Mumbai: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra Monday said that corporates and banks need to come together to boost investments amid challenges emanating from tariff uncertainties and geopolitical concerns, stressing that the central bank has not lost sight of growth objectives. Speaking at the annual Fibac event here, the Governor said he is hopeful that the ongoing negotiations between the US and Indian trade representatives will yield a decision which will "minimize" the impact of tariffs on ...Read More
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 25 (ANI): All schools in the Jammu division will remain closed on August 26 due to bad weather conditions, an official order issued by the government stated. The order for the closure will be effective on all government and private schools in the Jammu division. Also Read | Fiji Reaffirms Support to India's Candidature for UNSC Non-Permanent Membership for 2028-29 Term. "In view of the inclement weather conditions, it is hereby ordered that all Govern...Read More
Thrissur, August 25: The Guruvayur Devaswom has announced that a punyaham (purification ritual) will be conducted at the temple pond following the controversy triggered by a social media influencer's video shoot. The incident involved a non-Hindu participant and Big Boss fame Jasmine Jaffer, who was seen entering the sacred pond to film a reel for Instagram. According to Devaswom officials, the decision was taken after concerns were raised over religious sentiments being hurt. As part of the pu...Read More
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 25 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in three districts of Himachal Pradesh, Chamba, Kangra, and Mandi, for the next 48 hours. Orange and yellow alerts have also been issued for several other districts in the state. According to the IMD's latest forecast, a red alert has been issued for Chamba, Kangra, and Mandi on August 25. For August 26, the red alert remains in place for Cha...Read More
Mumbai, August 25: Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk has come out of retirement and been named in a 20-member squad for the national training camp as the Proteas prepare for the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. Van Niekerk stepped away from international cricket in 2023 after being left out of South Africa's T20 World Cup squad on home soil, following her failure to clear a 2km time trial. Pakistan Squad for ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Announced; Fatima Sana to Lead. Taking to her ...Read More
New Delhi: OpenAI on Monday launched an "India-first" Learning Accelerator, announcing a Rs 4.5 crore research grant to IIT-Madras and the distribution of five lakh free ChatGPT licenses for teachers and students across government schools and AICTE-regulated institutions. Calling India a "lighthouse" for its global education strategy, the company said the programme will be co-created with leading institutions to expand access, training and research in AI-enabled learning.A central element is the...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 25: A groundbreaking Smart Mirror system design patented in India presents a revolutionary concept that could redefine global healthcare delivery by transforming ordinary household mirrors into advanced, AI-powered health monitoring platforms. This innovative design framework lays the foundation for future healthcare technology that could significantly impact patient care worldwide. Also Read | WWE RAW Tonight, August 25: Roman Reigns to Kick-Off Show, Rhea Ripley Face...Read More
Mumbai 25 August (SocialNews.XYZ): Bollywood ace designer Manish Malhotra is all pepped to debut as a producer. The actor took to his social media announcing the same on 24th of August. Titled as "Gustaakh Ishq", the teaser of the movie is out today and it gives classy, retro and romantic vibes. The poster that was also revealed today, features Naseeruddin Shah, Fatima Sana Khan and Vijay Varma. While Vijay and Fatima are seen looking into each other's eyes with a lot of love, Naseeruddin Shah ...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday said that the central bank's focus on price stability has played a key role in strengthening India's macroeconomic fundamentals. Speaking at 'FIBAC 2025', organised jointly by FICCI and IBA, he added that while price stability remains the primary objective of monetary policy, growth has never been lost sight of. "We will continue to conduct monetary policy with the primary objective of price stabilit...Read More
Rajgir, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bronze medallists at the last two Olympics and the current Asia No. 1, Indian men's hockey team, arrived in Patna, Bihar, on Monday for the Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir, Bihar. India had won the bronze medal in the previous edition held in Jakarta (Indonesia), where a young team with 15 debutants showed heart in their campaign by finishing on the podium. This time, however, with the World Cup qualification at stake, India has brought their best squad to the campaign a...Read More
India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has dismantled a transnational cybercrime ring accused of defrauding US nationals of more than $40 million, in a joint effort with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. The crackdown, part of Operation Chakra-IV, targeted illegal call centers and residential locations in the northern part of the country. Authorities seized Rs. 54 lakh (approximately US$ 62,000) in cash, dozens of electronic devices and incriminating records. Three key suspects a...Read More
Bikaner, Aug 26 (PTI) Vanity vans lined up on the tarmac and film crew with cameras waited for that perfect frame to capture MiG-21 jets roaring across the skies of Bikaner Nal Air Force Station for the shooting of upcoming Bollywood movie "Love And War". The moment marked the jet's last operational flight ahead of its retirement next month. The airbase doubled up as a set for the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed film where the MiG-21 will play a decisive role. "Love And War" stars Ranbir Kapoor,...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that the Opposition should not teach him lessons on morality, adding that when he was accused and the CBI sent him a summons, he resigned the very next day. He said he did not take the oath for any constitutional post until all the charges against him were dismissed. Pushing for the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill 2025, the Home Minister said that if someone is neck deep in corruption, then he will be arrested,...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 25 (PTI) Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday appealed to political and social groups in Kashmir to jointly strive for the release of prisoners, saying playing politics on this humanitarian issue will be a shame. "Efforts to highlight the plight of the thousands of Kashmiri prisoners languishing in jails in the Union territory and across India, and for their relief and release is the moral responsibility of all Kashmiris," Mirwaiz said in a post on X. He sai...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Navratna public sector undertaking Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) on Monday signed a performance-based Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to achieve a revenue from operations of Rs 8,200 crore during the financial year 2025-26. The IREDA had exceeded its Revenue from Operations target in FY 2024-25, achieving Rs 6,743.32 crore against the target of Rs 5,957 crore. The MoU also inc...Read More
NEW DELHI, Aug 25 (Reuters) - India shared a warning on possible cross-border flooding with neighbour Pakistan on "humanitarian grounds" and not under the water-sharing Indus Waters Treaty between the old enemies, an Indian government source told Reuters on Monday. India's high commission in Islamabad shared the warning on Sunday, the source said, following heavy rains in the Jammu and Kashmir region bordering Pakistan. India's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comme...Read More
Ranchi, Aug 25 (UNI) The second day of Jharkhand Assembly's supplementary monsoon session turned stormy as repeated disruptions and walkouts overshadowed proceedings. The session, convened after being cut short earlier this month following the death of veteran leader Shibu Soren, was expected to debate the first supplementary budget of the financial year worth Rs 4,296.62 crore. Instead, clashes between treasury and opposition benches dominated the day, forcing multiple adjournments. The House...Read More
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 25: A groundbreaking Smart Mirror system design patented in India presents a revolutionary concept that could redefine global healthcare delivery by transforming ordinary household mirrors into advanced, AI-powered health monitoring platforms. This innovative design framework lays the foundation for future healthcare technology that could significantly impact patient care worldwide. The patented design concept envisions an AI-integrated system that, when fully de...Read More
Rajgir, Aug 25 (PTI) Three-time champions India are confident of reclaiming the men's Asia Cup hockey title title after a hiatus of eight years and qualify for next year's World Cup when the continental event begins here on August 29. Reigning Olympic bronze medallist and currently the continent's no.1 side, India last won the Asia Cup in 2017 in Dhaka, beating Malaysia 2-1 in the final. In the last edition of the tournament in Jakarta in 2022, India finished third behind champions South Korea...Read More
NewsVoir Gurugram (Haryana) [India], August 25: VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of global EV brand VinFast, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with State Bank of India (SBI), the nation's largest bank, to provide retail car financing through its exclusive dealer network. The agreement aims to offer a seamless suite of credit solutions ahead of the company's highly anticipated launch. Under the agreement, customers will enjoy tailored financing solutions, including attractive inter...Read More
Chennai, Aug 25 (UNI) Taking exception to the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) granting permission for ONGC for oil and gas exploration in Ramanathauram district, the Tamil Nadu government today said it would never allow any hydrocarbon project in the state and that Chief Minister M K Stalin was firm on it. The government has also directed the SEIAA to withdraw the clearance granted to the ONGC for digging wells for hydrocarbon exploration, soon after it came to its...Read More
Aug 25 (Reuters) - Credit-rating firm Fitch maintained India's sovereign rating at 'BBB-' on Monday, citing levels of fiscal deficits and debt that are still high, crushing the government's hopes for a lift in ratings by all three major providers. This month, S&P upgraded India to 'BBB', its first such upgrade in 18 years, prompting the government to respond that it expected other rating houses to follow suit. Fitch has rated India at 'BBB-' since 2006, while Moody's has retained its 'Baa3' ra...Read More
New Delhi, August 22 (IANS) The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Friday approved a major top-level bureaucratic reshuffle of as many as 14 Secretary-rank IAS officers across various ministries and departments of the Centre. The appointments, which include several officers on special duty (OSD) who are taking charge of posts to replace incumbent officers who are retiring, will see new faces in top positions of the Central government. As part of the reshuffle, Atish Chandra, an IAS...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 22 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed a revised schedule for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, with Navi Mumbai replacing Bengaluru as one of the five venues due to the unavailability of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The 13th edition of the Women's 50-over World Cup will be played from September 30 to November 2 across India and Sri Lanka. The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host up to five fixtures, including three league matches, one sem...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 22 (ANI): The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) announced significant format changes for Season 12 on Friday, introducing an enhanced league stage and revamped Playoff structure designed to intensify competition and provide fans with more thrilling kabaddi action. The upcoming season - commencing on August 29 - will travel to Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai and Delhi, bringing the PKL experience closer to fans deeper in India, as per a press release from PKL. -Enhanced League ...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 22 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today invited applications for positions on its Senior Men's, Women's and Junior Men's Selection Committees, setting in motion the process of restructuring the national selection panels. Two vacancies have been announced in the Senior Men's Selection Committee. The members appointed will be entrusted with the responsibility of selecting Team India (Senior Men) across formats -- Tests, One-Day Internationals, Twenty20 Internat...Read More
Chennai, Aug 22 (UNI) Suneeta Reddy, representing the promoter group, has sold 1.3 per cent of the stake in the company, said City-based Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited today. In a regulatory filing, the company said that Reddy has sold 1,897,239 shares at Rs.7,850 per share, totalling about Rs 1,489 crore. The sale was done through a block deal at a price which is about 1 per cent lower than the closing price of the share (Rs 7,925.10 on BSE) yesterday. The company said, "Post this trans...Read More
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth over Rs 5,200 crore in Kolkata at West Bengal today. "Kolkata is a city rich in India's history and has a future. With India moving towards becoming the world's third largest economy, cities such as Dum Dum and Kolkata will play a pivotal role", Modi said. Modi stressed that measures are being taken across Indian cities to promote green mobility, while the number of ele...Read More
New Delhi, August 22: The government has officially notified the Income Tax Act, 2025, which consolidates and amends the income tax law provisions, replacing the over six-decade-old Income Tax Act, 1961. The Act received the President's assent on August 21, according to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice. The new simplified Act, which will come into effect from April 1, 2026, does not impose any new tax rate and only simplifies the language, making it easier to unde...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) OpenAI chief people officer (HR chief) Julia Villagra is set to leave the organization, as per the reports. A Chief People Officer (CPO) also known as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is a senior executive responsible for shaping and leading the human resource strategy of the organization. The move marks a leadership shakeup at artificial intelligence company OpenAI, as competition for top AI talent intensifies among rivals like Meta, Google, and Anthropic. Julia V...Read More