Ballia News Digest
Investors flooded into Jio's IPO on its first day, India's largest offering to date, while the India-New Zealand free trade agreement took effect on Vijay Dashami. Ballia and Bihar had no matching stories in today's headlines.
India News
Jio IPO Draws Heavy Investor Interest
Investors flooded into the Jio IPO on its first day, which is described as India's largest offering. The listing is a major test of appetite for large public share sales in the country.
India-New Zealand FTA Takes Effect
The India-New Zealand free trade agreement came into force on Vijay Dashami. It is the latest trade pact to take effect for India.
India-US Trade Deal Described as 'Pretty Close'
US President Donald Trump said a India-US trade deal is 'pretty close'. The report does not give details of remaining terms.
India Reiterates Nuclear No-First-Use Offer
India has reiterated its offer to make its nuclear no-first-use commitment part of a multilateral legal agreement. The offer restates an existing national policy position.
Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Asian Para Games Gold
Deepthi Jeevanji won gold in the women's 400m T20 event at the Asian Para Games. India's medal tally at the Games has reached 23.
HDFC Bank Probe Finds Leaked Confidential Information
An HDFC Bank internal probe found that executives leaked confidential information, according to a Bloomberg News report cited by Reuters. The report does not detail any penalties.
FSSAI Issues Notices Over Food Product Claims
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued notices to Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever over misleading claims on food products. The notices concern labelling and marketing claims.
Smartphone Demand Slows Despite Festive Season
Smartphone demand in India is slowing even as the festive season begins. The report questions the reasons behind the slowdown.
Court Orders Release of Two Cockroach Movement Leaders
An Indian court ordered the release of two leaders of the Cockroach movement. The report does not provide further case details.
Court Records Vow on Jantar Mantar Protests
Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka of CJP told a court they would make no more Jantar Mantar protest calls. The vow was made in court proceedings.
Protest Photos Removed From Bikaner House Display
Protest photos by Priyanka Gandhi's son were taken down at Delhi's Bikaner House. He told NDTV that officials flagged the timing of the display.
UN Experts Urge India to Halt Excessive Force Against Protesters
UN experts called on India to stop using excessive force against protesters. The statement was reported by Al Jazeera.
Water Supply Cut in Parts of Gurugram
Several areas of Gurugram will have no water for 24 hours starting Friday. The disruption affects multiple neighbourhoods in the city.
Rescued Sumatran Orangutan Repatriated to Indonesia
India repatriated a rescued baby Sumatran orangutan to Indonesia. The transfer returns the animal to its country of origin.
Notable quotes
pretty close — Donald Trump