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Jammu, Aug 17: As part of the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026, the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Jammu & Kashmir, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, in collaboration with the local chapters/branches of Professional Institutes (ICAI) and (ICSI) on Monday organised and led a vibrant Tiranga Yatra at Bahu Plaza, Jammu.The Tiranga Yatra witnessed enthusiastic participation by officers and officials of the ROC J&K office, along with Jammu-based members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) led by CA Amit Gupta and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) led by CS…

The ABZORB 2000 handled airport miles, Coorg’s rain and multiple outfits while keeping my feet comfortable throughout the day. (Hindustan Times)Need extra funds for your next purchase?Loan up to ₹5 LakhsStarting at 11% p.a.*Check EligibilityI was invited to the New Balance store to try the Abzorb 2000 and the newer Abzorb 2010, and honestly, the 2010 barely got a chance. The Abzorb 2000 sitting on the shelf had already caught my eye. I tried every colour before settling on the black and silver, which felt like the obvious choice. The deep black mesh, silver detailing and those very visible cushioning…

A woman police sub-inspector and a journalist were among four people arrested for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of a businessman from Odisha’s Bolangir district, police said on Monday.Four people, including a woman police sub-inspector and a journalist, were arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a businessman in Odisha. (PTI/Representational Image)Hotelier Narendra Sahu (62) was allegedly abducted at gunpoint from Bolangir on August 14 and brought to Bhubaneswar, where he was tied up, assaulted and confined in a hotel in the Khandagiri police station area, they said.Police rescued him on August 15 after his family lodged a…

Top stocks to buy today on August 18, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Mphasis, Supreme Industries, United Spirits, and Kfin Technologies are the top stocks to buy that Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research, Mirae Asset ShareKhan has recommended for August 18, 2026:Buy Mphasis at CMP; Stop Loss: Rs 2415 on a closing basis; Target: Rs 2610-2650The stock broke out of a multi-month consolidation in August 2026, also crossing above its 200DMA. Over the past few sessions, it’s been consolidating just above the breakout point and the 200DMA.Once this sideways move resolves, the stock should break past its recent high of…

New Delhi: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra moved a privilege notice before Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against three senior officials, alleging a serious breach of protocol and contemptuous conduct after she was asked to vacate a circuit house in West Bengal’s Krishnanagar late in the night on August 14.In her notice sent under Rule 222 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, dated August 16, Moitra has sought action against Nadia District Magistrate Srikant Palli, Additional District Magistrate Nirpendra Singh, and Nazareth Deputy Collector Anamika Bera.Also read: TMC MP Mahua Moitra claims Nadia administration…

Food regulator FSSAI on Sunday said six companies have taken corrective actions like withdrawl of misleading labels and trade marks, following the notices issued to these companies for violations of law.In a social media post, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed that six Food Business Operators (FBOs) have taken prompt corrective actions following notices from the regulator.”Measures range from withdrawing misleading label claims to revising product packaging to ensure consumer safety and compliance,” it added.Giving details, the FSSAI said Livyor Ventures Pvt Ltd has withdrawn misleading claim of ‘vegan & healthy’.The company has submitted its reply with…

For many engineering graduates, a B.Tech degree is seen as a pathway to a stable career in the public or private sector. But many take a different route, as Odisha’s Vikramdev Mahapatra did.Vikramdev Mahapatra , founder of Ganga Bhumi Mushrooms (LinkedIn )Vikramdev, a B.Tech engineer, left his corporate career to spend 14 years working in the IT sector, to build a business in mushroom farming in Nabarangpur. His venture, Ganga Bhumi Mushroom, has reportedly grown into a commercial mushroom production and processing unit generating more than ₹10 lakh a month after expenses.NEET UG success story: At 51, NEET aspirant with…

Ajith Kumar’s family sports affiliations keep catching the attention of many. Though Ajith has developed his own identity through international car racing, his son Aadvik Ajith is now developing his own by playing football. Aadvik recently won a football championship, and thus, a new victory has given the family another reason to celebrate. Elated mother Shalini shared glimpses of the young footballer’s special moment.Aadvik Ajith’s football victoryAadvik’s team emerged as champions in a youth football tournament. Following the sports event, pictures of Aadvik posing with the championship trophy and medal surfaced on social media. He was also seen celebrating the…

Shortly after scoring a multimillion-dollar book deal for a debut author, the novelist’s agents pulled the plug. They could no longer support the project, they said, because they couldn’t verify that the book had been wholly written by their client.Yet with a new AI scandal engulfing publishing seemingly every month, it’s become more difficult to punt questions about its impact into some distant future.“This raises so many questions about authorship and what AI means for this industry,” the agency, Europa Content, told the publishers in a July letter after allegations of AI use swirled around “Call Me, I’ll Hide the…

India’s rapid transition to a nationwide E20 fuel regime (petrol blended with 20% anhydrous ethanol) has triggered a complex multidimensional debate at the intersection of macroeconomic energy policy, automotive engineering, supply-chain quality control, and consumer protection. While championed by the Government of India to reduce crude oil import dependency, save foreign exchange, and reduce carbon emissions, the rollout has ignited widespread friction regarding real-world mileage drops, mechanical vulnerabilities in legacy vehicles, chemical contamination risks, and the elimination of unblended petrol (E0) as a user choice at retail pumps.The regulatory baselineThe Government of India notified on February 17, 2026, that, effective…