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‘He Has His Reasons’: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Declines To Comment On Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Dead Economy’ Remark
Once again Shashi Tharoor embarrassed the Congress and distanced self from party senior leader Rahul Gandhi’s views on the country’s economy. After the Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi echoed US President Donald Trump’s take on the...

What Happens If India Stops Buying Russian Oil? Price Surge, Market Instability Loom
Sources hints at major upheaval to hit international oil market if India abandons Russian oil. Global crude prices could jump to 200 US Dollars a barrel in India ceases to buy Russian oil, Sources told ANI. This will severely harm the consumers...
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Independent India's top 10 Muslim leaders
New Delhi Among the Muslim leaders of post-Independence India, the name of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad instantly comes to mind. Even today, the country salutes his services as India's first Education Minister. His stature was so high that it became...

Trump tariffs: Undeterred India to continue buying Russian oil
India is unlikely to halt its oil imports from Russia, despite threats of steep hike in tariffs and penalties from the United States. US President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that he "heard" unconfirmed reports of India halting oil imports...

ICICI Bank implements UPI charges for payment aggregators; what does it mean to you
ICICI Bank has introduced a fee structure for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions processed through payment aggregators (PAs), a move that could significantly impact India’s fintech ecosystem and spark a larger debate around the...

Over 20,000 visitors explore India's grandeur at World Expo 2025 Osaka
Osaka: The India Pavilion-Bharat at the World Expo 2025 Osaka attracted over 20,000 visitors on Saturday, as people came to witness the richness of India's cultural heritage, space achievements, and handicrafts, among several other experiences...

Is Bharat outpacing India in mutual fund growth?
In Agra, Shalab Bibhab was born into an illustrious family with a nine-decade legacy in real estate and education. His career began as an equity research analyst in Mumbai. However, he was called back to join his family business in Agra. In 2019,...

India to maintain Russian oil imports despite US threats
New Delhi: India will keep purchasing oil from Russia despite US President Donald Trump’s threats of penalties, two Indian government sources said, not wishing to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter. “These are long-term oil...

Akon, who gave us ‘Chammak Challo’, is coming back to India for a 3-city tour
Akon India tour: Get ready to groove, India! Popular international singer Akon is coming back to the country for a musical tour that promises fun, nostalgia, and unforgettable memories. The Grammy-nominated artist, known for hit songs like ‘Smack...

Bank holidays next week: Raksha Bandhan, Jhulana Purnima, Tendong Lho Rum Fat
Bank holidays next week, August 3-10, 2025: The Reserve Bank of India's full schedule for August 2025 is out and among the days which banks will be closed next week include Raksha Bandhan, Jhulana Purnima, Tendong Lho Rum Faat, besides the weekly...

"It doesn't seem like the pitch has become flat suddenly" - Aakash Chopra on India's chances heading into Day 4 of ENG vs IND 2025 5th Test
Former India player Aakash Chopra has opined that England shouldn't chase down a 374-run target in the final innings of the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He reasoned that the Oval pitch hasn't become flat suddenly. England ended Day...

India’s coal transition must overcome many challenges
As India forges ahead with its renewable energy goals to combat climate change, the transition away from coal presents a complex economic challenge. While the environmental urgency is clear, the macroeconomic consequences – especially those...

Delhi court issues notice to Robert Vadra in land deal case
New Delhi: A Delhi court has issued a notice to businessman Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in connection with a money laundering case linked to a land deal in Haryana’s Shikohpur, seeking his response before taking...

A tariff too far? Why Trump’s 25% shock may backfire on India-U.S. strategic convergence
In this Feb. 25, 2020 file photo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 announced the imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on all goods...

Decathlon India eyes nearly $1 bn sales in next 5 years with double-digit growth
French sports goods retailer Decathlon plans to reach nearly a billion-dollar sales in the Indian sports market over the next five years, helped by the expansion of its retail channels and product portfolio and growing sports culture in the...

Loan app horror in Mumbai: Woman’s morphed nude photos shared despite repayment
Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai Mumbai, Aug 3: In a shocking case of digital extortion and harassment, a 25-year-old woman from Kranti Nagar in Jogeshwari West, Mumbai, became a victim of a fraudulent loan app that not only threatened her but...

Mumbai News: Organ Donor Saves Up To 10 Lives, Family Fulfils Pledge After Sudden Death
An organ donation pledge by a 57-year-old man who passed away at Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital on July 29, will help between eight to 10 heart, kidney, liver, visually impaired, and burn patients. A Pledge Made in 2016 Becomes Reality Kabir...

Axis Securities' top picks for August: Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, SBI and more
Bajaj Finance (Overweight) | With a current market price of ₹881 and a target price of ₹1,100, Bajaj Finance offers a 25% upside. The company’s margins are expected to improve by around 10 basis points in FY26 due to a projected decline in cost of...

RBI MPC meeting, India-US trade deal, Q1 earnings among top triggers for D-Stree
Indian stock markets closed sharply lower on Friday, August 1, as widespread selling marked the start of the August derivatives series. Investor sentiment was weighed down by concerns over tariffs, disappointing earnings, and continued foreign...

Google Says Reviewing CCI Orders Over Alleged AdTech Market Dominance
New Delhi: Google on Sunday said it is reviewing the Competition Commission of India (CCI) orders into its conduct in the online display advertising market. The trade regulator ordered a thorough probe over a complaint filed by the Alliance of...