Govt raised Rs 31,552 crore via LIC OFS; shares trade lower

IANS | August 6, 2026 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) traded lower on Thursday after the government raised Rs 31,552 crore through the Offer for Sale (OFS) by fully exercising the green shoe option and enabling the state-run insurer to achieve the mandatory 10 per cent minimum public shareholding ahead of the regulatory deadline.

Anand Deverakonda's 'Epic' to hit screens on September 11

IANS | August 6, 2026 11:57 AM

Hyderabad, Aug 6 (IANS) The makers of director Aditya Haasan's eagerly awaited Telugu romantic drama 'Epic', featuring actors Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya in the lead, have now announced that the film will hit screens on September 11 this year.

Muslims, madrasas being targeted for political gains: Arshad Madani

IANS | August 6, 2026 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind National President Arshad Madani on Thursday alleged that Muslims and their educational institutions are being repeatedly targeted for political gains, asserting that such narratives "threaten communal harmony" and weaken the Constitutional values of the country.

Eala powers into Toronto third round

IANS | August 6, 2026 11:46 AM

Toronto, Aug 6 (IANS) Overnight sensation Alexandra Eala, who was fresh off her first WTA title in Washington, advanced to the third round of the Canadian Open with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 win over No. 25 seed Alycia Parks.