🚨 💊Mint Primer | As the patent for semaglutide nears its end, Novo Nordisk's dominance in the weight-loss market is being challenged. The lawsuits could pave the way for cheaper generics, catering to India's vast population battling obesity.

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(Jessica Jani reports)

The Enforcement Directorate has raided the residence of AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj as part of the inquiry into a ₹5,590 crore hospital projects case.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/ed-raids-aap-leader-saurabh-bharadwaj-over-rs-5-590-crore-hospital-projects-case-11756179927929.html

DDA is set to open e-auction registration window for 'Premium Housing Scheme 2025' on Tuesday. Aspiring candidates looking for apartments in Delhi-NCR must take note of time, deadline, location, price and other details here.

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🚨📊 Mint Plain Facts | India topped the EM rankings again, driven by resilient fundamentals. China’s stock market strength and Thailand’s export surge kept them among the top three

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https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-retains-top-spot-in-mint-s-emerging-markets-tracker-china-thailand-hold-steady-11756121819153.html

(Payal Bhattacharya reports)

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government has proposed an innovative startup policy that aims to foster the establishment of 5,000 startups by 2035.

The initiative includes a ₹200 crore venture capital fund and various fiscal incentives to create a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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The Sensex closed at 80,786.54, falling 849 points, or 1.04 per cent, while the Nifty 50 ended with a loss of 256 points, or 1.02 per cent, at 24,712.05. Investors lost about ₹6 lakh crore in a day.

10 key highlights from the Indian stock market today 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sensex-nifty-50-crash-1-each-10-key-highlights-from-the-indian-stock-market-today-11756203017214.html

Rajnath Singh said India never attacked any country first but if its security is threatened, an appropriate response is given. This statement comes as Indian Navy commissioned INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri today.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-never-attacked-any-first-appropriate-response-when-security-threatened-rajnath-singh-indian-navy-udaygiri-himgiri-11756204962640.html

President Donald Trump announced that the US will allow 600,000 Chinese students entry, signaling an improved relationship with China amid ongoing trade tensions.

https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/us-to-welcome-6-00-000-chinese-students-says-donald-trump-cites-different-relationship-with-xi-jinping-tariff-11756205559863.html

J&K internet outage: Mobile internet, broadband, and calling services are down in Jammu and Kashmir due to damage to optical fibers.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/mobile-internet-broadband-network-calling-services-in-jammu-srinagar-latest-news-amid-heavy-rains-airtel-vodafone-jio-11756207122416.html

#MintMarkets | The IPO of Vikran Engineering received a healthy response on its first day of bidding, August 26, with investors placing bids for 13.98 crore shares against the total offer of 5.57 crore shares, resulting in an overall subscription of 2.51 times.

https://www.livemint.com/market/ipo/vikran-engineering-ipo-subscribed-2-51-times-on-day-01-retail-nii-portions-fully-booked-11756214628724.html

Trump warns China over its grip on magnets, threatens tariffs up to 200%. Says U.S. holds “stronger cards” but expects ties to stay strong.

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As US tariffs on Indian exports rise to 50%, an obscure ‘transshipment clause’ targeting Chinese inputs could reshape competition.

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https://www.livemint.com/politics/policy/transshipment-clause-in-us-tariff-policy-and-why-it-matters-as-trump-s-50-per-cent-tariff-on-indian-goods-looms-11756206796875.html

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy's family office Catamaran Ventures, has cautioned about the valuation of startups in India, noting steep discounts, up to 40%, due to funds seeking to exit their investments.

https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/narayana-murthy-family-office-catamaran-venture-warn-start-up-valuation-india-steep-40-pc-discounts-exit-funds-term-end-11756206753103.html

Thailand is set to introduce a new travel scheme that will make travel within the country free or subsidized/ The initiative, called "Buy International, Free Thailand Domestic Flights", is aimed at international travelers to go beyond the usual hotspots like Bangkok and Phuket.

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India and the US held a 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue on 25 August 2025, focusing on trade, energy security, and defense collaboration. The meeting aimed to advance a new ten-year defense framework and emphasized a free Indo-Pacific.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/indiaus-hold-2-2-intersessional-dialogue-new-10-year-defence-framework-trade-energy-and-indo-pacific-ties-discussed-11756228347256.html

If the question alone wasn't enough to set the Internet abuzz, the user elaborated that their boss patiently waits for them to log in at whatever time they feel like and then asks them to log off at 7 pm because…

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Clock is ticking! India braces for 50% tariff hit as Donald Trump's trade levies loom : 10 points

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/clock-is-ticking-india-braces-for-50-tariff-hit-as-donald-trump-trade-levies-loom-stock-market-brics-trade-russian-oil-11756253730854.html

Trump suggested potential economic sanctions on Russia if Putin does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.

He expressed a desire to avoid a world war, while indicating that an economic conflict would have negative consequences for Russia.

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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah highlighted the ongoing communication disruptions in Jammu and Kashmir due to heavy rainfall.

He noted that mobile data is limited, with severe difficulties in using apps and browsing, recalling similar disconnects from 2014 and 2019.

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Ravichandran Ashwin bids farewell to IPL cricket.

He is likely to explore leagues in countries like England (The Hundred), Australia (Big Bash), UAE (ILT20), USA (MLC) or even the Caribbean (CPL).

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/ravichandran-ashwin-bids-farewell-to-ipl-cricket-but-keeps-options-open-for-11756272401919.html

A resumption in India-China direct flights would bring a huge respite to traders who frequent China but via Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Hong Kong or Singapore.

That’s also good news for Indian airlines, who stand to benefit from the huge cargo potential between the two countries.

Read more: https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/indiachina-direct-flights-are-set-to-soar-again-but-conditions-apply-101756274222557.html