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New Delhi [India], August 27: GACM Technologies Ltd (BSE: 531723, NSE: GATECH) has entered the market spotlight with a combination of sharp price momentum, significant institutional participation and a fresh technology mandate, as the stock continues to attract attention from active market participants. The latest market data shows GATECH trading at 1.03 on August 27, []

Kathmandu, Aug 28 (IANS) The death toll from the devastating floods in Nepals Bhotekoshi region has risen to 469, while 977 people remain out of contact, according to the latest update released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Friday. The floods, believed to have been triggered by an avalanche on []

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that 37 pilgrims from Maharashtra stranded in Saga, Tibet, after completing the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra have departed safely via the Nyalm Check Post route to Kathmandu. The Maharashtra CMO, in a post on X, said, The 37 pilgrims from Thane, Pune, Alibag, Raigad, and []

Mumbai, August 28 (IANS) Former General Secretary of Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) Upasana Singh has accused the organisations current leadership under Padmini Kolhapure and Poonam Dhillon of allegedly using the associations platforms for self publicity. She even claimed that pictures clicked of other Executive Committee members during important events, were cropped to highlight []

Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) A group of US senators plans to introduce a privileged resolution requiring the State Department to report to Congress on escalating violence in the occupied West Bank, including the killings of nine American citizens in recent years. Democratic Senators Chris Van Hollen and Tim Kaine and independent Senator Bernie Sanders announced []

Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Washington had offered Nepal any assistance it needed as the State Department reported that approximately 90 Americans may have been affected by the devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border. Weve called Nepal and offered any help that they need, Trump told reporters at the White House []

Agartala, Aug 28 (IANS) Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath has said that the state government and the Power Department have taken a series of measures to strengthen electricity infrastructure and ensure an uninterrupted power supply to consumers, particularly during adverse weather conditions. Speaking in the Tripura Legislative Assembly on the first day of its []

Guwahati, Aug 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state government was aware of people from Assam being stranded in Nepal amid the ongoing floods and was coordinating with relevant agencies to ensure their safety and facilitate their earliest possible return home. In a post on X, Sarma said the []

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The sudden floods that struck the China-Nepal border on Wednesday have left experts grappling with both the scale of devastation and its origins, according to reports. Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told the Parliament on Wednesday that an earthquake struck at 8.37 a.m. local time, and the flash flood was []

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 26: PUR Energy Limited (PURE Energy), the IIT Hyderabad-incubated deep-tech energy storage company, announced the launch of its new C&I Battery Energy Storage System under the PuREPower brand, positioned as the PuREPower 120.0 as Indias first all-in-one integrated BESS product built for commercial and industrial applications, and replacing 150 KVA & []

Los Angeles, Aug 27 (IANS) Hollywood icon, Tim Curry, who essayed the role of Pennywise the Clown in the horror miniseries IT, passed away at age of 80 on Wednesday, and the entire Hollywood turned up to offer their condolences to the late actor. Actress Selma Blair took to the comments section of Tims last []

Indias leading entertainment, creative, and business leaders joinCineNowsInvestment Committee, India Council, and Leadership Team Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: CineNow has brought together an exceptional group of Indias leading creative, entertainment, media, and business leaders to build a new institutional approach to investing in the entertainment industry. CineNow has begun creative collaboration for capital deployment []

New Delhi [India], August 26: Zivame is taking the idea of EXTRA beyond offers with the marquee Grand Lingerie Festival (GLF) 2026. Built around the thought For India That Loves EXTRAAA , the campaign turns the countrys biggest intimate wear sale moment of the year into a series of distinctive brand interventions that extend the []

Los Angeles, Aug 26 (IANS) Music legends have offered condolences to the late singer Dolly Parton after her demise at the age of 80 on Tuesday. Singer-songwriter Beyonce shared a heartfelt note for Dolly Parton on her website. She wrote, Dolly, you were the barometer. The north star. Bold and brilliant. Talented and tenacious. You []

Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) Actor Akshay Mhatre, who plays Girdhar in Humari Radha, has opened up about his special Raksha Bandhan tradition and how he continues to follow a practice started by his father. Although Akshay does not have a biological sister, he shares a close bond with his Rakhi sisters. For him, the festival []

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 24: SachWorld Sports and Live Wire Sporting Ventures, organisations active in sports management, cricket operations, franchise development and commercial partnerships, are strengthening their presence in Uttarakhand with a focus on franchise cricket, talent scouting and player development. As part of their collaboration, the organisations have acquired the Doiwala Kings franchise in []

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 24: Ekta World has launched The Business District Collection (TBDC), a new premium commercial real estate platform comprising six projects to start with across Bandra, Khar and Santacruz West. The initiative brings together a curated portfolio of commercial developments under a common brand proposition, with the ambition to create a distinctive []

Amaravati, Aug 25 (IANS) Asserting that there is a strong anti-incumbency factor in Andhra Pradesh, former Chief Minister and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday called upon the party cadres to fight for every inch of ground in the ensuing local body elections. Addressing the party leaders and cadres at the partys central []

Hyderabad, Aug 25 (IANS) Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao called off his hunger strike after he fell ill on Tuesday. He had launched a 48-hour hunger strike on Monday, demanding the state government to release the pending reimbursement dues. As Ramchander Raos blood pressure dropped, causing concern among party cadres, he was advised by []

Jaipur, Aug 25 (IANS) Rajasthans upcoming local body elections are getting an unexpected nostalgic twist. While political campaigns increasingly rely on smartphones, social media and digital outreach, independent candidates will have to choose from election symbols that include charpais, tea kettles, tongs, grinding mills, slates and even old-style telephones. The State Election Commission has released []

Beijing, Aug 25 (IANS) Highlighting the disinformation shared on social media platforms in Japan during the House of Representatives election earlier this year, a report has flagged that China continues to expand its influence operations across the Indo-Pacific region. Februarys elections in Japan witnessed a Chinese influence operation as posts shared on X circulated memes []

Phnom Penh, Aug 25 (IANS) A senior Cambodian legislator on Tuesday urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to strengthen agricultural resilience to climate threats to ensure a stable food supply for the blocs fast-growing population. Cheam Yeap, first vice-president of Cambodias National Assembly, said the world is currently facing multiple crises, including the []

New Delhi/Gandhinagar, Aug 25 (IANS) Gujarat Legislative Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday and said that discussions during the meeting covered cooperation, agriculture, nature and issues concerning livestock farmers. Sharing details of the meeting on social media platform X, Chaudhary said he had the privilege of having []

Madrid, Aug 25 (IANS) Jose Mourinho will make his return to the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid coach on Thursday when his side hosts Real Sociedad in a delayed La Liga opening-round fixture, with young striker Carlos Espi set to attract much of the attention. Mourinhos return to the famous Madrid stadium adds an extra []

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) The ISI has set up a common ecosystem that controls activities of terror groups operating both in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. The Indian agencies have learnt that setting up of a common ecosystem makes the functioning of these groups more effective. There are no gaps when it comes to []

Lucknow, Aug 25 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Tuesday announced that the party will contest the upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand independently, ruling out any electoral alliance with other parties. The decision was announced as Mayawati reviewed the BSPs organisational position and support base in Punjab during a []

Panaji, Aug 25 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested two men under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for operating a massive cyber-fraud network that defrauded victims through fake digital arrests and laundered proceeds into foreign currency, the agency said on Monday. The ED produced the accused, identified as Fahim Moin Hussain Sayed and []

Srinagar, Aug 25 (IANS) Security forces said on Tuesday they have arrested three persons with grenades and posters of the banned terror outfit, Hizbul Mujahideen in Jammu and Kashmirs (J&Ks) Shopian district. Officials said on Tuesday that the security forces arrested three persons during a naka-checking operation in South Kashmirs Shopian district and recovered two []

Islamabad, Aug 24 (IANS) Residents in Lahore in Pakistans Punjab province have been facing difficulties due to power tripping, scheduled and unscheduled load shedding, local media reported on Monday. A resident complained that they have been facing the worst power tripping and unscheduled load shedding for the past couple of days, particularly during the evening []

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 18: P. C. Chandra Jewellers, one of Indias longstanding jewellery brands with a legacy spanning over 85 years, has crossed the one-million-subscriber milestone on YouTube, emerging as one of Indias most-subscribed jewellery brands on the platform. Founded in 1939, the milestone reflects the brands sustained digital transformation and its focus []

Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 17: Sunlight School celebrated the 80th Independence Day on its campus with a patriotic programme highlighting student participation, leadership and holistic development. The national flag was hoisted by Het Sojitra, a talented student and NCC cadet of the school, who was invited as the chief guest. The schools NCC Naval Cadets []

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Monday that it would finalise the new rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, which include regulations related to airfares, surge pricing, and excess baggage charges by airlines, within three weeks. The governments assurance came in response to the Supreme Court asking the government []

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Airtel Payments Bank on Monday announced a leadership transition, with Sunil Bharti Mittal set to step down as Non-Executive Chairman and from the Board, effective September 30, 2026. Shabnam Sinha, currently an Independent Director on the banks Board, will assume the role of Chairperson for a three-year term from October []

Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Vignesh Vermula won the title in the Open section, while Saranya Devi clinched the Girls title as host nation India made a strong start in the Blitch category on the opening day of the Asian Junior Chess Championship 2026 at the ITC Maratha Sheraton in Mumbai on Monday. The championship was []

Tehran, Aug 17 (IANS) Irans Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday the country will use all its bilateral, multilateral and legal capacities to clarify the situation of three Iranian pilots believed to have been held captive by Qatar since March. During a weekly press conference in Tehran, he noted that clarifying the pilots []

Agartala, Aug 17 (IANS) Tipra Motha Party (TMP) supremo Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma on Monday signalled that his party could reconsider its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the upcoming Village Committee elections in Tripuras tribal areas if the Centre and the state government fail to implement the provisions of the tripartite accord []

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) In a major organisational reshuffle, the BJP on Monday replaced its IT cell chief Amit Malviya with Deepak Mhaskey, a political organiser from Chhattisgarh. The BJP, earlier in the day, announced a comprehensive list of new national office-bearers, with the appointments taking effect immediately. As far its social media team []

Galle, Aug 17 (IANS) Left-arm spinners Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja picked seven scalps collectively as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 at stumps on day three of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Monday. Before rain forced early stumps to be taken, Suthar and Jadeja ensured India secured a commanding []

Imphal, Aug 17 (IANS) Security forces in Manipur, in separate joint operations conducted across different districts, have arrested six militants, including a woman, belonging to various banned outfits and apprehended six drug peddlers, including a woman, during the past 24 hours, officials said here on Monday. A senior police official said that the six militants []

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that the government will soon announce the composition of a high-powered committee to recommend how the banking sector should play its role in supporting the countrys transformation into a developed economy by 2047. Addressing the inauguration of the two-day conclave of heads of []

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran has pitched for bringing back E10 petrol alongside E20 for Indias older vehicle fleet, saying the lower blend would help protect older two-wheelers, according to a report. In an article published by The Indian Express Nageswaran said concerns over E20 petrol damaging []

Mumbai, August 17 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan revealed the amusing lengths he and son Abhishek Bachchan go to while watching late-night sports. The actor, in a heartfelt and fun revelation during his hosting stint on the quiz reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati, shared that they use headphones to avoid disturbing Jaya Bachchan and the family []

Kolkata, Aug 17 (IANS) The Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway (ER) will extend an air-conditioned EMU local train service up to Bangaon from August 20. The service that now runs between the Sealdah and Barasat stations will be extended up to Bangaon, officials said on Sunday. This will provide a more comfortable journey for commuters. []

Guwahati, Aug 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that investments worth more than Rs 1 lakh crore are being lined up in the states power sector, with projects expected to generate more than 10,000 MW of electricity and create more than 30,000 jobs. Sarma said on Sunday that the state government []

Imphal, Aug 17 (IANS) In a series of joint intelligence-based operations conducted across Thoubal, Kakching and Churachandpur districts of Manipur, the Assam Rifles, along with the Manipur Police and state Commandos, successfully thwarted anti-national activities, officials said here. A Defence Spokesman said on Sunday that, demonstrating seamless synergy, joint teams of security forces comprising six []

Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher has shared a heartwarming message for filmmaker David Dhawan on his 75th birthday. On Sunday, the actor took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared 2 pictures featuring him with the filmmaker. He also penned a long note about their journey together, and the growth that they []

Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) Former Minister of State (MoS) for Railways and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravneet Singh Bittu has hailed the sanction of the detailed estimate of Rs 1,419.05 crore for the 39.68-km Qadian-Beas new broad-gauge railway line, describing it as a major milestone for Punjab and a historic development for the Majha []

Ahmedabad, Aug 17 (IANS) Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad seized 219.43 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs 28.87 lakh from a woman passenger, who arrived from Sharjah along with her husband, officials said. The couple, who are from Kasaragod in Kerala, arrived in Ahmedabad on Air Arabia flight G9-418 []

Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna, who has not ruled out a 2028 Presidential campaign, has said that Democrats need a new national economic project focused on workers, reindustrialisation and ensuring that artificial intelligence benefits communities beyond Silicon Valley. Khanna stopped short of announcing a White House bid on Sunday. But the California []

Cairo, Aug 17 (IANS) Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular of Passport and Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), highlighted the priorities of Indias BRICS 2026 Chairship at the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference. Sripriya Ranganathan addressed the Inaugural Session of the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference, organised by the Indian Embassy in []