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SECL Launches Three-Month Preventive Vigilance Campaign with the Theme ‘Integrity to Prosperity’

Bilaspur : South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has launched a three-month Preventive Vigilance Campaign at its headquarters in Bilaspur in accordance with the directives of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), New Delhi. The campaign will continue from August 17 to November 16,

August 18, 2026

Delhi·India·Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE)·Industry·National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL)

IRSE Officer Aayush Deputed to NHSRCL as Dy. CPM (Civil) at Vasai

Railway Board approves five-year deputation of Shri Aayush, IRSE, from the Railway Board to the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited New Delhi : The Ministry of Railways has approved the deputation of Aayush, IRSE, to the National High Speed Rail Corporation

August 18, 2026

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL)·India·Industry·Mumbai

Hyundai Motor India and Radio Mirchi Launch Traffic Quality Index Across Seven Cities

Hyundai Traffic Quality Index (TQI) provides commuters with a real-time, colour-coded traffic rating to help them plan journeys and make safer commuting decisions Mumbai : Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), in association with Radio Mirchi, has launched the Hyundai Traffic Quality Index

August 17, 2026

Delhi·India

Major Multi-State Crackdown on ISI-Backed Shahzad Bhatti Network; 253 Detained Across 14 States

New Delhi : Security agencies have carried out a major multi-state operation against the Pakistan-based, ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) ahead of Independence Day, detaining 253 people across 14 states on August 12. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, more than

August 17, 2026

India·Indian Oil Corporation Limited·Industry·Mumbai

IndianOil Appoints Dr. Alka Mundra as Independent Director on Board

Dr. Alka Mundra joins the Board of IndianOil Corporation with effect from August 15, 2026, bringing expertise in political science, law, public policy and governance Mumbai: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil/IOC), a Government of India undertaking and a Maharatna public sector company,

August 17, 2026

Banking News·Delhi·India·Mumbai·Reserve Bank of India

RBI Move Triggers Rush Among Banks to Mobilise FCNR(B) Deposits

Banks are accelerating efforts to raise foreign currency deposits after the RBI decided to end its concessional FCNR(B) swap facility earlier than scheduled; total mobilisation could reach $60-70 billion by August-end Mumbai/New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to end

August 17, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry

2W Makers May Oppose Immediate Real Driving Emission Norms Under BS7

Automobile industry body SIAM is expected to resist the immediate implementation of RDE testing requirements for two-wheelers, citing concerns over equipment weight, accuracy and lack of real-world data New Delhi: India’s two-wheeler manufacturers are preparing to oppose the immediate introduction of Real

August 17, 2026

Entertainment·India·Mumbai

Shahrukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff Served Notice Over Pan Masala Advertisement

Maharashtra FDA has sought their responses within 15 days, failing which legal action may be initiated Mumbai: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued notices to Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their association with

August 17, 2026

Delhi·India

Explainer: Are Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Building an ‘Islamic NATO’ Through Military Power?

The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement has brought Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye closer on security. But does the pact actually amount to an ‘Islamic NATO’? New Delhi: A new defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye has triggered debate over the

August 17, 2026

India·West Bengal

West Bengal: Father of CJP Worker Dies After Attack, Eight Arrested Including BJP Leader

Police have arrested eight people, including a local BJP leader, in connection with the death of the father of a CJP worker in Bankura district. Bankura/Burdwan, West Bengal: Tensions have risen in West Bengal’s Bankura district following the death of Sheikh Mohammad

August 17, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur

Nag Panchami 2026: Jatashankar Dham, Where a Natural Water Stream Performs Abhishek of Lord Shiva

Hidden deep inside the forests of Manendragarh, Jatashankar Dham combines faith, adventure and natural beauty — with 730 steps leading devotees to a mysterious cave shrine Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, Chhattisgarh: Deep inside the forests and hills of Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur district, a unique Shiva shrine draws

August 17, 2026

Delhi·India

Interview with AFMS’s First Woman Director General, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin

From military surgeon to the first woman Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin speaks about military healthcare, innovation, AI, battlefield medicine and opportunities for women in the armed forces New Delhi: From serving as a

August 17, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Durg·India

Durg Cyber Fraud: Labourer Allegedly Dupes Ex-IAF and BSP Employee of ₹45.18 Lakh

Victim was allegedly lured into an online trading scam using images of Nirmala Sitharaman, Sachin Tendulkar and Sudha Murty; one accused arrested from Betul Durg/Bhilai : A 61-year-old retired employee of the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) and former Indian Air Force serviceman

August 16, 2026

Delhi·India

Government Departments Set Up Quick Response Teams to Counter Fake News on Social Media

Quick Response Teams may verify misleading or false content within two hours and coordinate with PIB’s Fact Check Unit New Delhi: Government departments are stepping up their efforts to tackle fake, misleading and factually incorrect information on social media by setting up

August 16, 2026

CHENNAI·India·Tamil Nadu

Chennai: Police Constable Dies During Independence Day Celebration, CM Vijay Announces ₹30 Lakh Assistance

Constable Dharmaraj, 56, was part of the Tamil Nadu Special Police Training Centre band; he is survived by his wife and two children Chennai: A 56-year-old police constable died after collapsing during the Independence Day celebrations at Fort St George in Chennai

August 16, 2026

Balangir·India·Odisha·Police

Odisha: Businessman Rescued Within 24 Hours of Kidnapping, Mastermind Arrested

Balangir Police used mobile location tracking and CCTV footage to trace the businessman; investigation points to possible business rivalry Balangir, Odisha: Odisha Police rescued a businessman from Balangir within 24 hours of his alleged kidnapping and arrested the suspected mastermind in connection

August 16, 2026

Delhi·India·UPI·WhatsApp Pay

WhatsApp Pay Doubles UPI Transaction Volume, Moves Ahead of CRED and Amazon Pay

Meta’s payments platform processed 167.89 million UPI transactions worth ₹12,957.07 crore in July, becoming the eighth-largest UPI app by transaction volume New Delhi: WhatsApp Pay, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments service operated by Meta in India, has recorded strong growth in

August 16, 2026

Bharti Airtel Limited·Delhi·India·Industry

Airtel Prepaid Plan Changes Could Lift ARPU by ₹4-12, Say Brokerages

Withdrawal of ₹299, ₹579, ₹619 and ₹649 prepaid packs may push customers towards higher-value plans and strengthen Airtel’s premiumisation strategy New Delhi: Bharti Airtel’s recent decision to withdraw four prepaid plans could provide a significant boost to the telecom company’s average revenue

August 16, 2026

Delhi·Government of India NEWS·India·Industry·LIC

Government Push and LIC Mega Deal Drive OFS Fundraising to Record High in 2026

OFS fundraising reaches an all-time high in 2026, with LIC’s mega stake sale accounting for a major share of mobilisation New Delhi: Fundraising through the Offer for Sale (OFS) mechanism on Indian stock exchanges has reached an all-time high in 2026, with

August 16, 2026

Apollo hospital·Delhi·India

Apollo Hospitals Outperforms Max Healthcare in Q1 with Strong Revenue Growth and Margins

Both hospital chains beat June-quarter expectations, but Apollo stood out with stronger hospital revenue growth, operating performance and margins New Delhi: Apollo Hospitals and Max Healthcare, two of India’s largest listed hospital chains by market capitalisation, delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in the

August 16, 2026

India·Kerala·THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Zebras to Return to Thiruvananthapuram Zoo After Nine Years; Pair to Arrive from Vantara

Preparations complete to bring a pair of zebras from Vantara ahead of the Onam season; a lion-tailed macaque and a king cobra will be transferred in exchange. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (KERALA): Visitors to the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo will have a new attraction this Onam season,

August 16, 2026

BENGALURU·India

Bengaluru Engineer Couple Found Dead at Home, Police Launch Investigation

Police have registered an unnatural death case after an engineer couple was found dead under suspicious circumstances at their rented residence in Bengaluru. BENGALURU: A 32-year-old civil engineer and his 29-year-old software engineer wife were found dead at their rented home in

August 16, 2026

Delhi·Education·India·NALSAR University of Law

Amid NALSAR controversy, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra apologises to law students

Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra has apologised to law students amid the controversy over action taken against NALSAR students. NEW DELHI: Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra on Saturday apologised to law students amid the controversy

August 16, 2026

International·Japan·Tokyo

Japan PM Takaichi Skips Controversial Yasukuni Shrine Visit on WWII Surrender Anniversary

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoided a visit to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine as Japan marked the 81st anniversary of its surrender in World War II, apparently seeking to avoid further diplomatic friction with China and South Korea. TOKYO : Japanese Prime Minister

August 15, 2026

India·Karnataka·MANDYA

Karnataka Minister Chaluvarayaswamy Denies KRS Water Release to Tamil Nadu

The Karnataka minister said no Cauvery water was released from the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam to Tamil Nadu in June or July, despite allegations from farmer groups and BJP leaders. MANDYA (KARNATAKA), August 15: Karnataka Minister N. Chaluvarayaswamy on Saturday rejected allegations that

August 15, 2026

BMW Industries Limited·Delhi·India·Industry

BMW Industries Q1 FY27 Results: Net Profit Rises 26% to ₹19.04 Crore, Revenue Grows 15%

New Delhi // Steel processing and manufacturing company BMW Industries Limited reported a strong financial performance for the April–June quarter (Q1 FY2026-27), with consolidated net profit increasing nearly 26% year-on-year. According to the company’s exchange filing, consolidated net profit rose to ₹19.04

August 15, 2026

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SECL Launches Three-Month Preventive Vigilance Campaign with the Theme ‘Integrity to Prosperity’

IRSE Officer Aayush Deputed to NHSRCL as Dy. CPM (Civil) at Vasai

Hyundai Motor India and Radio Mirchi Launch Traffic Quality Index Across Seven Cities

Major Multi-State Crackdown on ISI-Backed Shahzad Bhatti Network; 253 Detained Across 14 States

IndianOil Appoints Dr. Alka Mundra as Independent Director on Board

RBI Move Triggers Rush Among Banks to Mobilise FCNR(B) Deposits

2W Makers May Oppose Immediate Real Driving Emission Norms Under BS7

Shahrukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff Served Notice Over Pan Masala Advertisement

Explainer: Are Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Building an ‘Islamic NATO’ Through Military Power?

West Bengal: Father of CJP Worker Dies After Attack, Eight Arrested Including BJP Leader

Nag Panchami 2026: Jatashankar Dham, Where a Natural Water Stream Performs Abhishek of Lord Shiva

Interview with AFMS’s First Woman Director General, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin

Durg Cyber Fraud: Labourer Allegedly Dupes Ex-IAF and BSP Employee of ₹45.18 Lakh

Chennai: Police Constable Dies During Independence Day Celebration, CM Vijay Announces ₹30 Lakh Assistance

Odisha: Businessman Rescued Within 24 Hours of Kidnapping, Mastermind Arrested

WhatsApp Pay Doubles UPI Transaction Volume, Moves Ahead of CRED and Amazon Pay

Airtel Prepaid Plan Changes Could Lift ARPU by ₹4-12, Say Brokerages

Government Push and LIC Mega Deal Drive OFS Fundraising to Record High in 2026

Apollo Hospitals Outperforms Max Healthcare in Q1 with Strong Revenue Growth and Margins

Zebras to Return to Thiruvananthapuram Zoo After Nine Years; Pair to Arrive from Vantara

Bengaluru Engineer Couple Found Dead at Home, Police Launch Investigation

Amid NALSAR controversy, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra apologises to law students

Japan PM Takaichi Skips Controversial Yasukuni Shrine Visit on WWII Surrender Anniversary

Karnataka Minister Chaluvarayaswamy Denies KRS Water Release to Tamil Nadu

BMW Industries Q1 FY27 Results: Net Profit Rises 26% to ₹19.04 Crore, Revenue Grows 15%

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