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Infra stock in focus as company’s board approves share buyback worth Rs 169.29 crore, check details
01
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

Infra stock in focus as company’s board approves share buyback worth Rs 169.29 crore, check details

Shares of real estate and EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) company Man Infraconstruction are in focus after the firm announced that its board of directors approved a buyback of equity shares. The board approved the decision at a meeting held on September 1, 2026. According to the information shared with exchanges, the company will buy a maximum of 99 lakh equity shares with a maximum investment of Rs 169.29 crore.ย  Details of buybackย  The transaction will be conducted in cash via the open market route through stock exchange mechanisms. Promoters, promoter group members, and persons in control of the company…
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India’s domestic traffic grows 4.2% YoY: Here’s how airport boom is creating new mobility opportunity
01
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

India’s domestic traffic grows 4.2% YoY: Here’s how airport boom is creating new mobility opportunity

As air travel expands into smaller cities and passenger volumes rise, a parallel opportunity is taking shape on the ground - connecting travellers seamlessly from airports to cities and destinations beyond them. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation,ย India's airports handled around 420 million passengers in 2025, compared with 401 million in 2024. Domestic traffic grew 4.2 per cent, while international traffic increased 7.5 per cent. At the same time, India's airport network has expanded from 74 airports in 2014 to 165 in 2026. Emergence of organised ground mobility This growth is creating a larger market for organised ground mobility.…
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SCO Bishkek declaration backs India’s anti-terror push, boosts fight against narco-terrorism and crimes
01
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

SCO Bishkek declaration backs India’s anti-terror push, boosts fight against narco-terrorism and crimes

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan): The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek has delivered several outcomes that strengthen India's cooperation with member states on terrorism, narco-terrorism, organised crime and other transnational security challenges. Earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the heads of state of other SCO member countries in signing the Bishkek Declaration marking the 25th anniversary of the organisation. The 26th SCO Summit was held in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek from August 31 to September 1, 2026, under the theme "25 Years of the SCO: Together for Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity." The declaration gives India a wider platform to put…
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RBI’s new loan rules: What changes for borrowers and all they need to know
01
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

RBI’s new loan rules: What changes for borrowers and all they need to know

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been tightening lending rules to ensure transparency in borrowing and protect consumers from hidden costs and unethical practices. The changes will benefit borrowers with clearer information regarding loan rates, fluctuating interest rates, electronic lending, and repayment options. However, it is important to note that the directions, which will be called "Reserve Bank of India (Interest Rates on Loans and Advances) Directions, 2026", are proposed to come into effect from April 1 next year. However, borrowers should note a few things. ย Increased transparency regarding loan costs According to Mukesh Pandey, Founder & MD, Rupyaapaisa.com,…
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Nepal floods horror: Husband watched wife drown before his eyes, says ‘I jumped from moving bus but she…’
01
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

Nepal floods horror: Husband watched wife drown before his eyes, says ‘I jumped from moving bus but she…’

Kathmandu: More than 1,000 people have reportedly died and nearly 4,000 remain missing after devastating floods hit Nepal, with the death count continuing to rise. Amid the destruction, heartbreaking stories are emerging of people who watched helplessly as their loved ones were swept away, leaving families shattered in a matter of moments.ย One such painful account has come from Badri Prasad Devkota, who was travelling with his wife and 34 other people to Gosainkunda -- a revered Hindu pilgrimage site in Nepal's Rasuwa district. Devkota told The Kathmandu Post that the bus was travelling at high speed when he suddenly saw…
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Indian Railways changes timings of two Vande Bharat Express trains from September 2: Check new schedule
01
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

Indian Railways changes timings of two Vande Bharat Express trains from September 2: Check new schedule

New Delhi: Indian Railways has revised the schedule of two Vande Bharat Express trains--- Varanasi-Ranchi and Varanasi-Deoghar--- for the convenience of passengers. Passengers travelling on these routes are advised to check the revised timetable before planning their journey. The Railways has revised the departure timings of the Varanasi-Ranchi and Varanasi-Deoghar Vande Bharat Express Trains by 10 minutes. This means both trains will now depart 10 minutes earlier than their previous departure times.ย  According to the revised railway timetable, train number 20888 Varanasi (Cantt)-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express will now depart at 3:55 pm instead of 4:05 pm. This means passengers boarding…
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Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi get relief as Pakistan HC bars solitary confinement
01
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi get relief as Pakistan HC bars solitary confinement

Islamabad: A Pakistan high court on Tuesday (September 1) directed jail authorities to ensure that former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi are not kept in solitary confinement. Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro announced the verdict after holding that petitions challenging the alleged solitary confinement of Khan and Bibi were maintainable. The 73-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician and his wife are currently being held at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, where they are serving lengthy prison sentences in corruption and related cases. Court directs implementation of directions within 15 days The court also directed jail authorities to…
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Indian Railways approves project worth Rs 675 crore, implementation of Kavach on 712 km route
01
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

Indian Railways approves project worth Rs 675 crore, implementation of Kavach on 712 km route

The Ministry of Railways has taken a major step to enhance passenger safety, ease train movement, and strengthen freight capacity by approving three key projects worth a total of Rs 675 crore. These include Kavach 4.0 in the Moradabad division of Uttar Pradesh, the Adra-Joychandipahar bypass in West Bengal, and a modern signalling system in the Samastipur division of Bihar. Kavach 4.0 will be installed in Moradabad division at a cost of Rs 170 crore The Indian Railways has approved Rs 170 crore for installing Kavach 4.0 on the remaining 712 route kilometres of the Moradabad Division of Northern Railway.…
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Intimidated by India? Pakistan PMO crops SCO group photo in desperate charade to exclude PM Modi
01
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

Intimidated by India? Pakistan PMO crops SCO group photo in desperate charade to exclude PM Modi

Pakistan's desperate charade to further a false narrative about its leadership was again exposed during the ongoing SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan,ย in a glaring faux pas by the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office.ย  In a post on X, Shehbazย Sharif's office posted a picture of him posing with other state leaders at the podium of the summit with the caption: "Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in a group photo with heads of state at the SCO Council of Heads of State Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on 1 September 2026." Pak PM shares cropped SCO group photograph One thing that stood…
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Randeep Hooda supports flood relief efforts in Assam
01
Sep
By The Press Editor
Entertainment

Randeep Hooda supports flood relief efforts in Assam

Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda participated in a flood relief distribution programme organised by Global Sikhs in Assam's Sivasagar on Saturday. He distributed rations and other essential supplies to the flood-affected population of Sivasagar. ย  The actor also visited gurudwara in Sivasagar and offered his prayers for the well-being of people in flood-affected Assam. ย  Hooda urged the public to contribute in any way possible, whether through direct involvement, prayer, or financial support to relief organisations to help the flood-affected population in Assam. ย  While serving langar, Randeep said, "This is the Sivasagar railway station, and many affected families have come…
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