Wholesale price inflation remained in the negative territory for the fifth straight month in August at -0.52%.

In July, the #WPI #inflation was at -1.36%.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/economy/wpi-inflation-stays-in-negative-for-5th-month-at-0-52-in-august-11694674656676.html

Leading credit card company #Mastercard announced that it has appointed #RajnishKumar, former Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI), as the Chairman of Mastercard India.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/former-sbi-chairman-rajnish-kumar-appointed-chairman-of-mastercard-india-11694682955927.html

#BreakingNews | An #aircraft crashed at #MumbaiAirport with eight people on board while attempting to land.

The runway excursion took place on Thursday evening as the craft attempted to land on Runway 27 with at 700 m amid heavy rainfall.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/aircraft-crashes-at-mumbai-airport-with-8-passengers-on-board-11694693364447.html

The European Central Bank (#ECB) raised its key interest rate to all-time record-high level & signalled this will likely be its final move in a more-than year-long fight against stubbornly high inflation.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/ecb-hikes-interest-rates-to-record-high-at-4-since-introduction-of-euro-in-1999-signals-end-of-policy-tightening-11694694321335.html

KaleidEO Space Systems, became the first Indian firm to use edge computing for taking hi-resolution image with the help of an orbiting satellite in real-time.

https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/kaleideo-becomes-first-indian-firm-to-demonstrate-edge-computing-in-space-plans-to-launch-satellites-in-2025satsure-11694695003323.html

#MintCharts | The #Brentcrude prices are on the rise again, touching $90 per barrel on Thursday. While #India has benefitted from importing more #oil from #Russia at discounted price following the #Ukrainewar, production cuts to comply with #Opec+ agreement could lead to higher import bills.

Check out today's Plain Facts for more.

#Meta owned #WhatsApp is reportedly considering adding ads to its chat app as the parent company looking for ways to increase revenue.

Teams at Meta have been discussing whether to show ads in lists of conversations with contacts on the WhatsApp chat screen, but no final decisions have been made.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/technology/apps/whatsapp-explores-ads-in-chat-app-report-11694751900255.html

#AdityaL1Mission: #AdityaL1, India's first solar mission, has successfully performed the fourth earth-bound manoeuvre, #ISRO said today.

As per ISRO, the new orbit attained is 256 km x 121973 km.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/science/news/isro-aditya-l1-successfully-undergoes-4th-earth-bound-manoeuvre-send-off-from-earth-scheduled-on-this-date-11694742393748.html

Come October 1, #BirthCertificate will be considered as single document for availing several crucial services including admission to an educational institution, issuance of a driving licence, preparation of voter list, #Aadhaar number, registration of marriage, appointment to a government job etc.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/birth-certificate-to-be-single-document-for-aadhaar-driving-license-jobs-from-next-month-key-points-here-11694742607241.html

#PersonalFinance | Whether you are planning overseas travel or want to send money abroad, it is always a good idea to shop around for the best #forex exchange rate. To simplify your work, here is a list of INR to USD forex rates offered by some of the major banks & travel aggregators.

High-Energy electrons from planet Earth might be forming water on its satellite Moon, a team of scientists have analysed based on data collected by the successful #Chandrayaan3' s predecessor #Chandrayaan1.

The team led by researchers from the University of Hawai'i (UH) at Manoa in the US discovered that these electrons in Earth's plasma sheet are contributing to weathering processes -- breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals -- on the Moon's surface.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/science/news/chandrayaan1-data-shows-earths-electrons-are-forming-water-on-moon-heres-how-11694771143805.html

Tata Steel wins UK aid for Port Talbot | Bulls drive Sensex to record streak | Goods trade deficit swells to 10-month high in Aug

Read today's Mint e-paper here: https://epaper.livemint.com

#BestoftheWeek, 16 September: Byju's money crunch, EbixCash's DRHP gaffe, and retiring early.

https://www.livemint.com/weekend/expensive-iphones-and-bull-runs-11694768813896.html

US President #JoeBiden will not pardon #HunterBiden if he's convicted on gun charges against him, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/joe-biden-wont-pardon-son-hunter-if-he-is-convicted-says-white-house-11694829793864.html

Prime Minister Narendra Modi retained his top position as the world's most popular leader with an approval rating of 76%, according to a survey by US-based consultancy firm ‘Morning Consult’.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-modi-retains-world-s-most-popular-global-leader-position-report-11694836930418.html

The UK government announced that it had agreed a joint investment package with #TataSteel for Britain's largest steelworks in Wales, including a grant worth up to £500 million.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/tata-steel-signs-pact-with-uk-govt-for-largest-investment-in-uk-steel-sector-11694775615768.html

Cocaine is set to become Colombia's main export and overtake oil, according to estimates by Bloomberg Economics.

The production of the narcotic continues to expand as the government takes a more lenient policy regarding drugs.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/cocaine-set-to-become-colombias-top-export-after-surpassing-oil-report-11694850394856.html

On his 73rd birthday, Prime Minister #NarendraModi inaugurated the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line, connecting it to a new metro station called 'YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25' from Dwarka Sector 21.

To mark this special occasion, PM Modi also took a ride on the Delhi Metro, where he engaged with both metro staff and fellow commuters.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-narendra-modi-travels-in-delhi-metro-on-73rd-birthday-inaugurates-extension-of-delhi-airport-metro-express-line-11694931018470.html

In commemoration of #VishwakarmaJayanti PM #NarendraModi today launched the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme for the benefit of traditional artisans.

On his 73rd birthday, PM Modi launched 18 post tickets & the Toolkit Booklet during the launch of 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme at the India International Convention and Expo Centre, in Dwarka.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-modi-launches-vishwakarma-scheme-all-you-need-to-know-11694937576986.html

#SBI has now come up with an innovative way to ensure timely repayment of loans- a surprise visit with a pack of chocolates.

This novel way is intended to encourage borrowers, especially retail borrowers, to make timely repayments.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/sbi-mulls-innovative-way-to-ensure-timely-loan-repayment-chocolates-and-surprise-visit-for-defaulters-11694945382082.html

#MintCharts | Recently, #RBI ran the latest issue of the Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) scheme, under which the government issues bonds to investors linked to the price of gold.

Since the scheme began in November 2015, the SGB issue this June saw the highest volume of 7,769 kg mobilised under the scheme. What is the way forward for this scheme?