EconomyFrom Energy Security To Global Giants: PM Modi Lays Out India’s Big Economic RoadmapEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 10:18 ISTPM Modi highlights India’s energy security push, from 700-city piped gas access and nuclear power to offshore oil and gas exploration.Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Image: Times Now Digital)Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his 80th…
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India Cuts Petrol, Diesel And ATF Export Duties In Fresh Fuel Levy Reset
EconomyIndia Cuts Petrol, Diesel And ATF Export Duties In Fresh Fuel Levy ResetEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 10:46 ISTIndia cuts export duties on petrol, diesel and ATF from August 15, partly reversing the fuel levy hike announced earlier this month.Under the latest notification, the export duty on petrol has been reduced to zero…
Gold Rate Today (August 15, 2026): Check 24K, 22K, 18K Prices In Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow And Other Major Cities
Personal FinanceGold Rate Today (August 15, 2026): Check 24K, 22K, 18K Prices In Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow And Other Major CitiesEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 11:02 ISTGold Rate Today (August 15, 2026): Gold prices remain in focus on August 15, with MCX rates rising. Check today’s 24K, 22K and 18K gold prices…
SEBI Revamps Settlement Rules: 20% Extra Charge May Go, Fast-Track Route For Rs 10 Lakh Cases
MarketsSEBI Revamps Settlement Rules: 20% Extra Charge May Go, Fast-Track Route For Rs 10 Lakh CasesEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 12:07 ISTSEBI proposes faster settlements, lower charges and clearer rules, including a fast-track route for cases involving settlement amounts up to Rs 10 lakh.Securities and Exchange Board of India (File Photo)The Securities and…
From ‘Fragile Five’ To Major Economy: What PM Modi Said About India’s Transformation
EconomyFrom ‘Fragile Five’ To Major Economy: What PM Modi Said About India’s TransformationEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 13:30 ISTPM Modi recalled India’s ‘Fragile Five’ past as the country marked 80 years of Independence, highlighting its economic transformation over 12 years.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 August. (Image: Times Now Digital)India’s economic journey over…
Income Tax Dept Opens Foreign Asset Disclosure Window August 16; Check Who Can Apply
Personal FinanceIncome Tax Dept Opens Foreign Asset Disclosure Window August 16; Check Who Can ApplyEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 14:59 ISTFAST-DS opens on August 16 for eligible taxpayers to disclose certain foreign assets or income. Check eligibility, tax rates, limits and deadline.The voluntary disclosure facility is designed mainly for smaller taxpayers, including students,…
Why Indian Banks Must Rethink Their Operations As Agentic AI Takes Centre Stage
IndustryWhy Indian Banks Must Rethink Their Operations As Agentic AI Takes Centre StageEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 16:28 ISTIndian banks may need to redesign operations for agentic AI, automating complex tasks while shifting employees towards higher-value decisions.AI could rewire Indian banking, from loan approvals to customer service. (AI-Generated Image)Indian banks may be approaching…
From Hidden Gold To The 1991 Crisis: How India’s Love For Gold Defied Govt Control
EconomyFrom Hidden Gold To The 1991 Crisis: How India’s Love For Gold Defied Govt ControlCurated by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 15, 2026, 17:44 ISTFrom the Gold Control Act to the 1991 crisis and today’s Reserve Bank of India reserves, gold has played a major role in shaping India’s economic journey.The Gold (Control) Act imposed strict limits…
Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq India Launch LIVE Updates: Starts At Rs 11.95 Lakh, Interior, Variants, Range, Colours, Booking Details and Key Specifications
LIVEMahindra BE 6 Sporteq India Launch LIVE Updates: Starts At Rs 11.95 Lakh, Interior, Variants, Range, Colours, Booking Details and Key SpecificationsBE 6 Sporteq India Launch LIVE Updates: Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq brings new technology, a three-screen cockpit and special editions, while Formula E Freedom adds sportier styling and performance. Prices start at Rs 11.45…
Lexington Mass Shooting Today Video: Several Shot at Charles Young Park in Kentucky
US NewsLexington Mass Shooting Today Video: Several Shot at Charles Young Park in KentuckyEdited by: Rounak BagchiUpdated Aug 16, 2026, 05:43 ISTAuthorities have not yet released details about the number or severity of the injuries, and it is not immediately clear what led to the shooting.US PoliceSeveral people have been shot and injured during an…