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OPINION | AI Is Everywhere. But Why Is Nobody Talking About Infrastructure? AI is more than software. India’s next opportunity lies in the physical infrastructure, electronics and intelligent products needed to deploy AI at scale across industries here. Read More

Dalal Street Eases, Auto Stocks Support Recovery, Sensex 300 Points Down, Nifty Below 24,300 The recovery came after the benchmarks had fallen more sharply earlier in the session amid mixed global cues and renewed uncertainty surrounding the situation in West Asia. Read More

‘Dimagi Naxal Party’ Emerges Online After PM Modi’s Remark, Gains 1.8 Lakh Instagram Followers A satirical group called the “Dimagi Naxal Party” has emerged online a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the term “dimagi Naxals” in his Independence Day address. Read More

Census 2027 Self Enumeration Begins Today: How To Fill Census Form Online, Steps And Dates Population enumeration will involve around 40 questions covering demographic and socio-economic details, including information on fertility and occupation. Read More

Gold Silver Rate Today (Aug 17): Metals Rise, Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, More Gold and silver prices climbed on Aug 17, supported by demand and a favourable global environment. Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and silver rates in Delhi, Chennai, and more. Read More

‘Students’ Demands Are Justified’: Rahul Gandhi Urges Hemant Soren To Meet Jharkhand Protestors Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has written to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, extending his support to students protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. Read More

Mutual Funds: Rs 3,811 Crore Lies Unclaimed In FY26, Check Why Your Money May Be Stuck Unclaimed mutual fund money rose 153 per cent from FY23 to FY26, with unclaimed dividends making up around 71 per cent of the total. Read More

India’s 300 Richest Family Businesses Worth Rs 138 Lakh Crore: Ambani Tops Hurun 2026 List India’s top 300 family businesses added nearly Rs 30 lakh crore in value since 2024, with the Ambani family leading the 2026 Barclays Private Clients Hurun India list. Read More

Dividend Record Date Vs Ex Dividend Date: What Investors Need To Know Before Buying A Stock Confused about dividend record date and ex dividend date? Know which date determines your eligibility and when you need to buy shares to receive the announced dividend. Read More

Two More Air India Pilots Fail Drug Test After Phuket-Delhi Incident; Took Off-Roster Air India ordered all its pilots to undergo drug testing under a new SOP after the flight's pilot-in-command failed two urine tests conducted after landing, with marijuana detected. Read More

Unclaimed Bank Deposits Near Rs 1 Lakh Crore: How To Find Forgotten Money Via RBI UDGAM Forgotten bank accounts can leave deposits unclaimed for years. The RBI’s UDGAM portal allows customers to search for unclaimed deposits across participating banks. Read More

IPS Officer’s 95-Year-Old Mother Found Dead In UP Home, Akhilesh Reacts: 'Even Cops Not Safe' The 95-year-old mother of IPS officer Ashutosh Mishra was found dead inside her home in Rudha Dhamrua village, Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. Read More

OPINION | The Experience Glut: What Happens When Layoffs Flood Market With Senior Talent Layoffs have created a glut of senior talent, but the real shift is how employers value, assess and price leadership experience across a changing job market. Read More

Shehzad Poonawalla Resigns Again From BJP Posts After Party Rejected Earlier Exit Bid Referring to his July 30 resignation, Poonawalla said he had reached a “final decision” after considerable thought and sought relief from his role as national spokesperson and active primary member. Read More

MG Hector Tomahawk Electric To Rival XEV 9S With Radical New Look MG Hector Tomahawk EV has been revealed ahead of its August 26 unveiling, featuring a bold design, 69.2kWh battery and up to 530km range. Read More

Fire Pilgrims Charred To Death As Massive Fire Breaks Out At Hotel In Bengal's Tarapith The blaze reportedly began at an air-conditioning switch in the reception area and quickly spread through the four-storey building, helped by fibre-based interior fittings. Read More

Share Markets Open The Week In Red Despite Asian Peers' Rally: Sensex About 300 Points Down At around 9:03 AM, the Sensex was trading at 77,722.57, down 286.68 points, or 0.37 per cent, while the Nifty stood at 24,351.90, lower by 14.10 points, or 0.06 per cent. Read More

OPINION | Lost, Stolen, Or Frozen Crypto? Indian Law Has More Options Than You Think Crypto losses can stem from fraud, custody failures or insolvency. Here’s how Indian law can help investors preserve assets and pursue recovery. Read More

Who Will Succeed Chandrasekaran? Neville Tata, Top Tata Executives Emerge As Contenders, Says Report Tata Sons is reportedly weighing a mix of senior group executives and members of the Tata family as it prepares for a leadership transition after N Chandrasekaran's term ends in February. Read More

Bank Holiday Next Week: Here's When Your Branch May Be Closed From August 16-22 Planning a bank visit next week? Check the RBI holiday calendar for August 16-22, including nationwide weekend closures and the state-specific holiday in Agartala. Read More