UP Power Minister AK Sharma said the state has paused the installation of smart meters to educate consumers before a wider rollout. He noted the technology is transparent and scientific. UP also aims to lead in renewable energy and bioenergy production. Uttar Pradesh will expand the installation of smart meters after creating awareness among consumers … Read more
A Bengal tiger has been sighted in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Almora, at an altitude of 8,000 feet. The Forest Department has confirmed the sighting, intensified surveillance with camera traps, and issued cautionary advisories to tourists. The reported sighting of a Bengal tiger in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, located at an altitude of around 8,000 feet in … Read more
Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has flagged the poor condition of Bengaluru’s Bommasandra-Jigani Link Road, highlighting more than 350 potholes and a lack of footpaths. She urged authorities to address the infrastructure problems. Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has raised concerns over the poor condition of the Bommasandra-Jigani Link Road, a crucial 7-km industrial corridor in Bengaluru … Read more
Mohun Bagan Super Giant are in top form right from the start of this season. The Green and Maroon brigade has won all three of its Group A matches in the Durand Cup 2026. In their third and final group match on Monday, Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a massive six-goal victory against the CISF … Read more
A group of women have sparked backlash online after they were allegedly caught crawling under the automated entry gates at a Delhi Metro station to evade paying the required fare. A group of women have sparked backlash online after they were allegedly caught crawling under the automated entry gates at a Delhi Metro station to … Read more
BSE Ltd is set to become part of the benchmark Nifty 50 index, replacing information technology major Wipro Ltd as part of NSE Indices’ semi-annual review. The changes will come into effect after market hours on Sept 29, 2026, and will be applicable from Sept 30, 2026. The Index Maintenance Sub-Committee (Equity) of NSE Indices … Read more
Retail investors’ SIP inflows into mutual funds surged to a four-month high of Rs 31,961 crore in July 2026. Data from AMFI shows a strong preference for small and mid-cap funds, while large-cap funds experienced outflows. Retail investors continued to demonstrate confidence in mutual funds in July 2026, with systematic investment plan (SIP) inflows reaching … Read more
Newly elected Manjalpur MLA Satish Patel took his oath in Gandhinagar. Simultaneously, the Gujarat government has initiated a high-level committee to investigate the tragic suicide of a resident doctor at Surat New Civil Hospital. Newly elected Manjalpur MLA Satish Patel, who won the recent by-election, took the oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly … Read more
The ratings agency said India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals and improving policy credibility are expected to support economic growth despite short-term challenges arising from higher energy costs due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Fitch noted that India’s position as a major net importer of energy leaves it exposed to risks from the ongoing US-Iran … Read more
Equity mutual fund inflows moderated in July, declining 15% to ₹24,697 crore from ₹28,973 crore in June, according to industry data. Despite the overall slowdown, small-cap funds continued to attract strong investor interest, recording their highest-ever monthly inflow. Small-cap funds received ₹7,767 crore during the month, followed by mid-cap funds with inflows of ₹6,192 crore. … Read more