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Investors reassess AI disruption risks as software finds a fresh catalyst. SaaS stocks got a boost Monday as AI labs called for a slower pace of frontier-model development. Semiconductor shares tumbled on fears that slower AI progress could weigh on infrastructure spending. August’s software rally has faced a volatile September as GPT-6 Astra revived. Software … Read more

Kolkata: Nifty 50, the leading index of the Indian stock market, has plunged about 10.50% so far in 2026 with surging crude oil prices, rising US bond yields, US-Iran tensions and ongoing pressure in the global market generating tailwinds. During this period, the BSE Sensex has gone down even further — by 12% — and … Read more

Burry said he was “watching” BYD as its shares approached the HK$75 level where he previously said he would buy aggressively. Investor Sawyer Merritt said the next-gen Roadster unveiling will take place in Waco, Texas, with RSVPs due Sept.16. Morgan Stanley raised its Tesla bull case to $840, implying nearly 130% upside, but retained its … Read more

Assam Police seized narcotics worth Rs 14 crore in two operations in Cachar. The seizure included 2.2 kg of heroin worth Rs 13 crore and 10,000 Yaba tablets. Two alleged drug peddlers were apprehended in connection with the seizures. The police seized narcotics worth around Rs 14 crore in two separate operations in Assam’s Cachar … Read more

A fire erupted at the Food Corporation of India (FCI) warehouse in Thoothukudi on Monday, with fire tenders on the scene. A separate blaze on Saturday had severely damaged the Central Theatre near the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai. A fire broke out at the Food Corporation of India (FCI) warehouse in Thoothukudi on Monday, … Read more

Barclays lowered price targets as higher oil prices threaten margins. Barclays cut its price targets for United, Delta and American Airlines due to higher energy costs but kept Overweight ratings. The firm said strong revenue growth could support higher margins if fuel prices ease.  July fuel costs eased month over month but remained well above … Read more

Congress leader Udit Raj questioned the impact of the Uniform Civil Code, stating that breaking the country’s caste system is a more significant challenge. He argued that caste divisions hinder national progress and create internal conflict. Congress leader Udit Raj on Monday said that the caste system should break and questioned what would change with … Read more

BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan hit out at Rahul Gandhi over his BRICS Summit criticism, saying India’s success left the Congress leader ‘speechless’. He accused Congress of indulging in ‘petty politics’ and sulking over the summit’s success. BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi Over BRICS Summit Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson CR Kesavan on Monday hit out … Read more

SP MP Awadhesh Prasad questioned why opposition-ruled states’ CMs weren’t at the BRICS meeting, calling it a ‘sign of the BJP’s anti-democratic mindset.’ He stated the BJP did not invite states where they are not in power to this event. Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Monday questioned the absence of opposition-ruled states’ Chief Ministers … Read more

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and his wife Amruta welcomed Lord Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturthi. Fadnavis prayed for the removal of obstacles and challenges faced by the country, state, citizens, and farmers during the festive occasion. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and prayed to Lord Ganesha … Read more