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Sahil Lochab, injured during the CJP Parliament march in Delhi on 20 July, says two pellet fragments remain in his eye after two surgeries and doctors have given him one month to await possible improvement. He also described repeated attempts to register an FIR before Rahul Gandhi’s intervention on 21 August.
The Unified Payments Interface has completed a decade of digital payments, with annual transaction volume rising from 1.78 crore in FY 2016-17 to more than 24,162 crore in FY 2025-26. The platform is now operational in 11 countries and connected to 703 banks.
The RBI’s special USD-INR forex swap facility has raised a record $73 billion in 11 weeks, according to the supplied report. The FCNR(B) deposit window will now close early on 31 August 2026, one month ahead of the previously indicated schedule.
Union minister Prahlad Joshi said India has no shortage of sugar despite retail prices reaching ₹65 a kilogram or more in some places. He attributed the increase to Red Rot disease and El Niño conditions, while the government said it was monitoring prices and considering temporary raw sugar imports ahead of the festival season.
The Government of India has offered to divest 3% equity in Hindustan Copper Limited through an Offer for Sale, with an option to sell an additional 3% if the issue is oversubscribed. The OFS will open at a floor price of ₹514 per share.
The Reserve Bank of India’s special USD-INR forex swap facility has mobilized US$73 billion in foreign exchange inflows by August 21, 2026. FCNR(B) deposits contributed US$65.40 billion, prompting the central bank to bring forward the facility’s closing date after the scheme surpassed its objective ahead of schedule.
Urban Company says Kent RO has agreed to remove advertisements and social media content challenged in a Delhi High Court dispute over claims about the filter and service life of Native water purifiers. The order also restricts further promotional material making similar claims that could damage Urban Company’s reputation.
Several Turkish military aircraft have reportedly made repeated flights to Pakistan, landing at airbases near Rawalpindi and Karachi. The unusual movement has prompted speculation that drones, related equipment and an HQ-series air defence system may be being delivered, although Pakistan has not publicly explained the activity.
Iran has warned that it could stop oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and other parts of the Persian Gulf if the United States launches an economic war against it. The threat comes as Washington prepares possible new measures against Iran and countries that trade with Tehran, creating fresh concerns for India’s oil and LPG supplies.
Suzlon Energy, Reliance Industries, Lenskart Solutions, Meesho and 13 other companies may draw market attention on 24 August after developments reported following Friday’s close. The updates include possible block deals, business approvals, fund-raising, order wins, stake sales and USFDA observations.
Yash-starrer Toxic has recorded a rapid advance-booking response ahead of its worldwide release on August 26, 2026. More than 4,56,486 tickets have been sold across tracked shows, while the film’s first 24-hour sales have surpassed figures reported for Jawan, Dhurandhar 2 and Animal.
A low-pressure area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal, prompting heavy and very heavy rainfall alerts across Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar and other states. The weather update also includes thunderstorm and lightning warnings for parts of northern, central, eastern and northeastern India through 29 August.
