Day: August 5, 2026

Houthis say they struck Saudi ship in Red Sea, denting Mideast peace hopes

Abhijeet Dipke, CJP founder, ruled out converting his organization into a political party. He stated public trust in democratic institutions has significantly eroded. Dipke emphasized the urgent need for a nationwide people’s movement and public pressure. This movement aims to restore accountability and neutrality in key institutions. The CJP will continue functioning as a pressure…

Hudson Waters created a heartfelt replica of his grandparents’ home in a backyard shed. He carefully filled the space with their furniture and cherished belongings. This personal project helped him cope with profound grief after their passing. The touching tribute has since resonated with thousands of people online. His story highlights the importance of preserving…

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Wednesday after the RBI MPC maintained interest rates and raised the FY27 GDP growth outlook. Despite early upswings, markets trimmed gains due to rising crude prices and West Asia tensions. Auto and realty stocks outperformed, while IT shares faced selling pressure.

Greenland livestream captures mammoth iceberg rolling over

Indian benchmark indices ended marginally higher on Wednesday, with the Sensex rising 152 points and the Nifty closing above 24,600. Market volatility eased as India VIX fell 1.5% to 12. Stock-specific action dominated trade, while investors remained focused on earnings, global cues and upcoming macroeconomic developments.

LIC’s retail offer for sale attracted strong investor interest, with the base retail issue subscribed 1.82 times. The government’s 6.5% stake sale follows robust institutional demand and will help the insurer move closer to Sebi’s minimum public shareholding requirement.

An SDM court issued notices to Tamanna Malik and her husband Aman Tyagi. This action followed Malik’s announcement to undertake the Kanwar Yatra while wearing a burqa. Police cited apprehension of a potential breach of peace and law-and-order concerns. The couple was bound down on personal bonds as a preventive measure. They must appear before…

Experts say that instead of timing the interest rate cycle, fixed deposits should be opted for based on goals and cash flow. But, if you are looking at fresh investments in FDs, higher interest rates may be a good lure. Is it the right time to invest in FDs? We ask experts:

8th Pay Commission latest news: Employee groups are urging the 8th Pay Commission to raise annual increments significantly. They suggest increasing the rate from three percent to at least five percent. Some organizations propose an increment of six percent annually for employees. Other federations are advocating for a seven percent annual increment rate. This change…