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Second half of 2026: Is the worst over for Indian stocks?

The first half of 2026 tested Indian markets with tariffs, geopolitical tensions, FPI outflows and volatile commodities. Yet, small- and mid-caps managed to outperform while IT struggled.

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 10:05 PM IST

VB-G RAM G comes into force Here's how it changes India's rural employment

After 20 years, MGNREGA has officially been replaced by VB-G RAM G (Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission – Gramin). The new rural employment law promises 125 days of guaranteed work

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 9:47 PM IST

WhatsApp's biggest update | Chat without sharing phone number: How will usernames work?

WhatsApp has started rolling out reservations for usernames, a feature that will let users connect with others without sharing their phone numbers.

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 9:21 PM IST

IndiGo launches 'Lite' fare: What changes for flyers | Indigo airlines | Cheap flight tickets

IndiGo has introduced a new budget-friendly fare called 'IndiGo Lite' for passengers travelling with only cabin baggage. Here's what the new fare includes, who can book it

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 9:16 PM IST

Markets rise in July: Will the Sensex deliver again? | BSE | NSE | Nifty 50 | Bank nifty

July has traditionally been one of the strongest months for Indian equities. As earnings season begins and investors watch the monsoon and foreign flows, can history repeat itself?

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 9:10 PM IST

Why Ford brought back 300 engineers after betting big on AI

Ford spent years investing in AI to improve vehicle quality. But after discovering that technology alone wasn't enough, the automaker brought back over 300 veteran engineers. Why did AI fall short

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 9:06 PM IST

Quick commerce is booming. So why have Blinkit and Swiggy shed $15 billion?

Despite rapid growth, Eternal (Blinkit) and Swiggy have lost over $15 billion in market value as Amazon, Flipkart and Reliance intensify the battle.

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 8:59 PM IST

Key financial changes from July 1: What taxpayers, travellers & Aadhaar card holders should know

July 1 brings a host of important changes that could affect millions of Indians. From the ITR filing deadline and free Aadhaar email updates to higher passport fees and new credit card rulesl

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 8:53 PM IST

Why Europe's heatwave has already killed 1,300 people | El Niño | France | Germany | WHO

Europe is witnessing one of the worst heatwaves in its recorded history. The ongoing heatwave has caused more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, according to the World Health Organization

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 8:47 PM IST

Gold prices on a downward trend

Gold prices have fallen by over ₹50,000 from their record high, but instead of buying more, Indians are selling their gold. What's driving this surprising trend, and is now the right time to invest? W

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 8:34 PM IST

US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order: What the ruling means

The US Supreme Court has blocked Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in a 6–3 ruling, saying the executive order violates the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. Trump’s execu

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 8:24 PM IST

Rolex, gold and more: India opens Toshakhana to the public

Why is the Indian government auctioning Rolex watches, gold jewellery, and other diplomatic gifts? In this video, we explain what the Toshakhana is, why ministers and government officials cannot simpl

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 8:18 PM IST

AI on India’s highways | Here’s what it means for drivers

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is deploying the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) across 1,205 km of highways in Delhi-NCR. But what is ATMS

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 8:12 PM IST

Apple price hike shock | Here's how much Macs & iPad will cost now #apple

Apple has raised prices of several Macs, iPads and home devices worldwide, while iPhone prices remain unchanged. The hikes are driven by a global shortage of memory and storage chips, as AI data centr

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 8:05 PM IST

Quick-commerce battle: Why Amazon & Flipkart are chasing tier-2 cities

India’s quick-commerce battle is intensifying as Amazon Now and Flipkart Minutes scale up their operations beyond metro cities. Amazon plans to take Amazon Now to over 300 cities

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 7:59 PM IST

Alibaba is fighting two battles in the US. Here’s why | Pentagon | Anthropic

Alibaba is facing pressure on two fronts in the US. The company has sued the Pentagon after being labelled a Chinese military-linked firm. At the same time, AI startup Anthropic has accused Alibaba

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 7:49 PM IST

India Inc's $3.4-trillion club: AI, IPL, defence emerge as new wealth creators

The latest Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 report shows that the combined valuation of the country’s top 500 most valuable private companies has crossed Rs 3.4 lakh crore.

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 7:43 PM IST

Scammed online? RBI’s new rules could help you get your money back | Digital fraud | Cybersecurity

Lost money in a digital scam? The RBI's new compensation framework, effective January 1, 2027, could help eligible victims recover part of their losses.

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 7:38 PM IST

Commercial LPG prices cut by ₹183.50: Check the new rates

Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹183.50 across the country.

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 7:34 PM IST

Not Passport, not Aadhaar: What actually proves you're an Indian citizen? | Pan card

Is your Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID or passport enough to prove you're an Indian citizen? Not necessarily. Recent court rulings and government clarifications highlight an important distinction

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 7:33 PM IST