A Malacca-Singapore model for resolving Hormuz
The Malacca-Singapore experience has lessons for navigating the Hormuz impasse
The arithmetic of Tamil Nadus growth ambition
But, the States growth trajectory will determine when it reaches its $1.5 trillion ambition
Presumed ineligible: On the Election Commission of Indias SIR process
The Election Commission of India must end its method of deleting first and verifying later
Unsafe space: On the U.S. and on-orbit space control weapons
Deployment of weapons calls for multilateral governance in space
The Koran and politics of purdah
The historical record does not support the idea that Islam required women to be confined to their homes or excluded from public life
1,500 is not enough to run a household, and there is no study to show that it is helping women create long-term financial opportunities, said Sudha Dubey
100% drought likely to be declared in Maharashtra by month-end, says Minister
Never seen such severe dry spell: Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil; he adds govt. has initiated measures such as fee waiver for students, electricity bill waiver, and deployment of water tankers
BDCC bank waiting for govt. sanction for recruitment, says MLA
Belagavi students trained by zilla panchayat get into premier institutions
Delhi SIR: BJP, Congress seek more time for filing claims, objections
Both parties demand extension of September 30 deadline; Cong. leaders meet CEO, flag delays in issuing notices, long queues at election offices
Karnataka to track cancer patients after fake drug bust
In order to make it easy for laboratories, doctors, and pharmaceutical firms to differentiate between fake and original drugs, the department has written to the headquarters of Pfizer to release their reference standards, says Health Minister U.T. Khader
Water supplied across SCoR network 100% safe, says GM
ASR Collector reviews Trishul strategy against crime in district
Extension of special trains in A.P. ahead of festivals
Private hospital launches bike ambulances
Paneer, khoya, sweets in focus as Delhi steps up food adulteration checks ahead of festive season
Police coordinate with Food Safety Department for joint raids; officials flag use of detergents, chemicals and other adulterants in food products
Candidate appearing for Delhi Police physical exam falls unconscious, dies later
It says the demand is based on the principle of pro-rata sharein the flows realised. TheCauverytribunal and the SC had referred to the concept of pro-rata for adoption in times of distress
Delhi CM launches solar portal for citizens to register for rooftop solar scheme
21 Days, Multiple Breakthroughs: Bandipora Police Intensify Crackdown on Crime, Drugs & Social Evils
Bandipora, Sept 21 : Bandipora, Sept 21 : Bandipora Police have stepped up a district-wide crackdown on crime, narcotics and other social evils, reporting a string of enforcement breakthroughs in the first 21 days of Septemberfrom solving a 3.30 lakh theft case within 24 hours and recovering 21 stolen sheep to major narcotics seizures, fresh PIT-NDPS detentions, gambling arrests and action against illegal mining. One of the notable breakthroughs came in Bazipora Ajas, where police solved a theft case involving 3.30 lakh within 24 hours of receiving the complaint. A suspect was apprehended and the remaining stolen cash was recovered, while a motorcycle and mobile phone allegedly purchased with the stolen proceeds were also taken into possession. The district police also stepped up action against the drug menace, with several narcotics-related cases reported from different areas. At Aloosa, police recovered around 53 grams of charas from an individual during naka checking. At Shok Baba Sumlar, approximately 1.150 kg of charas was recovered from a scooty and the accused was arrested. At Pazalpora, police recovered around 200 grams of a charas-like powdered substance and registered a case under the NDPS Act. In a fresh anti-narcotics action on September 21, during naka checking at Rakh Duslipora Gadakhud in Sumbal, police apprehended Ab Majeed Dar, son of Mohd Qasim Dar of Nooripora Magam, Baramulla. During his personal search, approximately 10 grams of a substance suspected to be brown sugar was recovered. Police said FIR No. 213/2026 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Sumbal and further investigation is underway. In another major step against organised drug-related activity, Bandipora Police detained two alleged drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act. The detainees have been identified as Mohammad Rafiq Kaloo, son of Abdul Khali Kaloo, resident of Naninara, Sumbal, and Mohammad Younis Malla, son of Mohammad Yaqoob Malla, resident of Shilvat, Sumbal. According to police, Kaloo has been lodged in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal, Jammu, while Malla has been lodged in District Jail Anantnag. Police have said that stringent legal action will continue against individuals allegedly involved in the trafficking and distribution of narcotic substances. The enforcement drive also covered other social crimes. At Shahgund, five persons were arrested in a gambling case, while playing cards and 14,500 in stake money were seized from the spot. In another breakthrough, police solved a sheep theft case involving 21 sheep, tracing the stolen livestock to Qazigund and recovering all the animals before handing them back to their rightful owner. Action against illegal mining and unauthorised transportation of minor minerals was also intensified. Police seized five vehicles including three tippers, a tractor and a JCB in Ajas Sumbal in connection with alleged illegal mining. Separately, the Geology & Mining Department, with police assistance, challaned four tipper vehicles at Wangipora, Sumbal. Alongside enforcement, Bandipora Police have continued their focus on youth engagement and community policing. Sports tournaments under the Civic Action Programme-2026 brought together local teams in volleyball, cricket and football at different locations, providing young people with opportunities to participate in constructive and sports-oriented activities. The organisation of Thana Diwas programmes across the district has further strengthened police-public engagement, providing civil society members, traders, transporters, Auqaf representatives and other stakeholders an opportunity to raise their concerns directly before police officers. The recent enforcement activity has drawn appreciation from sections of the local population, particularly over the swift detection of theft cases, recovery of stolen property and intensified action against narcotics and other social crimes. Residents have also highlighted the increased visibility of naka checking and police response in different areas. Residents, while welcoming the recent drive, have called for sustained action against drugs, gambling, theft and other forms of crime, particularly to protect young people from falling prey to substance abuse and criminal activities. With simultaneous enforcement, anti-drug operations, community outreach and youth-oriented initiatives, Bandipora Police are continuing a two-pronged approach firm action against crime alongside stronger police-public engagement across the district. (KNS)
NewDUSUoffice-bearers visit SatyaNiketan, promise action on housing issues
Lawyers strike work over 50% pre-deposit for challan appeals
DTC contract drivers threaten to intensify stir on September 28
City police widens probe in case against Veeramani
CM exudes confidence in victory of party candidate in bypoll
A resolution was adopted thanking the voters of the Union Territory for giving a second term for the NDA government in Puducherry
Forum urges govt. to address concerns of fishermen on Karaikal Port master plan
The draft of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) had stated that the project was at the public hearing stage
Collector inspects dengue prevention measures in Cuddalore
Residents were advised to remove unwanted objects in which rainwater could collect, prevent water stagnation in household articles, and clean overhead water tanks at least once a week
SIT files chargesheet in Sai Krishnas alleged custodial death case
GCC identifies 593 mosquito breeding hotspots in city, intensifies measures for prevention of dengue
The GCC has imposed a fine of 5.91 lakh to penalise building owners responsible for mosquito breeding on their premises
Paramount reaches deal with states to settle their case challenging Warner buyout, AP source say
Today, billionaires have yet again bribed, censored, and bullied their way to the top, Alvaro Bedoya, senior adviser at the American Economic Liberties Project and former FTC commissioner, said in a statement
Launching the programme, G. Lakshmisha says officials of the Medical and Health, Police, Women Development and Child Welfare and other departments will take measures to check crimes under Operation Trishul
Scores of Vinayaka idols wash ashore after immersion, workers clear tonnes of debris
According to GCC data, 92.965 tonnes of waste, including 9,413 idols, were collected from the immersion sites between Sept. 19 and 20. Palavakkam accounts for the highest quantity of waste at 77 tonnes. The materials used in the idols can take days to dissolve, says scientist R. Ramasubramanian
Worker set on fire at Ponneri government hospital
Visakhapatnam tops YouthPOWER rankings in A.P. handbook
DBRC held livelihood support programme for waste and hair pickers in Vijayawada
Cultural performances mark Mahakavi Gurajadas 164th birth anniversary in Vijayawada
Flight services from Puducherry Airport disrupted
While intense heat prevailed throughout the day, an overcast sky and intermittent rain was witnessed from around 4.30 p.m
Good drivers may benefit from lower insurance premiums
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari had earlier said that the government was planning a negative points system to make drivers more accountable and improve road safety across the country.
Supreme Court issues notice on plea in sinking of MSC Elsa 3
A Bench headed by Justice K.V. Viswanathan sought a response from Elsa 3 Maritime Inc., the company that owned the vessel
A.P. Health Minister orders action against doctors and staff for remaining absent from duties
Stella Maris, Officers IAS Academy launch civil services coaching programme
Anitha warns of action against YSRCP activists who tried to attack Physical Education Teachers
With shortage in hydel and wind energy, KPCL to ramp up thermal power from January
Recently, KPCL managing director Rajendra Cholan met officials from the Ministry of Coal in New Delhi to discuss the coal requirement to ramp up thermal power.
State owes sanctioned subsidies, incentives worth 2,880 crore to 3,716 industrial units: KASSIA
Timely resolution of MSME concerns will strengthen investor confidence and improve the ease of doing business in the State, says trade body president, Ninganna Biradar
China expels generals accused of graft from Communist Party: state media
One of them, Zhang Youxia, held the position of the more senior of two vice chairmen on the Central Military Commission (CMC), making him China's highest-ranked general
RTC fetes 511 winners at 16th Inter-Shillong Cultural Fest
Shillong, Sep 21: Rabindranath Tagore Club, Laban celebrated the belated birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore along with prize distribution of 16th Inter Shillong Cultural Event 2026 at U Soso Tham Auditorium here on Sunday. The event was held in collaboration with Laban Bengalee Boys Higher Secondary School. Art & Culture Minister and MLA Sanbor Shullai [] The post RTC fetes 511 winners at 16th Inter-Shillong Cultural Fest first appeared on Highland Post .
If someone was running a resort or a commercial complex or having a shopping mall there or having immoral or illegal activity there, we would have thrown them out, said the CJI
KPSC comes up with reforms to ensure transparency in future exams
Key reforms to be implemented include changing format of OMR sheets, uploading answer sheets to the website for public access and so on
Tamil Nadu government hospitals running short of critical medicines for pre-term babies
Surfactant medicines are essential to inflate the lungs of preterm babies in need of the therapy. Inquiries with a number of hospitals and doctors reveal that a number of centres have been facing short supply of surfactant drugs
Depositors of finance firm participate in protest meeting seeking govt. action in recovering funds
Driver killed as truck collides with STC bus near Chengalpattu
U.K. charges man over alleged Rwanda genocide offences
Vincent Brown, formerly known as Vincent Bajinya, is charged with one offence of conduct ancillary to genocide and six offences of conduct ancillary to murder as a crime against humanity
Chess Olympiad: Uzbekistan hands India its first loss; women beat USA
T.N. Energy Resources Minister launches State solar subsidy scheme
Consumers who have applied from August 5 would be eligible to receive the combined Central and State government subsidy of 35,000 for 1 kilo watt (kW), 70,000 for 2kW, and1,00,000 for 3 kW
MMA wins AIMAs best management association award for 16th consecutive year
MMA executive director R. Vijayakumar said the award reflected the associations focus on management education, professional excellence, thought leadership and lifelong learning.
Night buses stoned in West Garo Hills; drivers hurt
Shillong, Sep 21: A group of miscreants allegedly attacked several Guwahati-Mankachar night super buses at Tikrikilla in West Garo Hills around 2 am on Sunday. The attackers pelted stones at the moving buses, damaging windshields and injuring a few drivers, triggering panic among passengers. According to passengers, about 10 to 12 people were involved and [] The post Night buses stoned in West Garo Hills; drivers hurt first appeared on Highland Post .
Teacher faces POCSO, BNS charges of raping 14-year-old who subsequently died; Article 311 provisions have been repeatedly invoked by the J&K L-G to fire State employees without enquiry, but this is the first use by the States elected government
Mamata faction of Trinamool unveils new symbol of football player
The new symbol is a footballer in the middle of a logo and around it, the partys new name Mamata All India Trinamool Congress is written in white letters on a blue background
Revanth directs officials to expedite Warangal super-speciality hospital works
Odisha puts 11 districts on high alert as low-pressure system likely to intensify
The India Meteorological Department predicts the system would move west-northwestwards and is likely to arrive near the north Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha coasts early on September 23
Exclusive interview with Naga filmmaker Theja Rio for movie Angh | The Hindu | TIFF 2026 winner
Director Theja Rios debut feature Angh has earned a place in the prestigious Platform Competition at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), making it one of the rare Indian films to achieve this recognition.
Money View to raise 1092 crore through IPO
Delhi SIR: Bibek Debroys name appears in draft roll despite his death in 2024
Several prominent names, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, BJP veteran L.K. Advani and Election Commissioner Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, have been flagged for notices in Delhis draft electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision.
Delhi SIR: Bibek Debroys name appears in draft roll despite his death in 2024
Several prominent names, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, BJP veteran L.K. Advani and Election Commissioner Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, have been flagged for notices in Delhis draft electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision.
Student housing platform Elevate Campuses to raise 2,100 crore via IPO
The net proceeds will be used to buy 14 K-12 entities/campuses in India and Dubai from promoter group companies, the repay debt and for unidentified acquisitions
Student housing platform Elevate Campuses to raise 2,100 crore via IPO
The net proceeds will be used to buy 14 K-12 entities/campuses in India and Dubai from promoter group companies, the repay debt and for unidentified acquisitions
NSE IPO subscribed nearly 6 times; attracts nearly 90,300 crore of demand
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Karnataka tightens marriage registration rules, says Aadhaar cannot be age proof
The direction came in the light of incidents where the age in the Aadhaar card and birth certificate were mismatched, resulting in child marriage.
Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy emphasised that efforts are being made to address all issues concerning the critical mineral recycling industry
Australias Albanese launches campaign for UNSC seat
DJ vehicle seized, operator booked in Adilabad district
SP Group bonds offered at premium on Tata Sons stake-sale plan, bankers say
SP Group entity Eqyizen Investment had raised 213.50 billion through three-year zero-coupon bonds at a yield of 18.95% in July; the bonds are now being offered at a yield of around 18.70%-18.75%, the bankers said
Meet Tigrino: Bolivias newly identified Tilcayo cat species
GST rate cuts have been offset by galloping inflation: Congress
The prices of several consumer goods had returned to nearly their pre-GST cut levels without any significant increase in consumption, the Congress spokesman claimed
Toddy shop owner, staff booked for allegedly serving minors
Several injured in dog attack in Keralams Thiruvananthapuram
According to reports, 15 people, including women and children, sustained injuries in the incident at Poonthura
What Is Nifty 50 and How Is It Calculated?
The Nifty 50 is a major stock index in India. It follows 50 large and liquid companies listed on the National Stock Exchange or NSE. The index tells you how this group of stocks has moved as a whole. It also gives a quick glimpse of a large part of the Indian equity market. Nifty Next 50 is part of the same family of indices. It comprises 50 stocks of Nifty 100 excluding Nifty 50 stocks. These two indexes have no common stocks. Both give readers another way of looking at large listed companies. What the Nifty 50 Tells You The index covers companies in many parts of the economy. They include banks, IT, energy, healthcare, autos and consumer goods. The index does not comprise just one sector. The base date for the index is November 3, 1995. Its value base is 1,000. As of March 30, 2026, Nifty 50 stocks accounted for around 53.73% of the free-float market value of all the stocks listed on the NSE. What is the Nifty 50 Index? The Nifty 50 is calculated on a free-float market capitalization basis. It has been using this method since June 26, 2009. The concept is simple. Only shares deemed to be available for public trading are included. The process is described here in five steps: 1. Evaluate the total market value : First take the total shares of a company. Multiply that by its present share price. The result is the total market value of the company. 2. Search for free-float shares : The index math does not include all of the shares. Shares held by the promoter are excluded. Excludes locked shares and some strategic holdings. This is the free-float part. 3. Use the IWF: IWF stands for Investable Weight Factor. This is a measure of the percentage of a company's stock that can be included in the index. The IWF is applied to the firms total outstanding shares. 4. Calculate free-float market cap : A simple formula is this: Free float market value = Total shares IWF Price per share This is done for all 50 stocks. The free float values are then added together. 5. Find the value of index : The official formula is as follows: Index Value = Index Market Capitalisation Base Free-Float Market Capitalisation x Base Index Value It changes the base when it needs to. This can occur following certain corporate actions or changes to indices. Such changes contribute to the index series' consistency over time. A Simple Example Lets say Company A has 100 crore shares. Each share is valued at Rs. 200. Its IWF is.60. So 60% of its stocks are factored into the index maths. It has a free-float market value of: 100 crore 0.60 200 12,000 crore For each index stock the same method is applied. A high free-float value gets a stock a high weight. A change in that stock can therefore have a large effect on the index. A stock with small weight does not affect the final move much. How Are Stocks Selected? A seat in the Nifty 50 is not for life. NSE Indices has set rules for entry and exit. The rules take into account market value, free-float, liquidity and impact cost. The index is reviewed biannually. Changes take effect on the last working day in March and September. Further changes may also occur. This could be after a delisting, a suspension or a scheme of arrangement. This review process ensures the stock list adheres to the rules stated. The current list should still be verified by means of market research. Why Nifty 50 Matters The index serves as a market benchmark. It also tracks daily movements in the cash market. It can be used as a benchmark for funds and portfolios. It can also be tracked by index funds and exchange-traded funds. The index has futures and options listed on the NSE. It can also help readers compare returns across time. For example, a fund may be compared to the index for the same period. But that does not mean both will give the same returns. Fees, cash levels and the fund plan could be a disconnect. Nifty 50 is not the list of all listed stocks. It simply tracks its chosen 50 stocks and their weights. Other indicators for other market views. Conclusion The Nifty 50 is a market index with 50 stocks. It employs the free-float market capitalisation methodology. Its value depends on the share price, the number of shares in issue, the IWF and the index base. These parts make index changes easier to read. You can also use it to look at another part of the Nifty 100 set, the Nifty Next 50.
Jagan seeks CBI probe into Mega DSC irregularities, Lokeshs resignation
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Kadayanallur union chairperson, deputy, councillors oppose Chief Ministers photo in council hall
Land cave-in along national highway near Mukkali in Keralams Kozhikode sparks concern
The cave-in occurred around noon at a site where excavation was under way for the foundation of a protective wall
GVMC plans to upgrade 228 km of roads in Visakhapatnam
Jaishankar to attend Partners for Multilateralism meet in New York as India backs UN-based multilateralism.
Keralam CM Satheesans chartered flight: no expense to government, say government sources
Bengaluru: Assistant drug controller suspended in counterfeit drug case
Bengaluru: Assistant drug controller suspended in counterfeit drug case
CPI(M) urges Dindigul Corporation to repair pothole-ridden roads
CPI(M) urges Dindigul Corporation to repair pothole-ridden roads
