Mumbai: A majority of new-age companies that set the primary market buzzing with their initial public offerings and listing day gains have failed as long-term wealth creators for IPO and post-IPO investors, according to a study tracking 25 such firms listed between May 2020 and June 2025 across fintech, logistics, consumer internet, quick commerce, and SaaS (Software as a Service). Only 36 per cent of IPO investors and 32 per cent of post-IPO investors generated positive alpha despite strong li...Read More
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu held a meeting at his camp office on Wednesday to review heavy rainfall across Andhra Pradesh. The meeting, attended by Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, and Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu, Chief Secretary K Vijayanand, and senior officials from disaster management, agriculture, and water resources departments, focused on preparing for intense rain forecast for the next two to three days. Naidu instructed officials to maintain high ale...Read More
BHUBANESWAR: Even as the Centre has approved two big-ticket chip plants worth Rs 4,009 crore for Odisha, the state government has upped its game and decided to offer special incentives and additional infrastructure support up to Rs 600 crore for setting up semiconductor parks. As per the recently amended Semiconductor Manufacturing and Fabless Policy, investors intending to set up a semiconductor industrial park in the state through world-class developers will get a subsidy of 25 per cent (pc) ...Read More
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. On Monday, ALT5 Sigma, a fintech company specializing in blockchain infrastructure, unveiled plans to establish a crypto treasury focusing on the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) project -- a venture backed by the Trump family. The announcement, however, was met with a swift and negative reaction from investors, resulting in a significant drop in the company's stock price. ALT5 Si...Read More
VIJAYAWADA: Stating that the people of Pulivendula came out of the anarchy with the conduct of the by-election to the ZPTC, TDP supremo and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said it caused embarrassment to YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Observing that elections were not held in Pulivendula democratically for several decades, Naidu said Jagan got frustrated because of the conduct of elections in his home constituency without giving scope for anarchy. Naidu on Wednesday visited the TDP headq...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Rain lashed Delhi on Thursday morning, with the India Meteorological Department issuing an 'orange' alert for the city and warning of more in the coming hours. The rain led to waterlogging in several parts of the national capital and slowed traffic, inconveniencing commuters during the morning rush hour. During the 24-hour period which ended at 8.30 am on Thursday, Delhi's primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded 13.1 mm of rainfall, Aya Nagar logged 57.4 mm, Pala...Read More
NEW DELHI: India and China are discussing resuming border trade of locally made goods after more than five years, marking the latest step in a slow but steady effort by the Asian neighbours to ease long-standing tensions, according to officials in New Delhi familiar with the matter. Both sides have proposed restarting trade through designated points on the shared border, and the matter is currently under bilateral discussion, the people said, asking not to be identified as the discussions are s...Read More
Raichur (Karnataka) [India], August 14: In a landmark moment for global hepatology and Indian pharmaceutical innovation, Shilpa Medicare Limited (BSE: 530661) (NSE: SHILPAMED) has secured the world's first regulatory approval from India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for Nor Ursodeoxycholic Acid (NorUDCA) Tablets 500 mg, the first-ever approved therapy targeting NAFLD. Also Read | 'Coolie' X Review: Rajinikanth's 'One-Man Show' With Nagarjuna's Stylish Act and Anirudh Rav...Read More
New Delhi: In a major relief to its customers, the ICICI Bank has reduced the recently increased minimum balance requirement for new customers. The bank has informed that the rules for the minimum account balance (MAB) in savings accounts have been revised again. According to the bank, the limit in metro and urban areas has been reduced from Rs 50,000 to just Rs 15,000. The ICICI has revised the minimum monthly average balance (MAB) requirement for savings accounts in metro and urban areas. For...Read More
Chennai: A 17-year-old Class 11 student collapsed and died inside a private school in Tamil Nadu's Villupuram on Wednesday, sending shockwaves across the district and sparking intense public attention after video footage of the incident surfaced online. About The Incident The student, identified as Mohan Raj of Mel Theru in Villupuram, had arrived at school as usual and taken his seat in the classroom when the tragedy occurred. Eyewitnesses said he suddenly fainted and fell to the floor witho...Read More
Lucknow Schools Closed: As torrential rains continue to batter several parts of Uttar Pradesh, including the state capital, Lucknow, authorities have ordered the closure of all schools today, August 14. The order applies to government as well as private schools from Classes 1 to 12. District Magistrate Visakh G Iyer confirmed the decision, citing safety factors due to widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions. "All schools will be closed today in the wake of the heavy rain and worsening w...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) To celebrate her late mother's 62nd birth anniversary, actress Janhvi Kapoor shared some rare pictures featuring the legendary actress Sridevi. Janhvi took to her Instagram on Thursday, where she shared a string of images. The first was a photograph of a young Sridevi and Boney Kapoor holding on to a toddler Janhvi. The next three pictures were of Janhvi from her recent Tirumala visit. Janhvi also shared a rare family picture featuring her along with her late mo...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the official list of recipients of medals for Police, Fire Services, Home Guard & Civil Defence, and Correctional Services on the occasion of Independence Day on Friday. The honours include Gallantry Awards, the President's Medal for Distinguished Service, and the Medal for Meritorious Service. This year, a total of 1,090 medals will be conferred, comprising 233 Gallantry Medals, 99 President's Medals for Distinguish...Read More
Bengaluru: To commemorate the golden jubilee of Bengaluru-based realtor Puravankara Ltd, India Post released a customised stamp on Wednesday, under the corporate scheme, 'My Stamp'. At the event organised by Puravankara Limited to launch the stamp, K Prakash, Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka Postal Circle, said, through initiatives like 'My Stamp', India Post celebrates the contributions of companies towards shaping India's future. "Stamps are powerful storytellers of history, achievements, ...Read More
Mumbai: The long-delayed automated Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), popularly called the pod taxi project, has secured clearance from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA). The approval marks a key step forward for the Rs 1,016.34-crore initiative, which is aimed at transforming last-mile connectivity in the city's prime business district. 0.14 Hectares Of Mangroves Affected, 431 Trees To Be Cut Planned for completion within three years, the p...Read More
New Delhi: Observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to those who endured the "upheaval and pain" of the Partition of India. In a post on X, PM Modi called the Partition a "tragic chapter" of Indian history. "India observes #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay, remembering the upheaval and pain endured by countless people during that tragic chapter of our history. It is also a day to honour their grit... their ability to face unimaginable los...Read More
The Legislative Assembly has passed the Karnataka Land Reforms and Certain Other Law (Amendment) Bill, 2025, for allowing the conversion of agricultural land up to two acres for the establishment of new industries, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). At present, any person holding agricultural land must apply to the Deputy Commissioner for permission to divert it for non-agricultural use, as per Section 95 of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act. DC permission not needed Reven...Read More
Rakul Preet Singh marked her first Kajari Teej after marriage, celebrating the day with her mother-in-law. Rakul Preet Singh celebrated Kajari Teej alongside her mother-in-law, making it a truly special occasion for her married life. The actress took to social media on Monday to share glimpses of the festive moments with fans, giving them a peek into the traditional celebration. In the shared photographs, Rakul looked radiant in a vibrant red salwar kameez, embodying the festive spirit of the ...Read More
IKEA India anticipates significant growth in the next three decades, driven by India's economic expansion and a burgeoning young consumer base. The company is expanding its omnichannel strategy with city stores and aims to increase local sourcing to 50% in five years. Swedish home décor and furniture giant IKEA expects India to deliver sustained growth over the next 30 years, buoyed by the country's strong economic trajectory, young population and expanding base of consumption-driven families. ...Read More
Hyderabad:Hyderabad Traffic Police issued notification for traffic diversion and parking arrangements for Independence Day celebrations at Golconda Fort on August 15, from 6 am to 12 pm. The road from Ramdevguda to Golconda Fort will be closed for traffic. Golf Club Lane: Traffic from 7 Tombs towards Golconda Fort will be diverted towards Jamali Darwaza. Golconda Bus Stop: Traffic from GHMC Ground, GHMC Island will be diverted towards Mothi Mahal Crossroads. Tawakal Store, Bada Bazaar: Traff...Read More
Thane, Aug 14 (PTI) A fire broke out at a cafe located in a multi-storey residential building in Maharashtra's Thane city early Thursday morning, following which 35 persons were evacuated from the structure, officials said. No casualty has been reported as of now, Thane Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said. The blaze erupted in the Parsik Cafe located on the ground floor of the six-storey building at Kharegaon in Kalwa (West), he said. The disaster managemen...Read More
ONGC shares: ONGC posted an 18.2% YoY rise in Q1FY26 consolidated net profit to ₹11,554.21 crore, even as revenue fell 3.2% to ₹1,63,108 crore. Standalone profit dropped 10.2% YoY to ₹8,024 crore but grew 24% QoQ, while standalone revenue slid 9.3% YoY to ₹32,003 crore. EBITDA declined 2% YoY to ₹18,657 crore. Shares of state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) are set to be in focus on Wednesday after the energy major posted a mixed set of first-quarter earnings, with profit gr...Read More
Imphal (Manipur) [India], August 12 (ANI): The Indian Army Spear Corps, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police carried out coordinated operations across several districts in Manipur from August 2 to 10. These intelligence-led raids resulted in the arrest of 22 insurgents and the recovery of multiple weapons, strengthening security and peace efforts in the region. In a post on X, Spearcorps wrote,In a series of intelligence-based joint operations launched between 02 Aug 25 -10 Aug 25 by Indian Army a...Read More
According to media reports, Rangapur, Barlapalli, and Nayamath Nagar were some of the villages where residents said they felt the tremors A 3.1 magnitude earthquake shook the residents of Qutbullapur village near Vikarabad in Telangana on early on Thursday (August 14, 2025) morning at 3:56 a.m.. The quake recorded by the National Centre for Seismology had its epicentre west of the Qutbullapur village in farmlands at a depth of 10 km. There are no reports of loss of life or property at the time ...Read More
Patna: A tiger that killed a farmer on Monday in Ghoda Ghat of Govardhana forest range was tranquilised and captured on Tuesday morning by Valmiki Tiger Reserve forest officials, forest conservator and director Neshamani K said. Officials had been monitoring the animal since the incident in a paddy field. At 7.30am on Tuesday, it was spotted at Nariya Sareh, near where it had killed 65-year-old farmer Mathura Mahto and injured tiger tracker Vijay Uraon, 30. The rescue team tranquilised the tiger...Read More
Rainbow Children's Medicare Ltd (RCML) signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Pratiksha Hospital, Guwahati at an enterprise valuation of ₹171 crore. RCML will acquire a 76% controlling stake, while the promoters family of the Pratiksha will retain the balance share. The transaction will be fully funded via RCML's cash reserves and internal accruals, the Hyderabad-based Rainbow Children Hospital said on Monday. The acquisition marks RCML's strategic foray into Assam and ...Read More
Independence Day Red Fort Tickets: India is preparing to celebrate Independence Day 2025 with great pride and enthusiasm. This year marks the 79th Independence Day, a moment of immense national pride as the country remembers its hard-earned freedom from British rule on August 15, 1947. The day is observed as a national holiday across the country, with the Tiranga (Indian tricolour) proudly hoisted at government buildings, schools, public places, and homes. Patriotic songs fill the air, while pa...Read More
Due to a number of important festivals and observances, schools in Uttar Pradesh will be closed from August 14 to August 17, giving students in the state an extra weekend this August. To establish a four-day holiday break, important occasions like Janmashtami, Independence Day, and Chehlum fall in succession. Under the UP government's 2025 vacation calendar, the break will be available to the majority of public and private schools in the state. For a comprehensive list of August 2025 school hol...Read More
Hyderabad: Telangana Congress president and MLC B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Wednesday directed party leaders and cadres to ensure the success of the second phase of his Janahitha padayatra starting Aug 24, while extending support to flood-hit communities.In an online meeting with AICC in-charge of Telangana, Meenakshi Natarajan, ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Adluri Laxman Kumar, and district leaders, he ordered immediate formation of party committees from village to district level, submission of par...Read More
Ministers highlight achievements; Opp counters: 'First fulfill all the promises made in 2022 polls' A SPECIAL 24-hour marathon discussion on creating a "vision document" for a developed Uttar Pradesh by 2047 began in the state Assembly around 11:30 am on Wednesday, with the BJP government calling for a united effort towards the goal, even as the Opposition dismissed it as a "lollipop" and demanded that the ruling party first "account for its 2022 poll promises." Setting the ball rolling on the...Read More