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Telecom subscriber base rises to 134.8 crore in June; Airtel leads growth: TRAI data

India's telecom subscriber base reached 134.8 crore in June, showing marginal growth. Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio led subscriber additions, contributing significantly to the increase. Wireless connections rose to 130 crore, with consumer SIMs forming the largest segment. Wireline connections saw a monthly decline, mainly due to BSNL's losses. Broadband…

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Samsung to add India-specific AI features to next Galaxy phones as local R&D shapes product strategy

Samsung will introduce AI features tailored for Indian consumers in its upcoming Galaxy smartphone. India R&D centers are studying consumer personas to develop beneficial localized AI capabilities. An AI-powered bill payment reminder identifying recurring bills from emails is being developed. This initiative aims to differentiate Samsung's AI offerings beyond existing…

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Hold US stocks under LRS? Here’s why you may not be able to gift them to NRI children

Indian residents cannot gift US shares purchased through the LRS route to their NRI children. The liberalised remittance scheme requires sale proceeds to be repatriated within 180 days. US stocks held under LRS may face US estate tax upon the investor's death. Indian residents can reduce this exposure by investing…

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Claude AI Chats Leaked: Your private conversation with AI might be on Google right now. Here's what you should do

Users discovered personal conversations from Claude chatbots appearing in Google searches. These shared links, intended for private sharing, became publicly accessible. Anthropic stated that shared links function like any public webpage. This issue has previously affected other AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Grok. Users are advised to avoid sharing sensitive…

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'Americans eating like': Rynair mocks US eating habits, shares viral video of a girl dipping butter in cola drink

An Irish airline's social media post about an American eating butter with cola has gone viral. The unusual food combination and the airline's healthcare comment sparked widespread online discussion. Many users debated the food trend and the airline's remark about American healthcare. Some comments humorously linked the food choice to…

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India plans up to quarter of 2027 LPG imports from US, sources say

India plans to buy a quarter of its LPG imports from the United States in 2027. This move aims to reduce Middle East reliance and support trade deal efforts. State refiners will issue tenders for US LPG supplies within two months. Higher US energy purchases could help narrow India's trade…

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Odisha tightens iron ore grade checks after alleged royalty underreporting: Report

Odisha, India's largest iron ore-producing state, has stepped up quality-control inspections after authorities found instances of miners allegedly misrepresenting ore grades to reduce royalty payments, a move that could temporarily disrupt domestic supplies and exports to China, Bloomberg News reported.

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Higher FCNR and NRE FD interest rates: This bank revises NRE rates to 7.60% and FCNR rates to 7.40%; check details

AU Small Finance Bank has raised interest rates on FCNR(B) and NRE fixed deposits. These new rates are effective from July 27, 2026, for specific tenures. The government's decision to bear hedging costs on FCNR deposits influenced this change. AU SFB also offers zero forex margin and bank charges on…

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Adani Energy’s Rs 3,500 crore QIP oversubscribed 3.1 times as FIIs, MFs and Azim Premji firm make bids

Adani Energy Solutions' Rs 3,500 crore QIP was oversubscribed 3.1 times, attracting bids worth over Rs 10,800 crore from domestic mutual funds, insurers, foreign investors and Premji Invest. The issue was priced at Rs 1,615 per share, a discount to the SEBI floor price. The proceeds will fund capital expenditure,…

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Suzlon Energy Q1 Results: Net profit falls 6% YoY to Rs 305 crore; stock sinks 7%

Suzlon Energy reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 305 crore for the first quarter of FY27. This figure represented a nearly six percent decline year-on-year from Rs 324 crore. However, the renewable energy company's revenue from operations rose twenty-two point five percent. Shares of the company fell more than…

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In 1999, Oregon engineer Bruce Campbell bought a retired Boeing 727, moved it into a forest, and turned its cabin into his home

Bruce Campbell transformed a retired Boeing 727 into his unique home. He purchased the aircraft for about one hundred thousand dollars. The plane offers over one thousand square feet of living space. Campbell lives in the airplane for six months of each year. His unconventional dwelling offers a debt-free housing…

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In 1778, Captain James Cook’s crew released goats in Hawaii as a future food source; their descendants damaged native plants and worsened erosion

Captain Cook introduced goats to Hawaii in 1778, which then proliferated rapidly. These animals severely damaged native plants and altered island landscapes over time. Centuries of hunting proved largely ineffective against the growing goat populations. Fencing and innovative strategies like using collared goats eventually helped control the herds. This historical…

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In 1992, Douglas Tompkins began buying Chilean wilderness; decades later, much of it became the 994,000-acre Pumalín National Park, larger than Yosemite

Douglas Tompkins bought vast tracts of land in Chile for conservation. He created Pumalín National Park, a reserve larger than Yosemite. Locals initially viewed his land purchases with suspicion and controversy. After his death, his wife continued the conservation efforts and finalized the park. Pumalín National Park is now open…

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No time bound promotion under MACP for these central government employees; govt clarifies in Rajya Sabha

Central government employees retired between 2006 and 2008 will not receive MACP benefits. The Modified Assured Career Progression scheme began on September 1, 2008. This means the scheme was not active during their service period. Employee bodies are now demanding more MACP promotions for Group C and B staff. They…

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Rajnath Singh unveils landmark policy reforms for ICG personnel and their families

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday unveiled two significant policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) aimed at promoting gender parity in the induction & service conditions of officers, and streamlining the administrative procedures for granting ex-gratia to the families of personnel reported missing at sea while on duty.

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EPS pension: These pensioners will automatically get their pension benefits under EPS 2026, minister clarifies in Parliament

The government has notified the EPS pension 2026 scheme, superseding older plans. Existing pension fund benefits are protected under the new scheme. A special drive is underway to dispose of pending labor cases expeditiously. The new scheme maintains the pension calculation formula and contribution rates. Membership eligibility is defined for…

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Tiger Shroff's biggest career twist yet: Bollywood star set for football debut in Durand Cup

Tiger Shroff is reportedly set to make his competitive football debut after being named in Mumbay FC's squad for the 135th Durand Cup. The Bollywood actor, who has long showcased his football skills on social media, has been training with the club and could feature in its final group-stage match,…

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Standard Chartered sees exit of several top wealth executives in India

Standard Chartered India is witnessing a series of senior leadership exits as it reshapes its wealth business and moves away from mass-market retail banking. Wealth head Saurabh Jain is joining Bandhan AMC, following earlier departures of two other senior executives, even as the bank doubles down on affluent and SME-focused…

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Taiwan detains Nvidia employee in Super Micro probe, Taiwan media says

Taiwanese authorities have taken into custody an Nvidia employee as part of an investigation concerning the unlawful export of AI servers. These servers, which included Nvidia chips, fall under United States export restrictions established in 2022. This detention is linked to a wider investigation into the shipment of Super Micro…

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Delhi weather: Airlines warn of flight delays as IMD issues 'red' warning for national capital, NCR

Heavy rains are lashing Delhi-NCR, prompting a red Nowcast warning from the Met department. Moderate to heavy showers have caused significant waterlogging in several key city areas. Airlines have issued travel advisories, warning passengers of potential flight delays at Indira Gandhi International Airport. IndiGo and Akasa Air are informing customers…

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BJP MP Swati Maliwal targets Arvind Kejriwal over Punjab paper leak allegations in Punjab, calls Cockroach Janta Party AAP's 'B team'

BJP MP Swati Maliwal criticized Arvind Kejriwal for his silence on Punjab's examination paper leaks. She claimed the state has experienced six major leaks over the past five years. Maliwal also alleged the Cockroach Janta Party is AAP's 'B team' created by associates. She stated AAP government brutally lathi-charged protesting…

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Bombay HC to hear Nitin Gadkari's plea against Meta, Google, X over AI deepfakes on August 5

The Bombay High Court is set to deliberate on Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's legal action against Meta, X Corp, and Google regarding defamatory deepfakes on August 5. The posts wrongfully connect him to financial advantages linked to the ethanol policy. Gadkari seeks a court order to prevent the spread of…

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Indian shuttlers disappoint in Taipei Open qualifiers

The Indian badminton team was largerly dsiqualified in the Taipei Open Super 300 qualifiers, with only Rounak Chouhan managing to progress to the next round. The second-seeded men's singles player defeated Canada's Joshua Nguyen in straight games to keep India's hopes alive. However, other Indian singles players, including Rithvik Sanjeevi,…

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BJP leaders step up Instagram activity after PM's call for digital outreach

The BJP is intensifying its digital outreach on Instagram to connect with young people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads this coordinated push following the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Several Union ministers and party leaders have joined this heightened activity on the platform. The party's focus follows student protests which highlighted…

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Psychology explains why some people suddenly start cleaning when they're anxious, and why tidying up can make you feel calmer

Restoring order to surroundings offers a powerful sense of control. Cleaning provides immediate feedback and a sense of manageable accomplishment. Research indicates that cleaning can reduce psychological and physiological stress responses. A cluttered environment may contribute to stress by signalling unfinished tasks. While beneficial, excessive cleaning may indicate underlying mental…

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