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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces a challenging task at Jackson Hole to assure markets he is committed to controlling inflation without worsening bond market pressures. nbsp;
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Egg prices have surged by 35-40% in India over the past one year. Current farm prices are around ₹7 per egg, with retail prices between ₹8.50 and ₹9. Further increases are anticipated as winter demand rises.
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Sectoral trends point to uneven growth during the quarter, with industrial and services continuing to provide support, but agricultural activity likely slowed down due to the delayed onset of the monsoon. nbsp;
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Niti Aayog has proposed unifying India's education and training into an integrated, outcome-driven system to prepare students and workers for emerging jobs by 2047. The framework shifts the focus from simple certification to actual employment.
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At the inaugural India-Canada Economic and Financial Dialogue, the two countries’ finance ministers focused on domestic macroeconomic stability, financial-sector integration, and multilateral cooperation on critical minerals.
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Cyberleek had previously shared several short gameplay clips from the highly anticipated Rockstar Games title, as per a report.
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Markets await insights from Kevin Warsh on ‘underlying inflation’ and key indicators that influence his monetary policy decisions. His previous comments suggest a cautious stance on rate increases, but specifics on measuring inflation remain unclear, adding to investor uncertainty.
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Google’s $15 billion, 1GW Vizag data centre is set to anchor an emerging AI corridor in India. Backed by Adani and Airtel, the project benefited from fast approvals and could bring more tech firms to the region, with the first phase expected by mid-2028.
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Piyush Goyal’s visit to Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka focused on accelerating Japanese investment in India, strengthening industrial partnerships and building resilient supply chains.
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While PLI has proven to be a game changer for electronics assembly, the hard part, upgrading factories to manufacture what goes deep inside those products, starts now.
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Apple’s iPhone 17 became the world’s best-selling smartphone in Q2 2026, capturing 6% of global unit sales. Apple and Samsung each placed five models in the global top 10, which together accounted for 26% of smartphone sales.
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‘Flash Crash’ Hits Sensex Index During Unpopular Closing Auction Bloomberg.comCAS here to stay, but open to review for improvement: SEBI The Hindu‘Move in the right direction but timing probably not right’: Equirus Group’s trading head on CAS mechanism The Indian Express"Rs 1 Lakh Became Rs 44 Lakh In 5 Minutes": Trader's Claim On Sensex's Wild Swing Sparks Buzz NDTVMeant to improve end-of-day prices, India’s new closing-auction system is producing extreme swings ThePrint
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Southern India is projected to represent 36.3% of festive frontline jobs in 2026, with strength in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai. The overall festive workforce increases, notably in large cities.
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During the breach, the AI agents demonstrated unauthorised collaboration “via an official collaboration tool provided by OpenAI” in an active attempt to conceal their actions.
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The man roasted Bengaluru's notorious gridlock after his road commute from the airport into the city took longer than his entire flight from Ahmedabad.
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Nifty ended the week lower after consolidating in a narrow range, with the broader technical structure remaining unchanged. The index moved between 24,076.85 and 24,378.60, while India VIX declined 4.64% to 10.68. Support remains at 23,900–24,000, while a cluster of moving averages continues to cap upside in the 24,400–24,750 zone.
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Catastrophic floods along the Nepal-China border have killed at least 734 people and left more than 3,000 missing. Rescue teams are searching for survivors, while Nepal has sought international assistance as hundreds remain trapped in hydropower tunnels.
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Nepal floods wash away a three-story school building. Find out how a headmaster saved all 1,643 students from the deadly floods.
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The Indian stock ended the week on a negative note on Friday. Check Sumeet Bagadia's outlook for the market in the coming with, along with the three stocks under ₹100 that he feels are a buy in current situation.
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Over the past two months, 10 penny stocks delivered gains ranging from 13% to 119%, with four emerging as multibaggers.
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India has sent 68.5 tonnes of relief materials and technical teams to Nepal. Specialized teams are assisting in search and rescue operations within hydropower tunnels. Forensic experts are also present to aid in DNA analysis following the disaster. Equipment for modular steel bridges has arrived to restore transport links. Nepali security forces have rescued many workers from affected hydropower projects.
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During August, foreign portfolio investors added over Rs 30,000 crore to Indian equities, showcasing the ongoing trend of substantial market inflows for the second month in a row. This surge can be attributed to enhancing corporate earnings and a stable economic environment. Furthermore, easing global geopolitical tensions have aided investor optimism, yet uncertainties surrounding crude oil prices and US bond yields remain pressing issues.
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Last week observed a notable decline in market valuations, with seven out of the ten top firms witnessing a reduction of Rs 1.13 lakh crore. The greatest impact was felt by Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries, linked to concerns over global interest rates and geopolitical instability. Nonetheless, there was robust buying in IT stocks, which facilitated a recovery in the market on Friday.
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A Faridabad delivery boy allegedly returned two hours after making a parcel delivery in changed clothes and carrying a knife to rob a woman and her elderly mother-in-law. Police said repeated visits helped him learn the house had no man, while a recce helped him plan the robbery, The Times of India reported.
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A study revealed that India was among the Top 20 countries incurring the highest gross extra costs for fuel amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis. India reportedly suffered a gross additional cost of USD 22 billion in the six months following the strikes on Iran.
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Chennai Corporation has allocated Rs 100 crore for monsoon and El Nino preparedness. Officials are directed to complete all preparatory works by the end of September. Funds will desilt stormwater drains and support localized disaster mitigation efforts. Tenders will repair damaged roads and deploy pumps in low-lying areas. Emergency kits and temporary workers will also be engaged for monsoon duties.
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Nearly 90 companies, including NTPC, Coal India and Oil India, have scheduled record dates for dividends, bonus issues and stock splits from August 31 to September 4. Investors must hold the respective shares as of the record date to qualify. Mastek, Glenmark Pharma and Triveni Engineering are among Monday’s stocks, with several companies announcing dividends for shareholders.
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Hyderabad space-tech firms are requesting a dedicated Space City and infrastructure. The Telangana government aims to boost space technology as a key growth sector. Startups presented proposals for a strong space policy and common testing facilities. The minister acknowledged these suggestions and stated they are under consideration. This initiative seeks to position Hyderabad as a leading deep-tech hub in Asia.
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India has become a key gasoline supplier to Russia recently. Russian fuel imports surged due to Ukrainian drone attacks on its refineries. Indian refiners supplied significant gasoline volumes to Russia in recent months. These supplies largely originated from Nayara Energy's Vadinar refinery. Russia is importing gasoline as domestic production faces disruptions.
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Eleven people from Assam are missing in Nepal following devastating flash floods. Five stranded individuals have confirmed their safety and are receiving assistance. The state government established an emergency help desk in New Delhi for families. These flash floods were triggered by a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border. Efforts are ongoing to locate and ensure the safe return of all missing persons.
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The NEET PG 2026 examination began Sunday for over 2.73 lakh medical graduates. This postgraduate medical entrance test is being conducted by NBEMS in computer-based mode. Candidates arrived at various centers across India, expressing some pre-exam nervousness. This exam follows the NEET UG 2026, which was cancelled due to paper leak allegations. The NEET UG re-examination was later conducted on June 21 for affected students.
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Family Man actor Manoj Bajpayee has expanded his real estate portfolio by purchasing 4.45 acres of agricultural land near Pune for Rs 1.37 crore. The property is located in Tailbail village in Maharashtra’s Mulshi taluka, close to Lonavala and Mulshi Dam. The transaction was registered on August 25, 2026, with the actor paying Rs 6.86 lakh in stamp duty and Rs 30,000 as the registration fee.
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Indian stock market: Amid ongoing Middle East Tension, Ganesh Dongre of Anand Rathi recommends three stocks to buy on Monday. Check top stock picks by the market expert.
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India may need to sustain annual growth of more than 9% to achieve its developed-economy ambition by 2047. Economists say reaching that goal will require stronger manufacturing, private and foreign investment, exports, domestic savings and job creation, while avoiding the middle-income trap.
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Kolkata police served a notice on TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee regarding a recent scuffle. He has been asked to appear at the police station on Tuesday noon. Three FIRs were registered, naming Banerjee as an accused in two of them. Private guards and supporters clashed with officials over an unauthorized billboard removal. Fourteen individuals have been arrested as the investigation continues.
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Vietnamese farmers are shifting from coffee cultivation to durian farming. This change is driven by immense Chinese demand for the pungent fruit. Vietnam has become China's largest durian supplier, surpassing Thailand's long-held dominance. Durian exports are projected to reach four billion dollars this year. However, concerns about oversupply and quality control are emerging.
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Consumers do not trust artificial intelligence (AI) advice, as the trust level for generative AI drops below 40 per cent but they turn to it anyway, according to research discussed on The McKinsey Podcast.
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The death toll from Nepal's flash floods has reached 724 people. Nearly 2,500 individuals remain missing after the devastating disaster struck. Rescuers continue searching for survivors and recovering bodies on the fifth day. An ice-rock avalanche caused the torrent of water and debris. Crucial infrastructure and hydropower stations were also destroyed.
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NASA is preparing to launch its new flagship space telescope on Sunday, embarking on a multi-year mission to create an unprecedented map of the cosmos and shed light on some of the biggest mysteries in physics. "It will be the biggest catalog of astronomical objects anybody's ever produced, and it will help us understand how common are solar systems like our own," Dave Content, Roman's technical manager, told AFP. dark matter and dark energy.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford has hit back at US President Donald Trump’s plan to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” with a billboard-sized sign declaring, “It’s Lake Ontario, now and always,” amid rising tensions between the US and Canada.
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India's inflation outlook hinges critically on September rainfall performance. A monsoon shortfall could push inflation to 5.5 percent or higher. Kharif sowing has recovered significantly from earlier deficits this season. Reservoir levels offer some cushion but remain below last year's figures. Weak rainfall's impact will emerge gradually, affecting rural demand.
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Reliance Industries’ telecom and digital arm Jio Platforms has secured Sebi approval for its IPO, taking one of India’s most closely watched listings a step closer to the market.
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As crypto markets face heightened volatility, with Bitcoin down 30%, traditional assets have delivered strong gains over the past six years. A Taurex study comparing major US and UK stocks, gold and Dubai real estate found Google, BAE Systems and gold among the top performers, with several technology and defence stocks more than doubling in value between end-2020 and August 12, 2026.
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Indian equities are likely to take cues from a slew of domestic and global factors this week, including India’s first-quarter GDP data, US jobs numbers, crude oil prices, institutional flows and global technology sentiment. Analysts expect the Nifty to remain in consolidation, with the technical setup balanced as investors track key resistance and support levels.
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The necklace originally belonged to Queen Consort Nazli of Egypt, who wore it to the 1939 wedding of her daughter, Fawzia, to Iran’s then-crown prince (later shah) Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
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Stock Market prediction for Monday, 31 August 2026: For the week, the Nifty slipped around 0.31% to end at 24,175.65, while the Sensex declined nearly 0.36% to 77,264.51.
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Researchers at the Minneapolis Federal Reserve revealed that massive AI demand on memory and computer hardware drove up core inflation as much as the tariffs President Donald Trump imposed early last year.
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Petrol and diesel prices remained stable on 30 August. Although prices increased earlier in May, they have not fluctuated significantly in the last three months.
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