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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday said it has done away with the requirement of issuing a Letter of Confirmation for credit of securities and will allow direct credit of securities to investors’ demat accounts.In a circular issued on January 30, Sebi said the move is aimed at simplifying and streamlining the process of credit of securities arising from investor service requests such as issuance of duplicate share certificates, transmission, transposition, claims from unclaimed suspense accounts and corporate actions.At present, listed companies and registrars and transfer agents issue a Letter of Confirmation to investors, which is…
Srinagar, Feb 05: Jammu & Kashmir Health and Medical Education Minister Sakeena Itoo informed the Legislative Assembly on Thursday that the comprehensive Drug De‑Addiction Rules are in final drafting stages and will soon be enacted, aiming to intensify the battle against the proliferating narcotics menace across the Union Territory.Responding to a query raised by Legislator Sham Lal Sharma on behalf of Devyani Rana concerning Drug De‑Addiction Centres, she announced that a stringent anti‑drug bill will also be tabled in the current budget session to address this pressing social concern. She underscored the necessity of mandating all medical and chemist outlets to install CCTV surveillance systems to…
A musical event will be held in Bengaluru on February 7, 2026, in honour of Madikeri Nagendra’s musical legacy. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Madikeri Nagendra’s sonorous voice and unique compositions have a special place in Kannada’s Sugama Sangeetha or journey of musical expression. An event titled, Sangeetha Sambhrama, will be a reminder of a bygone era of music that once played a major role in Karnataka’s musical milieu. The event commemorates Nagendra’s 75th birth anniversary and has been organised by his son, Bharath Nagendra. Born on September 16, 1950, to a culturally vibrant family, Nagendra’s early exposure to classical…
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Washington: The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), a specialised agency of the United Nations, has issued an epidemiological alert highlighting a significant surge in measles cases throughout the Americas region during 2025 and the early part of 2026.In its statement released on Wednesday, PAHO stressed the urgent need for member states to bolster routine surveillance and immunisation programmes. “The sharp increase in measles cases in the Americas Region during 2025 and early 2026 is a warning sign that requires immediate and coordinated action by Member States,” the organisation said.According to the report, the Americas recorded 1,031 confirmed measles cases in…
Accepting the award, Rouble said the prize was an honor for herself and for IndiaDUBAI, United Arab Emirates – An Indian teacher and activist known for creating hundreds of learning centers and painting educational murals across the walls of slums won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize on Thursday. Rouble Nagi accepted the award at the World Governments Summit in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, an annual event that draws leaders from across the globe. Her Rouble Nagi Art Foundation has established more than 800 learning centers across India. They aim to have children who never attended school begin…
Actress Kristen Stewart has acquired the historic, defunct Highland Theatre in Los Angeles. Driven by a fascination with old buildings, Stewart aims to restore the Spanish Colonial Revival gem, which opened in 1925. She envisions the theatre as a community hub, offering an alternative to corporate entertainment and celebrating movie culture beyond commercial interests. ‘The Twilight Saga’ star Kristen Stewart is on her path to accomplishing a lot of branches in her career. The actress had earlier made her directorial debut last year and has now made headlines for her recent real estate purchase. As per new reports, Stewart recently…
Last Updated:February 06, 2026, 07:40 ISTApple and Google are teaming up to make Siri work better, smarter and more powerful with Gemini but what’s the truth?Apple is working with Google for the new-gen Siri AI versionApple is bringing Siri AI with the help of Google’s Gemini AI model. The iPhone maker has chosen Google to be its AI partner that will be offering new Apple Intelligence features and most likely have a lot to do with the Siri version. When the news broke, most people were worried about Apple’s need to run these platforms through Google’s servers, which has been reportedly…
India’s Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has singled out Abhishek Sharma as the most dangerous batter in world cricket right now, citing the youngster’s consistency and fearless approach at the top of the order.Speaking on India Today’s Salaam Cricket, Pant said Abhishek’s current run of form is no coincidence, stressing that sustained success at the highest level can only come from a solid process backed by belief.T20 World Cup | ‘Our flight is booked and we are going’ – Suryakumar Yadav on Pakistan’s boycott“Going by current form, it is Abhishek Sharma. He is so consistent. Even…
Thiruvananthapuram, BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday alleged that the LDF government’s budget was filled with promises that remained unfulfilled even after a decade in power.Addressing reporters here, Chandrasekhar said the last budget presented by the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government did not reflect the promises made to the people when it came to power.”The last budget of the UPA government at the Centre was similar to the LDF government’s budget in the state. It contains only promises, with no real achievements over the past 10 years. People should ask why nothing was done during this period,” he said.He alleged that…