Day: August 13, 2026

Farooq Abdullah Questions Threats to Kashmiri Pandit Employees, Says ‘Something Is Fishy’

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Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has raised questions over alleged online threats being issued specifically to Kashmiri Pandit government employees working in the Kashmir Valley. He called for the Union Home Ministry to intervene and investigate the matter, questioning why other Hindu government employees and political leaders in the Valley had reportedly not received … Read more

Constable Surjeet Kodopi’s Family Receives ₹1 Crore Insurance Assistance Under Police Salary Package Scheme

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Kanker, Chhattisgarh: The family of deceased police constable Surjeet Kodopi has received ₹1 crore in accidental insurance assistance under the Police Salary Package Scheme, a joint financial-security initiative involving the Chhattisgarh Police Department and the State Bank of India (SBI). The insurance claim cheque was handed over to the deceased constable’s legal heir in the … Read more

NIT Raipur Celebrates National Space Day with ISRO-NRSC Technical Sessions and SpaceTech Ideathon

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ISRO Scientists Highlight Gaganyaan Mission, Human Spaceflight Programme and India’s Long-Term Plans for Bharatiya Antariksh Station Raipur : The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur celebrated National Space Day with a series of technical interactions, expert sessions and an innovation challenge focused on India’s expanding space programme. The event was organised by the institute’s Centre … Read more

Semiconductor and AI Revolution: India Builds the Technology Foundation for the Future

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From Chips to AI: How India Is Building Technology Leadership Through Semiconductors, Computing and Indigenous AI New Delhi : Semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly becoming two of the most important pillars of the global technology economy. From smartphones, automobiles and satellites to advanced computing and AI systems, semiconductors provide the hardware foundation on … Read more

Air India Makes Psychoactive Substance Tests Mandatory for All Pilots After Phuket-Delhi Incident

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Air India and Air India Express will conduct mandatory psychoactive substance tests for all pilots following a positive test involving the pilot-in-command of a Phuket-Delhi flight that experienced a sudden altitude drop last week. New Delhi : Air India and Air India Express have decided to make psychoactive substance testing mandatory for all their pilots … Read more

Congress Urges PM Modi to Raise Alleged Chinese Incursion in Arunachal Pradesh with Xi Jinping

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Congress has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to directly raise the issue of alleged Chinese restrictions on Indian patrolling in Arunachal Pradesh with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is expected to visit India next month. New Delhi : The Congress party has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to raise the issue of alleged Chinese intrusion … Read more

Bank of Baroda Raises $700 Million Through 3-Year and 5-Year Bonds: Key Details

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Bank of Baroda has raised USD 700 million through two tranches of senior unsecured bonds, strengthening its access to international capital markets and diversifying its funding base. New Delhi, August 13, 2026: Bank of Baroda (BoB) has announced a USD 700 million bond issuance under its Medium Term Note (MTN) Programme, marking another step in … Read more

Nagpur School Keeps 94-Year-Old Gandhi Cap Tradition Alive

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M.M. Rabbani School in Kamptee has preserved the tradition of students wearing the iconic Gandhi cap for 94 years, connecting its young generation with the values of Mahatma Gandhi and India’s freedom movement. Nagpur (Maharashtra): The Gandhi cap, once a powerful symbol of India’s freedom struggle and closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi, may have largely … Read more

Balmer Lawrie Investments Appoints Two New Government Nominee Directors

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New Delhi : Balmer Lawrie Investments Limited (BLIL) has announced significant changes to its Board of Directors following directions from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. At its Board meeting held on August 13, 2026, the company approved the cessation of two existing Government Nominee Directors and the appointment of two new Government Nominee … Read more

IRFC Appoints Pradeep Ahlawat and Manjula Mishra as Independent Directors

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New Delhi : Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC) has appointed Shri Pradeep Ahlawat and Ms. Manjula Mishra as Part-time Non-Official Independent Directors on its Board. The appointments have been made with immediate effect following an order issued by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. Two New Independent Directors Appointed According to Ministry of … Read more

Adani Enterprises Acquires 100% Stake in Path Highway LLP for ₹91.34 Crore

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Ahmedabad : Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) has acquired a 100% stake in Path Highway LLP (PATH) for ₹91.34 crore, strengthening the Adani Group’s presence in India’s road infrastructure sector. The transaction was completed on August 13, 2026, through AEL’s wholly owned subsidiary Adani Road Transport Limited (ARTL) and its step-down subsidiary Adani Road GRICL Limited. … Read more

Tata Motors PV Q1 Profit Falls 80% as JLR Weighs on Performance; Stock in Focus on Friday

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New Delhi: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (PV) reported a sharp decline in its June-quarter profit, with the company’s net profit falling around 80% year-on-year to ₹775 crore. The results were announced after market hours on Thursday, August 13. The company’s performance was significantly affected by a weak quarter for its luxury automotive business Jaguar Land … Read more

SIF Momentum Accelerates: AUM Rises 30% to ₹23,177 Crore in July, Folios Near 1 Lakh

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New Delhi: Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs) are gaining increasing traction among Indian investors, with assets under management (AUM) and investor folios registering strong growth in July 2026. According to the Valuemetrics Mutual Fund & SIF Flow Meter, the total AUM managed under SIFs rose 30% month-on-month to ₹23,177 crore as of July 31, 2026. The … Read more

Airtel Removes ₹299–₹649 Prepaid Plans: Will Vodafone Idea Gain More?

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New Delhi: Telecom major Bharti Airtel has discontinued several of its lower-priced prepaid plans, a move that could help the company improve its average revenue per user (ARPU) while also creating a potential opportunity for rival Vodafone Idea (Vi) to attract price-sensitive customers. Airtel has removed its ₹299, ₹319, ₹579 and ₹619 prepaid plans offering … Read more

MSCI India Rejig: Adani Energy, Groww and Lenskart Enter Index; 19 Stocks Dropped from Small Cap Index

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New Delhi : Global index provider MSCI has announced a major reshuffle of its India-focused indices, with several prominent companies gaining inclusion and a number of stocks being removed from the MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index. The latest changes will become effective after the market closes on August 31, 2026. The MSCI India Domestic … Read more

HAL Defence Stock: Weak Market May Offer Buying Opportunity as Brokerages See Up to 20% Upside

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New Delhi: Amid heightened volatility in the Indian stock market due to rising crude oil prices and tensions in West Asia, defence stocks are attracting investor attention. Among them, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has emerged as a key stock in focus following its strong June-quarter performance. Several brokerages remain bullish on HAL after the company’s … Read more

SEBI Sends Show-Cause Notice to Paytm CEO and CFO Over 2023 Personal Loan Announcement

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New Delhi: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued show-cause notices to senior executives of digital payments company Paytm, including CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma and CFO Madhur Deora, over the timing of the company’s announcement regarding a reduction in small personal loans in December 2023. Paytm disclosed the development late Wednesday, stating … Read more

SECL Sets Up High-Level Committee to Probe Complaints Over Employment in Lieu of Land

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Bilaspur, August 12, 2026: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has taken a significant step towards strengthening transparency, accountability and fairness in matters related to employment in lieu of land by constituting a High-Level Standing Review Committee to examine complaints and allegations concerning such appointments. The new review mechanism is aimed at ensuring that complaints are … Read more

Supreme Court Transfers Custodial Death Case to CBI, Orders ₹25 Lakh Compensation

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New Delhi : The Supreme Court of India has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the circumstances surrounding the custodial death of 34-year-old Shravan Suryavanshi in Chhattisgarh in January 2024. The court also directed the Chhattisgarh government to pay ₹25 lakh in compensation to the deceased man’s wife and children. A bench … Read more

India’s Defence Sector Reaches an Inflection Point as Private Firms Rise

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India’s defence production has increased sharply since FY17, with private-sector output growing faster than overall production as policy reforms open more strategic programmes to industry. NEW DELHI: India’s defence sector is entering a significant phase of transformation, with private companies playing an increasingly important role in defence manufacturing and strategic programmes. Unlike most sectors of … Read more

Vijaya Diagnostics, Vodafone Idea, PNB: Key Levels to Watch Today

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Technical analyst Kunal Kamble of Bonanza has identified Vijaya Diagnostics, Vodafone Idea and Punjab National Bank as stocks to watch, citing bullish price action, improving volumes and positive momentum. Disclaimer: This article is based on technical views shared by Kunal Kamble, Senior Technical Research Analyst at Bonanza. The views are his own and are provided … Read more

IAS Officer Tukaram Mundhe Faces Call for Surprise Food Safety Inspections on Film Sets

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FWICE has urged Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration to conduct surprise inspections at film and television shooting locations over concerns about poor food quality, hygiene and unsafe working conditions. MUMBAI: The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has raised concerns over the quality and hygiene of food served to workers, technicians and artists at … Read more

Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim of ‘Full Control’ Over Strait of Hormuz, Says Claims Cannot Change Reality

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Iran has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway will remain closed until Tehran’s conditions are met. TEHRAN: Iran has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that … Read more

Yasukuni Shrine clarifies military-style clothing ban does not apply to active-duty personnel

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Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine says its new restriction on military-style attire is aimed at cosplay and unauthorized military clothing, while active-duty personnel and others entitled to wear uniforms remain exempt. TOKYO: Yasukuni Shrine has clarified that its recently announced ban on military-style clothing and equipment does not apply to active-duty military personnel or others who are … Read more