Centre’s expenditure on 1,847 big infra projects touches Rs 21.97 lakh crore

IANS | August 10, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The expenditure on India’s 1,847 major infrastructure projects, currently being implemented by the Centre, has reached Rs 21.97 lakh crore (as of June 2026), which represents over 54 per cent of the total investment of Rs 40.54 lakh crore earmarked for these mega projects, reflecting steady progress in the pace of work, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Monday.

India sees 366 IPOs raising Rs 1.9 lakh crore in FY26

IANS | August 10, 2026 1:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) India’s initial public offering (IPO) market remained among the world’s most active in FY26 as 366 IPOs across mainboard and SME platforms raised approximately Rs 1.9 lakh crore, a report said on Monday.

ISI pushing proxies to launch psyop in J&K, Punjab to create fear, disrupt order

Vicky Nanjappa | August 10, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Indian Intelligence agencies have warned that the ISI is now pushing its proxies to launch major psyops in both Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. Outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) are planning on running massive campaigns in these states by using their proxies to create fear and panic in the minds of the people.

Gold, silver surge over 1 pc amid firm global cues

IANS | August 10, 2026 12:59 PM

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Gold and silver prices rose sharply on Monday due to buying momentum ahead of the festive season and firm global market cues, with precious metals recording substantial gains of up to more than 1 per cent.