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Raksha Bandhan 2026: President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi extend ‘heartfelt greetings’, celebrate its significance

President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings on Raksha Bandhan. Droupadi Murmu underscored the festival's cultural significance, emphasizing the bonds of protection and mutual responsibility.

Worried you might not be able to see the partial lunar eclipse? Here's a list of YouTube channels offering livestreams

A partial lunar eclipse will darken around 96 per cent of the Moon on 28 August, with the event mainly visible across North and South America. Skywatchers elsewhere can catch the celestial spectacle through livestreams from observatories and astronomy platforms.

Sensex, Nifty open higher after two straight session of losses, ‘flash crash’

Is stock market closed today? Both the NSE and BSE will operate as usual, with normal trading, clearing and settlement activities scheduled for the day.

Delhivery among 3 stocks flashing bullish signals, indicating possible uptrend

Three Nifty500 stocks formed White Marubozu patterns, signalling strong buying pressure and bullish momentum as buyers remained in control throughout the trading session.

Buyback alert: GE Shipping to repurchase shares at 16% premium

Great Eastern Shipping shares are likely to remain in focus after the company announced a share buyback worth up to Rs 900 crore. The board approved repurchasing up to 58.82 lakh shares, or 4.12% of paid-up equity capital, through the open market route. The maximum buyback price is Rs 1,530 per share, a 15.99% premium to Thursday’s close.

Bombay Burmah Trading among 4 stocks showing bullish RSI upswing

Four Nifty500 stocks gained over 4% as their RSI crossed above 50, signalling strengthening momentum. Bombay Burmah, Whirlpool of India, NMDC Steel and Wockhardt recorded rising RSI levels, highlighting potential bullish momentum for traders.

ESDS Software Solution IPO opens today; GMP signals 76% premium — Should you subscribe?

The company has set the IPO price band at Rs 408–429 per share for its Rs 720-crore public offering. The subscription window will remain open from August 28 to September 1, 2026. The IPO consists entirely of a fresh issue of 1.68 crore shares.

Priority Jewels IPO opens today: GMP signals 19% listing gain. Should you subscribe?

Priority Jewels has launched its IPO today, August 28, 2026, with subscriptions open for three days. The shares are currently seeing a brisk 19% premium in the grey market, with anchor investors already committing Rs 27.45 crore. The funds raised will mainly help in repaying debt and supporting general corporate needs. The company is known for its exquisite diamond-studded gold and platinum jewelry designs.

Why WhiteOak CIO Ramesh Mantri prefers REITs, InvITs over high dividend yield stocks

While yield will be the primary driver of returns for this Fund, capital appreciation is also expected to play a significant role. REITs and InvITs are required to distribute at least 90% of their net distributable cash flows to unitholders, so a large slice of the portfolio's return is contractual, rent- or toll-linked income rather than sentiment-driven.

Bharti Airtel Share Price Live Updates: Bharti Airtel's Stock Declines Over the Week

New York, Huntsville, Palm Desert: Which Red Lobster locations are closing in 2026? See complete list

In June, Red Lobster shuttered its Times Square restaurant after 23 years, leaving Manhattan without a single Red Lobster location. Here's the full list of Red Lobster locations getting shut down in 2026.

White House construction may have contributed to Trump's Marine One getting close to commercial jet - What we know

NTSB reported that ongoing White House construction contributed to radio communication issues, leading to a near-collision. Problems arose due to inadequate line-of-sight and relocation of Marine One during construction, prompting FAA action to improve communications.

Trump admin likely to sign a deal with Venezuela to access its oilfields: How will it work? What are the legal hurdles?

US President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly negotiating a deal for long-term US access to Venezuelan oilfields, potentially lowering oil import costs and boosting output. The proposal could involve long-term leases and US companies developing the fields.

HCL Tech Share Price Live Updates: HCL Tech Sees a -2.76% Drop in Weekly Returns

Sun Pharma Share Price Live Updates: Sun Pharma's Stock Gains 0.49% in One Week

Dollar flat near one-week high as investors await Warsh's Jackson Hole debut

The euro and sterling were subdued near one-week lows against the greenback, last at $1.1652 and $1.3597, respectively, though both remained on track for a second straight monthly gain.

Petrol and diesel prices today — 28 Aug: Fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru as crude oil heads for weekly loss

Petrol and diesel prices today — 28 Aug: Fuel rates remained stable across major Indian cities, with no significant change.

Tempsens Instruments shares to list today; GMP signals 110% listing gain

The Rs 650-crore public issue was priced at Rs 300 per share and comprised a fresh issue of Rs 95 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) worth Rs 555 crore. Ahead of the IPO, the company also raised Rs 194.54 crore from anchor investors.

Oil Price Today (August 28): Crude oil falls over 5% this week despite Trump rejecting terms of Iran deal. What are experts saying?

Brent crude futures fell 50 cents, or 0.6%, to $89 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures declined 42 cents, or 0.50%, to $83. Brent was on track to lose 5.3% for the week, while WTI was set to fall 4.3%.

Sebi proposes easing merchant banker rule for select debt issuers

Sebi has put forward a proposal to exempt certain listed companies from the requirement to appoint merchant bankers. This initiative is designed to lower the costs related to issuing small-value debt private placements. To qualify, issuers must meet particular standards, including being regulated and listed for over a year, possessing a robust credit rating, and having no recent defaults. This aims to promote more frequent small-value debt offerings.

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty signals a positive start; Asian shares trade mixed

Positive Breakout: These 5 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs

As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily timeframe, it is generally considered to be in an overall uptrend.

IndiaFirst plans to raise Rs 250 cr in subordinated debt

IndiaFirst Life Insurance plans to raise ₹150-250 crore through subordinated debt. BNP Paribas Cardif will acquire Warburg Pincus' stake in the insurer. The company's initial public offering plans have been deferred, not abandoned. Its agency channel is expected to contribute a larger share to business. IndiaFirst Life is also seeking new bancassurance partnerships.