Roku, Merck & Co and Charles Schwab shares jumped to 52-week highs, extending strong earnings momentum, as well as gaining from company-specific analysts. ROKU stock closed up 0.4% higher as investor sentiment has improved amid a $22 billion acquisition by Fox and strong second-quarter financial results. MRK stock closed up 0.09% as a strong Q2 … Read more
The Centre told Meta that safe harbour protection won’t apply to those involved in CSAM violations. It also stressed that Meta’s content moderation must be more sensitive to India’s linguistic and cultural context, not just global standards. The Centre has conveyed to Meta that safe harbour protections will not be available to individuals or persons … Read more
Pune Police have withdrawn charges under the new Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act from two cases after realising the law is not yet in force. Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar confirmed the act will only be operational from August 26, 2026. The Pune City Police has withdrawn provisions of the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act from … Read more
Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s direct shareholding will be unchanged despite Resilient Asset Management BV’s plan to sell a 4.98% stake. The economic value will be retained by Antfin under a 2023 OCD agreement, as Paytm reports strong profit. Details of the Stake Sale Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s direct shareholding in One97 … Read more
Congress leader Pawan Khera criticized the NTA’s revamp, alleging only ‘small fish’ are punished while influential figures (‘Tau’) are spared. This followed the NTA removing 600 experts as part of measures to enhance transparency. Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday took a swipe at the National Testing Agency (NTA) over the revamp of its examination … Read more
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy launched a sharp attack on the Congress over an alleged disruption during the rendition of Vande Mataram, telling leaders not to act ‘small-minded’. BJP leaders also slammed the party, citing visuals of senior leaders talking. Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy launched a sharp attack on the Congress over an alleged disruption during … Read more
Rocket Lab Corporation has joined the U.S. Space Force’s Space Data Network Consortium and secured $12 million in delivery orders. Rocket Lab has been selected for the Space Data Network Consortium to support the Space Data Network Backbone. The company won two competitive delivery orders totaling $12 million to develop, test, and validate secure optical … Read more
On this day in 2008, Virat Kohli made his international debut. This article celebrates his journey from a modest start to becoming a cricketing icon, highlighting his major achievements and numerous lesser-known records across all formats. On this day in 2008, Indian batting icon Virat Kohli made his international debut, starting what would turn out … Read more
UP Women Commission’s Aparna Yadav slammed Congress, alleging disrespecting Vande Mataram is a ‘tendency’ of the party. The controversy erupted after a video showed party leaders talking during the national song’s rendition on August 15. BJP accuses Congress of disrespecting Vande Mataram Uttar Pradesh Women Commission Vice Chairperson Aparna Yadav on Tuesday criticised the Congress … Read more
Flash floods occurred in Lahaul-Spiti’s Mayar Valley and Chowkhang Naingar area, disrupting road connectivity. MLA Anuradha Rana said restoration work is underway. The state has recorded 197 deaths during the monsoon disaster period since June 30. Flash Floods Disrupt Connectivity in Lahaul-Spiti Flash floods occurred in the Karpat Nallah of the Mayar Valley and the … Read more