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The historic tank has become a casual evening hangout spot for families, college students, walkers and small vendors From paniyaram and bread omelettes to thattu vadai and momos, indulge in your favourite snacks, shop for clothes, and jewellery, and apply mehendi designs on your hand as you take an evening stroll around the historic tank
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Four held for attempt to murder businessman by blast in car in Bagalkot
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How Share Market Trading Apps Are Changing Investing Habits in India
Indias investment landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. What was once considered a complex activity reserved for experienced investors has now become accessible to millions through smartphones. The rise of the share market trading app has played a major role in this shift, making investing more convenient, affordable, and engaging for people across different age groups and income levels. The Rise of Mobile-First Investing Historically, investing in the stock market involved extensive paperwork, multiple interactions with brokers, and limited access to market information. Today, investors can open an account online, complete verification digitally, and begin investing within a short period. Thanks to the share market trading app , countless first-time investors are entering the stock market with ease. Investors can track stocks, research companies, monitor portfolios, and execute trades directly from their smartphones. This ease of access has significantly lowered the barriers to investing. As a result, participation is increasing not only in metropolitan cities but also across tier II and tier III cities, expanding India's retail investor base. Increased Participation from Young Investors A share market trading app has made it easier for Millennials and Gen Z investors to include stock market investing as part of their financial planning. Unlike previous generations, young investors are comfortable managing their finances digitally and prefer platforms that offer speed, convenience, and real-time access to information. Many young investors begin with small investments to gain market experience while gradually developing disciplined, long-term investing habits. Easy Access to Market Information Earlier, investors largely depended on newspapers, television channels, or financial advisors for market updates. Today, a share market trading app provides instant access to: Live stock prices Market news and announcements Company financials Research reports Watchlists and price alerts Access to timely information enables investors to make more informed decisions rather than waiting for updates through traditional channels. Having multiple sources of market intelligence within a single platform has also improved transparency and convenience. Growth of Self-Directed Investing Technology has empowered investors to take greater control of their financial decisions than ever before. Today, individuals can research companies, analyse markets, and manage their portfolios without relying solely on brokers or financial advisors. Modern share market trading apps support this trend by offering educational content, market insights, research tools, screeners, and portfolio analytics. These resources help investors better understand financial markets and make informed investment decisions. As self-directed investing continues to grow, financial literacy and investor participation are also increasing. More individuals are actively tracking their investments, understanding market movements, evaluating risks, and taking responsibility for their long-term wealth creation. Wrapping Up The rapid adoption of the share market trading app has fundamentally changed investing habits in India. By making market access simpler, faster, and more affordable, these platforms have encouraged greater participation from young investors, first-time market participants, and individuals across the country. Beyond enabling transactions, share market trading apps are improving financial awareness, encouraging self-directed investing, and helping people take a more active role in wealth creation. As digital adoption continues to grow, these platforms are expected to play an even greater role in shaping the future of investing in India.
Short: Partition wounds yet to heal fully even after eight decades: LG Sinha
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LG Sinha Addresses Partition Horrors Remembrance Day event at Srinagar
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 14: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the solemn observance of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day at Tagore Hall, Srinagar. The event was marked by collective remembrance and a reaffirmation of national unity. In his address on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor paid heartfelt tribute to all those citizens who endured unimaginable suffering during the partition of 1947 and whose sacrifices continue to inspire generations. The Lieutenant Governor emphasized that the wound of partition continues to exist as a pain in the collective consciousness of every Indian. Decades after the partition, their sacrifice reminds us that the wound remains unhealed, lingering as a generational pain in India's collective soul. On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, we are not merely recalling the past but we are giving voice to those millions whose voices were taken away from them. I wish to reiterate with firm resolve that we will not allow their pain to be buried in the dust of history. Remembering them is fulfilling our duty towards humanity. We will preserve their memories. Remembering them with complete truthfulness, honesty, and utmost sensitivity is the most sacred tribute. I believe that their stories are an indelible chapter of our national consciousness, and their sacrifice will forever remain alive in the soul of Mother India, the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor urged the people of UT of Jammu Kashmir to treat this day as an occasion of introspection and national resolve. He called upon the youth, farmers, workers, and women to rise with courage and determination, to turn the pace of time towards progress and harmony. The Lieutenant Governor praised the resilience of people who rebuilt their lives with courage and enriched the countrys social fabric and cultural heritage with historic traditions and values. Todays occasion is an opportunity to acknowledge the pain of the past and strengthen our unwavering commitment to peace, harmony and national unity. This day reminds us that only the lessons of history can make the future secure and humane, the Lieutenant Governor said. He noted that the partition divided families and displaced communities from Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir and Chhamb. He paid tribute to those who faced decades-long discrimination within the UT due to Article 370. The Lieutenant Governor said that Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ended their suffering and granted them equal rights like any other citizen of the country. The Lieutenant Governor also paid tribute the countless families who sacrificed during the tribal invasion months after partition. Within a few months of partition, enemies of the nation carried out terror attack under the cover of tribal invasions. Indian army and people fought bravely. The struggle and sacrifice of countless families are an integral part of the collective memory of Jammu Kashmir. Today, I humbly pay tribute to the patience, hard work, and unbroken patriotism of all those families, he said. Addressing the youth, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized that partition is not merely history but a living memory of millions of families. He urged them to learn from the experiences of the past, to reject enmity and communal bitterness, and to build bridges of trust. He called upon them to construct a developed India that is inclusive and empowered. The youth of Jammu Kashmir must ensure that the mistakes of the past are never repeated in the future. Where walls were once raised, you must build bridges of trust and construct a Viksit Bharat that is inclusive, the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor reminded the gathering that Indias strength lies in its diversity. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from Gujarat to Goa, from Assam to Arunachal Pradesh, India is a confluence of languages, cultures, traditions, and beliefs, he said. Through partition, enemies of the nation tried to destroy this spirit of unity in diversity, but India has continuously moved forward with pride and confidence. We must take a pledge to acquaint future generations with the pain of partition, to strengthen peace and harmony, and to ensure that such a tragedy is never repeated. Building a self-reliant Jammu Kashmir is a shared duty and national unity remains the bedrock of our strength, security and collective progress, the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor visited the photo exhibition on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. A Two- minute silence was observed in the memory of those who lost their lives during the Partition of India. The event also featured a moving theatrical performance by the artists that brought to light the trauma, hardship, and displacement experienced by millions during the Partition. Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board; Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Shaleen Kabra, Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti Department, Shri Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary Culture; Shri Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organisation) BJP J&K; senior officials, prominent citizens from different walks of life and youth in large number were present.
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State government also decides to agree to Centres requirement to display emblem in front of houses built under PMAY, despite stiff resistance from Opposition LDF
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