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New Delhi: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said India can transform from being an energy importer to a global exporter if it can cut the cost of hydrogen production to one dollar per kilogramme. Delivering the 24th Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture at The Energy and Resources Institute, the minister said that at present, hydrogen costs about USD 5-6 per kg, making it expensive compared to conventional fuels. "If we succeed in bringing it down to USD 1 per kg, India w...Read More
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New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the next-generation GST reforms is a step towards making India Aatmanirbhar and the central government looks at building consensus with states in the coming weeks. The Centre's proposal on GST reforms is based on three pillars-- structural reforms, rate rationalisation and ease of living, she said. During a meeting with GoMs on rate rationalisation, insurance taxation and compensation cess, Sitharaman "emphasised that the proposal...Read More
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New Delhi, Aug 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hydrogen today costs around $5 per kilogram and if India can bring this down to $1 dollar per kilogram, we won't just achieve energy independence, we can become a global exporter of clean energy, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Wednesday. Highlighting India's leadership in renewable energy, Gadkari said that solar energy is the 'Sanjeevani Booti' for our planet and hydrogen is the fuel of the future. "I drive a Toyota Mir...Read More
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NEW DELHI, 20 August 2025: Dr Vinod K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog today stated that rare diseases are estimated to collectively affect close to 90 million Indians, making them both a health and societal challenge. He emphasized that with only a fraction of the 7,000 rare diseases having approved therapies, indigenous manufacturing, stronger registries, and multi‑ministerial coordination must be prioritized. Addressing the National conference on 'Rare Diseases', organized by FICCI, jointly...Read More
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 20 (ANI): Ahead of the 12th season of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), Bengaluru Bulls coach BC Ramesh spoke on his team focus on defence for this season, saying that the aim is to have one of the best defensive units. The 12th season of PKL will kickstart from August 29 onwards, with the one-time PKL champion set to play Puneri Paltan on that day during their campaign opener. Speaking ahead of the tournament during a media day organised by JioStar, Ramesh said, T...Read More
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MUMBAI: India's market regulator is rethinking the rules for very large initial public offerings (IPOs), a move that could reshape how companies such as Reliance Jio, Flipkart, and LG Electronics list. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Monday unveiled a five-tier framework aimed at easing IPO regulations for mega issuers, cutting minimum public offer requirements and extending timelines for reaching mandated public shareholding from five to ten years. The changes are designe...Read More
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NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the opposition of resisting the proposed bills on removing tainted ministers, in order to "remain outside the reach of law".In a social media post on X, Shah hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for introducing a constitutional amendment which provide for the removal of a prime minister, Union minister, chief minister or state/UT minister if they are arrested or kept in custody on serious criminal charges for 30 consecutive days."On on...Read More
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Bhubaneswar: Dhirendra Mohanty, Secretary of Mahu Co-operative Society, Aul, Kendrapara, was apprehended by Odisha Vigilance today while accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000 from a loanee farmer. Mohanty demanded the bribe to release a loan passbook and cheque book for an agricultural loan of Rs. 75,000, sanctioned on August 12, 2025, to the complainant and his father. According to the complainant, a poor farmer, Mohanty had been delaying the handover of the documents despite repeated requests. Ini...Read More
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New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI) The initial public offer of transformer components manufacturer Mangal Electrical Industries Ltd received 54 per cent subscription on the first day of bidding on Wednesday. The initial share sale got bids for 28,43,542 shares against 52,53,301 shares on offer, as per NSE data. The category for non-institutional investors fetched 72 per cent subscription, while the portion for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) attracted 70 per cent subscription. The Qualified Institutio...Read More
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New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI) Shares of Regaal Resources Ltd, a maize-based speciality product manufacturer, on Wednesday ended with a premium of 29 per cent against the issue price of Rs 102. The stock started trading at Rs 141.80, a jump of 39 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. During the day, it zoomed 42.84 per cent to Rs 145.70. Shares of the firm ended at Rs 131.65 apiece, up 29 per cent. On the NSE, the stock listed at Rs 141, up 38.23 per cent. Shares of the firm ended 29 per cent hig...Read More
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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 20: AssetPlus, India's leading digital platform for Mutual Fund Distributors (MFDs), today announced the launch of UPI AutoPay for Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) through an integration with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). This new capability allows investors to authorise recurring payments directly from their preferred UPI app, marking a significant leap towards faster, more convenient, and more transparent SIP mandate registration. Also Read | Who is M...Read More
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MUMBAI: The proposed GST reforms, announced by the prime minister to be rolled out by Diwali, halving the current four-rate tax structure into two-tier regime at lower rates, though will lead to an estimated average revenue loss of Rs 85,000 crore per annum, will give a big boost to the for-long sagging consumption story to the tune of Rs 1.98 trillion, a report has said. The current GST structure consists of four main rate slabs: 5, 12, 18 and 28%. These rates apply to most goods and services....Read More
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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 20: In India, the period from August to November is considered auspicious because of the various festivals celebrated during this time, including Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali. These festivals are believed to bring happiness and prosperity. This positive sentiment makes the festive season the ideal time to invest in properties. Prospective homebuyers can also benefit from festive offers, such as special interest rates and slashed processing fees. To this end, Baj...Read More
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MUMBAI (Reuters) -India's monetary policy committee members flagged evolving risks from global trade tensions and tariffs as a key drag on growth but said the economy remains resilient with the inflation outlook benign, minutes of the August meeting showed on Wednesday. The Reserve Bank of India held its key repo rate steady at 5.50% earlier this month, after cutting rates by 100 basis points so far in 2025. The six-member Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to retain a "neutral" stanc...Read More
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New Delhi, Aug 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a move aimed at making insurance more affordable, the Group of Ministers (GoM) on insurance proposed a complete exemption of GST on health and life insurance premiums, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said on Wednesday. The proposal, if accepted, could improve insurance penetration in India's largely underinsured market. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who is a member of the GoM, confirmed that the recommendation will now be place...Read More
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New Delhi, Aug 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, through a voice vote, bypassing debate amid intense protests from Opposition members seeking discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in Bihar. The bill, introduced by Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, aims to regulate India's booming online gaming sector while imposing restrictions on online money games...Read More
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Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], August 20: Gardens of India, India pioneering luxury tea brand, is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, part of the globally renowned Hyatt Hotels Corporation. This collaboration marks the beginning of a deeper engagement between Gardens of India and the Hyatt group, with the shared vision of redefining tea experiences across Hyatt properties worldwide. With three generations of expertise, Gardens of India has become a trusted partner ...Read More
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New Delhi, Aug 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The combined index of India's eight core industries increased by 2 per cent in July this year compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Wednesday. The production of steel, cement, fertiliser, and electricity recorded positive growth in July, the official statement said. The eight core industries comprise 40.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Producti...Read More
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New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, aiming to promote e-sports and online social games, while outlawing online money gaming. The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha earlier today. The Bill was brought in to encourage e-sports and online social games while prohibiting harmful online money gaming services, advertisements, and financial transactions related to them. The Bill seeks to completely ban on offering, ope...Read More
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New Delhi [India], August 20: Many elements can impact the market price of Bitcoin. These changes can make prices move up and down in tiny and big ways. These changes contribute to the instability of this intricate system. The overall status of the economy, supply and demand, government programs, investor attitude, and technical progress are all crucial. Speculative trading makes the market significantly more unstable since buyers and sellers respond swiftly to news and trends. Signs of the econ...Read More
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New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Indian stock markets on Wednesday closed with both benchmark indices higher after recovering from early losses. Sensex rose 213.45 points, or 0.26 per cent, to settle at 81,857.84, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 69.90 points, or 0.28 per cent, ending at 25,050.55. Over the past five sessions, the Sensex has advanced around 2.3 per cent and the Nifty about 2 per cent, lifted by optimism around proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms. Experts note that str...Read More
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VMPL Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 20: In India, the period from August to November is considered auspicious because of the various festivals celebrated during this time, including Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali. These festivals are believed to bring happiness and prosperity. This positive sentiment makes the festive season the ideal time to invest in properties. Prospective homebuyers can also benefit from festive offers, such as special interest rates and slashed processing fees. To this en...Read More
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Hyderabad, Aug 20 (Maxim News): Former Minister and BRS working president K.Tarak Rama Rao lamented that farmers have been facing difficulties for urea for the last two months. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Speaking to the media in nandinagar on Wednesday, he said that farmers are facing difficulties because of the government's attitude. He said that no prior action was taken, KTR accused the government of using the police to sell fertilizers. "urea problems have started again in Telangana. Dur...Read More
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 20: Max Fashion, one of India's leading multinational fashion brands, makes a historic shift by naming its first-ever male brand ambassador: actor and cultural trendsetter Siddhant Chaturvedi. The new campaign, "How New Is Your New?", is fronted by actor and cultural trendsetter Siddhant Chaturvedi. Known for his effortless style and ability to connect with a generation that values both individuality and cultural edge, Siddhant perfectly embodies the energy a...Read More
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New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI) Shares of Nazara Technologies tumbled nearly 13 per cent on Wednesday even as the company said it has no direct exposure to real money gaming (RMG) businesses. The stock of Nazara Technologies tanked 12.82 per cent to settle at Rs 1,221.65 apiece on the BSE. During the day, it dropped 15.97 per cent to Rs 1,177.45. Shares of Delta Corp, which tumbled 6.47 per cent to Rs 87.24 in intra-day trade, later bounced back and ended at Rs 93.83 each, up 0.59 per cent. OnMobile ...Read More
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VMPL Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 20: AssetPlus, India's leading digital platform for Mutual Fund Distributors (MFDs), today announced the launch of UPI AutoPay for Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) through an integration with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). This new capability allows investors to authorise recurring payments directly from their preferred UPI app, marking a significant leap towards faster, more convenient, and more transparent SIP mandate registration. For years, SIP...Read More
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VMPL Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], August 20: Gardens of India, India's pioneering luxury tea brand, is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, part of the globally renowned Hyatt Hotels Corporation. This collaboration marks the beginning of a deeper engagement between Gardens of India and the Hyatt group, with the shared vision of redefining tea experiences across Hyatt properties worldwide. With three generations of expertise, Gardens of India has become a trusted ...Read More
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BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 20: Max Fashion, one of India's leading multinational fashion brands, makes a historic shift by naming its first-ever male brand ambassador: actor and cultural trendsetter Siddhant Chaturvedi. The new campaign, "How New Is Your New?", is fronted by actor and cultural trendsetter Siddhant Chaturvedi. Known for his effortless style and ability to connect with a generation that values both individuality and cultural edge, Siddhant perfectly e...Read More
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New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI) Gaming and sports media company Nazara Technologies Ltd on Wednesday said it anticipates no material adverse impact on its operating financial performance from the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. Nazara has no direct exposure to real money gaming (RMG) businesses, it said in a regulatory filing. Nazara stated that as per its latest reported financials for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26 (Q1 FY26), the contribution to its revenues and E...Read More
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar and West Bengal on August 22. He will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth around Rs 13,000 crore at Gaya in Bihar at around 11 am. He will also flag off two trains and address the gathering. Thereafter, he will visit and inaugurate the Aunta-Simaria bridge project on the River Ganga. PM Modi will also flag off metro train services on the newly constructed sections in Kolkata at around 4:15 pm and u...Read More