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Nearly 3,000 Kashmiri Pandit and other migrant employees working in the Kashmir Valley have reportedly been informally advised to work from home until August 20 following a fresh terror threat against Hindu employees. The administration has also reportedly exempted them from Independence Day stadium duties amid heightened security ahead of August 15 celebrations.

India's first-ever Global Black-necked Crane Festival has opened in Ladakh, attracting tourists, bird lovers, conservationists and experts from India and abroad. The August 1114 festival aims to promote black-necked crane conservation while strengthening ecotourism, local livelihoods and community participation across Changthang.

The Sensex fell 187.90 points to 77,966.35, while the Nifty declined 35.75 points to 24,435.95. Nifty IT was the worst-performing sector, falling 1.54 per cent, while PSU Bank gained 2 per cent and limited broader losses

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on major international economic and financial developments, the potential for cooperation between the banking systems of Iran and India, and ways to strengthen monetary and banking interactions between the two countries.

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi said he was ot interested in Amit Shah's lecture and sought answers over the police action against the protesters.

Doctors have reported an increase in patients with flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat and body aches. While most cases are mild, elderly people and those with underlying health conditions face a higher risk of complications.

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police raided nine locations across the Union Territory in connection with the 1990 kidnapping and murder of Kashmiri Pandit poet and social activist Sarvanand Kaul Premi and his son Virendra Kaul. The long-pending case, registered under FIR No. 45/1990, is being thoroughly investigated to uncover the conspiracy and bring closure to the decades-old tragedy.

The party has argued that there is no evidence of illegal transactions and has sought permission to use the frozen funds for essential expenses. The hearing comes a day after the Supreme Court refused to interfere with the ED's freezing of three other TMC accounts

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has resigned from the holding company after nearly a decade at the helm and will complete his current term without seeking reappointment. His exit follows differences between Tata Sons and Tata Trusts over governance, strategy and shareholder issues.

The Jharkhand Assembly's Monsoon Session was adjourned early amid disruptions and heated exchanges between the ruling coalition and Opposition over the recruitment row, police action against students and the BJP-called statewide bandh

Domestic equity markets traded lower in early deals on Wednesday as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. The Sensex fell up to 273 points, while the Nifty declined by 81 points.

The complaint alleges that the cremation was carried out hastily, without a family member's signature and with the charges waived, raising concerns that it may have been intended to prevent a second autopsy. The fresh probe will be conducted separately from the CBI investigation

The Maharashtra FDA has suspended the food licence of Blink Commerce in Mumbai due to severe cockroach infestation and poor food storage practices.

Jammu and Kashmir has 5,138 unaudited functional cooperative societies, accounting for more than 56 per cent of the UT's total functional cooperatives, according to data presented in the Lok Sabha. The Ministry of Cooperation said only 3,994 of 9,132 functional societies in J&K have been audited.

Jammu and Kashmir's cultivable land increased from 10.74 lakh hectares in 2020-21 to 10.97 lakh hectares in 2024-25, registering a rise of 23,000 hectares, according to data tabled in the Lok Sabha. The figures also show that the average monthly income of an agricultural household in J&K was Rs 18,918, significantly higher than the national average of Rs 10,218.

Adani Group shares gained up to 3.5% after a US court dismissed securities fraud and conspiracy charges against Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani. The ruling ended a legal challenge linked to alleged bribery and investor fraud claims. Investors reacted positively, with all major Adani stocks trading higher despite broader market weakness

Actor Prakash Raj has claimed that his name was deleted from the Bengaluru constituency voter list following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Sharing a video on Instagram, Raj said he was born and raised in the constituency and had even contested as an MP candidate from the same constituency.

The issue also triggered a political confrontation in Parliament, with NDA MPs accusing the Opposition of avoiding a discussion, while Congress MPs demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's presence to address the students' protest. BJP leaders, including Sambit Patra and Dharmendra Pradhan, attacked Rahul Gandhi

The Sensex declined 388.19 points, or 0.49 per cent, to settle at 78,154.25. The Nifty also ended lower, falling 112.10 points, or 0.46 per cent, to close at 24,471.70.

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution opposing NEET and urged the Centre to amend relevant laws to enable medical admissions based on Class 12 board marks.

Abhishek Porel was arrested in Hooghly in an alleged rape case on Monday night. A medical student had filed a complaint against the Delhi Capitals cricketer, who accused that Porel had a physical relationship with her on the false promise of marriage.

Gold prices rose for the sixth straight session, climbing Rs 1,200 to a two-month high of Rs 1.57 lakh per 10 grams in Delhi, while silver touched Rs 2.42 lakh per kg. Strong investment and safe-haven demand ahead of key US inflation data

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, killing at least 132 people and injuring 570 others, according to CNN. Pereira reported 60 deaths, while 86 buildings collapsed and seven airports suspended operations.

The film features Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Ali Fazal, Jitendra Kumar, Ravi Kishan, Abhishek Banerjee, Rasika Dugal, Mohitt Maalik, Sheeba Chadha, Rajesh Tailang, Pramod Pathak, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Harshita Shekhar Gaur, Shweta Tripathi in pivotal roles.

Accor's second luxury signing in one Himalayan pilgrim town in under a year suggests global hospitality has stopped treating spiritual tourism as a niche , and started treating it as a business.

Supriya Sule's daughter Revati Sule's wedding reception on Monday brought together several prominent political leaders across party lines, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sharad Pawar, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Mallikarjun Kharge and several chief ministers. Industrialist Gautam Adani also attended

MDR would apply only to select high-value merchant transactions above a specified threshold. Meanwhile, the government will organise the PSB Confluence on August 17-18 to discuss strategies for affordable credit, investment, priority sector lending, youth-focused banking and other areas of inclusive economic development.

The deceased, identified as Arjun Mahesh, a native of Kasaragod, was found hanging inside a room at Sky Grand Empire Hotel in Maravoor, under the Kavoor police station limits on Monday. He was reportedly working as an automobile engineer in Dubai.

Sensex opened 32.67 points or 0.04 per cent lower at 78,509.77, while Nifty started the session declining 8.70 points or 0.04 per cent at 24,575.10.

The protesters alleged excessive use of force, while police said four personnel were injured in stone-pelting. Chief Minister Hemant Soren appealed for peace and dialogue, assuring students that their grievances would be addressed.

Samay Raina's latest India's Got Latent bonus episode was dropped for YouTube members only. Samay took a sly dig at Badshah while singing a Honey Singh song, referencing Brown Rang and their long-standing feud. He also joked about vlogger Saurav Joshi's marriage to Avantika Bhatt, s

Amid a political slugfest over Jharkhand protests, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the use of force against students is wrong and and urged JMM-led government to resolve the issue immediately. Gandhi's remarks came as several BJP MPs criticised Gandhi for disrupting the Parliament.

Students demanded cancellation of examinations and a CBI probe, with protesters also staging unique Gen Z-style demonstrations, including a sarcastic birthday celebration for Chief Minister Hemant Soren and a Spider-Man appearance.

In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said customs duty collections during the period stood at Rs 10,040 crore on gold, Rs 328 crore on silver and Rs 95 crore on platinum.

Deep reading, critical analysis and long-term strategic thinking are declining among knowledge workers and senior executives due to digital distraction and increasing reliance on generative AI. While companies such as LinkedIn are restructuring roles around AI by giving employees broader full-stack responsibilities

Actor Amruta Khanvilkar's legal team has warned of legal action over defamatory rumours about her personal life, following reports that she and her husband, Himanshu Malhotra, have been living separately for over a year. The couple has dismissed the separation claims, stating that any such content violating Amruta's privacy or making unverified allegations will be taken seriously.

The government says the Bill is aimed at preventing misuse of foreign funds while allowing legitimate international contributions for sectors such as healthcare, education, research and disaster relief. It introduces a Designated Authority to manage assets linked to foreign contributions when an NGO's FCRA registration is cancelled

A Bengaluru pub has been shut and several other eateries face legal action after a fresh round of food safety inspections uncovered rotten and fungus-infested meat, expired dairy products and improperly stored food items, as authorities intensified their crackdown on food safety violations across the city.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the new law would provide stronger safeguards and protect data privacy while bringing the framework in line with technological changes.

The Nifty gained 13.15 points, or 0.05 per cent, to close at 24,583.80, while the Sensex rose 43.27 points, or 0.06 per cent, to 78,542.44. PSU banks and FMCG stocks declined, while realty shares attracted buying interest. Experts said 24,500 remains a crucial support for the Nifty, with 24,600-24,700 acting as the immediate

The government may postpone the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill amid opposition from parties including DMK and NCP(SP), as it seeks broader support for delimitation plans and women's reservation implementation from 2029.

Gold and silver prices surged on the MCX on Monday, supported by festive-season buying, strong global market cues and fresh long positions. October gold futures rose 0.76% to Rs 1,52,982, while September silver gained 1.62% to Rs 2,35,221.

CINTAA General Secretary Upasana Singh confirmed the resignations, while the association's legal counsel rejected claims that the Executive Committee had been dissolved, saying it remains operational under the Constitution and that replacement members have been inducted.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Home Minister Amit Shah was ready to give a detailed reply on the students' protest and urged the Opposition to participate in the discussion instead of creating a ruckus. The Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2026, was passed amid the Opposition protests before the House was adjourned.

The Centre has clarified that no government policy prevents major airport operators from holding stakes in or operating scheduled airlines. The statement came after AAI received a request seeking waiver of contractual restrictions.

Sensex climbed 177.81 points or 0.22 per cent to hit an intraday high of 78,676 in early trade. Similarly, Nifty advanced around 50 points or 0.2 per cent to 24,620.

While text messages continued to work for some users, multimedia files were reportedly stuck uploading or took longer to send. Downdetector showed that 41 per cent of complaints were related to messaging, 40 per cent to the app and 13 per cent to notifications.

US is tightening immigration rules for foreign professionals, with DHS expanding the existing $4,000 H-1B and $4,500 L-1 biometric fees to certain visa extension petitions. The Trump administration is considering eliminating the 60-day grace period that allows laid-off H-1B, L-1 and O-1 workers to find new jobs or change status.

The protest has entered its ninth day after talks with the Hemant Soren government failed to resolve the deadlock over demands for a CBI probe into alleged exam irregularities and cancellation of a JSSC examination.

The Lok Sabha is set to introduce several key bills, including reforms to tribunals, amendments to mining laws, a bill to change Kerala's name and changes to the National Co-operative Development Corporation Act. The House will also table standing committee reports on the digital economy, railways, housing, social justice and other issues.