Markets climb in early trade on strong buying in IT stocks, HDFC Bank
Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Tuesday, driven by a strong rally in IT stocks and HDFC Bank. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 233.66 points to 75,022.37 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 63.85 points to 23,462.30. Among the 30 Sensex firms, HCL Tech jumped 6.5 per…
No charges on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000; govt yet to decide on MDR for higher-value payments
NEW DELHI: (Sep 15) The government has directed banks and payment system providers not to levy charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions of up to Rs 2,000 or on payments made through RuPay debit cards. However, the government has not specified whether charges would be applicable to transactions above Rs 2,000, to be paid…
US judge blocks Trump administration’s new visa rules for foreign students, journalists
Washington: A US federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration new rule that would impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can study or work in America. The decision by the Massachusetts district judge on Monday will bring some relief to international students, including many from India, and came one day…
Meta agrees to report child sexual abuse cases to law enforcement agencies: Govt sources
New Delhi: Meta has agreed to report child safety-related matters to appropriate law enforcement agencies, government sources said on Tuesday, asserting that online safety of children is a “fundamental principle” for any social media platform operating in India and absolutely “non-negotiable”. The government will take action against platforms that fail to take proactive steps to…
The $136 Billion Question
In June 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reopened a special scheme to pull dollars into the country from Indians living abroad. It raised over $136 billion, about five times what the celebrated 2013 rescue under Raghuram Rajan raised. Yet the rupee has crossed 95 to the dollar and still looks soft. Many investors…
Secret Behind Bharat’s New Foreign Policy: It Won’t Pick
Yesterday it was the G20. Today it is SAARC. Tomorrow it could be another global grouping where Bharat is not merely a participant but a power shaping the conversation. This is not diplomatic coincidence. It is the visible outcome of a fundamental transformation in Bharat’s foreign policy. The secret is simple: Bharat no longer picks…
The India Machine Story Enters A Bigger League at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026
Beginning today, September 15, Greater Noida becomes the meeting point for an industry that has quietly become one of the most important enablers of India’s physical growth. For four days, bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026 will bring together construction machinery, building-material equipment, mining machinery, construction vehicles, components, technology and services at the India Expo Centre. This…
BRICS Summit a success, we forged consensus in midst of a polarised world: Jaishankar
New Delhi: The BRICS Summit took place in the backdrop of a “very polarised world,” and “we forged a consensus” in the midst of it, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday, as he described the mega event hosted under India’s chairship a success. Interacting with media personnel here, he also spoke about what…
It was our collective decision: BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Asia Cup trophy row
New Delhi: BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Monday said the Indian women’s team’s refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi was the Board’s “collective decision” and the Asian Cricket Council chairman also “did not raise any objection” to it. India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final on Sunday in…
Suvendu attacks Left, asks people to be cautious of ‘asuras, anti-nationals’ at Ganesh Puja event
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday urged people to remain vigilant against “asuras and anti-national forces”, apparently referring to the Left parties. Adhikari also called for protecting the Satwik culture which, he asserted, has been “reclaimed” after the BJP came to power in the state in May, defeating the TMC. The chief…
