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Month: August 2026
SIAM withdraws earlier letter to Govt that had flagged chloride-related concerns with E20
Representational file image. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) late on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) withdrew its earlier letter to the government that had flagged concerns about vehicular parts experiencing either corrosion or wear due to the high chloride presence in E20 fuel, saying the data would require further…
Intelligence wings alerts Telangana govt of potential disruptions to police jobs recruitment process; CM orders foolproof security
Telangana Chief Minister issued directions on series of security measures to be taken for recruitment to Telangana Police jobs. The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) directed senior officials to ensure foolproof security arrangements and complete transparency in…
Racists are minority, they exist everywhere: Australian Minister Julian Hill
Australia’s Assistant Minister for International Education, Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs, Julian Hill, during an interview with The Hindu in Vijayawada. | Photo Credit: G.N. Rao There is a small percentage of racists in every part of the world and they are scared of people who are different, says Australia’s Assistant Minister for International Education,…
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Himachal to launch new health insurance scheme with ₹10 lakh coverage, says CM Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. File | Photo Credit: ANI Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) that the Congress-led State government is set to launch a new health insurance scheme offering coverage of up to ₹10 lakh, aimed at ensuring quality healthcare access for economically weaker…
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U.S. lawmaker voices concern on FCRA amendments; says could hit bilateral ties with India
U.S. Congressman Riley Moore. File Photo: YouTube/@RileyMoorePress A U.S. lawmaker has voiced concern over the amendments proposed by India to its laws governing foreign donations received by NGOs, trusts, educational institutions and religious organisations, and said the move could affect bilateral relations. U.S. Congressman Riley Moore on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) said the amendments to…
Mamata Banerjee questions fairness of the Census, asks whether it’s another SIR
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee addresses party workers in Kolkata on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: ANI The TMC supremo also alleged that some people in the BJP who do not know the politics, the culture, are insulting Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) raised doubts over…
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Rupee jumps 39 paise to 94.89 against U.S. dollar
This image is used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee gained 39 paise to 94.89 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (August 5, 2026), supported by falling crude oil prices following progress in U.S.-Iran talks and a pause in planned strikes. Forex traders said investors are closely…
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Markets climb in early trade on falling crude oil prices; RBI monetary policy decision awaited
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹2,446.47 crore on Tuesday, according to exchange data. File | Photo Credit: ANI Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) following a decline in crude oil prices and foreign fund inflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 397.59 points to…
Amarnath yatra suspended from Jammu amid tight security on Article 370 abrogation anniversary
Security personnel stand guard as the 26th batch of the Amarnath Yatra convoy crosses Chanderkote on NH-44 towards the Holy Cave Shrine, in Ramban on Monday. | Photo Credit: ANI The annual Amarnath Yatra was suspended from the base camp here on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) as authorities heightened security across Jammu and Kashmir on…