National Handloom Day 2026: From Alia Bhatt to Samantha Ruth Prabhu; Actresses who celebrated India's textile heritage as brides

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Technology transfer deal boosts India's defence manufacturing ambitions

Border row erupts in Europe after Ceuta crossings, Spain imposes border controls on Italy

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New Friday OTT releases (August 7, 2026): Operation Safed Sagar, Vadhandhi, Main Vaapis Aaunga- 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot

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India officially names 27 places in Arunachal to counter China's renaming claims

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It is late August, meaning that the annual conference of the Kansas City Fed, which will be attended by leading central bankers from all around the world is to take place in Jackson Hole.

All eyes now on Federal Reserve Chief Powell in Jackson Hole: Report  

The Indian hotel industry is expected to directly contribute $ 1 trillion to the country’s GDP by 2047, attributed to an increase in domestic tourism and international arrivals, a report said.

Hotel industry projected to contribute $1 trillion to India’s GDP by 2047: Report 

CaratLane employees are expected to receive Rs 340 crore to Rs 380 crore in employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) payouts as Titan is in course of acquiring the remaining stake in the jewellery start up, Moneycontrol reported.

CaratLane employees to receive Rs 340-380 crore from ESOPs, after sale to Titan

India has made a leap to the 11th position in the ranking of the top direct seller markets with retail sales of $3.23 billion in 2022, according to a report by the international industry association World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA).

India moves up to 11th position in global direct selling ranking: Report

Presently, India hopes to win this week’s space race by being the first country to set foot on the moon’s south pole. The race is about science, politics of national pride, and a brand-new frontier: money.

How the money is influencing a new space race with India’s boom and Russia’s crunch 

India’s restricitve trade policies with custom duties as high as 22 per cent may have given Vietnam the upper hand for manufacturing smart phones, and other electronics, reports suggest.

Vietnam likely to benefit more from India’s restrictive trade policy

The Group of Seven's (G7) imposed cap on Russia's flagship oil price has seen limited repercussions on the provision of Western trade services as the price surged beyond the cap.

G-7 services remain unaffected despite Russia's flagship oil price crossing $60

The development bank founded by the BRICS countries is planning to issue its first Indian rupee bond by October, its chief operating officer said on August 21 ahead of the summit's opening in Johannesburg.

Soon, you can buy Indian rupee bond from BRICS Bank

Singapore will hand out a $5.2 billion pension fund top-up for citizens aged 50 and above to boost retirement savings amid rising costs of living, prime minister Lee Hsien Loong said.

Singapore unveils $5 billion retirement plan for those above 50

China plans to allow local governments to sell $205.9 billion of special financing bonds to help 12 regions repay debt, Caixin reported. China’s central bank and financial regulators met with bank executives and told lenders again to boost loans to support a recovery, adding to signs of heightened concern from policymakers about the deteriorating economic outlook.

China local governments to sell $206 billion of financing debt

India climbed up to the 11th place in the global direct selling ranking as it clocked sales of $3.23 billion (around Rs 26,852 crore) in 2022, said a report by global industry body the World Federation of Direct Selling Association (WFDSA).

India jumps to 11th position in global direct selling ranking

Amid efforts to revive its sluggish economy, the second-largest in the world, China has slashed key benchmark lending rates, a move taken for the second time this year, media reports said.

China slashes key benchmark lending rates to revive sluggish economy

China is in discussion to allow local governments to sell 1.5 trillion yuan ($295.9 billion) of special financing bonds to help with debt repayment for 12 regions, according to a report by Caixin.

China’s local governments will sell $206 billion to repay financing debt 

S&P's Global Mobility experts predict Germany's new car market to recover and turn positive this year despite a demand downturn although sales are expected to remain significantly below pre-pandemic levels.

S&P Global's Insights on German auto market

The BRICS Summit is all set to take place from August 22 to 24 at Johannesburg, South Africa. The leaders of India, China, Brazil and South Africa will be attending the meeting, while Russia will be represented by its foreign minister.

BRICS Summit 2023: What to expect on the economic front?

Germany's Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, Volker Wissing, had a firsthand experience of the convenience of using India's digital payment interface UPI (Unified Payments Interface) during his recent visit to Bengaluru in southern India for G20 Digital Ministers Meeting.

German minister hails India's digital transformation after buying vegetables using UPI

Brazil is set to import a record quantity of Russian petroleum this month, cementing Russia's status as the Latin American country's main supplier as Moscow seeks new markets in the aftermath of a European Union embargo.

Brazil buys record amount of petrol from sanctions-hit Russia

US investment bank Goldman Sachs has picked up a stake in the Adnani Powers Ltd, which sold shares worth $1 billion in a block deal. The bank bought 103 million Adani Power shares for Rs 2,876 crore (over $300 million ).

Goldman Sachs picks up stake in Adani Power, invests over $300 million

Asia-pacific markets began the day with decline as investors digested a mix of factors including Japan's recent inflation figures and fresh challenges in China's real estate sector.

Asian markets open lower; US stocks extend losing run | World Business Watch

A Bloomberg report quoting sources showed Chinese officials ordered state-owned banks to intervene more in the currency market this week to curb yuan volatility. The Bloomberg sources also said that senior Chinese authorities are contemplating reducing banks' foreign-exchange reserve requirements to slow currency depreciation.

China orders banks to intervene to stem Yuan's fall | World Business Watch

Brazil will import a record quantity of Russian fuel this month. That will strengthen Russia's position as Latin America's leading supplier as Moscow develops new markets after a European union boycott. Energy analytics company Kpler ltd. predicts a 25% increase in Russian petroleum imports to 235,000 barrels a day by July.

Brazil binges on Russian fuel like never before | World Business News

Indian officials are contemplating reallocating as much as $12 billion (1 trillion rupees) from ministry budgets to curb food and fuel prices without compromising the government deficit objective, according to a Bloomberg report quoting sources.

India aims to allocate $12 billion to address inflationary pressures: Report

China's Evergrande Group officially filed for bankruptcy in New York on Thursday. The company which was once China's second-largest property developer in terms of sales has been facing substantial borrowing and debt defaults since 2021.

China's Evergrande files for bankruptcy in New York amidst ongoing crisis

The governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday, has unveiled UDGAM (Unclaimed Deposits - Gateway to Access information), a centralised web service that allows users to “search their unclaimed deposits across numerous institutions at one place.

RBI launches UDGAM, a web portal for locating unclaimed deposits across various banks

A group of investors has initiated legal action against Sotheby's Holdings Inc. and numerous others concerning a 2021 auction and marketing campaign for Bored Ape Yacht Club non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Investors sue Sotheby's, Justin Bieber, Hilton among others as NFT prices crash

Whenever a recession hits the world economy, women have found themselves at the centre of a distinct struggle, facing various obstacles unique to their gender. As economic pressures intensified, wage disparities widened, and access to opportunities dwindled.

'Shecession': How women are more impacted by economic downturns