NSE’s Rs 30,000 crore IPO faces questions after decade-long delay and options slowdown

IANS | July 7, 2026 2:13 PM

Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange’s proposed Rs 30,000 crore initial public offering, expected to be the largest share sale in Indian history, comes after a decade-long delay caused by the co-location controversy. Even as the exchange prepares to list, recent regulatory curbs on derivatives trading have weighed on its revenue, profitability and market share, raising fresh questions ahead of the long-awaited IPO, as per the Value Research report.

PoK unrest gives ISI fresh opening for terror push into J&K

Vicky Nanjappa | July 7, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have accused the security forces of committing alleged atrocities and excesses as they continue their agitation to press for their demands. Despite repeated crackdowns, the protests show no signs of losing momentum, with demonstrators remaining steadfast and determined not to back down this time.

SC refuses to entertain DMK plea over TVK leaders' remarks in Karur stampede case

IANS | July 7, 2026 12:05 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a plea filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) seeking directions to restrain leaders of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), including Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Minister Aadhav Arjuna, from making public statements that could allegedly influence witnesses in the ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Karur stampede case.