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Finance Ministry kicks off budget-making exercise for FY 2027-28

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- The Union Finance Ministry has formally begun the budget-making process for 2027-28, with the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) issuing the Budget Circular 2027-28 on August 2... Read More


US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Trump Escalates 'Economic D-Day' Against Iran, Hits Banque Misr Over Tehran Links - Iran Warns of 'State Terrorism'

India, Aug. 29 -- The US-Israel-Iran conflict is entering a new economic phase as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehran after months of military confrontation and stalled diplomacy. The Trump admi... Read More


Trump announces major US stake in Venezuelan oilPublished on: August 29, 2026 11:33 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 29 -- US President Donald Trump says his administration has reached a major oil agreement with Venezuela. He said the deal gives the United States majority control of 65 billion barrels... Read More


Jio Platforms' IPO plan gets Sebi nod

India, Aug. 29 -- Jio Platforms Ltd., the digital and telecommunications arm of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, has received regulatory approval for its initial public offering, clearing a key hu... Read More


Jio Platforms' IPO plan gets Sebi nod

India, Aug. 29 -- Jio Platforms Ltd., the digital and telecommunications arm of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, has received regulatory approval for its initial public offering, clearing a key hu... Read More


Trump announces US-Venezuela oil deal, calls it 'biggest oil deal in world history'

India, Aug. 29 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday announced an agreement with Venezuela covering more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, calling it the "biggest oil deal in world history". ... Read More


HDFC Bank CEO Jagdishan opts out of reappointment amid governance concerns

India, Aug. 29 -- HDFC Bank's managing director and chief executive Sashidhar Jagdishan on Saturday opted out of being considered for reappointment after his current term ends on October 26, the large... Read More


CBI arrests CGST Additional Commissioner, Superintendent in Rs 40 lakh bribery case

India, Aug. 29 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer posted as the Additional Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) in Raiga... Read More


Investment income lifts CIC half-year profit by 70pc

Nairobi, Aug. 29 -- CIC Insurance Group net earnings have raced past its entire 2025 profit in the first six months of this year, boosted by investment income and land sales despite underwriting reven... Read More


IT stocks drive market rebound after 2-day slump

India, Aug. 29 -- Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Friday after two days of losses and ended higher, tracking buying in blue-chip IT stocks and a rally in global markets. The 30... Read More