Rahul Gandhi Raises Concerns Over Foreign Control and Job Reservations in IDBI Bank Sale
Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi has extended his firm support to IDBI Bank employees opposing the Union Government’s decision to sell a majority 60.72 per cent stake—comprising holdings from both the Centre and the Life Insurance Corporation of India—to Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings. In an open letter addressed to bank staff following the Cabinet…
Fellowship Recognises Global Impact of Northeast Conservation Research
Udayan Borthakur, a noted conservation geneticist from Assam, has been elected a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London (FLS), one of the world’s oldest and most respected scientific societies devoted to natural history, established in 1788. With more than two decades of experience in wildlife research, Borthakur founded the Wildlife Genetics Laboratory (WGL) at…
Reliance Overtakes Tata Group in Market Value Race Following Jio Listing
In a historic milestone for Indian stock markets, Jio Platforms Ltd made a blockbuster debut on the National Stock Exchange, driving Reliance Industries Ltd past the Tata Group in overall market valuation. An emotional Mukesh Ambani repeatedly fought back tears at the listing ceremony, joined by four generations of his family to celebrate the remarkable…
Paul Lyngdoh among two UDP MLAs inducted into NPP
Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People’s Party (NPP) national president Conrad K Sangma formally inducted former United Democratic Party (UDP) legislators Paul Lyngdoh and Renikton L Tongkhar into the ruling party at a ceremony at its state party office on Wednesday.Mookaiaw MLA Nujorki Sungoh, the third former UDP legislator to join the NPP, could not…
“Take the Metro”: Diljit Dosanjh’s Special Request to Fans Ahead of Delhi Concert
To manage the massive crowds expected for Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming concert starting his ‘Aura India Tour 2026’ at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the Delhi Traffic Police have laid out strict traffic restrictions and diversions from 1 pm to midnight, prompting the singer to issue a special appeal on Instagram advising attendees to bypass personal vehicles…
Education and Communication Key to Managing Investor Expectations Amid Market Volatility
India’s mutual fund industry must evolve beyond merely expanding digital access to focus on enhancing overall investor outcomes, strengthening advisory services, and fostering long-term confidence amid market volatility, according to financial leaders at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026. Participating in a panel discussion titled ‘Reinventing Financial Intermediation amid Fintech Disruptions,’ industry executives highlighted…
Price Tag of Rs 1.6 Lakh for the New Bajaj Pulsar NS200 with TFT Instrument Cluster & Quickshifter
The Indian two-wheeler market has welcomed the 2026 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 at an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.6 lakh, which follows the footsteps of this year’s other upgraded Pulsar motorcycles by receiving a TFT instrument cluster, a quickshifter, and ride modes. Following updates made to models like the Pulsar N160, N250SS, and NS160 since August,…
JSW Steel Achieves Record Q2 Output as Vijaynagar Unit Reaches 90% Capacity Utilization
India’s largest steelmaker, JSW Steel, reported a massive 225.5 percent surge in consolidated net profit for the second quarter of the current financial year, reaching ₹5,359 crore compared to ₹1,646 crore in the same period of the previous year. This remarkable growth was driven by higher sales volumes and stronger pricing realisations. The company registered…
Nishad Kumar Makes History, Joining Elite Indian Club After Golden Feat at Para Asian Games
Nishad Kumar delivered a historic performance at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, where his twin gold medal-winning exploits earned him a prestigious spot in an elite club of Indian athletes, joining the likes of Ankur Dhama and Sheetal Devi. Overcoming a childhood tragedy at age eight where he lost his lower right…
L’Oréal Adapts Skincare Portfolio to Address Facial Volume Loss from Popular Obesity Drugs
The widespread adoption of GLP-1 weight-loss medications is increasingly reshaping consumer behavior within the global beauty and cosmetics industry, prompting major manufacturers to adapt their product portfolios. L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus highlighted during an investor call following the release of the company’s third-quarter financial results for the period ending September 30 that the surge in…
