The US is proposing to make permanent a $103,265 fee on new H-1B visas, a move that could hit Indian tech workers hard. Indian nationals account for over 71% of H-1B approvals. Renewals and those already in the US on student visas would be exempt.

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The price of the yellow metal in India gained nearly 0.7% in the domestic futures market during early trading hours, as uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict in Middle East continued to support safe-haven demand.

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Misleading labelling, usage of cheap oil, high sugar, high sodium food products, sugar products without adequate labelling, low entry barrier to enter food business, Indians valuing taste and cost more than health and most important, an informal economy have all contributed to this crisis. 🥫🍲

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#MintPremium | Since Sebi introduced CAS on 3 August, retail participation in the new framework has remained low. And brokers expect it to remain low for a while, despite Sebi's attempts to bring more of them into CAS.

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Apoorva Ajith reports

Former CDS General Anil Chauhan questions how the US learned about the May 2025 India-Pakistan ceasefire understanding, saying the deal was negotiated directly between the two countries’ military commanders with no third-party involvement.

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#MintPremium | Universities must break down traditional pedagogies so that students experiment with skills and become problem solvers in an era when AI is enabling the automation of entry-level jobs. Here's how the regulatory system must evolve.

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G. Venkatesh reports

#MintPremium | Private credit is attracting investors with returns of up to 22%, but higher yields come with higher credit, liquidity, manager and valuation risks that investors must understand before committing.

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Khushboo Joshi reports

#WATCH | #NepalFloods: India has stepped up humanitarian assistance to Nepal, sending two aircraft carrying medicines and food supplies as the country continues its rescue and relief operations A total of 47.5 tonnes of emergency supplies have been sent to support those affected

#MintPremium | OpenAI announced a pilot plan for advertisements within ChatGPT, barely five days after cross-town rival Anthropic released a statement claiming that its ChatGPT counterpart, Claude, “is a space to think” and will remain ad-free.

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Shouvik Das reports

#WATCH | Nepali Army releases footage of rescue operation after deadly flash flood

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has cleared a repayment proposal for Zee Group founder Subhash Chandra that would allow creditors to recover around ₹6.5 crore against admitted claims of ₹22,006.57 crore.

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NCLT Clears Subhash Chandra's ₹6.5 Cr Payout Against Claim Of ₹22,006.57 Cr | Vijay Mallya Responds

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)’s special bench on Tuesday approved a repayment plan proposed by Zee group’s founder and chairman Subhash Chandra. Under the plan Chandra will pay just ₹6.5 crore against admitted creditor claims of about ₹22,006.57 crore, giving creditors a recovery of only around 0.03% of their admitted dues.

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The government has ruled out fresh curbs on onion exports as domestic availability remains comfortable, consumer affairs secretary Nidhi Khare said on Thursday, even as the Centre began selling onions at ₹35 per kg to contain a seasonal rise in retail prices.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/onion-prices-india-export-curbs-government-35-kg-buffer-stock-festive-season-2026-11787832806017.html

Vodafone Idea non-executive chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said on Thursday that generating free cash flow is essential as the telecom operator targets three-year goals for subscriber growth, higher revenue, and increased cash Ebitda.

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing the US government to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” escalating an increasingly bitter dispute with Canada. The change is set to take effect immediately

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#MintMarkets | MarketSmith India reveals its top stock recommendations for today, 28 August.

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#MintMarkets | Nifty witnesses highest volume in 11 sessions; breaks below trendline support.

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#MintMarkets | Market expert Raja Venkatraman shares his top stock picks for 28 August.

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The RBI wants banks and NBFCs to follow clearer rules on loan spreads, rate revisions and APRs. The changes could make borrowing easier to compare, but may also push lenders to price risk upfront.

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