S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Mixed Ahead Of CPI As Hot PPI, Oil Surge Keep Fed In Focus: Why Traders Are Eyeing GME, ORCL, USO, ADBE Stocks

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The August Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a monthly expansion of 0.4%, lifting headline figures to an annual rate of 5.4%. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data expected on Friday will likely provide more clarity on the U.S. economy and the Fed’s interest rate decision.  Meanwhile, oil prices soared on … Read more

PM Modi highlights BRICS Summit, to discuss key issues with Putin

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the upcoming BRICS Summit, expressing confidence in positive discussions. He will hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss strategic trade, energy security, and geopolitics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the hosting of the BRICS Summit saying that this would feature positive discussions on various … Read more

Kaushiki Amavasya: Suvendu Adhikari visits Kalighat, partakes bhog

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Suvendu Adhikari visited Kalighat Temple to offer prayers on Kaushiki Amavasya. He highlighted the festival’s importance in Sanatan culture, spoke of Kolkata’s spiritual significance, and partook in the traditional bhog of pulao and fish. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari offered prayers to Maa Kali at the Kalighat Temple on the sacred occasion of Kaushiki … Read more

Nirbhay, Tanya shatter national records at Indian Athletics Final

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Nirbhay Choudhary (men’s) and Tanya Chaudhary (women’s) shattered national records in hammer throw at the Indian Athletics Final Series 2026. Several Asian Games-bound athletes, including Avinash Sable and Parul Chaudhary, also won their events. Hammer Throw National Records Tumble Nirbhay Choudhary shattered the men’s hammer throw national record with a 71.02m effort as several of … Read more

BHU launches year-long bird and wildlife survey on campus premises

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BHU’s Horticulturist Unit has launched a year-long wildlife survey (Sep 2026-Sep 2027) to document campus biodiversity. Students, staff, and residents can submit photos of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals via a Google Form. The Horticulturist Unit of Banaras Hindu University has launched a year-long ‘Bird and Wildlife Survey’ to document the diversity and distribution of … Read more

Raghav Chadha slams AAP over Punjab drug crisis, BJP plans yatra

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BJP’s Raghav Chadha slammed the AAP govt over Punjab’s drug crisis, announcing a ‘Nasha-Mukt Yatra’. He alleged ‘chitta’ is now sold like rations. Congress also plans protests over the suicide of a man who raised the issue with the govt. BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Aam … Read more

IMF lauds India’s resilient economy after strong 7.8% Q1 GDP growth

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The IMF praised India’s resilient economy, noting its Q1 FY27 real GDP growth of 7.8% surpassed expectations. Spokesperson Julie Kozack highlighted strong services and exports, calling India a key global growth engine despite energy price shocks. IMF Applauds India’s Resilient GDP Growth India’s economy has shown resilience despite the energy price shock, with the country’s … Read more

Saima Wazed quits WHO post amid fraud probe by UN health agency

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Saima Wazed, daughter of former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, has resigned as WHO’s regional director for Southeast Asia. The move follows financial fraud allegations and a recommendation from a WHO committee for her termination. Saima Wazed, daughter of ousted former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned from her position as regional director for the World … Read more

Fazilka Falcons beat Bathinda Royals but get knocked out of T20 league

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Fazilka Falcons beat Bathinda Royals by 49 runs in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League but failed to qualify for the semi-finals. Fazilka scored 244/6, while Bathinda could only manage 194/8 in their chase, ending the Falcons’ campaign. Fazilka Falcons ended their Sher-E-Punjab T20 League campaign with a 49-run win over Bathinda Royals at the IS Bindra … Read more