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Gold futures rose for the second consecutive session, gaining Rs 2,165 to Rs 1.46 lakh per 10 grams on the MCX, tracking a sharp rally in global markets. Safe-haven demand, a weaker US dollar, easing inflation concerns due to lower crude prices, and the RBI's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% supported bullion prices amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, seeks to empower the government to create a Designated Authority to take over the management of foreign contributions when an organisation's FCRA registration is cancelled.

While JKLM has planned the march on August 6, All India Students' Association (AISA) and other people's organisation has planned on August 7. Common students, who are not associated with any political parties and do not want political interferences in students' movement, planned their march on August 10.

The Sensex settled 152.05 points, or 0.19 per cent, higher at 78,581.00, while the Nifty edged up 9.75 points, or 0.04 per cent, to close at 24,624.65.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly apologised over child sexual abuse material (CSAM), deepfake content and other lapses on Meta platforms during talks with Indian authorities, according to reports citing government and PTI sources.

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams, agreed to drink water after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk urged him not to risk his life during a video call.

Jiya Shankar shared dreamy photos from the proposal, where she proudly flaunted her diamond engagement ring and shared a romantic kiss with her fianc. Overcome with emotion, Jiya also broke down during the proposal and penned a heartfelt note about finding love when she least expected it.

Shreya Kalra emerged as the winner of Lock Upp 2, defeating Shivangi Joshi in the grand finale to lift the coveted trophy. Along with the title, she also took home a whopping Rs 1 crore cash prize after securing the highest number of jury votes.

For Jammu's Valmiki community, August 5 is a day of celebration as the abrogation of Article 35-A in 2019 ended decades of discrimination, restoring constitutional rights, domicile status, government job opportunities, land ownership, education, and equal citizenship after a 63-year struggle.

Marking the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the terror ecosystem has been dismantled to a large extent, discriminatory laws have been removed, and equal rights restored. He handed over appointment letters to 37 next of kin of civilians killed by terrorists, reaffirming the government's commitment to justice, peace, and inclusive development in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Centre has informed Parliament that 32 institutions have been identified as fake universities, while some EdTech platforms are misleading students through advertisements promising 100 per cent placements and high-paying jobs. The UGC has warned against unauthorised franchise arrangements, advised students to verify institutions before admission, and initiated action against defaulting EdTech companies and fake educational institutions.

The Vijay-led TVK government unveiled its maiden Revised Budget for 2026-27, announcing an AI and innovation city called 'Arivagam', a new industrial policy, mobile healthcare units for senior citizens, and welfare schemes for the transgender community.

India, stated Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, categorically rejects the political absurdity and futile attempts by Pakistan to observe the so-called Youm-e-Istehsal to spread malicious propaganda against India.

In a statement, the MEA said the Indian Embassy in Riyadh is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with Yemeni authorities to ensure the safety and security of the crew. It also thanked Yemeni authorities for their assistance in the rescue operation.

Iran said it was prepared to strike three locations in Ukraine after accusing Kyiv of attacking an Iranian merchant ship in the Caspian Sea, but suspended its response after Ukraine claimed the strike was accidental.

As per a report in HT, Siddharth Tiwari confime the cause of Pradeep's death, he said, He was suffering from cancer, and it had relapsed. He has died a few hours back. He had been admitted to the hospital for over a month now.

While Iran confirmed consultations with Oman on a temporary arrangement to ensure maritime safety, uncertainty continues over the crucial shipping route, which handles around 20 per cent of the world's fossil fuel trade.

Under the directive issued by Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, the ban covers manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, transport, distribution, wholesale, retail and sale of the product.

Bhumi Pednekar has faced backlash after asking protesters to avoid using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The controversy escalated after her former acting teacher, Shruti Desai, questioned her stance on respect, while singer Neha Bhasin also criticised the actor.

Loan demand remains strong across sectors, while the RBI has promised adequate banking liquidity and action against excessive movements in the rupee.

According to an official statement, Princess Eugenie gave birth to her daughter on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 6:20 pm at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal. The newborn weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces at birth. Both the mother and baby are reported to be doing well.

The proposal, enabled by the Payment and Settlement Systems (Amendment) Bill, is expected to apply mainly to large merchants, with a possible MDR of 0.25-0.4 per cent. No final decision has been taken, and any implementation would require a government notification and RBI guidelines.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that trade uncertainties linger as US has imposed fresh tariffs. Crude oil and financial markets remain volatile amid West Asia crisis, he added.

Sensex started the trading session at 79,055.38, up over 600 points or 0.8 per cent, while Nifty opened 54 points or 0.22 per cent higher at 24,669.20.

DY Patil, a senior Congress leader, former Governor of West Bengal and Bihar, and a noted educationist, died at the age of 90 on Tuesday. Patil breathed his last at his residence in Maharashtra's Kolhapur

Telegram removed the offending content, banned the user involved and strengthened moderation measures, after which Apple restored the app. Existing users were unaffected during the outage, while Android users continued to access Telegram via the Google Play Store.

Gold prices in India edged higher on August 4 as renewed hopes of a potential US-Iran peace breakthrough supported safe-haven demand. Despite optimism over possible negotiations, ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over Middle East oil supplies kept bullion prices elevated

Air India confirmed that flight AI2379, operating from Phuket to Delhi on 4 August, experienced a brief in-flight turbulence-related event during cruise, resulting in a momentary change in altitude.

Over Rs 62,683 crore remains unclaimed in Public Sector Banks across India as of June 30, 2026, according to the Union Government. To help depositors, nominees and legal heirs recover their money, the Centre and the RBI have introduced a series of measures, including simplified claim procedures, special outreach drives, the UDGAM portal, and the nationwide Your Money, Your Right campaign.

The makers of Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 have unveiled the first teaser, confirming the show's September 6 premiere on JioHotstar and Colors. Salman Khan returns as host and teases a mystery-filled season. The list of contestants is yet to be announced

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aims to simplify tax compliance for foreign companies using Indian data centres. Nasscom welcomed the proposed changes, calling them a positive step for India's data centre and cloud ecosystem.

The Nifty fell 159.40 points, or 0.64 per cent, to close at 24,614.90. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the index gradually drifted lower throughout the day, slipping towards the 24,400 support zone and marking an intra-day low of 24,428.

The J&K Police on Tuesday dismissed a selection grade constable from service for his alleged involvement in a narcotics smuggling case in the Kathua district. The latest dismissal comes amid an intensified crackdown in which more than a dozen police personnel have been removed from service over the past two years for alleged links to drug trafficking and narco-terror networks.

The rollout of E20 petrol, made up of 80 per cent petrol and 20 per cent ethanol, has received backlash from opposition parties and several consumer groups, who have expressed concern about its effect on older vehicles not built to run on fuel containing 20 per cent ethanol.

Social media influencer Faizan Ansari has filed a complaint with the Delhi Police against CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, alleging physical assault and financial backing of protests. He claimed that Uorfi Javed accepted Rs 1 lakh to support CJP during the NEET paper leak protests. Uorfi denied the allegations.

The FSSAI directed Dabur India to immediately stop selling certain food products carrying allegedly misleading 100 per cent claims and submit a compliance report within 15 days. The regulator cited violations of food advertising and organic labelling regulationsIndian politics news

Understand how flexi personal loans work, how they compare to standard loans, and why paying interest only on utilized funds offers maximum flexibility.

EB5 Consultancy crosses the milestone of advising over 250 Indian families on global investment migration, residency, and citizenship by investment programs.

As the agitation intensified, the Jharkhand CID alleged that arrested government employee Abhay Kumar Tiwari led a paper leak syndicate that earned nearly 25 crore by manipulating recruitment exams. Tiwari, one of 11 people arrested, has been accused of charging candidates up to 25 lakh for final selection.

The Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Jammu, has directed the DySP, Bhawan, Katra, to submit a detailed inquiry report and take appropriate action on an application seeking urgent preservation of evidence in the alleged Rs 550-crore fake silver offerings controversy at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Shrine. The case, arising from a complaint by Advocate Deepak Sharma, concerns allegations of adulteration, substitution, pilferage and possible misappropriation of around 20 tonnes of silver of

Sensex opened nearly 500 points or 0.63 per cent higher at 79,132.97, while Nifty slipped below the 24,750 mark, declining 70.4 points or 0.28 per cent.

Many WhatsApp users saw an 'account in review' message instead of their normal chat screen. During the review period, affected users were unable to use WhatsApp's main features, including messaging and calling.

With the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit route for nearly 20% of global oil and gas exports, facing severe shipping bottlenecks, higher production targets may fail to translate into actual physical supply reaching global markets anytime soon.

Malaika Arora has added Mahindra Thar Roxx to her car collection. While many fans congratulated her on the purchase, others criticised her for wearing pencil heels and a bralette while performing puja of her car, saying she should have removed her footwear before performing the aarti.

The panel questioned Meta, Google, YouTube, Snapchat, X, and government ministries on digital platform accountability, seeking written responses within 10 days. It demanded Meta provide an audit trail of the post's removal and restoration, while also raising concerns over content moderation, cybercrime, AI-generated misinformation, deepfakes, and online scams.

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained by Chennai Police after an FIR was registered over alleged defamatory remarks made during a rally on the Cauvery dispute. The comments, allegedly involving actor Trisha Krishnan and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, sparked sharp political criticism from the TVK and BJP.

The 24-karat gold price today is hovering around Rs 1.43 lakh per 10 grams in the domestic market, after a volatile stretch of choppy, range-bound trade. That is roughly 20 per cent below the retail all-time high of about Rs 1.78 lakh per 10 grams

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J&K fast bowler Auqib Nabi has received his maiden India Test call-up after replacing injured Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. The selection rewards the Baramulla pacer's outstanding domestic performances, including 104 wickets across the last two Ranji Trophy seasons and a pivotal role in J&K's historic maiden Ranji Trophy triumph.

The government also clarified that FSSAI's action against several alcohol manufacturers relates to the use of flavouring substances that mimic standardised alcoholic beverages and misleading age-related claims, affecting brands including Old Monk, McDowell's, Bagpiper, Antiquity Blue and Royal Challenge.