Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed that the RBI's proposal to introduce ₹10 and ₹20 plastic banknotes has been approved by the government.



When will govt issue plastic banknotes? 💵

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Nvidia collabs with 6 wall street banks to finance its deals? While new chips power frontier model training, after a few years they are relegated to lower-margin inference work: a shift that directly impacts their resale and collateral value. SO experts are questioning Nvidia's wisdom here.

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India’s largest conglomerate is reeling from the shock resignation of its chairman, Natarajan Chandrasekaran, the first outsider in generations to run Tata Sons. His decision to step down in February jeopardises Tata Sons Pvt.’s $120 billion wager on future growth.

Read more in detail: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/tata-group-faces-120-billion-investment-dilemma-as-n-chandrasekaran-exits-noel-tata-pushes-for-caution-11786602386444.html

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis shared Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s announcement of 238 new AC local trains for Mumbai, with the first expected to hit the tracks in 2027, promising a major boost to commuter comfort.

Noel Tata, who has been associated with the Tata Group for over 40 years. He began his career at Tata International, the Tata Group's arm for products and services offered abroad. In June 1999, he became the managing director of the Group's retail arm Trent.

Read more about Who is Noel Tata and why is Tata Trusts Chairman’s role in focus after N Chandrasekaran's exit? https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/who-is-noel-tata-and-why-is-tata-trusts-chairman-s-role-in-focus-after-n-chandrasekarans-exit-11786599167826.html

#MintLongStory | Meta's brief takedown of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video has snowballed into a much bigger debate over one of the internet's biggest legal protections, safe harbour.

If platforms can lose immunity for moderation lapses, where do governments draw the line and where does platform accountability begin?

As India tightens scrutiny of Big Tech, the outcome could reshape how social media companies operate in the country, and perhaps redefine the rules of online speech itself.

Read more: https://livemint.com/companies/meta-modi-video-takedown-safe-harbour-row-india-11786603750788.html

What’s your Financial Independence Day? 🇮🇳

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On Cam: The Flight That Took 30 Passengers Above Spain For A Rare Total Solar Eclipse

Iberia flight IB1473 carried 30 scientists and researchers above Spain to witness the rare total solar eclipse from around 33,000 feet. The Airbus A321XLR operated as a flying observatory for the Shelios project, positioning passengers above the clouds along the path of totality.

The eclipse marked a historic moment for mainland Spain, where the last total solar eclipse visible from the country occurred in 1905.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImkuzpLEl3A

The government is considering a new gold-tracking mechanism that could link every purchased hallmarked jewellery article to its unique six-digit HUID number. The proposed system would allow retailers to mark an HUID as “sold” and flag possible duplicate or suspicious entries when old gold is resold.

The move could strengthen traceability in India's massive gold jewellery market, while also creating new compliance challenges for jewellers and retailers.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdLIvob0KjQ

#WATCH | A rescue operation is ongoing in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district after water and debris trapped several workers in a tunnel at a hydroelectric site. Although 18 workers have been saved so far, efforts continue. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasises prioritising safe evacuations.

#MintMarkets | Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today.

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#MintMarkets | As the markets remained under pressure, some stocks are likely to remain in focus on Friday due to their own positive/negative triggers.

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The Trump White House said in a new report that the US is losing $19 billion to $26 billion in tax revenue annually as countries route their exports through third countries to avoid US tariffs.

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#MintMarkets | Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Friday, with the Sensex falling 176.53 points to 77,903.43, while the Nifty declined 33.95 points to 24,361.90.

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Independence Day: Since the ‘stroke of the midnight hour’ - 10 numbers that define India’s rise as a developing nation 🇮🇳

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India attained Independence at midnight on 14 August while Pakistan did earlier on the same day, marking the end of British Rule. Here's what we know about the arrangements of the transfer of power to the two nations.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/india-on-august-15-pakistan-on-august-14-why-is-independence-day-in-both-countries-celebrated-a-day-apart-11786690572923.html

Four people died in Bihar's Gaya Ji district, allegedly of asphyxiation after inhaling toxic gas while repairing a motor inside a well. Bihar CM expressed grief over the incident and directed the concerned officials to provide an ex gratia of ₹4 lakh each to the kin of the deceased.

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A central function of the Constitution is to separate and delegate between the three branches of governance: legislature, executive and judiciary. The way Constitutions do this ultimately defines a country’s politics, society and even economics.

The Indian Constitution, in numbers https://www.livemint.com/news/india/the-indian-constitution-in-numbers-11579444816636.html

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, marking his 13th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort. 🇮🇳

From semiconductors and energy reforms to national security and self-reliance, here are the key takeaways from his speech 🇮🇳
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AI training, free coaching, Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan and more: PM Modi announces new initiatives for youth from Red Fort.

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PM Modi announces plans to train 1 crore youth in AI skills over the next year, while highlighting India’s rapid growth in startups and the bio-economy.