Abhishek Trivedi

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Sunil Mittal to step down as Airtel Payments Bank Chairman; Shabnam Sinha named successor

Shabnam Sinha will succeed Sunil Bharti Mittal as Airtel Payments Bank chairperson from October 1, following RBI and board approval.

27 days ago

Video: Kunickaa Sadanand Joins JPSC, JSSC Aspirants' Protest In Jharkhand, Urges Government To Hold Talks & Be 'Accountable'

Actress Kunickaa Sadanand joined the JPSC and JSSC aspirants' protest in Ranchi on Sunday and interacted with the students, including a hunger-striking aspirant. She urged the Jharkhand government to remain transparent and accountable while asking protesters to give authorities time to find a solution

27 days ago

Sensex, Nifty rally for 4th straight session as lower crude oil price boosts sentiment

Oil prices hold steady as Strait of Hormuz traffic slows amid stalled Iran-US talks

Oil prices remained steady on Monday as reduced vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns over global crude supplies, while Iran-US talks showed no significant progress. Brent crude rose 0.42 per cent to $88.89 a barrel, while WTI gained 0.21 per cent to $82.57

27 days ago

Karnataka BJP leader files police complaint against Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row

Karnataka BJP leader Vikas Puttur filed a police complaint against Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi over her alleged conduct during the rendition of Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters in Delhi on Independence Day.

28 days ago

Air India Delhi-Amritsar flight briefly infringes Pakistani airspace, probe ordered

'He said it was unloaded': Injured screeners recall Air India Express passenger's gun going off at Varanasi airport

Two AAICLAS screeners were injured after a passenger's licensed pistol accidentally discharged during a weapons check at Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport on Sunday morning. According to media reports, the passenger, identified in reports as Kamlesh Rai, was travelling to Mumbai with his wife.

28 days ago

Oil-price volatility, El Nino effects to keep pressure on imported commodities, headline WPI

Oil-price volatility, higher insurance and freight costs, and strengthening El Nino effects in August-September are expected to keep pressure on imported commodities, food prices and headline WPI inflation, economists said. Headline WPI stood at 9.8 per cent in July

28 days ago

Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar in Vimal Pan Masala Ad

Explain In 15 Days: Tukaram Mundhe's Notice To Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn Over Vimal Pan Masala Ad

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reportedly issued show-cause notices to Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their Vimal Elaichi advertisement, alleging that it amounts to surrogate advertising for Vimal Pan Masala, which is prohibited in Maharashtra.

28 days ago

Gutka ban order not withdrawn: K'taka Health Minister

Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader clarified that the state government has not withdrawn its ban order on gutka, but has prohibited nicotine-laced gutka and pan masala in the interest of public health. He said the move would not affect arecanut growers, claiming it could instead push up arecanut prices.

29 days ago

Omar Abdullah renews J&K statehood demand, says PoK could have sought reunion

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday that people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) could have risen to demand their merger with J&K if the Centre had not abrogated the region's special status and revoked its statehood in 2019.

29 days ago

India Turns 80: Kedarnath Temple Joins Independence Day Celebrations With Patriotic Spirit, Tiranga Unfurled Atop Shrine

The tricolour flag was hoisted atop the Kedarnath temple to celebrate 80th Independence Day. Despite the rain and fog, devotees and locals at Kedarnath shrine were filled with enthusiasm for Independence Day.

29 days ago

Milky Mist flags insurance, food safety, technology and management risks in RHP

Milky Mist Dairy Food has flagged several business risks in its red herring prospectus (RHP), including inadequate insurance coverage, food safety incidents, technology disruptions and challenges in retaining key management personnel.

29 days ago

Govt removes 12-minute advertisement duration cap for television channels

The government has decided to remove the 12-minute advertisement duration cap for television channels, citing increased competition in the broadcasting sector and the need to ensure a level playing field with digital media.

29 days ago

Join hands to transform Karnataka into $3 trillion economy by 2047, says CM Shivakumar on I-Day

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, addressing the state's 80th Independence Day celebrations in Bengaluru, called on Kannadigas to join hands with his government to transform Karnataka into a $3 trillion economy by 2047

29 days ago

E20 petrol saved Rs 1.90 lakh crore in forex as OPEC weighs August oil output hike

Govt cuts export duties on petrol, diesel and ATF

The Central government cut export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), reducing the petrol levy to zero, diesel's total export duty to Rs 24 per litre from Rs 25.5 and ATF duty to Rs 19.5 per litre from Rs 22. The revised rates apply only to petroleum products cleared for export

29 days ago

Vande Mataram Played at Congress HQ as Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Skip Red Fort I-Day Celebrations for Second Year

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi skipped the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort for the second consecutive year, amid continued political tensions between the government and Opposition.

29 days ago

After Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji honoured with Doctor of Letters by La Trobe University

Rani Mukerji has been honoured with an Honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) by Australia's La Trobe University for her nearly three-decade contribution to Indian cinema. She becomes the second Indian film personality after Shah Rukh Khan to receive the prestigious honour.

Aug 14, 2026

BCI halts enrolment of NALSAR 2026 graduates amid row over CJI Surya Kant in convocation, withdraws move later

The BCI has also sought a factual report from the university on the persons allegedly instrumental in initiating and organising a campaign concerning CJI

Aug 14, 2026

Shakeela reveals spending ₹3 lakh on neck surgery due to phone addiction: 'Don't watch unnecessary videos, even mine'

Shakeela has urged people to drastically limit excessive phone use after undergoing neck surgery, which she described as a major operation. In her YouTube vlog, the actress said she spent up to four hours gaming while lying sideways, before watching reels for hours.

Aug 13, 2026

'Our Water, Our Right': Karnataka Bandh Over 12,000-Cusec Cauvery Release Sparks Fierce Protests In Mandya, Bengaluru Remains Unaffected |

RS: Kharge flags 'stage purification' after Ramlila speech; Nadda assures probe

Kharge expressed deep anguish, stating that he had spoken only about people's problems without referring to any religion or community. Yet, he alleged, some individuals associated with the BJP later "purified" the stage.

Aug 13, 2026

Jharkhand students continue to protest; demand reforms, accountability in JPSC, JSSC

Jharkhand protest day 20: Security tightened as students prepare to lay siege to CM's residence on Aug 20

Students are demanding comprehensive recruitment reforms and a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the JPSC Civil Services and JSSC-CGL examinations. The agitation intensified after a clash near the Jharkhand Assembly on August 10, while the Congress and BJP have extended support to the protesting students.

Aug 13, 2026

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Articles by Abhishek Trivedi

Sunil Mittal to step down as Airtel Payments Bank Chairman; Shabnam Sinha named successor

Video: Kunickaa Sadanand Joins JPSC, JSSC Aspirants' Protest In Jharkhand, Urges Government To Hold Talks & Be 'Accountable'

Oil prices hold steady as Strait of Hormuz traffic slows amid stalled Iran-US talks

Karnataka BJP leader files police complaint against Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row

'He said it was unloaded': Injured screeners recall Air India Express passenger's gun going off at Varanasi airport

Oil-price volatility, El Nino effects to keep pressure on imported commodities, headline WPI

Explain In 15 Days: Tukaram Mundhe's Notice To Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn Over Vimal Pan Masala Ad

Gutka ban order not withdrawn: K'taka Health Minister

Omar Abdullah renews J&K statehood demand, says PoK could have sought reunion

India Turns 80: Kedarnath Temple Joins Independence Day Celebrations With Patriotic Spirit, Tiranga Unfurled Atop Shrine

Milky Mist flags insurance, food safety, technology and management risks in RHP

Govt removes 12-minute advertisement duration cap for television channels

Join hands to transform Karnataka into $3 trillion economy by 2047, says CM Shivakumar on I-Day

Govt cuts export duties on petrol, diesel and ATF

Vande Mataram Played at Congress HQ as Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Skip Red Fort I-Day Celebrations for Second Year

After Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji honoured with Doctor of Letters by La Trobe University

BCI halts enrolment of NALSAR 2026 graduates amid row over CJI Surya Kant in convocation, withdraws move later

Shakeela reveals spending ₹3 lakh on neck surgery due to phone addiction: 'Don't watch unnecessary videos, even mine'

RS: Kharge flags 'stage purification' after Ramlila speech; Nadda assures probe

Jharkhand protest day 20: Security tightened as students prepare to lay siege to CM's residence on Aug 20

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'