Patna | RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav-led a foot march towards Lok Bhavan in Patna, raising issues of paper leaks, unemployment and problems faced by students and youth in Bihar. Police used water cannons to disperse the crowd. Tejashwi Yadav alleged the action was ordered by Samrat Choudhary and said such tactics would not deter the public.

📉Market Closing | Benchmark indices closed lower on Wednesday, with Sensex slipping 325 points to 76909.68 and Nifty slipping 76 points to 24078.30, amid weak market sentiment.

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Over the next 3-5 years, India is preparing a major push to strengthen connectivity along its land and maritime frontiers.

The government is planning to build more than 5,000 kilometres of highways in border regions with a potential investment of over ₹2 trillion.

There are 2 major reasons for why this plan has been put in place.

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A finance consultant has listed 14 reasons for moving back to Bhopal from Mumbai after his marriage, ranging from cheaper rent and cleaner air to shorter commutes and better work-life balance.

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The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister Vijay, has in the last few days announced a series of major measures under Rule 110, covering milk procurement prices, medical education, healthcare infrastructure, and insurance coverage.

How CM Vijay’s latest announcements will impact public 👇
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Indian data centre firm CtrlS has raised fresh capital from two prominent entrepreneurs. Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has invested ₹200 crore in the homegrown hyperscaler, while Sreeram Reddy Vanga has put in ₹50 crore, the company said.

https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/nikhil-kamath-invests-rs-200-crore-in-data-centre-company-ctrls-says-every-meaningful-tech-shift-runs-on-11787152051047.html

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved four railway track-quadrupling projects on the Howrah-Chennai high-density network and one highway project in Bihar, worth ₹13,041 crore.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cabinet-clears-13-041-crore-rail-highway-projects-11787144742339.html

Korean investors dump home stocks for US ones, buy same names at a premium | Is KOSPI-style crash coming to Wall Street?

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/korean-investors-dump-home-stocks-for-us-buying-same-names-at-a-premium-is-wall-street-headed-for-kospi-style-crash-11787150873908.html

Iran War News LIVE Updates: Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran

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#WATCH | Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi pay floral tribute to their father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary, at Veer Bhumi

💹 Market Opening | Benchmarks Open Strong
Sensex surged points 539.5 (0.70%) to 77449.18 while Nifty gained 140.1 points (0.58%) to 24218.40 in early trade, opening the week on a strong note.

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‘Unauthorised structures’ outside Pakistan High Commission pulled down using bulldozer: What we know so far

#WATCH | Delhi | Indian authorities dismantle the external security perimeter outside the Pakistan High Commission, removing traffic bollards and barricades that previously ring-fenced the diplomatic compound.

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Delhi’s Big Move Against Pakistan? Barricades Outside High Commission Removed Amid Kashmir Row

Authorities have removed barricades and traffic bollards outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, amid a fresh diplomatic row over Kashmir. The development comes a day after Pakistan protested remarks by US envoy Sergio Gor, who described Jammu and Kashmir as part of India.

Pakistan strongly rejected the remarks and summoned the US charge d’affaires.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJpjloxzc8E

Tehelka magazine's ex-editor Tarun Tejpal moved to the Supreme Court on Thursday against his conviction in a 2013 sexual assault case. Earlier in August, the high court had convicted Tejpal of rape and sentenced him to rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, overturning his acquittal by the trial court five years ago.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/tehelka-ex-editor-tarun-tejpal-moves-sc-against-his-conviction-in-2013-sexual-assault-case-11787210157949.html

Market Closing 📉: Sensex closes at 628 points higher at 77,537.72, while Nifty higher 133 points to 24,211.60.

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India’s stock market is facing a reality check in 2026, with a Bank of America survey showing it has become Asia’s least-preferred equity market. Foreign outflows, high crude prices, a weaker rupee and concerns over the AI rally are weighing on investor sentiment.

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With the 31 August deadline for filing income tax returns for non-audit taxpayers approaching, individuals earning income from a business or profession need to ensure they are using the correct ITR form and have the necessary tax records in place.

Here are the key forms taxpayers should know before filing their returns 👇
https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/filing-itr-by-31-august-know-the-right-forms-for-taxpayers-with-business-or-professional-income-11787221023802.html

The real artificial intelligence (AI) job crisis may be about how quickly companies adopt the technology rather than how many jobs it ultimately eliminates, eminent economist and former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Raghuram Rajan has said.

https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/taxing-the-tokens-raghuram-rajan-flags-ai-job-loss-risks-moots-strategy-to-level-field-for-human-workers-11787219644767.html

Gen Z rules new investor category; 18-24 age group grows 7 times: Check preferred investment method, SIPs or lump sum?
https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/gen-z-rules-new-investor-category-18-24-age-group-grows-7-times-check-preferred-investment-method-sips-or-lump-sum-11787237649691.html

💰 Financial independence is about more than retiring early. It’s about gaining the freedom to choose how you spend your time, work and live- while finding purpose beyond the next paycheque.

Here’s how people who achieved FIRE are redefining work, freedom and purpose 👇
https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/beyond-early-retirement-the-real-firepower-of-financial-independence-11786538261422.html

In 2026, planning for a child's education fund is complex due to shifting career paths. Experts advise creating flexible investment structures.

https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/doctor-today-lawyer-tomorrow-how-do-you-save-for-your-child-s-education-when-they-keep-changing-dreams-11787242176254.html