Jharkhand exam row: ED files ECIR to begin probe into suspected financial transactions

IANS | August 10, 2026 10:14 AM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has entered the investigation into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission’s (JPSC) 14th Preliminary Examination (PT) and other examinations, registering an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) to examine the financial aspects of the case.

WCA welcomes new Sri Lankan players’ body, calls it boost for professionalism

IANS | August 10, 2026 9:52 AM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) has welcomed the formation of the Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers’ Association, calling it a landmark development that will strengthen player representation and support the continued professionalisation and growth of cricket in Sri Lanka.

Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early deals on mixed cues

IANS | August 10, 2026 9:47 AM

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Domestic equity markets traded subdued on Monday amid resilient domestic demand and continued foreign investor buying, while crude oil prices surged up to 1 per cent offering mixed cues for investors.

Agriculture to health, India reaps AI gains: World Bank

IANS | August 10, 2026 9:44 AM

Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) Artificial intelligence is already saving Indian farmers hundreds of dollars, screening patients for tuberculosis and answering millions of agricultural queries, but it could also threaten call-centre and entry-level technology jobs, the World Bank said in its World Development Report 2026.