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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Pakistan, which signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement (called the Mecca Pact) with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, is facing a dilemma as the Mecca Pact has not failed; it was announced before it was built, according to a report. The report in India Narrative says that Pakistan can field a limited deployment; it cannot easily fund a long war. The FY27 budget sets defence at Rs 3.0 trillion (2.1 per cent of projected GDP) against Rs 8.05 trillion for debt service (5.6 per cent) and promises the IMF an underlying primary surplus of 2 per cent of GDP, Rs 2.83 trillion, says the report. Each extra 10 per cent of defence spending, therefore, costs Rs 300 billion: 0.21 per cent of GDP, 10.6 per cent of that surplus, about $1.1 billion, close to the $1.21 billion IMF tranche awaiting Board approval. Pakistan is squeezed from both sides: Riyadhs money makes failing to deliver costly, while an IMF that wants any fuel support limited and inside the budget makes overdelivering costly, the report argues. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement is a trilateral collective security alliance signed on August 7, 2026, by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. Four weeks after the first Houthi barrage on Saudi cities, the Mecca Pacts committee announced on October 5 that it would activate collective deterrence and ensure the rapid deployment of agreed forces. Within five days Pakistans Information Ministry had called a New York Times report of Pakistani air strikes on the Houthis fake and fabricated, its Foreign Office had ruled out crossing into Yemen, and Trkiyes foreign minister had ruled out troops for attacks on another country, said the report. Houthi-claimed attacks killed three Saudis at Riyadhs airport. The pact was activated and disowned in the same week. That contradiction is the argument: a collective-defence promise whose content its authors will not state cannot deter, the article noted. Moreover, for India, an overstretched Pakistan, dependent on Riyadh and the IMF, is a less predictable neighbour, not a weaker one, the report added.
Digital Desk | Dehradun, Oct 14 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Wednesday hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's allegations that Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was attempting to shield infiltrators, urging for the deportation of illegal Bangladeshis staying in the country. Rawat also said that there is no point in questioning Rahul Gandhi as it is the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA which has been in power for the past 12 years. On Tuesday, Home Minister Shah said: I want to tell Rahul Gandhi that his strategy to protect infiltrators through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), has been very well understood by the people and they will now not fall into your trap. Also, I want to tell Rahul Gandhi to prepare himself for losing in the 2029 (Lok Sabha) polls. Union Minister Shah's reaction came as Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar continues to face heat over allegations of irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls. Speaking to IANS, Harish Rawat said: Border security is in your (BJP-led Centre's) hands. No matter how strict the steps you take, we will support those actions. If infiltration is increasing and terrorism is still flourishing inside Kashmir, then questions should be asked to those who have been in power for the last 10 to 11 years. What is the point of directing these questions at Rahul Gandhi? Strict action should be taken against infiltrators. If possible, as we have been saying, deport them. There are crores of illegal Bangladeshis residing in India, why are you not deporting them? he added. Further referring to the BJP's counters against the Opposition's vote chori allegations, Rawat said: Their anger is understandable as their (BJP's) vote theft has been caught. Rahul Gandhi has been raising his voice against it earlier as well, and today, he is leading the INDIA bloc. Now, the one who was made to carry out the theft stands openly exposed as a perpetrator, and the faces of those who were orchestrating the theft are also becoming clear, the former Uttarakhand CM remarked, targeting the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the BJP-led Union government. Meanwhile on Tuesday, Home Minister Shah had lashed out at Rahul Gandhi, who had asserted that he would continue the fight to restore democracy in the country, saying that the Congress has been losing polls ever since he assumed the party's leadership.
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Digital Desk | Surat, Oct 14 (IANS) A medical store owner in Surat has been arrested for allegedly repackaging a veterinary liver supplement into smaller bottles and selling it as a medicine for human use after affixing counterfeit labels of Himalaya Liv.52 Drops, the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Gujarat Police said on Wednesday. The accused, Mohammed Sajid Ibrahim Mulla, 51, who operated Shree Shantinath Medical Store in the Gopipura area of Athwa, was apprehended during a joint raid by the SOG and the Food and Drugs Department on October 13. According to police, the accused allegedly refilled Himalaya Liv.52 Protec Liquid Animal Feed Supplement into smaller bottles and labelled them as Himalaya Liv.52 Drops, a product marketed for human use. He allegedly sold the repackaged liquid to customers as medicine for human treatment. Deputy Commissioner of Police (SOG) Rajdeepsinh Nakum said the team had received information about the alleged activity at the medical store and conducted a joint raid following verification. The accused was refilling the Liv.52 Liquid Animal Feed product, available in one-litre and five-litre containers, into smaller bottles and selling it as Liv.52 Drops used for the human liver. He had been selling the medicine for the last one year and sold around 1,000 bottles, Nakum told IANS. During the raid, the team seized a five-litre container of the veterinary supplement, a 60 ml bottle of Liv.52 Drops, empty bottles, caps, stoppers, counterfeit stickers and a mobile phone. The seizure included one five-litre container of Himalaya Liv.52 Protec Liquid Animal Feed Supplement valued at Rs 1,050, one 60 ml bottle of Liv.52 Drops valued at Rs 140 and a mobile phone valued at Rs 30,000. The team also recovered seven empty bottles without labels, seven additional empty bottles with capacities of 60 ml and 100 ml, seven caps, seven stoppers and six stickers bearing the Liv.52 Drops 60 ml label. Officials put the total value of the seized items at Rs 31,195. An offence has been registered against the accused at Athwa police station under Sections 123, 125, 336(2), 336(3), 336(4) and 278 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Nakum cautioned people against taking medicines without consulting a qualified medical practitioner. People should not take any medicine, whether Ayurvedic, homoeopathic or allopathic, without a prescription from a medical practitioner, he said, warning that taking products intended for animals could be harmful to humans. The police have also appealed to anyone who purchased medicines from the store and subsequently experienced adverse health effects to seek medical treatment and contact the police.
'I just want to keep learning and growing: Caicedo keen to improve at Chelsea
Digital Desk | London, Oct 14 (IANS) Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has expressed his desire to continue improving and contribute more to the club, describing his time at Stamford Bridge as a journey that has helped him mature both as a player and as a person. The 24-year-old Ecuador international joined Chelsea on August 14, 2023, and has established himself as a key figure in the team's midfield. After missing matches at the beginning of the current season, Caicedo returned to action against Bournemouth on Saturday and produced an impressive performance in Chelsea's 5-1 victory. Reflecting on his time at the club, Caicedo said the challenges he faced during his initial season helped him develop and gain valuable experience. It has been a great journey for me, more than three special years at one of the best clubs in the world, Caicedo said in an interview published by Chelsea. In my first season, I passed some tough moments, I would say. They helped me to grow, to keep developing, and to be in the position I am in right now. I can look back and say its a pleasure for what I passed, he added. The midfielder said he remained grateful for the support he had received from the club and was determined to repay that faith through his performances. Now Im just enjoying trying to do everything for this club, because they gave me everything. They helped me in every way, and Ive grown up a lot because of them. I have more experience now, Im more mature, and I just want to keep learning and keep doing what Im doing, he said. Caicedo also acknowledged the responsibility that comes with being part of Chelsea's leadership group. Although he prefers to lead through his performances rather than words, he said he was working on becoming more vocal on the pitch. I think every coach tells me that I can improve talking on the pitch, you know? Because they know that I'm a leader, but it will be better for me if I start talking more with the players. I try my best, but its not in my nature. So when I'm not able to talk, I just try to show even more, he added. The midfielder said he wanted to continue giving supporters reasons to celebrate through consistent performances and hoped to win more silverware with the London club. I can say Chelsea is my home because they treat me like I've been here for a long, long time. Its a special place for me, Caicedo said. The only thing I can say is that I want to always be the same, but even more so on the pitch. I want to always show my teammates, the coaches, and the fans just what I'm capable of, he added.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Department of Rural Development's proposal for the continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) with a total outlay of Rs 53,428 crore for five years from 2026-27 to 2030-31, which will cover a total of 3.20 crore beneficiaries across all 36 states and UTs across the country, according to an official statement. The approval includes renaming of the scheme and sub-schemes, revision in eligibility criteria, coverage and rate of assistance for divyangjan pension and continuation of pension schemes for old aged and widows and family benefit scheme in its existing form. The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) will now be called the Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana, while the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) has been renamed the Pradhan Mantri Vridhavastha Pension Yojana, and the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) is now named the Pradhan Mantri Vidhawa Pension Yojana. The Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) and National Family Benefit Scheme will now be named the Pradhan Mantri Divyangjan Pension Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Parivar Labh Yojana, respectively. The amount of assistance under the Divyangjan Pension Scheme will now be Rs 375 for the age group of 0-79 years and Rs 625 for 80 years and above. The following changes have been made along with enhancement of the rate of assistance under the scheme: The criteria for benchmark disability under the scheme will be 40 per cent against 80 per cent at present, and the minimum age criterion for the disability pension will now be from birth. The pension schemes for the old aged and widows and the family benefit scheme will continue in their existing form. Guidelines consisting of the change in eligibility criteria, number of beneficiaries and rate of assistance under divyangjan pension will be issued and implemented within three months, the statement said. The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) was launched on August 15, 1995 for assistance to poor households to fulfil the responsibility of the Central government under the Directive Principles of State Policy in Article 41 of the Constitution. The intention in providing 100 per cent central assistance is to ensure that assistance to the beneficiaries everywhere in the country is uniformly available. The Rights of Persons with Disability Act 2016 has necessitated changes in the eligibility criteria for disability pension and linked it to the Benchmark Disability of 40 per cent. In addition, it has also mandated the disability related assistance to be invariably 25 per cent higher than similarly placed schemes being mooted for other categories.
IMF slashes Bangladesh GDP growth forecast by 25 pc, sees inflation at 10.9 pc: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its economic growth forecast for Bangladesh by 25.58 per cent to 3.2 per cent for FY 2026-27 against 4.3 per cent projected in April, a report has said. According to analysis by The Daily Star, the IMF also projected average inflation in Bangladesh to rise to 10.9 per cent in the current fiscal year, reversing the easing seen in FY26 when average consumer price inflation fell to 8.7 per cent, it added. The IMF's inflation projection is higher than the World Bank's forecast of 8.6 per cent for FY27 made earlier this month. However, both multilateral lenders have cut their growth forecasts for Bangladesh. On the other hand, the report mentioned that India is projected to grow by 7 per cent in both FY27 and FY28. In South Asia, India is projected to grow by 7 per cent in both FY27 and FY28, among the fastest rates in the region, the report said. The World Bank recently revised down its forecast for Bangladesh to 3.4 per cent, while the Asian Development Bank trimmed its projection to 4 per cent in September, according to the report. It would be the fourth consecutive year of slowing economic growth, as energy shortages, banking sector vulnerabilities, subdued credit growth and tight fiscal constraints continue to weigh on Bangladeshs economy, according to The Daily Star. On the global economy, the IMF expects growth to slow to 3.1 per cent in 2026, down from 3.5 per cent last year with the war in the Middle East and a surge in artificial intelligence-related investment pulling economies in different directions, it said. The IMF has projected advanced economies to grow by 2.1 per cent this year and emerging and developing economies by 3.7 per cent. The IMF said the global outlook masks growing disparities, with 32 economies expected to account for 95 per cent of global growth, down from 54 in April. About 47 per cent of economies have had their growth forecasts downgraded.
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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Wednesday that the new industrial policy of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government that will be released just before the forthcoming Diwali festival will also have a transparent land policy as well as an incentive policy to attract big ticket investment in the state. He made this announcement while speaking at the inauguration of the Rs 6,000 crore phenol and acetone plants of Haldia Petrochemicals Limited at the industrial township of Haldia in East Midnapore district of West Bengal, which is also the native district of the Chief Minister. The Group of Ministers entrusted with the task of formulating the new industrial policy had already submitted the proposals on this count. Before the forthcoming Diwali festival, the final industrial policy will be presented to the industry fraternity. The new policy will also have a transparent land policy as well as a transparent incentive policy. The incentive policy will provide details of incentives, including power tariff subsidy, that will be provided to the investors, Chief Minister Adhikari said. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister also launched a scathing attack against the previous Left Front and Trinamool Congress governments in West Bengal, accusing both the regimes of systematically destroying the industrial ambience in the state. Militant trade unionism and even assault of industrialists during the previous Left Front regime had driven away several industrial units from West Bengal during the 34-year Left Front regime from 1977 to 2011. Thereafter, during the previous 15-year Trinamool Congress regime from 2011 to 2026, the flawed land policies of the state government, rampant corruption and extortion had made industrialists averse towards West Bengal. Now time has come to move on and move out of that bad phase, Chief Minister Adhikari said. He also made a promise that the state government will operate on the industrial front in such a manner that in the next one year West Bengal will become the industrial destination for industrialists throughout the country. Let us go to Bengal -- will be the new aim of the industrialists within a year. No one can stop the tide of industrial inflow in the state in the coming days. West Bengal will move forward with a double-engine government. More industrial investment will be made in the state in the coming days, the Chief Minister said.
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BHEL Q2 net profit jumps 120 pc to Rs 810 crore; shares hit record high
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) shares surged to a record high on Wednesday after the state-run engineering major reported a 120 per cent year-on-year jump in net profit for the September quarter (Q2 FY27), driven by strong revenue growth and an improvement in operating margins. The Maharatna public sector undertaking reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 810 crore for the quarter ended September 2026, compared with Rs 368 crore in the corresponding period last financial year (Q2 FY26), according to its stock exchange filing. The sharp rise marked a 120.1 per cent year-on-year increase in earnings. Revenue from operations rose 23.8 per cent to Rs 9,300 crore during the quarter from Rs 7,511 crore a year earlier. The company's operating performance also improved significantly. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased 76.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,026 crore from Rs 581 crore in the year-ago period. BHEL's EBITDA margin expanded to 11 per cent in the September quarter from 7.7 per cent a year earlier, as per its regulatory filing. However, the company reported higher expenses during the quarter, with other expenses rising to Rs 721 crore from Rs 391 crore in the previous quarter. Separately, BHEL's board approved a capital expenditure proposal of around Rs 500 crore to set up additional manufacturing facilities for thermal and nuclear equipment at its Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant (HEEP) in Haridwar. The investment is aimed at expanding the company's manufacturing capabilities in line with growing demand from the power sector. The board also cleared the merger of the Electrical Machines Repair Plant (EMRP) in Mumbai with the Electronics Division (EDN) in Bengaluru. The Electronics Division will serve as the merged entity, with the restructuring taking effect from November 1, 2026. The strong quarterly performance further extended BHEL's stellar stock market rally. The stock has gained more than 58 per cent so far in 2026 and is up 99 per cent over the past year. Over a five-year period, BHEL shares have surged more than 521 per cent, delivering multibagger returns to investors. With Wednesday's rally, the stock touched a record high of Rs 463.60, more than doubling from its 52-week low of Rs 229.70 recorded in September 2025.
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The fatal ejection of a 42-year-old man from the Goliath roller coaster in Georgia has renewed scrutiny of amusement park safety standards and inconsistent state-level oversight across the US.
Upang Lalita Vrat 2026: Date, mantra, puja vidhi and religious significance
Upang Lalita Vrat, also known as Lalita Panchami, will be observed on October 15, 2026, during Sharad Navratri. The observance honours Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari through fasting, mantra chanting, offerings and puja. Devotees can check the Panchami Tithi timings, customary worship steps and religious significance ahead of the festival.
13 Arrested In Manipur For Sharing, Monetising Sexual Content On Telegram
Investigators are also expected to establish how the material was obtained, who operated or administered the Telegram channels, how the content was circulated and whether other users or financial beneficiaries were involved.
Telangana to become $1 trillion economy by 2034, $3 trillion by 2047: CM Revanth Reddy
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday said the state aims to become a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2034 and a three-trillion-dollar economy by 2047, outlining a development strategy based on three zones
Meerut Blue Drum Murder Case: Muskan and Sahil Sentenced to Death
In a landmark and chilling verdict, a district and sessions court in Uttar Pradeshs Meerut has sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her lover, Sahil Shukla, to death for the gruesome murder of her husband, Saurabh Rajput. District and Sessions Judge Arvind Kumar Mishra pronounced the capital punishment nearly two years after the crime shook the nation, [] The post Meerut Blue Drum Murder Case: Muskan and Sahil Sentenced to Death appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Abhishek Sharma Is India's Chris Gayle?
Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has lauded Abhishek Sharma for becoming the fastest batter to reach 2,000 T20I runs, comparing his explosive ability to Chris Gayle. Pujara also highlighted Sharma's growing maturity and Ishan Kishan's crucial role at number three for the Indian team in the shortest format, emphasising his powerplay maximisation.
Tirumala Tirupati temple hundi collection falls amid low pilgrim turnout
Hundi collections at Tirumala temple dropped to Rs 2.92 crore on the opening day of the Navaratri Brahmotsavams. Approximately 83,322 devotees visited the temple, with a notable drop in pilgrim turnout. Around 3.4 lakh laddus were sold during the festivities, indicating local participation. The temple saw more visitors during the Hamsa Vahanam procession compared to the Chinna Sesha Vahanam.
Chaos At Gujarat Resort Over Objection To 'Aslam Band' At Navratri Event
Prior to the event, representatives from Hindu Yuva Sangathan and the International Parishad had submitted petitions to the local police station and the district collector
Houthis Claim Attack on Saudi Oil Giant Aramco, Vow More Strikes
Saudi Arabia, the world's top crude oil exporter, has in recent days come under sustained attack in a dramatic escalation in the war with the Houthis.
Andhra Govt, AM/NS India to Set up Skill Development Centre in Anakapalli
The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with AM/NS India to set up the centre
Gaming Consoles Face Threat of Extinction as Cloud and AI Boom
Games streamed over the internet will grow to a $38 billion market by 2035 and may eventually kill off the dedicated video-game console as a mass-market product
GATE 2027 Application Correction Window Opens Today, Check Steps
IIT Madras opened the GATE 2027 application correction window from October 14 to October 21, 2026 on the official GOAPS portal.
Noida Approves Six-Lane Underpass At Parthala Chowk To Ease Peak-Hour Traffic Jams
'Avoid argument with wife': Greater Noida man tries to climb down from 21st floor, falls to death
Nirmala Sitharaman heads to Bangkok for IMF and World Bank annual meetings
Her five-day itinerary includes discussions with global finance leaders, bilateral meetings with counterparts and sessions on infrastructure investment and economic reforms
Unused mini fans, vapes and smartwatches: A critical mineral gold mine
Sales of fast tech like mini fans and disposable e-vapes, as well as wearable health tech such as heart monitors and smartwatches are soaring. They're creating a new e-waste problem but are full of hidden treasure.
WATCH: Trumps new press secretary Katie Zacharia calls husband my president
The 41-year-old made the gaffe while discussing how her family was adjusting to her new role and whether the demanding job would affect her personal life. Speaking about her family of four children, Zacharia slipped up while referring to her husband, saying, my president, excuse me, my husband
Abhishek Banerjee Interrogated by Police Over August Clash in Kolkata
Abhishek Banerjee appeared before police for questioning regarding an August clash involving TMC activists and municipal officials. Abhishek Banerjee Interrogated by Police Over August Clash in Kolkata
Death Penalty For Muskaan Rastogi, Lover Sahil Shukla In Meerut Blue Drum Murder
Meerut blue drum murder case: After 126 hearings and 22 witness statements, District Judge Arvind Kumar Mishra ruled that Muskaan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla conspired to kill Saurabh Rajput and concealed his dismembered body inside a drum using concrete and sand.
Navratri celebrations at Hazaribag Jail
IMD Issues 5-Day Thunderstorm and Rain Warning Across Coastal and Southern Odisha Districts
The weather pattern across Odisha is set for a notable shift just ahead of the festive season. According to the regional centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar, a fresh spell of rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, is expected to affect several parts of the state for the next five days, starting [] The post IMD Issues 5-Day Thunderstorm and Rain Warning Across Coastal and Southern Odisha Districts appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Abhijeet Dipke Gets A Taste Of Public Anger At Delhi Airport, Man Shouts, 'Kyu Desh Ko...' WATCH
In another latest confrontation, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke faced public backlash on Wednesday after a man shouted at him while he was leaving Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. In a video of the incident, the man can
KIMS, BIMS and Liverpool NHS bodies plan India-UK health pact
Hyderabad: KIMS Hospitals, the BIMS and leading Liverpool NHS organisations on Wednesday, October 14, announced plans for a clinical and academic partnership to advance research, medical education and healthcare innovation between India and the UK. A memorandum of understanding was signed during a Liverpool City Council delegations visit to Hyderabad, a release said. The collaboration Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Why Are You Ruining The Country?: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke Heckled At Airport
Upon returning to the Capital, Dipke targeted the Centre over the five-day judicial custody for his comrades Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das.
Meerut Blue Drum murder case: Death sentence for Muskaan and Sahil
Meerut: A court in Meerut, on Wednesday, October 14, convicted Muskaan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla in the Saurabh Rajput murder case, better known as the Blue Drum murder case, and sentenced them to death. Both Muskan and Sahil were produced before the court through video conferencing. Muskaans parents had told the court that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
NCPCR takes note of Hyderabad lawyer
Hyderabad: Taking cognisance of a complaint highlighting how children bear the brunt of unsafe roads and the lack of school-zone infrastructure in Telangana, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has directed the states Director of School Education to take necessary action. In his order dated August 6, NCPCR director V Ramanadha Reddy Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Sebi proposes market cap-based SME listing norms, lower application size
Sebi proposes halving the minimum SME IPO application value to Rs 1 lakh, raising the operating profit threshold and easing offer-for-sale restrictions for institutional investors
