August, 2026 - The S Bharat

UPI: Transforming India’s Payment Landscape Through a Decade of Digital Innovation

From a 2016 Pilot Project to a Global Real-Time Payments Leader New Delhi: India’s digital payments ecosystem has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) emerging as one of the most significant pillars of the

August 26, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Education·Raipur

NSUI Protests Over NEET UG Merit List in Chhattisgarh, Marches With Empty Plates Toward Health Minister’s Residence

NSUI delegation meets the Health Minister’s OSD, submits memorandum seeking impartial verification of the merit list and candidates’ documents Raipur : Political tensions and student anger over the NEET UG 2026 Chhattisgarh merit list spilled onto the streets on Wednesday as the

August 26, 2026

CHENNAI·India·Tamil Nadu·Tech·Technology

Next Tech | BenQ PD2732U Creative Pro Monitor Designed for Professional Creative Workflows

The 27-inch 4K professional monitor combines print and digital colour workflows in a single workspace, helping creators maintain consistency across different media. CHENNAI: Modern creative workflows increasingly span both digital and print platforms. Creative professionals often need to switch between displays to

August 26, 2026

CHENNAI·India·Industry·Tamil Nadu

Sathyabama University Strengthens Collaboration with NIQ to Build Future-Ready Technology Talent

Industry-academia partnership to focus on curriculum development, internships, technology sessions, campus hiring and innovation-driven learning Chennai: Sathyabama University has strengthened its collaboration with NIQ, a global technology and consumer intelligence company, through a high-impact engagement aimed at developing future-ready technology talent. The

August 26, 2026

CHENNAI·India·Tamil Nadu

Onion Prices Surge 71% at Chennai’s Koyambedu Market, May Touch ₹100 per Kg

Traders blame supply shortages, unseasonal rains and El Niño conditions for the sharp rise in onion prices ahead of the festival season. Chennai: Onion prices at Chennai’s Koyambedu wholesale market have surged by around 71% since the beginning of August, rising from

August 26, 2026

Ai·BENGALURU·India·Karnataka

AI-Led Startups Face Scaling Challenges as Overreliance on Technology Creates New Hurdles

Artificial intelligence is helping Indian founders turn ideas into prototypes within weeks, but taking AI-driven startups from prototype to a sustainable business is proving much harder. Bengaluru : Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way startups are built in India. For

August 26, 2026

Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)·Industry

Hindustan Copper OFS Oversubscribed 3.41 Times; Retail Investors Can Bid on August 26

Government’s Hindustan Copper stake sale receives strong institutional response, with bids worth nearly ₹4,580 crore on the first day. New Delhi: The Government of India’s Offer for Sale (OFS) in Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) received a strong response from institutional investors on

August 26, 2026

Delhi·India·Job And Careers·Ministry·Ministry of Mines

Reddy Launches Critical Minerals Innovation Hackathon 2026 to Boost Innovation

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy launches CMiH 2026 to encourage students, researchers, start-ups and innovators to develop technology solutions for critical minerals. New Delhi: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy has launched the Critical Minerals Innovation Hackathon 2026 (CMiH

August 26, 2026

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL)·Industry

CAG Questions Basis of BCCL’s ₹135 Crore Valuation of Old Coal Rejects

Bharat Coking Coal Limited valued years-old coal rejects at ₹135.15 crore in FY2025-26, but the CAG has questioned the basis used to determine the valuation rates. New Delhi: Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has valued old coal rejects lying at its washeries

August 26, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry

Four India-Based Companies Hit by US Sanctions Over Iranian Oil Imports

The United States has sanctioned four India-based firms and several individuals for allegedly facilitating significant transactions involving Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products as Washington intensifies economic pressure on Tehran. New Delhi : The United States has imposed sanctions on four India-based companies

August 26, 2026

Ai·India·Industry·Tech·Technology

Top 5 iGaming SEO & Link-Building Companies to Consider in 2026

Specialized SEO agencies are increasingly important for casino, sportsbook and affiliate brands facing intense competition, regulatory restrictions and heightened search-engine scrutiny. SEO in the iGaming industry presents challenges that differ significantly from those faced by businesses in most other sectors. Casino and

August 25, 2026

Banking News·Canara Bank·India·Punjab

Canara HSBC Life Signs Corporate Agency Agreement with HSBC GIFT City Branch

Canara HSBC Life Insurance has entered into a corporate agency agreement with HSBC’s GIFT City branch to distribute its insurance products, strengthening its distribution presence in India’s international financial hub. Gurugram : Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited has entered into a

August 25, 2026

Bharti Airtel Limited·Industry

Airtel Faces ₹1.05 Lakh DoT Penalty Over Subscriber Verification Norms

Bharti Airtel has decided to pay a ₹1.05 lakh penalty imposed by the Department of Telecommunications following alleged violations of subscriber verification requirements during a June 2026 CAF audit. New Delhi, August 25, 2026: Bharti Airtel Limited has informed the stock exchanges

August 25, 2026

Entertainment·Hyderabad·Movie·Movie Review

‘Toxic’ Advance Booking: Yash’s Film Sells Over 12 Lakh Tickets, Eyes ‘Dhurandhar 2’ Record

‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has generated massive buzz ahead of its August 26 release, with advance bookings crossing ₹50 crore including blocked seats. Hyderabad : Yash-starrer ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ is creating a strong buzz ahead of its

August 25, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Industry·Raipur

Inflation Hits Household Budgets as Vegetable and Fruit Prices Surge in Raipur

Reduced arrivals during the monsoon and rising festive-season demand have pushed up prices of several fruits and vegetables, with onion prices doubling in around 10 days. Raipur: Consumers in Raipur are facing increased pressure on their household budgets as prices of several

August 25, 2026

Crime·Delhi·India

Analysis: Unregulated Sand Mining Is Causing Severe Damage to India’s Rivers

Sand is essential for construction and economic development, but unchecked extraction from riverbeds is disrupting river systems, groundwater, biodiversity and the livelihoods of communities dependent on rivers. New Delhi : Sand is one of the most heavily extracted solid natural resources in

August 25, 2026

International·Japan

Piyush Goyal Urges Japanese Investors to Invest in India, Says ‘You Won’t Disappear Here’; Takes a Dig at China Through Jack Ma

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is on a visit to Japan with an Indian delegation, highlighting India’s investment potential and opportunities across emerging sectors. Tokyo: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has urged Japanese investors and financial institutions to increase their investments

August 25, 2026

International·United State America·Washington

US Proposes Raising H-1B Visa Fee to $103,265 Under New Plan

Trump administration proposes an additional $103,265 fee on H-1B cap-subject petitions; DHS estimates annual revenue of nearly $8.8 billion Washington : The Trump administration has proposed another major increase in fees for new H-1B visas, with the US Department of Homeland Security

August 25, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Sakti

Grand Religious Event Held at Jaitai Maa’s Sacred Land on the Final Monday of Sawan

SAKTI / BAREKEL: A grand religious event was organised at Jaitpur, the sacred land of Jaitai Maa, situated on the holy banks of the Mahanadi River, on the auspicious occasion of the final Monday of the holy month of Sawan. The event

August 25, 2026

Bilaspur·Chhattisgarh·Industry·SECL·South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)

SECL Headquarters Hosts Cyber Security Awareness Programme Under Preventive Vigilance Campaign

Bilaspur Range IG Ram Gopal Garg Sensitises Officers and Employees on Cyber Threats; Bilaspur Police Launches ‘Cyber Jagruti Raksha Sutra Abhiyan’ Bilaspur, August 24, 2026: A Cyber Security Awareness Programme was organised at the South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) Headquarters in Bilaspur

August 25, 2026

India·Industry·Jindal·Odisha

Two-Month Internship at Jindal Steel Ltd., Angul, Becomes a Memorable Professional Learning Experience

Angul, Odisha: Completing a two-month internship at Jindal Steel Ltd., Angul, Odisha, has marked an important milestone in the professional journey of the intern, offering valuable exposure to project finance, CAPEX management, SAP, budgeting, and real-world business operations. The internship, which recently

August 25, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Durg

GST Raid at Transporter Inderjit Singh’s Premises in Bhilai and Balodabazar

State GST teams conduct simultaneous searches at Heavy Transport Company offices and warehouse; records linked to more than 1,500 trucks being examined Durg : The State GST Department conducted a major search operation at premises linked to Heavy Transport Company (HTC) director

August 25, 2026

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited·India·Industry·Mumbai

BPCL Awards ₹8.60 Crore+ Tank Fabrication Orders to Expo Engineering

Two domestic work orders awarded for tank fabrication and safety-integrity works at BPCL’s Mumbai Refinery and Haldia Coastal Installation Mumbai : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has awarded two work orders worth a combined ₹8.60 crore to Expo Engineering and Projects Ltd.,

August 25, 2026

Delhi·India·Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC)·Industry

IRFC Gets ₹549.32 Crore GST Show Cause Notice Over Alleged Excess ITC Claim

Indian Railway Finance Corporation receives GST notice alleging excess Input Tax Credit of ₹305.38 crore for FY 2022-23; company says there is no immediate financial impact New Delhi : Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC) has received a GST Show Cause Notice

August 25, 2026

India·Industry·Karnataka·Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)·Mangaluru

MRPL 38th AGM: Shareholders Approve Dividend, Financial Statements and Key Resolutions

MRPL reports sharp rise in FY 2025-26 profit; PAT jumps to ₹2,931 crore while refining margin doubles to US$9.22 per barrel Mangaluru : Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) conducted its 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, August 24, 2026, through

August 25, 2026

Delhi·Finance·India·Industry

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Visit Canada and US from August 25 to September 2

Visit to focus on India-Canada Economic Dialogue, G20 Finance Ministers’ Meeting and global investor engagements New Delhi : Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman will undertake an official visit to Canada and the United States from August 25 to

August 25, 2026

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UPI: Transforming India’s Payment Landscape Through a Decade of Digital Innovation

NSUI Protests Over NEET UG Merit List in Chhattisgarh, Marches With Empty Plates Toward Health Minister’s Residence

Next Tech | BenQ PD2732U Creative Pro Monitor Designed for Professional Creative Workflows

Sathyabama University Strengthens Collaboration with NIQ to Build Future-Ready Technology Talent

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AI-Led Startups Face Scaling Challenges as Overreliance on Technology Creates New Hurdles

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Reddy Launches Critical Minerals Innovation Hackathon 2026 to Boost Innovation

CAG Questions Basis of BCCL’s ₹135 Crore Valuation of Old Coal Rejects

Four India-Based Companies Hit by US Sanctions Over Iranian Oil Imports

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Inflation Hits Household Budgets as Vegetable and Fruit Prices Surge in Raipur

Analysis: Unregulated Sand Mining Is Causing Severe Damage to India’s Rivers

Piyush Goyal Urges Japanese Investors to Invest in India, Says ‘You Won’t Disappear Here’; Takes a Dig at China Through Jack Ma

US Proposes Raising H-1B Visa Fee to $103,265 Under New Plan

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SECL Headquarters Hosts Cyber Security Awareness Programme Under Preventive Vigilance Campaign

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