Day: August 10, 2026

Coimbatore Weaver Alleges Daughter Contracted HIV After Blood Transfusion at CMCH; Hospital Denies Link

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COIMBATORE : A 40-year-old weaver has approached Coimbatore District Collector Pavankumar G Giriyappanavar, alleging that his daughter contracted HIV after receiving a blood transfusion at Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital (CMCH). The man, accompanied by his wife and three children, submitted the complaint during the district administration’s public grievance meeting and sought a detailed inquiry … Read more

PIL Raises Safety Concerns Over 24 Tamil Nadu Fishermen in Sri Lankan Custody, Madras HC Seeks Centre, State Response

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MADURAI : The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Central and Tamil Nadu governments to file their responses to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the safe release and repatriation of 24 Tamil Nadu fishermen allegedly being held in Sri Lankan custody. The Division Bench comprising Justices C V Karthikeyan and … Read more

Protest Disrupts Interstate Bus Services Between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

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Passengers travelling to Bengaluru were stranded at Hosur bus stand as TNSTC and KSRTC services were suspended for nearly three hours Coimbatore : Interstate bus services between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka were suspended for nearly three hours on Monday following a protest by pro-Kannada organisations near the state border over Tamil Nadu’s opposition to the … Read more

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Announces Higher MSP for Paddy and Sugarcane

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Paddy procurement season to begin from September 1; government announces higher rates for Grade A and common paddy Chennai, August 10, 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday announced an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy and sugarcane, describing the revised rates as the highest in the history of … Read more

Chhattisgarh Government’s Big Decision: No Family Interference in Urban Local Bodies, Relatives of Elected Women Representatives Barred from Acting as Their Representatives

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Husband, son, daughter, brother, sister and other close relatives of elected women representatives can no longer be appointed or nominated as their representatives or coordinators Raipur: The Chhattisgarh government, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, has taken a major decision concerning elected women representatives in urban local bodies. Under the new rules, the husbands, … Read more

‘Don’t Spread Misinformation, No Firing Took Place at Jantar Mantar’: JP Nadda Challenges Rahul Gandhi

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JP Nadda says no shots were fired at Jantar Mantar and challenges Rahul Gandhi to come to Parliament for a debate New Delhi: Union Minister JP Nadda has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following his remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Rahul Gandhi had accused the Prime … Read more

Canara Bank vs SBI vs HDFC Bank: 444-Day FD Rates in August 2026 — Which Offers the Highest Return?

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New Delhi, August 10, 2026: Investors looking for a high-return fixed deposit (FD) can compare special and comparable short-term FD options offered by Canara Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), and HDFC Bank. For deposits below ₹3 crore, Canara Bank’s 444-day special FD currently offers the highest rate among the three options compared, followed closely … Read more

BHEL Invites Bids for Structural Works at Sagardighi TPP Unit-5 in West Bengal

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Kolkata : Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) – Power Sector Eastern Region (PSER) has invited sealed bids for structural works at Unit-5 of the 1×660 MW Sagardighi Thermal Power Plant (TPP) in West Bengal. The tender covers bunker enclosure work, truss fabrication and erection, as well as roof sheeting at the project site. Tender Snapshot … Read more

DBS Bank India Extends ₹520 Crore Construction Finance to K Raheja Corp’s Green Office Project in Pune

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Mumbai, August 10, 2026: DBS Bank India has sanctioned a ₹520 crore construction finance facility to a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of K Raheja Corp to support the development of a LEED Platinum pre-certified Grade A commercial tower in Balewadi, Pune. The project is expected to strengthen Pune’s growing commercial real estate landscape and cater … Read more

NTPC Invites MSMEs, Local Users to Lift Fly Ash from Kanti Thermal Power Plant in Bihar

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Muzaffarpur, Bihar: State-run NTPC Limited has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and local users for the lifting of dry fly ash from its Kanti Thermal Power Plant in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. The initiative is aimed at supporting enterprises involved in the manufacturing of ash-based products by providing fly ash … Read more

BJP to Hold Tiranga Yatra in Raipur Today; Traffic Restrictions Expected Across the City

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Raipur : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will organize a Tiranga Yatra in Raipur and other districts of Chhattisgarh today. The march will begin at 10 a.m. from the Indoor Stadium at Budha Talab and proceed towards Subhash Stadium at Motibagh Chowk. The Tiranga Yatra will be attended by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy … Read more

ED Director Rahul Navin Gets One-Year Extension, Will Continue Until August 2027

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New Delhi: The Narendra Modi-led Central Government has extended the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Rahul Navin by one year. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension, allowing him to continue as ED Director until August 13, 2027. However, the government order states that the extension will remain applicable beyond … Read more

Apple Pay Could Launch in India by October, With Initial Focus on Credit Card Payments

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Apple is reportedly in talks with Indian banks over transaction fees as it prepares to bring Apple Pay to the Indian market. NEW DELHI: Apple’s digital payments service Apple Pay could enter the Indian market by September-end or October 2026, potentially giving the technology giant a new opportunity to expand its presence in India’s premium … Read more

Cement Companies See 7-8% Sales Growth, but Rising Costs Put Pressure on Profits

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UltraTech Cement, Shree Cement, JK Cement and Dalmia Bharat outperformed the industry, while higher fuel, packaging and input costs limited profit growth. NEW DELHI: India’s leading cement companies recorded healthy growth in sales volumes during the first quarter of fiscal 2027, but rising fuel, packaging and other input costs put pressure on profitability. According to … Read more

Chhattisgarh Records Above-Average Rainfall, But Uneven Monsoon Brings Relief to Some Farmers and Concern to Others

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Chhattisgarh has received more rainfall than its long-term average this monsoon, but significant variations across districts have created a mixed picture for farmers. RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH: Chhattisgarh is witnessing an active monsoon season, with the state recording above-average rainfall so far this year. However, district-wise data shows a significant variation in rainfall distribution. While some areas … Read more

Three Sisters Clear NEET 2026 Together, Deputy CM Visits Their Home to Celebrate Their Success

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The three sisters from Neur village in Kabirdham district prepared for NEET from home through online coaching and achieved success together. RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH: Success often comes to those who remain patient, disciplined and committed to their goals. Three sisters from Neur village in Kabirdham district have demonstrated this by clearing the highly competitive NEET 2026 … Read more

AAP MP Sanjay Singh Targets Modi Government Over Hasdeo Forest Cutting on World Tribal Day

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At a World Tribal Day event in Gariaband, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh accused the Modi government and Chhattisgarh’s Sai government of violating tribal rights and the PESA Act. GARIABAND, CHHATTISGARH: On World Tribal Day, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh attended a special program in Gariaband and launched a sharp … Read more

Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC Protest: Ranchi Police ‘Fully Prepared’ as Students Plan Vidhan Sabha Gherao

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Police said precautionary forces will be deployed to maintain law and order, while Chief Minister Hemant Soren assured protesting students of transparent action over alleged examination irregularities. RANCHI: Ranchi Police has said it is “fully prepared” to handle the proposed Vidhan Sabha gherao by students protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC-JSSC examinations in Jharkhand. The students … Read more