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
New Delhi: Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday alleged that BJP leaders Kiren Rijiju and Ravneet Singh Bittu, both Union ministers, "assaulted" its female MPs in the Lok Sabha amid the chaos that ensued after Home Minister Amit Shah tabled three contentious bills proposing the removal of the Prime Minister and chief ministers if they are jailed for 30 consecutive days. Actor-turned-politician Satabdi Roy, a four-time MP from Birbhum, and Arambagh MP Mitali Bag levelled the allegations, saying...Read More
Jaipur: In a move that underscores the growing importance of public health preparedness, the Rajasthan government has honored Dr. V.K. Jain with the State Award for his sustained campaign to introduce mandatory CPR training in the state's school curriculum. Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal presented the award, citing Dr. Jain's dual legacy -- saving lives through CPR advocacy and protecting the environment through large-scale solar energy adoption, rainwater harvesting, and afforestation projects...Read More
New Delhi: The countdown has officially begun for the 19th season of India's biggest reality show, Bigg Boss, with superstar Salman Khan returning as the host. The much-anticipated season will premiere on August 24, 2025, and excitement is already building as reports about the celebrity line-up begin to surface. TV actress Vahbiz Dorabjee, known for her role in Pyaar Ki Ek Kahaani, has confirmed to Times of India that she has been approached for the upcoming season. She shared that although she...Read More
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
MUMBAI: In a jolt to the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the MNS, their panel has lost all 21 seats in the election to the BEST Employees Cooperative Credit Society Ltd, a platform where the two parties came together amid a buzz about a pan-Maharashtra alliance. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis accused the Sena (UBT)-MNS of politicising the credit society polls around the "Thackeray brand". The defeat prompted the BJP to mock the "Thackeray brand", saying it has turned to 'zero'. Sena (UBT) le...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 20(ANI): The Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) MP N.K. Premachandran on Wednesday criticised the government for introducing the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 in haste, calling it bulldozing of legislation and alleging that the draft was not circulated among members. Speaking to ANI, Premachandran said, It is quite unfortunate on the part of the Government in bringing such a Bill. The Bill was not circulated among the Members. So, our s...Read More
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
Kochi, Aug 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) For the second day in succession the Kerala High Court on Wednesday granted interim relief to Malayalam rapper Hirandas Murali, popularly known as Vedan, directing that he should not be arrested until his anticipatory bail plea in a rape case is fully heard and disposed of. On Wednesday the court after hearing the complainant's arguments, posted the case for more hearing to August 25. To this, the counsel for Vedan said the court should give directions that he sh...Read More
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
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
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday condemned the attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, calling it an attack on the entire democracy. In a post on social media X, the CM wrote that the act was not only condemnable but also unacceptable, further stating that strict action must be taken against the culprits. दिल्ली की माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्रीमती @gupta_rekha जी पर जनसुनवाई के दौरान हुआ हमला समूचे लोकतंत्र पर हमला है। इस प्रकार क...Read More
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and Kiren Rijiju assaulted the female MPs of Mamata Banerjee-led party, which happened at the time when Home minister Amit Shah tabled three contentious bills proposing the removal of Prime Minister and chief ministers jailed for 30 consecutive days.TMC MP Mitali Bagh claimed, "While we were protesting against the bill, union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and Kiren ...Read More
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
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
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) on Wednesday issued a showcase notice to the Centre for Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) for allegedly manipulating data related to the Maharashtra elections. In a post on social media X, ICSSR alleged that CSDS had also published media stories based on a biased interpretation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise being conducted by the Election Commission of India. It has come to the notic...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 [India], August 20 (ANI): Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that right-hander batter Sanju Samson's chances in the playing XI are in 'a bit of danger' after the inclusion of Shubman Gill in the team for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 from next month. Team India for the Asia Cup 2025 was unveiled on Tuesday, with skipper Suryakumar leading the squad and Shubman Gill as his deputy, with several major names missing out. The squad was announced during a press conference at...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
Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) An FIR has been registered against 150 people for staging a protest at Dadar Kabutarkhana to oppose the Mumbai civic body's attempt to stop pigeon-feeding at the spot, police said on Wednesday. The first information report was registered at the Dadar police station five days ago for unlawful assembly, mischief and disobeying orders issued by the police commissioner under relevant sections of BNS and Maharashtra Police Act, an official said. On August 6, hundreds of people ...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
Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) In a jolt to the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the MNS, their panel has lost all 21 seats in the election to the BEST Employees Cooperative Credit Society Ltd, a platform where the two parties came together amid a buzz about a pan-Maharashtra alliance. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis accused the Sena (UBT)-MNS of politicising the credit society polls around the "Thackeray brand". The defeat prompted the BJP to mock the "Thackeray brand", saying it has turned to 'zero'. ...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 [India], August 20 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa expressed concern over Shreyas Iyer's omission from India's Asia Cup squad, saying that not having a player who played an integral role in India's ICC Champions Trophy in the team 'seems strange'. Iyer's omission from the squad after a bumper Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season with Punjab Kings (PBKS) as captain has been one of the biggest talking points after the announcement of the Asia Cup squad was made by skippe...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