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Mint Explainer | Why India Inc is retaining more of its profits

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Indian companies paid shareholders a record Rs.5.13 trillion in dividends in fiscal year 2026 (FY26), but this increase masks a striking shift: dividends grew slower than profits... Read More


Tommy John dies at 83: MLB pitcher and surgery pioneer passes away

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Former major league pitcher Tommy John, the man whose name became forever linked to one of baseball's most important medical breakthroughs, has died at the age of 83. The New Yor... Read More


Covert Mideast oil flows are keeping global prices in check

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Middle Eastern oil producers are pressing ahead with shuttling large volumes of crude out of the Persian Gulf, helping keep a lid on prices and assuaging fears of an energy-drive... Read More


India vs China at FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: When & where to watch in India, head-to-head & all you need to know

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- After the men's side started with a win a day before, the Indian women's hockey team face a stern opening test in the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 on Sunday as Dutch coach S... Read More


At AI-fueled market party, Wall Street eyes the rates punch bowl

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Enthusiasm for Big Tech and its huge investments in artificial intelligence is powering the stock market to record highs again. With a resilient economy and scorching demand, the... Read More


India to host BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting in Delhi on August 18: What to expect?

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- India will be hosting the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting and Senior Officers' Meeting at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on August 17-18, 2026. The BRICS Senior Officers... Read More


ITR defective notice for AY 2026-27: Why you may receive it, deadline to respond and what happens if you ignore it

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- For Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27, taxpayers who have filed their income tax returns should keep an eye on their registered email and the e-filing portal. If the Income Tax Depar... Read More


Actor Ananya Raj, known for 'Ghost' and 'Final Exit', dies at 27

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Actor Ananya Raj, who appeared in films including 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit and Ghost, has died at the age of 27, with her family confirming that she passed away peacefully i... Read More


Quote of the day by Khaled Hosseini: 'But better to get hurt by the truth than.'

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- "But better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie." - Khaled Hosseini At its core, LiveMint's quote of the day by Kite Runner's Khaled Hosseini means that honesty, ... Read More


Weekly Career & Finance Horoscope, August 16 to August 23, 2026: You may feel stuck between professional directions

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Career & Finance Energy: Choose wisely Several professional or financial opportunities could compete for your attention this week. Not every opportunity is as promising as it fi... Read More