Business
Punjab faces power crunch as coal reserves at four thermal plants dip to 8‑15 days
Record electricity demand in Punjab has depleted coal stocks at four thermal plants, leaving only 8 to 15 days of fuel and prompting a 4.5‑hour power cut for industries.
01 Sep 2026
Banks and Regulators Turn to Blockchain as New Financial Market Layer
Banks and Indian regulators are now viewing blockchain technology as a foundational layer for modernising financial markets, moving beyond its earlier association with cryptocurrencies.
01 Sep 2026
Meta CEO Zuckerberg Purchases 440‑acre Strancally Castle in Ireland
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have bought Strancally Castle, a 440‑acre estate in County Waterford, Ireland, to serve as a retreat during their visits, strengthening Meta’s presence in the country.
01 Sep 2026
Tim Cook Sends Final Memo, Bids Farewell to Apple After 30 Years
Apple CEO Tim Cook has sent his final memo to the company, announcing his departure after nearly three decades of service, including 12 years at the helm.
01 Sep 2026
Mahanagar Gas Raises CNG, PNG Prices Across Maharashtra
Mahanagar Gas has increased the prices of CNG and PNG for consumers in Maharashtra. The revision affects both vehicular and domestic gas users across the state.
01 Sep 2026
NCLT forms first-ever 5-member Bench to rule on Subhash Chandra's ₹22,000 crore repayment plan
The National Company Law Tribunal has constituted its first-ever five-member Bench to decide on a personal insolvency case involving Subhash Chandra, after a Division Bench failed to reach a majority verdict on claims exceeding ₹22,000 crore.
01 Sep 2026
India's GDP jumps 7.8% in Q1 2024, signaling robust growth
India's economy grew 7.8% year‑on‑year in the first quarter, according to the latest government data.
01 Sep 2026
PM Modi Calls India's GDP Growth ‘Exemplary’ Amid Economic Optimism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the country's GDP growth as exemplary, dismissing pessimistic forecasts.
01 Sep 2026
India's economy expands 7.8% in Q1 2024 despite Iran crisis and El Nino
India recorded a 7.8% growth in its first‑quarter GDP, a performance that held up despite the ongoing Iran crisis and adverse El Nino weather patterns, according to The Times of India.
01 Sep 2026
India’s Economy Expands 7.8% in Q1 Amid Iran Crisis and El Niño
India’s gross domestic product grew 7.8% in the first quarter, outpacing expectations despite the backdrop of the Iran‑related geopolitical tension and a severe El Niño weather pattern.
01 Sep 2026
PM Modi Hails India's GDP Growth as ‘Exemplary’, Counters Pessimists
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described India's GDP growth as exemplary, dismissing critics who predicted a slowdown.
01 Sep 2026
India's Q1 GDP Beats Forecasts as Investment Soars
India's economy grew faster than analysts expected in the April‑June quarter, propelled by a sharp rise in investment.
01 Sep 2026