Bangladesh hold the upper hand in the Test against Australia, who are trailing by 67 runs with six wickets left. Hasan Mahmud continued his fine form, while Josh Hazlewood reached the 300 Test wickets milestone for the hosts on Day 3. Bangladesh strengthened their position in the Test against Australia on Saturday after making crucial … Read more
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the Centre’s economic progress claims on Independence Day, stating India’s per capita income doesn’t compare to developed nations. He called for strengthening democracy and the Constitution to match global standards. Akhilesh Yadav Questions Economic Progress Claims Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the Central government’s claims of rapid economic … Read more
The Tata Sons annual general meeting (AGM), scheduled for August 18, is facing uncertainty after Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), a key shareholder of the Tata Group’s holding company, was unable to nominate a representative because of a regulatory restriction imposed by the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner. According to a report by PTI, the meeting is … Read more
NSE Clearing Limited will introduce shorter-duration contracts under the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) framework from August 17, giving market participants an option to undertake stock-lending transactions with a three-day settlement period. The new contracts, designated as the R3 series, will be introduced on a daily basis, according to a circular issued by NSE Clearing … Read more
Bhola Yadav, an accused in the land-for-jobs case, has filed a plea to summon CBI witness Ashok Kumar Jain, a former Railway GM, as an additional accused. The court will hear the application on August 17. Bhola Yadav, an accused in the land-for-jobs case, has filed an application seeking a direction to summon CBI witness … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has widened the scope of products and services that can be offered by Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs), allowing them to list certain products regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) as well as bonds issued under specified provisions of income-tax law. The regulator has … Read more
In 47 days, the monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has resulted in 183 deaths and financial losses exceeding Rs 972 crore. Major damage has been reported to public infrastructure, with hundreds of roads blocked and power and water supplies disrupted. The monsoon has claimed 183 lives in Himachal Pradesh in 47 days, while cumulative losses due … Read more
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal called PM Modi ‘under-confident and shaky’ after his I-Day speech. Opposition leaders like Jairam Ramesh and Supriya Sule also criticized the PM, calling his pitch for women’s reservation ‘dishonest’ and hypocritical. ‘Under-confident, shaky PM’: Kejriwal’s jibe at Modi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) president and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on … Read more
Ramanathapuram marked the 80th Independence Day with Collector Ma. Sivaguru Prabhakaran hoisting the flag. He honoured martyrs’ heirs, released peace doves, and appreciated 566 government officials for their service to the district. The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour in Ramanathapuram district on Saturday, with District Collector Ma. Sivaguru Prabhakaran hoisted the national … Read more
HP CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced ‘Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar’ and ‘Indira Gandhi Matri Shishu Sankalp Yojana’. Other key announcements include pension arrears, 100 new CBSE schools, and increased incentives for ASHA workers. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday announced a series of welfare and development measures, including the launch of the … Read more