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Benchmark indices rose in early trade, boosted by IT stock buying and global markets reacting to a potential US Federal Reserve rate cut. Sensex and Nifty gained, while Asian and US markets showed positive trends amid investor optimism.
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The rupee gained 18 paise to 87.34 against the US dollar in early trade, supported by positive domestic equities. Traders watch US economic data, August 27 tariffs, and Fed signals, while global oil and India’s forex reserves also showed gains.
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SpaceX postponed the 10th test flight of its Starship rocket minutes before launch due to a ground systems issue. The delay follows earlier failures in Flights 7, 8, and 9. Starship is intended for NASA’s Artemis 3 lunar mission and future Mars exploration.
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Bollywood actress Ananya Panday shares excitement about her upcoming films “Chand Mera Dil” with Lakshya Lalwani and “Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri” with Kartik Aaryan, promising audiences a chance to see different sides of her acting.
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A container truck carrying 255 laptops from Mumbai to Chennai was found abandoned near Medarametla in Bapatla district. Police suspect the driver and cleaner stole the laptops and are on the lookout.
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Actress Saiee Manjrekar opens up about growing up around her father Mahesh Manjrekar, sharing how his lessons in discipline, humility, and merit shaped her acting journey.
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Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound closed IFFM 2025 with a standing ovation, winning Best Film and Best Director. The Dharma Productions film had earlier premiered at Cannes and features Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor.
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A severe shortage of urea in Siddipet district has forced farmers to sleep overnight at cooperative outlets, highlighting the ongoing challenges in fertiliser supply and the impact on agriculture.
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The 5th GAMA Awards will be held on August 30 in Dubai, featuring star performances, special guests, and awards across 24 crafts of Tollywood, celebrating the best of 2024 cinema.
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Lucknow celebrates IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic 18-day mission to the International Space Station, with students, family, and officials welcoming the astronaut amid nationwide pride.
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Himachal Pradesh faces widespread disruption due to heavy rainfall, with schools closed in Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Una, and Solan, 484 roads blocked, and damage to power and water supply infrastructure.
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The funding, announced in Kyiv by Canadian PM Mark Carney, includes armored vehicles, drones, medical equipment, and air defence systems to bolster Ukraine’s military capabilities.
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Delhi Metro fares have been revised for the first time in eight years, with increases of Rs 1–4 across most lines and up to Rs 5 on the Airport Express Line.
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Bigg Boss 19 has officially launched in Mumbai with Salman Khan returning as the host. This season features a diverse group of contestants, including actors, influencers, and musicians, though most are relatively unknown except for a few popular names like Amaal Mallik, Gaurav Khanna, and Ashnoor Kaur.
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A prisoner from Bihar briefly escaped from Cherlapally Central Prison in Hyderabad on Sunday while carrying out wall painting work assigned by the jail authorities.
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Farveez Maharoof backs India as favourites for the Men’s T20 Asia Cup, praising their fast-bowling attack with Bumrah, while Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are dark horses, ahead of the UAE tournament
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The 14th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025 drew 28,300 runners, featured elite international athletes, broke a course record, and raised Rs 1.4 crore for charity, marking a record turnout for India’s marathon season
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A female employee has lodged a complaint against her employer of a private firm in Hyderabad, accusing him of repeated sexual harassment. A case has been registered by the SR Nagar police, and an investigation is underway.
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Despite aiming to ensure probity among top leaders, the Bill is legally and practically flawed— from violating SC rulings to governance paralysis
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Emma Raducanu returned to Flushing Meadows with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 first-round win over Ena Shibahara, her first US Open victory since 2021, setting up a second-round clash with Kudermetova or Tjen
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Manchester United were held 1-1 by Fulham after Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty and substitute Emile Smith Rowe equalised, leaving United still searching for their first Premier League win of the season
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While the earlier order would have been unworkable and inhumane, the Supreme Court in its revised order has placed the burden of handling the issue of street dogs squarely back on municipal governance
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Despite concerns from contractors and appeals to reconsider, the Telangana government will proceed with implementing the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) for road infrastructure. The decision follows a meeting with ministers and stakeholders, where contractors warned of massive job losses.
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An 18-month-old boy tragically drowned after falling into an agricultural well at Raikal in Saidapur mandal, Karimnagar district, while his parents were occupied nearby with farm work.
