New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) The Centre on Friday extended the tenure of Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan till August 22 next year, according to an official order. The extension comes at a time when the country is preparing for the mega census with caste enumeration and amid the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHAs) resolve to end Naxalism by March next year. Indias 16th Census with caste enumeration will be carried out in 2027, with the reference date of October 1, 2026, in snow-bound areas like La

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 11, 2025 (AP) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed Friday to explore areas of potential cooperation between Washington and Beijing, and stressed the importance of managing differences, following their first in-person meeting as they wrapped up a two-day regional security forum in Malaysia. Rubio and Wang met Friday on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, regional forum in Kuala Lumpur, Mala

Office workers have something new to worry about, according to a warning thats gone viral on social media. Office chair butt is trending as a side effect of sitting for too many hours, leaving the appearance of a flatter behind. Alissa Mosca, a certified fitness trainer with Planet Fitness in New York, confirmed that office chair butt refers to muscle loss due to sitting stagnant in one position and not activating the muscles in the posterior chain (along the back of the body). To combat this, M

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 11 (ANI): Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) while accusing them of peddling lies and said that the PM lacked the courage to speak against Donald Trump. Citing the ceasefire announcement by US President Donald Trump during the India and Pakistan conflict after the Pahalgam terror attack, Kharge lashed out at PM Modi, saying that the Prime Minister lac

Bhubaneswar, Jul 11 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the BJP of making attempts to steal (chori) the upcoming elections in Bihar, as it did in Maharashtra last year. The Congress leader also accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of not doing its duty but working for the interest of the BJP. Addressing the partys Samvidhan Bachao Samavesh (Save Constitution rally) here, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha also said the INDIA bloc, of which Congress is a part

Mumbai, Jul 11 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined for the third session in a row on Friday, dropping nearly 1 per cent, dragged by heavy selling in IT, auto and energy stocks amid a muted start of the earnings season. Tariff-related uncertainties and mixed global market trends also added to the pressure, analysts said. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 689.81 points or 0.83 per cent to settle at 82,500.47. During the day, it fell 748.03 points or 0.89 per cent to 82,442.25. As

Texas, Jul 11 (The Conversation) Recently, I found myself pouring my heart out, not to a human, but to a chatbot named Wysa on my phone. It nodded virtually asked me how I was feeling and gently suggested trying breathing exercises. As a neuroscientist, I couldnt help but wonder: Was I actually feeling better, or was I just being expertly redirected by a well-trained algorithm? Could a string of code really help calm a storm of emotions? Artificial intelligence-powered mental health tools are

July 11 (Reuters) Demand for physical gold remained sluggish this week across major Asian markets as price volatility weighed on sentiment, with premiums in China holding firm and discounts in India narrowing. Dealers in top consumer China charged premiums of $10-$25 an ounce over the global benchmark spot price, compared with premiums of $4.2-$33 last week. Spot gold fell to its lowest level in over a week on Wednesday, dipping below the $3,300 mark, before recovering to trade at $3,335 as of

New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) The Congress on Friday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats reported remarks on stepping aside at 75 years of age, saying what kind of a homecoming is this for the PM that upon returning from abroad he was reminded by the Sarsanghchalak that he will turn 75 this year. During an event in Nagpur on Wednesday, RSS chief Bhagwat mentioned Sangh ideologue late Moropant Pingleys statement about stepping aside after 75 years of age. Bhagwat s

WASHINGTO, July 11, 2025 (AP) President Donald Trump said in a Thursday letter that he will raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%, deepening a rift between two North American countries that have suffered a debilitating blow to their decades-old alliance. The letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is an aggressive increase to the top 25% tariff rates that Trump first imposed in March after months of threats. Trumps tariffs were allegedly in an effort to get Canada to crack

New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Election Commission of India to consider Aadhaar card, voter ID card and ration card also as acceptable documents for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and allowed the Election Commission to continue with its exercise of conducting SIR of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar. A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi did not stay the SIR process but asked the ECI to consider allo

New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) Gold prices rose by Rs 250 to Rs 98,670 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday due to renewed buying interest by investors and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had settled at Rs 98,420 per 10 grams on Wednesday. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity appreciated by Rs 200 to Rs 98,200 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). The yellow metal had closed at Rs 98,000 per 10 grams in the previous market sessio

An NHS doctor has shared stewed apples that could help reduce inflammation in the body and boost gut health. This tasty pudding is also relatively cheap and simple to prepare. In recent years, health experts have raised more awareness about the importance of gut health. Research has shown that your gut microbiome can influence digestion, immunity, and even your mental well-being. A healthy gut microbiome has also been shown to potentially help protect against various diseases, including inflamma

New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) The Congress on Thursday took a swipe at PM Narendra Modi after he returned home from his five-nation visit, saying that now that he is back, he could find time to visit Manipur, review why the Pahalgam terrorists are yet to be brought to justice and reflect on infrastructure collapses in his home state. The opposition party also said the PM could also, for a change, chair an all-party meeting to firm up the agenda for the forthcoming Monsoon session of Parliament. Prime

Mumbai, Jul 10 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 17 paise to 85.56 against US dollar in early trade on Thursday, as the US-India trade talks made modest progress, with tariff deadline extensions on select Indian exports offering short-term relief. Forex traders said rupee traded in a volatile but narrow range as market participants stayed on the sidelines, waiting for clarity on the US-India interim trade deal. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.62 against the dollar, then touch

New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) The Congress on Thursday took a swipe at PM Narendra Modi after he returned home from his five-nation visit, saying that now that he is back, he could find time to visit Manipur, review why the Pahalgam terrorists are yet to be brought to justice and reflect on infrastructure collapses in his home state. The opposition party also said the PM could also, for a change, chair an all-party meeting to firm up the agenda for the forthcoming Monsoon session of Parliament. Prime

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 10, 2025 (AP) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Russian counterpart will meet Thursday in Malaysia for what could be a testy conversation as tensions between the countries rise over Moscows increasing attacks on Ukraine and questions about whether Russias leader is serious about a peace deal. Rubio and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov are to see each other in Kuala Lumpur, where both men are attending the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regiona

July 10 (Reuters) Gold prices edged higher on Thursday, helped by a slight retreat in the dollar and bond yields, while investors kept a close tab on trade negotiations as U.S. President Donald Trump broadened his tariff war. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $3,322.46 per ounce by 0157 GMT. U.S. gold futures were up 0.3% at $3,331. Trump launched his global tariff assault into overdrive on Wednesday, announcing a new 50% tariff on U.S. copper imports and a 50% duty on goods from Brazil, both to start on

VADODRA, India, July 9, 2025 (AP) At least nine people were killed after a bridge over a river collapsed in Indias western Gujarat state on Wednesday, news agency Press Trust of India reported while quoting police officials. Gujarats Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said several vehicles were on the bridge when a portion of it collapsed, sending many into the river. He said at least five people were rescued. The incident occurred in Gujarats Vadodara district, which has witnessed heavy rains ove

New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) Gold prices declined by Rs 700 to Rs 98,420 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday in line with weak global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 99,120 per 10 grams in the previous market session. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity depreciated by Rs 600 to Rs 98,000 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). It had settled at Rs 98,600 per 10 grams on Tuesday. Additionally, silver prices plunged

Sydney, Jul 9 (The Conversation) And do you work well with AI? As tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems become part of everyday workflows, more companies are looking for employees who can answer yes to this question. In other words, people who can prompt effectively, think with AI, and use it to boost productivity. In fact, in a growing number of roles, being AI fluent is quickly becoming as important as being proficient in office software once

Patna/Arwal/Jehanabad/Darbhanga (Bihar), Jul 9 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday led a Mahagathbandhan march to the Election Commissions office in Patna to protest the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls before the Bihar assembly polls. The leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, who arrived in the state capital in the morning, was accompanied by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, CPI general secretary D Raja

Mumbai, Jul 9 (PTI) The rupee declined 17 paise to 85.90 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday amid a strengthening greenback and subdued sentiments in the domestic equity markets. However, easing global crude oil prices, which had gone up overnight, capped steeper losses in the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.84 against the greenback before slipping further to 85.90, down 17 paise from its previous close. The rupee ro

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2025 (AP) Sweeping tariffs set to be imposed by President Donald Trump next month may cast a pall over his top diplomats first official trip to Asia this week just as the U.S. seeks to boost relations with Indo-Pacific nations to counter Chinas growing influence in the region. Trump on Monday sent notice to several countries about higher tariffs if they dont make trade deals with the U.S., including to a number of Asian countries. The move came just a day before Secretary o

Ranchi, Jul 9 (PTI) Coal, banking, insurance, postal, among other sectors, in Jharkhand are likely to be affected by the nationwide strike called by 10 trade unions to oppose the central governments policies, including the four new labour codes. The nationwide general strike has been called by the Joint Platform of Trade Unions, which comprises 10 central trade unions (CTUs) along with independent all-India sectoral federations and associations. The strike has been supported by the trade unions

Mumbai, Jul 9 (PTI) Amid the language controversy, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has prohibited his party members from interacting with media or posting personal reactions on social media platforms. Even the partys official spokespersons should not speak to the media without his prior approval, Thackeray said on Tuesday. His instructions came days after he shared the stage with his cousin Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai at a victory gathering, titled Awaj Marathicha, to celebra

Mumbai, Jul 8 (PTI) Benchmark BSE Sensex closed higher by 270 points on Tuesday, helped by late-day buying in banking and select IT shares as well as positive trends in the Asian markets. The 30-share barometer rose by 270.01 points or 0.32 per cent to settle at 83,712.51 with 18 of its constituents ending higher and 12 lower. Sensex hit a high of 83,812.31 and a low of 83,320.95, gyrating 491.36 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 61.20 points or 0.24 per cent to settle at 25,522.50, after a

New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday said US President Donald Trump has for at least the 21st time repeated his claims on bringing about a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and asked when will Prime Minister Narendra Modi break his silence on this issue. In his remarks on Monday, Trump repeated the claim that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan by telling the two neighbours that Washington would not do trade with them if they continued the fighting. Congress general secre

New Delhi Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) The US has extended the suspension of its April 2 reciprocal tariffs until August 1, a move which provides relief to Indian exporters and additional time for New Delhi and Washington to resolve pending issues to finalise an interim trade deal. India, which is negotiating a trade pact with the US, was not included in the list of countries that received tariff letters from the Trump administration on Monday. The Trump administration, on Monday, sent the first tranche o

Mumbai, Jul 8 (PTI) The rupee rose 22 paise to 85.72 against the US dollar in early trade on the back of fall in global crude oil prices and a weaker greenback. FII inflows and a positive domestic equity market further boosted the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.75 against the US dollar before rising further to 85.72, up 22 paise against its previous close. The local unit logged a steep fall of 54 paise to settle at 85.94 against

ISLAMABAD, July 7 (Reuters) Pakistans army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday rejected New Delhis allegation that his military received active support from longtime ally China in its conflict with India in May. Indian armys deputy chief Lieutenant General Rahul Singh said last week that China gave Islamabad live inputs on key Indian positions. The insinuations regarding external support are irresponsible and factually incorrect, Munir said in an address to graduating officers of the natio

New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) Joining nine other parties in challenging the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar before the Supreme Court, the Congress on Monday said the entire opposition is united on the issue and alleged that the exercise is aimed at disenfranchising the vast number of voters with its mischievous methodology. The principal opposition party said it has full faith that the apex court will deliver justice, as it claimed that the revision exercise initiated by the Elec

Beijing, Jul 7 (PTI) China said on Monday it protested to India over Prime Minister Narendra Modis greetings to the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday and the attendance of Indian officials at the celebrations, stressing New Delhi should fully appreciate Beijings sensitivities on Tibet-related issues. Chinas position on Tibet-related affairs is consistent and clear and its known to all, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing here. Mao was replying to a question on Prim

New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on July 10 a batch of petitions challenging the decision of the Election Commission to undertake special intensive revision of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar. A partial working day (PWD) bench comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi took note of the submissions of a battery of senior lawyers led by Kapil Sibal on behalf of several petitioners and agreed to hear the pleas on Thursday. Sibal, who appeared for R

Montreal/Toronto, Jul 7 (The Conversation) Parenting in the digital age can be stressful and demands a lot from parents. The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) recently released its annual Online Safety Survey that discovered almost 50 per cent of parents surveyed arent using parental controls to manage their childrens devices. These are tools that would ostensibly help parents filter out inappropriate content or unwanted interactions on their childrens devices. The FOSI authors conclude the

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Reuters) President Donald Trump said the U.S. will impose an additional 10% tariff on any countries aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of the BRICS group of developing nations, whose leaders kicked off a summit in Brazil on Sunday. With forums such as the G7 and G20 groups of major economies hamstrung by divisions and the disruptive America First approach of the U.S. president, the BRICS is presenting itself as a haven for multilateral diplomacy amid vio

Thane, Jul 7 (PTI) A 62-year-old resident of Navi Mumbai has allegedly been cheated of Rs 73.72 lakh after being lured into gold trading for high returns by a woman whom he met through a dating application, police said on Monday. The woman got in touch with the man, who resides in New Panvel area, through the dating app between March and May 2024. Following initial interactions, the two continued chatting on WhatsApp during which the woman, who identified herself as Zia, lured the man to invest

Mumbai, Jul 7 (PTI) The rupee fell 26 paise to 85.66 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday amid FII outflows and a weak opening at the domestic equity markets. The US on Sunday stepped up pressure on trading partners to make new deals before the July 9 deadline, warning countries that higher tariffs could kick in on August 1, putting further pressure on the rupee. However, a weaker greenback, lower global crude oil prices and the rise in the countrys forex reserves prevented further los

Mumbai, Jul 7 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday amid caution ahead of the July 9 US tariff deadline, weak trends in Asian markets and foreign fund outflows. Volatile trends engulfed markets during the early trade amid concerns surrounding the US-India trade deal, experts said. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 170.66 points to 83,262.23 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 53.75 points to 25,407.25. July 9 marks the end of the 90-day suspension pe

WASHINGTON, July 7, 2025 (AP) The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline, with plans for the United States to start sending letters Monday warning countries that higher tariffs could kick in Aug. 1. That furthers the uncertainty for businesses, consumers and Americas trading partners, and questions remain about which countries will be notified, whether anything will change in the days ahead and whether President Don

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7, 2025 (AP) The BRICS bloc of developing nations on Sunday condemned the increase of tariffs and attacks on Iran, but refrained from naming U.S. President Donald Trump. The groups declaration, which also took aim at Israels military actions in the Middle East, also spared its member Russia from criticism and mentioned war-torn Ukraine just once. The two-day summit was marked by the absences of two of its most powerful members. Chinas President Xi Jinping did not attend a B

New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Gold prices declined Rs 600 to Rs 99,020 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday due to fresh selling by stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had settled at Rs 99,620 per 10 grams on Thursday. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity slipped Rs 500 to Rs 98,500 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). It had closed at Rs 99,000 per 10 grams in the previous market close. Gold prices declined on Friday as the US dollar a

New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) In a bid to promote Unified Pension Scheme, the government has made necessary changes to provide tax benefits to employees opting for UPS at par with those under National Pension System (NPS). The inclusion of UPS under the tax framework marks another step forward in the governments effort to strengthen retirement security for central government employees through transparent, flexible and tax-efficient options, the finance ministry said in a statement. The government has d

Mumbai, Jul 4 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 16 paise to close at 85.39 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, tracking a decline in the American currency in the overseas market and a weak tone in crude oil prices. Forex traders said Asian currencies, including the rupee, gained ground on renewed hopes of trade deals with the US. US President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with Vietnam, and that injected a dose of optimism that perhaps more such agreements could be in the pipeline

Mumbai, Jul 4 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Friday in a highly volatile trade amid buying in bank stocks and a rally in the US markets. After oscillating between highs and lows in intra-day trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 193.42 points or 0.23 per cent higher at 83,432.89. During the day, it hit a high of 83,477.86 and a low of 83,015.83, gyrating 462.03 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty inched higher by 55.70 points or 0.22 per cent to 25,461. From the Sensex firms,

July 4 (Reuters) Gold rose on Friday, poised for a weekly gain as investors sought safe-haven assets after the passage of U.S. President Donald Trumps tax-cut and spending bill in Congress raised fiscal concerns. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $3,340.79 per ounce, as of 0424 GMT. Bullion is up more than 2% this week. U.S. gold futures gained 0.3% to $3,351. Trumps tax-cut legislation cleared its final hurdle in Congress on Thursday, making his 2017 cuts permanent, funding his immigration crackdown, and

July 4, 2025 (The Associated Press) Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international doctors who were set to start their medical training this week were delayed by the Trump administrations travel and visa restrictions. Its unclear exactly how many foreign medical residents were unable to start their assignments, but six medical residents interviewed by The Associated Press say theyve undergone years of training and work only to be stopped at the finish line by what

Mumbai, Jul 4 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 21 paise to 85.34 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as Asian currencies, including the rupee gained ground on renewed hopes of trade deals with the US. Forex traders said, US President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with Vietnam, and that injected a dose of optimism that perhaps more such agreements could be in the pipeline before the crucial July 9 deadline. The optimism spilled over into broader Asian forex sentiment, giving the

DHARAMSHALA, July 4, 2025, India (AP) The Dalai Lama has often called himself a simple monk, but millions of his Tibetan Buddhist followers have worshipped him for decades as a near deity. They also see him as the face of Tibets aspirations for greater autonomy, but have for years wrestled with the idea that he might be the last person to hold the role. He put that speculation to rest Wednesday, just days before he turns 90 on Sunday. There will be a successor after his death, he announced, and

WASHINGTON, July 4, 2025 (AP) House Republicans propelled President Donald Trumps big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of July deadline. The tight roll call, 218-214, came at a potentially high political cost, with two Republicans joining all Democrats opposed. GOP leaders worked overnight and the president himself leaned on a handful of s