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This 19th-century Russian town 420 kilometers north of Moscow was submerged underwater by a massive Soviet reservoir

Amid the reservoir development in the 1940s, the remote Russian city of Vesyegonsk grappled with significant flooding, with two-thirds of its area underwater. Although wooden homes were salvaged through relocation, stone structures were lost entirely. During World War II, it was primarily women who managed the arduous task of resettling…

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Russia introduces talent visa for highly skilled foreign workers

Russia introduces a new talent visa designed for skilled foreign professionals. This initiative simplifies the journey towards both temporary and permanent residency, attracting talents from fields such as science, arts, and sports. Furthermore, graduates and entrepreneurs can also benefit from this expedited immigration process, bolstering Russia's appeal to skilled individuals…

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CSIR UGC NET June 2026 answer key out: How to check, direct link, objection window, fee and steps to challenge

NTA has released the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key. Candidates can submit objections against the official answers until August 18, 2026. A processing fee of Rs 200 is required for each question challenged. Candidates can calculate their expected scores using a simple formula. The agency will review all…

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Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter

The Omaha, Nebraska-based company also continued to pare its stake in financial companies and a number of other stocks in the April-June quarter, according to a regulatory filing filed late Friday. CEO Greg Abel, who took over from Warren Buffett at the start of the year, agreed in June to…

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Finance ministry asks ministries to move from WPI to PPI in future contracts

The finance ministry has asked ministries and departments to adopt the Producer Price Index (PPI) instead of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for price escalation clauses in future government contracts once PPI becomes available. The move follows the launch of monthly PPI data and aligns with international practices and IMF…

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AI could cut cost of running insurance by eliminating repetitive work: Report

The report said AI is being embedded across underwriting, customer service, fraud detection, claims processing and internal operations. Instead of replacing insurance professionals, AI is being used to handle routine tasks so employees can focus on decisions that require judgement and experience.

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Karnataka CM’s guarantee scheme figures don’t add up, alleges BJP’s R Ashoka

BJP leader R Ashoka has demanded a white paper on Karnataka's guarantee schemes. He alleges that Chief Minister D K Shivakumar presented contradictory figures during his Independence Day address. Official records and the Chief Minister's Office have provided different beneficiary and expenditure numbers.

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India must strengthen shipping capacity, naval protection amid growing chokepoints: GTRI

India must treat maritime insecurity as a long-term trade risk as the Red Sea crisis crosses 1,000 days, GTRI said. Longer shipping routes have raised freight, insurance and working-capital costs, particularly hurting MSME exporters trading with Europe and the US.

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Gulf nations growing impatient with Trump's diplomatic efforts regarding truce with Iran: Report

Persian Gulf allies express growing weariness with Iran peace deal negotiations. United States officials reject assessments of President Trump's diplomatic handling of Iran. The US is adopting a low-key approach towards Iran, avoiding immediate military action. Regional intermediaries are working to revive a memorandum of understanding for the Strait of…

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Cami Clark: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s wife is a Silicon Valley power player. But Claude barely knows her

Cami Clark, wife of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, has remained largely unknown outside Silicon Valley’s elite despite her proximity to some of the technology world’s most powerful figures. Her unconventional career includes a women-focused pornography startup, a pitch for investment to Jeffrey Epstein, ties to Eric Schmidt and a proposed…

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Twelve killed and at least 10 injured in Polish bus crash in Hungary

A Polish bus overturned on a Hungarian motorway, resulting in twelve fatalities. At least ten individuals sustained injuries in the early Sunday morning accident. The bus was traveling towards Nyiregyhaza when it veered off the road. Preliminary information suggests the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Authorities have…

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US takes risky bet on private 'pirates' to combat cybercrime

The United States will allow private companies to hack foreign cybercriminal groups, a seemingly unprecedented measure that is dividing experts who say it has potential to succeed or spiral out of control. Any company that participates in government-sanctioned hacking "stops being a neutral defender and becomes a target" itself, Woodward…

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US states seek $200 billion penalty in blockbuster Meta lawsuit

A coalition of US states will seek around $200 billion in damages against Meta, which they accuse of intentionally designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for children, when a landmark trial kicks off on Tuesday. A coalition of states sued Meta in 2023 for allegedly designing addictive features for…

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Tiger Global Management cuts stakes in Big Tech, buys into SpaceX

The hedge ⁠fund cut ⁠its Alphabet holdings by 45.4% to 5.81 million shares as of June 30 from the end of March, and its Nvidia stake by 6.8% to 11.20 million shares.

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India could reach $20 trillion by 2036 with 14.2% rupee growth: Equirus

India could reach a $20 trillion economy by 2036 with reforms. This requires sustained rupee growth and appreciation, according to a research report. Services will become the principal engine of economic expansion, growing significantly. Proposed reforms span multiple sectors, including capital markets and human capital. Successful execution across many fronts…

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Mexican Proverb of the Day: “He who is born to be a flowerpot never leaves the hallway.” A timeless lesson on destiny and ambition

Mexican Proverb of the Day: “He who is born to be a flowerpot never leaves the hallway” explores a traditional belief that people cannot easily rise beyond their abilities or circumstances. The proverb reflects a fatalistic view of destiny, while modern ideas about learning and personal development challenge its assumption…

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Canada language programmes see sharp drop in students amid visa curbs

Canada's languages programs experienced a significant decline in student numbers. Restrictive visa and immigration policies were the primary cause for this downturn. Student numbers dropped thirteen percent and student weeks nineteen percent in 2025. The sector's direct economic contribution also saw a one percent fall. Policy barriers need addressing to…

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Indian Bank plans to garner $400 million via ECB this week: MD Binod Kumar

Indian Bank plans to raise $400 million via External Commercial Borrowings this week. The bank may raise an additional $600 million through ECB before December 2026. It also aims to gather USD 2 billion from FCNR(B) deposits, seeing good demand. The Reserve Bank of India has already closed its concessional…

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Bonus, stock splits & dividends: Bandhan Bank, MGL, Mazagon Dock among nearly 100 stocks turning ex-record date this week

In the upcoming week, nearly one hundred companies have announced record dates for dividends, making it crucial for investors to hold shares prior to these dates for eligibility in corporate actions. Notably, companies like Bandhan Bank and LIC Housing Finance are part of this corporate movement, which includes dividend payments,…

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Landing your first job is getting more expensive in the UK

Artificial intelligence is making it harder for young people in Britain to secure their first jobs as employers reduce junior roles and demand more experience. Youth unemployment has reached a decade high, pushing graduates towards internships, unpaid work and additional training.

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Beauty, cosmetics segment to be key growth driver for EPL; raises near-term revenue guidance

EPL Ltd anticipates its beauty and cosmetics segment will drive future growth. The company expects continued momentum after reporting strong June quarter topline growth. EPL has raised its near-term revenue guidance to sixteen to eighteen percent. A proposed merger with Indovida aligns with EPL's global leadership strategy. This transaction is…

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Oman negotiations, reopening of Hormuz are two separate issues: Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi

Iran's foreign minister stated Hormuz Strait talks with Oman are technical. These discussions focus on updating vessel navigation routes for transit. Reopening the Strait depends on Washington fulfilling specific conditions. Iranian officials rejected US President Trump's claims about Hormuz Strait territory. Iran asserts command over the Strait of Hormuz, which…

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Parliamentary panel on finance suggests task force to fill 38 vacant DIPAM positions

A parliamentary committee highlighted a significant 43 percent vacancy rate within DIPAM. This shortage severely impacts the department's ability to manage public assets. The committee urged the finance ministry to form a task force for filling vacant positions. DIPAM oversees public assets valued at over Rs 42.76 lakh crore. The…

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Uttarakhand weather: IMD issues orange alert for 5 districts, warns of heavy rain and flash floods

Uttrakhand weather alert: Uttarakhand anticipates heavy to very heavy rainfall, prompting orange alerts for several districts. The India Meteorological Department has also issued yellow alerts for remaining areas. These weather conditions may trigger landslides and flash floods, disrupting services and transportation. Authorities advise residents and travellers to remain cautious and…

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Quote of the Day by Herta Müller: 'To combat death you don't need much of a life, just one that isn't...' - Why your life doesn't need to e perfect to be worth saving

Nobel laureate Herta Müller offers a perspective on resilience and survival. She suggests that life's continuation needs only a single breath. This idea challenges modern anxieties about achieving complete success. It reminds us that hardship does not negate our ongoing journey. Our current state does not define our final narrative…

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