The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were adjourned for the day till Monday, August 3, amid continuous uproar by Opposition members over several issues, including the alleged police action on students protesting the NEET exam irregularities. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday amid uproar by Opposition members over several issues, including … Read more
The BJD and Congress launched a scathing attack on the CM Mohan Charan Majhi-led Odisha government over its handling of the flood situation, alleging a lack of preparedness and questioning the CM’s decision to visit Delhi amid the crisis. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Congress party on Friday launched a scathing attack on … Read more
US-Canada energy trade value declined 11% to USD 137 billion in 2025, driven by lower crude oil prices and reduced volumes, according to the EIA. US imports from Canada stood at USD 111 billion, while exports totalled USD 26 billion. The value of energy trade between the United States and Canada declined 11 per cent … Read more
Sixteen Indian nationals, including 10 seafarers, have died and 75 have been injured in the ongoing West Asia crisis, the government told Parliament. The minister detailed casualties by country, compensation measures, and ongoing diplomatic assistance. Sixteen Indian nationals, including 10 seafarers, have lost their lives in the ongoing crisis in West Asia, since the outbreak … Read more
In Vellore’s Sri Vanchiyamman Temple, the presiding deity was decorated in Mahalakshmi attire using currency notes worth nearly Rs 30 lakh. The special adornment was part of a tradition for the auspicious third Friday of the Tamil month of Aadi. Devotees thronged the Sri Vanchiyamman Temple in Vanchur village near Katpadi in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore … Read more
Despite beating Q2 estimates, the company expects near-term challenges before a gradual demand recovery. The company expects 2026 adjusted EPS of about $1.50 and a 5% net yield decline. CFO Mark Kempa said Norwegian Cruise Line’s turnaround efforts remain in early stages, with weak bookings pressuring near-term results. The company expects Q3 yield declines and … Read more
The first-ever air shipment of one metric tonne of Neelam and Totapuri mangoes from Karnataka to the Maldives was flagged off, a move praised by Union Minister Piyush Goyal as a milestone for expanding Indian horticultural produce in global markets. The first-ever air shipment of Neelam and Totapuri mangoes from Karnataka to the Maldives has … Read more
Microsoft added a record $450 billion to its market cap on Thursday, thanks to a nearly 16% post-results surge in the stock. Analysts and retail traders praise Microsoft’s results, particularly the sharp growth in its cloud unit. Microsoft stock is coming off a difficult stretch; it was the worst-performing Magnificent Seven stock in H1 2026. … Read more
The Favara-UPI cross-border payment corridor between the Maldives and India has gone live. The integration allows individuals in the Maldives to transfer funds in real time to beneficiaries in India, marking a milestone in bilateral cooperation. The Favara-UPI cross-border payment corridor went live on Thursday between the Maldives and India following the integration of the … Read more
BJP MP Raghav Chadha hailed the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026, as India’s first anti-paper leak law. He launched a scathing attack on Congress, citing past and present paper leaks in Karnataka and under the UPA government. BJP MP Raghav Chadha, following the passage of the landmark Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026, in Parliament, hailed … Read more