AMARKANTAK, Madhya Pradesh — Nearly 700 devotees joined BJP MLA Bhawna Bohra-led Kanwar Yatra on its second day, as the 151-kilometre Bhawna Bohra Kanwar Yatra continued from Amarkantak to Bhoramdeo. Sixteen members of the Baiga tribal community were among those taking part in the pilgrimage, which began after devotees collected water from the Narmada River and offered prayers to Maa Narmada.
Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye Defence Pact Faces First Big Test After Jazan Houthi Strike
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The newly announced defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye has come under scrutiny after a Houthi drone strike targeted an Aramco refinery in Jazan, with no publicly announced military response from the other two members. An analysis published by The Jerusalem Post said the incident has raised early questions about how the three-way collective-defence arrangement would function during an actual security crisis.
Manappuram Finance Q1 Results: Profit Soars 341%, AUM Hits ₹69,635 Crore
Manappuram Finance Q1 Results: Manappuram Finance Ltd reported a sharp improvement in its first-quarter performance for FY27 on August 11, with consolidated net profit rising 341.40% year on year to ₹585 crore. The gold-loan-focused non-banking financial company also reported a 57.20% increase in assets under management, while its board declared an interim dividend and approved Ashish Singh as the next Managing Director and CEO from January 1, 2027.
JSSC Junior Engineer Paper Leak: SIT Makes Key Arrest in Mumbai
RANCHI, India — The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the 2022 Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) Junior Engineer paper leak has arrested Arun Kumar, the alleged absconding director of the examination-conducting agency Bynsis Technology Pvt Ltd, from Mumbai. Police said Kumar was arrested and sent to judicial custody on August 10.
Sham Foam IPO Opens: ₹40.48 Crore Issue, Price, Lot Size & Key Details
NEW DELHI, India — Sham Foam Limited has opened its ₹40.48 crore initial public offering (IPO) for subscription on August 11, 2026, with the issue scheduled to remain open until August 13. The Haryana-based manufacturer of polyurethane foam, mattresses and home-comfort products is raising capital through the BSE SME platform to support capacity-related investments, working capital requirements and general corporate purposes.
Duan Jansen Gets His Big Break as South Africa Name New-Look Namibia Squad
WINDHOEK, Namibia — South Africa have handed Duan Jansen his maiden international call-up for their upcoming white-ball tour of Namibia, with the twin brother of Marco Jansen set to get an opportunity alongside a group of emerging players and returning internationals.




