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India's housing market splits as affordability weakens in Mumbai, NCR despite lower loan rates: Report

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- India's residential real estate market is showing mixed trends, with lower home loan rates improving buyer sentiment in many cities while affordability continues to remain a major... Read More


The birds and the beeps: Clicks, chirps and calls are boosting conservation efforts

India, Aug. 1 -- Have you heard recordings of the curious, otherworldly sounds of whales? I was fortunate to hear for myself the click-clicking of sperm whales, as a pod with two youngsters swam alon... Read More


J&K notifies agriculture pause periods under VB-GRAM-G to prevent farm labour shortage

Srinagar, Aug. 1 -- The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified agriculture "pause periods" under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-GRAM-G), suspending public ... Read More


What are the big plans of the Tata Group?

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- If the Tata Group (founded in 1868) was considered to be one company, it would be a global giant with revenues over $185 billion. As per the group's FY26 annual report, the 26 pu... Read More


US sanctions Iranian firms over Strait of Hormuz 'insurance' scheme accepting Bitcoin

India, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated two Iranian firms for allegedly forcing commercial vessels to purchase mandatory maritime ... Read More


Heavy rain, flash floods hit Kashmir; IMD forecasts more showers

Srinagar, Aug. 1 -- Heavy rain affected several parts of Kashmir on Friday, leading to flash floods in some areas, even as the Meteorological Department has forecast widespread light to moderate rainf... Read More


Gold posts first monthly gain in five months despite sharp sell-off: Is the rally just getting started?

Gold price outlook, Aug. 1 -- Gold prices came under sharp pressure on Friday as a rebound in the US dollar triggered profit booking in the precious metal. However, despite the decline, bullion remain... Read More


Amarnath Yatra suspended from Baltal route due to bad weather

Srinagar, Aug. 1 -- The annual Amarnath yatra was suspended from the Baltal route on Friday due to inclement weather and to facilitate repair work on the track, officials said. The yatra has already ... Read More


Italy suspends Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis

Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- Italy says it is suspending the European Union's border-free Schengen arrangements with Spain for one month. This move is in response to the mass influx of 60,000 migrants into the... Read More


Manchester Mayor Polls 2026 LIVE News: Labour Firmly on the Front Foot in Mayoral Race, Declares Deputy Leader Lucy Powell Amid High-Stakes Runoff

India, Aug. 1 -- Senior cabinet minister and Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell has asserted that the party remains aggressively on the front foot as Greater Manchester decides its next leader following... Read More