India’s services sector growth in July slowest in 53 months as demand softens. But new export orders rise.
India's service economy remained firmly inside expansion territory, but showed a loss of momentum last month.
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Odisha may halt hydropower generation to prioritise drinking water, irrigation
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Two young women suspected of petty theft die in Lahore police custody
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OpenAI has reported 2 more incidents of rogue AI agents, this time during third-party testing
External parties reported that OpenAI's AI agents had gone rogue during their evaluations.
Melbourne man extradited to Perth over alleged grooming, rape of girl
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Novo Nordisk's raised forecast fails to change the debate over its obesity business
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Adnoc Distribution's second-quarter profit almost doubles on strong fuel volumes
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Adiabatic Technologies raises Rs 8.3 crore to power robots and drones
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At least 14 dead and 27 injured in Russian attacks in the Kyiv region
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Europe is blowing up riverbeds as an extreme drought wreaks havoc on its economy
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MLB Best Home Run Bets For August 5, 2026—Alvarez And Caglianone
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Pakistan, US hold counterterrorism dialogue, reaffirm commitment to combating terrorist groups
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Where is gravity the strongest and weakest on Earth?
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Two eclipses and meteor showers – NASA offers simple guide to shooting August’s massive schedule of must-not-miss astrophotography events
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Watch a SpaceX Rocket Crash Into the Moon
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Your living-room VPN just got faster: IPVanish rolls out WireGuard and OpenVPN on Apple TV
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'Patients are ready for this': New study reveals 90% of NHS staff use AI at work — and most patients are happy with it
NHS staff are driving adoption of AI, with admin tasks the main focus of the technology, and around 70% of patients “feel positive” about it.
Mohamed Salah mobbed by fans in Istanbul ahead of Trabzonspor move
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Wednesday briefing: How misinformation and a hardened immigration policy turned Ceuta into Europe’s latest flashpoint
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Netanyahu is caught between Trump and his Coalition
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Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
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Pesticide exposure at work may increase motor neurone disease risk – new study
A new review looked at 1,734 people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). But it couldn’t separate pesticide from other risk factors, such as head trauma.
Jung Hae-in promises classic K-romance vibe in 'Our Sticky Love'
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Restaurants, food brands grapple with tougher enforcement as regulators step up scrutiny
From social media disclosures to high-profile inspections, India’s food regulators are becoming more visible, forcing restaurants and brands to adapt to tougher oversight.
India's central bank keeps benchmark rates steady, cites 'moderate' core inflation
The Reserve Bank of India has kept interest rates unchanged amid creeping inflation.
New Ethereum proposal would cut issuance to zero if staked ETH reaches $112 billion
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From dialogue to delivery: ASIS 2026 advances financing for Africa's sustainable future
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MyPillow's Mike Lindell is stepping down after 22 years as CEO
Mike Lindell is handing over control of the company to Jim Furlong, who was its president from 2004 to 2019. Lindell is running for governor of Minnesota.
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The Euro (EUR) trades marginally higher at around 1.1536 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Wednesday.
US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Trump says
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Innolight falls after a report said the US plans to restrict imports of new Chinese data center optical transceivers; 62% of its Q1 revenue came from the US (Reuters)
Shares of Chinese optical module makers such as Zhongji Innolight (300308.SZ) slumped on Wednesday after a Reuters report …
‘You must diversify’: Overseas expansion no longer optional amid uncertainty, says SBF chief
Mark Lee called on businesses to “double down on diversification” even in a complex operating environment.
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New Zealand Dollar weakens below 0.5900 as Unemployment Rate jumps to highest since 2015
The NZD/USD pair weakens to near 0.5870 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. The New Zealand Dollar attracts some sellers against the US Dollar (USD) after New Zealand’s unemployment rate climbs to the highest in 11 years.
Trump warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'
United States President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday but warned Iran it would get “hit very hard” if negotiations fell through. Transit of the waterway, a key conduit for global oil and gas supplies, has been a sticking point in talks and led to renewed fighting following an April…
The Devil In The Agent
Imagine an AI agent at an Indian bank tasked with reconciling a failed transaction. In trying to complete the job,…