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14 Aug

‘Disgraceful, Shameful’: Sarma Criticises Congress Exchange

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the party over a remark involving Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, calling the exchange at a Congress event “disgraceful” and “shameful”.Sarma's comments came after a video from the Rachnatmak Congress National Convention showed Gandhi speaking about the Narendra Modi government's foreign policy and making a reference to the Prime Minister's public interactions with foreign leaders.During his speech, Gandhi argued that India's foreign policy should be guided by the country's national interests rather than personal friendships between political leaders. He said the Prime Minister's responsibility was to protect…

14 Aug

Gen Z reshapes festive shopping as trusted conversations influence purchase decisions

Business BureauBusiness

India’s festive shopping landscape is undergoing a shift as Gen Z increasingly relies on friends and family to validate purchases, even as creator content continues to drive product discovery, according to new research by GWI and Snapchat. The study found that 70% of Gen Z sees the festive season as multiple celebrations rather than a single shopping occasion, while nearly four in 10 begin planning Diwali purchases more than a month in advance. While 7 in 10 Gen Z consumers say creator content helps them discover products, 76% said instant feedback from trusted people increases purchase confidence. Around 63% share…

14 Aug

Tripura High Court Refuses To Quash FIRs Against Content Creator Over Remarks On PM Modi, Mayor And Mata Tripureswari

PreetiLatest, Tripura

The Tripura High Court has refused to quash FIRs and charge-sheets filed against a content creator accused of making derogatory and defamatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor Dipak Majumder and Mata Tripureswari. A Division Bench comprising Justice Dr T. Amarnath Goud and Justice S. Datta Purkayastha was hearing two petitions challenging cases registered at East Agartala Police Station and West Agartala Police Station. The cases were registered under Sections 356, 356(2) and 356(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, along with Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The petitioner had also challenged…

14 Aug

ICICI Bank Leads Offshore Fundraising Wave Driven by Central Bank Incentives

nanikaBanking

ICICI Bank Ltd. has launched a $1.45 billion syndicated offshore loan, joining a growing wave of Indian lenders tapping international debt markets to benefit from lower hedging costs. The nation’s second-largest private bank initially signed a $1 billion agreement with Bank of America Corp. and is now expanding the four-year deal—priced at a margin of 110 basis points over SOFR—to lenders including Mizuho Bank, Mashreqbank, and United Overseas Bank. This borrowing follows ICICI Bank’s $1 billion five-year bond sale last month, its first international issuance in nearly a decade, alongside talks for an additional $500 million in offshore bonds. The…

14 Aug

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February 2027, succession process begins

Business BureauBusiness

N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons Private Limited, has decided not to offer himself for re-appointment when his current tenure ends on February 20, 2027, the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust said on Thursday. The Trust said its nominee directors received an email from Chandrasekaran on August 12 conveying his decision. The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust respected the decision and placed on record its appreciation for Chandrasekaran’s contribution and stewardship of Tata Sons and the Tata Group over the past decade. The Trust said Chandrasekaran made an “immense contribution” during a period marked by significant change, growth and transformation across the…

13 Aug

Massive tiranga rally held in khonsa as part of har ghar tiranga campaign

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

A massive Tiranga Abhiyaan Rally was organised in Khonsa on Thursday as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign and the nationwide commemoration of 150 years of Vande Mataram.The rally commenced at 7am, witnessing enthusiastic participation from more than 2,000 students, teachers and government officials.The rally was led by Deputy Commissioner, Tirap, Badonlum Tawsik, in the presence of ADC Khonsa Namneet Singh, BJP Tirap Unit president Lankham Wangsu; BJP Tirap Unit secretary Wangto Hakhun; BJP Tirap Unit vice-president Shri Jiten Wangchha; principals, headmasters, Panchayat leaders, women's associations and headmistresses of participating schools; and BJP karyakartas from different mandals of the…

13 Aug

Muthoot FinCorp Files IPO Papers as India’s Primary Market Gains Momentum

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Muthoot FinCorp, the flagship financial services arm of the Muthoot Pappachan Group, has filed draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO) worth ₹3,000 crore, with the proceeds aimed at supporting lending, business expansion and digital growth. According to the draft prospectus, the proposed issue will consist entirely of fresh shares, although the company may conduct a pre-IPO placement of up to ₹600 crore, which could reduce the size of the fresh issue. Up to 50% of the net issue will be reserved for qualified institutional buyers, at least 15% for high-net-worth individuals and a minimum of 35% for retail…

13 Aug

Mahindra Vision S Set for August 15 India Debut: Know Expected Design, Features and Specs

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Mahindra Vision S has once again grabbed attention after being spotted testing on the roads of Bengaluru. The SUV was first seen in prototype form during testing in 2025, and it has remained one of the much-awaited upcoming models from the automaker. The Vision S is expected to make its India debut on August 15, 2026, at Mahindra’s annual event. The upcoming SUV, which is being referred to as the Baby Scorpio, is expected to carry a bold and boxy design. The test mule features an upright front profile with a flat bonnet and round LED headlamps. The production version…

13 Aug

Tata Motors clocks 23% revenue growth in Q1, commercial vehicle volumes surge 26%

Business BureauBusiness

Tata Motors Ltd. reported a strong first quarter for FY27, with standalone revenue rising 23% year-on-year to ₹19,329 crore and EBITDA increasing 17% to ₹2,300 crore, despite severe commodity-cost pressures. PBT before exceptional items rose 26% to ₹2,057 crore, while profit after tax stood at ₹1,500 crore. The commercial vehicle maker generated ₹1,114 crore in free cash flow during the quarter, an improvement of ₹2,910 crore from Q1 FY26. Domestic business net cash stood at ₹7,100 crore after a ₹1,473-crore dividend payout, while consolidated revenue grew 19% to ₹20,667 crore and consolidated PAT jumped 83% to ₹2,600 crore, aided by…

13 Aug

Meghalaya CM Seeks Balance in FCRA Reforms

Sonakshi SarkarMeghalaya

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has welcomed the Centre’s decision to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), saying concerns raised by churches, religious organisations and other institutions must be properly examined before the proposed legislation moves ahead. Sangma said on August 12 that his government and the National People’s Party (NPP) were among the first to raise concerns about the proposed amendments with the Centre. He said the party had taken up the issue soon after the Bill was initially introduced. “When the Bill was initially tabled, NPP was in fact…