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Shivraj Chouhan launches National Scholarship Portal for agriculture students

IANS | August 11, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has released scholarship and fellowship funds for agriculture students from across the country through the National Scholarship Portal. Under this initiative, a total amount of Rs 21.35 crore was released directly through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to more than 6,000 students, an official statement said on Tuesday.

SIP inflows surge 12 pc to Rs 31,961 crore in July

IANS | August 11, 2026 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions into mutual funds rose 12.28 per cent year-on-year to Rs 31,961 crore in July from Rs 28,464 crore a year ago, signalling continued retail investor participation in financial markets, as per Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) data released on Tuesday.

India spearheads Global South’s big push for renewable energy

IANS | August 11, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) India is leading the Global South in promoting cooperation for the sustainable use of renewable resources which are gaining further importance in the backdrop of the Middle East crisis that has led to disruptions in energy supplies, according to an article in The Manila Times.

Mutual fund industry sees Rs 2.35 lakh crore net inflow in July, AUM at Rs 85.76 lakh crore: AMFI data

IANS | August 11, 2026 12:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Mutual fund schemes in India recorded a net inflow of Rs 2.35 lakh crore in July, while assets under management (AUM) rose to Rs 85.76 lakh crore, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Tuesday.

FSSAI proposes stricter thresholds for fat, sugar and salt foods sold in schools

IANS | August 11, 2026 12:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed quantitative thresholds to classify food products as high in added fat, added sugar or sodium to tighten norms governing foods sold to children in schools.

Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme to cut import dependence, create over 53,000 jobs

IANS | August 11, 2026 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The Central government's proposed Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS) aims to promote domestic container production, reduce reliance on imported empty containers and create over 53,000 jobs, an official statement said on Tuesday.

Oberoi Hotels owner EIH posts 52 pc sequential decline in Q1 profit to Rs 120 crore; revenue falls 26 pc

IANS | August 11, 2026 11:21 AM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) EIH Ltd -- the Oberoi Group-backed hospitality firm -- has posted a nearly 52 per cent sequential decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 120.31 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, from Rs 249.10 crore in the preceding quarter.

PM E-DRIVE extended till March 2028, e-2Ws get up to Rs 5,000 incentive

IANS | August 11, 2026 10:31 AM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The government has extended the PM E-DRIVE scheme by two years to March 31, 2028 with electric two-wheelers continuing to receive purchase incentives as part of efforts to accelerate EV adoption and strengthen domestic manufacturing.

No evidence of systems breach as hacker group claims employee data exposure: HCLTech

IANS | August 11, 2026 9:57 AM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) IT services provider HCLTech has said its initial investigation found no evidence of a breach of the company’s systems or any impact on client engagements following claims by a hacker group regarding the potential exposure of employee-related data.

Equity markets open flat amid gains in crude oil prices

IANS | August 11, 2026 9:34 AM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Domestic equity markets opened flat on Tuesday after surge in crude oil prices, while information technology and consumer durables stocks gained offset by weakness in banking and financial counters.

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Shivraj Chouhan launches National Scholarship Portal for agriculture students

SIP inflows surge 12 pc to Rs 31,961 crore in July

India spearheads Global South’s big push for renewable energy

Mutual fund industry sees Rs 2.35 lakh crore net inflow in July, AUM at Rs 85.76 lakh crore: AMFI data

FSSAI proposes stricter thresholds for fat, sugar and salt foods sold in schools

Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme to cut import dependence, create over 53,000 jobs

Oberoi Hotels owner EIH posts 52 pc sequential decline in Q1 profit to Rs 120 crore; revenue falls 26 pc

PM E-DRIVE extended till March 2028, e-2Ws get up to Rs 5,000 incentive

No evidence of systems breach as hacker group claims employee data exposure: HCLTech

Equity markets open flat amid gains in crude oil prices

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