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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
India, August 20, 2025: Placing a bold emphasis on the "Be" in its iconic "Be Your Own BOSS" platform, BOSS is proud to announce Indian actor and dancer Ishaan Khatter as one of the prominent faces of its "Be the Next" BOSS Fall/Winter 2025 campaign, celebrating individuals who are emerging, pushing boundaries, and shaping their own paths to success. Khatter, India's newest 'It Boy' taking Hollywood by storm, embodies the spirit of ambition and individuality that defines the BOSS ethos. Fresh f...Read More
New Delhi: A big question on the minds of many Indians is whether they could go to jail for playing online money games after the government introduced a new bill in Parliament. The answer, according to official sources, is no. Players will not be punished under the proposed law. Instead, the government has made it clear that the real targets are the companies and individuals who provide, promote, or finance such games. The Online Gaming Bill, passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, aims to regul...Read More
New Delhi: The 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025', which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, could spell the end of "real money gaming platforms", that have stakes in the sponsorship market of Indian sports, most significantly cricket. The contents of the bill, which aims to regulate one of the fastest growing industries, is music to the ears for the Esports fraternity in the country. But the multi-billion dollar fantasy gaming industry comprising companies that ha...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI) The Centre has proposed exempting life and health insurance premium from GST, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and convenor of insurance GoM Samrat Choudhary said on Wednesday. Currently, health and life insurance premium attracts 18 per cent GST. The Group of Ministers (GoM) on life and health insurance will submit its report to the GST Council. The report will also include views and concerns expressed by some state finance ministers, he said. "The Centre's proposal is cle...Read More
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India will promote e-sports. Representational Image/Shutterstock India is planning to ban online games played with money, in a major setback for an industry that has attracted billions in investment but remains controversial. On Wednesday (August 20), Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced the Online Gaming Bill in the Lok Sabha. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, seeks to prohibit real-money online gaming, imposing stricter ...Read More
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], August 20 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday spoke to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini over the phone on the incident of the murder of Uttarakhand youth Sahil Bisht in Ambala. Dhami requested the immediate arrest of the culprits and to ensure strict punishment. On this, Nayab Singh Saini assured that the criminals will not be spared at any cost, and clear instructions have been given to the police to take immediate action. ...Read More
According to multiple sources, Apple plans to increase iPhone production to 60 million units this year from about 35-40 million units in 2024-25. By Prasoon Srivastava New Delhi: Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn's Bengaluru factory, its second-largest manufacturing unit, has commenced operation with production of iPhone 17 recently at a small scale, sources aware of the development said. Foxconn is the largest manufacturer of iPhones, and the second-biggest facility outside China in Devanah...Read More
India clears the acquisition of 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force In a major boost to the 'Make in India' initiative in defence, the central government has cleared a Rs 62,000 crore deal to buy 97 LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The final approval was given during a high-level meeting on Tuesday, paving the way for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to begin production. This is the second major order for the indigenous fighter jet. Earlier, t...Read More
VMPLKolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 19: OSL Prestige, the long-standing dealer partner of BMW India has also been appointed as the new dealer partner for MINI India in West Bengal. With this, MINI has made a strong entry in the eastern region.OSL Prestige showroom has been transformed to Retail.NEXT with immersive showcase of BMW and MINI under one roof. It is a future-forward retail space that not only showcases vehicles but also embodies the brand's commitment to luxury, innovation, and ...Read More
Spread across 440 hectares of land provided by the Rajasthan government, the airport will feature a 3,200-metre runway, seven aircraft bays, two link taxiways, and a state-of-the-art terminal building spanning 20,000 sqm. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday has approved Airports Authority of India's (AAI) proposal to develop a Greenfield Airport at Kota-Bundi, Rajasthan, with an investment of Rs 1,507 crore. Spread across 440 hectares of...Read More
The minister said the new technology will "Enable real-time decision making, boost e-commerce reach, cut operational costs through automation and deliver citizen-first, mobile-ready services anywhere-anytime. The India Post has rolled out Rs 5,800-crore Advanced Postal Technology across the country that will transform it into world-class public logistics organization by enabling mobile-ready services and real time decision making, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday. The Advanc...Read More
RANCHI: Suspended IAS officer Vinay Choubey, who has been in jail since May 20 in connection with the Jharkhand liquor scam, has been granted default bail by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court in Ranchi under Section 187(2) of the BNSS. The court allowed bail on the condition that he must inform the court before leaving the state and not change his mobile number during the trial. He has also been directed to furnish two personal bonds of Rs 25,000 each. Choubey secured default bail as the ...Read More
Aug 18 (Reuters) - JSW Steel (JSTL.NS), opens new tab and South Korea's POSCO (005490.KS), opens new tab have entered a deal to explore setting up an integrated steel plant in India, the country's largest steelmaker by market capitalisation said on Monday. The steelmakers are yet to finalise the location and its financial details, but flagged that Odisha state is among the key locations being considered for the 6 million tonne per annum (MTPA) capacity plant. Last year, the two companies enter...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Heavy rainfall is likely to occur in several districts under the influence of a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to turn into a depression on Tuesday, IMD said on Monday.A red warning for heavy to very heavy rain was issued for Koraput, Nabarangpur and Malkangiri districts with isolated places likely to get extremely heavy rainfall along with thunderstorm and lightning, accompanied by gusty surface wind speeds reaching 30-40kmph.An orange warning...Read More
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompani...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 19 (PTI) More than 500 passengers were rescued on Tuesday evening after two overcrowded Monorail trains on elevated tracks got stuck between stations in Mumbai on a day of torrential rains, with over a dozen passengers complaining of suffocation, officials said. The rescue operation was over after almost four hours, they said, adding that overcrowding and power supply failure led to the snags. One of the Monorail trains was stuck between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park, and cranes ha...Read More
Bhubaneswar, Aug 19 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said that South Korean steel major POSCO is all set to establish a 6 MTPA green field project in the state's mineral-rich Keonjhar district in a joint venture with the JSW Group. Welcoming the return of POSCO to the state, Mjahi said the JSW CEO met him during the day and confirmed that their plant will be set up in Keonjhar, the CM's home district. In 2005, POSCO signed an MoU with the Odisha government to set up a s...Read More
Jaipur, August 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lok Sabha Speaker and MP from Kota-Bundi Om Birla said on Tuesday, termed the approval of the Greenfield Airport Project by the Union government as a 'historic day' for the region. "This is a historic day for the Kota-Bundi parliamentary constituency. The approval of the Greenfield Airport will give a new flight to the connectivity of not only the Hadoti region, but also of Rajasthan and North India," he said. He also claimed that this project will open count...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], August 19 (ANI): A red alert has been declared in Belagavi district for Tuesday and Wednesday due to continuous heavy rainfall, officials said. People have been advised to venture out only if necessary, while schools have been shut for safety reasons. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan said the district administration is closely monitoring the situation, and a decision regarding declaring a holiday for Wednesday will be taken by the evening, based on further devel...Read More