New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) Gold prices rose Rs 300 to Rs 1,01,570 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday as investors turned to the safe-haven asset amid rising concerns over the independence of the US Federal Reserve following President Donald Trumps threats to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Besides, traders said that a weaker US dollar, expectations of a reduction in interest rate by the Federal Reserve, and ongoing tariff developments have driven the price movement. The precious metal of

Mumbai, Aug 28 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices tumbled on Thursday, with the Sensex cracking 706 points, as the additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India for its purchases of Russian oil came into effect. Besides, persistent foreign fund outflows also dented investors sentiment leading to a steep fall in two consecutive sessions. The additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by the US on India came into effect on Wednesday, bringing the total levies on Indian g

Mumbai, Aug 28 (PTI) The rupee rose by 11 paise to close at 87.58 against the US dollar on Thursday aided by a weaker greenback and a decline in crude oil prices. However, concerns over additional US tariffs on Indian products, which kicked in on Wednesday, and a decline in domestic equity markets capped gains in the local unit, according to forex traders. The US government has imposed a total of 50 per cent tariffs on Indian exports to America, barring a few sectors. At the interbank foreign ex

Aug 28 (Reuters) Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook filed a lawsuit on Thursday claiming U.S. President Donald Trump has no power to remove her from office, setting up a legal battle that could reset long-established norms for the U.S. central banks independence. Cooks lawsuit said Trump violated a federal law allowing him to remove a Fed governor only for cause when the Republican president took the unprecedented step on August 25 of announcing he would fire her. Trump has accused Cook of comm

Any number of things can keep you from getting a good nights rest. Among common offenders, night sweats affect as much as 41 percent of primary care patients. While hormonal imbalances are well-known culprits, theyre far from the only causes. Moreover, how can you tell if youre actually experiencing night sweatsor if you simply run hot or have a sub-optimal sleep environment? And if you are dealing with true night sweats, how can you pinpoint the cause? More importantly, can you stop them from s

New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) InterGlobe Aviation promoter Rakesh Gangwal and his family trust divested up to a 3.1 per cent stake in IndiGo for Rs 7,027.7 crore through separate block deals on Thursday. After the stake sale, InterGlobe Aviations shares were trading 4.44 per cent lower at Rs 5,781 apiece on the NSE and the scrip of the company went down 4.16 per cent to Rs 5,793 each on the BSE. After the latest transaction, Rakesh Gangwal and his family trusts holding in IndiGo has come down to 4.71

Mumbai, Aug 28 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Thursday as the additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India for its purchases of Russian oil came into effect, weighing on investors sentiment. Besides this, foreign fund outflows also dented investors sentiment. The additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by the US on India came into effect on Wednesday, bringing the total amount of levies imposed on New Delhi to 50 per c

Mumbai, Aug 28 (PTI) The rupee rose 10 paise to 87.59 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by a weaker dollar index and easing Brent crude prices. Besides, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stepped in to protect the local unit from crossing its all-time low, further supporting the local unit, according to forex traders. However, FII outflows and weaker domestic equity markets prevented sharper gains in the local unit as an additional 25 per cent US tariffs on Indian products

Majuli (Assam) [India], August 28 (ANI): Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi expressed his partys enthusiasm for the INDIA blocs Vice-Presidential nominee, former Supreme Court judge B. Sudershan Reddy, stating that the people of India are warmly accepting him. Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Gogoi said, We are very pleased that the people of India are accepting B Sudarshan Reddy, the INDIA Alliance candidate for the Vice Presidential election. He is already creating an impact, and we wish him all the best.

NEW YORK, August 28, 2025 (AP) The director of the nations top public health agency has been fired after less than one month in the job, and several top agency leaders have resigned. Susan Monarez isnt aligned with President Donald Trumps agenda and refused to resign, so the White House terminated her, spokesman Kush Desai said Wednesday night. Her lawyers said she was targeted for standing up for science. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services had announced her departure in a brief s

UNITED NATIONS, August 28, 2025 (AP) The Security Council scheduled a vote Thursday on a resolution that would end the more than four-decade operation of the U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon on Dec. 31, 2026. Two council diplomats said late Wednesday that the United States, which had been demanding that the force known as UNIFIL be terminated in a year, did not object to a French draft resolution with that end date in 16 months. That signaled the resolution would be approved, but it

Mumbai, Aug 27 (PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday visited the residence of his cousin and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, in another sign of growing bonhomie between them. Raj hosts Lord Ganesh at his residence, Shivtirth, located in the citys Dadar area, every year. Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray and his mother Rashmi accompanied Uddhav during the visit, which comes nearly two months after the long estranged cousins sh

New Delhi, Aug 27 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday cited a media report which claimed that some anonymous parties in Gujarat received donations of Rs 4,300 crore between 2019-20 and 2023-24, and asked whether the Election Commission will investigate this or ask for an affidavit. There was no immediate reaction from the Election Commission (EC). Gandhi, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, shared on X the media report which claimed that in Gujarat, 10 anonymously registered p

Adelaide, Aug 27 (The Conversation) We may already live in the post-truth world, but are we about to enter the era of post-truth statistics? Each month, the US employment report is one of the most closely watched releases on the health of the worlds largest economy. Financial markets can move sharply depending on the strength of the numbers. This month, the jobs report was weak. Hours later, US President Donald Trump called the numbers phony and fired the head of the agency, Erika McEntarfer. It

NEW DELHI, August 27 U.S. PresidentDonald Trumpsdoubling oftariffson goods from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, escalating tensions between the worlds two largest democracies and strategic partners. Below is a timeline of how India, once seen as a frontrunner for a U.S. trade deal, ended up facing steep tariffs after both sides failed to resolve disputes over agriculture and dairy, and New Delhi resisted pressure to halt Russian oil purchases. FEBRUARY Indian Prim

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 27 (ANI): Indian stock markets remained shut on Wednesday on account of Ganesh Chaturthi. Since the festival is a state holiday in Maharashtra, both the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange, which are headquartered in Mumbai, observed a trading holiday. No trading activity took place in equity, derivative, and currency segments. While Indian markets stayed closed, other major Asian markets opened the day largely in positive territory. Japans

New York/Washington, Aug 27 (PTI) The additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India for its purchases of Russian oil came into effect Wednesday, bringing the total amount of levies imposed on New Delhi to 50 per cent. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in a draft order published on Monday, said the increased levies would hit Indian products that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 am eastern daylight ti

Washington, Aug 27 (PTI) US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that he stopped the India and Pakistan war from going nuclear by threatening to impose tariffs and refusing to do any trade deals if they did not agree to a ceasefire. Trumps latest comments came on Tuesday during a cabinet meeting at the White House, where he also claimed that he had spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I am talking to a very terrific man, Narendra Modi. I said, Whats going on with you and Pakistan?

Ranchi, Aug 26 (PTI) A resolution opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was passed in the Jharkhand assembly on Tuesday. The resolution was moved by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Radhakrishna Kishore, who alleged that the SIR was intended to directly benefit the ruling dispensation at the Centre. Given the sentiments of the House and after consultation with the leader of the House, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, I move a resolution on behalf of the INDIA bloc to oppose

New Delhi, Aug 26 (PTI) Gold prices jumped by Rs 600 to Rs 1,00,770 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, supported by a weak rupee and firm global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,00,170 per 10 grams on Monday. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity climbed Rs 500 to Rs 1,00,400 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from the last close of Rs 99,900 per 10 grams. Silver prices rallied by Rs 3,000 to revisit the

Mumbai, Aug 26 (PTI) Benchmark BSE Sensex tumbled 849 points to close below the 81,000 level on Tuesday due to widespread selling pressure after the US issued a draft notice on the implementation of an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian products. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 849.37 points, or 1.04 per cent, to close at 80,786.54 with 25 of its constituents ending lower and five with gains. During the day, the index nosedived 949.93 points, or 1.16 per cent, to hit a low of 80,685.98. The

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, Aug 26 (Reuters) Indian exporters are bracing for disruptions after a U.S. Homeland Security notification confirmed Washington would impose an additional 25% tariff on all Indian-origin goods from Wednesday, ramping up trade pressure on the Asian nation. Indian exports will face U.S. duties of up to 50% among the highest imposed by Washington after President Donald Trump announced extra tariffs as punishment for New Delhis increased purchases of Russian oil earlier in August

A new study found that hydration is key when it comes to managing stress. People who drink less than seven cups, or 1.5 liters, of water per day have a cortisol response to stress that is 50% higher than those who meet water intake recommendations. Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) published the study in the Journal of Applied Physiology. Out of 62 healthy males and females, 32 participants were selected with both habitual low fluid intake and habitual high fluid intake. Sub

Mumbai, Aug 26 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday after the US issued a draft notice over the implementation of an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports. Additionally, persistent foreign fund outflows and a weak trend in Asian markets also dampened sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 606.97 points or 0.74 per cent to 81,028.94 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went lower by 182.25 points or 0.73 per cent to 24,785.50. From the Sensex

Mumbai, Aug 26 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 22 paise to 87.78 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday after the US issued a draft notice detailing plans to impose an additional 25 per cent tariff on India. Forex traders said the rupee lost momentum as worries over the looming 25 per cent US tariff on Indian goods, set to take effect from August 27, drove strong dollar demand from importers. The United States has issued a draft notice detailing plans to implement the additional 25 per cent

Washington, Aug 26 (PTI) The United States has issued a draft notice detailing plans to implement the additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian products, as previously announced by President Donald Trump, that will come into effect from August 27. The Department of Homeland Security, in the draft order published on Monday, said the increased levies would hit Indian products that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 am eastern daylight time on

WASHINGTON, August 26, 2025 (AP) President Donald Trump said Monday night that hes firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, an unprecedented move that would constitute a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over what has long been considered an institution independent from day-to-day politics. Trump said in a letter posted on his Truth Social platform that he is removing Cook effective immediately because of allegations that she committed mortgage fraud. Cook said Monday ni

WASHINGTON, August 26, 2025 (AP) President Donald Trump says he is firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook late Monday, in a move viewed as a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over the independent institution. Trump said in a letter posted on his Truth Social platform Monday that he is firing Cook because of allegations that she committed mortgage fraud. The allegation was made last week by Bill Pulte, a Trump appointee to the Federal Housing Administration, an agency th

Mumbai, Aug 25 (PTI) Police have informed a magistrate court here that there was no prima facie evidence of a cognisable or non-cognisable offence in the defamation and stalking complaint filed by former NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhedes sister against senior NCP leader Nawab Malik. The Bandra magistrate court had ordered an enquiry into Yasmeen Wankhedes complaint under section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and directed the police to file its report. In her complaint filed in 2

BENGALURU, Aug 25 (Reuters) New Development Bank (NDB), a multilateral lender developed by BRICS member nations, said on Monday it had appointed Indias central bank executive director, Rajiv Ranjan, as its vice president. Ranjan has been appointed as the vice president for five years, according to a statement. He will also serve as the chief risk officer, according to the NDB website. Ranjan, who joined the Reserve Bank of India in 1989, has served as an executive director and a member of the m

ISLAMABAD, August 25, 2025 (AP) India has alerted Pakistan about possible cross-border flooding after heavy monsoon rains in the South Asian region, Pakistans Foreign Ministry said on Monday, in what marks the first public official contact between the two nuclear-armed rivals in months. The ministry said New Delhi conveyed the information through diplomatic channels instead of the Indus Waters Commission, the permanent mechanism created under the 1960 World Bank-brokered Indus Waters Treaty. An

Mumbai, Aug 25 (PTI) The rupee pared initial gains to settle 6 paise lower at 87.58 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, tracking a strong American currency and a recovery in crude oil prices. Forex traders said investors were cautious ahead of the implementation of the August 27 tariff deadline and the upcoming US economic data ahead of the Federal Reserves September 17 meeting. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened on a positive note at 87.38, then touched an ear

Mumbai, Aug 25 (PTI Benchmark BSE Sensex rebounded by 329 points on Monday following heavy buying in IT and auto shares and a rally in global equity markets on hopes of a potential US Federal Reserve rate cut. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 329.06 points or 0.40 per cent to settle at 81,635.91 with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. During the day, it jumped 492.21 points or 0.60 per cent to 81,799.06. The 50-share NSE Nifty rose by 97.65 points or 0.39 per cent to 24,967.

New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday criticised the ruling government over the lathi charge on Staff Selection Commission (SSC) aspirants at New Delhis Ramleela Maidan that took place yesterday, calling it hallmark of a cowardly government. In a post on social media X, Rahul lashed out at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led-government claiming that that they neither cared about the countrys youth and their future, because the government only came to power b

Aug 25 (Reuters) Gold slipped from a near two-week high on Monday as the dollar crept higher, although increased expectations of interest rate cuts in the U.S. following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powells dovish pivot last week lent some support to bullion. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $3,365.83 per ounce, as of 0440 GMT, after hitting its highest since August 11 on Friday. U.S. gold futures for December delivery eased 0.2% to $3,410.20. The U.S. dollar index rose 0.2% against its rivals after

Melbourne, Aug 25 (The Conversation) Earlier this month, when OpenAI released its latest flagship artificial intelligence (AI) system, GPT-5, the company said it was much smarter across the board than earlier models. Backing up the claim were high scores on a range of benchmark tests assessing domains such as software coding, mathematics and healthcare. Benchmark tests like these have become the standard way we assess AI systems but they dont tell us much about the actual performance and effect

Mumbai, Aug 25 (PTI) Benchmark indices rebounded in early trade on Monday in line with a rally in global equity markets on hopes of a potential US Federal Reserve rate cut. Buying in IT stocks also drove the markets higher during the initial trade. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 285.62 points to 81,592.47 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 91.25 points to 24,961.35. From the Sensex firms, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, and Tata Steel w

Melbourne, Aug 25 (The Conversation) When most people think of COVID now, they picture a short illness like a cold a few days of fever, sore throat or cough before getting better. But for many, the story doesnt end there. Long COVID defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as symptoms lasting at least three months after infection has become a lasting part of the pandemic. Most research has focused on describing symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog and breathlessness. But we know less ab

Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) Rupee pared initial losses and settled on a higher note at 87.07 (provisional) against the US dollar, up by 6 paise on the back of a rise in risk appetite in global markets. Forex traders said easing tensions over trade tariffs and hopes of peace between Russia and Ukraine enthused investors. Moreover, the proposed GST reforms and a recent credit rating upgrade by a foreign agency have bolstered confidence in the Indian economy. Rupee declined in the first half of the day on

Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) Benchmark BSE Sensex closed higher by 213 points on Wednesday, extending its rally to the fifth consecutive day on heavy buying in IT shares. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 213.45 points or 0.26 per cent to settle at 81,857.84. During the day, it jumped 341.23 points or 0.41 per cent to 81,985.62. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 69.90 points or 0.28 per cent to 25,050.55. Among Sensex firms, Infosys surged the most by 3.88 per cent, followed by Tata Consultancy Servi

Canberra, Aug 20 (The Conversation) The last time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the White House earlier this year, he was berated by Donald Trump. On Monday, he returned with European leaders by his side. He emerged with some signs of progress on a peace deal to end Russias war against Ukraine. The presence of the European leaders no doubt had a great impact on the meeting. After Trumps recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, they were concerned he was ali

Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices declined in early trade on Wednesday after a four-day rally tracking weak trends in Asian markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 146.64 points to 81,497.75 in initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 47.5 points to 24,933.15. From the Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, Trent, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Tata Motors were among the laggards. However, Eternal, Bharti Airtel, Infosys and NTPC were among the gainers. In Asian mar

New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): The INDIA bloc on Tuesday picked former Supreme Court Judge, Justice B. Sudershan Reddy as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential elections slated to take place on September 9. The announcement was made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in the national capital following the INDIA bloc meeting. B Sudershan Reddy will file his nomination for the Vice Presidential polls on August 21. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said, He will nomination

New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief and Lok Sabha MP Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday took a swipe at the Centre, suggesting that the government was avoiding questions on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar and instead holding a special discussion on Indias space programme. While congratulating Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla for his Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), Yadav said the government might be looking at the stars to decide when

Adelaide, Aug 19 (The Conversation) As our population ages, were living longer and dying older. End-of-life care is therefore an increasingly important part of aged care. In Australia, around 50% of people aged over 85 die in an aged care home. But what does this mean for those who work in aged care? Research suggests aged-care staff experience a unique type of grief when residents die. However, their grief often goes unrecognised, and they may be left with insufficient support. Forming relation

Gaya (Bihar) [India], August 19 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday commenced the third day of his Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar from Gaya, continuing his 16-day campaign to highlight alleged voter suppression and electoral manipulations by the BJP and Election Commission of India (ECI) through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Meanwhile, The Election Commission on Sunday refuted any claims of vote theft and electoral roll manipulation, while addressing a press c

Mumbai, Aug 19 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 19 paise to 87.20 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, reflecting the optimism around domestic reforms and equities, though external risks remain elevated. Forex traders said the rupee is holding firm at current levels, tracking the recent rally in domestic equities after sweeping tax reforms announced by PM Narendra Modi. Moreover, suspected RBI intervention and cautious optimism around the Ukraine-Russia conflict supported investors sentim

WASHINGTON August 19, 2025 (AP) President Donald Trump said Monday hes begun arrangements for a face-to-face meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a pathway to end Russias invasion of Ukraine, while affirming that the U.S. would back European security guarantees aimed at preventing Moscow from reinvading its neighbor once the current conflict ends. Details of the security guarantees and Trumps efforts to arrange peace talks were still evolving as an extended meeting

Gaya Ji (Bihar), Aug 19 (PTI) Asserting that vote chori is an attack on Bharat Mata, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday warned the chief election commissioner and the two election commissioners of stern action when the INDIA bloc forms government. Intensifying his attack on the Election Commission, Gandhi also said the whole country would ask the poll body for an affidavit and if given time, his party would bring out the vote chori in every assembly and Lok Sabha constituency. The fresh atta

New Delhi, Aug 18 (PTI) Opposition leaders will meet at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges residence here on Monday evening to discuss a joint candidate for the vice-presidents post. Defence Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajnath Singh has also reached out to the leaders of some opposition parties, including Kharge, who is the leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha, for unanimously electing the new vice-president. Sources said the opposition wants to field a non-pol