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Corruption, a necessary ingredient in Politics

Revanth flags 10 TMC RDS water shortfall

KTR blames Congress for Telangana realty slowdown

Telangana kicks off state-wide SIR exercise

Ramchander Rao, Kishan back SIR

Propaganda as weapon in emergency season

Work one extra hour, build a stronger TG: CM to govt staff

Telangana to setup 53 new ACTs at Rs 2,000 crore: Vivek Venkatswamy

Seethakka calls for special attention to government schools and hostels

‘Energy dept to recruit over 600 engineers’

Market/Money

‘Very close on trade deal with US’

26-06-2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the trade pact with the US is "very close", but it cannot come into force unless India secures a competitive tariff advantage over its competitor nations.

Oil drops to pre-war levels

26-06-2026

Global benchmark Brent crude briefly slipped below $72.48 per barrel on Thursday, its lowest level since before the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, before recovering slightly to trade near $72.63. The sharp fall signals that the war-driven risk premium in oil is rapidly fading as supply concerns ease.

Retail lending sector entering multi-decade growth cycle: ARAL

26-06-2026

India's retail lending sector is entering a multi-decade growth cycle, supported by digital underwriting, financial inclusion, rising household incomes and expansion of secured credit segments, according to a report released by Anand Rathi Advisors Limited (ARAL).

Sensex, Nifty end marginally higher

26-06-2026

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty advanced on Thursday on gains in auto, aviation and banking shares as softening crude oil prices and a rally in global markets boosted investor sentiment.

Iran Oil Min meets Puri, discusses enhancing hydrocarbon cooperation

26-06-2026

Iran's Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad on Thursday met with Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector.

Hsg sales rises 19% in Apr-Jun across 9 cities

26-06-2026

Housing sales rose 19% to 1,12,458 units during the April-June period across the top nine cities despite global economic uncertainties, according to PropEquity.

Samsung Redefines Premium Residential Cooling with Smart Air Care

25-06-2026

Samsung, today announced the deployment of its next-generation residential climate solutions that combine WindFree™ cooling, PM1.0 purification, SmartThings connectivity and AI-enabled VRF technology to redefine premium living experiences in India.

Kotak BizLabs and NSRCEL Announce Women Startup Program

25-06-2026

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (“KMBL” / “Kotak”) today announced the upcoming edition of the Women Startup Program (“WSP”) by NSRCEL, powered by Kotak BizLabs. The programme, a CSR initiative by Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd, provides critical, long-cycle support for women founders navigating the journey from ideation to scale-up, with a distinct focus on unlocking potential in Tier-II and Tier-III cities. WSP has till now brought 600+ aspiring and established women entrepreneurs under the vital ecosystem access and mentorship.

Fireback & Barback open at The Loft, Hyderabad

24-06-2026

Following the successful launches of FIREBACK restaurants in Goa and Mumbai, EHV International, the company behind genre-defining concepts like Indian Accent, Comorin, HOSA and Chor Bizarre, now brings Fireback and Barback to Hyderabad at The Loft, HITEC City, marking the group’s debut in South India.

Jawa, Yezdi and BSA riders unite on World Motorcycle Day

24-06-2026

Classic Legends marked World Motorcycle Day by bringing together riders from the Jawa, Yezdi, and BSA communities for a large-scale celebration of motorcycling culture, camaraderie and the spirit of the open road. Observed globally on June 21, World Motorcycle Day is a tribute to the freedom, adventure and sense of belonging that motorcycles inspire.

Hyundai announces Nationwide Hyundai Smart Care Clinic

24-06-2026

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) today announced its nationwide ‘Hyundai Smart Care Clinic’, a customer-centric service initiative aimed at providing comprehensive vehicle health checks, value-added services and special benefits to Hyundai customers across India.

Farmers urged to wait for stable rains

25-06-2026

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane on Wednesday urged farmers not to rush into sowing despite the arrival of monsoon showers in parts of the state, advising them to wait until rainfall stabilises and soil moisture becomes adequate.