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India implements Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks 2026.
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Venkataramani told SC that he had extensive consultations with Punjab, Haryana, Himachal and Union ministry of power after getting the records examined by CAG for independent determination of the historical capital cost liability
NE Read More
New Delhi, Aug 2 (PTI): Senior BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri on Sunday alleged that “puncture banane wale aur tala banane wale” (those who fix tyre punctures and locksmiths) outnumbered students at the recent Jantar Mantar protest against th Read More
Kolkata, Aug 2 (PTI): The West Bengal STF is probing an alleged plan by Pakistan-based handlers to use the arrested woman, an “associate” of a suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed operative, to create an espionage and honey-trap network, a senior Read More
Bhopal, Aug 2 (PTI): Hours ahead of the Datia assembly bypoll result, the Congress suspended former MLA Rajendra Bharti from the party’s primary membership on Sunday night, according to an official statement. Read More
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Aleks Phillips
2 August 2026, 21:56 BST
Updated 27 minutes ago
Ariana Grande is to withdraw from public appearances and will no longer star in an upcoming musical production in London when she ends her Read More
Getty Images
Jessica Rawnsley
3 hours ago
Massive Attack have said they were “surprised and disappointed” by their treatment by Singaporean authorities after expressing pro-Palestine sentiments during a Read More
Dilip Kumar is considered one of the greatest actors Hindi cinema has ever seen and after his despite, there’s been a huge void in the industry for his fans. Read More
Social entrepreneur Gitanjali Angmo, activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, has shared her admiration for Christopher Nolan’s latest film, The Odyssey, while also offering her thoughts on the current state of Hindi cinema. Read More
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India implements Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks 2026.
Market closing times differ; derivatives extend ten minutes. Read More
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Capital gains tax varies significantly across asset classes.
LTCG for most assets is 12.5%; short-term gains vary.
Debt funds, gold, real estate face distinct tax rules. Read More
The prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders have been reduced by over Rs 200 in Delhi and Kolkata, extending relief to restaurants, hotels and other commercial establishments. The revised rates came into effect starting Saturday. Read More
India’s automotive industry is no longer just about building vehicles but about enabling aspirations, innovation and economic progress, ABP Network CEO Sumanta Dutta said while delivering the keynote address at the ABP Live Auto Awards 2026 on Read More
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Gold and silver prices decreased Friday amid subdued spot demand.
MCX gold futures fell 0.56% to ₹1,44,022.
International gold futures slipped 0.69% to $4,075. Read More
Image credit – istock
Indian travellers can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets online for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, after NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) enabled UPI acceptance on the attraction’s Read More
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has introduced the Egencia AI connector in Anthropic’s Claude, enabling business travellers and enterprise AI agents to search, book and manage policy-compliant air and hotel bookings di Read More
Amrit Bhawan, a heritage riverside retreat in Haridwar, has announced A Week of Wellness by the Ganga, a curated wellness programme scheduled from 25 July to 1 August 2026. Read More
Magnicity has unveiled the newly renovated Euromast in Rotterdam, introducing a refreshed visitor experience that combines immersive attractions, upgraded hospitality and panoramic views of the Dutch city. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled a series of new onboard enhancements for Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem, introducing upgraded wellness facilities, new adults-only spaces and additional guest amenities across both ships. Read More
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