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World shares mixed as oil prices jump after US strike on Iranian launchers

, Aug. 31 -- Global markets were mixed Monday, while oil prices surged after US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, reviving concerns over renewed conflict in the Middle ... Read More


No more cash in Uzbekistan? Indians can now pay using UPI across the country

India, Aug. 31 -- NPCI International Payments Ltd. (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has entered into a commercial agreement with the National Interba... Read More


Heritage tourism sites need better storytelling

India, Aug. 31 -- India's tourism sector stands at an inflexion point. In FY23, it created 7.6 crore jobs and contributed 5% to GDP. The sector accounts for over 5% of GDP and supports over 13% of tot... Read More


Hubble looked. Webb zoomed. Roman will sweep - meet Nasa's newest telescope that'll map secrets of the universe

India, Aug. 31 -- Nasa on Sunday launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a $4.3 billion observatory built around a repurposed spy satellite that will scan the universe in wide, panoramic sweep... Read More


Renu D Singh conferred Honorary Doctorate by US University

Dehradun, Aug. 31 -- Renu D Singh, 64, noted gender rights activist and social worker, was conferred the Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Orange County University, California, USA, on 29 August ... Read More


Oily skin issues? Here are 7 primers that you can trust for your oily skin

India, Aug. 31 -- For all those who have oily skin, we know your struggle. Your makeup looks all intact until you leave home and after the first few hours, you start seeing shiny T-zones and sweat spr... Read More


Benchmarks end lower as US-Iran tensions, crude prices weigh

Mumbai, Aug. 31 -- Key equity benchmarks ended lower on Monday, with the Nifty slipping below 24,100 as renewed US-Iran tensions, higher crude oil prices and weak global cues weighed on sentiment. The... Read More


Inside India's quest to build a sovereign AI chip

Bengaluru/New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- In October 1985, the United States refused to allow the sale of a supercomputer to India fearing the government may use it for progressing nuclear research and building... Read More


FBR and Customs take action against misuse of export facilitation schemePublished on: August 31, 2026 4:23 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 31 -- Pakistan Customs has taken enforcement measures against the misuse of exemptions under the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) through alleged misdeclaration of imported fabric, an i... Read More


"Testament to leadership of Modi Ji": Amit Shah hails India's 7.8 per cent GDP growth in Q1 FY 2026-27

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday hailed India's 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the first quarter (Q1) of the financial year 2026-27, describing it as a testament to the vision... Read More