Russia warns it could target British military sites in and outside Ukraine if Kyiv uses UK-supplied long-range missiles on Russian soil. The threat follows an alleged strike using British Storm Shadow missiles on Russian-controlled Donetsk. Moscow issued a stern warning, stating that Russian forces could target British military installations both within Ukraine and beyond its … Read more
Gujarat launches India’s first state-level sports genomics programme, using genetics and sports science for athlete development. The GBRC will collect 2,000 samples this year to create a more scientific approach to talent identification. In a move that could add a new scientific dimension to athlete development, Gujarat has launched a State-level ‘sports genomics programme’ aimed … Read more
Retail traders embrace QNX’s Hailo partnership, citing stronger edge AI performance and growth potential in robotics. BlackBerry’s QNX added support for Hailo’s Hailo-8 AI accelerator, targeting reliable AI applications in robotics, vehicles and industrial systems. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment jumped to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish’. The company is slated to report fiscal Q1 2027 earnings on … Read more
The NGT has directed the HSPCB to file an updated report on recovering Rs 1.78 crore in environmental compensation from 22 stone-crushing units in Mahendragarh. The tribunal has given the board four weeks to submit the status report. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to file an … Read more
PE investments in India are projected to reach USD 28.79 billion in 2026, as per an IVC Association report. H1 2026 recorded 109 PE exits worth USD 6.47 billion, marking a significant decline compared to the previous year and half-year. PE Exits Decline in H1 2026 Private equity (PE) investments in India will likely reach … Read more
Nepal’s PM Balendra Shah and ministers will donate a month’s salary to the disaster relief fund after devastating floods. The cabinet also approved buying 25,000 metric tons of fertiliser from India and ordered a relief package for those affected. Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah and his council of ministers on Friday decided to deposit a … Read more
Nifty-500 companies are projected to see 13% and 18% earnings growth in FY27 and FY28, reports Kotak Institutional Equities. Q1FY27 saw 20% sales growth, with mid- and small-cap companies recording stronger EBITDA and PAT growth than large-caps. Nifty-500 companies will likely deliver 13 per cent and 18 per cent earnings growth in FY27 and FY28, … Read more
Penguin Random House India has clarified it is not the Indian publisher of Sonia Gandhi’s memoir ‘Belonging’. It denied reports of withdrawing over editorial disputes, stating it remains “keen to publish the book” amid ongoing discussions. Penguin Clarifies Stance on Memoir Penguin Random House India on Friday issued a statement clarifying that it is not … Read more
Demolition of an 18-storey residential building in SNN Raj’s E-Block near Kudlu, Bengaluru, began on August 28 after structural concerns and a tilt raised safety risks. The building has 49 apartments and was valued at around ₹200 crore. Officials on Thursday began the demolition of an 18-storey residential building near Kudlu, which was constructed at … Read more
India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, welcoming leaders from 11 member nations. Under its chairmanship, India is focusing on dialogue and diplomacy, with security measures being ramped up for the high-level event. India has invited its partners and outreach countries to the 18th BRICS Summit, which will be … Read more