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
Basant Vihar, SECL: The Sakhi Mahila Group, SECL, Narmada Club, Vasant Vihar, celebrated the auspicious Sawan Festival on August 6, 2026, with great enthusiasm, joy and traditional fervour. The celebration brought together women members of the group in a vibrant and festive atmosphere, reflecting the spirit of togetherness, cultural traditions and women’s participation. A large … Read more
New rules require lenders and recovery agents to follow strict conduct standards, including restrictions on calling hours, use of abusive language and sharing borrowers’ personal information New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced stricter rules governing loan recovery practices to ensure that borrowers and guarantors are treated fairly and are protected from … Read more
Students from Classes 9 to 12 are being forced to study in unsafe conditions as the school struggles with damaged infrastructure and a lack of basic facilities MCB, Chhattisgarh: A government higher secondary school in Kachhaud is facing serious infrastructure problems, putting the safety and well-being of 308 students at risk. The situation has become … Read more
Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal visits the Kanwariya Seva Samiti camp while traveling to Deoghar and reviews healthcare facilities in Ramanujganj Balrampur, Chhattisgarh: Chhattisgarh Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal visited Ramanujganj while traveling to Deoghar to offer prayers at Baba Baidyanath Temple during the holy month of Sawan. He met members of the Kanwariya Seva … Read more
The Nitesh Tiwari-directed epic is targeting a Diwali release in India, while international audiences are expected to see the film two days earlier Hyderabad: Fans in India may have to wait two extra days to watch Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated epic Ramayana on the big screen. The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai … Read more
Meta is testing a new feature that will allow WhatsApp users in India to add their date of birth, as the company explores privacy-preserving age-verification methods Hyderabad: Meta is testing a new feature for its instant messaging platform WhatsApp that would allow users in India to add their date of birth to the app. The … Read more
More than two dozen girls from the border region meet the Bijapur Collector and District Education Officer, seeking a permanent hostel for Classes 9 to 12 Bijapur, Chhattisgarh: More than two dozen schoolgirls from the Pamhed area along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border traveled to Bijapur on Friday to raise their concerns with the district administration. The … Read more
Advocates stage a protest over poor road conditions in the BALCO area; management assures immediate pothole repairs and says major road construction will begin soon. KORBA, Chhattisgarh: Lawyers in Korba district staged a protest on Friday against the deteriorating condition of roads in the BALCO area, accusing authorities and management of failing to address a … Read more
Durg district records 162 road fatalities between January and July 2026, down from 225 during the same period last year, as police intensify enforcement and road-safety measures. DURG, Chhattisgarh: Road fatalities in Durg district of Chhattisgarh declined by 28% during the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, with authorities … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tells graduating students that continuous learning, curiosity and courage to embrace challenges will be critical in a rapidly changing technological world. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged graduates of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to keep their curiosity alive and continue learning throughout their lives, saying … Read more
Food safety regulator says Royal Challenge Whisky label may mislead consumers because a major portion of the spirit is not matured in wooden casks; Diageo says it is engaging with FSSAI on labeling concerns. New Delhi: India’s food safety regulator has flagged Diageo India’s labeling claim that Royal Challenge Whisky is “matured in American oak … Read more
Solar, wind and hybrid projects within 50 km of the LoC, LAC and International Border will require security clearance New Delhi : The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new national security guidelines for renewable energy projects proposed in border areas, restricting the development of new solar, wind and hybrid energy projects within 1 … Read more
Discovery solves a century-old mystery and could change scientists’ understanding of when the famous red supergiant will explode WASHINGTON — : Betelgeuse, one of the brightest and most recognizable stars in the night sky, is not alone. Astronomers have obtained the first unambiguous direct image of a companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, confirming that the famous … Read more
PCI says consumers can continue making instant digital payments without transaction charges as investments in cybersecurity, fraud prevention and infrastructure increase New Delhi : The Payments Council of India (PCI) has reaffirmed that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions will remain free for consumers, allowing users across India to continue making instant digital payments without paying … Read more
More than 100 refinery samples and 80 distillery samples tested; retail-level testing finds chloride levels largely within prescribed limits New Delhi : India’s Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have intensified nationwide quality testing of Ethanol-Blended Motor Spirit (EBMS), commonly known as E20 petrol, following recent media reports raising concerns about the presence of moisture and chloride … Read more
P.P. Varma and S.M. Kumar join Senior Management, while B.N.S. Prakash Rao takes charge of Alloy Steel Centre of Excellence Mumbai : JSW Steel Limited has announced a significant senior management reshuffle, with several leadership changes taking effect from August 7, 2026. The company has appointed P.P. Varma and S.M. Kumar to its Senior Management, … Read more
Railway Board Issues Three Orders Covering Civil, Safety and Operations Leadership at Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation New Delhi : The Railway Board has issued three important orders concerning senior appointments and deputation in the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), strengthening the organization’s leadership across civil engineering, safety, and operations. The orders involve … Read more
Experienced Railway Officers Posted at Vadodara and Surat for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor New Delhi : The Railway Board has approved the deputation of three experienced officers from the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) to the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) for key project management responsibilities on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed … Read more
Nidhi Choudhari Re-designated as Director at NGMA; Akshay Tripathi Appointed Private Secretary to Tribal Affairs Minister New Delhi : The Competent Authority has approved two key personnel decisions involving the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, including the re-designation of an IAS officer as Director at the National Gallery of Modern Art … Read more
₹4.35 Lakh/MW/Month Tariff Signals a More Disciplined Approach to India’s Growing Energy Storage Market New Delhi : A day after the e-reverse auction concluded, the headline was straightforward: NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has secured 200 MW/800 MWh of battery energy storage capacity in West Bengal. But the bigger story lies in what the winning … Read more
Senior House Republican Calls for U.S.–Taiwan Drone Co-Production as Taipei Considers $6.7 Billion Domestic Unmanned Systems Program Taipei : U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has expressed confidence that President Donald Trump will soon advance a long-delayed $14 billion package of defensive weapons for Taiwan, while urging Taipei to expand domestic drone production and deepen defense-industrial … Read more
Underground Facility to Be Developed Beneath Yaesu-dori Avenue as Japan Responds to Growing Ballistic Missile Threats Tokyo : The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced plans to develop a new missile shelter in an underground parking facility near Tokyo Station, as concerns grow over the threat posed by ballistic missile attacks and the wider regional security … Read more
Weak Hiring, Sharp Payroll Revisions and Declining Labor-Force Participation Raise Fresh Concerns for the Federal Reserve Washington, D.C. : The U.S. labor market unexpectedly weakened in July, with employers cutting 23,000 jobs, marking a sharp reversal from expectations of nearly 100,000 new jobs and creating a potential political setback for President Donald Trump less than … Read more
