The S Bharat

Five Companies to Launch IPOs Next Week, Targeting Over ₹7,400 Crore

NEW DELHI: India’s primary market is set for a busy week as five companies are scheduled to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs) next week, collectively aiming to raise approximately ₹7,443 crore from investors. The upcoming IPOs include offerings from Dhoot Transmission,

August 9, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Korba·Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Water Level Rising Rapidly in Bango Dam; Gates May Open, Alert Issued for Mahanadi-Side Villages

KORBA/SARANGARH-BILAIGARH, CHHATTISGARH: The water level in the Minimata Bango Reservoir in Korba district has been rising steadily due to continuous rainfall, raising the possibility that the dam gates may be opened if the inflow increases further. As of August 8, the reservoir’s

August 9, 2026

Entertainment·India·Movie·Telangana·Toxic

‘Toxic’ Trailer Released: Yash’s Style and Swag Take Center Stage as Villains Face Off

HYDERABAD: Pan-India star Yash, best known for his iconic role as Rocky Bhai in the KGF franchise, is set to return to the big screen after nearly four years with his much-awaited film “Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.” The trailer of

August 9, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Congress·Durg

‘Save Bhilai’ Movement: Congress Protests Against House Lease and Retention Notices

BHILAI, CHHATTISGARH: The Youth Congress staged a major protest inside the Bhilai Steel Plant township on Saturday, opposing changes to the house lease, licensed accommodation and retention policies of the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) management. The protest was led by Bhilai Nagar

August 9, 2026

Delhi·India·weather

Heavy Rain Hits Commuters’ Wallets as Auto Drivers Charge Excessive Fares Across Delhi-NCR

NEW DELHI : Heavy monsoon rains and widespread waterlogging across Delhi-NCR are creating fresh problems for daily commuters, with office-goers and college students complaining of steep increases in auto-rickshaw and ride-hailing fares. While the monsoon brings relief from prolonged heat and humidity,

August 9, 2026

Finance

What Is Loan Prepayment, and When Does It Make Financial Sense?

Loan prepayment is the process of paying off part of your outstanding loan before the scheduled repayment date. It can reduce the principal outstanding, lower the amount of future interest you pay, and potentially help you become debt-free sooner. When you take

August 9, 2026

CHENNAI·India·Tamil Nadu

Tambaram Police Launches AI-Powered WhatsApp Chatbot for Emergency Assistance and Public Services

CHENNAI: The Tambaram City Police on Saturday launched an AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot, named ‘Tambaram What’sCop’, to make police services more accessible, strengthen public engagement and provide faster assistance during emergencies. The chatbot is available in Tamil and English and can be accessed

August 9, 2026

CHENNAI·Health·India·Tamil Nadu·Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Department

Tamil Nadu to Administer Deworming Tablets to More Than 2.5 Crore People on August 10 and 17

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Department will conduct a statewide National Deworming Day campaign on August 10 and 17, targeting more than 2.58 crore children, adolescents and young women. According to the department, approximately 2.06 crore children and young

August 9, 2026

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay·India·Tamil Nadu·Tamil Nadu government

TVK-Led Government to Move Special Resolution Against Delimitation in Tamil Nadu Assembly on August 10

CHENNAI: The TVK-led Tamil Nadu government has decided to move a special resolution against the proposed delimitation exercise in the State Assembly on Monday, August 10, in an effort to protect Tamil Nadu’s existing representation in Parliament. The decision was taken at

August 9, 2026

India·Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Minister Vijay Tamilan Parthiban Launches ₹10 ‘Payani’ Water Bottles for SETC Passengers

CHENNAI: Passengers traveling on long-distance buses operated by the State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) can now purchase purified drinking water for ₹10, following the launch of the Transport Department’s new ‘Payani’ brand. The initiative was inaugurated on Thursday by Tamil Nadu Transport

August 9, 2026

Education·India·Kerala

Kerala: Controversy Erupts Over Savarkar Question in School Freedom Quiz; Probe Ordered

KASARAGOD, KERALA: A controversy has erupted in Kasaragod district over a question included in a Freedom Quiz for lower primary school students, which described V.D. Savarkar as the freedom fighter who received the “harshest punishment” from the British. The question was included

August 9, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Korba

Crocodile Enters Farmland in Korba, Causing Panic; Forest Department Conducts Safe Rescue

KORBA, CHHATTISGARH: Panic spread among villagers in the Tarda area of Kartala Forest Division after a crocodile entered a farmland, prompting local residents to alert the Forest Department. The incident attracted a large crowd as villagers gathered after learning that a crocodile

August 9, 2026

International

Turkey Says Defense Pact With Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Is Not Directed Against Iran or Any Other Country

ANKARA: Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that a new defense agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not directed against Iran or any other specific country, describing the pact as an important step toward strengthening regional stability and deterrence.

August 9, 2026

Delhi·India

India Counters China’s Map Moves: 27 Arunachal Pradesh Locations Standardized on Survey of India Maps

NEW DELHI / ITANAGAR: India has formally standardized the names of 27 locations and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh on official Survey of India maps, in a move aimed at ensuring accurate recognition of the region’s landmarks and strengthening public awareness of

August 9, 2026

International

Iran Lists Six Demands for Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Including End to Sanctions and US Troop Withdrawal

TEHRAN: Iran has laid out a sweeping list of conditions for reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes in ongoing diplomatic efforts involving Iran, the United States and Oman over access to the crucial international shipping route. The latest

August 9, 2026

Delhi·India

Morning Digest: Over 1.5 Crore Names Deleted in Third Phase of SIR; Vance Calls PM Modi; Jharkhand Protest Continues

NEW DELHI: Here are the major developments making headlines across India and the world this morning, including the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, India-US strategic engagement, the continuing Jharkhand student protests, political clashes over women’s reservation and fresh international

August 9, 2026

New York·Tech·Technology

LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman Says Elon Musk’s Conspiracy Claims Have Threatened His Life

NEW YORK: LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has revealed that he has hired private security after receiving threats of violence that he says were fueled by conspiracy theories and allegations promoted by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The dispute between the two prominent technology

August 9, 2026

India·Odisha

Dharmendra Pradhan Says He Resigned After Attempts to “Mislead” Gen Z During NEET Protests

SAMBALPUR, ODISHA: Senior BJP leader and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said he decided to step down as Union Education Minister after attempts were allegedly made to “mislead” Gen Z during protests over the NEET paper leak controversy. Pradhan made the

August 9, 2026

Delhi·India·Politics

PM Modi Speaks With JD Vance, Discusses Ways to Deepen India-US Strategic Partnership

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone with US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday, with the two leaders discussing ways to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas. The conversation also included a personal note,

August 9, 2026

Education·India·Jharkhand

Jharkhand Job Exam Row: Government to Hold Fresh Talks With Protesting Students

RANCHI, JHARKHAND: The Jharkhand government is set to hold another round of discussions with students protesting alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, as authorities make a fresh attempt to resolve the ongoing deadlock. A senior member of the government-appointed dialogue panel said the

August 9, 2026

Gujarat·India·Industry

Mining Project Near India’s First Marine Sanctuary and National Park Gets Environmental Clearance Recommendation

DEV BHOOMI DWARKA, GUJARAT: A proposed bauxite and marl mining project in Gujarat’s Devbhumi Dwarka district has received a recommendation for environmental clearance (EC) despite being located close to two nationally significant marine protected areas—the Marine Wildlife Sanctuary and the Marine National

August 9, 2026

Bilaspur·Breaking News·Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Chamber Office-Bearer Kamal Soni Resigns, Raises Questions Over Constitutional Imbalance and Regional Representation

Bilaspur // In a significant development within the Chhattisgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Bilaspur Divisional Working President and member of the Chamber’s Constitution Amendment Committee, Kamal Soni, has resigned from his post, citing serious disagreement with the organisation’s existing working system,

August 8, 2026

Bastar·Chhattisgarh

Jhiram Valley Maoist Attack Case Nears Final Hearing; Final Arguments Scheduled for August 10

NIA Court proceedings enter the final stage in the 2013 Jhiram Valley attack case; 101 prosecution witnesses have testified Jagdalpur: The judicial proceedings in the Jhiram Valley Maoist attack case have entered their final stage, with the NIA Court scheduled to hear

August 8, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Raipur

National Agenda to Be Announced at Sarva Adivasi Samaj Event on World Tribal Day in Raipur

Tribal leaders from 12 states to attend the grand event; rally to be held from Budha Talab Indoor Stadium to Jai Stambh Chowk Raipur : The Sarva Adivasi Samaj will organize a grand program in Raipur on Sunday, August 9, 2026, to

August 8, 2026

Entertainment

7 K-Dramas Arriving in August 2026, From Amnesia Romance to Revenge Thrillers

August 2026: Korean drama fans have plenty to look forward to this month, with a diverse lineup of new K-dramas arriving across Netflix and major South Korean television networks. The August slate covers a wide range of genres, including romantic comedy, crime,

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India

Sukhbir Badal’s Shiromani Akali Dal Backs Delimitation Bill After Meeting PM Modi; Rijiju Welcomes Move

New Delhi : The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced its support for the Delimitation Bill linked to women’s reservation, a day after party president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The decision was announced on Saturday following a high-level

August 8, 2026

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Five Companies to Launch IPOs Next Week, Targeting Over ₹7,400 Crore

Water Level Rising Rapidly in Bango Dam; Gates May Open, Alert Issued for Mahanadi-Side Villages

‘Toxic’ Trailer Released: Yash’s Style and Swag Take Center Stage as Villains Face Off

‘Save Bhilai’ Movement: Congress Protests Against House Lease and Retention Notices

Heavy Rain Hits Commuters’ Wallets as Auto Drivers Charge Excessive Fares Across Delhi-NCR

What Is Loan Prepayment, and When Does It Make Financial Sense?

Tambaram Police Launches AI-Powered WhatsApp Chatbot for Emergency Assistance and Public Services

Tamil Nadu to Administer Deworming Tablets to More Than 2.5 Crore People on August 10 and 17

TVK-Led Government to Move Special Resolution Against Delimitation in Tamil Nadu Assembly on August 10

Tamil Nadu Minister Vijay Tamilan Parthiban Launches ₹10 ‘Payani’ Water Bottles for SETC Passengers

Kerala: Controversy Erupts Over Savarkar Question in School Freedom Quiz; Probe Ordered

Crocodile Enters Farmland in Korba, Causing Panic; Forest Department Conducts Safe Rescue

Turkey Says Defense Pact With Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Is Not Directed Against Iran or Any Other Country

India Counters China’s Map Moves: 27 Arunachal Pradesh Locations Standardized on Survey of India Maps

Iran Lists Six Demands for Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Including End to Sanctions and US Troop Withdrawal

Morning Digest: Over 1.5 Crore Names Deleted in Third Phase of SIR; Vance Calls PM Modi; Jharkhand Protest Continues

LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman Says Elon Musk’s Conspiracy Claims Have Threatened His Life

Dharmendra Pradhan Says He Resigned After Attempts to “Mislead” Gen Z During NEET Protests

PM Modi Speaks With JD Vance, Discusses Ways to Deepen India-US Strategic Partnership

Jharkhand Job Exam Row: Government to Hold Fresh Talks With Protesting Students

Mining Project Near India’s First Marine Sanctuary and National Park Gets Environmental Clearance Recommendation

Chhattisgarh Chamber Office-Bearer Kamal Soni Resigns, Raises Questions Over Constitutional Imbalance and Regional Representation

Jhiram Valley Maoist Attack Case Nears Final Hearing; Final Arguments Scheduled for August 10

National Agenda to Be Announced at Sarva Adivasi Samaj Event on World Tribal Day in Raipur

7 K-Dramas Arriving in August 2026, From Amnesia Romance to Revenge Thrillers

Sukhbir Badal’s Shiromani Akali Dal Backs Delimitation Bill After Meeting PM Modi; Rijiju Welcomes Move

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