NIA Court proceedings enter the final stage in the 2013 Jhiram Valley attack case; 101 prosecution witnesses have testified Jagdalpur: The judicial proceedings in the Jhiram Valley Maoist attack case have entered their final stage, with the NIA Court scheduled to hear final arguments on August 10, 2026. The case has been under judicial consideration … Read more
Tribal leaders from 12 states to attend the grand event; rally to be held from Budha Talab Indoor Stadium to Jai Stambh Chowk Raipur : The Sarva Adivasi Samaj will organize a grand program in Raipur on Sunday, August 9, 2026, to mark World Tribal Day. The event will be held at the Budha Talab … Read more
August 2026: Korean drama fans have plenty to look forward to this month, with a diverse lineup of new K-dramas arriving across Netflix and major South Korean television networks. The August slate covers a wide range of genres, including romantic comedy, crime, revenge, black comedy, mystery and sports drama. While some series will release all … Read more
New Delhi : The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced its support for the Delimitation Bill linked to women’s reservation, a day after party president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The decision was announced on Saturday following a high-level meeting of senior SAD leaders in Chandigarh to deliberate on key issues before … Read more
New Delhi : The Government of India has repatriated 4,048 Indian seafarers from the Gulf region following the West Asia crisis, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Saturday. Speaking at a stakeholder discussion on “Seafarer Security, Safety and Welfare”, Sonowal said the government remains committed to ensuring the safety and … Read more
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has blamed Iran after a vessel owned by Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil and gas company ADNOC was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to Emirati authorities. The UAE Foreign Ministry said Iran fired a missile at the vessel as part of attacks targeting commercial shipping in the … Read more
Bengaluru : The Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) is set to commercialise surplus “dark fibre” on its 6,119-kilometre Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) network, a move aimed at strengthening Karnataka’s digital infrastructure while creating a new long-term revenue stream for the power transmission utility. The initiative will allow KPTCL to make productive use of unused … Read more
New Delhi : Logistics company Delhivery Limited has announced a major change in its senior leadership, elevating Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) Vani Venkatesh to the position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO) with immediate effect. At the same time, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and KMP Ajith Pai, a founding … Read more
New Delhi : The President of India has appointed 30 Advocates and Judicial Officers as Judges and Additional Judges to the Madras, Calcutta, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh High Courts. The appointments were made in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and announced by the Ministry of Law and Justice on August 8, 2026. 30 … Read more
Raipur : The ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management (ICAR-NIBSM), Raipur, distributed 100 storage bins to Scheduled Caste farmers and women farmers in Beltukari village under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP). The initiative aims to promote scientific and safe storage of agricultural produce and reduce post-harvest losses during storage. Addressing the farmers, Dr. P.K. … Read more
Government clarifies proposed PSS Act amendment, says UPI users will not be charged for transactions New Delhi : The Government of India has clarified that consumers making payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will not be charged any transaction fee. The government also stated that person-to-person (P2P) UPI transactions will continue to remain completely … Read more
India has witnessed an unprecedented expansion of healthcare infrastructure over the past decade. The rapid growth in hospitals across the government and private sectors, Primary Health Centres (PHCs), diagnostic centres, and medical colleges in both urban and rural areas reflects the Government of India’s citizen-centric approach toward strengthening health security. Under the leadership of Prime … Read more
New entity to undertake Global Treasury Centre activities under IFSCA regulations Ahmedabad : Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) has informed the stock exchanges about the incorporation of AACL Global IFSC Limited, a new step-down wholly owned subsidiary established through its subsidiary Adani Airport City Limited. The new entity was incorporated on July 15, 2026, while its … Read more
Durgapur : The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP) successfully organised the half-yearly meeting of the Durgapur Official Language Implementation Committee (NARAKAS) along with a Rajbhasha Award Distribution Ceremony on July 31, 2026. The programme was organised at the Yoga Centre of Nehru Stadium, located in Durgapur. The event focused on … Read more
Raipur: Senior journalist Mukesh Singh has been promoted from the position of News Editor to Deputy Local Editor at the reputed newspaper The Hitavada. His promotion marks an important milestone in his journalism career and has been welcomed by members of the journalistic fraternity, colleagues, and well-wishers, who have extended their congratulations and best wishes … Read more
Experts say depending entirely on children after retirement can be risky as families become smaller, living costs rise, and financial responsibilities increase New Delhi: Retirement planning should ideally begin as soon as a person starts earning. Financial experts say that in today’s changing economic environment, relying on children for financial support during old age can … Read more
New Delhi : Investors tracking dividend-paying stocks have an important development to watch as Industrial & Prudential Investment Company Limited has recommended a substantial final dividend of ₹120 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26. With each equity share carrying a face value of ₹10, the recommended dividend translates into a 1,200% dividend. ₹120 … Read more
Raipur: The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) has rejected allegations raised by the Congress regarding the names of candidates appearing in the Chhattisgarh Sub-Inspector examination, calling the claims misleading and an insult to young aspirants. BJYM president Rahul Tikaria, addressing a press conference at Ekatm Parisar, accused the Congress of making baseless allegations against the … Read more
Colombo : India have suffered another setback ahead of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka, with talented top-order batter B Sai Sudharsan ruled out after failing to recover sufficiently from a big toe injury sustained during the India A tour of Sri Lanka. Sudharsan had been in impressive form during the India A series, scoring … Read more
New Delhi, August 8, 2026: Flipkart has expanded into the premium and gourmet grocery segment through its quick-commerce platform Minutes, as competition intensifies in India’s rapidly growing quick-commerce market. According to a report by Moneycontrol, Flipkart Minutes has introduced a range of premium and speciality food products and has also launched a new private label … Read more
Mumbai : JSW Energy Limited has appointed Mr. Sanjay Sagar (DIN: 00019489) as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent) of the company, effective August 8, 2026. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on August 8, based on the recommendation of the Compensation and Nomination & Remuneration Committee. The appointment … Read more
New Delhi : Jindal Stainless Limited (BSE: 532508 | NSE: JSL) has announced the record date for its proposed final dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The company has fixed Friday, August 21, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholders eligible to receive a final dividend of ₹3 per equity share, having a face … Read more
New Delhi NBCC (India) Limited has successfully concluded the e-auction of approximately 2.34 lakh square feet of commercial built-up space at Bharat Business Park, Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi, generating a total sale value of approximately ₹1,236 crore. The development was disclosed by the company in its stock exchange filing dated August 8, 2026. NBCC to … Read more
Bengaluru, August 8, 2026: BEML Land Assets Limited (BLAL) has appointed MMA & Partners, a practicing company secretarial firm, as its Secretarial Auditor for five consecutive financial years from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31. The appointment was approved by the company’s Board of Directors at its meeting held on August 7, 2026. Appointment Subject to … Read more
