KYIV, Ukraine, August 8, 2025 (AP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy quickly reversed course last month on a law that would have curbed the independence of the countrys anti-corruption watchdogs after widespread protests that threatened the stability of his leadership for the first time since Russias invasion. Its unlikely that the damage to the presidents image can be changed as easily. Zelenskyys reversal followed years of public discontent that simmered around his inner circle, some of

New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI) Describing the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) of electoral rolls as an institutionalised chori, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday claimed that the Election Commission is openly colluding with the BJP to carry out this theft with the objective of taking away the voting rights of the poor. Gandhi made the charge in a video released on his YouTube channel in which he also claimed that SIR has been brought in Bihar because the EC knows that we have caught their chori. H

New York, Aug 8 (PTI) The US got involved directly when India and Pakistan went to war, and President Donald Trump was able to deliver peace between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has claimed. Since May 10, Trump has repeated his claim many times that he helped settle the tensions between India and Pakistan and told the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours that America will do a lot of trade with them if they stopped the conflict. India has been consistently mai

Mumbai, Aug 8 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Friday amid non-stop foreign fund outflows and tariff-related jitters. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 242.24 points to 80,381.02 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 54.85 points to 24,541.30. From the Sensex firms, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Bharat Electronics, Eternal, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank were among the laggards. However, Titan, Bajaj Finance, NTPC and Bajaj Finserv were among the gainers. For

MUMBAI/CHENNAI, Aug 8 (Reuters) Ever since Donald Trumps tariff salvo on India this week, garment maker Pearl Global whose U.S. client list includes Gap and Kohls has been receiving midnight panic calls with an ultimatum: share the tariff hit or move production out of India. To calm U.S. customers nerves, Pearl Global has offered to shift production to its 17 factories in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam and Guatemala to bypass the steep U.S. levies on Indian imports. All the customers are alre

GREENBELT, Md., August 8, 2025 (AP) A federal judge in Maryland late Thursday ruled President Donald Trumps administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily, issuing the fourth court decision blocking the presidents birthright citizenship order nationwide since a key U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June. U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardmans preliminary injunction was expected after the judge said last month she would issue such an ord

New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI) About a fifth of those aged 45 and above were living with diabetes in 2019, with two in every five possibly unaware of their condition, according to data from a study among Indias ageing adults. Findings published in The Lancet Global Health also suggest that as the countrys population rapidly ages, diabetes cases among the middle-aged and older adults will increase, even if increase in prevalence of the condition in age-specific groups can be arrested, authors said. Resea

New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) Gold prices rallied Rs 3,600 to hit a record high of Rs 1,02,620 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday as investors turned to safe-haven assets after the US administration announced a 25 per cent additional tariff on Indian imports. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 99,020 per 10 grams on Wednesday. In the national capital, gold of 99.5 per cent purity rallied by Rs 3,600 to hit a lifetime

New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday cited an analysis of data from a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka from the 2024 general elections to allege that the Election Commission is colluding with the BJP to steal elections and called it a crime against the Constitution. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said the Congress put together a team and collected concrete evidence of vote chori in six months. I

New York/Washington, Aug 7 (PTI) The initial 25 per cent tariffs announced by the US on Indian imports came into effect Thursday, with President Donald Trump saying billions of dollars from countries that have taken advantage of America will now start flowing into the country. Its Midnight!!! Billions of Dollars In Tariffs Are Now Flowing Into The United States Of America! Trump said in a post on Truth Social as the clock struck 12 midnight in the US, ushering in the August 7 date when the recip

Mumbai, Aug 7 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday as US President Donald Trump slapped an additional 25 per cent duty doubling it to 50 per cent on Indian goods over New Delhis continued imports of Russian oil. The move that is likely to hit sectors such as textiles, marine and leather exports hard was slammed by India as unfair, unjustified and unreasonable. With this action singling out New Delhi for the Russian oil imports, India will attract

Mumbai, Aug 7 (PTI) The rupee traded in a narrow range and appreciated 5 paise to 87.67 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, after US President Donald Trump slapped an additional 25 per cent duty doubling it to 50 per cent on Indian goods over New Delhis continued imports of Russian oil. Forex traders said Trumps aggressive move, which kicks in 21 days, threatens to raise total duties on select Indian exports to as high as 50 per cent making them among the most heavily taxed US i

New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) Indias largest IT services company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday (August 6, 2025) informed employees that it will roll-out wage hikes for about 80% of workforce, covering mid to junior levels. The wage hikes come at a time when TCS is set to lay off about 12,000 employees this year. The wage hikes will be effective from September 1, TCS CHRO Milind Lakkad and CHRO Designate K Sudeep said in an email to employees on Wednesday (August 6, 2025). We are pleased

Aug 7 (Reuters) Gold rose on Thursday, supported by renewed safe-haven demand after U.S. President Donald Trump slapped an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, escalating trade frictions. Spot gold was up 0.4% at $3,380.76 per ounce as of 0247 GMT. U.S. gold futures gained 0.3% to $3,443.30. Trump has been dishing up fresh tariff threats which is keeping gold in the frame as a defensive play for investors, Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade said. Gold is moving towards the doors

New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) The Election Commission issued a notification on Thursday for the September 9 election to the vice presidents post, kickstarting the nomination process. According to the notification, August 21 is the last date for filing nominations, while the documents will be scrutinised on August 22. August 25 is the last date to withdraw from the electoral battle. The post fell vacant on July 21 following the surprise resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar citing health reasons. Dhankhars te

WASHINGTON, August 7, 2025 (AP) President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, raising the specter of higher prices for electronics, autos, household appliances and other essential products dependent on the processors powering the digital age. Well be putting a tariff of approximately 100% on chips and semiconductors, Trump said in the Oval Office while meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook. But if youre building in the United States of America, theres no c

LONDON, August 6, 2025 (AP) Chinese authorities have taken measures this week to try to curb the spread of chikungunya, a virus that often causes fever and joint pain. As of Wednesday, the government reported there had been more than 7,000 cases, mostly in the southern manufacturing hub of Foshan. Heres what to know about chikungunya: What is chikungunya? Chikungunya is a disease caused by a virus of the same name. The chikungunya virus was first identified in people sickened during an outbreak

MUMBAI, Aug 6 (Reuters) The RBI (Reserve Bank of India) published final rules for co-lending arrangements between banks and non-bank financial firms on Wednesday, expanding the scope of such partnerships beyond priority sector lending and introducing tighter norms. The framework, effective January 1, 2026, mandates that the lender retain at least 10% of individual loan exposures on its books and clearly disclose roles and responsibilities to borrowers. The move aims to provide regulatory clarit

New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Gold prices rose Rs 200 to Rs 99,020 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday due to continuous buying by stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had finished at Rs 98,820 per 10 grams in the previous market session. In the national capital, gold of 99.5 per cent purity increased Rs 100 to Rs 98,600 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) on Wednesday. It had closed at Rs 98,500 per 10 grams on Tuesday. Go

Mumbai, Aug 6 (PTI) Benchmark BSE Sensex reversed its early gains to close lower by 160 points on Wednesday due to selling in IT and healthcare shares amid the RBI policy decision to keep the key interest rates unchanged. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 166.26 points or 0.21 per cent to settle at 80,543.99 with 18 of its constituents ending lower and 12 with gains. During the day, it declined 261.43 points or 0.32 per cent to hit a low of 80,448.82. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 75.35 points or 0.3

Chaibasa (Jharkhand), Aug 6 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by an MP-MLA court in Jharkhands Chaibasa on Wednesday in connection with a case related to alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a rally in 2018. Gandhi appeared before the court around 10.55 am. Rahul Gandhi ji appeared before the court as per the direction from the Jharkhand High Court. He had sought bail, which was granted. We will now take the process ahead, the Congress MPs

Victoria, Aug 6 (The Conversation) Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI companions for friendship, support, and even romance. But these apps could be changing how young people connect to others, both online and off. New research by Common Sense Media, a US-based non-profit organisation that reviews various media and technologies, has found about three in four US teens have used AI companion apps such as Character.ai or Replika.ai. These apps let users create digital friends or romantic partn

NEW YORK, August 6, 2025 (AP) Between rising prices and dwindling job growth, using buy now, pay later on everything from concert tickets to fast food deliveries is becoming increasingly appealing. But greater use could also mean greater trouble, as more people fall behind on repaying these loans. Buy now, pay later loans gained popularity during the pandemic, especially among young people. While these loans can help you make large purchases without paying interest or undergoing a hard inquiry

Mumbai, Aug 6 (PTI) After three successive interest cuts, the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) on Wednesday decided to keep policy rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent and retained the neutral stance, weighed by concerns over tariff uncertainties. Announcing the third bi-monthly monetary policy of the current fiscal, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that the growth rate projection for FY26 has been retained at 6.5 per cent. He further said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to keep th

Mumbai, Aug 6 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty gave up early gains and were trading lower on Thursday amid caution ahead of the RBIs monetary policy decision and fresh foreign fund outflows. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 280.38 points to 78,551.66 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went up 77.25 points to 23,773.55. Later, both the benchmark indices gave up early gains and were quoting lower. The BSE benchmark traded 126.78 points lower at 78,141.80, and the Nifty quoted 42.85 poi

NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) After five rounds of trade negotiations, Indian officials were so confident of securing a favourable deal with the United States that they even signalled to the media that tariffs could be capped at 15%. Indian officials expected U.S. President Donald Trump to announce the deal himself weeks before the August 1 deadline. The announcement never came. New Delhi is now left with the surprise imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian goods from Friday, along with un

Mumbai, Aug 6 (PTI) The rupee rose 15 paise to 87.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday amid a weakening greenback as markets awaited the outcome of the Reserve Banks MPC meet. However, a rise in global Brent crude prices and FII outflows capped further gains in the local unit, forex traders said, adding that markets continued to wait for the outcome on the US tariffs. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 87.72 against the US dollar before dipping margina

BENGALURU/NEW DELHI, Aug 6 (Reuters) In January, an old post on Elon Musks social media platform, X, became a concern for police in the Indian city of Satara. Written in 2023, the short message from an account with a few hundred followers described a senior ruling-party politician as useless. This post and content are likely to create serious communal tension, inspector Jitendra Shahane wrote in a content-removal notice marked CONFIDENTIAL and addressed to X. The post, which remains online, is

LUCKNOW, India August 5, 2025 (AP) Flash floods swept away several homes and shops in Dharali, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, killing at least four people and leaving many others trapped under debris, officials said Tuesday. Local television channels showed flood waters surging down a mountain and crashing into Dharali, a Himalayan mountain village in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand state. The flood waters inundated homes, swept away roads and destroyed a local market. About a dozen hotels hav

New Delhi, Aug 5 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday took a swipe at the government over US President Donald Trumps fresh trade threat against India with the iconic Mukesh song dost dost na raha and claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modis huglomacy has completely collapsed. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also slammed as meek the Ministry of External Affairs statement on the unjustified and unreasonable targeting of New Delhi for its procurement of Russian crude oi

Mumbai, Aug 5 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Tuesday following selling in oil & gas and banking shares ahead of the Reserve Banks monetary policy announcement on August 6. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 308.47 points or 0.38 per cent to close at 80,710.25. During the day, it declined 464.32 points or 0.57 per cent to hit an intraday low of 80,554.40. The broader NSE Nifty fell 73.20 points or 0.30 per cent to close at 24,649.55. In the intraday session, it slippe

Melbourne, Aug 5 (The Conversation) When your favourite dress or shirt shrinks in the wash, it can be devastating, especially if you followed the instructions closely. Unfortunately, some fabrics just seem to be more prone to shrinking than others but why? Understanding more about the science of textile fibres can not only help you prevent the shrinkage of clothing, but also might help you rescue the occasional garment after a laundry accident. Its all down to the fibres To know more about clot

Canberra, Aug 5 (The Conversation) At first glance, it might seem like good news. Divorces in Australia have dropped to their lowest rate since no-fault divorce was introduced. And on average, marriages are lasting longer. Latest data show 2.1 divorces registered for every 1,000 Australians aged 16 and over in 2024. But while greater longevity of marriages has been heralded as a sign of more successful relationships, the reality is far more nuanced. Australians are marrying and divorcing less an

Mumbai, Aug 5 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 29 paise to 87.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, a tad above the crucial 88/USD level, after US President Donald Trumps latest salvos targeting India. Forex traders said the Indian rupee was under pressure and may continue to remain under pressure during this week after Trump said he may announce higher tariffs for India for continuing to buy Russian oil. In a fresh trade threat against India, President Donald Trump on Monday said he wi

Mumbai, Aug 5 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in initial trade on Tuesday, dragged down by selling in oil & gas shares and persistent foreign fund outflows. Investor sentiment was further dampened after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose higher tariffs on India over its purchases of Russian oil. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 315.03 points or 0.39 per cent to 80,703.69 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went lower by 41.80 points or 0.17 per cent to

Sydney, Aug 5 (The Conversation) Deep in your memory, your brain has created a playlist of music from your teenage years. Even though life has moved on, hearing that music now likely still brings up some really powerful emotions. Why? Well, as with anything to do with the brain and with emotions, its hard to say for sure. But its likely a bit to do with evolution, and a bit to do with some key neurological changes that occur in the teenage years. Imagine the world of a prehistoric teenager Chang

NEW DELHI, August 5, 2025 (AP) The men shared bear hugs, showered praise on each other and made appearances side by side at stadium rallies a big optics boost for two populist leaders with ideological similarities. Each called the other a good friend. In India, the bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump was seen as a relationship like no other. That is, until a series of events gummed up the works. From Trumps tariffs and Indias purchase of oil from Russi

New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) The Congress on Monday said every patriotic Indian has sought answers on China since the 2020 Galwan incident but the Modi government has chosen to obfuscate and hide the truth with its policy of DDLJ deny, distract, lie, and justify. The opposition party also alleged that the Modi government is responsible for the biggest territorial setback India has faced since 1962, and accused it of pursuing normalisation with a hostile China because of its cowardice and misplaced ec

Rockhampton (Australia), Aug 4 (The Conversation) We wash our hands, sanitise shopping trolleys and wipe down cafe tables. But what about our phones? We touch these devices dozens of times a day, and take them everywhere from the kitchen to the dining table, and even the bathroom. Phones can be contaminated with many kinds of potential germs. When was the last time you wiped down yours and with what? If you use the wrong cleaning agents or tools, you could strip your phones protective coatings,

New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) Gold prices climbed Rs 400 to Rs 98,020 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday due to fresh buying by stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Friday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 97,620 per 10 grams. In the national capital, gold of 99.5 per cent purity appreciated by Rs 300 to Rs 97,800 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) on Monday. The yellow metal had settled at Rs 97,500 per 10 grams in the previous market c

TOKYO, August 4, 2025 (AP) Shigeko Kagawa, a 114-year-old retired physician from Nara Prefecture, has became Japans oldest living person, following the death of 114-year-old Miyoko Hiroyasu, according to Japans Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Kagawa, a symbol of Japans extraordinary longevity, graduated from medical school before World War II, served at a hospital in Osaka during the war, and later ran her familys clinic as an obstetrician and gynecologist. She retired at 86. At 109, Kag

Mumbai, Aug 4 (PTI) Benchmark BSE Sensex rose by nearly 419 points to close above the 81,000 level while Nifty jumped 157 points on Monday following gains in metal, commodities and auto shares amid a firm trend in global markets. The 30-share Sensex gained 418.81 points or 0.52 per cent to settle at 81,018.72. During the day, it climbed 493.28 points or 0.61 per cent to hit an intraday high of 81,093.19. The 50-share NSE Nifty jumped by 157.40 points or 0.64 per cent to close at 24,722.75. In th

New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) If you are a true Indian, you wouldnt say such a thing, the Supreme Court remarked on Monday while slamming Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged derogatory remarks about the Indian Army during his Bharat Jodo Yatra. The top court, however, stayed proceedings against Gandhi before a Lucknow court in the matter. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the complainant in the case. You are Leader

THOOTHUKUDI, India, August 4, 2025 (AP) Vietnams Vinfast on Monday began production at a $500 million electric vehicle plant in southern Indias Tamil Nadu state, part of a planned $2 billion investment in India and a broader expansion across Asia. The factory in Thoothukudi will initially make 50,000 electric vehicles annually, with room to triple output to 150,000 cars. Given its proximity to a major port in one of Indias most industrialized states, Vinfast hopes it will be a hub for future ex

DHAKA, Bangladesh, August 4, 2025 (AP) Abdur Rahman Tarif was talking to his sister Meherunnesa over the phone when the voice on the other end of the call suddenly fell silent. In that moment, Tarif knew something bad had happened. He rushed home, dodging the exchange of fire between security forces and protesters on the streets of Dhaka. When he finally arrived, he discovered his parents tending to his bleeding sister. A stray bullet had hit Meherunnesas chest while she was standing beside the

Mumbai, Aug 4 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed higher in opening trade on Monday, tracking a firm trend in the Asian markets and buying in auto and metal stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 217.61 points or 0.27 per cent to 80,817.52 in opening trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 71.55 points to 24,636.90. From the 30-share Sensex firms, Tata Steel, BEL, Bajaj Finserv, UltraTech Cement, Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints, Reliance Industries, Titan and Adani Ports were amo

You might have noticed that at the age of 50 and above in your life when all parts of your body seem to deteriorate (to put it mildly). You are not imagining things. A shocking new study has pinpointed the exact window when the human aging process begins to accelerate and it happens well before you reach senior status. Researchers found the body breaks down unevenly, with one vital organ taking the hardest hit and possibly speeding up damage elsewhere. In the study, Chinese scientists analyzed

NEW DELHI/MOSCOW, Aug 1 (Reuters) At least two vessels loaded with Russian oil bound for refiners in India have diverted to other destinations following new U.S. sanctions, trade sources said, and LSEG trade flows showed. The U.S. Treasury Department this week imposed sanctions on more than 115 Iran-linked individuals, entities, and ships, some of which are involved in transporting Russian oil. U.S. President Donald Trump has urged countries to halt purchases of oil from Moscow, threatening 100

Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) More than 65 lakh enumeration forms were not included in the draft electoral rolls prepared as part of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by the Election Commission in poll-bound Bihar, bringing down the total number of around 7.9 crore registered voters to 7.24 crore. Patna accounted for the highest number of 3.95 lakh non-included enumeration forms, followed by Madhubani with 3.52 lakh, East Champaran with 3.16 lakh, and Gopalganj with 3.10 lakh, according to the EC. Before th

New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) The imposition of a 25 per cent US tariff will impact about half of Indias over USD 86 billion worth of exports to America, government sources said on Friday. The sectors which could bear the brunt of 25 per cent duty include textiles/ clothing (10.3 billion), gems and jewellery (12 billion), shrimp (USD 2.24 billion), leather and footwear (USD 1.18 billion), animal products (USD 2 billion), chemicals (2.34 billion), and electrical and mechanical machinery (about USD 9 bil