Day: August 6, 2026

Athene to sell $1 billion in senior notes due 2036

Concerns are mounting among traders regarding the recent shift to a closing auction system, which has led to significant price volatility. Numerous market participants have reported unexpected losses, prompting authorities to engage with brokers to explore these issues. Despite regulators’ attempts to bolster trader involvement, the contentious pricing mechanism continues to stir debate within the…

Indian telecom consumers may soon see network slicing come to life, as the telecom authority has released draft protocols for this groundbreaking technology. These anticipated regulations will enable different internet speeds tailored to various user segments, allowing telecom operators to set unique prices for services like 4G and 5G. This development follows appeals from prominent…

After enduring twenty-two long years of wrongful imprisonment, a man was finally acquitted by the Supreme Court. The injustice stemmed from the trial court’s flawed evidence analysis, compounded by the High Court’s refusal to entertain his delayed appeal. The Supreme Court emphasized how marginalized communities often find access to justice frustratingly elusive, shedding light on…

The government has directed online intermediaries to block 7,393 links involved in film piracy. This action includes the blocking of 4,996 Telegram channels and 1,263 websites. The information and broadcasting ministry disclosed this directive to the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. This move follows amendments to the Cinematograph Act in 2023. The legal framework against online…

In a strong rebuttal, India rejected Pakistan’s Youm-e-Istehsal, deeming it as propaganda intended to obscure its own human rights abuses and terrorism connections. The Indian government asserted that the constitutional changes in Jammu and Kashmir fall within its sovereignty, whilst the global community takes note of the human rights oppression occurring in Pakistan-administered regions. Pakistan…