India is set to launch its first tokenised corporate bond issue next month, with state-owned REC issuing notes worth less than $57 million in a pilot using blockchain and the central bank digital currency. The offering, expected to debut at a Mumbai fintech event, will be limited to select investors and marks India's entry into blockchain-based bond settlement alongside Europe and Hong Kong.
DMK president and former Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has filed a petition in the Madras High Court challenging the election of TVK candidate V.S. Babu from the Kolathur constituency in the 2026 Assembly polls, citing alleged malfunctions in EVMs and irregularities involving VVPAT machines. Stalin seeks to have Babu's election declared void and to be declared the winner, alleging procedural lapses in the post-election verification process.
In July, India's retail sector grew 8% year-on-year, driven by need-based purchases and quick service restaurants, according to the Retailers' Association of India. Meanwhile, South Korea saw a 6.4% retail sales increase, fueled by delivery services and summer travel demand, as reported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources.
Two Ecuadorian women were taken into immigration custody by ICE after being treated for injuries from a car crash in Poinciana, Florida, on August 20. The mother and daughter were involved in a rollover collision, and local deputies discovered they had overstayed their visas, leading to their arrest at the hospital.
The US Treasury announced a sweeping new round of sanctions against Iran, with Secretary Scott Bessent describing the measures as the 'single greatest financial offensive ever' and an 'economic D-Day'. Iran's economy minister said Tehran was 'fully prepared' and dismissed the impact, while financial markets showed mixed reactions and ordinary Iranians face soaring prices.
Samsung appears to have raised prices for the Galaxy A57 and A37 in India by up to Rs 5,000, according to a tipster's leaked communication, while the company has officially announced a price revision for the same models in Malaysia, citing rising component costs.
A motorcyclist injured in a Sunday night collision with a pickup truck in Raynham has died, authorities said. The victim was identified as 37-year-old Daniel Pitts of South Easton. The crash remains under investigation.
Oklahoma voters head to the polls Tuesday for primary runoffs that will settle the Republican nomination for governor and the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, alongside two statewide ballot measures. The governor's race tests President Donald Trump's endorsement power after a close June primary, while the Senate contest features a stark fundraising gap between the two Democratic contenders.
XPENG’s robotics unit has raised over US$900 million, valuing it at US$6.3 billion, as the EV maker prepares to mass-produce its IRON humanoid. The funding comes amid a widened Q2 loss, with revenue up 8% and overseas deliveries surging.
Police and motoring experts have outlined the steps to take when a vehicle blocks your driveway, from asking neighbours and contacting the council to legal routes. They also warn against taking matters into your own hands, such as towing or clamping, which could lead to criminal charges.
Montreal city council is set to debate a motion proposing the suspension of institutional ties with the Israeli government, a measure supporters see as a significant municipal step over the war in Gaza. The motion, introduced by the opposition Projet Montréal, has drawn both backing from activists and opposition from the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, while Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada cautions on the city's limited role in foreign policy.
A 19-year-old engineering student was arrested in connection with an August 18 hit-and-run in Vile Parle West that injured a 15-year-old girl. He was produced before a magistrate on Sunday and released on a bail bond of ₹5,000. Police say he held a valid driving licence; the student cites a passing auto's blind spot and fear as reasons for leaving the scene.
The Madras High Court has extended its interim stay on notifying bypolls in five Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies until September 8, after the Election Commission stated it would not announce elections until pending election petitions are resolved. One of the constituencies, Trichy East, was won by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, who later vacated the seat.
The Yankees' 8-3 win over the Blue Jays was secured by manager Aaron Boone's decision to pull starter Cam Schlittler in the fifth inning, a move that set up a dominant relief performance and clinched the season series.
A Pew Research Center study analyzing nearly half a million English-language web pages found that more than one-third of pages published after ChatGPT's launch show signs of AI authorship. The analysis also identified distinctive linguistic markers, such as increased use of em dashes and Oxford commas, and found AI-written content is more common on commercial .com domains.
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has unveiled a new Master Brand identity centered on the emblem 'Cephyr,' with a new tagline and sonic identity. The company also launched its super-premium brand Crompton Rhion and strengthened its Energion platform as part of its premiumization strategy.
With seven weeks since the last update, the 2026 MLB awards races have shifted, with Pete Crow-Armstrong leapfrogging Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP. Yordan Alvarez leads the AL MVP race, while tight Cy Young and Rookie of the Year battles continue. ESPN highlights Carson Benge as a sleeper in the NL Rookie of the Year race.
Abhishek Banerjee has retired from his role as casting director at Casting Bay, the company he co-founded with Anmol Ahuja in 2017. He will concentrate on his acting career, with upcoming projects including Mirzapur: The Movie and Lust Stories 3, while Ahuja continues to lead the company. Banerjee cited his demanding acting schedule and the potential overlap between his dual roles as key factors in the decision.
A report by Chromatics AI, as carried by ANI, Livemint, and The Tribune, warns that Western cultural values embedded in AI systems could influence how billions of users understand the world, particularly in legal guidance, counselling, and education. The report highlights that translation and surface-level localization are insufficient, and urges culturally grounded development.