Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: 6 workers trapped, 16 rescued — updates

A rescue operation is ongoing in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district after water and debris trapped six workers in a tunnel at a hydroelectric site. Although 16 workers have been saved, efforts continue. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasises prioritising safe evacuations.

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Air India tests all pilots for psychoactive substances after Phuket incident

The exercise was being undertaken even though the airline already fully complies with requirements prescribed by India’s aviation regulator.

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Apple in talks to pay publishers to improve AI-powered Siri

The content deals could provide the tech company’s voice assistant with current news and information.

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Book excerpt: Why raitas and side dishes matter with biryani and pulao

In ‘A Quest for the Perfect Rice’, author Zubin D'Souza traces the stories of India's fascinating rice traditions, and the many accompaniments that complete the experience of eating biryanis, pulaos and khichdis

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Sebi proposes colour-coded risk meter for bonds

Sebi wants credit ratings mapped to six colour-coded risk levels to make debt securities easier for investors to assess.

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Independence Day 2026: How to calculate and reach your 'freedom number'

Financial freedom isn’t defined by a fixed ₹5 crore or ₹10 crore corpus. Inflation, debt, dependents, healthcare costs and retirement goals can significantly change the amount you need. Here’s why your personal ‘freedom number’ may be very different from what you expect.

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G-Shock x Coca-Cola GA-2100CC-3A review: A watch that just wants to be a watch

The G-Shock x Coca-Cola GA-2100CC-3A brings Coca-Cola nostalgia, G-Shock durability and a striking design to your wrist for ₹14,995.

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The Biggest Investing Mistake Most Indians Make | Let's Mint Money

What separates successful long-term investors from everyone else? In the final episode of Let's Mint Money, Neil Borate speaks with Soumya Rajan, Founder & CEO of Waterfield Advisors, about the principles that have guided some of India's wealthiest families through changing market cycles. Drawing on decades of experience in wealth management, Soumya explains why asset allocation matters more than stock picking, why every investor should think about global diversification, and why she remains optimistic about India's long-term growth story despite global uncertainty. Disclaimer: https://waterfieldadvisors.com/email-disclaimer BSE Application number: 47766 BSE Enlistment number: 1627 Presented in association with Waterfield Advisors, Let’s Mint Money is a candid conversation series where Neil Borate, explores the personal finance philosophies of India’s most accomplished corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and family business visionaries. From money mistakes to legacy planning, each episode reveals the real stories behind wealth, risk, and values.

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Niti Aayog bets on chemicals, textiles, telecom, solar for manufacturing push

Niti Aayog and Crisil have identified 12 sectors where India can aim for global manufacturing leadership by 2047. The report warns India must shift from scaling output to building value addition, tech depth and supply-chain integration.

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US consumer inflation falls to 3.4% year-on-year in July: Govt

US consumer inflation eased to 3.4% in July amidst volatile oil prices, according to government data. The consumer price index rose 0.1% month-over-month but decreased year-on-year, aligning with analyst expectations and potentially giving the Federal Reserve more flexibility on interest rates.

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India sacrifice Asean Cup as Brazil game takes precedence on October 3

India were one of the invited teams to play in the inaugural FIFA Asean Cup 2026 in Indonesia. The AIFF is also in talks with some of the World Cup teams for FIFA friendlies before and after the Brazil clash. The India vs Brazil clash is on October 3 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

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