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Wall Street surges as weak jobs data eases Fed rate hike fears, chip stocks jump

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- US stock indices moved higher on Friday after a softer-than-expected jobs data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve is likely to keep interest rates unchanged at its S... Read More


Petrol, diesel prices today - 7 Aug: Fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru as Brent climbs on Iran strikes in Hormuz

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Petrol and diesel prices today, 7 August: Retail fuel rates across major Indian cities remained largely unchanged on Friday despite marginal fluctuation. Petrol and diesel prices ... Read More


In 'first-of-its-kind' indictment, Israel charges settler in killing of Palestinian activist in West Bank

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Prosecutors charged an Israeli settler, Yinon Levi, on Thursday in the killing of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in the occupied West Bank. This is for the first time since... Read More


Crude oil prices rise amid uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz reopening; Brent Crude at $83 per barrel

US-Iran war, Aug. 7 -- Oil continued its rise on Friday amid further concerns around the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran, working with Oman, suggested banning vessels deemed hostile from the s... Read More


EPFO cautions members on inoperative accounts: Withdraw EPF savings on time to prevent interest loss

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recently issued a reminder to its members, urging them to understand the basic concept associated with an 'inoperative' EPF a... Read More


Mint Quick Edit | Questions of legal liability for insults to national honour demand wide deliberation

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- China's inventive success has been a particular perplexity for those who see freedom of conscience as integral to originality, innovation and its economic yield. Perhaps its 're-e... Read More


IRDAI insurance reforms: IBAI chief Narendra Bharindwal explains how new initiatives protect policyholders

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has rolled out a series of regulatory reforms aimed at making insurance distribution more transparent, improvin... Read More


'Just bihar things': Man with fractured leg gets cardboard support; social media reacts to viral video

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- A man with a fractured leg received only cardboard support. This happened at a government hospital in Bihar. A video of the incident later went viral online. The patient, Krishna... Read More


Onion, LPG prices push home-cooked thali costs up 9% in July: Crisil

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The cost of a home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali increased 4% and 9% year-on-year in July 2026 due to higher prices of onion, vegetable oils and liquefied petroleum g... Read More


Texas Tax-Free Weekend 2026: Which items qualify, does online shopping count? All FAQs answered

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Texas shoppers can save money on back-to-school shopping this weekend as the state's annual Sales Tax Holiday is now underway. The 2026 Texas Sales Tax Holiday began on Friday and... Read More