The S Bharat

Services Sector Growth Broadens in June; Real Estate Leads with 24.7% Growth

18 of 19 services sub-sectors expanded in June, signalling broad-based momentum, while air transport remained the only sector in contraction New Delhi : India’s services sector recorded broad-based growth in June, with 18 of 19 sub-sectors reporting expansion, compared with 16 in

September 1, 2026

International

Singapore Diplomat, Myanmar Activist and Bangladeshi Teacher Win Ramon Magsaysay Awards 2026

Three individuals recognised for outstanding public service, human rights advocacy and humanitarian work across Asia MANILA : A Singaporean lawyer and diplomat, a Myanmar human rights activist and a former Bangladeshi teacher who has dedicated her work to helping the country’s poorest

September 1, 2026

Industry·Piramal Finance

Piramal Finance Raises ₹2,100 Crore Through QIP; Total Potential Fundraise Reaches ₹3,850 Crore

NBFC completes ₹2,100-crore qualified institutional placement and plans a ₹1,750-crore promoter warrant issue, subject to approvals MUMBAI : Piramal Finance has raised ₹2,100 crore through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), attracting participation from a broad mix of domestic mutual funds and global

September 1, 2026

Banking News·South Indian Bank

South Indian Bank Senior Management Change Effective August 31, 2026

CGM Sanchay Kumar Sinha retires after completing his term; bank says arrangements are in place to ensure continuity MUMBAI : South Indian Bank has announced a change in its senior management following the retirement of Sanchay Kumar Sinha, Chief General Manager (CGM)

September 1, 2026

Delhi·Industry·Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.

POWERGRID Executive Director Vibhay Kumar Retires on Superannuation

Senior management change at Power Grid Corporation of India follows Vibhay Kumar’s retirement on August 31, 2026 NEW DELHI : Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has announced a change in its senior management following the superannuation of Executive Director Vibhay

September 1, 2026

Delhi·Industry·National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)

NALCO Executive Director V. S. Rao Amperayani Retires After Long Service

Senior management change at National Aluminium Company Limited follows the superannuation of Executive Director V. S. Rao Amperayani on August 31, 2026 NEW DELHI : National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has announced a change in its senior management following the superannuation of

September 1, 2026

Delhi·Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)·Industry

Hindustan Copper Signs Agreement with LOHUM to Revive Gujarat Copper Plant

Partnership aims to restart the Gujarat Copper Plant, increase domestic copper production and strengthen India’s critical minerals ecosystem NEW DELHI : Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has signed a concessional/revenue-sharing agreement with Lohum Materials Private Limited (LOHUM) to revive and turn around its

September 1, 2026

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

SECL Headquarters Bids Farewell to Three Employees on Retirement

Retiring employees honoured for their dedicated service; full retirement dues handed over at Bilaspur headquarters BILASPUR, August 31, 2026: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) organised a farewell ceremony at its headquarters in Bilaspur on Monday to honour three employees who retired from

September 1, 2026

Bilaspur·Chhattisgarh

Married Daughters Cannot Be Denied Compassionate Appointment Solely on Grounds of Marriage: Chhattisgarh High Court

Division Bench rules that marital status cannot be treated as a disqualification when the applicable bank policy does not distinguish between married sons and daughters BILASPUR : The Chhattisgarh High Court has delivered a significant ruling on compassionate appointments, holding that a

August 31, 2026

International

PM Modi Meets Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on Sidelines of SCO Summit; Energy, Trade and Strategic Ties in Focus

The two leaders discussed key bilateral issues, including energy cooperation, while reviewing the broader India-Russia strategic partnership BISHKEK : Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on Monday on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

August 31, 2026

BJP·Chhattisgarh·Congress·Politics·Raipur

Chhattisgarh BJP Sets ‘Seva Sankalp’ Agenda, Targets Congress Over Tribal, Youth and Development Issues

BJP plans grassroots outreach focusing on farmers, youth, women and Bastar; Congress accuses government of using state machinery and schoolchildren for political promotion Raipur : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified organisational preparations in Chhattisgarh with a focus on strengthening its

August 31, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Gold·Raipur

Raipur Sarafa Association Former President Writes to PM Modi, Seeks Cut in Gold Import Duty and All-India Bullion Market

Harakh Maloo submits detailed suggestions on issues facing bullion traders; seeks ban on futures trading, simpler GST compliance and relief for small jewellers Raipur : Former president of the Raipur Sarafa Association, Harakh Maloo, has written a detailed letter to Prime Minister

August 31, 2026

Delhi·India

PM Fasal Bima Yojana Strengthens Crop Insurance Cover as Over 92.46 Crore Farmer Applications Insured

Government Allocates ₹12,200 Crore for 2026-27; More Than ₹2.06 Lakh Crore in Claims Paid Over the Last Decade New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has emerged as a major component of India’s agricultural risk-management framework, providing affordable crop insurance

August 31, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Durg·Raipur

MLA Rikesh Sen Writes Open Letter to DGP Over Alleged Iron Theft from Bhilai Steel Plant, Seeks Probe into 40-Year-Old Network

Raipur/Bhilai: A fresh political and administrative controversy has emerged in Chhattisgarh over allegations of long-running iron theft from the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), with MLA Rikesh Sen urging Director General of Police Arun Dev Gautam to order a comprehensive and impartial investigation

August 31, 2026

Banking News·HDFC Bank

The Sashidhar Jagdishan Years at HDFC Bank: Crisis, Merger and Regulatory Scrutiny

Six-year tenure marked by digital banking setbacks, the HDFC merger, governance controversies and increased scrutiny of overseas operations Mumbai: Sashidhar Jagdishan, 61, spent six challenging years at the helm of HDFC Bank, India’s largest private-sector lender, navigating regulatory setbacks, a historic merger,

August 31, 2026

India·Mumbai

The Sashidhar Jagdishan Years at HDFC Bank: Crisis, Merger and Regulatory Scrutiny

Six-year tenure marked by digital banking setbacks, the HDFC merger, governance controversies and increased scrutiny of overseas operations Mumbai: Sashidhar Jagdishan, 61, spent six challenging years at the helm of HDFC Bank, India’s largest private-sector lender, navigating regulatory setbacks, a historic merger,

August 31, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Raipur

Muslim Community in Chhattisgarh to Hold Meeting on September 1 to Submit Suggestions on Uniform Civil Code

Raipur meeting to gather views from community intellectuals and legal experts; written suggestions to be submitted before the state UCC committee Raipur : Preparations for the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Chhattisgarh are gaining momentum, with the state government-appointed committee seeking

August 31, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Raipur

Chhattisgarh to Host Roadshow on Mineral Block Auctions, Focus on Boosting Investment

20 Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks Offered Under 8th Tranche; Roadshow to Highlight Auction Process, Exploration Potential and Investment Opportunities Raipur : Chhattisgarh, one of India’s mineral-rich states, is set to host a major roadshow on mineral block auctions in Nava Raipur

August 31, 2026

Delhi·Government of India NEWS·India·Industry

India’s GDP Growth Seen at 7–7.2% in FY27 on Strong Domestic Demand and Capex Push: EY

Resilient Domestic Consumption, Government Capital Spending and Improving Industrial Activity Expected to Support Economic Growth Despite Global Risks New Delhi : India’s economic growth is expected to remain resilient in FY27 (2026-27), with real GDP growth projected in the range of 7–7.2

August 30, 2026

CHENNAI·Education·India·Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)·Tamil Nadu

Bharat Ascend: IIT Madras Launches 365-Day Mission to Take Tier-2 and Tier-3 Innovators to Global Markets

Initiative Aims to Identify 100 High-Potential Ideas and Build a Structured Pipeline from Ideation and Validation to Prototypes, Investment, Market Entry and Global Scale Chennai/New Delhi: The IIT Madras Global Research Foundation (IITM Global), in partnership with startup platform Ideabaaz, has launched

August 30, 2026

Banking News·Delhi·India·Indian Bank

Indian Bank Plans 100 New Branches, 2,500 Additional Employees in FY27

Public Sector Lender Targets Wider Presence in Central and Western India; Focuses on Asset Quality, Gold Loans, Retail, Agriculture and MSME Growth New Delhi: Indian Bank is planning to open around 100 new branches across the country during FY27 and recruit approximately

August 30, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Education·Raipur

NIT Raipur Successfully Conducts Internal Hackathon for Smart India Hackathon 2026

135 Teams Register for the Event; 80 Shortlisted Teams Present Innovative Technology Solutions to Real-World Challenges Before Expert Panels Raipur, August 30, 2026: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur successfully organised its Internal Hackathon for Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2026 on

August 30, 2026

Delhi·Government of India NEWS·India

Parliamentary Panel Proposes Dedicated NCLT Benches for Insolvency Cases to Speed Up Resolution

Committee Recommends Specialised IBC Benches or Verticals, Citing Rising Insolvency Caseload and Pressure on NCLT’s Judicial and Administrative Capacity New Delhi: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended the establishment of dedicated benches or specialised verticals for insolvency cases within the National Company

August 30, 2026

Industry·Ministry·Ministry of Heavy Industries·Ola Electric Mobility (OEM)

Ola Electric Secures ₹95.8 Crore PLI Incentive as Company Focuses on Reducing Cash Burn

Government Incentive Provides Additional Liquidity as EV Maker Works to Cut Operating Losses, Strengthen Cash Generation and Scale Domestic Manufacturing New Delhi: Ola Electric Mobility has secured a ₹95.8 crore incentive under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobiles and Auto

August 30, 2026

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

SECL Constitutes High-Level Committee to Examine Complaints on Employment in Lieu of Land

Panel to review complaints related to land-for-employment cases, including allegations of forged documents and concealment of material facts Bilaspur: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has constituted a High-Level Standing Review Committee to examine complaints related to employment provided in lieu of land

August 30, 2026

International

Warsh Puts Inflation at the Centre of Fed Policy at Jackson Hole Conference

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh stresses that controlling inflation remains the central bank’s top priority, lifting expectations of a possible near-term rate hike Jackson Hole, Wyoming: US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has placed inflation firmly at the centre of monetary policy, using

August 30, 2026

Advertisement

Services Sector Growth Broadens in June; Real Estate Leads with 24.7% Growth

Singapore Diplomat, Myanmar Activist and Bangladeshi Teacher Win Ramon Magsaysay Awards 2026

Piramal Finance Raises ₹2,100 Crore Through QIP; Total Potential Fundraise Reaches ₹3,850 Crore

South Indian Bank Senior Management Change Effective August 31, 2026

POWERGRID Executive Director Vibhay Kumar Retires on Superannuation

NALCO Executive Director V. S. Rao Amperayani Retires After Long Service

Hindustan Copper Signs Agreement with LOHUM to Revive Gujarat Copper Plant

SECL Headquarters Bids Farewell to Three Employees on Retirement

Married Daughters Cannot Be Denied Compassionate Appointment Solely on Grounds of Marriage: Chhattisgarh High Court

PM Modi Meets Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on Sidelines of SCO Summit; Energy, Trade and Strategic Ties in Focus

Chhattisgarh BJP Sets ‘Seva Sankalp’ Agenda, Targets Congress Over Tribal, Youth and Development Issues

Raipur Sarafa Association Former President Writes to PM Modi, Seeks Cut in Gold Import Duty and All-India Bullion Market

PM Fasal Bima Yojana Strengthens Crop Insurance Cover as Over 92.46 Crore Farmer Applications Insured

MLA Rikesh Sen Writes Open Letter to DGP Over Alleged Iron Theft from Bhilai Steel Plant, Seeks Probe into 40-Year-Old Network

The Sashidhar Jagdishan Years at HDFC Bank: Crisis, Merger and Regulatory Scrutiny

The Sashidhar Jagdishan Years at HDFC Bank: Crisis, Merger and Regulatory Scrutiny

Muslim Community in Chhattisgarh to Hold Meeting on September 1 to Submit Suggestions on Uniform Civil Code

Chhattisgarh to Host Roadshow on Mineral Block Auctions, Focus on Boosting Investment

India’s GDP Growth Seen at 7–7.2% in FY27 on Strong Domestic Demand and Capex Push: EY

Bharat Ascend: IIT Madras Launches 365-Day Mission to Take Tier-2 and Tier-3 Innovators to Global Markets

Indian Bank Plans 100 New Branches, 2,500 Additional Employees in FY27

NIT Raipur Successfully Conducts Internal Hackathon for Smart India Hackathon 2026

Parliamentary Panel Proposes Dedicated NCLT Benches for Insolvency Cases to Speed Up Resolution

Ola Electric Secures ₹95.8 Crore PLI Incentive as Company Focuses on Reducing Cash Burn

SECL Constitutes High-Level Committee to Examine Complaints on Employment in Lieu of Land

Warsh Puts Inflation at the Centre of Fed Policy at Jackson Hole Conference

advertisement

Categories

Recent Posts