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Buy or sell: Gift Nifty signals gap-up start, Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today - 21 August 2026

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The key benchmark indices of the Indian stock market are expected to remain cautious despite breaking their recent losing streak, as elevated crude oil prices and renewed global ... Read More


Only 223 urban local bodies have ratings, limiting access to municipal credit

New Delih, Aug. 21 -- Cities are staring at an Rs.11.5 trillion capital expenditure requirement between FY27 and FY31, but most of them are in no shape to borrow for it. Only 223 of the country's 4,33... Read More


Iron Man star Gwyneth Paltrow tries damage control over viral 'off-the-record' dinner invite for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Iron Man actress Gwyneth Paltrow is in the limelight ever since the news about 'off-the-record' dinner invitation for AI billionaire Sam Altman went viral as reported by Matthew ... Read More


Govt plans new scheme to support domestic manufacturing of polysilicon

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The Centre is working on a new scheme to support the domestic manufacturing of polysilicon, a key component for solar modules, said Santosh Kumar Sarangi, secretary, Union minist... Read More


Axis Credit Card rules change next week: These new charges and reward rules take effect from this date

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Axis Bank has announced a series of changes to its credit card terms and conditions, which will come into force on 28 August 2026, affecting charges on certain international tran... Read More


Can a govt employee switch pension scheme after accepting retirement benefits? SC clarifies

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- A retired government employee cannot seek to the benefits of a pension scheme different from the one under which they were covered throughout their service and received retiremen... Read More


Who is Jessica Bowie? 35-year-old Albany woman arrested for plotting to bomb the New York State Capitol, kill senators

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday (local time) announced that a 35-year-old Albany woman was arrested and appeared in a federal court on charges of attempting to pro... Read More


Shares to buy or sell: Chandan Taparia of Motilal Oswal recommends three stocks to buy today - 21 August 2026

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The Indian stock market is expected to open flat on Friday, 21 August, tracking mixed global cues. The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a muted start for the Indian benchmark i... Read More


'Victory for journalism': Prince Harry ordered to pay £9.54 million as Daily Mail lawsuit fails

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- By Michael Holden and William James LONDON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Harry, singer Elton John and other high-profile claimants face paying millions of dollars out of ... Read More


8th Pay Commission: Can government amend ToR to cover pension revision for pre-2026 retirees?

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The 8th Pay Commission will hold its next meetings with employee unions and stakeholders in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu on 31 August and 7 September, respectively. Over the last few... Read More