just now (732+ words) New Delhi, Nov 25 (PTI) Issuing detailed guidelines for Debenture Trustees (DTs), Sebi on Tuesday said that they need to have a separate business entity for carrying out non-Sebi regulated financial activities. In its circular, Sebi issued detailed specific conditions DTs are required to follow while undertaking non-Sebi-regulated activities. It said,"The DT shall undertake such activities that are not regulated by Sebi only at arms" length basis through one or more Separate Business Unit (SBU) of the DT, segregated by a Chinese Wall and ring-fenced from the Sebi regulated activities". The regulator had recently added a new rule clarifying what additional activities a DT may undertake apart from Sebi-regulated work. Under the framework, DTs may carry out activities regulated by other financial-sector regulators such as RBI, IRDAI, PFRDA, IBBI, MCA and IFSCA, provided they comply with those regulators" requirements. They…...

just now (324+ words) Sri Anandpur Sahib, Nov 25 (PTI) Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday asked the Sikh community to unite under the party banner to "take back" the management of Sikh institutions and shrines, which he alleged have been taken over by the Centre and various state governments. Addressing a religious congregation at Sis Ganj Gurdwara here as part of the 350th martyrdom anniversary celebrations of ninth Sikh guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, Badal said the community cannot protect its religious institutions unless it came together under "one flag". The management of Takht Huzoor Sahib and Takht Patna Sahib has slipped out of the community's hands because Akali Dal has been weakened in the recent years, he said. Badal also accused the Centre and Haryana government of "engineering" the formation of a separate Gurdwara Management Committee for the state. Accusing Punjab Chief…...

just now (182+ words) Shimla, Nov 25 (PTI) The Himachal Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation (HPSEDC) is set to organise a special recruitment drive for 300 delivery riders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first week of next month. An official spokesperson on Tuesday informed that the state government has announced a new overseas employment opportunity for the youth of Himachal Pradesh. He said that interested candidates can apply through a Google Form link. "The recruitment is being conducted by HPSEDC, in collaboration with the Department of Labour & Employment, and a recruitment agency registered with the Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of AED 2500, along with commission and tips, amounting to approximately Rs 70,000 to Rs 1,00,000," he added. He further said the applicants must be 10th pass, aged between 20 and 37 years, possess basic English knowledge and hold a valid…...

just now (172+ words) Dhaka, Nov 25 (PTI) A massive fire broke out on Tuesday at a densely populated slum in Bangladesh's national capital, officials said. No casualties have so far been reported in the fire in the Karail slum in Dhaka's Mohakhali area. According to Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) media officer Talha bin Jasim, the blaze erupted around 5:22 pm. He said that 11 fire-fighting units rushed to the scene to bring the fire under control. According to eyewitnesses, the firefighters were struggling to bring the blaze under control. "The fire still appears uncontrollable," the Jugantor newspaper reported, quoting eyewitnesses. The cause of the fire could not be ascertained immediately, Talha said. An official said narrow alleys and densely built structures made it difficult to control the fire, while severe traffic jams delayed some of their units from reaching the scene on time. Korail…...

just now (299+ words) Mumbai, Nov 25 (PTI) Implementation of the new labour codes will boost consumption by Rs 75,000 crore and increase share of formal workforce by at least 15 per cent, economists at SBI said in a note on Tuesday. The code, which has been implemented from November 21, will also increase social security cover to up to 85 per cent in the next three years and reduce the unemployment rate by 1.3 per cent over the medium term, they said in a note. "With a saving rate of approx 30 per cent, the implementation will result in a consumption boost Rs 66 per person per day post-implementation. This could lead to an approx consumption boost of Rs 75,000 crore," the note said. The four codes will empower both workers and enterprises, building a workforce that is protected, productive and aligned with the evolving world of work, the economists said. Elaborating…...

9+ min ago (313+ words) Bigg Boss 19s finale is almost here, and with just two weeks left for the final showdown, if you believe that is the most exciting thing, think again. Ex-contestant Nehal Chudasama shared a clip on her Instagram story that has left viewers confused and excited at the same time. While resharing the video, a user wrote on X, "Bigg Boss 19 wale ghar ka drama khatam nahi hua! " Evicted contestants are back together and cooking up something HUGE " Kya yeh spin-off hai? Reunion episode? Ya kuch aur zyada dhamakedaar? " Tell us'what do you think is coming next? (sic)" The Last Nomination Task in Bigg Boss 19 With another nomination in the recent episode, every remaining contender has now been nominated for the upcoming week, pushing the stakes to unprecedented levels. Contestants now in the danger zone include Gaurav Khanna, Farrhana Bhatt, Amaal Mallik,…...

10+ min ago (249+ words) Another World Cup. Another statement. And another reminder that India still sets the global standard in kabaddi. The Indian women's kabaddi team stamped their authority once again, defeating Chinese Taipei 3528 in Dhaka to claim their second straight Women's Kabaddi World Cup title. But it was the celebration that stole the show. Just like Rohit Sharma's iconic Ric Flairstyle walk during India's 2024 T20 World Cup triumph in the Caribbean, Ritu Negi delivered her own spine-tingling version. Trophy clasped tight, she slow-walked toward her teammates, soaking in the moment as the crowd roared. Then, in one smooth lift, she hoisted the trophy skyward " and the entire squad erupted around her. If Rohit's walk became a cricketing meme-turned-moment, Ritu's is set to join kabaddi folklore. How The Final Unfolded The team looked sharp from the start of the tournament, sweeping all their group-stage matches…...

12+ min ago (74+ words) One Dead, Several Hospitalised After Toxic Gas Leak In Maharashtra's Vasai One Dead, Several Hospitalised After Toxic Gas Leak In Maharashtra's Vasai A chlorine cylinder used for water purification at the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation's water tank leaked releasing hazardous fumes into the surrounding area. The toxic gas affected nearly 10 to 15 people in the vicinity. Among those critically injured, one died while being rushed to the hospital, according to preliminary information....

14+ min ago (359+ words) Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano has erupted for the first known time in 10,000-12,000 years, spewing plumes of thick smoke and ash high into the sky and impacting air travel thousands of miles away in India. The volcano is situated in Ethiopia's Erta Ale Range. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia experienced multiple powerful eruptions in 2025, but unlike Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano, it was not a long-dormant volcano. Can a volcano stay dormant for thousands of years? What is a dormant volcano? Has it happened in the past? A volcano is a rupture or opening in the Earth's crust through which magma (molten rock), gases, and ash escape from beneath the surface. Over time, the erupted material builds up around the vent, forming mountains or hills called volcanic cones. Dormant volcanoes can remain quiet for decades, centuries, or even thousands of years. Dormancy…...

15+ min ago (393+ words) New Delhi, Nov 25 (PTI) A company belonging to telecom tycoon Sunil Bharti Mittal's family office will sell 3.43 crore equity shares, or 0.56 per cent stake, in Bharti Airtel for about Rs 7,190 crore (USD 806 million) on Wednesday. Indian Continent Investment Ltd (ICIL), a promoter entity of Sunil Bharti Mittal family office, will sell shares through one or more share sales on the Indian stock exchanges at a floor price of Rs 2,096.70 per share, a 3 per cent discount to Bharti Airtel's closing price of Rs 2,161.60 apiece on the NSE on Tuesday, according to a term sheet seen by PTI. An email query sent to Bharti Airtel did not elicit any reply till the filing of the story. Under the proposed transaction, the share sale will comprise up to 34.3 million shares (3.43 crore shares), representing 0.56 per cent of the outstanding share capital by the selling shareholder....