Top news on 10 August: From Unicommerce eSolutions IPO, Bangladesh crisis, RG Kar doctor death to PM Modi’s Wayanad visit several newsmakers dominated 10 August. Take a look below.
Unicommerce eSolutions IPO allotment
The allotment status of Unicommerce eSolutions Limited’s initial public offering (IPO) has been declared. According to market observers, shares of the company are available at a premium of ₹55 in the grey market today.
Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda hikes interest rates
Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and UCO Bank, have increased their Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rates(MCLR) in different tenures which will result in higher costs for consumer loans.
Bangladesh Chief Justice resigns after protesters’ ultimatum
Obaidul Hassan’s announcement came after hundreds of protesters gathered outside Bangladesh’s supreme court to demand he step down by the early afternoon.
RG Kar doctor’s post mortem confirms sexual assault
Kolkata Police have arrested one person in connection with the death and sexual assault of a female post-graduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata.
Reetika Hooda fails to reach semi finals
Reetika Hooda narrowly lost to top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy in the quarterfinals of the women’s 76kg freestyle wrestling at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but remains in contention for a bronze medal.
PM Modi’s Wayanad visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he had a conversation with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan regarding the Wayanad landslide and has ensured him that Centre “will ensure no work is hampered due to the lack of money”.
TV Somanathan appointed Cabinet Secretary of India
The Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet appointed TV Somanathan as the Cabinet Secretary of India for a tenure of two years, starting August 30
BSNL to launch 4G and 5G SIM with no geographical restriction
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will soon introduce the 4G and 5G-ready SIM platform, the Department of Telecommunications said on August 10.