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‘Attempt to muzzle our voice on Independence Day’: CJP Instagram handle restored

TazaPulseAugust 15, 2026

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke (centre) and chief spokespersons Saurav Das (left) and Ashutosh Ranka also present. (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday claimed that its official Instagram account was taken down in the morning and later restored.As the account was allegedly taken down on August 15, the outfit described it...

With $52.3 billion raised, FCNR(B) scheme to close a month early

TazaPulseAugust 15, 2026

RBI introduced the special USD-INR forex swap facility on June 8, 2026 MUMBAI: RBI has decided to close the special FCNR(B) scheme a month early on Aug 31 after banks mopped up $52.3 billion in deposits by Aug 13. The central bank’s decision follows a strong response to the facility, which was designed to bring...

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Russia’s wartime economy faces growing pressure

TazaPulseAugust 15, 2026

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin meets with Moscow-installed leader of the Russian-controlled parts of the Zaporizhzhia region, at the Kremlin in Moscow on July 20, 2026. Alexander Kazakov | Afp | Getty Images After four-and-a-half years of full-scale war with Ukraine, Russia has become a...

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FMCG companies see recovery in consumption growth

TazaPulseAugust 15, 2026

Most of the quarter was marked by average 8-10% raw material cost hike NEW DELHI: The consumer goods sector is seeing signs of a firmer consumption recovery, with volume growth becoming more visible across companies, even as cost pressures remain. This comes as the West Asia conflict has pushed up crude-linked inputs, packaging and freight...

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Independence Day

TazaPulseAugust 15, 2026

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat (File photo) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday called on people tostrengthen India’s independence by making the country happy, prosperous, and secure so that the country becomes “Vishwaguru”, noting that many people and forces are working against this goal.“We must make the nation happy, prosperous and secure,...

PM Modi hails ‘Samudra Manthan’ for deep-sea exploration in Independence Day speech

TazaPulseAugust 15, 2026

PM Modi said that nearly 99% of India’s coastal waters had earlier been classified as “no-go areas”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has opened up almost its entire coastal waters for exploration as part of efforts to identify new mineral reserves. PM Modi during his Independence Day speech said most of these...

PM Modi says 7-8 plants coming up; stresses self-reliance in chips

TazaPulseAugust 15, 2026

PM Modi noted that semiconductor chips have become indispensable across sectors. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has started production at three semiconductor manufacturing plants, adding that another seven to eight facilities are expected to become operational in the coming years.Speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the 80th Independence Day...

Kuki women body moves Supreme Court

TazaPulseAugust 15, 2026

CJI Kant said the blockade war must stop, groups must sit together, abjure violence, and cooperate with each other so that the supply of essential commodities and medicines are not disrupted. NEW DELHI: Blockading NHs in Manipur by ethnic groups to inconvenience opponents is common but the Supreme Court on Friday took serious note of...

PM Modi talks of India’s economic growth during Independence Day speech

TazaPulseAugust 15, 2026

PM Modi on Saturday led the country’s 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. India has become the world’s fastest growing major economy in the world in the last twelve years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his Independence Day speech on Saturday.He also said that India has achieved this milestone despite being ranked...

Energy security demand of our times; no shortage of gas, fuel, urea

TazaPulseAugust 15, 2026

PM Modi highlighted the expansion of the country’s piped natural gas network. Stressing on the need for energy security, PM Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech said that due to the government’s measures there is no shortage of gas, fuel, and urea in the country today. His statement comes amidst the ongoing US-Iran conflict...