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Delhi-NCR: Rain, BRICS VVIP rehearsals trigger traffic snarls from Lutyens’ Delhi to Gurugram: Check advisory

Traffic movement in Delhi remains affected after heavy downpour on Saturday, clubbed with VIP movement ahead of BRICS Summit.

PM Modi takes Metro to Delhi University's SRCC, seen interacting with children - Video

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also seen interacting with students and fellow passengers during the journey.

South Korea to Launch Tokenised Securities Market in February 2027

South Korea is preparing to launch a regulated tokenised securities market in February 2027, opening a new chapter in the country's capital markets. The framework will allow securities such as stocks and bonds to be represented and traded as digital tokens using blockchain or distributed-ledger technology. Parliamentary approval of the relevant legal amendments has cleared an important hurdle for the new market.

US-Iran war: American forces ‘permanently disabled’ 3 IRGC-linked oil tankers after attacks by Tehran

The US military announced the destruction of three oil tankers linked to Iran's IRGC after Iranian forces allegedly attacked American warships. CENTCOM confirmed two vessels were disabled near Iran, and one unladen tanker was destroyed in the Gulf of Oman after the crew abandoned ship.

German Police Secure Explosive Devices Targeting Power Grid

Police in Germany discovered 12 explosive devices near overhead power lines in two districts in the country’s east, the latest in a spate of incidents targeting the country’s electricity infrastructure.

Drunk Nagpur man kills wife after she refuses to cook dinner, heads to dance class

A woman from Nagpur sustained serious injuries, including a fractured neck and damaged intestine after she was taken to a hospital following an alleged assault from husband. A murder case has been registered, as per a report.

'Europe shrinks, Africa grows': The UN vote that could change the world map you know

The UN has backed a shift towards maps that show continents closer to their true size, with India supporting the African-led move. The United States is the only country that has casted a vote against the resolution.

Who will control the Arctic? Growing power struggle between Russia, China and the US | Explained

The Arctic is becoming increasingly important because of its strategic location, military value, shipping routes and natural resources.

Toronto battles aftermath of ‘100-year storm’ as heavy rain floods homes, cause power cuts

Toronto received 150 mm of rainfall in just a few hours on Wednesday during a massive thunderstorm. A 311 helpline was set up for the citizen during the floods.

Ahmedabad, Surat courts receive bomb threat emails; premises evacuated, searches underway

Surat District Court received an email threatening to blow up the premises with a bomb. A large number of bomb disposal squad personnel and police teams reached the spot and carried out security checks.

Ukraine war to end? After Zelensky, Putin orders 72-hour pause in Kyiv strikes

The pause in attacks on the Ukrainian capital will begin at midnight, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russia’s Tass news agency on Saturday. The announcement came as Russian and Ukrainian forces have continued to exchange intensified aerial attacks.

Russia Pausing Kyiv Airstrikes as US Envoys Land For Talks

President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to pause airstrikes on Kyiv for three days as US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrive for talks in Moscow and prepare to travel on to the Ukrainian capital.

Trump pushes for birthright citizenship in US: What it means? Who are likely to be impacted?

Donald Trump's latest effort to impose new limits on automatic birthright citizenship is currently blocked by the September 2 preliminary injunction. Here's why it is important to the government.

Tata Motors launches tender offer for Iveco Group; deal values company at €3.82 billion

Tata Motors has launched a €14.1-per-share cash tender offer for Iveco Group, valuing the Italian commercial vehicle maker at €3.82 billion. Backed by Iveco’s largest shareholder Exor, the deal targets full acquisition and delisting, amid strong Tata Motors commercial vehicle sales.

GoPro to Merge With Starman Optical in $285 Million Deal

GoPro has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with privately held U.S. optical-photonics company Starman Optical in a deal valued at $285 million. The transaction will give GoPro a financial reset while expanding its business into AI data centers, government, defense, robotics and aerospace. Existing GoPro shareholders will receive cash and retain approximately 10% ownership of the combined company.

FIIs are coming back: Can Indian stocks sustain buying for 3rd consecutive month in September?

Foreign investors returned strongly to Indian equities, with August FPI inflows exceeding $3.2 billion. Consumer Services, Financials and Healthcare led buying. HSBC estimates up to $25 billion could enter India if global funds restore neutral allocations, while strong GDP growth, earnings and rupee stability support the outlook.

Who is Shardendu Tiwari? 27-year-old Amazon Engineer leaves ₹46 lakh job to join Indian Army

Shardendu Tiwari, a former Amazon cloud engineer, will be commissioned as an officer in the Indian Army. After facing eight selection attempts, he was finally chosen through the Technical Entry Scheme, pursuing his passion for adventure and a family legacy in the military.

Who is Bittu Tabahi? 20-year-old who cleaned garbage-choked river gets job offer from Dutch NGO: ‘Come work for us’

Surendra Singh Choudhary, popularly known as Bittu Tabahi, had been independently working to clear the river of plastic waste, algae and other accumulated rubbish.

ITC’s tobacco business is going cheap but Kotak Institutional Equities thinks market has it wrong

Kotak Securities estimates ITC’s tobacco business is valued at just 11X forward earnings, suggesting potential undervaluation. The brokerage sees stronger growth in non-tobacco businesses and believes splitting ITC’s tobacco and non-tobacco operations could unlock significant shareholder value.

Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott set new milestone with $1 billion HBCU donation: Inside her wealth, net worth

Fortune reported this week that Amazon boss Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott's $42 million donations to Elizabeth City State University on the school’s Founders Day in North Carolina pushed her total giving to HBCUs well past the $1 billion mark.

Who will succeed N Chandrasekaran? 3 names emerge in Tata Sons chairman race

FII money trail: Where did overseas investors put money in second half of August after $3 billion inflow?

Foreign portfolio investors poured over $3.2 billion into Indian equities in August, marking their strongest monthly inflow since September 2024. Consumer Services led buying, followed by Financial Services and Healthcare, while Telecom and Power continued facing significant FPI outflows.

Former Tata Technologies CEO McGoldrick sells shares worth Rs 165 crore

Patrick McGoldrick, former Tata Technologies CEO, sold shares worth Rs 165 crore. He offloaded 21 lakh shares, reducing his stake to 0.62 percent. Mutual funds and asset management firms acquired these shares at Rs 785 each. Tata Technologies reported an 8 percent net profit rise for the March quarter. The company had a strong stock market debut in November 2023.