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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

Discover why natural light, biophilic design, and passive cooling have replaced expensive materials as the ultimate markers of timeless luxury real estate.

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.

Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 contestant Gaurav Khanna's painful injuries after a rubber-bullet stunt have gone viral. Amid online criticism, Banijay CEO Deepak Dhar said the stunt was not brutal and complied with all required safety procedures.

Replying in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Statistics and Programme Implementation Rao Inderjit Singh said the ministry has also integrated administrative datasets and introduced new quality frameworks to strengthen India's national statistical ecosystem.

The Karnataka Cabinet expansion has sparked fresh dissent within the Congress, with several MLAs protesting after being denied ministerial berths despite Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's appeal for patience.

Congress retained the Datia Assembly seat, defeating the BJP for the second consecutive time. Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh defeated BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari by 6,056 votes. The party also led at former Home Minister Narottam Mishra's polling booth. Congress workers celebrated in Bhopal by distributing sweets and Melody toffees after the party's victory.

As Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor claims his electoral win, we trace his remarkable journey from high-profile campaign strategist to standalone politician. Here is a look at the major victories and setbacks along the way

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary congratulated Prashant Kishor on his victory in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, saying the people had chosen Jan Suraaj in the democratic process. He said he respects the public mandate and wished Kishor success.

The Sensex surged 544.39 points, or 0.7 per cent, to close at 78,639.03. Meanwhile, the Nifty recorded a stronger advance, ending at 24,774.30, up 391 points or 1.6 per cent, following the introduction of the new Closing Auction Session (CAS).

The Indian rupee surged to a near one-month high on Monday as crude oil prices fell by up to 7 per cent to below the $80-a-barrel mark amid hopes of a deal to end the Iran conflict, while strong foreign inflows further supported the currency.

The BJP retained Gujarat's Manjalpur Assembly seat after Satish Govindbhai Patel defeated Congress' Bhikhabhai Rabari by over 30,000 votes, according to the Election Commission. Meanwhile, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor strengthened his lead in Bihar's Bankipur, while Congress led in Madhya Pradesh's Datia

Months after facing backlash over the viral 370 biryani crowd-work controversy, comedian Pranit More made an emotional return to stand-up during a June 14 show in Georgia. Welcomed with loud cheers and applause.

A Delhi court on Monday acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers. The verdict brings relief to the political leader, in one of the most high-profile legal battles in Indian sport.

He ruled out immediate electoral politics, saying the group aims to function as a public pressure movement, and pledged to continue supporting students and raising issues related to education and unemployment across the country

The government is replacing a colonial-era law with one that seeks to preserve access to banking evidence while protecting banks from unnecessary legal proceedings, shifting the emphasis to better-targeted judicial oversight rather than unrestricted access to banking records.