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Chandra Grahan 2026 Time: Will Lunar Eclipse be visible in India? Check August 28 timings and sutak rules
The 2026 Lunar Eclipse, or Chandra Grahan, is set to grace the skies on August 28, showcasing a deep partial eclipse primarily visible in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and western Asia. Unfortunately, this celestial event won't be seen from India, which means…
India schedule for Women's Asia Cup 2026: Fixtures, results, start time for India matches detailed
India’s complete Women’s Asia Cup 2026 schedule, including fixtures, results and start times for every India match.
I gave up on getting an H-1B visa because of the $100k fee. I’m optimistic about my future outside the US
Mishra Reddy is deciding whether to live in Canada or India Courtesy of Shreya Mishra Reddy Shreya Mishra Reddy planned to apply for an H-1B visa from outside the US. When news hit that an employer might have to pay $100,000 to hire her, she changed course. R…
I gave up on getting an H-1B visa because of the $100k fee. I’m optimistic about my future outside the US.
When news of the $100,000 H-1B visa fee hit in September 2025, Shreya Mishra Reddy decided the visa was no longer a realistic option for her.
I gave up on getting an H-1B visa because of the $100k fee. I’m optimistic about my future outside the US.
When news of the $100,000 H-1B visa fee hit in September 2025, Shreya Mishra Reddy decided the visa was no longer a realistic option for her.
OpenAI rolls out ads on select ChatGPT plans in India to boost monetization, support wider access
OpenAI has rolled out ads on ChatGPT for select plans in India, one of its largest and most active markets, as the artificial intelligence company looks to maximize its revenue ahead of its planned listing next year. Advertising would support "broader access …
OpenAI rolls out ads on select ChatGPT plans in India to boost monetization, support wider access
Ads have been rolled out for free users and those on the 399 rupee ($4) per month 'Go' plan.
Sonal Dinusha leads Sri Lanka’s great escape as India’s spinners falter in Colombo
Sonal Dinusha's remarkable unbeaten 133 played a pivotal role in securing a draw for Sri Lanka against India, as he skillfully partnered with the tailenders to stave off defeat on the fifth day. His stellar performance not only denied India a crucial victory …
NTPC studies 34 sites across 13 states for 30 GW nuclear target by 2030
The power major is also targeting 149 GW of capacity by 2032 and plans around ₹16.86 trillion of capital expenditure by FY37 across generation and storage businesses
Praggnanandhaa Scripts History With Grand Chess Tour Crown
Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu made history by winning his maiden Grand Chess Tour Finals title in St.Louis, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat. He staged a remarkable comeback against Fabiano Caruana, securing the title with a 15-13…
Hero MotoCorp to invest ₹1,758 crore in Ather Energy, raise stake to 32.8%
Hero MotoCorp will buy Ather Energy shares worth up to ₹1,758 crore, raising its stake to 32.8% amid intensifying electric two-wheeler competition.
Centre moves to de-risk aircraft leasing, financing
The Centre is enhancing aircraft leasing and financing in India by evaluating taxation, protections, and mechanisms to attract international lessors.
Barclays targets India’s billionaires as private banking competition intensifies
Barclays is targeting India’s wealthiest founders and business owners as it seeks to expand its private banking business amid intensifying competition. The lender is leveraging its international network and capital-markets expertise to serve ultra-rich Indian…
After protest against CJI, Bar Council chief, NLSIU cancels convocation event
National Law School of India University cancelled its September twelfth convocation. Students will now receive degrees in absentia through campus pickup or courier. This decision follows student opposition to the Chief Justice of India attending. Students had…
Priority Jewels IPO: What investors need to know
Priority Jewels IPO opens August 28 at ₹190-200 per share. Check issue size, lot size, anchor investors, fund use, business details and broker view.
Bhotekoshi flood: 41 bridges destroyed, govt seeks Bailey bridges from India and China
KATHMANDU: Around 40 kilometers of the road linking Rasuwa have been completely damaged by the devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi River. The flood has disrupted the Syafrubesi–Rasuwagadhi road section through Betrawati–Mailung. Similarly, around 10 kilomete…
Foreign portfolio investors continue buying, selectively adding to their July bets in August
After a robust July, foreign portfolio investors increased their equity acquisitions in August, marking a moderate uptick. Domestic institutional investors also continued their purchasing activities, though at a more measured pace. This buying spree aligned w…
Best of BS Opinion: India needs outcome-linked policy measures for jobs
Today's opinions examine India's skilling and employment mismatch, BIS certification reform, outcome-linked training, Colgate's D2C experiment and a new history of the East India Company.
India & UK set to jointly develop full electric propulsion tech for 4 landing platform docks
An LPD is a large amphibious military warship designed to transport troops, armored vehicles, and helicopters, that can land directly onto hostile or undeveloped shores using built-in watercraft. The Indian Navy currently operates only one aging LPD, INS Jala…
Public market fundraising set to hit record ₹6.5 trillion in FY27: Motilal Oswal
A rare, simultaneous surge in IPOs, QIPs, and block deals is set to propel India Inc's market mop-up to an all-time high in FY27 as pragmatic pricing accelerates deal execution, said Amit Ramchandani, head of investment banking at Motilal Oswal.
Stock market holiday: Are NSE, BSE closed today for Raksha Bandhan? Find out here
The Indian stock market will remain open on August 28 for trading. Both NSE and BSE will operate normally on this date. Commodity markets will also function as usual on August 28. The market will next close on September 14 for Ganesh Chaturthi. Upcoming holid…
Food packets may have to spill the beans
India's food regulator is considering new front-of-pack nutrition labelling for packaged foods. This system would highlight excessive fat, salt, or sugar content on food packages. The regulator is also exploring varied assessment thresholds based on typical s…
India expresses readiness for treaty talks with Canada, eyes Rs 4.65 lakh crore trade
The two ministers discussed ways to strengthen trade and investment ties and agreed on several areas of economic cooperation. "India expressed its readiness to initiate negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty at the earliest," the joint statement issued…
Why India wants Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman in Delhi
India is keen to reset ties with Bangladesh, but old tensions and new regional alliances complicate its efforts.
Maharashtra tops car, CV sales in Q1; UP leads in 2&3-wheelers
India Business News: NEW DELHI: India’s vehicle market showed a clear regional divide in the first quarter of FY27, with Maharashtra emerging as the country’s biggest mark.
A second Des Moines priest sues Homeland Security over work authorization
A second Roman Catholic priest from the Diocese of Des Moines has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over alleged delays in work authorization permits. Father Nipin Thakidipurathu Scaria, a citizen of India who now resides in Des…
Centre goes all-out to woo Japanese cos for investment
India, officials said, is seen to be a reliable player, which has a democracy and rule of law, in addition to a large and growing market. The pitch is also that a base in India will also help tap the large talent pool as well as traditional trade relations wi…
‘Govt to focus on easing processes to boost FDI’
Goyal said govt was keen that investment model should not only focus on large companies but the entire value chain that leads to downstream indigenisation. In paints, for instance, import of titanium dioxide, a key input, is of the tune of $1 billion and govt…
Daikin lines up Rs 2,800 crore fresh investment
During his meeting, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is learnt to have suggested to Daikin Industries president and COO Naofumi Takaneka that the Japanese company should go beyond assembling compressors to also manufacture them in India, including …
India emerges as global production, innovation hub: FM
At a joint presser with her Canadian counterpart François-Philippe Champagne, FM said she discussed practical avenues for cooperation in the financial sector, including cross border payments, financial stability, fintech and capital markets. “We (also) explor…