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Trump allows Navy to build ships abroad, orders return to steam catapults

Trump's directive would allow foreign shipbuilders to construct up to two vessels overseas while ordering the Navy to replace EMALS with steam catapults.

Trump allows Navy to build ships abroad, orders return to steam catapults
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 6:53 PM IST

How Indian economy has transformed since the landmark 1991 reforms

By 2025-26 the primary sector's share had roughly halved to about 18%, the tertiary sector had surged to some 56% and industry sat almost exactly where it began, at around 25%

How Indian economy has transformed since the landmark 1991 reforms
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 6:52 PM IST

2 UAE oil tankers attacked while sailing through Strait of Hormuz

Two ADNOC tankers suffered minor damage in drone attacks while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as the UAE accused Iran of acts of piracy.

2 UAE oil tankers attacked while sailing through Strait of Hormuz
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 6:51 PM IST

RBI's new loan rules: Experts explain faster rate resets, tighter spreads

Regulator prescribes three-month resets for floating-rate loans and tighter rules on spreads, with changes for existing borrowers.

RBI's new loan rules: Experts explain faster rate resets, tighter spreads
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 6:51 PM IST

China July bank loans post record contraction as credit demand falters

China's new yuan loans contracted by a record 340 billion yuan in July, as weak household and corporate borrowing pointed to subdued credit demand.

China July bank loans post record contraction as credit demand falters
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 6:51 PM IST

Rain lashes Delhi; waterlogging in several areas as orange alert continues

Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Friday, leading to waterlogging in multiple areas as the city remained under an 'orange alert'.

Rain lashes Delhi; waterlogging in several areas as orange alert continues
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 6:50 PM IST

Kalpataru Projects International bags new orders worth ₹3526 crore

Kalpataru Projects International on Friday said the company has secured new orders worth Rs 3526 crore.

Kalpataru Projects International bags new orders worth ₹3526 crore
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 6:50 PM IST

India's forex reserves climb past $700 billion on robust inflows

India's foreign exchange reserves rose to a four-month high of $707 billion as of August ​7, bolstered by robust inflows under policy ​measures to strengthen India's balance of payments

India's forex reserves climb past $700 billion on robust inflows
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 6:49 PM IST

Reforms@35: India grew nine-fold, but its Asian peers grew faster

In 1991, five years into the Doi Moi reforms, Vietnam's per capita income was $141, less than half of India's. Today it is $4,829, nearly twice that of India

Reforms@35: India grew nine-fold, but its Asian peers grew faster
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 6:35 PM IST

NCR developers seek project timeline relief from UP, Delhi, Haryana Reras

Credai NCR has urged regulators to implement the Centre's advisory granting a four-month extension to eligible projects amid West Asia-linked supply chain disruptions

NCR developers seek project timeline relief from UP, Delhi, Haryana Reras
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 6:22 PM IST

Sebi allows online bond platforms to offer GIFT-IFSC-regulated bonds

Sebi has allowed online bond platforms to offer GIFT-IFSC-regulated securities, expanding their product range while mandating clear overseas labelling and regulatory compliance

Sebi allows online bond platforms to offer GIFT-IFSC-regulated bonds
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 6:09 PM IST

India sees sharp expansion in retail, MSME credit access since 2021

Retail bureau coverage rose 1.7 times to 78.9 crore borrowers by 2026, while active MSME borrowers more than doubled to 1.9 crore over the five-year period

India sees sharp expansion in retail, MSME credit access since 2021
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 6:08 PM IST

DeepSeek launches V4 Pro at prices up to 14 times higher than V4 Flash

DeepSeek said ​the V4-Pro-0813 substantially improves its capabilities for ​AI agents and is available through its API, app and web products.

DeepSeek launches V4 Pro at prices up to 14 times higher than V4 Flash
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 6:07 PM IST

Jharkhand CM urges PM Modi to rethink MMDR Bill, flags ₹11,000 crore risk

Hemant Soren says proposed restrictions on states' mineral taxation powers raise constitutional and federal concerns and could hit Jharkhand's mining revenues

Jharkhand CM urges PM Modi to rethink MMDR Bill, flags ₹11,000 crore risk
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 5:58 PM IST

AGI safety paradox: AI firms warn of danger, then offer models to manage it

OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind are building more capable AI while developing safeguards for its risks, raising questions over how much influence frontier labs should have over AI governance

AGI safety paradox: AI firms warn of danger, then offer models to manage it
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 4:19 PM IST

No screen, more tracking: Why screenless fitness bands are making comeback

From Fitbit Air to Garmin's Cirqa, screen-free fitness bands are growing even as the wider wearable market shrinks - and Apple may be watching closely

No screen, more tracking: Why screenless fitness bands are making comeback
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 4:04 PM IST

FinMin warns against high turnover, payroll criteria in GeM tenders

The Finance Ministry has advised central government entities to avoid disproportionately high turnover, payroll and staffing requirements in GeM consultancy tenders

FinMin warns against high turnover, payroll criteria in GeM tenders
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 3:55 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex sheds 71 pts; Nifty settles at 24,366; Consumer Durables shares shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.53 per cent and 0.69 per cent down, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex sheds 71 pts; Nifty settles at 24,366; Consumer Durables shares shine
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

Natco Pharma Q1 results: Profit falls 57% to ₹206 cr, revenue at ₹735 cr

The company had posted a consolidated net profit of ₹480.3 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal

Natco Pharma Q1 results: Profit falls 57% to ₹206 cr, revenue at ₹735 cr
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 3:44 PM IST

Red Fort security tightened with multi-layered arrangements for I-Day

Security agencies have also carried out mock drills and advance liaison with various stakeholders to ensure better coordination during the celebrations

Red Fort security tightened with multi-layered arrangements for I-Day
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 3:42 PM IST