August 2, 2024 9:13 PM

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8 Dead in Bihar Lightning Strikes; CM Announces Ex-Gratia for Victims

In Bihar, at least eight people lost their lives due to lightning strikes in the last 24 hours. Three deaths each occurred in Patna and Aurangabad districts, followed by one casualty each in Nawada and Saran. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed grief over the loss of lives in these incidents. ...

August 2, 2024 8:11 PM

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Indian Rupee Slides to 83.75 as Local Stocks Decline

The Indian rupee slipped today as local stocks declined, tracking a global equity sell-off caused by concerns of a slowdown in the United States. The rupee depreciated 0.04 per cent to close at 83.75 against the U.S. dollar. The dollar index, which indicates its strength against a basket of six othe...