Day: August 7, 2026

Happy Friday! Nazara Technologies will raise funds via a preferential issue. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

Investors can check for unclaimed State Bank of India dividends on the bank’s website. Dividends unclaimed for seven years are transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund. Shareholders can submit claims to Kfin Technologies Limited or SBI Investor Services. Checking unclaimed dividends requires specific details like folio number or client ID. Eligible shareholders and…

Judge Bryan ​Biedscheid in Santa Fe ruled the company had created a public nuisance in New Mexico, siding with Attorney General Raul Torrez, a Democrat. Torrez had ​accused the social media company of designing products to addict young users and failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on its platforms.

In a show of support, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has championed Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film ‘Ramayana’. He expressed optimism that this mythological masterpiece will capture an Oscar, citing its impressive scale and production quality. The initial installment is slated for release in November 2026, with the date officially confirmed by Sony Pictures. Read on…

The anchor allocation witnessed participation from some of the world’s most prominent institutional investors, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund Inc., Goldman Sachs Investments (Mauritius) I Ltd., Government Pension Fund Global, Citigroup Global Markets Mauritius Private Limited, Société Générale – ODI, and BNP Paribas Financial Markets – ODI.

India’s preparations for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka could be affected by rain, with wet weather forecast in Colombo during the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI. Heavy showers are expected from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon, raising doubts over how much playing time both teams will get before the first Test in…

Oil prices experienced a significant uptick on Friday, fueled by fears surrounding the critical Strait of Hormuz. Iran and Oman are contemplating restrictions on hostile vessels, impacting market confidence. As Brent crude futures soared to $83.48 a barrel and WTI futures hit $78.84, skepticism grows regarding the restoration of standard tanker traffic amidst sanctions. Moreover,…

Content creator Sydney Towle, who inspired millions by documenting her battle with a rare form of cancer, has died at the age of 26. In the days following her death, an emotional clip from a 2025 podcast interview has resurfaced online, with many calling it a powerful reminder of the legacy she leaves behind. Sydney’s…

At Keawakapu Beach, Democratic congressional hopeful Kirill Basin encountered serious legal issues after reportedly threatening individuals with a knife and a gun. A bystander, trained in martial arts, bravely intervened and rendered Basin unconscious during the altercation. Now charged with terroristic threatening, Basin faces a one million dollar bail, further complicated by a troubling history…

Strike range of 4,000km range: India successfully test-fires N-capable Agni-4