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India’s employment rises in August as LFPR and WPR improve: Govt data

India recorded a rise in employment indicators in August 2026, with overall LFPR increasing to 55.6% and WPR reaching 52.8%, according to NSO data.

WCEF 2026 inaugurated in Gandhinagar; India hosts World Circular Economy Forum for first time

India Approves 12 Semiconductor Projects Worth Over Rs 1.64 Lakh Crore

UPI Charges Explained: What Changes for Payments Above ₹2,000?

RBI Rate Hike Cycle Likely as Inflation Rises; Repo Rate May Move Towards 6.5%

The RBI may begin a rate-hike cycle as consumer and wholesale inflation accelerate, with the repo rate potentially moving towards 6.5 per cent, a Systematix Group report said.

Gold, Silver Prices Today: Bullion Trades Flat Ahead of US Fed Decision

Gold and silver prices remained largely range-bound on MCX as a stronger US dollar and rising US Treasury yields pressured bullion ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision.

Indian Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Open Higher Despite Weak Global Cues

Indian equity markets opened higher on Tuesday, with Sensex gaining 588 points and Nifty rising 178 points. IT stocks led the rally as global markets remained under pressure.

Kalyana Karnataka Utsav 2026: Priyank Kharge urges people to participate in large numbers

Kalyana Karnataka Utsav 2026 will be held in Kalaburagi on September 16-17 with cultural, music, dance, entertainment, 3D light and drone shows. Minister Priyank Kharge urged people, youth and families to participate in large numbers.

UPI charges debate grows as rising costs put payment ecosystem under pressure

Rising infrastructure costs and zero MDR on UPI have renewed the debate over the financial sustainability of India’s digital payments ecosystem.

India, MERCOSUR Sign Protocol to Enable Electronic Certificates of Origin for Trade

India and MERCOSUR signed a protocol to accept electronic certificates of origin, aiming to reduce trade costs, speed up customs processing and promote paperless trade.