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China eases controls on fuel exports for a second month

China has increased refined fuel export allowances for August, allowing 2.7 million tons to be shipped. This represents a rise from July's total

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.2% amid global turbulence

Insecurity & frustration: MEA hits back at Pakistan over India-Afghanistan ties remarks

RBI MPC meeting August 2026 highlights: Repo rate decision, inflation outlook & GDP forecast; key takeaways from Governor Sanjay Malhotra's speech

RBI MPC meeting August 2026 highlights: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the repo rate steady at 5.25 percent, reflecting a cautious

RBI MPC keeps policy rate unchanged at 5.25%

MPC unanimously decided in favour of the status quo on the policy interest rate with a neutral stance, said RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

'The public is angry': JD(U) MLA Anant Singh reacts to NDA loss in Bankipur bypoll

RBI GDP Growth 2026-27: Malhotra & Co lift FY27 GDP forecast to 6.7% from 6.6% on growth resilience

RBI GDP Growth 2026: The Reserve Bank of India lowered its FY27 GDP growth forecast to XX% from 6.6%. It kept the benchmark repo rate unchanged a

Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man exit: How a missed Sony gala dinner and leaked emails fuelled the end of The Amazing Spider-Man franchise

Andrew Garfield expressed openness to reprising his Spider-Man role. He desires a highly unconventional story for any future appearances. Leaked

Timeline: How RBI's repo rate has changed since June 2000

The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and retained its eutral policy stance, in line with market expectations, as it a

RBI Inflation FY2026-27: Malhotra & Co trim FY27 inflation forecast to 5% as easing crude prices offer relief

RBI Inflation 2026-27 Forecast: The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee cut its FY27 inflation forecast to 5% from 5.1%, citing softer global crude o

Mamata Banerjee questions fairness of the Census, asks whether its another SIR

'Dummy CM': Udhayanidhis first reaction post release amid row over 'vulgar' remarks against Vijay

Assam: CRPF officer shoots dead two colleagues, injures another before killing himself

A CRPF officer fatally shot two colleagues and injured another at a camp in Assam. The officer then took his own life inside a barrack after the

In conversation with classical dance guru Girija Chandran who won the Sangeeth Natak Akademi Award

Girija Chandran, who runs Regatta Natya Sangeetha Kendra in Thiruvananthapuram, has never performed on stage, but the 75-year-old dance teacher h

Indias clean energy push: 5,000 MW floating solar projects under 5,070 cr PM Surya Sarovar Yojana

RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Sanjay Malhotra & team keep repo rate at 5.25% as global risks linger with Iran war flare-up

RBI Monetary Policy Meeting 2026: The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the benchmark repo rate at 5.25 percent. Polic

Ravi Kishans meme craze goes global as European football giants Juventus and Borussia Dortmund join viral Bihar actor Instagram trend, watch videos

Indian actor and politician Ravi Kishan has recently captured the spotlight on social media. His words have sparked a viral meme revolution on pl

Telangana Police Warn Against Fake Aadhaar Update Messages

The police urged the public to rely only on official bank websites or visit their nearest bank branch for any Aadhaar or banking-related updates.

Alcaraz Withdraws from Cincinnati Open Due to Wrist Injury

Ohio, August 5: World number 2 tennis player Carlos Alcaraz will not participate in the Cincinnati Open due to a wrist injury. The Spanish athlet

Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from Cincinnati Open Due to Wrist Injury

Ohio, August 5: World number 2 tennis player Carlos Alcaraz will not participate in the Cincinnati Open. The Spanish athlete has been unable to r

Chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa leads after St Louis Rapid, blitz next

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa leads the St. Louis Rapid section with twelve points. He maintained a one-point lead despite a final round lo

Ancient Lakhamandal Shiva Temple in Dehradun: A Link to the Mahabharata Era

Dehradun, August 5: The picturesque state of Uttarakhand captivates visitors with its natural beauty and ancient temples. Among these is the Lakh

US Nears Interim Deal With Iran, Oman to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The proposed arrangement also includes a plan to clear naval mines from the median shipping lane within 30 days, as reported by Axios

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 13 LIVE: Lok Sabha to take up Bankers' Books, Taxation Bills today

Congress MP Manickam Tagore B submitted an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha, seeking a discussion on the police action during the stude

Maharashtra resident doctors begin indefinite strike over homoeopathy registration issue

Maharashtra Resident doctors' strike: The statewide strike is against the government's decision allowing homoeopaths to prescribe allopathic medi

Lock Upp 2 gets its top five finalists; Akanksha Chamola, Varun Yadav eliminated from Netflix show

Netflix's reality show Lock Upp 2 is inching towards the finale. Thecompetition for the Lock Upp 2 trophy is getting tougher with each episode br

Student body polls to be held in Madhya Pradesh universities after nine years

The government shared the academic calendar of 2026-27 with a Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Pradeep Mittal in Ja

Weather Relief for Delhi-NCR: Yellow Alert Issued for Light to Moderate Rain

Noida, August 5: Residents of Delhi and the entire National Capital Region (NCR) can expect a day of relief from the heat on Wednesday. The India

Dr D Y Patil leaves behind a legacy that transformed education

The passing of Padma Shri Dr D Y Patil marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in Maharashtra's educational and public life. The renowned educa

ED Raids Premises Linked to Former YSRCP MLA Malla Vijay Prasad

ED officials searched five locations linked to Malla Vijaya Prasad in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam.

GACM Tech signs software development pact worth Rs 15 cr with Meridian Intelligence

GACM Technologies has signed a pact with Meridian Intelligence to enhance its software development portfolio. This collaboration is valued at fif

Footballs managerial carousel is up and running

Legendary midfielder Zidane takes over the French hot seat from Deschamps, Klopp has a huge responsibility with a floundering Germany, as does Ma

Western Pakistani Refugees Celebrate August 5 as Freedom Festival on 7th Anniversary of Article 370 Abrogation

Samba, August 5: On the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Western Pakistani refugees in Samba celebrated

CM asked for resignation, will decide after discussing with oppn leaders: Karnataka LC chairman Basavaraj Horatti

Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti received a resignation request from the Chief Minister. He will consult opposition leade

Samajwadi Party eyes non-Yadav OBCs, Dalits in overhaul of Uttar Pradesh poll strategy

The seat-wise marking is at the ideation level, with strategists noting that there are at least 15 Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh where candidat

Explosion of gelatin sticks in a locked house in Kolhapur causes severe damage; police investigating

A powerful explosion involving gelatin sticks stored in a locked house in Kolhapur's Surve Nagar area caused a stir in the locality. The blast wa

CJP eyes grassroots expansion, to unveil roadmap on August 6

The Cockroach Janta Party plans to deepen its reach beyond conventional politics. Their movement focuses on societal awakening and building consc

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Indian Stock Market Opens Strong Amid Global Tensions Easing, Awaiting RBI MPC Decisions

Mumbai, August 5: The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on Wednesday, buoyed by easing global tensions. During the early trading sess

TVK govt to present its maiden Tamil Nadu Budget amid political tension

The Tamil Nadu government will present its first budget on Wednesday morning. Finance Minister N Marie Wilson will table the budget for the upcom

Odisha Upgrades ODRAF into State Disaster Response Force, Adds 10 New Units

The expansion is aimed at ensuring quicker mobilisation of personnel and equipment, particularly in disaster-prone coastal, riverine and interior

Congress MP Seeks Discussion on Police Action During Student Protests

New Delhi, August 5: Congress MP Manickam Tagore B. from Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, has submitted a notice for a motion of suspension to the Lok S

Watch: Govt taking it seriously; students will get justice: Hemant Soren on JPSC protest

Savitha Shri's father left his job in Singapore to support her chess journey, pawned family jewellery; now she replaces Grandmaster Harika in India's 2026 Chess Olympiad women's team

Nineteen-year-old Savitha Shri joins India's Chess Olympiad team for the upcoming event. Her journey began by observing her elder brother play ch

Hettich's Quadro V6 Concealed Drawer Runner Offers Premium Furniture Performance

Hettich's Quadro V6 Concealed Drawer Runner Offers Premium Furniture Performance

Mastercard elevates premium travel with Asia Pacific's first Taste by Priceless dining club at Hong Kong International Airport

Mastercard elevates premium travel with Asia Pacific's first Taste by Priceless dining club at Hong Kong International Airport

Three labourers dead, two injured after chemical leak at factory in Kadechur-Badiyal Industrial Area in Yadgir district of Karnataka

According to preliminary reports, the incident took place between 1 AM and 2 AM inside the industrial plant

How Jammu & Kashmir has changed in seven years after Article 370

Jammu and Kashmir has seen significant economic growth and development over seven years. The Union Territory achieved full literacy status and is

Viral Video of Woman Assault in Ghaziabad Mall Leads to Arrest

New Delhi, August 5: The police have detained a man accused of assaulting a woman at a mall in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Authorities reported tha

Bhopal to host BRICS Culture Ministers and Working Group meetings this week

Bhopal will host the third BRICS Culture Working Group meeting and the BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting under India's presidency. Delegates from

US Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur to visit India, Central Asian nations to boost trade, regional ties

Assistant Secretary S. Paul Kapur will visit India and Central Asian nations from August 5 to 12. His trip aims to advance key bilateral and regi

Seven Athletes Go Missing After Commonwealth Games

The athletes allegedly failed to return to their home countries after the event, and their whereabouts remain unknown.

HM must answer on police brutality: CJPs Saurav Das demands accountability from Amit Shah

Tamil Nadu Government to Present First Budget Amid Financial Challenges

Chennai, August 5: The Tamil Nadu government, led by the TVK party, is set to present its first budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year in the assembl

2G is creating all trouble: Pawan Khera attacks Modi, Shah over Gujarat CWG 2030 bid

Maharashtra Approves Unified Electricity Billing for Govt Offices

All departments have been directed to complete registration on the composite billing portal and verify details of their electricity connections w

Ghaziabad Police detain man after viral video of alleged assault inside mall

Ghaziabad Police have detained a man after a viral video allegedly showed him assaulting a woman inside Jaipuria Mall in Indirapuram. Officials s

Moderate Rain and Strong Winds Expected in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, August 5: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecasted moderate rain accompanied by thunder and strong winds acros

MCC counselling for NEET-UG starts today: Check important documents, important dates, official website and more

NEET UG Counselling 2026 registrations begin today for 15% AIQ admissions. Candidates can register online through the official MCC counselling po

Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is disarmed, says Netanyahu

Over the weekend, Israeli strikes reportedly killed dozens of people, including children and other civilians, across Gaza, prompting Qatar, Egypt

US says southern route through Strait of Hormuz remains open, over 1,000 vessels

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial shipping, adding that American forces have assisted more t

Iranian Delegation Arrives in India for BRICS Education Meeting in Bhubaneswar

New Delhi, August 5: The 13th BRICS Education Ministers meeting, under Indias presidency, is set to commence in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from August

Iran says Strait of Hormuz talks with Oman positive amid hopes of reopening

Iran says its talks with Oman on safe shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz are progressing positively at both technical and political lev

Armed suspect arrested at Trump's California golf club before Republican fundrai

An armed man was arrested at US President Donald Trump's California golf club ahead of a Republican National Committee fundraiser. The Secret Ser

Indian vessel sinks after attack in Red Sea, 13 Indian sailors rescued

An India-flagged cargo vessel sank in the Red Sea after being attacked by an explosives-laden boat off Yemen's western coast. Yemeni forces rescu

Investigation Launched into Melbourne Defense Company Attack as Terrorism Incident

Melbourne, August 5: An investigation into the attack on a defense manufacturing company in Melbourne is being treated as a terrorism incident, A

Man With Concealed Firearm Arrested Outside Trump's California Golf Course

Trump was travelling aboard Air Force One to California when authorities announced the arrest

What key issues of the BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi in September? | Explained

The theme of Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability envisages using the collective strength of the member countries

Another Trump assassination plot? Man held with loaded pistol near US President's golf course

A 38-year-old man carrying ammunition and a firearm in his vehicle was arrested near President Donald Trump's golf course in Southern California

RBI MPC 2026 Live UPDATES: Will Governor Sanjay Malhotra keep repo rate unchanged at 5.25%?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will announce its bi-monthly monetary policy review today, i.e. on August 5, 2026. The three-day meeting of the c

Why we hesitate: Seneca on courage and taking action

Discover how Seneca's timeless wisdom reveals that courage comes before confidence and why daring action makes difficult things easier.

Jay Clayton Sworn in as U.S. Director of National Intelligence

Clayton, who has been the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, will oversee 18 U.S. intelligence agencies.

Supreme Court orders automatic challans for uninsured vehicles using cameras

Supreme Court orders cameras to identify uninsured vehicles and issue automatic e-challans, tightening enforcement of mandatory vehicle insurance

Maharashtra doctors calls state-wide strike over homoeopathy registration row; list of services to be affected

The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) has announced an indefinite state-wide strike starting today, August 5 over government's m

Michigan Primary Senate election results 2026: In Abdul El-Sayed vs Haley Stevens, who is winning? Latest updates

Voters in five US states cast ballots in primary elections on Tuesday. These contests are expected to shape the battle for control of Congress ne

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: No Withdrawal from Gaza Until Hamas is Fully Disarmed

Jerusalem, August 5: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that the Israeli army will not withdraw from its positions in Ga

Netanyahu at odds with Trump over Gaza peace proposal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed disagreements with US President Donald Trump regarding the recent Board of Peace agreemen

Amal Malik Discusses the Creation of Yeh Aawaraapan for Aawaraapan 2

Mumbai, August 5: The song Yeh Aawaraapan from the action-romantic film Aawaraapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi, has been composed by the renowned m

US resumes deportation flights to Venezuela weeks after deadly earthquake

The United States has resumed deportation flights to Venezuela for the first time since twin earthquakes struck the country in late June. More th

Defeat in Bankipur byelection is warning bell for NDA, says JD-(U) MLA Shyam Rajak

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav claimed that the BJPs crushing defeat in the Bankipur Assembly byelection was the result of the

Udhayanidhi Stalin Claims Arrest Was a Distraction Tactic by Government

Chennai, August 5: Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, has criticized Chief Minister C. Vijay Joseph fol

Iran says it halted Ukraine strikes after Kyiv's apology

Senior Iranian adviser Mohsen Rezaee said Tehran had prepared retaliatory strikes on targets inside Ukraine after an attack on an Iranian commerc

ICMAI CMA Inter Result June 2026 out at icmai.in: Check direct link, toppers and other details

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India announced June 2026 exam results. Intermediate Group II saw a higher pass percentage than Group I. Fin

Taslima Nasreen says Kolkata visit feels like getting my life back after 19yrs

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata's iconic College Street and Coffee House after 19 years, describing the emotional v

Maharashtra Reduces Water Discharge from Ujni Dam Amid Decreasing Inflow

Pune, August 5: The Ujni Dam in Pune district, Maharashtra, has reduced its water discharge into the Bhima River due to a decrease in inflow. Acc

Republicans rubber-stamped Todd Blanche, chief architect of the Epstein cover-up: Chuck Schumer

Eight-year-old boy mauled to death by leopard while returning home in Bijnor

An eight-year-old boy was killed in a leopard attack while returning home with his parents in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district. Forest officials s

US-Iran talks: Rubio says progress made on Strait, nuclear deal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio detailed negotiations with Iran on two key objectives. These talks focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz for

Mid-Day Opinion: Musafir & yaaron, ghar & thikana...

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Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil's Ambassador to U.S. in spat with Lula

The State Department said the decision was a reciprocal response to Brazil's actions