J&K: Women associated with UMEED SHGs get a raise in their income

IANS | August 4, 2026 10:13 PM

Jammu, Aug 4 (IANS) The UMEED scheme, under the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission has brought significant change in the lives of women attached with the Self-Help Groups (SHGs), by helping them financially and enhancing their means and modes of livelihood.

Football: Jesse Bisiwu ready to work hard to impress at Barcelona

IANS | August 4, 2026 9:56 PM

Barcelona, Aug 4 (IANS) FC Barcelona's new signing Jesse Bisiwu has expressed his delight on Tuesday after joining the club from Club Brugge. The 18-year-old completed his move to Barcelona over the weekend and spoke to the media after signing his contract at the club's offices and taking part in his first training sessions.

Football: Villarreal sign veteran goalkeeper Gulacsi from Leipzig

IANS | August 4, 2026 9:18 PM

Madrid, Aug 4 (IANS) Villarreal have signed veteran Hungary goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi from RB Leipzig, the Spanish club's first arrival of the summer transfer window. The 36-year-old has signed a two-year contract after Villarreal reportedly paid about 1 million euros (1.2 million U.S. dollars) to Leipzig for his transfer.

SC issues fresh directions to strengthen fight against digital arrest scams

IANS | August 4, 2026 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a fresh set of nationwide directions to strengthen the institutional response against the growing menace of "digital arrest" scams, directing the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to frame a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on mule accounts within four weeks and asking all states and Union Territories (UTs) to operationalise cyber fraud grievance redressal and money restoration mechanisms.