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Infosys, TCS, Wipro and other IT stocks in focus as Donald Trump administration proposes higher H-1B visa fee

Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, Wipro and other IT stocks are in focus after the US Department of Homeland Security proposed a $103,265 fee on H-1B cap-subject petitions. The charge would be additional to existing fees and could generate $8.8 billion annually, based on 85,000 petitions. The proposal is not final and will undergo a 30-day public comment period.

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Sowing area in Marathwada down by 7% amid rainfall deficit

Marathwada's cultivation area has shrunk by nearly 3.5 lakh hectares this year. Rainfall is 20.3 percent below average, impacting the region's agriculture significantly. Cotton and sugarcane acreage have dropped sharply, while farmers shift crops. Soybean, maize, and sunflower cultivation has seen an increase. This shift reflects adaptation to current weather conditions and market demands.

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3,400 kiss marks in four hours: Girlfriend covers Gwalior man's car in lipstick, then cops show up with ₹5,500 fine and a car wash

A viral car makeover in Gwalior has landed its owner in trouble after his girlfriend covered the vehicle with around 3,400 lipstick kiss marks. Traffic police traced the car through its viral image, seized it and imposed a ₹5,500 fine, while also ordering the lipstick marks to be removed. The incident has sparked attention online over the risks of following social media trends on public roads.

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Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO Day 2: GMP signals 34% upside — Should you subscribe?

Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO enters its second day with 80% subscription and a 34% GMP, indicating strong listing expectations. The Rs 1,757 crore issue offers specialised API and biotechnology exposure, while proceeds will reduce debt. However, premium valuations and moderate return ratios warrant careful consideration despite strong investor interest.

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Milad un Nabi 2026 date in India: Check if school, college, bank, office holiday is in your state

Milad Un Nabi 2026 Date in India Holiday: Milad un Nabi 2026 will be observed in India on Wednesday, August 26. While the festival is a holiday in several states and government institutions, school, college, bank and office closures may vary by state, city and organisation. Students, employees and customers should check their local holiday calendar before making plans.

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Hyundai Motor's union reaches preliminary wage deal, averting more strikes

Hyundai Motor's South Korean union reached a tentative labor agreement with management. This deal averts further production losses after the company's longest strike in a decade. The tentative agreement includes a base salary increase and performance bonuses for workers. Union members will vote on the labor deal on Monday for approval. Hyundai plans to discuss job security concerns regarding automation and artificial intelligence.

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Asian buyers snap up US crude, adding stress to tight market

Asian refiners are set to nearly double purchases of US crude for September as Middle Eastern oil prices surge amid the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption. More than 40 million barrels could head to Asia, tightening US crude supplies, pressuring domestic refiners and potentially keeping already-high American fuel prices elevated.

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Best gilt mutual funds to invest in August 2026

Gilt funds are not recommended to regular debt investors because they are risky and volatile. Gilt funds suffer the most when the rates go up. The bond prices and yields move in opposite directions. When the rates go up, bond prices come down. This drags down the NAVs of schemes.