Business
Amazon has received about $600 million in US tariff refunds and plans to pass the benefit to shoppers through targeted repayments and continued investment in lower retail prices. Amazon Tariff Refund Reaches $600 Million The payment follows a US Supreme Court decision invalidating several tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under emergency economic powers
Cricket Sports
Bangladesh have added wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das to their squad for the opening Test against Australia in Darwin after he recovered from a left calf injury. Litton Das Returns After Injury Litton completed his rehabilitation and was declared available for the Test series following a fitness assessment. He is expected to travel to Darwin on Sunday […]
Economy National
The Union government has released an additional ₹1,09,019 crore in tax devolution to state governments, providing funds ahead of the regular monthly transfer scheduled for August 10. Centre Releases Advance Tax Devolution The additional instalment was transferred on August 1 to strengthen the financial position of states and help them meet immediate spending requirements.
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The West Bengal Police Special Task Force has alleged that an arrested terror suspect planned to infiltrate a protest organised in support of the Cockroach Janta Party movement, prompting a wider investigation into his activities and contacts. Terror Suspect Planned Protest Infiltration Investigators identified the suspect as 24-year-old Hamim Mondal, who was arrested from
National Politics
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has announced a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence over the E20 petrol rollout, demanding fuel choice and revised pricing for consumers. Kejriwal Announces E20 Petrol March Kejriwal said he would lead a group to the Prime Minister’s residence on August 4 to submit petitions collected during […]
National
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has warned that young people may confuse freedom with unrestricted personal liberty, urging them to recognise that independence also carries responsibilities towards society and the nation. Ajit Doval Explains Meaning of Freedom Doval said freedom should not be understood merely as the liberty to act according to individual wishes. He
National Politics
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend greater support to the state, arguing that Karnataka’s development is closely connected to India’s wider economic progress. Karnataka Seeks Greater Central Support Shivakumar made the appeal during the Prime Minister’s visit to Mysuru on Saturday. He asked the Centre to adopt a […]
Business
Maruti Suzuki India recorded its highest-ever monthly domestic sales in July 2026, crossing the two-lakh-unit mark for the first time as demand strengthened across its passenger vehicle portfolio. Maruti Suzuki July Sales Record The country’s largest carmaker reported domestic sales of 200,123 vehicles during July, representing growth of 42.4% from 140,570 units in the
Economy National
Foreign currency inflows through the Reserve Bank of India’s special swap facility reached $40.816 billion by July 31, nearly doubling from $20.718 billion recorded two weeks earlier. RBI Special Swap Facility Inflows Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR(B), deposits accounted for $36.725 billion, representing about 90% of the total funds mobilised through the
National
Renowned Nepal-born mountaineer Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja has been confirmed dead with nine other climbers after an avalanche struck their expedition on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. Nirmal Purja Killed on Broad Peak The avalanche struck the multinational team on Thursday at an altitude of approximately 6,600 metres, between Camps 2 and 3. The climbers subsequently […]