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Unclaimed mutual fund dividends rise 15.7% to Rs 2,689 crore in FY26: SEBI

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Unclaimed dividend amounts lying with mutual funds increased by 15.7 per cent to Rs 2,689 crore at the end of 2025-26, even as unclaimed redemption proceeds declined marginally du... Read More


Trump announces over USD 2 billion mining investments to bolster US critical mineral supply chains

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- US President Donald Trump has announced more than USD 2 billion in new investments in mining and mining-related projects, along with over USD 180 million for mining schools, as hi... Read More


Chandigarh fireman, DU staffer among 7 held in govt exam cheating racket

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- A fireman with the Chandigarh Fire Department and a lab attendant at Delhi University's Lady Irwin College were among seven people arrested for allegedly running an interstate rac... Read More


Delhi to launch 4 heritage-religious tourism circuits; CM to unveil at Aug 11 conclave

India, Aug. 8 -- With a focus on diversifying Delhi's tourism offerings and encourage visitors to explore lesser-known attractions, the Delhi government is set to launch four curated tourism circuits ... Read More


Bilawal calls Makkah pact a historic milestonePublished on: August 8, 2026 7:36 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has described the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement as a major milestone in Pakistan's history. He said the pact would strengthen defence capabilit... Read More


Islami Bank's views-exchange meeting with Islamic scholars on 'Bangla QR' held

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC held a views-exchange meeting with prominent Islamic scholars (Alems) aimed at increasing the use of 'Bangla QR' in religious institutions to build a 'Cashl... Read More


AAP MLA questions minister over panchayat land auction in Ludhiana

Chandigarh, Aug. 8 -- An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA on Friday questioned the rural development and panchayats minister over the alleged auction of gram panchayat land in Ludhiana's Maloud area, even of... Read More


Startup Mantra: Jupitice is building digital infra for justice

India, Aug. 8 -- For decades, technology has transformed industries ranging from banking and healthcare to education and retail. Consumers today can transfer money instantly, consult doctors online an... Read More


Govt to support Punjabi students facing Canada work permit crisis, says minister

Chandigarh, Aug. 8 -- The Punjab government on Friday said it would make every possible effort to safeguard the interests of Punjabi students affected by the ongoing post-study work permit crisis in C... Read More


Book review: The nurse who chose Jumla over the world

Kathmandu, Aug. 8 -- Radha Paudel's Madan Puraskar-winning 'Attack on Khalanga' has been out for 13 years now. The English translation itself, 'Jumla: A Nurse's Story', is coming up on a decade of bei... Read More