This week was the busiest for forex debt issuance by Indian lenders. ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First Bank, HDFC Bank and Bank of Baroda together raised a massive $4.4 billion, and the bulk of the proceeds may be used to help fund the leverage for foreign currency non-resident (bank) [FCNR (B)] deposits.
The party has been demanding the return of the finance ministry in Maharashtra, but it has not yet received a favourable response from the BJP that has controlled it since the death of NCP leader Ajit Pawar in January. These developments show how, in spite of being in power, the NCP is facing the heat from its two allies and the party leadership is unable to do anything about it as it grapples with an internal rebellion.
Samsung is expected to reclaim the top spot in the global smartphone market in 2026, even as a worsening memory-chip shortage drives up component costs and hits overall phone shipments, according to Counterpoint Research.
BJP goons attacked CJP volunteers during school visit Arvind Kejriwal
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles will raise vehicle prices by up to ₹25,000 from September 1 across its portfolio, including petrol, diesel and electric models, to partly offset higher input costs and inflation.
HinduPACT slams USCIRF over Mohan Bhagwats New York visit
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“After defining gang, which includes commission of the offences listed under sub-clauses (i) to (xxv) and defining gangster as a member or leader or organiser of a gang, the punishment is prescribed for a gangster without an offence being created by statute; which makes the penal act, stillborn,” SC's division bench ruled.
Television advertising volumes fell 7% in January-July 2026 from a year earlier, extending the decline in TV advertising as brands increasingly shift budgets towards digital platforms, according to TAM AdEx. The decline follows a 9% fall in TV ad volumes during the same period in 2025. Linear TV ad revenue had also dropped 10.3% in 2025, according to a Ficci-EY report.
On Friday, the BJP launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi, branding his political maneuvers as cheap and anarchic. Union minister JP Nadda suggested that Gandhi's protests stemmed from a desire for attention fueled by political frustration. Additionally, senior party figure Ravi Shankar Prasad echoed these sentiments, alleging that the demonstrations were attempts to distract the public from critical issues like Vande Mataram, especially amidst ongoing investigations.
China recalls million EVs as Tesla leads hidden door handle safety fix
As we approach the 2030s, coastal regions are projected to experience a surge in high-tide flooding, exacerbated by a natural lunar cycle. This phenomenon, combined with rising sea levels, is set to lead to more frequent flooding events, posing a significant risk to infrastructure and properties. The specific effects will vary by location depending on the local topography.
India confirmed ongoing technical discussions with Bangladesh on river issues. The Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, signed in 1996, is set to expire this December. Discussions under the Joint Rivers Commission address all river-related matters between the two nations. Bangladesh is reportedly open to joining a new Mecca defense pact. India is closely monitoring these regional developments and its implications.
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is accelerating rapidly. Many infections remain undetected, making the true scale unknown. This outbreak has produced more cases and deaths than previous crises. Contact tracing efforts are falling behind due to conflict and displacement. Health authorities are racing to find infections before the virus spreads further.
Former Mumbai Mayor Vishakha Rauts OBC certificate cancelled BMC post at risk
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The SC was hearing a plea concerning payment of minimum wages and compensation for delayed wages for rural employment guarantee workers. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing the petitioner, contended that the petition wasn’t rendered infructuous by the replacement of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act.
LG Electronics India is looking to exports and B2B products as key growth drivers as its Korean parent aims to make India a global manufacturing hub. The company expects these businesses to help improve margins amid pressure from higher raw material costs, rupee depreciation and geopolitical risks.