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Pak-based social media handles spreading rumours amid CJP protests: Police

Delhi Police said the Pakistan-based social media accounts, many of which were also active during Operation Sindoor, were spreading rumours, fake posts and edited videos to provoke people

US launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes

US CENTCOM said the latest strikes aim to weaken Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping, while Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea

Large Indian banks revive dollar bond plans after period of lull

Indian banks are preparing dollar bond issuances before the RBI's concessional swap window closes in December, seeking cheaper overseas funding options

F&O strategy: Nandish Shah recommends Bear Spread on Nifty, AB Capital

Here's why Nandish Shah technical research analyst of HDFC Securities recommends a 'Bear Spread' strategy on Nifty and AB Capital

Trump imposes 10% tariff on Indian goods over forced labour concerns

Last month, when the US had proposed tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act, India was bracketed among countries attracting 12.5% levies

US imposes tariffs of 10-12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners

Goods from some 10 trading partners deemed to have adopted forced-labor restrictions will be subject to 10% tariffs, including India, Mexico, the UK and Canada

Best of BS Opinion: Reviving 1991 reform spirit vital for India's growth

Today's Best of BS Opinion examines lessons from the 1991 reforms, safeguards for offline UPI, enterprise digital infrastructure, state capacity and the costs of children growing up online

Flipkart set to enter online food delivery with Bengaluru pilot next month

Bengaluru pilot in August as firm expands its consumer ecosystem

Wangchuk ends hunger strike after govt assures him of meeting his demands

Wangchuk ended his indefinite hunger strike shortly after midnight on Thursday at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram

'Don't insult intelligence of students': Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi

In a post on X, Gandhi said the prime minister should not insult the intelligence of students

9 months on, GST next-gen reforms: Lower rates, larger base, higher revenue

The authors argue GST rate rationalisation has broadened the tax base, improved compliance and refunds, and boosted consumption, though its full impact will take longer to assess

Friday's Cabinet meeting to announce tougher action on paper leaks: PM

CJP delegation will meet with govt ministers on Friday

ITC re-architecting cigarette portfolio after tax hike: CMD Sanjiv Puri

The ITC chief said the company is pursuing calibrated pricing and portfolio innovation to curb illicit trade while continuing investments to diversify beyond cigarettes

NEET paper-leak row: Gangwar replaces Joshi as new Higher Education Secy

Naresh Pal Gangwar was appointed Higher Education Secretary, while T K Anil Kumar was named School Education Secretary

UltraTech Cement board approves ₹5,000 crore fundraise through NCDs

The cement major will issue up to 500,000 unsecured, listed and redeemable debentures through private placement as it advances a ₹17,000 crore capacity expansion plan

Hindalco Industries lines up potential ₹1 trillion investment in India

Speaking at the 67th AGM, Birla said, "Across our businesses, Hindalco is executing an unprecedented investment to enhance capacities in our mines, upstream and downstream operations in India."

Call for change: UPI Meta plan draws pushback from smaller players

In a joint representation, smaller payment apps urged NPCI to widen consultations, warning the proposed checkout framework could entrench the dominance of larger rivals

NCLT pauses Byju's insolvency bidding till Aug 31, giving founders relief

The tribunal stayed the bidding process after Byju Raveendran and Riju Ravindran challenged the admission of a ₹11,433 crore claim by US term loan lenders

Ashiss Dash to be Infosys CEO; to take over from Salil Parekh in April 2027

The Infosys veteran will take over as chief executive officer and managing director from April 1, 2027, after Salil Parekh completes his second term at the IT major

Cipla's Q1 net falls 39% on US business; maintains FY27 margin guidance

The drugmaker attributed the decline to a high base in North America, retained its FY27 Ebitda margin guidance and expects new product launches to support growth