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Career & Finance Horoscope, August 17, 2026: Don't rush, a financial or professional matter may need careful review

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The Star brings renewed optimism around your professional future. A goal that previously seemed distant may begin to look achievable again. This is a good day to revisit your car... Read More


How AI agents are transforming India's financial services sector

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- For a small dairy farmer in a semi-urban part of Andhra Pradesh, applying for a home loan can begin with something simple: being understood in a language he is comfortable speaki... Read More


Fire breaks out in basement of Mumbai's Income Tax office 'Aayakar Bhavan'

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- A fire broke out on Monday in the basement of Aayakar Bhavan, the Income Tax office located on Maharshi Karve Road in Mumbai. Firefighting operations are underway, and no injurie... Read More


L&T clinches Rs.15,000 crore Middle East contract, boosts offshore energy order book

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Larsen & Toubro's (L&T) energy arm, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore (LTEH Offshore), has secured an 'Ultra Mega order' valued at more than Rs.15,000 crore from a prestigious clie... Read More


Weekly Career & Finance Horoscope, August 16 to August 23, 2026: You may feel stuck between professional directions

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Career & Finance Energy: Choose wisely Several professional or financial opportunities could compete for your attention this week. Not every opportunity is as promising as it fi... Read More


Quote of the day by Mark Twain: 'Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do'

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- There are decisions that feel risky in the moment but become stories we are grateful to have lived. Then there are the decisions we never make-the job we never applied for, the p... Read More


Amazon brings back 'no class-action' clause: Why customers may have to fight disputes outside court

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Amazon.com Inc. reintroduced a clause in its user agreement that could stop customers from filing class-action lawsuits against the company. The move gives Amazon greater legal p... Read More


Oil heist in Rajasthan, syndicate 'exposed': How eight accused stole 20 tonnes of crude from pipeline

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Eight people in the Balotra district of Rajasthan were arrested by Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad for allegedly stealing 20 tonnes of crude oil. The accused were identified as Gha... Read More


Sebi proposes major overhaul of settlement rules; fast-track route for cases up to Rs.10 lakh

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed a major revamp of its settlement framework to make enforcement settlements simpler, quicker and more predictable. ... Read More


SBI leads in deposits and customer base, HDFC Bank tops average deposits per customer

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- India's largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), has retained its lead in both total deposits and customer numbers, while HDFC Bank has the highest average deposit per customer... Read More