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New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Gold prices rallied for the third straight session, soaring by Rs 3,800 to a seven-week high of Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday, aided by rupee depreciation and firm global trends. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity climbed Rs 3,800 to Rs 1,53,800 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Wednesdays closing level of Rs 1,50,000 per 10 grams. Gold had last settled near these levels at Rs 1,53,440 per 10 grams on June 18. Silver also adva

Mumbai, Aug 6 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 16 paise to close at 95.24 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, on slight gains in the US Dollar Index and a modest increase in US Treasury yields. Forex traders said the rupee was pressured by a slight recovery in the US Dollar Index and foreign fund outflows, even as lower crude oil prices provided some underlying support. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.13 against the greenback and traded in a range of 95.12-95.24

MUMBAI, Aug 3 (Reuters) The Indian rupees recent recovery is set to continue on Monday, with a drop in crude oil prices reinforcing the positive momentum created by repeated RBI intervention. The currency is expected to open in the 95.25 to 95.30 range, traders said, after settling at 95.38 per U.S. dollar on Friday. The rupee rallied 1.2% last week, aided largely by the Reserve Bank of Indias near-daily intervention through dollar sales across multiple levels, per bankers. The combination of R

August 3, 2026 (Conversation) This month, multiple news outlets have reported families concerns about rising private school costs during the cost-of-living crisis. Its likely this trend will increase, as private school tuition fees rise faster than inflation. Why are families putting themselves under this pressure? What does it suggest about the broader Australian school system? Parents are struggling In Australia, on average, private school fees (including additional costs) sit at around $8,973

Miami, August 2, 2026 (The Conversation) Every year, millions of pilgrims walk from the deserts of southern Iraq to the holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen, one of the largest annual pilgrimages in the world. In 2026, pilgrims will converge on Karbala on Aug. 5. Arbaeen falls 40 days after Ashura, which commemorates the killing of Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, in 680 C.E. It marks the end of the mourning period that begins during the Islamic month of Muharram. As a scholar of

Mumbai, Jul 29 (PTI) The rupee rose 16 paise to 95.66 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, extending its gaining streak for the fourth straight session, amid hectic buying in domestic equity markets and lower global crude prices. Foreign capital inflows and a weak American currency ahead of the US Federal Reserves interest rate decisions also supported the local unit, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.70 and touched the intraday low of 95.

Mumbai, Jul 29 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply and ended over 1 per cent higher on Wednesday, led by IT stocks, HDFC Bank and fresh foreign fund inflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 888.68 points, or 1.16 per cent, to settle at 77,654.60. During the day, it surged 999.57 points, or 1.30 per cent, to 77,765.49. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 264.85 points, or 1.10 per cent, to end at 24,250.20. From the Sensex pack, Hindustan Unilever surged 4.70 per cent and Infosys

Its 7:42 and the train departs at 8:10. The screen announces a platform change, but the announcement is barely understandable. A person drags two suitcases, looks for their ticket on their phone, and checks for the third time that theyre at the correct station. At an airport, another traveler checks the boarding gate, their watch, and the security line. The journey hasnt even begun, and the body is already behaving as if theres a threat. We often associate this unease with a fear of flying, but

Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to sing in the shower? Or why turning up the radio up in the middle of a traffic jam and singing out loud can put you in a better mood? Singing does something measurable to your body and brain, whether you are alone, harmonising in a choir, or singing with your friends at a karaoke bar. Scientists have been interested in this singers high phenomenon for many years. And a consistent picture is emerging from the evidence: singing can stimulate your hormo

New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) Calling paper leak a serious issue, superstar Salman Khan has come out in support of protesting students and said his heart goes out to those who were hurt while demonstrating peacefully. The Bollywood star appreciated the stand taken by the students who, he said, have shown dedication, sincerity, and keenness to study hard for their own futures, and for a greater, educated India. It was such a peaceful movement, feel so sad that it had to take a violent turn. My heart go

NEW DELHI, July 23 (Reuters) Indian billionaire Gautam Adanis group is considering launching a new airline, a move that could potentially reshape competition in a market dominated by IndiGo and Air India, said two sources with direct knowledge of the matter. The plan signals a change of strategy for the ports-to-cement group which operates eight airports in India, including two in Mumbai, and has an $11 billion expansion strategy, but said earlier it was not looking to enter the airline busines

July 23, 2026 (Conversation) Seeing a psychiatrist via telehealth became easier from January 2022. Thats when Medicare-reimbursed telepsychiatry arrangements became permanent. The idea was for these video and phone consultations to provide more flexible and sooner appointment times, without needing to travel. But our new analysis shows what happened next. We show how telepsychiatry became dominated by consultations for stimulant prescriptions since 2022. These were mostly for people with attenti

NEW DELHI, July 23 (Reuters) Youth protesters demanding the education ministers resignation clashed briefly with police on the streets of New Delhi late on Wednesday, with officers firing tear gas and wielding canes to push them back, police and witnesses said. More than 10,000 people were estimated to have gathered at the Jantar Mantar protest site in central New Delhi, local media said, as leaders of the cockroach movement vowed to continue their month-old protest until the minister resigned

Mumbai, Jul 23 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty edged lower in early deals on Thursday due to surging crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the West Asia. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 230.95 points to 76,521.02 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 57.15 points to 23,937. From the Sensex pack, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, NTPC and Reliance Industries were among the laggards. Trent and Eternal were the only winners from the pack.

DUBAI/MANILA, July 22 (Reuters) Four more tankers changed course in the Red Sea on Wednesday after Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen threatened the southern route out, highlighting a new risk to global oil supplies from the intensifying war between the U.S. and Iran. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran was not serious about peace talks, and Pakistan, which has been mediating, condemned the disruption to a second critical energy route, where three tankers turned around on Tuesday. Both Rub

Mumbai, Jul 22 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled nearly 1 per cent on Wednesday, taking the losses to the third consecutive day, following a sharp spike in crude oil prices and selling in bank stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 715.06 points, or 0.92 per cent, to settle at 76,755.05. During the day, it slumped 828.92 points, or 1 per cent, to 76,641.19. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 191.45 points, or 0.79 per cent, to end at 23,996.25. From the Sensex pack, InterGlobe Aviati

New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) Gold and silver prices are expected to remain under pressure in the short term as central banks maintain a hawkish posture and delay interest rate cuts in response to heightened crude oil prices, analysts said. While crude oil-driven inflation traditionally boosts precious metals, analysts warn that hawkish monetary policy responses could cap near-term gains for bullion. According to experts, the bullion markets reaction to oil price shocks now depends less on inflation f

July 22, 2026 (Conversation) As we age, low back pain becomes more common. Between the ages 20 and 59, persistent low back pain (lasting more than three months) affects nearly one in five. While you may be tempted to reach for heat packs, medication or a massage, new evidence suggests that the common advice to go for a swim is much more effective. Until recently, there was no research to back up this advice. Our new trial shows for the first time that swimming can improve low back pain. What we

New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Three All India Students Association (AISA) activists on Monday ended their 23-day indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar following an appeal from a delegation of opposition legislators, civil society members and eminent personalities, who urged them to continue the movement through Parliament and public campaigns. AISA activists Neha, Manish and Aameen, who had been on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, ended their fast amid rain lashing the city. The delegation assure

New Delhi, Jul 20, (PTI) Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said his indefinite hunger strike would continue beyond the proposed Sansad Chalo march and would end only if the government accepted accountability for alleged failures in the education system or political leaders assured him that the issue would be raised in Parliament. In a handwritten note shared on social media, Wangchuk said, Many of you have asked when I will end my fast. As mentioned earlier to supporters, I will end my fast on 2

New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) A combative opposition staged a symbolic walkout on Sunday at an all-party meeting against the governments invitation to rebel TMC MPs and demanded discussions on issues of Ram temple donation theft, NEET paper leak and E20 petrol in Parliament, setting a fiery tone for the Monsoon session. After the meeting, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said people of the country want smooth functioning of Parliament and not any turmoil, as he urged all parties to give the

July 19, 2026 (Conversation) The political and electoral uses of generative artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly discussed in the public debate. According to some, they could reshape our democratic systems and our relationship to politics. What is the reality of these uses today in France? A case study in Lille during the last municipal elections. You may have read it in the press: 1 in 4 French people say they intend to use an artificial intelligence tool like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude,

An estimated one in four adults worldwide has metabolic syndrome. While metabolic syndrome is most often thought of as a warning sign that diabetes or cardiovascular disease may be on the horizon, my teams new study suggests that its consequences reach further and it actually may be accelerating the ageing of the brain. Metabolic syndrome is not a single disease. Rather, its a cluster of interrelated risk factors, including high blood sugar, high blood pressure, excess belly fat, low levels of

New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Gold prices remained flat at Rs 1.46 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, while silver slipped for the third straight session, weighed down by subdued local demand. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity was unchanged from the previous days rate at Rs 1,46,300 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), according to the All India Sarafa Association. However, silver fell Rs 100 to Rs 2,26,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) from Tuesdays closing level

Adelaide, July 15, 2026 (Conversation) Simply smelling chocolate can boost your gym workout, according to a recent study thats generated headlines around the world. No eating, no calories, just smelling. The journal claimed: Sniffing chocolate could make your leg day workout easier, even on an empty stomach. Headlines followed, including: Sniff chocolate, do more reps without trying harder! This came with the qualifier: Were not even kidding. Its a psychobiology thing. But is all this too good t

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has generated one of the most important constitutional debates in contemporary India. While the Election Commission of India has described the exercise as an effort to improve the accuracy of electoral rolls, the public discussion has moved far beyond electoral administration. It has reopened fundamental questions concerning citizenship, identity, official documentation and the relationship between the citizen and the sovereign State. Among

Chandigarh, Jul 10 (PTI) Farmer groups on Friday drove scores of tractor-trolleys, buses, jeeps and other vehicles on city roads here to protest against the proposed India-US trade agreement and other issues including the recent increase in petrol and diesel prices. Farmers, under the banner of the BKU (Ekta Ugrahan) and another farmer outfit, took out a rally from Sector 34 to Matka Chowk. Many roads witnessed bottlenecks due to the rally, with some commuters claiming they had to wait for long

July 10 (Reuters) Indian police said on Friday they had arrested dozens of people for violence and vandalism during protests this week over the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in an eastern state. Police said one innocent person had been lynched by angry crowds. Protesters had blocked roads and torched vehicles since the girls body was found in a pond on Sunday, a day after she went missing, in Baruipur city of West Bengal state about 30 km (20 miles) from Kolkata. We have arrested 35 pe

New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) Gold prices edged up by Rs 400 to Rs 1,48,500 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, while silver jumped Rs 5,000, as value buying by traders and a weak US dollar revived demand for precious metals. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity closed at Rs 1,48,100 per 10 grams in the preceding session. Silver also snapped its three-session losing streak, surging Rs 5,000 to Rs 2,37,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) from Thursdays closing level of Rs 2,32,000

COXS BAZAR, Bangladesh, July 8, 2026 (AFP) Heavy rain in Bangladesh triggered a landslide at the worlds largest refugee camp on Wednesday, killing seven children and a teacher during a school class and doubling the death toll from rain-related disasters this week. Rescuers clawed through liquid earth to drag out the bodies of the children, who drowned in the mud that swamped their school hut as they studied. More than 1.2 million Rohingya refugees, many who fled Myanmar during a brutal military

New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) Declining for the third straight session, gold prices fell Rs 800 to Rs 1.48 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, as weak global trends and a spike in crude oil rates amid escalating tensions in West Asia dampened investor sentiments. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity depreciated by Rs 800 to Rs 1,48,450 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Tuesdays closing level of Rs 1,49,250 per 10 grams. However, silver prices remained unchanged at Rs 2,

BEIJING, July 8, 2026 (AP) China allocated millions of dollars in additional relief funding for disaster-hit areas Wednesday after severe storms destroyed homes and displaced thousands of people and a landslide killed 21 forestry workers. The central government allocated 50 million yuan ($7.4 million) to restore roads, schools and other facilities in central Chinas Hubei province and another 20 million yuan to help rebuild homes and resettle residents there, state media said. Eleven people died

BANGKOK, July 8, 2026 (AP) Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday and oil prices surged more than 2% after the U.S. launched strikes on Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. futures were little changed. Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 2.6% to $76.09 a barrel early Wednesday, while U.S. benchmark crude also gained 2.6% to $72.25 a barrel. Both had declined recently to the levels they were at before the war with Iran began in late February. Share

ANKARA, Turkey, July 8, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trump surprised NATO leaders he is meeting with in Turkey by launching a series of strikes on Iran late Tuesday and revoking a license that allowed Tehran to sell its oil on the world market, a major twist for a summit that had been aimed at showcasing how alliance members were stepping up spending on defense and focusing on support for Ukraines war with Russia. The strikes were retaliation after three merchant ships were struck in the Strait o

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 8, 2026 (AP) The U.S. military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republics ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of a wide

Mumbai, Jul 8 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Wednesday amid renewed US-Iran tensions and a fresh spike in crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 537.83 points to 77,642.89 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was down 163.55 points to 24,235.15. From the Sensex pack, Asian Paints, InterGlobe Aviation, Reliance Industries, ITC, Bajaj Finance and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the major laggards. Sun Pharma, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Power Grid and IC

Mumbai, Jul 8 (PTI) The rupee slipped 20 paise to 95.16 against the greenback in early trade on Wednesday as the US launched fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up crude oil prices and strengthening the dollar. A weaker opening in the domestic equity markets further pressured the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.15 against the US dollar before slipping further to 95.16, down

July 8, 2026 (Conversation) Porn is a topic we tend to avoid talking about whether it be at school, work or around the dinner table. But in Australia, roughly three-quarters of men (76%) and more than one-third of women (41%) report to have looked at pornographic material in the past year. And among Australians aged 15-20, more than half (54%) of young men and nearly one-fifth (14%) of young women report accessing porn weekly. You may have heard the term porn addiction used to describe the exce

NEW DELHI, July 7 (Reuters) An Indian court directed the federal government to unblock the X account of the youth Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday, more than a month since it went offline after amassing some 200,000 followers within days of being created, its founder and a lawyer involved in the case said. The government had justified the move in court by citing concerns that posts from the account could cause chaos during a national medical college entrance examination that had to be rec

Mumbai, Jul 7 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 48 paise to close at 94.95 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, on improved global risk sentiments as higher traffic flows through the Strait of Hormuz reduced supply uncertainties. Forex traders said market sentiment was also buoyed after Saudi Arabia slashed August crude oil prices for Asia by USD 11 per barrel. Moreover, softness in Brent oil prices will ease inflationary pressures for India, the worlds third-largest oil importer, market an

July 7 (Reuters) Indias fuel consumption in June fell about 3.7% from a month earlier to 19.42 million metric tons, data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) of the oil ministry showed. Fuel consumption eased from 20.18 million tons in May and was down 3.1% from a year earlier. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption fell more than 14% from a year earlier to 2.19 million tons. Indias imports of LPG from the U.S. were set to top 1 million tons in June, a record high, industry s

Mumbai, Jul 7 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early deals on Tuesday helped by foreign fund inflows and crude oil prices coming back to the pre-war levels amid easing tensions in the West Asia. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 176 points to 78,461.16 in opening trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 34.1 points to 24,464.45. From the Sensex pack, Titan, Infosys, Eternal, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech and Tata Consultancy Services were among the major winners. From the lagg

Mumbai, Jul 7 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 15 paise to 95.28 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday on improved market sentiment after reports that Saudi Arabia has slashed August crude oil prices for Asia amid easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Forex traders said lower Middle East risk premium and higher traffic from the Strait of Hormuz kept the oil prices lower. At the interbank foreign exchange market the rupee opened at 95.33 and later touched 95.28 against the Amer

July 7, 2026 (Conversation) In late June, Victorias Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny committed to reviewing the operation of the states Open Courts Act. This follows a period of immense public scrutiny of the state of open justice in Victoria following two high-profile events. The first was the public consternation that followed the revelation that convicted rapist Tom Silvagni, son of football legend Stephen Silvagni and media personality Jo Silvagni, had obtained a suppression order over his id

July 6, 2026 (Associated Press) Heres a whimsical take on a classic deli sandwich, made with hot dogs rather than the more standard corned beef, from our cookbook The Instant Air Fryer Bible. Any hot dog will do beef, pork, turkey even vegan hot dogs although the best results are had with more standard, backyard-barbecue dogs, rather than fancier varieties. You probably never thought youd be making sandwiches in an air fryer when you bought the machine. You thought youd be making French fries,

Mumbai, Jul 6 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 20 paise to close at 95.38 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, as a strengthening greenback weighed on emerging market currencies. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.25 against the American currency and traded in a range of 95.22-95.48 during the session. The rupee finally closed at 95.38 (provisional), down 20 paise from its previous close. On Friday, the rupee appreciated 17 paise to close at 95.18 against the U

Mumbai, Jul 6 (PTI) The rupee fell 10 paise to 95.28 against the American currency in early trade on Monday, weighed down by the broad strength of the American currency in the overseas market. Forex traders said whenever fresh foreign inflows enter the country, the central bank is likely to use the opportunity to rebuild its reserve position rather than allowing the rupee to strengthen too much. Moreover, uncertainty prevailed over the progress of US-Iran peace talks keeping a geopolitical risk

July 6 (Reuters) Indias retail car sales rose 28.6% in June, with compressed natural gas and other alternative-fuel-powered vehicles accounting for a record 40.35% of total sales, after fuel prices jumped following the war in Iran, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Monday.

New Delhi, Jul 5 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the BJP-RSS over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, saying it is a scam perpetrated by their ecosystem on which Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are totally silent. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged that the BJP has a three-pronged strategy vote chori, seat chori, chanda chori. He also lashed out at the RSS, saying its statement on the issue was d

NEW DELHI, July 3 (Reuters) Indias government on Friday sought to contain a growing backlash against its mandatory use of 20% ethanol-blended petrol, as consumers unhappy about lower fuel efficiency and vehicle performance planned a protest against the policy. The mandate to use the blend, called E20, came into force last year but is now one of the biggest political flashpoints for Prime Minister Narendra Modis government and motorists in the worlds third-biggest car market. The controversy int