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India's smart meter plan hit by infrastructure, awareness hurdles, says CII survey

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- India's adoption of smart meters for electricity consumption has been sluggish, prompting calls for clearer rules and better consumer engagement, a survey by the Confederation of... Read More


Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Indian Hotel, PFC shares tomorrow - 18 August 2025

Stock market news, Aug. 17 -- Indian stock markets broke a six-week downturn and closed almost a percent higher during the week shortened by holidays. The week began on a positive note, but the momen... Read More


Gal Gadot feels Rachel Zegler's comments against Israel led to Snow White failing at box office: 'I was disappointed'

India, Aug. 17 -- Disney's live-action reboot of Snow White landed face-first at the box office when it released earlier this year. While the film was criticised for its lacklustre storytelling and pe... Read More


Activity wall panels for a truly sensory exploration for your child; Top 6 picks for fine motor skills development

India, Aug. 17 -- Activity wall panels offer a sensory-rich environment where children can explore textures, shapes, and interactive components at their own pace. From sliding beads to spinning gears,... Read More


Consensus Commission unveils reform charter with PM term bar, Upper House plan

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The National Consensus Commission has unveiled the final draft of the July National Charter 2025, outlining sweeping state reforms aimed at reshaping the country's political structur... Read More


Reforming the GST regime

India, Aug. 17 -- The Goods and Services Tax (GST), when it was finally implemented after decades of labour, was India's largest ever indirect tax reform. It created a nationally unified market and a ... Read More


Guest column | Atmanirbhar Bharat: Turning crisis into opportunities for growth, security

India, Aug. 17 -- On Independence Day, from the ramparts of Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi painted a bold vision for India's progress, declaring Atmanirbhar Bharat the foundation of a Viksit B... Read More


Stocks to buy under Rs.100: Sumeet Bagadia recommends three shares to buy on Monday - 18 August 2025

Indian stock market, Aug. 17 -- Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, edged higher on Thursday, tracking positive trends from global markets. On August 14, the equity indices closed with mod... Read More


Canada trade fair opens door for Vietnamese footwear to North America

Ottawa, Aug. 17 -- As shifting tariff policies reshape global trade dynamics and force nations to diversify their markets to reduce dependence on a single destination, Vietnam's leather and footwear i... Read More


India's forex reserves currently at $693.6 billion, inching towards fresh all-time high

Mumbai, Aug. 17 -- India's foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 4.747 billion in the week that ended August 8 to USD 693.618 billion, driven by gains in both foreign currency assets and gold holdings... Read More