🇮🇳🚨Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi after hoisting the national flag, marking India's 79th Independence Day today, 15 August.

Here are the top five announcements he made👇

All details: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/79th-independence-day-gst-reforms-to-sudarshan-chakra-mission-5-top-announcements-by-pm-narendra-modi-11755229738999.html

🇮🇳📊The Indian stock market faced challenges over the past year, with weak earnings and geopolitical instability.

Some eight stocks have posted even stellar gains of over 100%, doubling investors' wealth since last Independence Day. Let's take a look:

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/from-bse-to-paytm-these-8-nifty-500-stocks-have-doubled-investors-money-since-last-independence-day-11755237217554.html

As ‘Sholay’ turns 50, we look at what it'll take for Bollywood to emulate its success and make the same emotional connection with audiences again.

Sholay, featuring an ensemble cast with Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan and Amjad Khan, also continues to hold the record for the highest footfalls for an Indian film, at over 12 crore.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/art-and-culture/sholay-film-50-years-amitabh-bachchan-dharmendra-amjad-khan-hema-malini-ramesh-sippy-gabbar-singh-11755179753292.html

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(Lata Jha writes)

Dollar slips as data keep September rate cut on table; eyes on Trump-Putin meeting🚨

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https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/dollar-slips-as-data-keep-september-rate-cut-on-table-eyes-on-trump-putin-meeting-11755267540275.html

Oil prices likely to remain volatile as investors focus on Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska

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https://www.livemint.com/market/commodities/oil-prices-likely-to-remain-volatile-as-investors-focus-on-donald-trump-vladimir-putin-meeting-in-alaska-11755273026695.html

US Fed to scrap banking supervision program of oversight into crypto, fintech activities — Details here👇

https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/us-fed-to-scrap-banking-supervision-program-of-oversight-into-crypto-fintech-activities-details-here-11755273976425.html

Trump-Putin meeting time in India: US and Russian Presidents all set to meet in Alaska shortly🚨

Check full schedule here👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/trumpputin-meeting-time-in-india-us-and-russian-presidents-all-set-to-meet-in-alaska-shortly-check-full-schedule-here-11755276963007.html

Trump-Putin meeting to GST reforms: How Indian stock market may react on Monday?

Explained here 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/trumpputin-meeting-to-gst-reforms-how-indian-stock-market-may-react-on-monday-explained-11755308791719.html

Russia ‘lost oil client’ India: Trump claim on whether tariffs brought Putin to table in Alaska👇

https://www.livemint.com/news/russia-lost-oil-client-india-trump-claim-on-whether-tariffs-brought-putin-to-table-in-alaska-11755312551565.html

Amid rising trade war fears and geopolitical tension, most experts are batting in favour of defence stocks with strong fundamentals.

HAL vs Bharat Dynamics vs Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders: Which defence PSU stock to buy after Q1 results 2025? Find out 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/hal-vs-bharat-dynamics-vs-mazagon-dock-shipbuilders-which-defence-psu-stock-to-buy-after-q1-results-2025-11755313254775.htmli

Mumbai weather, travel update: Monsoon mayhem causes landslide, waterlogging; IMD issues red alert for heavy rains👇

https://www.livemint.com/news/mumbai-weather-travel-update-monsoon-mayhem-causes-landslide-waterlogging-imd-issues-red-alert-for-heavy-rains-11755318814342.html

Will Trump cut down India tariffs?

Here’s what US President said on Russian oil buyers after talks with Putin👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/will-trump-cut-down-india-tariffs-what-us-president-said-on-russian-oil-buyers-after-talks-with-putin-11755319247794.html

⚡️Janmashtami 2025 stock pick: Sumeet Bagadia recommends this Radhakishan Damani portfolio stock for 15% returns📈

Check it out 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/janmashtami-2025-stock-pick-sumeet-bagadia-recommends-this-radhakishan-damani-portfolio-stock-for-15-returns-11755242920756.html

The Nifty and Sensex ended the week with gains of around 1%, though momentum remained muted due to persistent foreign outflows.

GST reforms, Putin-Trump meeting to US Fed rate cut: Top five factors that may dictate Indian stock market next week👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/gst-reforms-putin-trump-meeting-to-us-fed-rate-cut-top-five-factors-that-may-dictate-indian-stock-market-next-week-11755336112058.html

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

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stocks-to-buy-or-sell-dharmesh-shah-of-icici-sec-suggests-buying-indian-hotel-pfc-shares-tomorrow-18-august-2025-11755362051516.html

HAL, Godfrey Phillips, Coal India, among others to trade ex-dividend next week👀

Wish to invest? Here’s the full list👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/dividend-stocks-hal-godfrey-phillips-coal-india-among-others-to-trade-ex-dividend-next-week-full-list-11755356403081.html

Gem Aromatics IPO, Vikram Solar IPO among 7 new public issues to open next week🚨

Should you subscribe? Check full list here👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/ipo/upcoming-ipos-gem-aromatics-ipo-vikram-solar-ipo-among-8-new-public-issues-to-open-next-week-check-full-list-here-11755403252526.html

Just how sustainable are Donald Trump’s hefty tariffs on India? Not very, is what most economists think, especially as the deadline for increased tariffs nears.

In fact, top American economist Steve Hanke, who had served on the Economic Advisory Council of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan says that Trump will self-destruct soon and India just needs to wait.

Catch his full conversation with Sana Marwaha 👇
https://youtu.be/nB1RA--AKY4?si=qYvQoRsb8NUx8Q-E

India-US trade talks delayed ahead of August 25, these sectors remain the sticking point 🚨🚨

All you need to know👇
https://www.livemint.com/economy/indiaus-trade-talks-delayed-ahead-of-august-25-these-sectors-remain-the-sticking-point-all-you-need-to-know-11755393121730.html

GST reforms: BEL, Tata Motors to TVS Motor - Experts recommend THESE 10 stocks to buy👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/gst-reforms-bel-tata-motors-to-tvs-motor-experts-recommend-these-10-stocks-to-buy-11755410183700.html

Tragic cloudburst claims seven lives in Kathua; Amit Shah says, ‘we stand firmly’

Live updates here👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/tragic-cloudburst-in-j-ks-kathua-dead-injured-11755393586210.html