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Noida’s Parthala Chowk to get six-lane underpass on Faridabad-Noida-Ghaziabad corridor

26

Aug

Business

Noida’s Parthala Chowk to get six-lane underpass on Faridabad-Noida-Ghaziabad corridor

Noida’s busy Parthala Chowk is set for a major traffic overhaul as authorities are planning to build a six-lane underpass on the Faridabad-Noida-Ghaziabad (FNG) corridor. This project, costing approximately Rs 80 crore, is expected to ease vehicular movement on the FNG corridor. The 710-metre underpass will have three lanes in each direction, and the project is scheduled for completion within 18 months. Parthala Chowk is one of the busiest areas Parthala Chowk is one of Noida's busiest traffic areas. It connects Sectors 52 and 71 to Gaur Chowk. It also connects the Delhi-Meerut Expressway on one side and the Noida-Greater…

Healthcare stock gains as company secures Rs 200 crore mandate for 550-bed super-speciality hospital

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Healthcare stock gains as company secures Rs 200 crore mandate for 550-bed super-speciality hospital

Shares of hospital chain Park Medi World Ltd gained on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as the company has informed exchanges that it has been awarded a mandate under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to develop and operate a 550-bed multi-super-speciality hospital in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh. The construction work needs to be completed within two years from the appointed date. According to the exchange filing, the additional bed capacity will cater to the healthcare needs of communities residing in and around the Prayagraj region. Share price today The counter began the trading session in the green at Rs 284.05…

Nepal flash flood washes away village near Tibet border in Rasuwa, casualties feared; video captures horror

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Nepal flash flood washes away village near Tibet border in Rasuwa, casualties feared; video captures horror

A massive flash flood swept through Nepal’s Rasuwa district, near the border with Tibet, on Wednesday morning, washing away villages and project sites and raising fears of significant loss of life. The flooding reportedly struck the region at around 9 am local time, with authorities warning residents living along riverbanks to move to safer, higher ground. According to preliminary information, around 1,000 people are feared to have been swept away in the floods. However, the figure has not yet been officially confirmed, and the extent of the casualties remains unclear as rescue and relief operations continue. Rasuwa among worst-hit areas…

Hindustan Copper shares gain as retail bidding for OFS begins, government to sell up to 6% stake

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Hindustan Copper shares gain as retail bidding for OFS begins, government to sell up to 6% stake

Shares of Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) gained around 3.50 per cent today as the retail bidding for the offer for sale (OFS) began. The action in the stock comes a day after it witnessed a sharp decline as the government launched the OFS. The government is selling over 5.80 crore shares, or up to 6 per cent, in the state-owned copper producer. This 6 per cent includes a 3 per cent green shoe option. The government is reducing its stake through the two-day Offer-for-Sale (OFS) at a floor price of Rs 514 apiece. The floor price was set at a…

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits $1 Billion overseas

After Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey, Sony and Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day has crossed the $1 billion mark in international markets just 12 days after its official release. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become the second-fastest film to do so after Avengers: Endgame. The Destin Daniel Cretton movie is now the 12th highest-grossing film ever at the worldwide box office, with $1.67 billion ($655 million domestic, $1.01 billion overseas). The latest Spider-Man movie is now chasing history, with $2 billion within its grasp in the next few days. The movie is already the 16th film to gross north of…

26 August, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex jumps 236 points, Nifty flat amid fall in crude oil prices

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

26 August, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex jumps 236 points, Nifty flat amid fall in crude oil prices

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened in the green amid positive global cues as Brent crude has eased to around USD 85.5 per barrel, extending its retreat from last week's peak near USD 94, as concerns over supply disruptions continue to recede. While the 30-share BSE Sensex added 236.01 points or 0.30 per cent to start the session at 77,892.10, the Nifty opened flat with a gain of only 7.40 at 24,341.95. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 77,656.09 and the Nifty 50 at 24,334.55. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the green…

15 newborns killed in hospital fire in Pakistan’s Islamabad

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

15 newborns killed in hospital fire in Pakistan’s Islamabad

Islamabad: At least 15 newborns were killed after a fire broke out at a state-run hospital in Pakistan's capital city Islamabad on Wednesday, as reported by local broadcaster Geo TV. The incident occurred at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital. As per Geo TV, 16 newborns were in the hospital's gynaecology ward when the fire broke out, 15 got killed in blaze while one was rescued. The rescue officials told the local broadcaster that the fire started after the air conditioner compressor exploded inside the hospital's nursery. The blaze had bee extinguished now and the cooling operations are on, as…

Gaja Alternative Asset Management IPO Listing: Shares make decent debut on NSE and BSE, list at 16% premium

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Gaja Alternative Asset Management IPO Listing: Shares make decent debut on NSE and BSE, list at 16% premium

Mumbai: Shares of Gaja Alternative Asset Management Ltd, which operates under the Gaja Capital brand, made a decent debut on the bourses today. The stock listed at Rs 185.20 on the BSE, a premium of 15.75 per cent to the issue price of Rs 160. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the stock is listed at Rs 185, up 15.63 per cent from the issue price. Post-listing, the stock gained further and touched a high of Rs 191.35, a gain of Rs 6.15 or 3.32 per cent from the listing price. However, it soon pared back all gains and touched a…

How to buy the right seeds for your balcony garden

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

How to buy the right seeds for your balcony garden

Walk into any nursery or scroll through an online seed store, and it's easy to get swept up in the sheer variety on offer: glossy packets promising bumper tomato harvests, towering sunflowers, and sprawling cucumber vines. The trouble is that a lot of what's sold for a full backyard garden simply isn't built for life in a container, and buying the wrong seed is often the real reason a balcony garden struggles long before watering or sunlight even becomes a factor. Getting this right starts before a single seed goes into soil, right at the moment you're actually choosing what…

Bank holidays: Are banks closed on August 26 for Eid-e-Milad? Check full list here

26

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Bank holidays: Are banks closed on August 26 for Eid-e-Milad? Check full list here

If you're planning to visit bank branches today, check whether they are open in your city. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, August 26 marks the celebration of Eid-e-Milad or Id-E-Milad/Baravafat. Further, it's Thiruvonam today, a significant day of the Onam festival celebrated in Kerala. This is why banks will remain closed in several states today. Not only public sector or PUS banks like SBI, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and Punjab National Bank will remain closed, but many private sector banks like Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bandhan Bank, and several non-banking financial institutions will…