Gurgaon woman busts myth of ‘lavish corporate life’, says salary disappears after paydayA Gurgaon woman shared how bills and daily expenses left her with little of her salary soon after payday. Published on: Sep 1, 2026, 14:24:23 IST By Mahipal Singh Chouhan Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy
Who is Hannah Israel? Heartbroken owner speaks out after beloved donkey HeeHaw is killed by cop: ‘He was my son!’Hannah Israel, the owner of a donkey, HeeHaw, was left heartbroken after a Cedartown police officer allegedly shot the animal dead in Polk County. Published on: Sep 1, 2026
India is preparing a framework that would let AI agents make small digital payments without approval for every transaction, three sources familiar with the matter said, potentially making UPI one of the world's largest networks with agentic payments
Founder who survived on bread, water at 18 thinks everyone should go ‘completely broke’ onceA Mumbai-based founder claimed that surviving on bread and water at 18 removed his fear of startup failure and financial losses. Updated on: Sep 1, 2026
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states sued Amazon on Monday for allegedly "manipulating" online auctions for digital advertising, resulting in more than $20 billion in overcharges for 1.2 million customers. Amazon "has secretly and systematically overcharged its approximately 1
‘Prove my role, I’ll retire’: Karanataka minister Priyank Kharge challenges HD Kumaraswamy over KPSC rowKarnataka minister Priyank Kharge claimed Kumaraswamy was asked by the RSS or Amit Shah to target him. Updated on: Sep 1, 2026, 14:28:17 IST PTI Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link
Always looking for a sweet treat after dinner? Fitness coach Eric Roberts shares 3 reasons for late-night sugar cravings Published on: Sep 1, 2026, 14:09:20 IST By Eshana Saha Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Read more to find out why your sugar cravings intensify at the end of the day!
3-year-old kidnapped from Delhi found 1,000 km away in Bihar; accused woman had 6 daughters, wanted a sonThe child went missing while he was playing near his mother, who had gone to the hospital to collect medicines, police said. Updated on: Sep 1, 2026
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India’s economy grew 7.8% year-on-year in the April-June quarter of FY27, significantly stronger than the market expectation of around 7.1% and above the Reserve Bank of India’s 7% projection. The latest number is particularly important because it came at a time when the global economy was
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Sensex, Nifty open flat amid renewed crude oil price rally, global tensionsThe 30-share BSE Sensex declined 307.24 points, or 0.40 per cent, to close at 76,957.27 with 20 of its constituents ending lower and 10 with gains on Monday Updated on: Sep 1, 2026
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The growth in India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) stood at 7.8% in the April-June 2026 quarter (Q1 FY27), quicker than the 6.9% recorded in Q1 of last year, but slower than the 8.6% of the January-March 2026 quarter. The stronger performance in Q1 of this year as compared to last year has been
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Shares of aviation companies came under pressure on Tuesday after aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines were increased by 5.46%, or Rs 6.28 per litre, adding to the cost burden for carriers. InterGlobe Aviation, the parent of IndiGo, fell 3.21% to Rs 5,066
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Shares in fast-fashion giant Shein fell in their highly anticipated stock market debut on Tuesday as the firm listed in Hong Kong after a long quest to go public. It comes after failed attempts to list in the US and UK, as concerns were raised over issues including Shein's labour practices and its
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Over 200 Zomato employees in 'customer delight' section in Hyderabad to be laid offEmployees impacted by the layoffs will also be helped in their search for relevant opportunities. Published on: Sep 1, 2026, 09:36:24 IST By HT Business Desk Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Zomato is expected
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On August 21, a three-judge Supreme Court Bench led by the Chief Justice of India dismissed a petition and sought a fresh one in a case on minimum wages in rural employment guarantee programmes. The Bench lauded MGNREGA’s role in rural development
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The price of the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by Rs 9.50, raising costs for restaurants, hotels and other businesses that rely on commercial cooking gas. The revised prices came into effect from September 1, with new rates applicable across major cities
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S&P 500 September outlook: Key risks investors should watch as stocks near record highS&P 500 enters September near a record high. Investors should watch Fed rates, Treasury yields, VIX, sentiment, support levels and earnings growth. Updated on: Sep 1, 2026
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Stock market falls as Iran tensions return; Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq dropUS stocks fell as Iran tensions returned, pushing oil prices higher. Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped, while August gains remained intact. Updated on: Aug 31, 2026, 21:00:52 IST By Durva More Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link
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India's commerce minister Piyush Goyal led the country's largest-ever business delegation to Japan last week in a bid to expand trade and investment ties between the two countries. His visit came as Japan's deepening push into Asia's third largest economy has become increasingly more apparent
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The rupee fell 13 paise to trade at 95.56 per U.S. dollar on Monday (August 31, 2026) morning pressured by rising crude oil prices and geopolitical strain. Forex traders said market participants have raised the probability of a September Fed rate hike, pushing U.S
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Political News, Government Policies & Election Updates
US President Donald Trump’s tenure has vindicated many in the Indian foreign policy establishment prone to reflexive anti-Americanism. However, the recent history of intensified engagement between India and the US, the ongoing bureaucratic collaboration
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The Congress on Monday (August 31, 2026) questioned the 7.8% GDP growth recorded in the April-June quarter, with the party’s communication chief Jairam Ramesh describing the figures as a “GDP — Greatly Distorted Picture” of the state of the economy. In a post on X, Mr
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Congress leader P Chidambaram has flagged India’s 106th position among 179 countries in V-Dem’s Electoral Democracy Index. India scored 0.38 for 2025, its lowest since 1975, according to V-Dem, which classifies the country as an “electoral autocracy”
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A joint team inspected fire safety measures on every floor of the Camac Street building. This exercise was part of an ongoing fire safety audit by officials. The team assessed fire safety and compliance with building norms on all levels. Access for fire brigades and water pressure were also checked
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Congress will organize state-level protest marches nationwide against Rahul Gandhi's FIR. They are demanding an FIR against BJP workers for a casteist ritual. The party opposes the BJP's anti-Dalit and anti-constitutional agenda. An FIR was registered against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani, Uttarakhand
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In August last year, Rafikul Biswas was picked up from his home in Bengaluru, and accused of being an undocumented migrant from Bangladesh. Biswas, who is originally from Nadia district in Bengal, spent four months in a detention centre in the city
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Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced a milk procurement price increase to Rs 44 per litre. He also revealed plans for a semiconductor park and new electricity corridors in Kanchipuram. Meanwhile, Mumbai's milk prices will rise by Rs 9 per litre starting September 1, 2026
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An FIR was filed against Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on a purification ritual. The Congress party criticized the Uttarakhand government for this action. They questioned why no case was filed against those who performed the ritual. The Congress stated they would respond through democratic and legal
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A national OBC conference on Sunday (August 30, 2026) demanded that the Central government make caste enumeration mandatory in the nationwide Census and assign a separate “unique code” to every caste. Conducting a Census without these measures would be a waste of public money
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Union minister Kiren Rijiju condemned alleged desecration of the Indian flag during a protest outside Madison Square Garden in New York, where RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed an event attended by 6,000 community members and interfaith leaders. Rijiju warned that criticism is acceptable
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An FIR has been registered against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani. This action follows a complaint alleging casteist remarks made by the Congress leader. The complaint claims Gandhi gave a casteist spin to a religious ritual. Various laws, including the SC/ST Act, have been invoked against him
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On the morning of August 29, more than 5,000 people of Indian-origin trickled into New York’s Madison Square Garden to see one man take the stage: Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological parent of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party
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Lifestyle News, Health Tips & Fashion Trends
63-year-old grandmother shares 1 exercise senior citizens must do to stay independent as they age: 'Knee pain is tricky' Published on: Sep 1, 2026, 14:05:05 IST By Sanya Panwar Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Think you should skip squats due to knee pain? This 63-year-old fitness coach says
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Like many Gen Zs in Kozhikode, Athira K.B. enjoys eating out and spends much of her free time watching short food videos on Instagram. “If a restaurant regularly pops up on my feed, I instantly feel like checking out what makes it so special,” the 22-year-old college student says
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Step inside Mouni Roy’s beautiful 4 BHK apartment in Mumbai featuring minimal décor and a cosy library Published on: Sep 1, 2026, 11:30:03 IST By Anukriti Srivastava Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Mouni Roy gave a house tour of her Mumbai 4 BHK apartment
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National Nutrition Week 2026 will be observed in India from September 1 to 7, bringing attention to the role of food and nutrition in health, growth and overall well-being. The annual observance encourages people to understand the importance of balanced diets
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Hrithik Roshan gave fans a glimpse into his idea of a perfect morning, even if it began well into the afternoon. The actor recently took to Instagram to share a series of snapshots from his day, captioning the post simply, “It’s a good morning
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European traveller says he was scared to visit India due to 'bad image, stereotypes': 'I found more kindness than chaos' Published on: Sep 1, 2026, 10:51:25 IST By Sanya Panwar Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Expecting chaos, he found kindness: Robert says India changed how he judges places
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As Janmashtami approaches, homes begin to take on a festive glow. Laddu Gopal gets a new outfit, the little cradle is beautifully decorated, flowers are brought in and preparations begin for the midnight celebration. Amid all these preparations
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That paneer tikka you ordered, was it actually made from milk? Zomato’s latest move has put a lesser-known product called analogue paneer under the spotlight. The food delivery platform has asked restaurants to stop using analogue dairy products, but before you label it “fake paneer"
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Victoria Beckham's fashion and beauty business has made an operating profit for the first time since she founded it in 2008, the company has said. Victoria Beckham Holdings Ltd, which is led by the former Spice Girl as creative director, made an operating profit of £7.3m in 2025, accounts show
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Step inside Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth's first home in Chennai: 18th-floor gem that blends vintage and modern styles Updated on: Aug 31, 2026, 14:10:07 IST By Krishna Pallavi Priya Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link A look inside Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth's first home in Chennai
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Melatonin is often seen as the gentler alternative when sleep refuses to come. It is a hormone the body naturally produces, it is widely available as a supplement and its reputation as a “natural" sleep aid has made it a popular choice for people struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep
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Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions.Add a little shine and sparkle to your lips with these 5 glitter lipsticksIf you are bored of your regular lipsticks then its time to switch to glitter lipsticks
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Technology News, Gadget Reviews & Digital Trends
WhatsApp’s scam alert feature is gradually making its way to the users and some of them have even got to try out the tool and enable it for their account. We had recently shared the details about its testing and Meta is now rolling out with the latest WhatsApp beta users on Android
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OpenAI denied Apple's allegations of trade secret theft on Monday, saying the iPhone maker failed to show any confidential information was stolen by former employees."This dispute is a mess of Apple's own making, and it is trying to blame everyone else
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Meta is fixing a loophole that allowed wearers of its AI smart glasses to secretly record others without consent. Meta’s new AI smart glasses feature a white light sensor that starts blinking when the wearer is taking a photo or video through their device
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After 15 years of leading one of the world’s most recognisable technology companies, Tim Cook has officially signed off as Apple CEO. On his final day in the role, August 31, Cook took to X to share a brief but emotional message with the Apple community
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The company said Shipsy Brain draws on data linked to more than five billion shipments. This includes more than 50 billion operational events, 1.5 billion automated and human decisions, 100 billion GPS pings and over 5,000 logistics workflows. Enterprise firm on September 1 launched in beta
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Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra review: Just enough updates to call it ‘ultra’The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra gets a bigger battery, a brighter display and almost a crease-less design
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VerSe Innovation has launched SparkStation, an AI-powered content operating system. This new platform promises to significantly reduce production costs and delivery times for brands. SparkStation integrates ideation, scripting, and editing into a single, streamlined workflow
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Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions.Xiaomi Pad 8 has earned a permanent spot in my backpack: Here's whyXiaomi Pad 8 long-term review: A tablet that started as a test device, then slowly, almost quietly
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The Indian government has alerted Android users to a new round of malicious apps disguised as pornography apps. These apps are supposed to be advertised on Facebook and Instagram, but they can take hold of users' smartphones and facilitate financial fraud
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As John Ternus steps in to lead Apple, he inherits more than just the $3-trillion tech empire — a massive advantage built by his predecessor, Tim Cook: India. Cook’s tenure will be remembered for many milestones, but his relentless conviction in India stands out as his most calculated
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In the run up to the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Madhusudanan R, co-founder of M2P Fintech, spoke to The Economic Times Digital about the new frontiers of challenges for India in the age of AI, how fintechs have to walk a tightrope and why India is a better market than the US
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The government has notified the scheme with an outlay of Rs 1.27 lakh crore to boost the in the country.The scheme has been divided into six segments covering designing of chips by Indian firms, setting up units for capital equipment required for chip production, semiconductor fabs, chip assembly
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