Month: August 2026

The new contract will help participants hedge rainfall-linked risks during the Northeast monsoon and extends NCDEX’s weather derivatives beyond RAINMUMBAI

September rainfall is expected to be below 91 per cent of the long-period average, while June-August monsoon rains have recorded a deficiency of 13.8 per cent

Six-month audit will trace Fortis shares, funds and transactions involving the Singh brothers, banks, IHH and RHT amid Daiichi’s efforts to enforce its arbitral award

The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the Digital Services Act, the first time an AI chatbot has faced the EU’s strictest online safety rules. Reddit and Roblox were designated Very Large Online Platforms. All three have four months, until January 2027, to run risk assessments, or face…

Investor Peter Thiel believes society focuses too much on climate change. He argues artificial intelligence deserves significantly more public and institutional attention. Thiel’s view stems from his belief in AI’s transformative economic and technological potential. He previously co-founded PayPal and Palantir Technologies. Thiel often comments on innovation and scientific progress.

India’s services growth broadened in June, with 18 of 19 sub-sectors expanding and real estate leading at 24.7%, even as air transport remained in contraction

Qissa Khwani Bazaar in Peshawar has been a lively meeting ground for traders and storytellers for generations. Close by are the childhood homes of the iconic Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor, where they were inspired by local tales. Their families pursued success in the Indian film industry, while the bazaar endures, faithfully weaving the threads…

A historic home in Tennessee, along with $500,000, has been returned to its rightful family after local officials failed to fulfill the promise of establishing a public park as per the will. After a decade of inactivity, the descendant will take charge of crucial repairs and preservation efforts for the old house, shedding light on…

MBBS and BDS interns in Jammu and Kashmir have begun an indefinite strike demanding a hike in their monthly stipend from Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000. The interns cite rising living costs, extended hospital duties and disparities with other states. They are also seeking a written government assurance, while questioning delays in implementing earlier recommendations…

Demolition teams successfully took down the High Street Dam, reestablishing a ten-mile stretch of river access. This pivotal development has revitalized critical spawning and habitat areas for migratory fish species. The ambitious river restoration initiative was financially backed by both federal and state resources. Additionally, a newly designed bridge will facilitate flood management and enhance…