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FM Nirmala Sitharaman said high-level banking committee to be formed
Updated : Aug 17, 2026

Govt to soon announce high-level committee on banking: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Once the committee forms its recommendations and views, the government will be ready to press the button to rev up the Indian economy, said FM Sitharaman.

The treasure, which included gold coins, nuggets, and numbered bullion bars.
Updated : Aug 17, 2026

₹98 crore fortune: How an 18-year-old worker in Belgium hit an underground gold jackpot

Belgium now has another claim to fame: the summer a sewer dig turned into a €9m gold rush. As investigators trace the gold’s origins, one thing is certain: for Kobe and his crew, an ordinary summer job has turned into a once-in-a-lifetime story.

Chandrasekaran and Noel Tata briefed govt about rift at Tata, says report
Updated : Aug 17, 2026

N Chandrasekaran, Noel Tata separately briefed govt about rift: Report

N Chandrasekaran step down: Both engaged with government leaders individually, though the exact dates and details of the conversations could not be ascertained.

Dhirubhai Ambani
Updated : Aug 17, 2026

Quote of the Day by Dhirubhai Ambani: ‘Between my past, the present and the future, there is one common factor: Relationship and Trust. This is the foundation of our growth’  

He made these remarks while speaking about India's economic potential at the dawn of the 21st century, framing the youth as the primary drivers of the country's upcoming growth. 

Railway Board orders cover seven Amrit Bharat services linking Dhanbad, Coimbatore, Prayagraj, Mumbai and Delhi
Updated : Aug 17, 2026

Railway Board orders cover seven Amrit Bharat services linking Dhanbad, Coimbatore, Prayagraj, Mumbai and Delhi

Railway Board orders cover seven Amrit Bharat services linking Dhanbad, Coimbatore, Prayagraj, Mumbai, Udhna, Gorakhpur, Delhi and Hyderabad. Here are the proposed routes and key caveats.

In Ramayana, Yash portrays Ravana alongside Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Sita.
Updated : Aug 17, 2026

Ramayana's ₹4,000 crore budget: Yash sets record straight on budget, explains global scale

The actor outlined that Indian cinema must adapt to international operational frameworks if it aims to compete on the world stage. For Yash, high-budget endeavors are not merely financial gambles, but strategic necessities.

Updated : Aug 17, 2026

Vande Bharat Sleeper review: The luxury makeover that changed train travel forever

Vande Bharat Sleeper is redefining overnight train travel with luxury interiors, better hygiene, upgraded food service and modern features that promise a premium railway experience in India.

Updated : Aug 17, 2026

Tatkal ticket shock: The hidden network behind India’s railway rush

Indian Railways revealed a major crackdown on Tatkal ticket misuse, with 13,580 touts and 65 railway employees arrested as authorities target illegal reservation networks.

Updated : Aug 17, 2026

Parents are picking these books to introduce kids to India’s legacy

Discover books helping children explore India’s mythology, history, freedom struggle and inspiring personalities through stories of gods, heroes, thinkers and cultural heritage.

Claiming he was blindsided by a boardroom coup just as the struggling mortgage lender was staging a financial comeback, he is now mounting a aggressive campaign to reclaim his seat. 
Updated : Aug 16, 2026

Karma hits back: Indian-origin CEO who fired 900 employees on Zoom call gets sacked as CEO

Though stripped of his executive duties, Garg has offered to return and work for a salary of just $1 a year until the company achieves profitability, after which he promises to step aside. 

Regular maintenance remains a safer and more effective way to protect suitcase wheels.
Updated : Aug 16, 2026

Taping your suitcase wheels before travelling? Here’s what you should know

The hack may create problems if the tape is too thick, left loose or wrapped beyond the surface of the wheel.

It was not known whether Flipkart had received permission to use the photographs and personal details of the people who were not public figures.
Updated : Aug 16, 2026

'Insensitive': Flipkart faces backlash for using obituary ad to promote 'Freedom Sale'

Flipkart had not publicly responded to the criticism at the time of writing.

NMDC Q1 profit rises to ₹2,007 crore; miner targets 60 MT production in FY27
Updated : Aug 16, 2026

NMDC Q1 profit rises to ₹2,007 crore as iron ore production jumps 26%

NMDC produced 15.12 million tonnes (MT) of iron ore in the April-June quarter, compared with 11.99 MT a year earlier

E20 tested, validated: Oil Ministry says mileage depends on driving, vehicle conditions
Updated : Aug 16, 2026

'Mileage depends on more than fuel alone': Oil Ministry defends E20, calls it validated

'E20 has undergone extensive testing and validation, while real-world mileage depends on the overall driving and vehicle conditions,' says the ministry

According to SBI Research, EBITDA increased 9% and profit after tax (PAT) rose 4% during the quarter, pointing to strong revenue momentum but pressure on operating margins.
Updated : Aug 16, 2026

India’s corporate sector shows resilience as sales rise 24% in Q1 FY27

India’s corporate sector remained resilient in Q1 FY27, with net sales of 2,257 listed non-BFSI companies rising 24% year-on-year, according to SBI Research. However, profitability growth was slower, with EBITDA up 9% and PAT increasing 4%, as higher input costs weighed on operating margins.

Azim Premji, Founding Chairman of Wipro
Updated : Aug 16, 2026

Quote of the Day by Azim Premji: ‘I think the advantage of democracy is that it makes us less dependent on a group of leaders’       

Often referred to as the "Czar of the Indian IT Industry," he is best known for transforming Wipro Limited from a small family-run cooking oil business into a multi-billion-dollar global software and outsourcing giant.

This Indian train journey covers only three kilometres—and it could end before you finish listening to one song
Updated : Aug 16, 2026

This Indian train journey covers only three kilometres—and it could end before you finish listening to one song

The three-kilometre rail hop from Nagpur Junction to Ajni takes about seven to nine minutes on several through-trains. Here is what is verified—and which fare and ridership claims are not.

Five Indian beaches to consider beyond Goa’s busiest shores, from Chandipur’s low tide to remote Minicoy
Updated : Aug 16, 2026

Five Indian beaches to consider beyond Goa’s busiest shores, from Chandipur’s low tide to remote Minicoy

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Planning a peaceful Uttarakhand holiday? These five mountain destinations offer forests, treks and local culture
Updated : Aug 16, 2026

Planning a peaceful Uttarakhand holiday? These five mountain destinations offer forests, treks and local culture

Discover Khirsu, Pangot, Kalap, Binsar and Mana through verified travel facts, including birdlife, trekking access, sanctuary landscapes and Mana's official 'first village' identity.

India’s first undersea rail tunnel is part of the bullet train project — here’s everything else that’s extraordinary
Updated : Aug 16, 2026

When will India’s first bullet train run? Latest construction figures, August 2027 target and timeline caveats

The Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet-train project has completed 452 km of piers and 356 km of girders. See the latest official update on track bed, stations, bridges, tunnel work and timelines.

Updated : Aug 16, 2026

₹10,000 booking starts: Yamaha’s upcoming sports bike creates a buzz

Yamaha R2 is set to enter India’s sports bike market with ₹10,000 bookings, racing-inspired design, premium features and a possible 200cc engine aimed at young performance riders.