Rahul Gandhi asks Congress to monitor party netas' social media stands
India News: NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is learnt to have asked the party to monitor social media of functionaries if they are amplifying the party line o.
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88% retail investors lost money in F&O trading in FY26: Sebi
In FY26, an alarming trend emerged in India's equity derivatives market, with nearly 90% of traders facing financial losses. Retail participation saw an unexpected decline of 18%, marking a significant shift not seen in a decade. Regulatory changes pushed num…
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SC faults UP Gangsters Act, says it is prone to misuse
India News: NEW DELHI: Pointing out various flaws in Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, Supreme Court on Thursday said the law i.
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Sebi eases FPI onboarding with digital power of attorney
In a progressive move, the capital markets regulator has allowed foreign investors to adopt digital signatures, streamlining the onboarding experience. This change eliminates notarisation and apostillisation for power of attorney documents, thus accelerating …
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Morning Brief Podcast: India’s Costly Crude Problem
Brent above $90 doesn’t tell the full story of India’s oil bill. Tight physical supplies have pushed some Gulf crude to a hefty premium, while the Russian discounts that helped Indian refiners after the Ukraine war have largely vanished. Disruptions in West A…
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Gujarat pitches AI, GIFT City plans at Chief Minister's US visit, seeks concessional World Bank funding
Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the US to promote the state. He presented Gujarat's vision for becoming a global hub for AI and finance. Patel briefed World Bank officials on GIFT City's development and AI adoption. He also urged for concessi…
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Best of BS Opinion: RBI rate hike only a matter of time as inflation looms
Today's opinion pieces examine the RBI's policy outlook, weaknesses in public examinations, state capacity, India's infrastructure financing gap and Omer Bartov's critique of Israel
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IT firms rethink employee pyramids as automation reshapes economics
Since the start of FY27, seven of India's 10 largest IT services firms have announced changes to their organizational structures.
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Despite Skyroot feat, India has world's costliest rocket launches
The findings are significant for the country's private space industry, for one of India’s biggest selling points has been the frugality of its scientific space missions.
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Deluge of FCNR dollars leaves banks with a problem of plenty
Indian banks are rushing to raise funds before the RBI closes the FCNR(B) scheme early, leading to deployment challenges and potential negative carry for some lenders.
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Broken toilets, leaking roofs: Why India's 'cockroach' party wants to fix schools
The poor state of government schools is the focus of a new campaign by India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
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Nigerian man arrested for drug trafficking in India
A Nigerian man, Chidera Jonathan, has been arrested in India for drug trafficking and overstaying his visa. Police recovered MDMA from him. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-man-arrested-for-drug-trafficking-in-india/
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India’s BSE cleared as eligible exchange for FTSE Russell equity indices
The development could broaden the investor base for eligible BSE-listed companies as global index-linked investment increasingly gains importance in India.
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Commentary: Arunachal Pradesh border dispute looms over thaw in China-India ties
The naming of sites in a disputed border region has reignited tensions between China and India but for now, neither country wants an escalation, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
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Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, August 21, 2026
BL Morning Report, August 21, 2026: Get today’s top business news, market headlines about key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.
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Trio facing U.S. drug smuggling charges could seek trial in Canada, court ruling reveals
Three men facing extradition to the United States over their alleged involvement in transnational drug trafficking may seek to be tried in Canada, but the British Columbia Supreme Court says the prospect is "speculative at this point."
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GTA 6 leak mess deepens as second group surfaces with alleged internal build
The already murky GTA 6 leak saga appears to have escalated, with a second group claiming access to internal Rockstar material after allegedly phishing an employee in India. The group has shown what it says is an April 2026 build screenshot, development file…
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OutStation drops merch collection that has neither tees or totes
T-shirts and tote bags make up the majority of merch sold by musicians in India, so it’s refreshing that neither of those items feature in the first official collection from […] The post is from Music Ally.
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India's pharma ambitions are running into a regulatory capacity constraint
Govt's decision under the ₹10,000 cr Biopharma SHAKTI programme to create a dedicated scientific review cadre within CDSCO is an important reform
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RBI board rejig cuts strength to 11; Somanath, Mahindra appointed
Former Isro chief Somanath Sreedhara Panicker joins the RBI board of directors, while Anand Mahindra gets another four-year term
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Bitcoin and Dogecoin emerge as India's favourite crypto duo: New study reveals how age shapes investing preference
Bitcoin and Dogecoin have emerged as the most popular crypto pairing among Indian investors across age groups, according to a report. While younger investors are driving new participation, older investors display stronger buying conviction and greater portfol…
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Gold loan jewellery stolen from bank? Consumer court ruling explains your compensation rights
A Karnataka consumer commission has ruled that if gold jewellery pledged for a loan is stolen from a bank, the lender must compensate for the gold value, making charges and stone value. Canara Bank was ordered to pay ₹88,362 with 9% interest, plus compensati…
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Sensex today, Nifty today: Why markets rose nearly 700 points on banking and IT rebound
The Sensex rose nearly 700 points and the Nifty climbed above 24250 on Thursday The rebound followed softer global cues lower US bond yields and renewed buying in banking and IT shares
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