Archives for August, 2026 - Page 9
Motion to send FCRA Bill to JPC adopted in Lok Sabha amid Opposition uproar
New Delhi, The Central government's resolution to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) was accepted by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday amid…
Gedi, Bati, and traditional delicacies mark Hareli Tihar celebrations at CM residence
Raipur, Aug 12: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday performed rituals worshipping Lord Shiva, Gau-mata, and agricultural implements at his Nava Raipur residence to mark Hareli Tihar, the…
‘Each day of training has helped’: Indian Navy officer Taniksha turns journey into Commonwealth C’ships gold
New Delhi, Fourteen years after picking up a fencing weapon and beginning a journey that has taken her through years of training, Olympic qualification and service in the Indian Navy,…
Sensex, Nifty fall nearly 0.5 pc as realty, FMCG and cement stocks drag
Mumbai, Benchmark equity indices ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in realty, FMCG and cement stocks amid investor caution over signs of an impasse in negotiations between the…
CGPSC reschedules SI Main Exam 2024 to November 2-4 following CM directive
Raipur, Aug 11: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has directed the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) to reschedule the Subedar/Sub-Inspector Cadre/Platoon Commander Main Examination-2024 to 2-4 November 2026, resolving…
Trump keeps military escalation against Iran open, claims US has full control of Hormuz
Washington, US President Donald Trump kept open the possibility of a major military escalation against Iran, rejected Tehran’s demand for compensation and asserted that the US Navy had complete control…
India to import oil from diversified sources: MEA
New Delhi, India is focused on securing its energy needs through diversified sources in order to meet its national priorities amid the supply chain disruptions due to the West Asia…
Rajya Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026; National commission to select tribunal heads
New Delhi, The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, which seeks to establish a National Tribunals Commission to select chairpersons and members for various tribunals across…
Sensex, Nifty end flat amid Strait of Hormuz uncertainty
Mumbai, Benchmark equity indices ended marginally higher on Monday after trading in a narrow range for most of the session, as investors remained cautious amid uncertainty surrounding a potential deal…
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until US continues naval blockade
Tehran, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the US continues its naval blockade against Iran, local media reported.…