Vellore Bypass: Land Acquisition Complete for ₹1,047-Crore Project
National Highways completes land acquisition for the ₹1,047-crore Vellore Town Bypass Road, a 20.5 km four-lane stretch aimed at decongesting Katpadi.
Economy
India's Week in Data: UPI Turns 10, Services Inflation Gauge, Onion Express
UPI completes a decade, a new services PPI shows airfares soaring, and the Kanda Express rolls out as onion prices spike.
Sitharaman begins US visit with G20 finance talks, investor outreach
FM Sitharaman's US visit: G20 finance meetings, investor roundtables, and startup ecosystem talks in Chicago and New York.
Executive coaching boom hits price war as AI enters the room
India's executive coaching industry is in a price war, with new entrants undercutting veterans and AI emerging as a cheaper alternative.
Delhi CNG price hiked by ₹3.89 per kg; new rate effective from August 29
IGL hikes Delhi CNG price by ₹3.89/kg to ₹86.98, effective 6 am Aug 29, citing elevated global LNG prices.
Auto retail sales pick up in August on festive demand, supply gains
Passenger vehicle and two-wheeler retail demand strengthened in August, aided by the Onam festival and improved supply chains.
Iran's Leaders Flag Economic Strain as US Sanctions Bite Deeper
Iran's leaders acknowledge severe economic strain from US sanctions and blockade, with trade down 35% and inflation at 66%.
Taiwan prosecutors search Unimicron over suspected origin fraud
Taiwan prosecutors searched Unimicron offices over suspected false 'Made in Taiwan' labels on China-made circuit boards, part of a crackdown on origin washing.
China's Top Memory Chipmaker CXMT Files Lawsuit Against Pentagon Over Military List
China's leading DRAM chipmaker CXMT is suing the Pentagon to overturn its 'Chinese military company' designation, arguing the decision is baseless and harmful.
Colombia's Wider Fiscal Deficit Sparks IMF Aid Speculation
Colombia's proposed 2027 budget shows a deficit far above forecasts, prompting analysts to predict a need for multilateral financial support.
US announces majority control of Venezuela's oil reserves
The US has announced majority control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves through a private-business partnership.
Trump Announces US-Venezuela Deal for 65 Billion Barrels of Oil Reserves
Trump announces a US-Venezuela deal to control 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, negotiated with interim President Delcy Rodriguez.
Trump announces US-Venezuela oil agreement, claims control of 65 billion barrels
President Trump announced a US-Venezuela oil agreement securing majority control of 65 billion barrels of reserves, aiming to double American oil reserves.
Indian Railways runs first 1.3-km double-stack container train on WDFC
Indian Railways operated its first 1.3-km double-stack container train from JNPT to Vadodara, carrying 360 TEUs on the WDFC.
Iran Hits Back at Fresh US Sanctions as Economic Strain Deepens
Iran condemns new US sanctions as 'state terrorism' as its Supreme Leader urges social cohesion amid 66% inflation and a stalled war.
Fed Chair Warsh Signals Possible Rate Hikes as Inflation Stays Stubbornly High
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation remains too high, hinting at possible rate hikes despite recent cooling in price data.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Assert Full Control Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy claims full control of Strait of Hormuz, rejecting US assertions the waterway is open.
US Weighs Major Stake in Venezuelan Oil via Pentagon-Betancourt Tie-Up
The US is reportedly seeking a major stake in Venezuelan oil reserves through a potential Pentagon partnership with Alejandro Betancourt.
Warsh's Jackson Hole Speech Offers Rare Clarity on Rate Path
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first Jackson Hole speech gave markets a clearer view of his policy thinking, boosting odds of a September rate hike.
Brazil's central bank weighs lender curbs as household debt hits record
Brazil's central bank is studying measures to address record household debt, focusing first on lender-side curbs rather than an IMF-backed cap on debt-service ratios.