Protest is a right, but abusive language against the PM does not reflect well on nation: Bhaichung Bhutia

IANS | August 4, 2026 5:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has stated that while every citizen in the country has the constitutional right to protest and express their views, using inappropriate or abusive language, especially targeting the Prime Minister, "does not reflect well on an individual or the country as a whole."

NSE-BSE price gaps spark social media debate over new closing mechanism

IANS | August 4, 2026 5:17 PM

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) The sharp divergence in benchmark and stock closing prices following the implementation of the Closing Auction Session (CAS) has triggered fresh debate among market participants, with investors taking to social media to question the reliability of end-of-day price discovery.

Shreya Ghoshal calls South East Asia leg of ‘The Unstoppable Tour’ an ‘incredibly special’ journey

IANS | August 4, 2026 5:07 PM

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Singer Shreya Ghoshal has concluded the South East Asia leg of her much-loved “The Unstoppable Tour.”

Anupam Kher meets Amit Shah at his residence, talks about country, culture & cinema

IANS | August 4, 2026 4:58 PM

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence and even dropped a couple of glimpses from the special meet on social media on Tuesday.

Qantas considers outsourcing up to 1,000 corporate roles to India: Report

IANS | August 4, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Australia's flag carrier Qantas is considering outsourcing up to 1,000 corporate roles to India as part of a broader cost-cutting and artificial intelligence (AI)-led transformation programme, a report has said.

Cape Verde's coach Bobista joins RS Berkane after FIFA WC heroics

IANS | August 4, 2026 4:56 PM

Rabat, Aug 4 (IANS) Portuguese coach Pedro Bobista has been appointed as the new head coach of Moroccan club Renaissance Sportive de Berkane, the club announced on Tuesday, following his remarkable campaign with Cape Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Tax amendment bill a positive step for data centre ecosystem: Nasscom

IANS | August 4, 2026 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Industry on Tuesday hailed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes to simplify the tax exemption framework introduced under the Finance Act, 2026 for foreign companies procuring services from specified data centres in India.

Arbaaz Khan sings on hospital bed after surgery, Sshura Khan shares a heartwarming video

IANS | August 4, 2026 4:48 PM

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Sshura Khan gave a glimpse of Arbaaz Khan’s fun-filled spirit during his recovery after surgery.

Pakistan has answered public discontent in PoK with bullets, blackouts, intimidation and repression: MEA

IANS | August 4, 2026 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for conducting the "so-called local elections" in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), terming the electoral exercise as a "complete farce", which cannot hide reality.

Govt invites applications for GATC recognition to boost verification capacity

IANS | August 4, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Department of Consumer Affairs has invited online applications to grant recognition of Government-Approved Test Centres (GATC) to expand verification capacity and improve access to services, an official statement said on Tuesday.