Wednesday 19th August 2026

SPECIAL NEWS COVERAGE

NSE MD & CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan Delivers Keynote at FICCI Capital Markets Conference

Aug 19th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM| Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE, delivered the keynote address at the 23rd Annual Capital Markets Conference 2026, organised by FICCI, bringing together senior leaders and stakeholders from India’s financial and capital market ecosystem. The conference was graced by the presence of Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman, SEBI, along with other
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BSE MD & CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy Inaugurates PNB’s One-Stop Branch for Stock Brokers

Aug 19th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM|Punjab National Bank (PNB) has strengthened its engagement with India’s capital market ecosystem with the inauguration of a dedicated one-stop branch outlet for stock brokers in Mumbai. The initiative is aimed at providing integrated banking services to stock market intermediaries and enhancing ease of doing business in the financial services sector.
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HURL celebrates Independence Day with people-centric initiatives; bags CSR Lifetime Achievement Award

Aug 19th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM| Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) marked the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour at its Head Office and units at Barauni, Gorakhpur and Sindri, while reaffirming its commitment to employee welfare, community development and inclusive growth. At HURL Barauni, Managing Director Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty hoisted the National Flag.
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MMDR Amendment Act, 2026: Recasting India’s Mineral Governance Framework

Aug 19th, 2026 | By

Article The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 represents a landmark reform in India’s mineral governance under the MMDR Act, 1957. Passed by the Lok Sabha on 12 August and the Rajya Sabha on 13 August 2026, the legislation seeks to combine fiscal predictability with stronger national oversight of mineral resources. At
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A. Shiyas Appointed Inspector General in BSF on Deputation

Aug 18th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM|A. Shiyas, IPS (MP:2008), has been appointed as Inspector General in the Border Security Force (BSF) on deputation basis. The competent authority has approved his appointment under the usual terms and conditions governing central deputation. Following the order, the concerned authorities have been requested to relieve Shiyas immediately to enable him
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India Appoints New Ambassadors to Switzerland and Iraq

Aug 17th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM|The Government of India has announced two key diplomatic appointments, reflecting a strategic reshuffle of its foreign service leadership. Soumendu Bagchi, currently Ambassador to Iraq, has been appointed Ambassador to Switzerland, while Ajay A. Kumar, presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry, will succeed him as Ambassador to Iraq. The appointments strengthen
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Building a Healthier Viksit Bharat: Chhattisgarh Governor flags off Six REC-supported MMUs worth ₹7.21 Crore

Aug 17th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM| Under the CSR initiative of REC Limited, Governor of Chhattisgarh, Ramen Deka, flagged off six Mobile Medical Units (MMUs), worth Rs.7.21 Crore, at Lok Bhawan, Chhattisgarh, on August 15, 2026. The flag-off ceremony was held in the presence of Satyaban Sahoo, Chief Project Manager (CPM), Regional Office Raipur, REC Limited,
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BJP National President Nitin Nabin Announces New Central Office Bearers

Aug 17th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM|Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin has announced a major organizational restructuring, appointing key national office bearers across various posts. These new leadership appointments across state units and central coordination roles come into effect immediately to strengthen party administration and operational outreach nationwide. National Vice Presidents Smt. Vasundhara Raje Scindia:
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NBCC Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Patriotism, Inclusiveness and Social Responsibility

Aug 15th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM| NBCC (India) Limited celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour and a strong message of inclusiveness, unity and social responsibility at its project site at Leisure Valley, Noida Extension. The celebrations were marked by the unfurling of the national flag by Dr. K.P.M. Swami, CMD, NBCC, in the presence
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India@80: Leadership, Patriotism and Nation-Building Across the Country

Aug 15th, 2026 | By

By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM| India Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Pride, Unity and a Vision for Viksit Bharat India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with patriotic fervour, national pride and a renewed commitment to nation-building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the National Flag at the historic Red Fort and addressed
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