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MeitY asks Meta to revamp algorithms, submit compliance roadmap to curb deepfakes, propaganda: Govt Sources

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has asked Meta to revamp its algorithms and provide a compliance roadmap to curb the spread of deepfakes, propaganda... Read More


SPECIAL REPORT: Inside fragile chain holding Kano, Gombe's immunisation systems together

Nigeria, Aug. 8 -- Under the harsh April sun, the heat was oppressive in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. But 56-year-old Uma Usman kept walking from one compound to another, calling out fam... Read More


HC notice to HYDRAA chief, others over Salkam Cheruvu encroachment

Hyderabad, Aug. 8 -- The Telangana High Court on Friday, August 8, issued contempt notices to five senior IAS and IPS officers, including special chief secretary Jayesh Ranjan and HYDRAA commissioner ... Read More


SBI Q1FY27 results beat market estimates. Is this a stock to buy?

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The State Bank of India (SBI) declared its Q1 results 2026 on Friday. In its first-quarter results for the financial year 2026-27, the PSU bank recorded a standalone net profit of... Read More


India's resilient economy to support markets but global risks remain elevated: SEBI

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- India's financial markets are likely to remain supported by resilient domestic economic fundamentals in 2026-27, although heightened geopolitical uncertainty, elevated commodity p... Read More


Paul Merchants Gets RBI Approval for Perpetual AD Category-II Licence Under Revised FEMA Framework

Chandigarh, Aug. 8 -- Paul Merchants has been helping Indians connect with the world by providing foreign exchange services for travellers, facilitating various types of overseas remi... Read More


Nifty 50 Outlook: Waiting for a trigger

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Nifty 50, Sensex and Nifty Bank index opened the week with a wide gap-up last week. But thereafter, they stayed in a narrow range all through the week. The benchmark indices were ... Read More


Uttarakhand CM responds after Rishabh Pant seeks help to shift back home: 'Your sentiment of returning here.'

India, Aug. 8 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday assured Rishabh Pant that the authorities will look into the matter after the India wicketkeeper-batter made a plea for "lan... Read More


AI renders analysis cheap, relationships expensive

Nepal, Aug. 8 -- Last year I sat across from the managing partner of a small advisory firm while he named a fear most people in his seat keep to themselves. His partners are in their 70s and 80s. Almo... Read More


[Update] Now, Finance Ministry Rules Out Consumer UPI Charges Amid MDR Debate

India, Aug. 8 -- Update | August 8, 21:16 ISST Addressing concerns over merchant discount rates (MDR) on UPI, the finance ministry categorically clarified that consumers will not be charged for makin... Read More