Mike Ashley’s Frasers buys Harvey Nichols department store chain

Sports Direct owner acquires majority of upmarket retailer’s sites from the administrators Business live – latest updatesThe owner of Sports Direct has bought Harvey Nichols out of administration after the upmarket department store chain warned it could run out of money if it did not find new funding.Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group said on Thursday it had bought the chain, which is headquartered at its store in Knightsbridge, for an undisclosed sum on the day it was put into administration. Harvey Nichols has 1,200 employees and 13 stores. Continue reading...

Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley buys Harvey Nichols

Frasers Group acquires majority of upmarket retailer’s sites from the administrators Business live – latest updatesThe owner of Sports Direct has bought Harvey Nichols out of administration after the upmarket department store chain warned it could run out of money if it did not find new funding.Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group said on Thursday it had bought the chain, which is headquartered at its store in Knightsbridge, for an undisclosed sum on the day it was put into administration. Harvey Nichols has 1,200 employees and 13 stores. Continue reading...

Lottery ticket sold at Illinois gas station wins $1bn Powerball jackpot

Prize was eighth largest in Powerball history and followed three months without a top prize winnerA Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1bn jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.The ticket that won the jackpot on Wednesday night was purchased at a Hy-Vee station in Quincy, about 100 miles (160km) west of the state capital of Springfield along the Missouri border, Illinois Lottery officials said. The winning numbers were 4-26-66-67-69 with the Powerball number of 9. Continue reading...

Montra Electric enters international markets with first Super Auto exports

Powered by a 9 kWh battery pack, the Super Auto offers an optimal driving range of 150 km on a single charge and a top speed of 55 kmph.

Международные резервы России выросли почти на $20 млрд за неделю

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Indriya names Krithi Shetty as Southern Brand Ambassador, launches Varalakshmi campaign

Krithi Shetty, who has cultural ties to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, will front the brand’s Varalakshmi campaign

Gem, jewellery export up a tad on rise in gold prices

Despite a challenging global environment, industry leaders express optimism

Honasa Consumer posts record quarter, PAT more than doubles to ₹90 crore in Q1FY27

Revenue rises 32% to ₹785 crore

Громади зможуть отримати гроші на гуманітарні витрати і розмінування: що відомо

Заявниками можуть бути не лише центральні, а й регіональні та місцеві органи влади й установи, якщо витрати профінансовані з державного чи місцевих бюджетів.

Japón castiga con hasta dos años de cárcel la profanación de su bandera

La nueva ley recibe críticas por su ambiguedad y por el uso político de un símbolo asociado a la etapa más beligerante del país

India’s July exports hit record $44.24 b, but trade deficit swells

Petroleum, electronics, engineering goods drive export growth, even as crude, fertiliser, and machinery imports push the deficit to six-month high

Security tightened across J&K ahead of Independence Day

Officials said surveillance has been stepped up along the Line of Control (LoC), while additional security personnel have been deployed at vulnerable and sensitive locations.

Sunshine Pictures sets ₹360 cap for ₹282 crore IPO, opens August 18

The subscription window closes on Thursday, August 20, with anchor investor bidding scheduled for Monday, August 17

TVS Srichakra more than doubles its profit in Q1 FY27

The tyres and tubes manufacturer’s top line came in at ₹1,068 crore as against a profit of ₹34 crore

Piranha drama: boy, 8, hooks fearsome exotic fish in Pennsylvania lake

South American fish with razor-toothed jaws was probably released by someone who owned it as a pet, officials sayAn eight-year-old boy fishing for bass in Pennsylvania was stunned to catch something more associated with the Amazon – and countless horror movies – than the rolling landscape of the eastern US.Seamus Coffey, who was fishing with his father Michael in a lake near Philadelphia, hauled in a large red-bellied piranha, complete with the razor-toothed jaws that the fearsome breed is so famous for. Continue reading...

Gen Z turns to crypto as gateway to investing, WazirX data shows

The median age of Gen Z investors on WazirX is 25, while the generation accounted for 72% of all new investors on the platform in the first half of 2026. Gen Z also made up 32.1% of active traders

На складах Wildberries сгорели Конституция, буквари и книги Прилепина

Свыше 11 млн книг уничтожено из-за серии атак беспилотников ВСУ по складам Wildberries. Это следует из совместной оценки Российского книжного союза (РКС), Ассоциации книгоиздателей России и Ассоциации книгораспространителей (есть в распоряжении «Ведомостей»; данные актуальны на 13 августа 2026 г.).

Milky Mist IPO subscribed 56.12 times on closing day, QIBs lead demand

The ₹1,553-crore IPO has a price band of ₹133-140 per share. The issue comprised a fresh issue of shares worth up to ₹1,428 crore and an offer-for-sale of up to ₹125 crore.

Ямпольская о теневом кинопрокате: «Так дальше продолжаться не может»

Советник президента Елена Ямпольская полагает, что пора «комплексно» заняться проблемой теневого кинопроката. Об этом она заявила в четверг, 13 августа, в ходе пресс-брифинга. Сегодня голливудские релизы выходят на экраны в рамках схемы «предсеансного обслуживания» – и эта практика показов без прокатного удостоверения «не может не тревожить», отметила Ямпольская.

ED exposes network of RPs and promoters laundering money via IBC

ED arrested Jitesh Gupta, a Resolution Professional in the insolvency resolution process of Homestead Infrastructure Development Pvt Ltd & Golden Peacock Residence Pvt Ltd  

На українців чекає ідеальна погода напередодні вихідних: прогноз на 14 серпня

По всій країні буде сухо, сонячно та тепло.

Honasa Consumer net profit soars to ₹90 crore in June quarter, revenue up 27 per cent

Revenue from operations increased 27 per cent year-on-year to ₹756 crore

Через російські дрони на Одещині стало значно менше рідкісних рожевих птахів

Зграя, яка була ще на початку липня, наразі нараховує трохи більше ніж сто особин.

Un amigo del periodista de la RAI que sufrió un atentado confiesa que puso la bomba frente a su casa “por su bien”

Valter Lavitola, que fue cercano a Berlusconi y tiene un largo historial judicial, asegura que ordenó el ataque para reforzar la protección policial del periodista

Italian businessman admits organising bombing at home of journalist and friend

Valter Lavitola’s lawyer says he had intended attack to boost security for investigative reporter Sigfrido RanucciAn Italian businessman has admitted to masterminding a bomb attack at the home of Sigfrido Ranucci, a prominent investigative journalist, claiming it was intended to boost his security protection.Valter Lavitola, who was friends with Ranucci, the host of Report, an investigative programme aired by the state broadcaster, Rai, made the confession to investigators after his arrest earlier this week in connection with the case, the businessman’s lawyer, Sergio Cola, told the Italian me

Italian businessman admits organising bomb attack ‘to boost friend’s security’

Valter Lavitola’s lawyer says he has confessed to masterminding bombing at home of investigative reporter Sigfrido RanucciAn Italian businessman has admitted to masterminding a bomb attack at the home of Sigfrido Ranucci, a prominent investigative journalist, claiming it was intended to boost his security protection.Valter Lavitola, who was friends with Ranucci, the host of Report, an investigative programme aired by the state broadcaster, Rai, made the confession to investigators after his arrest earlier this week in connection with the case, the businessman’s lawyer, Sergio Cola, told the It

Papad Khar to attract 18% GST, says Gujarat AAR

GST classification principles do not automatically indicate that raw materials should be charged at NIL rate of GST simply because the final product is exempt.

Зерновой терминал КСК в Новороссийске приостановил работу

India seeks more US LPG to cut West Asia reliance, aid trade deal

The state refiners plan to jointly issue a tender for US LPG after assessing potential suppliers and offers

India's electronics exports surge 11-fold to ₹4.24 lakh crore, women's workforce nears 30%

Electronic goods are now India’s third-largest export category, with FY 2025 exports at $47.96 billion

Tata Motors PV Q1 profit plunges 80% as JLR, commodity costs bite

The management also warned of input-cost pressures intensifying in the second quarter

В Казахстане запретили сервис знакомств «Дайвинчик»

Нацбанк посилив гривню: офіційний курс валют на п’ятницю

Курс гривні до євро встановлено на рівні 51,55 грн/євро.

‘Justified’ or ’no business being there’? Tennessee munitions town loyal to Trump but divided on Iran

Hear from voters in Kingsport, home to a munitions plant supplying the US military, as tensions over the Iran war spark debate.

Life insurers’ new business premium rises 21% in July

The number of policies and schemes issued increased marginally by 0.9 per cent to 22.98 lakh during July

TCS will partner with VodafoneThree’s enterprise arm for digital adoption

The partnership builds on VodafoneThree’s £11 billion investment to create the UK’s best network for business

Потребление рыбы в России снизилось до 22 кг на человека в 2025 году

Ця пісня 1988 року зі списку "найкращих в історії" несподівано отримала нове життя

Співачка Майлі Сайрус створила музичний перехід між двома абсолютно різними епохами.

Белгород, Новосибирск, Самара и Улан-Удэ лидируют по росту качества образования

Gokaldas Exports sees more global apparel sourcing shift to India

The company also said it is noticing a broad-based move to explore India across product categories

США почали фінальні випробування одного з найбільших і найпотужніших авіаносців

USS John F. Kennedy – це другий атомний авіаносець новітнього класу Gerald R. Ford.

Broker’s call: Jyothy Labs (Reduce)

JM Financial

На Прикарпатті Зеленський стріляв з лука і піднімав штангу

Він зустрівся з учасниками спортивних змагань "Воля до життя".

T-Hub picks 14 start-ups for Blueprint cohort

12-month cohort to help startups scale

IndusInd Bank looks to deepen SME/mid-market play

Bank targets bigger share of customer wallet

Hormuz blockade, crude, and CPI keep D-Street on edge

The Nifty 50 closed at 24,395.85, down 40.10 points or 0.16%, while the Sensex rose 0.15% to 78,079, aided by weekly expiry-day volatility

Совет директоров ПАО «ММЦБ» одобрил дивиденды за первое полугодие

Россияне не обращались в генконсульство в Анталье из-за пожара на яхте у Фетхие

Spanish Super Cup will be held in Turkiye in 2027

The tournament from February 2 to 7 will feature Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.

Broker’s call: Sansera Engg (Add)

Choice Broking

Румунія повністю зупинила єдину АЕС і імпортує електроенергію з України

Країна вперше почала імпортувати електроенергію в обідню пору.

Cloudangles opens Global Engineering Centre

The GEC will support a broad range of capabilities spanning digital and technology, application development and engineering, data and analytics, AI and automation.

Piantedosi: stop Schengen non è contro la Spagna, lo revocheremo solo con la fine totale dei rischi

Il ministro dell’Interno al Comitato Schengen insiste sulla sospensione che, a suo dire, è stata messa in atto decine di volte dai Paesi europei. Meloni: “Avanti con le espulsione dei migranti irregolari”

Piantedosi: “Con lo stop a Schengen tre arresti e 21 respingimenti dalla Spagna”

Il ministro dell’Interno al Comitato Schengen insiste sulla sospensione che, a suo dire, è stata messa in atto decine di volte dai Paesi europei. Meloni: “Avanti con le espulsione dei migranti irregolari”