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Aug

Business

Agri stock below Rs 100 in focus as consolidated revenue gains 27.6% YoY to Rs 426.51 crore

Mumbai: Shares of basmati rice exporter GRM Overseas are on investors' radar as the company has announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27). According to the information shared with exchanges, the company has delivered strong top-line and bottom-line growth. Following the update, the stock is trading in the green even as the BSE Sensex declined 172.48 points to 77,786.41 in early trade, and the 50-share NSE Nifty was down 90.35 points to 24,343.50. Share price today The counter opened in green at Rs 92.95, with a gain of Rs…

13

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Mitchell Starc sets new world record in first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin

Darwin: On International Left-Handers Day, Mitchell Starc produced a milestone perfectly suited to the occasion. The Australian quick dismissed Shadman Islam for 20 runs in Darwin to move to 434 Test wickets, surpassing Sri Lanka’s Rangana Herath, who claimed 433 wickets, to become the most prolific left-arm bowler in Test history. Starc’s achievement is another remarkable chapter in his legendary career. His 434 wickets now put him ahead of Herath, with Wasim Akram (414), Daniel Vettori (362) and Chaminda Vaas (355) completing the top five. Most wickets by left-arm bowlers in Test cricket history: Rank Name Team Tests Wicket 1…

13

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Centre tells Ola, Uber and Rapido to remove pre-ride tip option from apps

New Delhi: In a major development, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued strict directives asking all cab aggregators to remove the pre-ride tip feature from their apps and ensure strict compliance with the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025. The transport ministry in it's directive said that the attention of this ministry has been drawn to the display by certain ride aggregators of prompts/options such as "Advance Tip", "Choose an Add-on", "Improve your chances of quicker ride confirmation", "A driver may be more likely to accept this trip if you add a tip", or similar interface elements prior to…

13

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

How did solar eclipse captivate cricket, football, F1 fans across Europe? WATCH

Birmingham: Sporting venues across England, Austria and Spain were transformed by an unusual celestial display on Wednesday evening as a partial solar eclipse drew the attention of spectators, athletes and fans. At Edgbaston, supporters watching Birmingham Phoenix take on MI London in The Hundred were among those able to witness the Moon cover more than 90 per cent of the Sun. The daylight faded dramatically as the eclipse reduced the Sun to a narrow crescent of visible light, creating an eerie atmosphere inside the cricket ground. Many spectators used special glasses to safely view the event, which was the fullest…

13

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Former Pakistan minister shares stage with Lashkar terrorists, threatens to ‘destroy’ India

Islamabad: In yet another incident that has exposed Pakistan and proved that the country remains a safe haven for terrorists, a former minister was recently seen sharing a stage with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists and issuing threats to India, while praising the terror organisation's founder Hafiz Saeed. The undated video is being widely shared on social media platforms that could show Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, Pakistan's former interior minister in ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan's government and the founder of Awami Muslim League, could be seen with Lashkar commanders Khalid Masood Sandhu and Qari Muhammad Yaqoob Sheikh. India TV Digital, however, cannot independently…

13

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Textile stock gains as company announces financial results, net profit rises 55% sequentially

Mumbai: Shares of textile sector company Nandan Denim are in focus and trading in the green even as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade as crude oil prices remained elevated amid the unresolved situation in the Strait of Hormuz. The action comes as the company has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. According to the information shared, the company has posted a 55.6 per cent sequential increase in net profit. On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, the net profit has surged over 32 per cent. Share price today The stock opened in…

13

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

PSG lift back-to-back UEFA Super Cups as Desire Doue’s late strike helps Paris beat Aston Villa

Salzburg, Austria: Paris Saint-Germain began their 2026/27 season with another European trophy as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in a fiercely contested UEFA Super Cup encounter at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg. Desire Doue delivered the decisive moment for the European champions, breaking behind the Villa defence before restoring PSG’s advantage. The 21-year-old’s finish ultimately settled a match in which Aston Villa repeatedly threatened to overturn the result. PSG had moved ahead in the 20th minute through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The forward cut in from the left before producing a finish that left goalkeeper Marco Bizot wrong-footed and gave Luis…

13

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Are banks open or closed today amid Karnataka Bandh over Cauvery issue? Check full details

Bengaluru: Kannada activists and several organisations have called a statewide bandh in Karnataka today, i.e. on August 13, 2026. The bandh was announced by pro-Kannada outfits on July 31 following the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) upholding the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's (CWRC) earlier order directing Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. The 12-hour bandh will remain in effect from 6 am to 6 pm. While there were reports of differences among various organisations over going ahead with the shutdown, Kannada activist Vatal Nagraj on Monday asserted that the bandh would be…

13

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Taskin Ahmed’s funny dance goes viral after dismissing Cameron Green: WATCH

Darwin: Bangladesh made an early statement in their first Test in Australia since 2003. The Najmul Shanto-led side left the hosts reeling at 74/4 before the opening session ended in Darwin. Bangladesh’s pace attack took advantage of a green-tinged surface, with Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain all making important breakthroughs. Notably, the day started with Australia captain Pat Cummins opting to bat first. The hosts had a decent start to the match as openers Jake Weatherald and Travis Head stitched a 45-run stand before the match began to turn. Mahmud managed to give Bangladesh the first breakthrough, dismissing…

13

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Abandon ship? US sailors trying to jump overboard as Iran conflict lingers on, families call for help

Washington: Multiple reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln have raised concerns about the mental health and well-being of crew members during the aircraft carrier's prolonged deployment in the Middle East due to the US-Iran war. The vessel, which carries around 5,000 sailors and Marines, has been deployed since November 21 and has recently been supporting US military operations in the conflict with Iran. The deployment was initially expected to end in May 2026, but it has since been extended indefinitely, with no official return date announced, according to family members who spoke to The…