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Mumbai, Aug 31 (Reuters) Indias central bank stepped in again to support the rupee on Monday, after a surge in oil prices and rising expectations of a U.S. interest-rate hike combined to pressure the currency. The rupee was quoting at 95.44 to the dollar at 11:49 a.m. IST, down less than 0.1% from Friday. The currency opened weaker at 95.49 and had briefly fallen to 95.60 on the interbank order-matching system before the regular market session began. Get the latest news from India and how it ma

New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI) Gold prices climbed to a more than five-month high of Rs 1.64 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, tracking firm global trends and renewed demand amid escalating US-Iran tensions. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity appreciated Rs 900 to Rs 1,64,400 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), from Fridays closing level of Rs 1,63,500 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal was last quoted around this level on March 9

NEW DELHI, Aug 24 India has enough sugar stocks to meet festival-season demand, with a record price rally driven by speculative buying rather than any real supply shortfall, the head of the countrys top sugar industry body said on Monday. Sugar prices in India, the worlds biggest consumer of the sweetener, have jumped more than 40% in two months to a record high, prompting New Delhi to allow duty-free imports of 1 million metric tons of raw sugar for the first time in nearly a decade. Sugar sto

New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI) US President Donald Trumps unpredictable behaviour toward many foreign leaders prompted the Indian side to adopt a cautious approach and prefer against holding a media interaction following Prime Minister Narendra Modis talks with the American leader in France in June, government sources said on Monday. The clarification came in response to public remarks by US envoy Sergio Gor, who said that New Delhi had informed the American side prior to the Modi-Trump meeting that it

New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI) Gold prices on Monday rose by Rs 1,283 to Rs 1.63 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions on a firm spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal contracts for October delivery traded higher by Rs 1,283, or 0.79 per cent, at Rs 1,63,721 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 3,424 lots. Fresh positions built up by participants led to a rise in precious metal prices, analysts said. Globally, gold futures increased 0.99 per

Amritsar, Aug 24 (PTI) Former diplomat Navdeep Suri has raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll underway in Punjab after he was served a notice saying his details do not match. Suri, who served as Indias Ambassador to the UAE and Egypt and high commissioner to Australia, on Sunday took to X to express his anguish. Dear @ECISVEEP, Sharing my experience with #SIR in Punjab. Went to BLO, submitted a Voter Card and Aadhaar Card, was assured that everything was

MUMBAI, Aug 24 (Reuters) Tukaram Mundhe is an Indian bureaucrat on a mission. As a state food safety commissioner, the 51-year-old has raided food businesses in the countrys commercial capital Mumbai in an unprecedented crackdown on poor hygiene and unsafe food that has captivated the public nationwide. Mundhe has led the suspension of food permits of four Dominos and one Pizza Hut outlet in recent weeks, and has also targeted cricket clubs, hotels and well-known restaurants in over 3,000 raids

Mumbai, Aug 24 (PTI) The rupee traded in a narrow range and rose 7 paise to 95.64 against the American currency in early trade on Monday, supported by a softer US dollar, but simmering geopolitical tensions kept it from making strong gains. Forex traders said the Dollar Index has weakened, but elevated Brent crude and persistent importer demand limited the rupees gains. Moreover, investors are treading a cautious path as Washington is set to unveil a fresh wave of sanctions on Iran, targeting it

New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday sat on a dharna at the Parliament Street police station here seeking the registration of an FIR over pellet injuries suffered by a youth during the CJP-led July 20 protest and said brutality against a peaceful protest is a serious crime. The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said neither Union Home Minister Amit Shah has offered an explanation on the use of pellet guns at the protest, nor has Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologis

MUMBAI, Aug 14 (Reuters) Maharashtra has suspended the licenses of four Dominos outlets after reporting grease residue in pizza-making machines and insect infestations, the latest move in an intensifying crackdown by food regulators. The license of one Pizza Hut store was also suspended as many products used were found to lack expiry dates, according to a note from the states Food and Drug Administration about this weeks operation that was shared with Reuters late on Thursday. Jubilant FoodWork

NEW DELHI, Aug 10 (PTI): Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Monday amid noisy protest by the Opposition, which is seeking a response from the government on police action on protesting students and alleged theft of Ram temple donations. N K Premachandran of the RSP, who was chairing the House, adjourned the proceedings within seconds of the House meeting for the day, while the first question during the Question Hour was taken up. Speaker Om Birla, who usually presides over the Q

New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday asserted in the Lok Sabha that the Opposition cannot dictate which minister will come to the House and respond, amid a demand from the Congress and other parties that Home Minister Amit Shah should answer questions on the recent police action on protesting students here. As the House proceedings were disrupted again, Rijiju also said that Shah comes to Parliament every day and stays till late night. Shah is a man whose

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

New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) Gold prices rose by Rs 300 to Rs 1,48,300 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday due to buying from retailers and jewellers, local traders said. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,48,000 per 10 grams in the preceding session. Silver remained flat at Rs 2,24,700 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes). Traders said continuous purchases by retailers and jewellers supported domestic gold prices despite weak global prices, while silver traded in

BRUSSELS, July 31, 2026 (AP) The European Union rolled out a new team on Friday to rein in AI companies across the world, in one of the most aggressive regulations the high-tech sector has so far faced as fears rise over the risks the rapidly advancing technology poses to people, politics and prosperity. Brussels aims to track the use of AI models for violations of its new regulations, like the publishing of sexually explicit material, fake photos and videos, and cyber threats to public infrast

July 31 (Reuters) Walmart-owned Flipkart said on Friday it has partnered with Netflix to offer members of its loyalty programme a monthly mobile subscription after four qualifying orders, as it looks to encourage repeat purchases by customers. Indias e-commerce companies are increasingly using loyalty programmes to drive repeat purchases as competition intensifies across online retail and quick commerce. Flipkart, which WalMart bought a controlling stake in 2018, has expanded into grocery and r

July 31, 2026 (Conversation) Recent reports have highlighted AI-generated doctors spreading dubious health advice to millions of social media users. Fabricated wellness trends can travel just as quickly. A supposed pink jelly weight-loss treatment, for example, reportedly fooled at least one celebrity. These examples gain credibility in different ways. Influencers can appear familiar and sincere, while AI-generated doctors can look like qualified professionals. Neither familiarity nor the appear

Mumbai, Jul 31 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher for the third day on Friday, tracking a sharp rally in Bajaj Finance, foreign fund inflows and a decline in crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 166.49 points, or 0.21 per cent, to settle at 78,094.64. During the day, it jumped 344.1 points, or 0.44 per cent, to 78,272.25. The 50-share NSE Nifty gained 66.45 points, or 0.27 per cent, to end at 24,383.60. From the Sensex pack, Bajaj Finance jumped 8.11

Mumbai, Jul 31 (PTI) The rupee remained in positive territory on Friday, gaining 15 paise to settle at 95.35 (provisional) against the US dollar, tracking foreign capital inflows and support from the Reserve Bank. However, higher global crude oil prices and a stronger greenback capped sharper gains in the local unit, while elevated tensions in West Asia kept markets on edge, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.40 and traded in the range of 95.25-95.46 du

New Delhi [India], July 31 (ANI): The Lok Sabha, which resumed proceedings at 12 noon on Friday, was adjourned for the day following heavy sloganeering by Opposition members who demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Amid the continuous protests and din, the House passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill. The Bill seeks to further amend the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. Meanwhile, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju hit out at

Agra is known as the home of the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world and a bucket-list destination. Visitors marvel at its beauty, but few realise that another Agra exists in its shadow: the Agra of its artisans. These communities hold the essence of the citys cultural legacy yet remain invisible to many of the people who seek beauty here. Agras story is usually told through the gleaming marble of the Taj Mahal, not through the eyes of those who live and work nearby. The artisans, m

New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, without a debate amid continued protests by the Opposition over police crackdown on students during the July 20 parliament march. The bill was taken up for consideration and passage after the House reassembled at noon with BJP MP Dilip Saikia in the Chair. It was passed by voice vote amid sloganeering by the Opposition members, several of whom trooped into the Well demanding the p

July 31, 2026 (Associated Press) Nichole Sims started using a tanning bed at 15 because she said everyone around her was doing it, especially before events like homecoming dances and prom. Eight years later, she was diagnosed with melanoma a potentially life-threatening skin cancer. During that time, Sims has seen tanning become even more popular among young people online. She tries to counter the misinformation on social media that touts tanning as a mood booster and beauty requirement by shar

Mumbai, Jul 31 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading higher in early deals on Friday tracking a sharp rally in Bajaj Finance, foreign fund inflows and a decline in crude oil prices. Profit-taking in IT stock, however, restricted markets rally during the initial trading. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 49.91 points to 77,970.95 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 28 points to 24,343.65. From the Sensex pack, Bajaj Finance jumped over 6 per cent after th

July 30, 2026 (Conversation) Money worries can keep us up at night, but could decades of financial stress leave a lasting mark on the brain itself? Thats the question my colleagues and I set out to answer in a new study and the answer, it turns out, is yes. Most research on money and brain health looks at peoples financial circumstances at just one point in time. This makes it hard to know whether a few difficult years have the same effect as decades of enduring struggle. For our study, publish

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jul 30 (PTI) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday claimed orders to use force against students during the July 20 Sansad Chalo march must have come from Union Home Minister Amit Shah and sought his resignation over the police crackdown. Talking to reporters at his residence in hometown Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in central Maharashtra, he said democracy was in danger in the country and questions were being raised even on judiciary, while centra

NEW DELHI, July 30 (Reuters) Indias CBI( Central Bureau of Investigation) has filed charges against 13 people in connection with leaked question papers for the national medical college entrance test, days after youth-led protests over the scandal forced the education minister to quit. About 2 million students had taken the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in May before it was cancelled following allegations of test paper questions being leaked. A re-test was held on June 21. Those

New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said students deserve justice and asserted that an independent Supreme Court-monitored high-powered committee must be constituted to probe the brutalities against them. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha also shared on X a video clip of police lathi-charging students. Students deserve justice. An independent SC monitored high powered committee must be constituted to probe brutalities against our students. pic.twitter.com/pZA

New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday criticised the police action against students protesting in the national capital, saying the entire country had witnessed the developments and raising concerns over the reported injuries suffered by demonstrators. Speaking to reporters after the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day, Priyanka Gandhi condemned the alleged use of force against students and highlighted the reported injuries during the protests. The e

New Delhi, Jul 29 (PTI) In a no-holds-barred attack, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that Home Minister Amit Shah had authorised police excesses against student protesters, triggering a massive uproar in the Lok Sabha during a debate on the bill to amend the anti-paper leaks law. Gandhi also took an oblique dig at the BJP and its core supporters by referring to three categories students, those who think they know everything and pretend to be God, and the andhbhakt who bel

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

Mumbai, Jul 28 (PTI) The rupee stayed on upward track for the third straight session and ended 11 paise higher at 95.88 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by lower crude oil prices amid signals of easing West Asia crisis. According to forex traders, the sustained outflow of foreign capital amid selling pressure in domestic equity markets, as well as an elevated dollar index ahead of the US Federal Reserves policy decision, capped gains for the local currency. At the interb

Mumbai, Jul 28 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended flat on Tuesday as investors sentiment turned cautious ahead of key global central bank policy meetings this week and heavy sell-off across Asian markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 69.86 points, or 0.09 per cent, to settle at 76,765.92. During the day, it hit a high of 76,988.48 and a low of 76,672.77, gyrating 315.71 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty slipped 10.60 points, or 0.04 per cent, to end at 23,985.35. From the Sensex pack,

New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) The Rapid Action Force (RAF) fired multiple non-lethal munitions, including two rounds of plastic pellets, under permission from a Delhi Police officer while controlling a mob near Jantar Mantar during the July 20 Sansad Chalo march by protesters on the NEET paper leak issue, officials said on Tuesday, citing official police records. The incident was registered on July 22 at 1:24 PM in the general diary entry of the Parliament Street police station based on information fr

New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief spokesperson Saurav Das has said that government representatives shared copies of Bihar and Assam notifications guaranteeing withdrawal of FIRs, no future action and release of all detainees and arrested individuals. Taking to X, the CJP chief spokesperson said, Hours after our press conference, Governments representatives met us. The meeting lasted for 2-3 hours. They shared copies of the Bihar and Assam notifications guarantee

July 28, 2026 (Conversation) Rice is the most popular food in the world, providing sustenance to more than 3.5 billion people each day. Rice is deeply embedded in food, daily rituals, language and spirituality. It is easy to take it for granted. But where did rice come from? And how did it spread to become the foundation of global food security? Early origins in China and India In the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, China, Oryza sativa rice grew 100,000 years ago. It was first gathered by hu

July 27 (Reuters) Dollar-inflow schemes announced by the RBI (Reserve Bank Of India) in June have brought in close to $32 billion, the RBI governor, Sanjay Malhotra, told The Hindu Businessline newspaper in an interview published on Monday. The inflows are likely to boost Indias balance of payments, he said. Here are some key comments: Most of the $32 billion raised so far has come from the foreign currency non-resident deposit scheme, Malhotra said. In addition, about $7 billion has come in as

Mumbai, Jul 27 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Monday following a sharp decline in crude oil prices amid easing tensions in the West Asia. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 566 points to 76,608.66 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 153.60 points to 23,923.30. Market sentiment has improved meaningfully over the weekend after the US and Iran paused military action, easing fears of an immediate supply disruption. Brent crude has corrected sharply,

Mumbai, Jul 27 (PTI) The rupee gained 28 paise to 96.25 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, taking cues from a sharp fall in crude oil prices and positive global sentiment after the US and Iran signalled an easing of tensions in West Asia. The American currency index also retreated from an elevated level, while domestic equities witnessed a strong buying trend, supporting the local currency further, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 96.18 but

Dehradun, Jul 27 (PTI) Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt has apologised after facing backlash from the Congress and other organisations for making allegedly objectionable remarks against students after Dharmendra Pradhans resigned as Union education minister over the NEET paper leak issue. In a social media post on Sunday, Bhatt said, If any word or the way I phrased my statement yesterday inadvertently hurt anyones sentiments, I regret it and offer my apologies. He clarified that it was not

New Delhi, Jul 24, (PTI) The CJP (Cockroach Janta Party) on Thursday gave a nationwide call for peaceful protests today and urged people to hold demonstrations in every district as it rejected the governments offer for talks, insisting any dialogue should be held only at a neutral venue. It also said Prime Minister Narendra Modis announcement on action against paper leaks did not address the issue of accountability or its main demand of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhans resignation ov

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

New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) Wearing black clothes, leaders of several Opposition parties on Wednesday staged a protest outside Parliament to express solidarity with students protesting against the NEET paper leak issue. The opposition MPs raised slogans against the government and demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for the police action against protesting students. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra w

NEW YORK (AP) Bill Gates and the staff of his charitable foundation met with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein more than two dozen times even as employees expressed concerns about the reputational risk of working with him, an external review commissioned by the Gates Foundation found. The conversations appeared to focus on a public health fund that never materialized and a grant to the International Peace Institute, which was run by an associate of Epstein. The roughly 30 meetings, which t

New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday evening reached the Mandir Marg Police Station after Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with several other Opposition leaders, were detained by the Delhi Police during a protest near Prime Minister Narendra Modis residence over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and demands of students. Some of the detained Opposition leaders were brought to th

July 21, 2026 (Conversation) When the U.S. Commerce Department ordered Anthropic on June 12, 2026, to immediately prevent all foreign nationals from using the artificial intelligence companys two most advanced large language models, it disabled its Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models within hours, making them inaccessible to everyone. Anthropic had little choice. The letter, citing national security concerns, barred access by all foreign nationals, including Anthropics own noncitizen employees. W

New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) Gold prices rallied Rs 800 to Rs 1.47 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday on strong physical demand and firm global trends. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity rose by Rs 800 to Rs 1,47,700 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), according to local traders. It had closed at Rs 1,46,900 per 10 grams on Monday. However, silver remained unchanged at Rs 2,21,500 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes). Traders said the domestic bullion market witnessed stea

NEW DELHI, July 21 (Reuters) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for setting up a foolproof public examination system in the country on Tuesday, a day after supporters of the youth-led cockroach movement clashed with police as they marched on parliament to protest against question paper leaks. The comments by Modi, reported by a cabinet minister, were his first on the subject since the leaking of question papers for a national entrance test to medical school in May, the anger over which

Mumbai, Jul 21 (PTI) Rupee pared initial losses and settled for the day higher by 12 paise at 96.24 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as traders assessed the strong inflows related to the Reserve Banks initiatives to support foreign exchange liquidity amid global market uncertainties. Forex traders said India attracted USD 20.72 billion in forex inflows under the swap facility since June, providing significant structural support to the countrys balance of payments position. At the

Mumbai, Jul 21 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Tuesday as HDFC Bank dragged the markets for a second day after the lenders quarterly earnings disappointed on the margin front. Besides, escalating US-Iran conflict, uptick in crude oil prices and persistent foreign fund outflows also reinforced a risk-off sentiment in the markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 238.41 points, or 0.31 per cent, to settle at 77,470.11. During the day, it dropped 371.19 points, or 0.47 per c