Month: August 2026

Iran executes man accused of aiding U.S., Israel in anti-government protests

August 23, 2026 admin

Iran on Sunday (August 23, 2026) executed a man accused of carrying a chainsaw during January anti-government protests who was charged with acting as an agent of Israel and the United States. The judiciary said Majid Adineh had been convicted of “operational action in favour of hostile groups” in nationwide rallies that broke out late…

World

Informed consumers can shape insurance market

August 23, 2026 admin

One of the defining characteristics of mature consumer markets is not simply the abundance of products, but the quality of consumer decision-making. Across sectors, rising financial awareness, easier access to information and digital discovery are changing what people choose to buy and how they choose to buy. Consumers now expect to evaluate multiple options, understand…

Business

Stagger your bonds and steady your cash flow

August 23, 2026 admin

Imagine reaching retirement with a bond portfolio that works like a staircase. One bond matures this year, another next year, and another the year after, giving you access to money at different points instead of having to unlock the entire investment at once. This is the idea behind a bond ladder: spreading maturities across time…

Business

New Assamese documentary explores Bhupen Hazarika’s songs on social injustice

August 23, 2026 admin

GUWAHATI A new feature-length Assamese documentary analyses the late Bhupen Hazarika’s songs, which chronicle social injustice and historical events. The poster and trailer of the 82-minute Manuhar Gaan (The Hum of Humanity) were released in Guwahati on Saturday (August 22, 2026), a fortnight ahead of the conclusion of the music maestro’s birth centenary. Singer Manisha…

Nation

Centre pushes States to speed up PNG adoption, seeks district-level officers to drive LPG-to-gas transition

August 23, 2026 admin

The Petroleum Ministry has asked States and Union Territories to provide district-level administrative support to accelerate the shift of households from LPG to piped natural gas (PNG), seeking the appointment of nodal officers to coordinate with gas distributors and oil marketing companies. In an August 21 letter to State Chief Secretaries, Petroleum Secretary Neeraj Mittal…

Business

Ajit Doval to visit China on August 24 for talks with Wang Yi

August 23, 2026 admin

NSA Ajit Doval speaks on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas at a lecture, in New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: ANI National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Monday (August 24, 2026) to take part in the India-China Special Representatives (SR) talks on the boundary issue with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi….

World

No rush for Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s India visit, national interest priority: Minister

August 23, 2026 admin

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. File | Photo Credit: AP Bangladesh has said there was “no rush” for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India and Dhaka would not compromise its national interests even though it wanted a positive relationship with New Delhi, according to a media report. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir…

World

No permission for reservation reform protest at Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police

August 23, 2026 admin

A crowd gathered during the “Reservation Reform Satyagraha” demonstration called by the Reservation Reform Alliance (RRA) against caste-based reservation at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi. File. | Photo Credit: ANI Delhi Police on Sunday (August 23, 2026) said no permission has been granted to any individual or organisation to hold a protest or gathering at…

Nation

Bangladesh eyes more Australia Tests to hit next level

August 23, 2026 admin

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (C) holds the series trophy as he poses with team mates and team officials after the second day of the second cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at the Great Barrier Reef Stadium in Mackay on August 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said…

Sports

The science behind social media bans, and why they don’t work

August 23, 2026 admin

A ban restricts access, but it does not fix the environment around the child. For teenagers building their sense of autonomy, that restriction in itself can cause harm |Image used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: AFP Ask a sixteen-year-old about a social media ban, and you get an answer sharper than most adults…

Science