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F&O Tracker: Bulls to gain traction

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-22T15:34:40+00:00

Nifty futures and Nifty Bank futures can see a fresh leg of rally 

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Pick of BL commodities -August 23, 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-22T15:16:23+00:00

Last week, the Indian government permitted duty-free import of raw sugar to rein in surging prices of the commodity. Sugar prices have soared to a record high of over ₹60 a kg at retail outlets. With the current spell of rain set to end by the end of this month, India will likely face a widening rainfall deficit. However, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh says the impact may not be significant. India’s kharif sowing deficit has shrunk to less than one per cent, but in terms of hectares, it is 21 lakh hectares. The Federal Court of Australia has dismissed India’s appeal for Basmati “word-mark”

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Mark Carney Speaks to Canadians After Trade Talks With U.S. Collapse

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-22T15:10:50+00:00

Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed Canadians on Saturday morning, hours after he ordered negotiators to suspend U.S. trade talks despite President Trump’s punishing tariffs.

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Who Am I? August 23, 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-22T15:10:26+00:00

Are you an avid investor? How well do you know corporate India?

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Indiana residents endure 11th day without power after storms topple power lines

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-22T15:08:38+00:00

33,124 residents still in the dark as utility company says it is working to restore power in north-west of stateThousands of residents of north-west Indiana on Saturday were headed for their 11th day without electric power after storms swept through the state, toppling trees and power lines, earlier in August.The powerless conditions have led to food lines, closed businesses, dead phones, no schools, spoiled food, dirty clothes, dry gas pumps and a multitude of other deleterious effects on life without energy. Continue reading...

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DYPIU to launch School of Legal Studies, Governance and Public Policy

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-22T15:06:18+00:00

DYPIU is the first private university to offer a BTech programme in semiconductor engineering and will be launching the School of Legal Studies, Governance and Public Policy from the current academic year

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As smart glasses go mainstream, privacy concerns follow

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-22T14:12:06+00:00

“As a woman, the thought of someone being able to record me without my knowledge or consent is deeply invasive,” a PR professional from Gujarat

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Canada vows ‘dollar for dollar’ response as US puts 50% tariffs on some goods

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-22T14:04:57+00:00

Collapse of trade talks could lead to job losses, but biggest impact on traditional allies is expected to be political The US has imposed 50% tariffs on some goods from Canada, and the country’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has vowed to match them “dollar for dollar” after the collapse of trade talks.The tariffs came into force on around $20bn (£14.6bn) of goods – ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors – at 04.00 GMT . Trade experts said the tariffs could result in some job losses, but the largest impact is expected to be political, driving a further wedge between the traditional alli

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Nebraska school district asks police to stop using shock gloves on students

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-22T14:00:55+00:00

Omaha police agreed to stop carrying electric shock gloves in the halls of state’s largest public school districtOmaha police recently agreed to stop carrying gloves that can deliver electric shocks to students in the halls of Nebraska’s largest public school district.The decision affecting most Omaha middle and high schools came after the Associated Press first revealed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)’s plan to give officers the “Gloves” – or “generated low output voltage emitters”. The devices have also been used in recent years by some jails. Continue reading...

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Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-08-22T13:48:06+00:00

A rescue worker said the site had been struck twice as civilians gathered for a meditation retreat.

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