#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India should build an ecosystem that attracts space talent from across the world, highlighting the country’s cost competitiveness, skilled workforce and risk-taking ability as key strengths for its growing space sector
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Posters depicting Rahul Gandhi as 'real-life Batman' have appeared near Congress headquarters and central Delhi. Displayed by Youth Congress president Akshay Lakra, they include phrases like 'The Silent Guardian' and 'A Watchful Protector'.

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The Centre has approached the Supreme Court against a 5 March 2026 order of the Madras high court that granted relief to telecom company Reliance Jio Infocomm in a dispute over the distribution of goods and services (GST) credits among its various registrations.

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Iran war news LIVE Updates: Bessent to announce new US sanctions against Iran on Monday

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#WATCH | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Baba Vishwanath’s Mangala Aarti performed during early morning hours at Kashi Vishwanath Temple on the occasion of the last Sawan Somvaar.

Bank strike: Unions call nationwide shutdown over 2 key demands — 5-day work week, PLI scheme rollback; check dates here

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Swine flu alert in Delhi: Scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said that the influenza strains currently circulating are well-matched to the vaccine strains recommended for the Northern Hemisphere.

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Kaziah Liz Mejo from Kerala was crowned Miss Universe India 2026, securing the title against 53 contestants at the pageant finale in Jaipur on Sunday. She will now advance to represent India at the 75th Miss Universe pageant, scheduled to be held in Puerto Rico this November.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday announced that the Parandur Greenfield Airport project, a second airport for Chennai, will be shelved after facing strong opposition from farmers unwilling to part with their farmland.

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Chief Minister Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government has issued work orders for nearly 1.28 lakh gold rings, costing approximately ₹220 crore, to two jewellery retail chains under the Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam or the 'Maternal uncle gold ring scheme' for newborns, a pre-poll promise made by TVK.

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📉Market Closing | Benchmark indices closed lower on Monday, with Sensex slipping 170 points to 77,370.13 and Nifty slipping 32 points to 24,219.05, amid weak market sentiment.

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#MintLongStory | The pharmaceutical company rode one copycat drug to record profits. Now, co-chairman G.V. Prasad has to prove the company can grow without it. Biosimilars and innovation may hold the answer.

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The Cockroach Janta Party has announced a peaceful protest march in Delhi on September 5, accusing the Centre of failing to honour commitments made on July 25 over FIRs against protesters, NEET-related compensation and exam reforms.

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Born in 2007, Kaziah Liz Mejo's worldview was significantly shaped by a highly cosmopolitan upbringing. She spent her formative years in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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#MintMarkets | Nifty trapped between key moving averages; will August expiry bring a directional move?

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#MintMarkets | Rupee opens 2 paise higher at 95.73 against US dollar.

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📉Market Opening | Benchmark indices opened lower on Tuesday, with Sensex slipping 114 points to 77,254.45 and Nifty slipping 59 points to 24,159.30, amid weak market sentiment.

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India and Russia push for stronger trade ties, with S. Jaishankar calling for better market access, payment systems and business engagement to address the trade imbalance and achieve the $100 billion bilateral trade target by 2030.

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#MintPremium | Even as about nine states and Union territories have increased their tariffs for FY27, states headed for elections have held their line due to political considerations.

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Rituraj Baruah reports

India opened its space sector to private participation in 2020, enabling industry and start-up involvement across satellites, launch systems and space applications

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For years, employees have quietly compared salaries, bonuses and raises. But at Microsoft, employees are revealing more than just their salaries.

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