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J&K PDP has announced staging of protests at the district level across J&K to mark 7th anniversary of abrogation of Article 370 on August 5.

04

Aug

Politics

J&K PDP has announced staging of protests at the district level across J&K to mark 7th anniversary of abrogation of Article 370 on August 5.

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday directed all party office bearers to ensure participation in district-level protests to be held by it across Jammu and Kashmir to mark the seventh anniversary of abrogation of Article 370. The protests will be held on August 5, demanding the restoration of Article 370 and release of political prisoners, the party said.The decision was taken at a PDP meeting chaired by Mehbooba on Tuesday. "As decided by the PDP president Mehbooba Mufti during today's meeting with senior party leaders, MLAs, district presidents of parent, women and youth wings .... all party…

Zaheer Khan, former India pacer, joins LPL’s Jaffna franchise as co-owner

04

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Zaheer Khan, former India pacer, joins LPL’s Jaffna franchise as co-owner

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Zaheer Khan has joined the Lanka Premier League's Jaffna franchise as the co-owner. The Jaffna franchise has been acquired by a Stockholm-based international sports ownership group, Anchor Sports AB. Zaheer, the 2011 World Cup winner with India, is co-owner of the group. A report in Cricbuzz confirmed the development, adding that the acquisition has been rebranded as 'Anchor Jaffna Kings', as the franchise enters a new ownership era. Zaheer Khan 'thrilled' to take over the franchise The Anchor Sports AB group has been owned by Nagendra Siddoutam along with Zaheer. Speaking on the development, Zaheer…

Salman Khan unveils ‘Bigg Boss 20’ teaser with cryptic twist

04

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Salman Khan unveils ‘Bigg Boss 20’ teaser with cryptic twist

JioHotstar and Colors have unveiled the first teaser of ‘Bigg Boss’ Hindi Season 20, giving viewers their first look at the milestone edition of the reality show ahead of its September 6 premiere. Ek se bhale do..#BiggBoss Starts 6th September on #JioHotstar and #ColorsTv pic.twitter.com/ULIoP5H0VX — JioHotstar (@JioHotstar) August 4, 2026 The teaser also marks the return of Salman Khan as host, introducing what the makers describe as a new chapter for the franchise. In the teaser, Salman Khan makes a dramatic entrance alongside a majestic horse before delivering a cryptic line: "Jo Karan Arjun mein hua tha,…

Sai Sudharsan to miss first Test against Sri Lanka? Report hints another setback for India

04

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Sai Sudharsan to miss first Test against Sri Lanka? Report hints another setback for India

New Delhi: India have been dealing with multiple injury concerns as they gear up to face Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series from August 15 onwards. The Shubman Gill-led side will be missing out on their talisman Jasprit Bumrah, who has been ruled out of the series due to a knee injury he picked up during the England ODIs last month. Moreover, India will also be without Washington Sundar for at least the first Test as he suffered a hamstring injury in the England series. Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Akash Deep are also on the mend from…

Indian-flagged vessel sinks after attack in Red Sea off Yemen coast; MEA condemns strike

04

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Indian-flagged vessel sinks after attack in Red Sea off Yemen coast; MEA condemns strike

New Delhi: An India-flagged cargo vessel capsized and sank after being hit by a projectile near the Yemeni coast on Tuesday ( August 4), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. All 14 crew members aboard, including 13 Indian seafarers, were safely rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and brought to the Port of Mokha. MEA condemns attack Condemning the attack on the commercial vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, the MEA said that the Embassy in Riyadh is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Yemeni authorities for the safety and security of the crew. "We condemn the attack…

Sensex jumps 544.39 points to settle at 78,639.03, Nifty above 24,750, Indigo among top gainers

04

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Sensex jumps 544.39 points to settle at 78,639.03, Nifty above 24,750, Indigo among top gainers

Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Monday amid broad-based buying as easing tensions in the Middle East and a sharp decline in global crude oil prices boosted investor sentiment. FII inflows also strengthened the sentiments of investors. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 888.68 points or 1.16 per cent higher at 78,639.03. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 78,895.10 and a low of 78,497.34, gyrating 397.76 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up by 30.70 points or 1.60 per cent and ended the session at 24,774.30. The broader market ended the session in the green.…

BCCI plans to bring in three new pacers if India fail to qualify for WTC final

04

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

BCCI plans to bring in three new pacers if India fail to qualify for WTC final

New Delhi: Jasprit Bumrah’s constant battle with injuries has forced BCCI to build a new pace attack in Test cricket. The star pacer will remain the go-to option, but the goal is to develop a strong group of pacers who can fill his void in the longest format. The management is eyeing players with good pace and those who can generate bounce off the surface. Meanwhile, Bumrah has been a vital cog in India’s bowling attack, but over the last few years, multiple injuries and workload management concerns have left India’s Test unit suffering. BCCI also understands that the pacer…

Missed July 31 ITR deadline? Here’s what you can still do to minimise penalties, protect your tax benefits

04

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Missed July 31 ITR deadline? Here’s what you can still do to minimise penalties, protect your tax benefits

New Delhi: Missing the July 31 ITR filing deadline doesn't mean you've lost the chance to file your return. Taxpayers who are not required to get their accounts audited can still file a belated return until December 31, 2026. However, Adhil Shetty, CEO of BankBazaar, says that any further delay could mean paying more and missing out on important tax benefits. Filing late comes at a cost The first impact of filing late is the cost. A belated return can attract a late filing fee of up to Rs 5,000, depending on your income. "If you still have any self-assessment…

‘I want to change the colour of my medal’: Lovlina Borgohain eyes Asian Games glory after 2023 Asiad silver

04

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

‘I want to change the colour of my medal’: Lovlina Borgohain eyes Asian Games glory after 2023 Asiad silver

New Delhi: Lovlina Borgohain won a medal in the only major event that was missing from her illustrious cabinet when she clinched a silver during the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Lovlina, the 2023 world champion, lost out on a gold in the 75kg category in Glasgow and settled for silver, but now eyes glory at the Asian Games. She has a silver medal at the Asiad, but she wants to change the colour of the medal she won in the 75kg category in the Hangzhou Games 2023. As she landed in India after another strong display, Lovlina has quickly shifted…

Last chance to buy Rs 200 dividend stock, check record date and other details

04

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Last chance to buy Rs 200 dividend stock, check record date and other details

Mumbai: A lot of companies are announcing financial results for the April-June quarter of FY26. Meanwhile, some companies are also paying dividends for the past financial year. One such company is Karnataka-based engineering firm Disa India, which has announced a substantial dividend to its shareholders. Disa India will pay investors a final dividend of Rs 200 or 2,000 per cent per share with a face value of Rs 10. This dividend is for the 2025-26 financial year. Disa India dividend record date Disa India Limited stated in an exchange filing on May 19 that the dividend payment would be subject…