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SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said there are no remaining obstacles to the NSE’s IPO, pending submission of its DRHP. SEBI is also tightening scrutiny on market manipulation in SME IPOs and derivatives, promising strict action against irregularities

India’s net direct tax collection fell 1.39% to ₹4.59 lakh crore so far this fiscal due to slower advance tax inflows and a surge in refunds. Corporate tax collections declined over 5%, while STT registered a 12% increase

NTPC’s board has approved raising up to ₹18,000 crore via non-convertible debentures (NCDs) or bonds through private placement in the domestic market. Shareholders’ approval will be sought through a postal ballot, and funds will be raised in up to 12 tranches

India Cements Ltd will sell its subsidiary, Industrial Chemicals and Monomers, to Mirai Sensing for Rs 97.68 crore. Following UltraTech Cement's acquisition of ICL in December 2024, this move marks further restructuring, with the sale expected to conclude in six months

The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) in Manipur’s Churachandpur district has ended its indefinite shutdown following an agreement with local authorities after the death of a Kuki woman during a crossfire. Her funeral will be led by a philanthropic organisation

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew will conduct a pioneering study on glucose and insulin in microgravity. This could unlock advanced wearable tech and AI models to revolutionize diabetes care for astronauts and patients with limited mobility on Eart

ICMR has created India’s first national rare blood donor registry to aid patients with uncommon blood types. Integrated with e-Raktkosh, the platform aims to streamline access to rare blood, particularly for those with thalassemia, sickle cell disease, or high-frequency antigen antibodies

A man in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, arranged the temple wedding of his wife of 15 years to her alleged lover, claiming she tried to poison him and harm their son. The wife has denied the charges and said the wedding was forced

At Super AI in Singapore, Vexoo Labs highlighted how most AI tools "hallucinate" and are unfit for India’s manufacturing MSMEs. The company promotes a trust-first, accuracy-focused AI model designed for Tier-II and Tier-III cities fueling India’s industrial growth

Under Operation Sindhu, nearly 290 Indians, including 190 from Jammu and Kashmir, returned safely from conflict-hit Iran. The government confirmed more evacuations are planned, including from Israel, amid rising tensions in the region. Returnees praised the swift response and support

ICICI Bank had offered to take over mortgage lender HDFC Ltd before its reverse merger with HDFC Bank, says former HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh

The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has launched a ₹2.3-crore startup innovation challenge to accelerate rooftop solar and renewable energy solutions in India. Startups can apply by August 20 to compete for cash prizes and incubation support

The DGCA has removed three Air India officials from crew scheduling duties after repeated violations came to light. The directive follows a deadly Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad and raises concerns over compliance failures within the airline’s operations team.

He credited Prime Minister Modi’s leadership in driving this impact, with Yoga Day now celebrated at over 12 lakh venues across 175 countries with 10 crore participants worldwide

A six-year-old girl was taken by a leopard in Valparai, Tamil Nadu, triggering a major forest department search. The third such incident in the region in recent months, it reignites concerns over recurring human-wildlife conflict in vulnerable estate areas

Indian troops participating in the multilateral exercise 'Khaan Quest' in Mongolia and the bilateral exercise 'Shakti' in France conducted yoga with fellow international soldiers, reflecting India's cultural outreach

Addressing the main national event to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga, he said leading medical institutes in the country were engaged in research on yoga

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan that any future terror attack on Indian soil will have serious consequences as Operation Sindoor is not over yet and India is ready to take any action against terrorism

On the 11th International Day of Yoga, the Prime Minister urged the international community to let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of yoga for humanity 2.0 where inner peace becomes global policy

The national-level event will be held at RK Beach from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., marking a momentous occasion under this year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” which emphasises the interconnectedness of human and planetary well-being.

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Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) returns for its boldest season yet, featuring international players, new global exposure, and growth. Season 3, set in New Delhi, promises higher intensity and expanding Kho Kho’s global reach

India launched the mascot ‘Viraaj’ and official logo for the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, marking 100 days to go for the prestigious event expected to host over 2,500 athletes