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India had largest number of people exposed to 30 days of risky heat from Jun-Aug: AnalysisIndia faced the highest number of risky heat days globally. Climate change added dangerous heat to over 117 million people in the city. The...- Goods exports up 26% in August, trade deficit eases: Engineering, petroleum products, chemicals and textiles lead shipments; US remains top marketIndia’s goods exports surged in August, driven by robust global demand, while the trade deficit narrowed to a five-month low as imports dec...
- Odisha govt rejects Dara Singh's plea for release from jail in Graham Staines, sons' murder caseOdisha government rejected Dara Singh's plea for early release from prison. He is serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of Graham Sta...
- India's trade deficit narrows to $26.86 bn in August as gold imports plungeIndia’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed marginally to $26.86 billion in August from $27.2 billion a year earlier, as exports rose 26.1% ...
- Watch: Tom Pelphrey dedicates 2026 Emmy win to pregnant fiancée Kaley Cuoco as she tears up in audienceDuring the Emmy awards, Tom Pelphrey received accolades for his captivating performance in HBO's Task. Overflowing with emotion, he express...
- Microcap stocks led August rally with 5.41% gains: Is it time to invest? Key risks, winners and losers
- Jharkhand CID arrests two more in recruitment exam irregularities casesThe CID has arrested two more individuals in Jharkhand recruitment exam irregularities. One arrest is linked to the JSSC Combined Graduate ...
- In 1993, Doris Duke left behind a 2,700-acre New Jersey estate; 30 years later, the property is being transformed into a laboratory for restoring wetlands, forests and wildlifeDuke Farms in New Jersey is a 2,700-acre living laboratory for conservation. The estate is testing nature restoration and clean energy stra...
- UK study visa applications fall 16% in year to August 2026UK study visa applications fell 16% in the year ending August 2026, with 360,700 applications from main applicants. Applications from stude...
- In 1936, temperature in 48 states of U.S. peaked during deadly Dust Bowl, 90 years later climate experts sound red flagGlobally, August was 1.65 degrees Celsius (nearly 3 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels, far exceeding the longer term 1.5 degr...
- Bank of India ordered to pay Rs 15,000 to Kerala man after delay in releasing deceased wife's savingsA Kerala consumer commission ordered Bank of India to pay compensation. The bank delayed releasing a deceased woman's savings to her elderl...
- US consumer prices accelerate in August, push Fed closer to rate hikeIn August, consumer prices surged, strengthening the anticipation of Federal Reserve rate hikes. The core inflation saw its most substantia...
- In 2024, Botswana used Slaty Egret surveys to track ecosystem damage at Okavango Delta. 2 years later, researchers found 3 eggs, offering fresh hope for the Delta after a very long searchSlaty Egret Okavango Delta: Researchers are closely observing the Slaty Egret, a crucial indicator species for the health of the Okavango D...
- Karan Adani settles PMC Projects case with Sebi by paying Rs 13.65 lakhThe settlement relates to an investigation into banking transactions and inter-corporate security deposits involving PMC Projects (India) P...
- Canada eases study rules for foreign workers, permits short courses without study permitCanada now allows eligible work permit holders to study short courses. This new policy removes previous restrictions on course duration. Fo...
- HDFC Defence Fund adds HAL, Mazagon Dock, Bharat Electronics and 5 others in AugustThe HDFC Defence Fund added several defence stocks in August. Hindustan Aeronautics and Mazagon Dock were among the new additions. Bharat E...
- Sebi fines two Jindal Steel designated persons for trading-window violationsSebi has fined two designated persons of Jindal Steel & Power Rs 1 lakh each for trading in the company’s shares and stock options during t...
- Real estate firm promised Rs 60,000 every month for a Rs 17.5 lakh investment, paid Rs 30,000 for six months, then stopped; court orders company to pay client over 55 lakhA Hyderabad consumer commission has ordered a real estate company to pay over Rs 55 lakh to a customer after finding that it stopped honour...
- In 1666, Great Fire of London destroyed more than 13,000 homes, iconic structures, over 350 years later record wildfires burn homesWildfires in England and Wales have hit a record level, fire chiefs said, warning that rescue services were battling to keep up with rising...
- GST, auto sales, UPI data point to resilient growth in AugustIn August, India's GST collections rose by 14.8%, totaling ₹2 lakh crore. The surge in bulk car sales by 36% indicates robust consumer enth...
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