Dimagi Naxals, Sapta Dhara and Viksit Bharat: 5 highlights from PM Modi’s speech

This year marks a significant milestone for Khushbu Sundar as she celebrates forty years in South Indian cinema. Starting her journey with the Telugu film Kaliyuga Pandavulu in 1986, she reflects on her path with gratitude towards her fans and mentors. Khushbu also cherishes her long-standing friendship with actor Venkatesh Daggubati, with her illustrious career…

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, damaging buildings and homes, and triggering a tsunami warning. There are no immediate reports of casualties. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region at a depth of 10 km at 5:58 am local time. Its epicentre was 68 km…

The IBPS PO MT XVI pre admit card 2026 has been released for candidates appearing in the preliminary examination scheduled for August 23. The recruitment is being conducted for 7,365 Probationary Officer and Management Trainee vacancies. Candidates can download their call letters by logging into the IBPS portal with their registration number or roll number…

Mahindra has launched the new BE 6 Sporteq in India with prices starting at Rs 19.45 lakh. Deliveries for the Sporteq are scheduled to begin on August 26, offering new technology suites. A separate Formula E Freedom Edition is also introduced at Rs 24.45 lakh. The Sporteq features a redesigned dashboard with three 12.3-inch screens…

India’s defense production has grown significantly, aiming for global supplier status. The nation’s defense budget and capital expenditure have seen substantial increases. Indigenous platforms now form the backbone of the armed forces’ capabilities. Defense exports have surged, reaching nearly one hundred countries worldwide. This transformation positions India as a self-reliant defense manufacturing and exporting power.

NLSIU students and alumni expressed strong disapproval of BCI chairman Manan Kumar Mishra attending their convocation. They extended solidarity to NALSAR students and faculty regarding the Chief Justice of India’s attendance. The students criticized the BCI’s actions as a witch-hunt and an infringement on free speech. They demanded an apology from the BCI for its…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address, urged India’s youth to pursue bold ideas and innovation without being constrained by limited resources. Highlighting a ₹1 lakh crore funding mechanism, expanding research opportunities and affordable digital connectivity, he emphasised the government’s efforts to create greater opportunities for young innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs across the…

Mutual funds invested nearly Rs 9,789 crore across 11 IPOs in July, with INDO-MIM attracting the highest allocation at Rs 3,622 crore, followed by SBI Funds Management and Manipal Health Enterprises, highlighting strong institutional appetite.

Nifty faces a crucial 24,000 support level after weakening momentum, with a break potentially triggering short-term bearishness. Analyst Rupak De favours auto and PSU banks, while highlighting MCX, ELGI Equipments, Havells and Himadri Speciality Chemical as trading opportunities.