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India's younger generation is reshaping the country's trading landscape. According to SEBI, investors under the age of 30 now account for 43% of derivatives market participants, highlighting Gen Z's growing appetite for financial markets. However, the regulator's data also reveals a stark reality: 89% of traders below 30 incurred losses in FY26. The trend has sparked debate over financial literacy, risk-taking behaviour and the growing influence of social media-driven investing among young Indians.

Global financial markets are preparing for a potentially volatile week as investors await Washington's next move on Iran. Asian markets slipped amid uncertainty over possible new U.S. sanctions, while traders closely monitored developments in energy markets.

A new economic showdown is brewing between the Trump administration and Wall Street's so-called "bond vigilantes," investors who sell off Treasury bonds to protest fiscal policies they see as too loose. With the US no longer holding a triple-A credit rating and facing annual deficits projected above 6% of GDP, rising yields are signalling investor unease over Trump's heavy spending plans, including massive promised tax refunds. Analysts warn this could be a defining risk for markets in 2026, echoing April's tariff-pause episode when bond market turmoil forced Trump's hand.

Protests erupted at Sarhad University’s Rawat campus after a security officer allegedly manhandled a female student, assaulted others, and fired gunshots into the air. Police have detained the officer.

Following their latest exchange on social media, netizens began revisiting Taapsee Pannu, and Kangana Ranaut's long-standing feud that began in 2019. Read on to know more.

The sugar mill called for an impartial inquiry to determine the circumstances behind the closure and fix responsibility for any alleged irregularities. It also asked for a probe into the conduct of two officials, which it alleges has not remained confined to administrative overreach.

Gurugram work from home advisory for August 25 after heavy rain causes waterlogging and traffic jams. Check affected areas, IMD alert and latest update

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that he expects to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek. During a meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Moscow, Putin also praised Modi’s role in strengthening India-Russia ties and offered to increase uninterrupted fertiliser supplies to support Indian farmers

BTS is getting a special welcome ahead of its highly anticipated return to Chicago, with the governor declaring it as BTS Day in Illinois. Read to know more.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the MEA had requested “no questions” from the press ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump’s meeting at the G7 Summit in France. India’s Ministry of External Affairs said discussions around media arrangements and public appearances are standard protocol ahead of high-level VVIP visits.

The three-match series will begin on Sep 13, with all games scheduled to be played at New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Karnataka's Vidhana Soudha turned into a battleground on Monday as BJP workers and leaders tried to force their way into the state legislature, demanding Minister B Nagendra's resignation over the alleged ₹180 crore Valmiki Corporation scam. Police blocked their entry, leading to scuffles and detentions, including senior leader CT Ravi.

A study published in The Lancet has proved that cutting traffic emissions improves lung development and function in kids. The paper was based on a 2019 measure taken in London, which shows that it is important to cut out toxins from the air for the health of kids.

The Indian government said discussions over public appearances by leaders are normal practice after US Ambassador Sergio Gor's remarks on the Modi-Trump G7 meeting.

After the massive buzz around Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna is all smiles as he begins work on his Telugu debut Mahakali. Director Puja Kolluru shared a selfie with the actor from the film’s sets, giving fans a glimpse of Khanna’s new project. The actor, who won praise for his portrayal of Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar, is now stepping into the Telugu film industry with Mahakali. The behind-the-scenes picture has already sparked curiosity among fans eager to see what Khanna brings to his next role.

The Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) and the Tamil Film Active Producers Association have jointly announced a complete industry freeze starting September 1, 2026, halting all new theatrical releases, film shootings, and post-production work.

A viral video showing a woman in a short black dress stepping out of a car sparked an unnecessary political storm after social media accounts falsely claimed it was Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S Keerthana. The 29-year-old minister firmly clarified it wasn't her, but didn't stop there, calling out what she described as a "fragile, regressive mindset" behind the trolling. "But even if it were, why should it matter?" she wrote on X, accusing DMK and AIADMK supporters of turning women's clothing choices into political ammunition.

A rift has opened in the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) after President Poonam Dhillon and Senior VP Padmini Kolhapure have been accussed of running a ‘dictatorship.’ The conflict has led to the resignation of 11 of 21 Executive Committee members.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay unveiled a fresh set of welfare measures in the Assembly, headlined by the "Annapoorani Super 6" scheme, offering three free LPG cylinders annually to women heads of households, starting Pongal 2027. With a ₹4,000 crore annual outlay, it's expected to benefit over 1.30 crore families. Vijay also expanded the "Vetri Payanam" free bus travel scheme to cover Express, Deluxe, and hill-area buses for women and transgender persons from October 2, with no trip limits or income cap