Business
Civic bodies barred from taxing heavy vehicles until rules are framed
The government has directed all civic bodies not to levy taxes on heavy vehicles until a formal set of rules is prepared.
28 Aug 2026
CM Yogi Adityanath launches Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission portal, unveils Startup Policy 2026
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a dedicated portal for the Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission and announced the state’s new Startup Policy for 2026, aiming to boost the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
27 Aug 2026
Devang Shah spots top fixed‑income opportunities in ETMarkets Smart Talk
In a recent ETMarkets Smart Talk, market analyst Devang Shah argued that bonds are far from dull and outlined where investors can find the most promising fixed‑income options.
27 Aug 2026
India on Track to Join Top Three Global Economies, Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India is on track to become one of the world's top three economies, citing steady growth and reforms.
27 Aug 2026
Onam liquor sales in Kerala top Rs 700 crore in just eight days
Liquor sales in Kerala during the eight‑day Onam festival have crossed Rs 700 crore, according to the Economic Times.
27 Aug 2026
Kerala's Karunya Plus KN-638 Lottery Draw Set for 3 PM Today, ₹1 Crore Jackpot
The Kerala State Lottery will conduct the Karunya Plus KN‑638 draw at 3 PM today, offering a ₹1 crore jackpot.
27 Aug 2026
CBRE Report Finds AI Has Not Yet Influenced India’s Office Leasing Market
A recent CBRE study indicates that artificial intelligence has not yet changed the dynamics of office space leasing across India, despite global hype. The findings suggest traditional factors continue to dominate the market.
27 Aug 2026
LPG Cylinder Rates Announced for August 27 in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
The government released the LPG cylinder price for August 27, covering households in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
27 Aug 2026
US Envoy Seeks Deeper Trade and Tech Partnership with Telangana
The United States envoy has expressed interest in expanding trade and technology cooperation with the Indian state of Telangana.
27 Aug 2026
CheQ launches CheQ UPI, enabling RuPay credit card users to pay via UPI
CheQ, a leading credit‑card management platform, introduced CheQ UPI on August 26, allowing RuPay credit‑card holders to settle payments by scanning any UPI QR code.
27 Aug 2026
CARD91 Unveils Five‑Point Framework for UPI Credit Lines
Payments infrastructure firm CARD91 announced a new five‑point Credit Lifecycle Consistency Framework aimed at helping banks gauge readiness for Credit Line on UPI (CLOU).
27 Aug 2026
RBI Declares Bank Holiday on 26 Aug 2026; Branches Shut in 15 States
The Reserve Bank of India has listed 26 August 2026 as a bank holiday, resulting in the closure of bank branches across Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
27 Aug 2026