August, 2026 - The S Bharat

Sarafa Traders Raise Voice Against Branded Jewellery Companies, Demand Action Against Misleading Advertisements

Traders Seek Uniform Rules for Branded and Non-Branded Jewellery Establishments, Along With a Fair and Transparent Business Environment Ambikapur : Jewellery traders in Ambikapur have launched a campaign against what they describe as unfair practices by branded jewellery companies. The traders have

August 20, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Durg

Bhilai: Water Samples Collected in Khursipar Over Foul Smell and Suspected Chemical Contamination

Groundwater Pollution Investigation Intensifies in Rajiv Nagar; Joint Team Inspects Water Sources and Suspected Factory Bhilai : An investigation into complaints of foul-smelling water and suspected chemical contamination has intensified in the Rajiv Nagar area of Khursipar in Bhilai. A joint team

August 20, 2026

Delhi·India·International

Japan-India Take Major Step Towards Stronger Security Partnership; Maritime Cooperation Gets Big Boost

New Delhi : India and Japan have taken a significant step towards strengthening their defence and maritime security partnership, with the two countries agreeing to expand cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, enhance naval coordination and facilitate the transfer of advanced defence equipment.

August 20, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Raipur

Child’s Death in Open Drain, Septic Tank Tragedies Raise Serious Questions Over Raipur Municipal Corporation’s Functioning

Raipur: The death of five-year-old Kavyansh Sahu after he fell into an open drain in Gandhinagar, Amlidih, has triggered serious questions over the functioning, accountability and safety mechanisms of the Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC). Following the incident, Municipal Corporation Leader of Opposition

August 20, 2026

Delhi·India

Centre Appoints Two Officers as Directors Under Central Staffing Scheme

Santosh Kumar Tiwari appointed Director in Lokpal; Yuvraj Ravindra Patil shifted as Director to DPIIT New Delhi : The Central Government has appointed two officers as Directors under the Central Staffing Scheme, with one officer being posted to the Lokpal and another

August 20, 2026

Gold

Gold Mine Collapse in Central African Republic Kills 30; Several Feared Trapped

At least 30 miners have died after part of a traditional gold mine collapsed in western Central African Republic, while rescue teams continue searching for people feared trapped under the rubble. Bangui: At least 30 miners were killed after a section of

August 19, 2026

Business·Delhi·India·Industry

Best of BS Opinion: India Must Align Overseas Migration With Global Skills Demand

Business Standard’s latest opinion pieces examine skilled migration, workplace childcare, youth employment, AI governance in finance and a civilian account of war-torn Beirut. India needs to rethink its approach to overseas employment by moving beyond dependence on low-skilled migration and preparing workers

August 19, 2026

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

SECL Organises Pledge Ceremony Under ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’

CMD Harish Duhan administers anti-drug pledge to officers and employees; SECL reinforces commitment to building a healthy and drug-free society Bilaspur : South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) organised a special pledge-taking ceremony at its headquarters in Bilaspur on August 18, 2026, as

August 19, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)·Raipur

Chhattisgarh Signs Agreement to Accelerate BharatNet Programme, ₹3,942 Crore Financial Support Approved

Revised BharatNet Programme to cover 11,682 Gram Panchayats and provide on-demand connectivity to 8,328 villages across Chhattisgarh Raipur: A major step has been taken to strengthen rural digital infrastructure and expand broadband connectivity across Chhattisgarh, with the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), Department

August 19, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Raipur

Youth Energy and Creativity Will Drive Viksit Bharat and Viksit Chhattisgarh: CM Sai

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stresses greater participation of youth in nation-building and directs officials to expand My Bharat opportunities across Chhattisgarh, particularly in Bastar Raipur: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday emphasised the importance of harnessing the energy, creativity, talent

August 19, 2026

Delhi·Income Tax Return (ITR) filing·India·Industry

Income Tax Department Launches Nationwide Probe into Suspected Overseas Remittances

Department begins detailed investigation into suspicious foreign fund transfers, focusing on shell entities, their beneficiaries and professionals issuing tax certificates New Delhi: The Income Tax Department has launched a nationwide investigation into suspected remittances of funds abroad, focusing on entities with little

August 19, 2026

Delhi·Goa·India

Goa Government Moves Supreme Court Seeking Harsher Sentence for Tarun Tejpal

State challenges 10-year prison term awarded to former Tehelka editor in 2013 sexual assault case New Delhi : The Goa government has approached the Supreme Court seeking an increase in the 10-year prison sentence awarded to former Tehelka editor and founder Tarun

August 19, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·RailTel Corporation of India Limited

RailTel Secures ₹166.80 Crore Work Order from EPFO for IaaS Services

One-year extension of Infrastructure-as-a-Service contract includes additional components; services to continue until February 9, 2027 New Delhi : RailTel Corporation of India Limited has received a ₹166.80 crore work order, including taxes, from the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for extending its

August 18, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·Job And Careers·NTPC

NTPC Recruitment 2026: 130 Deputy Manager Vacancies in Electrical, Mechanical and C&I

NTPC invites applications from experienced professionals for E4-level Deputy Manager posts; online applications open until August 26 New Delhi : NTPC Limited has announced recruitment for 130 Deputy Manager vacancies in Electrical, Mechanical and Control & Instrumentation (C&I) disciplines. The recruitment has

August 18, 2026

India·Industry·LIC·Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)·Mumbai·Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.

LIC Raises Stake in Power Grid to 5.01% Through Open-Market Purchase

Life Insurance Corporation of India acquires 19.09 lakh shares of Power Grid, taking its holding above the 5% disclosure threshold Mumbai : Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its shareholding in Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. to 5.01% after

August 18, 2026

Uncategorized

Major Administrative Reshuffle in Chhattisgarh: Mungeli Collector Kundan Kumar Transferred to Kanker

Amrit Vikas Topno to take charge as new Mungeli Collector; collectors changed in Sakti, Kabirdham and several other districts Raipur, August 18, 2026: The Chhattisgarh government has carried out a major administrative reshuffle involving 23 IAS officers. The General Administration Department issued

August 18, 2026

Delhi·India·Tech·Technology

Mindfulness Techniques for Calm and Controlled Betting

Simple mindfulness practices can help bettors recognize emotional reactions, avoid impulsive decisions and stick to predetermined limits Online betting can become emotionally demanding, particularly when results change quickly. A football match can turn within minutes, while casino games can produce outcomes almost

August 18, 2026

Hindustan Zinc Limited·Industry

Hindustan Zinc Raises Renewable Power Share to 22%, Targets 70% by FY28

Company expands round-the-clock renewable power agreement to 530 MW as part of its clean energy and decarbonisation strategy Udaipur : Hindustan Zinc Limited, the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, has increased the share of renewable energy in its overall electricity consumption to

August 18, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Durg·Industry·SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP)

Bhilai Steel Plant Organises Sessions on Safety, Mental Resilience

139 personnel from four major departments participate in ‘Eco Care and Disaster Management Campaign’ Bhilai : Awareness sessions focusing on workplace safety, mental and emotional resilience, calm decision-making and emergency preparedness were organised at Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) under the ‘Eco Care

August 18, 2026

Chhattisgarh·India·Raipur

Raksha Bandhan Special: Chhattisgarh Postal Circle Launches ‘Rakhi Special Gift Box’

‘Anmol Tohfa, Anmol Rishte Ke Liye’ — Complete Rakhi, Puja and Gift Set Available at Nearby Post Offices for ₹520 Raipur: To make the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan more special, the Chhattisgarh Postal Circle of the Department of Posts, Government of

August 18, 2026

Delhi·India·MSME

The Next Phase of Reforms to Strengthen MSMEs

By Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State in the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and the Ministry of Labour and Employment The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Amendment Bill, 2026, recently passed by both Houses of Parliament, marks

August 18, 2026

India

Rebuilding the Steel Frame: From Ruling to Serving, A Journey of Time-Bound Administrative Reforms

By Dr. Jitendra Singh When the British began leaving India in 1947, they left behind a phrase that would remain embedded in the vocabulary of Indian administration—the “Steel Frame.” This was the term used for the Indian Civil Service, the administrative machinery

August 18, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Korba

Katghora to Deliver Anti-Drug Message to Youth from August 19

Two-Day Exhibition and Public Awareness Programme to be Held at Government Mukutdhar Pandey College under ‘Drug-Free Youth for Developed India – Sankalp Abhiyan’ Katghora/Korba : A two-day picture exhibition and public awareness programme on drug de-addiction will be organised at Government Mukutdhar

August 18, 2026

International·Washington

Trump Cites CEC Gyanesh Kumar While Discussing Voter ID, Praises India’s Election System

US President Donald Trump has renewed his push for stricter voter identification requirements, citing India’s election system and comments by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated his demand for Congress to pass the Safeguard American

August 18, 2026

Ai·Tech·Technology

ByteDance, Motion Picture Association Sign Deal to Strengthen Copyright Safeguards for AI Models

Agreement covers ByteDance’s Seedance and Seedream models after Hollywood studios raised concerns over the generation of copyrighted characters and celebrity likenesses. BEIJING: ByteDance and the Motion Picture Association (MPA) on Monday signed an agreement aimed at strengthening copyright protections for the Chinese

August 18, 2026

Business·Industry

Service Sector Could Become a New Engine of Employment, with Major Opportunities in Education and Healthcare

Amid the rush for government jobs and concerns over paper leaks, labour-intensive services such as education and healthcare could become key sources of employment in an increasingly automated economy. Over the past month, large-scale protests have taken place across the country, with

August 18, 2026

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Sarafa Traders Raise Voice Against Branded Jewellery Companies, Demand Action Against Misleading Advertisements

Bhilai: Water Samples Collected in Khursipar Over Foul Smell and Suspected Chemical Contamination

Japan-India Take Major Step Towards Stronger Security Partnership; Maritime Cooperation Gets Big Boost

Child’s Death in Open Drain, Septic Tank Tragedies Raise Serious Questions Over Raipur Municipal Corporation’s Functioning

Centre Appoints Two Officers as Directors Under Central Staffing Scheme

Gold Mine Collapse in Central African Republic Kills 30; Several Feared Trapped

Best of BS Opinion: India Must Align Overseas Migration With Global Skills Demand

SECL Organises Pledge Ceremony Under ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’

Chhattisgarh Signs Agreement to Accelerate BharatNet Programme, ₹3,942 Crore Financial Support Approved

Youth Energy and Creativity Will Drive Viksit Bharat and Viksit Chhattisgarh: CM Sai

Income Tax Department Launches Nationwide Probe into Suspected Overseas Remittances

Goa Government Moves Supreme Court Seeking Harsher Sentence for Tarun Tejpal

RailTel Secures ₹166.80 Crore Work Order from EPFO for IaaS Services

NTPC Recruitment 2026: 130 Deputy Manager Vacancies in Electrical, Mechanical and C&I

LIC Raises Stake in Power Grid to 5.01% Through Open-Market Purchase

Major Administrative Reshuffle in Chhattisgarh: Mungeli Collector Kundan Kumar Transferred to Kanker

Mindfulness Techniques for Calm and Controlled Betting

Hindustan Zinc Raises Renewable Power Share to 22%, Targets 70% by FY28

Bhilai Steel Plant Organises Sessions on Safety, Mental Resilience

Raksha Bandhan Special: Chhattisgarh Postal Circle Launches ‘Rakhi Special Gift Box’

The Next Phase of Reforms to Strengthen MSMEs

Rebuilding the Steel Frame: From Ruling to Serving, A Journey of Time-Bound Administrative Reforms

Katghora to Deliver Anti-Drug Message to Youth from August 19

Trump Cites CEC Gyanesh Kumar While Discussing Voter ID, Praises India’s Election System

ByteDance, Motion Picture Association Sign Deal to Strengthen Copyright Safeguards for AI Models

Service Sector Could Become a New Engine of Employment, with Major Opportunities in Education and Healthcare

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