Domestic markets end with modest losses for second straight session
BSE sensex, (Infographics : Pinaki Paul)

August 6, 2025 4:31 PM

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Domestic markets end with modest losses for second straight session

  Benchmark domestic equity indices today ended with modest losses for second straight session. The market sentiment remained cautious as investor assessed the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision and continued concerns over US trade policies. Sensex dropped 166 points, or 0.21 per cent ...

Chennai grand masters 2025 postponed after fire at hyatt regency

August 6, 2025 2:12 PM

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Chennai grand masters 2025 postponed after fire at hyatt regency

India's premier classical chess tournament, Chennai Grand Masters 2025, has been postponed till tomorrow after a fire incident at the Hyatt Regency Chennai last night. The third edition of Chennai Grandmasters was initially scheduled to kick off today, with an opening round clash between Indian Arju...

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.5 percent

August 6, 2025 2:48 PM

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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.5 percent

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India today kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, maintaining a neutral stance. Consequently, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate will be at 5.25 percent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 5.75 per cent. ...

UN Calls reports of possible Israeli military expansion in gaza deeply alarming

August 6, 2025 9:45 PM

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UN Calls reports of possible Israeli military expansion in gaza deeply alarming

The United Nations has called reports of a possible Israeli military expansion across the Gaza Strip deeply alarming, if true. At a UN Security Council meeting, Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca warned that such action could have catastrophic consequences and could further endanger the live...

Indian study on nutrition’s role in TB outcomes influences WHO global Policy

August 6, 2025 1:36 PM

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Indian study on nutrition’s role in TB outcomes influences WHO global Policy

A landmark Indian study has influenced global policy on tuberculosis. The World Health Organization, WHO, has said that India’s study that showed the positive impact of nutrition on the outcome of tuberculosis, TB, contributed to global guidance on the world's most infectious disease. The study, led...

Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity near its territorial waters

August 6, 2025 1:31 PM

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Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity near its territorial waters

Taiwan says it has detected heightened Chinese military activity near its territorial waters this morning. Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence posted on social media platform X that 16 Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels, and a government ship are operating around Taiwan.     Eight a...

2 Dead, 3 injured in high-intensity blast at oxygen unit in Mohali

August 6, 2025 1:22 PM

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2 Dead, 3 injured in high-intensity blast at oxygen unit in Mohali

In Punjab, two people have died and three others injured in a high-intensity blast in an oxygen-making unit in Mohali’s industrial area, today morning. Sub Divisional Magistrate, Damandeep Kaur confirming the casualties, said that both have been identified. Injured have been admitted in the hospital...