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CBI files Rs 1,816 crore EPFO investment fraud case against Reliance Capital; company responds (Lead)

IANS | August 1, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday said it has registered an FIR against Reliance Capital Limited in Mumbai, its former Chairman Anil Ambani, unknown public servants and other unknown persons, for allegedly causing a wrongful loss of Rs 1,007.55 crore along with an interest liability of Rs 808.67 crore by committing offences including criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal breach of trust and criminal misconduct.

NHAI rolls out barrier-free tolling on Delhi-Jaipur highway

IANS | August 1, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has made travel on the Delhi-Jaipur section of National Highway-48 completely barrier-free with the rollout of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at the Shahjahanpur Toll Plaza in Rajasthan, it was announced on Saturday.

LatentView Analytics reports 6 pc decline in Q1 profit

IANS | August 1, 2026 6:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) AI-driven analytics, data engineering and consulting company LatentView Analytics on Saturday reported nearly 6 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY27.

Gold posts 1.16 pc weekly dip amid firmer dollar

IANS | August 1, 2026 5:53 PM

Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Gold prices dipped 1.16 per cent on a weekly basis as higher US Treasury yields and a firmer dollar capped safe‑haven demand.

Andhra Pradesh's first semiconductor plant to boost chip ecosystem, create jobs: Experts

IANS | August 1, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh's first semiconductor manufacturing facility -- inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Visakhapatnam under the India Semiconductor Mission -- is expected to strengthen the state's chip ecosystem, create high-skilled jobs and accelerate the growth of semiconductor manufacturing, industry experts said on Saturday.

China's factory activity shrinks, adding to concerns over economic recovery: Report

IANS | August 1, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) China's factory activity unexpectedly slipped into contraction in July for the first time since February as weak domestic demand and weather-related disruptions weighed on production, increasing pressure on policymakers to roll out additional measures to support the economy, according to a report.

Iron ore surge in India can help South African producers: Report

IANS | August 1, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The iron ore surge in India is the single most relevant figure for South African producers, according to a new report, as India expands its steelmaking capacity to meet domestic infrastructure and construction demand.

Chinese govt fears open-source AI could undermine information control

IANS | August 1, 2026 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Even as China presents itself as a global champion of low-cost, open-source artificial intelligence, the Chinese Communist Party is increasingly concerned that advanced artificial intelligence could undermine its control over information and national security, a new report has said.

China calls for ‘more proactive’ tax policy as economy falters: Report

IANS | August 1, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Leaders in China have stressed need to strengthen economy which is stumbling amid weak consumer spending, high youth unemployment and a weakening stock market, according to a new report.

Indian Railways prematurely retires 5 Group 'A' officers in public interest

IANS | August 1, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Indian Railways on Saturday said it has recommended premature retirement of five Group 'A' officers in public interest on grounds of doubtful integrity, vigilance inputs, disciplinary history and other relevant service records.

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CBI files Rs 1,816 crore EPFO investment fraud case against Reliance Capital; company responds (Lead)

NHAI rolls out barrier-free tolling on Delhi-Jaipur highway

LatentView Analytics reports 6 pc decline in Q1 profit

Gold posts 1.16 pc weekly dip amid firmer dollar

Andhra Pradesh's first semiconductor plant to boost chip ecosystem, create jobs: Experts

China's factory activity shrinks, adding to concerns over economic recovery: Report

Iron ore surge in India can help South African producers: Report

Chinese govt fears open-source AI could undermine information control

China calls for ‘more proactive’ tax policy as economy falters: Report

Indian Railways prematurely retires 5 Group 'A' officers in public interest

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