National Handloom Day: Inside the Bonda tribe’s enduring Ringa weaving tradition
On National Handloom Day, a look at how women of Odisha’s Bonda tribe continue to preserve the handwoven Ringa, a weave that defines their identity
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Bengal govt reaches out to Tata Group, seeks to resolve ₹765.78 crore compensation dispute over Singur
The BJP-led Bengal government initiated talks to set up new industries and resolve a dispute over compensation of ₹765.78 crore that previous govt didn't pay.
The hands that are shaping Amaravati
As Andhra Pradesh’s greenfield capital takes shape, stories of migrant workers, women finding new livelihoods, and efforts to balance development with social and environmental concerns reveal the…
Karnataka’s rice bowl shows no signs of filling up
Deficit rain recorded in June and July because of El-Nino, impact of the West Asia war and some local factors in the rice growing areas have all pushed the price of various rice varieties, writes…
Supreme Court denies Asaram bail on medical grounds, but allows 24x7 caretaker inside jail
SC denied interim bail to Asaram, serving a life sentence for sexual assault on a minor, citing medical grounds while permitting a caretaker for assistance.
Oil prices rise 1% as Middle East conflict continues Hormuz shipping disruption
On Friday, oil prices experienced a modest rise amid shipping uncertainties in the Strait of Hormuz. Traders exhibit caution regarding transit through this critical route.
Tax amendment bill passed in Lok Sabha: What changes for UPI transactions, offshore fund norms
The amendment passed by the House without discussion amid protest by Opposition seeks to remove the existing legal provision that prevents banks and payment service providers from charging Merchant…
Stocks to watch, Aug 7: HUDCO, REC, PFC, IRFC, RailTel, Bondada, Aegis Logistics, Alkem Lab, J Kumar Infra, TVS Motor Co
Key market players face increased regulatory scrutiny as the RBI classifies four state-owned NBFCs, while RailTel and Aegis Logistics secure major contracts, and TVS Motor enters the African electric…
Rain threat looms large over IND vs SL three-day warm-up match
India's preparations for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka could be affected by rain, with wet weather forecast in Colombo during the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI. Heavy showers are expected from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon, raising doubts over how much playing time both teams will get before the first Test in…
Weather Today LIVE: Rains to continue in Delhi, IMD issues flash flood risk in four states
Weather Today LIVE: In a forecast valid till 11:30 am on Friday, August 7, the IMD said low to moderate flash flood risk is likely over few watersheds and neighbourhoods of the four Met Sub-divisions during next 24 hours:
US-Iran war news LIVE: Oil prices continue to rise as Iran attacks 'hostile targets' in Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran war news LIVE: Oil prices extended gains on reports that Iran attacked “hostile targets” in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran seeking to bar US ships from the critical waterway in a deal with…
Hackers targeted US private equity, other firms including Blackstone, CME, data shows
The data shows the hackers devised websites aimed at stealing passwords from employees of private equity firms and companies including Blackstone, Bridgewater Associates, Apollo Global Management…
Two Mizoram girls abducted, gang-raped in moving car; three held: Assam Police
Three men from Assam’s Cachar district were arrested after two minor girls from Mizoram alleged they were abducted and gang-raped inside a moving car.
Ardee Industries IPO subscribed over 2x on opening day, NIIs lead demand
Ardee Industries launched its ₹426-crore initial public offering at a price band of ₹50-53 per share
Govt notifies norms to facilitate ecommerce firms undertaking inventory-based online exports
Foreign investment is now permitted in export-only ecommerce inventory operations. Companies must register as Exporter-on-Record to stock goods solely for overseas sales.
Central banks made the highest purchase of gold in June for 2026, says World Gold Council
They continued to buy for the 3rd month in a row, accumulating a net of 51 tonnes, led by Poland and China
Afghanistan’s child deaths rising as food distributions face cuts, says UN
The World Food Program attributed supply shortages to conflict in West Asia and a nine-month border closure between Pakistan and its neighbours, disrupting nutrition product deliveries
OpenAI’s Astra solves 10 longstanding math problems, igniting new debate
Apart from praise, the news, published on August 1, also kickstarted a debate on social media over whether the achievement is Fields medal-worthy — and what these honours mean in the artificial intelligence (AI) era.