Iran’s Foreign Ministry says a pact with Oman on a new shipping lane is a technicality and not a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The spokesperson blamed continued closure on US violations and said Iran won’t be swayed by external pressure. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that an understanding reached … Read more
SIDBI’s direct lending to MSMEs has surged over five years, with sanctions rising from Rs 6,124 crore in FY22 to Rs 24,323 crore in FY26. The outstanding portfolio grew to Rs 39,895 crore, backed by direct, indirect, and digital financing. The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has significantly expanded its direct lending to … Read more
New Delhi: The stock market is seeing strong gains on the first day of the trading week. Meanwhile, the stock of hospital sector company Park Medi World Ltd. is on investors’ radar. The company announced in a filing on Sunday, August 2, that it has expanded its presence in Uttarakhand with the opening of The Medicity … Read more
The JKJAAC reports ongoing protests and sit-ins across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Demonstrators are vowing to continue their movement, which includes a potential long march, until their demands for fundamental rights are met by authorities. The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), through a series of posts on X, claimed that protest sit-ins … Read more
Since multi-leg strategies require a good understanding of derivatives and careful sizing of positions, they may not be something that many traders will choose. Above all else, you will need a platform which is able to handle the complexity without introducing any inconvenience to the process. A spread consists of two or more legs, while … Read more
The IMD issued rain alerts for all 14 Kerala districts, with an orange alert in 10. A holiday was declared for schools in 12 districts and a fishing ban is in effect. Eight people have died and over 5,700 have been moved to relief camps. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rain alerts for … Read more
State Bureau, New Delhi: Light rain is expected in Delhi on the first Monday of Sawan. However, humidity is likely to continue in the national capital. Heavy showers were witnessed in certain parts on Saturday and Sunday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cloud cover will persist on Monday. Temperatures will remain below or near … Read more
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma rolled out a Rs 112 crore flood-relief package, giving Rs 15,000 to 75,000 families via DBT. Despite relief efforts, residents in flood-hit Golaghat villages demand a permanent drainage solution. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday rolled out an interim flood-relief package worth nearly Rs 112 crore, transferring financial … Read more
Delhi Laxmi Yojana received over 1.47 lakh registrations on its first day, reflecting strong public support. The Delhi government also expanded the Vidya Vahini scheme to provide bicycles to 1.40 lakh schoolgirls. The recently started Delhi Laxmi Yojana in Delhi has been welcomed overwhelmingly by the women folk in the national capital. In less than … Read more
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in the capital city garnered nationwide attention as several hundred students and education activists converged at Jantar Mantar over the alleged NEET UG paper leak and irregularities in competitive examinations. Besides calling for sweeping reforms in the examination system, the protesting group sought punitive action against those responsible for … Read more