August 8, 2026 - The S Bharat

RBI Tightens Loan Recovery Rules to Protect Borrowers From Harassment

New rules require lenders and recovery agents to follow strict conduct standards, including restrictions on calling hours, use of abusive language and sharing borrowers’ personal information New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced stricter rules governing loan recovery practices

August 8, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Education·Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur

Dilapidated Building, Leaking Roof and No Toilets: 308 Students at Government School in Kachhaud at Risk

Students from Classes 9 to 12 are being forced to study in unsafe conditions as the school struggles with damaged infrastructure and a lack of basic facilities MCB, Chhattisgarh: A government higher secondary school in Kachhaud is facing serious infrastructure problems, putting

August 8, 2026

Balrampur-Ramanujganj·Chhattisgarh·Health

Chhattisgarh Health Minister Visits Ramanujganj, Assures Essential Hospital Facilities Within Two Months

Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal visits the Kanwariya Seva Samiti camp while traveling to Deoghar and reviews healthcare facilities in Ramanujganj Balrampur, Chhattisgarh: Chhattisgarh Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal visited Ramanujganj while traveling to Deoghar to offer prayers at Baba Baidyanath Temple

August 8, 2026

Entertainment·India

Why Ranbir-Yash Starrer ‘Ramayana’ Will Release Overseas Before India; Producer Namit Malhotra Clarifies

The Nitesh Tiwari-directed epic is targeting a Diwali release in India, while international audiences are expected to see the film two days earlier Hyderabad: Fans in India may have to wait two extra days to watch Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated epic Ramayana

August 8, 2026

Tech·Technology

WhatsApp Tests Birthday Feature in India to Support DPDP Act Compliance

Meta is testing a new feature that will allow WhatsApp users in India to add their date of birth, as the company explores privacy-preserving age-verification methods Hyderabad: Meta is testing a new feature for its instant messaging platform WhatsApp that would allow

August 8, 2026

Bijapur·Chhattisgarh·Education

Pamhed Schoolgirls Seek Hostel Facility as Students Walk Up to 20 Km Daily to Attend School

More than two dozen girls from the border region meet the Bijapur Collector and District Education Officer, seeking a permanent hostel for Classes 9 to 12 Bijapur, Chhattisgarh: More than two dozen schoolgirls from the Pamhed area along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border traveled

August 8, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Korba

Lawyers Protest Dilapidated Roads in Korba’s BALCO Area, Give 15-Day Ultimatum

Advocates stage a protest over poor road conditions in the BALCO area; management assures immediate pothole repairs and says major road construction will begin soon. KORBA, Chhattisgarh: Lawyers in Korba district staged a protest on Friday against the deteriorating condition of roads

August 8, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Durg·India

Road Deaths in Durg Fall 28% in Seven Months as Traffic Safety Drive Shows Results

Durg district records 162 road fatalities between January and July 2026, down from 225 during the same period last year, as police intensify enforcement and road-safety measures. DURG, Chhattisgarh: Road fatalities in Durg district of Chhattisgarh declined by 28% during the first

August 8, 2026

Delhi·Education·India·Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

‘Those Who Learn, Win’: PM Modi Urges IIT Delhi Graduates to Stay Curious

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tells graduating students that continuous learning, curiosity and courage to embrace challenges will be critical in a rapidly changing technological world. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged graduates of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

August 8, 2026

Delhi·Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)·India·Industry

FSSAI Flags Diageo’s ‘Matured in American Oak Casks’ Claim as Misleading

Food safety regulator says Royal Challenge Whisky label may mislead consumers because a major portion of the spirit is not matured in wooden casks; Diageo says it is engaging with FSSAI on labeling concerns. New Delhi: India’s food safety regulator has flagged

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·Ministry·Ministry of Home Affairs

No Renewable Energy Projects Within 1 Km of Borders Under New MHA Security Guidelines

Solar, wind and hybrid projects within 50 km of the LoC, LAC and International Border will require security clearance New Delhi : The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new national security guidelines for renewable energy projects proposed in border areas,

August 8, 2026

International·NASA·Washington

Betelgeuse Has a Companion Star, Astronomers Confirm in First Direct Image

Discovery solves a century-old mystery and could change scientists’ understanding of when the famous red supergiant will explode WASHINGTON — : Betelgeuse, one of the brightest and most recognizable stars in the night sky, is not alone. Astronomers have obtained the first

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·UPI

UPI Transactions to Remain Free for Consumers and Small Merchants, Payments Council of India Says

PCI says consumers can continue making instant digital payments without transaction charges as investments in cybersecurity, fraud prevention and infrastructure increase New Delhi : The Payments Council of India (PCI) has reaffirmed that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions will remain free for

August 8, 2026

Industry·Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs)

Oil Marketing Companies Intensify E20 Petrol Testing, Find No Widespread Moisture or Chloride Contamination

More than 100 refinery samples and 80 distillery samples tested; retail-level testing finds chloride levels largely within prescribed limits New Delhi : India’s Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have intensified nationwide quality testing of Ethanol-Blended Motor Spirit (EBMS), commonly known as E20 petrol,

August 8, 2026

India·Industry·JSW Energy Limited·JSW Steel Limited·Mumbai

JSW Steel Announces Senior Management Reshuffle; P.P. Varma and S.M. Kumar Get Key Roles, Ashish Chandra to Exit

P.P. Varma and S.M. Kumar join Senior Management, while B.N.S. Prakash Rao takes charge of Alloy Steel Centre of Excellence Mumbai : JSW Steel Limited has announced a significant senior management reshuffle, with several leadership changes taking effect from August 7, 2026.

August 8, 2026

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL)·Industry·Railway

Om Prakash, Vinod Kumar Gautam and Roshan Singh Get Key Roles in DFCCIL

Railway Board Issues Three Orders Covering Civil, Safety and Operations Leadership at Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation New Delhi : The Railway Board has issued three important orders concerning senior appointments and deputation in the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL),

August 8, 2026

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

Three IRSE Officers Deputed to NHSRCL as Chief Project Managers

Experienced Railway Officers Posted at Vadodara and Surat for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor New Delhi : The Railway Board has approved the deputation of three experienced officers from the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) to the National High Speed Rail

August 8, 2026

Culture·Ministry·Ministry of Culture·Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Government Approves Key Appointments in Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Nidhi Choudhari Re-designated as Director at NGMA; Akshay Tripathi Appointed Private Secretary to Tribal Affairs Minister New Delhi : The Competent Authority has approved two key personnel decisions involving the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, including the re-designation

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL)

NTPC Green Energy Wins 200 MW in West Bengal’s 500 MW Battery Storage Auction

₹4.35 Lakh/MW/Month Tariff Signals a More Disciplined Approach to India’s Growing Energy Storage Market New Delhi : A day after the e-reverse auction concluded, the headline was straightforward: NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has secured 200 MW/800 MWh of battery energy storage

August 8, 2026

International·Washington

McCaul Confident Trump Will Advance Delayed $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Package

Senior House Republican Calls for U.S.–Taiwan Drone Co-Production as Taipei Considers $6.7 Billion Domestic Unmanned Systems Program Taipei : U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (R-Texas) has expressed confidence that President Donald Trump will soon advance a long-delayed $14 billion package of defensive weapons

August 8, 2026

International·Japan·Tokyo

Tokyo Plans Missile Shelter Near Tokyo Station Amid Rising Security Concerns

Underground Facility to Be Developed Beneath Yaesu-dori Avenue as Japan Responds to Growing Ballistic Missile Threats Tokyo : The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced plans to develop a new missile shelter in an underground parking facility near Tokyo Station, as concerns grow

August 8, 2026

International·United State America·Washington

U.S. Job Market Stalls in July as Employers Cut 23,000 Jobs, Creating Political Setback for Trump

Weak Hiring, Sharp Payroll Revisions and Declining Labor-Force Participation Raise Fresh Concerns for the Federal Reserve Washington, D.C. : The U.S. labor market unexpectedly weakened in July, with employers cutting 23,000 jobs, marking a sharp reversal from expectations of nearly 100,000 new

August 8, 2026

International·United State America·Washington

Trump Gets Temporary Reprieve From Disclosing Business Finances in $10 Billion BBC Lawsuit

Florida Judge Pauses Financial Disclosure Order as President Seeks to Narrow Defamation and Damages Claims Against Broadcaster Washington, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump has received a temporary legal reprieve in his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, after a federal judge in

August 8, 2026

Industry·Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

ONGC Board Restructuring: Arun Kumar Singh Proposed for Reappointment as Chairman; Four New Director Proposals on AGM Agenda

Satyan Kumar and Anupam Agarwal Proposed for Key Executive Roles; Government Nominee Directors Praveen Mal Khanooja and Vinod Seshan Also on Agenda New Delhi : Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has proposed a series of important board-level appointments and reappointments,

August 8, 2026

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)·Industry·RITES Limited

RITES and HPCL Sign MoU to Develop Railway Siding Infrastructure Across India

Partnership to Provide End-to-End Rail Consultancy and Strengthen Petroleum Logistics and Rail Connectivity Gurugram : State-owned transport infrastructure consultancy RITES Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to provide comprehensive consultancy services for the development

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·LIC

Government Sells 82.23 Crore LIC Shares Through OFS, Stake Falls to 90%

Centre Raises Approximately ₹31,552 Crore Through Offer for Sale Conducted on August 4–5, 2026 New Delhi : The Government of India, the promoter of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), has sold 82,23,33,558 equity shares of the country’s largest life insurer through

August 8, 2026

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RBI Tightens Loan Recovery Rules to Protect Borrowers From Harassment

Dilapidated Building, Leaking Roof and No Toilets: 308 Students at Government School in Kachhaud at Risk

Chhattisgarh Health Minister Visits Ramanujganj, Assures Essential Hospital Facilities Within Two Months

Why Ranbir-Yash Starrer ‘Ramayana’ Will Release Overseas Before India; Producer Namit Malhotra Clarifies

WhatsApp Tests Birthday Feature in India to Support DPDP Act Compliance

Pamhed Schoolgirls Seek Hostel Facility as Students Walk Up to 20 Km Daily to Attend School

Lawyers Protest Dilapidated Roads in Korba’s BALCO Area, Give 15-Day Ultimatum

Road Deaths in Durg Fall 28% in Seven Months as Traffic Safety Drive Shows Results

‘Those Who Learn, Win’: PM Modi Urges IIT Delhi Graduates to Stay Curious

FSSAI Flags Diageo’s ‘Matured in American Oak Casks’ Claim as Misleading

No Renewable Energy Projects Within 1 Km of Borders Under New MHA Security Guidelines

Betelgeuse Has a Companion Star, Astronomers Confirm in First Direct Image

UPI Transactions to Remain Free for Consumers and Small Merchants, Payments Council of India Says

Oil Marketing Companies Intensify E20 Petrol Testing, Find No Widespread Moisture or Chloride Contamination

JSW Steel Announces Senior Management Reshuffle; P.P. Varma and S.M. Kumar Get Key Roles, Ashish Chandra to Exit

Om Prakash, Vinod Kumar Gautam and Roshan Singh Get Key Roles in DFCCIL

Three IRSE Officers Deputed to NHSRCL as Chief Project Managers

Government Approves Key Appointments in Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Tribal Affairs

NTPC Green Energy Wins 200 MW in West Bengal’s 500 MW Battery Storage Auction

McCaul Confident Trump Will Advance Delayed $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Package

Tokyo Plans Missile Shelter Near Tokyo Station Amid Rising Security Concerns

U.S. Job Market Stalls in July as Employers Cut 23,000 Jobs, Creating Political Setback for Trump

Trump Gets Temporary Reprieve From Disclosing Business Finances in $10 Billion BBC Lawsuit

ONGC Board Restructuring: Arun Kumar Singh Proposed for Reappointment as Chairman; Four New Director Proposals on AGM Agenda

RITES and HPCL Sign MoU to Develop Railway Siding Infrastructure Across India

Government Sells 82.23 Crore LIC Shares Through OFS, Stake Falls to 90%

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