NIACL, IFCI shares tumble up to 14 pc as NSE IPO GMP falls

IANS | September 8, 2026 12:56 PM

Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) Shares of New India Assurance Company Ltd (NIACL) and IFCI fell by up to 14 per cent in Tuesday's trade as the grey market premium (GMP) of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) IPO declined sharply.

Afghanistan to host Bangladesh, Zimbabwe for multi-format series from Oct 9 in UAE

IANS | September 8, 2026 12:55 PM

Kabul, Sep 8 (IANS) Afghanistan Cricket Team will host UAE and Bangladesh for a multi-format series in the UAE in October-November this year, featuring a one-off Test against Bangladesh, an ODI Tri-Nation Series involving all three teams, and a three-match T20I series followed by a two-match Test series against Zimbabwe, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said on Tuesday.

UN experts expresses concern over persecution of Ahmadiyya community in Pakistan

IANS | September 8, 2026 12:34 PM

Geneva, Sep 8 (IANS) The United Nations experts expressed grave concern over continued discrimination, violence, and legal restrictions targeting members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan, while calling on authorities to ensure their safety and uphold the country's international human rights commitments.