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• Breather for India? Trump’s Russia sanctions bill may be stalled for now; could have led to 100% tariffs

  04-09-2026 17:36 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Lawmakers are concerned that the legislation could give President Donald Trump broader authority to impose tariffs and potentially push oil prices higher. Meanwhile, India’s reliance on Russian crude has increased sharply and is at record levels.
  
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• Neighbour held 4.27 acres for 40 years; 80 year old original owner gets his title restored

  04-09-2026 16:34 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Long-term occupation of a property does not automatically amount to adverse possession. To establish such a claim, there must also be a clear assertion of hostile title along with the necessary animus.
  
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• Phuket-Delhi flight incident: Air India terminates pilot who tested positive for drugs

  04-09-2026 15:26 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Air India terminated a pilot's employment after he tested positive for a psychoactive substance. This action followed an incident where the aircraft experienced multiple hydraulic failures. The flight encountered an altitude upset, causing injuries to passengers and crew. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau recommended action against the pilot. A detailed investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
  
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• Nearly $750 billion shield: How India built record forex reserves amid the US-Iran war

  04-09-2026 15:16 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  How has the RBI managed to secure high forex reserves in times of global economic uncertainty? What’s worked for India and why does the rise in forex cover matter? And, importantly, is it sustainable?
  
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• NSE IPO could be worth Rs 30,000 crore after Sebi gives green signal

  04-09-2026 14:12 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India's market regulator Sebi has approved the National Stock Exchange's initial public offering.This approval allows the country's largest bourse to list after nearly a decade of delays.The proposed IPO could be worth around Rs 30,000 crore, making it one of India's largest.Existing shareholders will collectively divest nearly six percent of NSE's stake in the offer.NSE dominates India's equity derivatives market and operates the Nifty 50 index.
  
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• Gadkari clears Rs 5,000 IIT-Delhi fix for old diesel vehicles; can cut pollution by 90%

  04-09-2026 11:41 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Speaking at an event organised by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam), Gadkari said the technology, developed from an innovation at IIT-Delhi, had successfully completed testing. The devices can be fitted on BS-IV, BS-III and older diesel vehicles, bringing their emissions to levels comparable with BS-VI vehicles.
  
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• Silver crashes 40%, but buyers vanish; 2,000 tonnes could now pile up in India

  04-09-2026 09:20 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Silver prices have fallen steadily over the past seven months, following an extraordinary rally that pushed the metal more than 300% higher year-on-year. In January, silver crossed Rs 4 lakh per kg on the Multi Commodity Exchange for the first time.
  
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• Gold price prediction: Should you buy gold on dips? Check September 4, 2026 outlook

  04-09-2026 08:26 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  MCX Gold October futures are trading around Rs 1,55,250 and continue to maintain a constructive short-term structure after a sharp recovery from the recent lows. The chart shows a sequence of higher highs and higher lows, while prices are holding above the key short-term moving averages.
  
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• Woman had valid train berth, but midnight deboarding & lost job; Railways ordered to pay Rs 2 lakh

  04-09-2026 07:56 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Indian Railways has been asked to compensate her. The order followed an incident in which she was made to get off a train around midnight despite having a valid reservation. She was subsequently arrested by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) on the allegation that she was travelling without a ticket.
  
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• Top stocks to buy today: Stock market recommendations for September 4, 2026 - check list

  04-09-2026 04:30 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Stock market recommendations: Capri Global Capital Ltd, Engineers India Ltd, and Acme Solar Holdings - these are the top stocks to buy today on September 4, 2026 recommended by Hitesh Rathi, Technical Analyst (Equity & Derivatives) at Angel One.
  
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• Volkswagen plans another 50,000 job cuts in biggest restructuring in 90 years

  04-09-2026 03:47 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Volkswagen announces its plan to cut an additional fifty thousand jobs by 2030 as part of a major restructuring effort aimed at enhancing the company's competitiveness and profitability. With declining sales and tougher competition from the electric vehicle market, Volkswagen is also exploring alternative uses for four of its German manufacturing plants, signaling a decisive commitment to its future direction.
  
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• Sebi to tweak CAS, change method for derivative trade

  04-09-2026 01:18 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Consultation Paper On Settlement Prices Within A Week
  
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