FIIs offload Rs 1,602 crore this week as Nifty dips 0.5 pc

IANS | August 22, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) ended the week as net sellers of Rs 1,602 crore while domestic institutional investors (DIIs), by contrast, were net buyers on each of the five trading days, investing Rs 17,320 crore.

Lord Shiva’s holy mace, ‘Chhari Mubarak’ leaves for Amarnath cave shrine

IANS | August 22, 2026 12:11 PM

Srinagar, Aug 22 (IANS) Lord Shiva’s holy mace called the ‘Chhari Mubarak’ started its journey from the Dashnami Akhara temple in Srinagar towards the Amarnath cave shrine on Saturday. The custodian of the Chhari Mubarak, Swami Deependra Giri led the procession of Sadhus carrying the Chhari Mubarak to South Kashmir's Pahalgam town.

Rayhan among seven-way tie at 15-under on Korn Ferry Tour

IANS | August 22, 2026 11:59 AM

Kansas City, Aug 22 (IANS) Dubai-born Indian Rayhan Thomas produced another spectacular round at the AdventHealth Championship, following his opening 64 with a seven-under 65 to move into a share of the halfway lead at 15-under 129.

BJP president Nitin Nabin holds first meeting with newly appointed team at party HQs

IANS | August 22, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Saturday began his first meeting with the newly appointed national office-bearers at the BJP headquarters in the capital, with organisational strengthening and programs marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public life, among the key issues on the agenda.

Starc pips Cummins to become leading wicket-taker in WTC history

IANS | August 22, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Mitchell Starc etched his name in the history books as the Australia pacer became the leading wicket-taker in World Test Championship (WTC) history, producing a sensational spell against Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay on Saturday.