Guwahati: The Supreme Court has directed the Government of India, the petitioners, and the intervener party to file affidavits by September clarifying the various aspects of the Rohingya issue for consideration by the apex court. A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice Surya Kant, Justice Dipankar Datta, and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar issued the instructions to the three parties to file affidavits while hearing the Rohingya case in Court No. 2 of the apex court on Thursda...Read More
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Bitcoin has broken down from the two-week consolidation range that held the market between $115,724 and $122,077, reaching a new local low near $114,000. The drop confirms a shift in short-term momentum, putting bulls on the defensive. The $117,000 level -- previously a key support zone -- now serves as the immediate resistance that must be reclaimed to signal a possible reversal....Read More
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local S...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 1 (ANI): The situation is now under control in Yavat village in Pune district after tensions flared over an alleged objectionable social media post by a youth, said police. Superintendent of Police (SP) of Pune district, Sandeep Singh Gill, said a few villagers gathered in protest, and some youngsters tried to vandalise a structure, but no one was injured. The boy was taken to the police station and action was initiated. Also Read | Anil Ambani in Trouble: ED...Read More
Chandigarh, Aug 1 (PTI) The Haryana Cabinet on Friday approved amendments to mineral mining rules which will enable the state to implement the Inter-State Transit Pass (ISTP) framework, an official statement said. As per the amendments, approved in the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, a fee of Rs 80 per metric tonne shall be levied on all vehicles transporting minerals into the state, irrespective of their ultimate destination or point of consumption. The fee shall ...Read More
Chennai, Aug 1 (PTI) The Tamil Nadu government on Friday announced that it has partnered with IIT Madras to establish the Centre for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies, marking the first major initiative under the Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Mission 2030. Announced in the State Budget 2025-26, the plan aims to position Tamil Nadu as a global hub for semiconductor innovation and manufacturing. The upcoming centre, according to an official release, will be located at the Central Polytechnic Campus...Read More
Dharmasthala (Karnataka), Aug 1 (PTI) No skeletal remains were found on Friday at two sites in Dharmasthala identified by an anonymous complainant-witness as mass burial sites, police said. A day after skeletal remains were recovered from the sixth of 15 locations marked by the complainant, excavation was carried out under tight security at the seventh and eighth spots, located near the Nethravathi riverbank. However, the forensic and police teams reportedly found no human remains or signs of ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): Experts from across Indian industries have expressed confidence in the resilience of the Indian economy amid the US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, describing the move as impactful in the short term but unlikely to dent India's long-term economic growth story. Reacting to the tariff hike announced by President Trump, Sushil Mohta, Chairman of the Kolkata-based real estate player Merlin Group, said India's robus...Read More
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I'...Read More
DIPAM Secretary Arunish Chawla stated that the finance ministry is conducting weekly capital reviews of public sector undertakings. The government is formulating strategies to shield the Indian economy from geopolitical risks, as public sector enterprises now constitute nearly 15% of total market capitalization. These measures are being taken in response to trade-related concerns and global market pressures. The finance ministry is doing weekly capital review of all public sector undertakings a...Read More
NEW DELHI: Vodafone Idea on Thursday said it is now providing commercial fifth-generation (5G) services in 17 cities nationwide. 'With the latest additions, Vi 5G now spans 17 cities across key circles including Mumbai, Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab, Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat and Kerala,' Vi said in a statement. India's third-largest telco recently launched 5G in several cities, including Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nashik, Kozhikode and Mala...Read More
Family businesses are a unique force in the global economy, built on a foundation of loyalty, shared history, and long-term vision. Yet, this incredible strength - the family bond itself - is also their greatest vulnerability. It is a well-documented paradox that the vast majority of family business failures are not caused by market downturns or strategic missteps, but by an internal breakdown of trust and communication. The most formidable threat to a family dynasty often comes from within. Th...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against industrialist Anil Ambani in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged Rs 17,000-crore loan fraud case, sources said. LOC is issued to prevent a person from leaving the country while the probe is underway. The ED has not released an official statement on the matter yet. ED move comes after the agency summoned Anil Ambani for questioning in the case and directed him to...Read More
Visakhapatnam: Minister for MSME and NRI affairs Kondapalli Srinivas said Andhra Pradesh pension disbursal system has became a role model for the country. Participating in the NTR Bharosa pension distribution programme held in Patrunivalasa village of Srikakulam rural mandal on Friday, the minister said that the government's goal was to ensure that every family was comfortable. He said that the NDA government has been providing great service by giving monthly pensions to the elderly, disabled, ...Read More
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 1 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that Section 144 had been imposed for 48 hours following a tense situation in Yavat village at Daund Taluka of Pune District after a youth posted an alleged objectionable social media post. The Deputy CM, Ajit Pawar, arrived at the site to meet the affected people, said that the situation was now under control and appealed for calm. Also Read | Anil Ambani in Trouble: ED Issues Look Out Circular Again...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against industrialist Anil Ambani in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged Rs 17,000-crore loan fraud case, sources said. LOC is issued to prevent a person from leaving the country while the probe is underway. The ED has not released an official statement on the matter yet. Also Read | Anil Ambani in Trouble: ED Issues Look Out Circular Against ADAG Chairman in INR 17,000...Read More
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue data for July 2025 may appear stable on the surface, but a closer look reveals troubling undercurrents that demand urgent policy attention. While gross GST collections rose 7.5% year-on-year to ₹1,95,735 crore, this growth is disproportionately fueled by imports, masking a worrying stagnation in domestic consumption and exposing structural inefficiencies in the tax system. The 7.5% overall rise is largely driven by a 9.7% increase in GST revenue from...Read More
New Delhi: The government is preparing to invite financial bids in the third quarter (October-December) of FY26 for a strategic stake sale of IDBI Bank, as potential buyers have completed due diligence, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) secretary Arunish Chawla said on Friday. "All data room protocols have been finalized for interested bidders," Chawla told reporters, indicating that the divestment process is now ready to move into its final stages. "We hope to invit...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will hold meetings with exporters from different sectors, including food processing, textiles, engineering, and chemicals, from August 2-4 in Mumbai to discuss the implications of 25 per cent tariff announced by the US, an industry official said on Friday. The official added that exporters from segments such as fisheries, engineering, IT, and pharma will also participate in the deliberations. Leather sector exporters are expect...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) is undertaking weekly review of capital expenditure of all public sector undertakings and is working on strategies that can insulate them from geopolitical risks, Secretary Arunish Chawla said on Friday. The secretary in the Department or Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) said public sector enterprises now account for almost 15 per cent of the total market capitalisation and the government is confid...Read More
Hyderabad, Aug 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana's Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, along with three state ministers, on Friday inaugurated the 800 MW Unit 1 of the Yadadri Thermal Power Station. With this, two units of the 4,000 MW (5x800 MW) power plant have been commissioned. The Deputy Chief Minister, who is also the Energy Minister, along with ministers N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, and Adluri Lakshman, inaugurated the unit near Damaracherla in Nalgonda district...Read More
New Delhi: The number of transactions through the popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) touched a record high of 19.47 billion in July, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). In terms of value, it was Rs 25.08 lakh crore, the second highest after Rs 25.14 lakh crore recorded in May. In terms of volume, the last highest number was 18.67 billion reported in May, which declined to 18.39 billion in June with transaction amount Rs 24.03 lakh crore. NPCI ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 1 (ANI): Reliance Infrastructure Limited has denied allegations of fund diversion and said it has informed stock exchanges that it had publicly disclosed the company financial statements. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned industrialist Anil Ambani for questioning in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged Rs 17,000-crore loan fraud case, official sources said on Friday. Anil Ambani has been directed to appear before investigator...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 1 (ANI): Reliance Infrastructure Limited has denied allegations of fund diversion and said it has informed stock exchanges that it had publicly disclosed the company's financial statements. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned industrialist Anil Ambani for questioning in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged Rs 17,000-crore loan fraud case, official sources said on Friday. Also Read | Indian Embassy in Dublin Issues Advisory Amid...Read More
New Delhi, August 1: A Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued on Friday against Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) Chairman Anil Ambani, on the request of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), in connection with an alleged Rs 17,000-crore loan fraud case. Anil Ambani has been asked to appear at the ED headquarters in the national capital on August 5, according to people familiar with the matter. Last week, the agency carried out searches across 35 locations in Mumbai linked to Anil Ambani's Reliance Gr...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) US-based electric car maker Tesla will open its first charging station in India next week in Mumbai, the company announced on Friday. The station will have four V4 Supercharging stalls for DC charging and four destination charging stalls for AC charging. The Superchargers will offer a peak charging speed of 250 kW, priced at Rs 24 per kWh, while the destination chargers will provide 11 kW at Rs 14 per kWh. "This will be the first of the eight Supercharging sites...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Army on Friday signed a Rs 223.95 crore deal with Axiscades Aerospace and Technologies Private Limited for the procurement of 212 next-generation 50-ton Tank Transporter Trailers to speed up logistics in battle situations. These hi-tech trailers feature hydraulic and pneumatic loading ramps along with steerable and liftable axles. These capabilities will enable the swift and efficient transport of tanks and other armoured vehicles over challenging te...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) Pakistan has been in "illegal occupation" of parts of Indian Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and New Delhi has consistently called upon Islamabad to immediately vacate all areas under its illegal and forcible occupation, the government informed Parliament on Friday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was asked in the Lok Sabha whether parts of "our Kashmir", referred to as Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), are still under Pakistan's illegal occupation,...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) LIC Housing Finance on Friday reported a 5 per cent increase in its profit to Rs 1,360 crore in the first quarter of the current fiscal. LIC-promoted housing finance company had reported a profit of Rs 1,300 crore in the year-ago period. The total income increased to Rs 7,233 crore during the quarter against Rs 6,784 crore in the same period last year, LIC Housing Finance said in a regulatory filing. The company's interest income rose to Rs 7,113 crore from Rs 6,739 cro...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) India Post Payments Bank has started nationwide rollout of Aadhaar-based face authentication facility for customer transactions that is expected to make digital banking more secure and convenient especially for the elderly and differently abled people, according to a statement on Friday. The face authentication feature, developed under the framework of UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India), will enable customers to perform banking transactions using facial reco...Read More