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23:59

SC forms SIT to probe complaints against Vantara

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The Supreme Court on Monday formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to get a fact-finding inquiry conducted against Vantara, a Green Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre at Gujarat's Jamnagar, in view of allegations of non-compliance with laws and acquisition of animals from India and...
23:12

Now, Trump says 'they shot down 7 jets'

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United States President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that he stopped seven wars around the world, including the one between India and Pakistan.Talking to the press at the White House, Trump further claimed that of the seven wars he stopped, four were because he used tariffs and trade to...
21:44

Lover kills woman by stuffing chemical powder into her mouth

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In a horrific crime, a 20-year-old married woman was allegedly killed by a man, who was in a relationship with her, by stuffing some chemical powder into her mouth after a heated argument, police said on Monday.The incident occurred on Saturday at a lodge in Bherya village of Saligrama taluk in...
21:40

79-year-old doctor loses Rs 25 lakh in share trading fraud

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Cyber police arrested two individuals for allegedly duping a 79-year-old doctor from Mumbai of Rs 25 lakh through a fraudulent share trading scheme, an official said on Monday.The accused, identified as Prashant Chaudhary and Richard Rao, were found to be in contact with cyber fraudsters and had...
21:17

Coffers dry, 'no land left to give for poor': Telangana CM

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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said the state's coffers have run dry and the government has no land left with it to distribute to the poor.Addressing a gathering at Osmania University after inaugurating newly constructed hostels and laying foundation stones for various...
21:15

Bihar SIR: Over 99% submit documents as deadline nears

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The Election Commission on Monday said that documents of 99.11 per cent of the 7.24 crore electors in Bihar, as per the draft list, have been received so far.   There is a September 1 deadline for the submission of documents by those who filled the enumeration forms during the...
20:56

BSE Sensex: Top gainers today

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Infosys was the biggest gainer among Sensex firms, rising by 3.03 per cent. Tata Consultancy Services rose by 2.85 per cent, HCL Tech by 2.6 per cent and Tech Mahindra by 1.32 per cent.
20:49

Delhi CM's attacker charged with criminal conspiracy

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The Delhi Police on Monday slapped criminal conspiracy charges against both the accused in connection with the recent attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.A senior Delhi Police officer said the fresh charge was added after investigators found evidence suggesting the assault was not an isolated...
20:45

After 3 years, Delhi cops book officer for assaulting street dog

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Following the direction of a city court, the Delhi Police has registered an FIR against its officer, who allegedly thrashed a street dog with a stick in northeast Delhi's Jafrabad area in January 2022.Police have begun an investigation into the matter after registering the FIR on August 7, over...
20:40

Sensex rebounds 329 points

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Benchmark BSE Sensex rebounded by 329 points on Monday following heavy buying in IT and auto shares and a rally in global equity markets on hopes of a potential US Federal Reserve rate cut.The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 329.06 points or 0.40 per cent to settle at 81,635.91 with 20 of its...
19:30

Chinese expert hails India's new laser-based weapon

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India's successful test of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), especially the high-power laser-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW), drew praise from a Chinese military expert who said it should be considered a 'significant advancement'.The IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system...
19:19

Guruvayoor Temple to conduct 'purification ritual' after influencer video

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The Guruvayoor Devaswom, which manages the renowned Sri Krishna Temple, announced on Monday that a 'purification ritual' will be conducted at the temple pond on Tuesday, following a recent video shoot by a social media influencer that allegedly violated temple rituals. In a Facebook post,...
18:22

Soon, people will talk of ISRO over NASA: Shuks

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Indian Air Force Group Captain and astronaut Sudhanshu Shukla on Monday said it is only a matter of time before the world talks about Indian Space Research Organisation over National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as India continues to advance rapidly in space exploration.Since returning...
18:13

Bengal college girl shot dead at home by ex-boyfriend

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A college student was allegedly shot dead at her home by her ex-boyfriend in West Bengal's Nadia district on Monday, police said.The incident happened in the afternoon in Manikpara in the Kotwali police station area, they said.Isha Mallik, 19, has been in a relationship with Debraj since her...
18:11

India alerts Pak about flood in Tawi river

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India has alerted Pakistan about a flood alert in the Tawi river on humanitarian grounds, even as the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) continues to remain in abeyance in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, sources said.The communication was made to the Ministry of External Affairs, which then...
18:05

17,600 cops to guard Mumbai during Ganesh festival

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More than 17,600 police personnel will man the streets of Mumbai to prevent any untoward incidents during the 10-day Ganesh festival, which begins on August 27, an official said on Monday.A horse-mounted police unit, drones, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), and dog squads are also part...
17:54

Days after SC order, stray dog mauls 5-year-old boy inside police colony

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A five-year-old boy sustained multiple deep bites after being attacked by a stray dog inside a police colony in east Delhi's Shakarpur, officials said on Monday.The incident occurred on Sunday when the boy and his father had gone to meet their relatives living in the police colony, they said.The...
16:38

Beatings, apology, compromise... the life of Nikki Bhati

Nikki Bhati's husband Vipin
Nikki Bhati's husband Vipin
Six decades after dowry was banned in India, a 28-year-old woman living less than an hour from national capital Delhi was burnt alive, allegedly by her husband and mother-in-law, over a demand of getting Rs 36 lakh from her parents as dowry.NDTV spoke to Nikki Bhati's father Bhikari Singh Payla...
16:31

Delhi CM gets two-layered security after attack

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The Delhi Police has significantly shored up security arrangements for Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in the wake of the recent attack on her, permanently deploying 40 personnel and ordering multiple frisking of visitors before their entry to any of her events, an official said on Monday.Initially,...
16:17

Monsoon rains happen every year. So why do so many die in Pakistan?

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As villagers carried out the bodies of two children, soaked in mud, the large crowd looked impassive.They had gathered in a small village in the Swabi district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after a flash flood washed away several houses, trapping dozens underneath the rubble.Some of them watched on as...
16:11

J-K bans pen drives in govt offices

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To strengthen cybersecurity, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said it has decided to prohibit the use of pen drives on official devices at all administrative departments in the civil secretariat and deputy commissioners' offices across districts. The use of public messaging...
16:08

Dozens including journalists killed Israeli strike on Gaza hospital

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More than a dozen Palestinians were killed in a pair of Israeli strikes on a hospital in southern Gaza, according to the Nasser Medical Complex, including journalists from multiple outlets, reports CNN.The hospital said at least 14 people were killed in the attack on Monday, including a...
16:04

Stock markets log gains on US Fed rate cut hopes

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Benchmark indices rebounded on Monday, with the BSE Sensex climbing 329 points, tracking a rally in global equity markets, on hopes of a potential US Federal Reserve rate cut. Buying in IT stocks were also instrumental in driving the markets higher.The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 329.06...
15:44

Kerala man gets double life term for abducting, raping minor

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A Fast Track Special Court in Kasargod, Kerala, on Monday sentenced a 40-year-old man to double life imprisonment for abducting and raping a nine-year-old girl in Hosdurg in May 2024. According to the court order, P A Saleem, a resident of Napoklu in Kodagu district of Karnataka, will remain...
15:31

Vietnam evacuates over 300,000 people ahead of looming typhoon

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Vietnam is evacuating more than 300,000 people and has suspended several domestic flights as Typhoon Kajiki approaches the country's eastern coast. Authorities confirmed that over 325,500 residents across five coastal provinces are being relocated to schools and public buildings designated as...
15:15

Is the PM a graduate? HC sets aside CIC order

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The Delhi High Court on Monday set aside an order of the Central Information Commission (CIC) directing disclosure of information on the bachelor's degree of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Justice Sachin Datta, who reserved the judgement on February 27, passed the verdict on Delhi...
15:03

Nikki Bhati dowry case: No evidence yet, says police

Victim Nikki's husband Vipin is in police custody
Victim Nikki's husband Vipin is in police custody
The Uttar Pradesh police on Monday arrested all four accused in Greater Noida's dowry murder case and informed that they will be interrogated, following which the investigation of the case will progress.According to the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Sudhir Kumar, the family of the...
14:50

Fitch affirms India's sovereign rating at 'BBB'

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Fitch Ratings on Monday affirmed India's sovereign rating at 'BBB-', with a stable outlook, saying a strong record of delivering growth and improving fiscal credibility will drive improvements in structural metrics. India's ratings are supported by its robust growth and solid external...
14:48

Seaplane services to restart on two routes by October. They are...

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The Civil Aviation Ministry will restart seaplane operations on at least two routes in India by October, Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said here on Monday. Addressing the Eastern Region Civil Aviation Ministers' Conference, Naidu said, Seaplane operation was there once, but it was limited...
14:46

Man on video call with sister jumps off Yamuna bridge

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A 21-year-old allegedly jumped off the Yamuna bridge during a video call with his sister on Sunday night. A PCR call was received at Sunlight Colony police station at 11:22 pm, prompting an extensive search operation by police and rescue teams. According to the police, the caller had stated...
14:26

India makes goodwill gesture to Pakistan despite Pahalgam horror

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India has alerted Pakistan about a potential flood in the Tawi River, a media report said on Monday, even as the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) remains in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack. Citing official sources, The News reported that India has contacted Pakistan to share information...
14:05

'No one takes Rahul Gandhi seriously'

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Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Monday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for distrusting key institutions, including the Constitution, Parliament, Election Commission, Enforcement Directorate (ED), and Income Tax department. Seth also took issue with Rahul Gandhi's...
14:04

Where will it end: SC slams comedians for mocking disabled

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The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on stand-up comedian Samay Raina for allegedly making insensitive remarks about people with disability. The court directed Raina and four other comedians--Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, Nishant Jagdish Tanwar, and Sonali Thakkar (aka...
13:31

Heavy rain lashes Rajasthan, IMD issues orange alert

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With heavy to very heavy rain likely to continue on Monday and Tuesday in several parts of Rajasthan, the state government announced that schools across Jaipur and other districts will be closed as a precautionary measure.According to the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, an orange alert for...
13:27

Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha announce pregnancy

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Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra and politician Raghav Chadha on Monday announced that they are going to be parents. The couple shared a picture of a cake on Instagram, which read 1+1=3. The caption to their post read, Our little universe...on its way. Blessed beyond measure. The couple...
13:05

SC restrains trial court from taking note of chargesheet against Ashoka University professor

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The Supreme Court on Monday restrained the trial court from taking cognisance of the chargesheet filed by Haryana SIT in the FIR against Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was booked for social media posts on Operation Sindoor. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya...
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Cong: Shah only added to Dhankar mystery by saying...

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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday said that there may be more to the story than meets the eye after Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the Opposition should not make a fuss over Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation. The Congress leader further praised Dhankhar for...
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Rahul Mamkootathil suspended from Congress

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Congress leader and Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was suspended from the primary membership of the party on Monday, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief Sunny Joseph said here.However, the KPCC Chief rejected the political opponents' demand for Mamkootathil's resignation as MLA....
12:29

Overflowing rivers flood parts of northern Odisha

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Large parts of the northern Odisha districts of Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur were inundated by the waters of overflowing rivers on Monday, officials said. In the worst-affected Balasore district, Balipal, Basta, Bhograi and Jeleswar blocks were inundated by the overflowing Subarnarekha, they...
12:26

Man jumps into river attempting suicide but changes his mind

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A 50-year-old man in the Vrindavan area of Mathura jumped into the Yamuna river allegedly with the intention of ending his life; however, he changed his mind at the last minute and started calling out for help. A passerby heard his calls and informed the police, after which the man was rescued,...
12:23

Rahul Gandhi a serial liar: Fadnavis on vote theft allegations

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday dubbed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi as a serial liar while rejecting the latter's allegations of vote theft against the BJP. These lies of the opposition leaders are only meant to convince themselves, Fadnavis told reporters.I have said it...
12:18

Gangotri highway blocked

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Uttarkashi Police says, Gangotri Highway is blocked near Naluna due to landslide. Machinery for restoration has been deployed at the location, but it is taking time to restore the highway. For safety reasons, barricading has been done on both sides, and traffic has been stopped at safe locations.
12:04

BJP protests Muslim Booker winner inaugurating Dasara

Banu Mushtaq
Banu Mushtaq
Senior BJP leaders and an MLA expelled from the saffron party have questioned the Karnataka government's decision to have Booker Prize-winning author and activist Banu Mushtaq inaugurate the world-famous Mysuru Dasara festivities this year. Former minister and BJP MLC C T Ravi said it is...
11:39

BJP announces the name of Rahul Gandhi's 'driver'

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Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pradeep Bhandari on Monday slammed Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, claiming that both are Parivarvadi who have nothing to do with Bihar.Speaking to ANI, Bhandari took a dig at Tejashwi Yadav, stating that he has been kept as a driver by...
11:27

Dream11 to part ways with BCCI as lead sponsor after Online Gaming Bill passage

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Fantasy sports platform Dream11 is set to part ways with the Indian cricket team as its lead sponsor, following the Online Gaming Bill being passed in the Parliament last week. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday confirmed the development,...
11:16

Nikki Bhati dowry death: Father-in-law also arrested

Nikki Bhati's father-in-law at the police station
Nikki Bhati's father-in-law at the police station
The father-in-law and brother-in-law of Nikki Bhati, the 26-year-old woman who was allegedly burnt alive over dowry demands in Greater Noida, have been arrested, police said on Monday.The accused, identified as Satveer Bhati (55) and Rohit Bhati (28), were arrested by Kasna Police near Sirsa Toll...
11:06

Nifty Midcap 150 Index: Major Reshuffle In September

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The Nifty Midcap 150 index, which tracks the performance of India's midcap stocks, is set for a major reshuffle this September.Analyst Brian Freitas of Periscope Analytics, writing on Smartkarma, projects 11 changes to the 150-company index that will trigger round-trip trades worth nearly...
11:05

Reels Influence Financial Decisions

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Consumers are increasingly turning to social media platforms to make big money decisions.One out of two financial services customers view personal finance and investment content across digital platforms owned by US tech giant Meta.A key driver of this trend is the rising appetite for financial...
11:03

Delhi Airport Capacity Soars Past 100 Million

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Delhi airport, with a capacity to handle 109 million passengers annually, has joined a select group of airports worldwide in the 100-million-plus club, based on data from OAG and airport operators. There are only six airports in this exclusive list.The Delhi International Airport Limited...
11:02

Massive landslide triggered by rainfall crushes petrol pump in Udhampur

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A massive landslide triggered by rainfall occurred near Balinallah on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur on Sunday, crushing a petrol pump under its debris. The owner of the petrol pump, Jai Pal Singh Jamwal, claimed that this incident happened around 6:30-7 pm. This incident...
10:58

AIADMK workers block ambulance; attack vehicle, driver

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Tension prevailed in Thuraiyur town of Trichy district ahead of the visit of former Chief Minister and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, who was on his tour themed Let's Protect People, Let's Retrieve Tamil Nadu. According to reports, an emergency call was made to the 108...
10:29

NTPC To Mark Nuclear Power Entry With 2,800 Mw Project

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Marking its entry into the nuclear power domain, State-owned power generator NTPC Ltd will next month lay the foundation stone for its 2,800 megawatt (MW) nuclear power project at Banswara in Rajasthan.The project will house four pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWRs) of 700 MW capacity each.We...
10:26

Farmers begin gathering at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for Kisan Mahapanchayat

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Hundreds of farmers from different parts of the country started gathering at Jantar Mantar here on Monday morning to attend a 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' being organised by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha.The mahapanchayat will deliberate on the long-pending demand for a legal guarantee to minimum support...
10:22

Wife donates liver to husband, both die after transplant surgery

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A woman who donated a part of her liver to her husband died days after he passed away following a transplant surgery, prompting the Maharashtra health department to issue a notice to a private hospital in Pune, an official said. The Sahyadri Hospital has been directed to submit all details...
10:16

IndiGo flight with Assam CM on board diverted due to...

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A Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on board was diverted to Tripura's Agartala airport due to inclement weather conditions in the neighbouring state, an official said on Monday. The flight diversion was carried out on Sunday evening as a...
09:52

Noida dowry murder: Brother-in-law held in 3rd arrest

Vipin Bhati, the husband of the woman who was burnt alive
Vipin Bhati, the husband of the woman who was burnt alive
The brother-in-law of Nikki, the 26-year-old woman who was allegedly set ablaze for dowry in Greater Noida, has been arrested, police said on Monday. The accused, identified as Rohit (28), was arrested by Kasna Police near Sirsa Toll Chauraha following a tip-off and manual intelligence...
09:33

Earn lakhs and crores, join the diamond hunt in Andhra

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The early rains in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh have turned into a season of fortune seeking for farmers and villagers in Kurnool and Anantapur districts, where hunting for precious stones, including Diamonds, has intensified alongside kharif cultivation. Rain-washed lands in...
09:23

Govt withdraws CRPF from Delhi CM's security

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The Centre has withdrawn the Z category CRPF security provided to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, days after she was accorded the cover following an attack on her, official sources said on Monday. Her security has been entrusted to Delhi Police again, they said.Gupta, 51, was attacked by a...
09:20

Returning to normal will be a challenge: Himachal residents

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Residents of Tharali tehsil in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district are facing severe challenges after a cloudburst on August 23 triggered a landslide, burying homes and damaging infrastructure. An entire house was filled with debris in the landslide that followed the cloudburst.Restoration work is...
09:15

Sebi Approval For LIC As IDBI Bank Public Shareholder

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Securities and Exchange Board of India has given the green light to classify Life Insurance Corporation of India as a public shareholder of IDBI Bank for its residual stake on completion of strategic divestment in the lender.The reclassification as public shareholder is subject to fulfilling the...
09:02

Microcap Stock: SEBI Warns MFs Against Overexposure

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Last week delivered two stark reminders that microcap investments remain one of the market's least-patrolled borders, and investors should proceed with caution.First came a three-minute clip from GKB Ophthalmics' virtual annual general meeting -- with a market capitalisation of less than 84 crore...
08:59

Survival tests, photography, kayaking: Shux shares prep for Axiom 4

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Undergoing survival tests in simulated environment, learning photography to document space experience and a team kayaking off the Mexican coast to foster camaraderie -- these were some of the activities that the crew of Axiom-4 had engaged in before setting off on the mission, astronaut...
08:55

Bangladesh asks Pakistan to apologise for 1971 genocide

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Bangladesh has asked Pakistan to apologise for the 1971 genocide. Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain raised this point to Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during a bilateral meeting held in Dhaka on Sunday. Regarding the long outstanding...
08:53

Heavy rains lash Himachal, schools shut in 4 districts

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Heavy rain disrupted normal life in Himachal Pradesh, prompting the closure of schools and colleges in four out of 12 districts, while 484 roads, including two national highways, remained closed for vehicular traffic. The local meteorological office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain...
08:48

LIVE! Commuters To Pay More For Delhi Metro From Today

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Delhi metro
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Monday effected a hike in passenger fares, with the increase ranging between Rs 1 and Rs 4 depending on the distance travelled.According to the revised structure, fares on normal days have gone up from Rs 10 to Rs 11 for the 0-2 km slab, while the highest fare...