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• SK Hynix has officially begun construction on its first High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) production facility located in Indiana, USA. • The initiative is designed to strengthen the U.S. AI ecosystem and deepen strategic industrial cooperation between South Korea and the United States. • Following the announcement, SK Hynix stock (000660) rose 1.9% to trade at ₩1,720,000, with investors eyeing a potential break above the ₩1,790,000 resistance level.

• Massive flash floods in central Nepal have resulted in numerous deaths and left over 750 people missing, including 133 Indian nationals. • Indian authorities report that at least 290 Indian citizens currently remain "uncontactable" following the deluge. • Both Nepal and China have issued warnings regarding fresh flood risks, indicating that the region remains under significant threat.

• The article outlines six critical global factors that influence the Indian stock market, including crude oil prices, FPI flows, and global interest rates. • Key drivers such as geopolitical events, rupee fluctuations, and the performance of international indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, Nikkei, and Hang Seng are highlighted. • These factors are vital for investors because they directly impact business operating costs, corporate earnings, and overall national economic growth.

• Designer Kunal Rawal has officially launched his contemporary menswear collections on the e-commerce platform Tata CLiQ Luxury. • The partnership aims to capitalize on the increasing consumer demand for premium designer fashion and high-end occasionwear available through online channels. • This move expands the accessibility of Rawal's luxury designs to a wider digital audience seeking curated luxury retail experiences.

• Indian equities are expected to open lower on August 25, 2026, as markets face pressure from geopolitical tensions in West Asia and the upcoming Nifty expiry. • Key global triggers include Brent crude futures hovering around $92 a barrel and a general slip in Asian shares ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report. • Geopolitical instability has intensified following Iran's pledge to retaliate against expanded economic sanctions imposed by the United States.

Gary mayor says 12 days is ‘too long’ for residents to go without power after storm downed trees on to power linesThe mayor of Gary, Indiana, has said it is “unacceptable” that thousands of residents in the city are still without power nearly two weeks after an 11 August storm known as a derecho brought 90 mph, straight-line winds, downing trees on to power lines.“We’re at day 12, and 12 days is too long for families to be without power,” Eddie Melton, Gary’s mayor, said in a video address on Sunday, adding that he is continuing to pressure the Northern Indiana Public Service Company (Nipsco) to restore the city’s power before the end of Tuesday. Continue reading...

• Indian cybersecurity startups are increasingly expanding their operations overseas to build global credibility and attract higher levels of investment. • CEO Mohit Anand of Mitigata notes that an international presence is often critical for startups seeking to secure significant funding rounds. • A key example is SAFE Security, which raised $70 million in a Series C round in July 2025, led by Avataar Ventures with support from global firms like Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital.