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The Ministry of Health has drawn attention to symptoms associated with swine flu, also known as H1N1. The listed signs include fever, cough, sore throat, headache, runny nose, body aches and fatigue. People experiencing these symptoms are advised to recognise them early, avoid ignoring persistent symptoms and seek medical advice at a nearby healthcare centre.
Source: X
A post from the Reserve Bank of India recalls the Pie, once India’s smallest currency unit. Used in everyday transactions during the pre-decimal monetary system, the denomination is no longer in circulation but remains part of the country’s monetary history. The Reserve Bank of India has recalled the Pie, once the smallest unit of currency in India, in a post about the country’s monetary past.
Source: X
The August series expiry on NSE is scheduled for Tuesday, 25 August 2026. CNBC Awaaz Managing Editor Anuj Singhal has warned traders about selling out-of-the-money single-stock options close to expiry, as a sudden price move can turn a ₹3-4 premium trade into a physical settlement obligation worth lakhs. The NSE’s August series expiry for index and single-stock derivative contracts is scheduled for Tuesday, 25 August 2026.
Source: CNBC TV18
Natalie Harp moved from hosting a conservative news programme to working closely with Donald Trump, handling printed material, communications and access to the president. Her loyalty, private letters and influence inside Trump’s circle have drawn public attention, while statements from her brother and political critics have intensified questions about their relationship.
Source: Dainik Bhaskar
Turkey says it will ask Interpol to issue a Red Notice seeking Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest over a domestic criminal case linked to an attack on Gaza aid activists. The move comes as tensions with Israel intensify after an airstrike on a Syrian military base near Turkey’s border, drawing criticism from the US ambassador.
Source: BBC
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed penalties of ₹2.70 lakh on Progfin Private Limited and ₹8.10 lakh on Shri Ram Finance Corporation Private Limited. The action followed inspections linked to their financial positions as on March 31, 2025, and identified shortcomings involving KYC systems, customer risk classification and governance requirements.
Source: M
The Reserve Bank of India has fined Shri Ram Finance Corporation Private Limited ₹8.10 lakh after finding breaches involving director appointments, customer risk categorisation and the timely uploading of KYC records. The action followed a statutory inspection linked to the company’s financial position as on March 31, 2025. The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹8.10 lakh on Shri Ram Finance Corporation Private Limited for failing to comply with regulatory directions covering governance and Know Your Customer requirements.
Source: Rbidocs
Non-audit taxpayers earning from business or profession must file their income tax returns by 31 August 2026. Missing the deadline can lead to late fees, interest on unpaid tax and loss of eligibility to carry forward certain business, trading or capital losses. Separate deadlines apply to audited and transfer pricing cases.
Source: Zeebiz
India’s beauty industry is attracting global investment as incomes rise, online shopping expands and younger consumers spend more on skincare and personal care. Gen Z accounts for a substantial share of beauty customers, while demand is spreading beyond major cities and is expected to reshape the market through 2030. India’s beauty industry is drawing international capital as rising incomes, wider digital access and strong demand from younger consumers accelerate growth.
Source: BBC
Sugar prices in India have climbed sharply as stocks remain limited, demand rises ahead of the festival season and part of the crop is diverted for ethanol. The government says domestic supplies are adequate, while industry representatives point to lower production, earlier stock levels and panic buying as factors behind the increase.
Source: BBC
Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan was returned to Adiala Jail after doctors examined him at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad. The medical team said he did not need to remain admitted, while the government renewed its challenge to an order concerning private-hospital treatment and his lawyers raised concerns about access to him.
Source: Dainik Bhaskar
Rabindranath Tagore advised that the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram could serve as a national song without offending any community. His view became part of the Congress Working Committee’s 1937 decision to limit public singing to those stanzas, a position now central to a renewed political dispute. The Congress Working Committee has decided that only the first two stanzas of “Vande Mataram” will be sung at party programmes.
Source: BBC