Walmart Continues to Outperform Target as Retail Sector Faces Challenges

Investors are closely watching the market ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech on Friday, while keeping an eye on major technology stocks, which have seen a slow week. Retail investor favourite Palantir (PLTR) has recorded six consecutive losing sessions, resulting in a loss of $73 billion in market value. Today’s main …

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Bill Banning ‘Money Games’ Passed by Parliament

New Delhi, 21 August (Kiran News). The Rajya Sabha passed the bill related to the ban on online “money games” on Friday without any discussion. The Online Gaming Promotion and Regulation Bill, 2025, had already been passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday. With this, the bill has now received Parliament’s approval. While the bill …

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Foreign National Arrested in Assam with Indian Passport Bearing Pakistani Visa

Aadhar and PAN Card Also Seized, Police Investigation Underway Hojai (Assam), 21 August (Kiran News). A foreign national has been arrested from the Dabaka Morajar area in Hojai district. An Indian passport with a Pakistani visa stamp was recovered from the foreigner. After the arrest of a foreign citizen named Abdul Karim in Morajar, Hojai, …

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National Rural Development Conclave to Be Held in Udaipur: Shivraj Singh

New Delhi, 21 August (Kiran News). Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced that a two-day National Rural Development Conclave will be organised in Udaipur on 4th and 5th September 2025 to accelerate rural development work across the country with the cooperation of all stakeholders. Minister Shivraj Singh, while …

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Major DGGI Raid on Ratnakar Group Uncovers Multi-Crore Tax Evasion in Bhilwara

Bhilwara, 21 August (Kiran News). A major operation by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) was conducted on Thursday against the renowned Ratnakar Group, a leading steel bar manufacturer in Bhilwara. Separate teams from Jaipur simultaneously raided the group’s Gandhinagar-based office, plant, factory, and directors’ residences, initiating a detailed survey that began at around …

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Double Murder Shocks Pratapgarh: Man Kills Wife and Elder Brother With Axe

Pratapgarh, 21 August (Kiran News). A double murder in Billi Kheda village under Dhamottar police station in Pratapgarh district has shocked the entire region. In the early hours of Thursday, while villagers were asleep, a brutal crime unfolded inside a home. The accused, Premchand, first killed his wife with an axe. He then attacked his …

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Hero Glamour X vs Hero Glamour: New-Age Premium or Trusted Performer?

Hero MotoCorp has refreshed its 125cc commuter segment by launching the all-new Glamour X 125, a motorcycle that brings modern features and premium styling to one of the company’s best-selling names. While the classic Glamour stays in the market as a reliable workhorse, the Glamour X aims at younger, tech-savvy buyers. Here’s a detailed comparison …

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Reliance Jio Remains Cheapest Option Among Indian Telecom Operators: Report

New Delhi, 21 August 2025 (Kiran News). Reliance Jio continues to be the most affordable choice for mobile users compared to other telecom operators in India, according to a recent plan analysis report by BNP Paribas. The report highlights that while the three major telecom operators—Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi)—have aligned their pricing for …

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Only 30 Days Left for Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon in Udaipur, Runners Show Enthusiasm

Udaipur, 21 August 2025 (Kiran News). Only 30 days remain for the second edition of the Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon, organised by the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, Hindustan Zinc Limited, in Zinc City Udaipur. There is visible excitement among runners from India and abroad regarding the marathon. Scheduled to take place on 21 …

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