Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy said India is the fastest-growing populated country recently at the Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) convocation in Prayagraj. In his speech as the chief guest, Murthy pointed out that the question of population control has remained a problem since the Emergency period, which he said is dangerous for the country’s sustainability. While elaborating on the threats that India has to face relating to population pressure, scarcity of land, and inadequate health care facilities.

CBI officers for the fourth consecutive day on Monday questioned the former principal of Kar Medical College, Sandip Ghosh in connection with their probe into the rape and murder of a woman doctor.

Ghosh reached the CBI's city office at CGO Complex on Monday morning, an official said.

Shares of railway companies saw a surge of up to 7 per cent on the BSE during intraday trading on Monday following the Union Cabinet's approval of metro projects exceeding Rs 30,000 crore.

On Friday, the government greenlit two corridors for Bangalore Metro Rail's Phase-3: Corridor-1, extending from JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura with 21 stations, and Corridor-2, connecting Hosahalli to Kadabagere with nine stations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Monday and prayed for everyone's happiness and prosperity.

"Best wishes to all countrymen on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a festival symbolizing the immense love between brother and sister. May this holy festival bring new sweetness in the relationships of all of you and happiness, prosperity and good fortune in life," PM Modi posted on X.

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has granted sanction for prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment 'scam', official sources said on Saturday.

"The Governor has granted sanction for prosecution against the Chief Minister. It is based on three petitions filed by T J Abraham, one Pradeep and Snehamayi Krishna," an official at the Raj Bhavan told PTI.

Amid the unrest in Bangladesh triggered by the exile of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following the anti-government protests, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, i.e., August 16, stated through a social media post that he had a word with Muhammad Yunus, the head of the interim government in Bangladesh, and the latter assured him of protection, safety and security of the Hindus and other minority communities.

Taking to 'X', PM Modi wrote, "Received a telephone call from Professor Muhammad Yunus,@ChiefAdviserGoB. Exchanged views on the prevailing situation. Reiterated India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh."

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla lashed out at Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government over the rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor at RG Kar medical college and hopsital in Kolkata, saying that the Kolkata High Court has no faith left in West Bengal government.

"The Calcutta High Court has no faith in the West Bengal government and police. That's why the investigation has been handed over to the CBI." the BJP leader said on Friday.

Healthcare services were affected in Jharkhand on Saturday as doctors joined the 24-hour strike called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to protest the rape and murder of a colleague at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

IMA's state secretary doctor Pradeep Kumar Singh said health services would remain till 6 am on Sunday.

Tata Capital Housing Finance Ltd (TCHFL), the mortgage lending arm of the Tata group, is planning to raise up to Rs 3,500 crore through non-convertible debentures (NCDs) to support business growth.

TCFHL, a subsidiary of Tata Capital Ltd, enjoys good financial flexibility and has access to funds at competitive rates of interest from various sources, said rating agency ICRA, which has assigned “AAA” rating to the proposed NCD offering.

The head of India's markets regulator, Madhabi Puri Buch, continued to earn revenue from a consultancy firm during her seven-year tenure, potentially breaching rules for regulatory officials, according to public documents reviewed by Reuters.

Hindenburg Research has alleged a conflict of interest in Buch's investigations surrounding the Adani Group due to her previous investments. The allegations against the Gautam Adani-led conglomerate, made in January last year, triggered a big drop in the share prices of the flagship Adani Enterprises and other group firms which later recovered, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

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