and solar PV

NITI Aayog's remedy for manufacturing: Clusters and lower costs
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 12:14 AM IST

GCPL sharpens focus on core, execution as new management takes charge

Godrej Consumer Products shifts focus to core brands and sharper execution as new CEO Aasif Malbari takes charge after Sudhir Sitapati's exit

GCPL sharpens focus on core, execution as new management takes charge
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 12:13 AM IST

Under N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons earned ₹2.71 trillion dividend

He used the dividend bonanza to invest nearly ₹1 trillion in group unlisted companies and new ventures, more than its predecessors

Under N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons earned ₹2.71 trillion dividend
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 12:07 AM IST

H-1B costs soar, prompting Indian IT companies to rethink US hiring

Indian firms cut fresh visa registrations as extensions, transfers, and local hiring gain ground

H-1B costs soar, prompting Indian IT companies to rethink US hiring
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

Google unveils Gemini 3.7 Flash AI model for coding, agent workflows

Google's latest Gemini 3.7 Flash targets coding and autonomous business tasks at a lower cost, as investors await the delayed flagship Gemini 3.5 Pro model

Google unveils Gemini 3.7 Flash AI model for coding, agent workflows
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

India's entrance test preparation market to reach $23-26 bn by FY30

India's test preparation market is expected to reach in the range of USD 23-26 billion by financial year 2030, market research firm Redseer Strategy Consultants said on Thursday.

India's entrance test preparation market to reach $23-26 bn by FY30
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:51 PM IST

UP govt fast-tracks expressway expansion with ₹15,400 crore allocation

In the Uttar Pradesh supplementary budget 2026-27, the Yogi Adityanath government has granted ₹6,500 crore for land acquisition for construction of the proposed Vindhya Expressway

UP govt fast-tracks expressway expansion with ₹15,400 crore allocation
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:49 PM IST

AMD plans to raise as much as $5 billion from debt offering: Report

The debt offering comes as AMD ramps up spending to meet surging demand for computing capacity driven by the AI boom.

AMD plans to raise as much as $5 billion from debt offering: Report
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

Air India faces challenges; group plans to induct over 100 planes in 2 yrs

Air India is facing challenges due to external volatility but remains focused on the profitability path and plans to induct over 100 new planes over the next two years, its CEO Campbell Wilson said.

Air India faces challenges; group plans to induct over 100 planes in 2 yrs
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:42 PM IST