The flood crisis in Assam has reached alarming levels, with 97 fatalities reported. More than 1.68 lakh individuals are struggling across fifteen districts, particularly in Golaghat, where close to 54,000 inhabitants have been affected. The flooding has submerged 481 villages and severely damaged vital agricultural land. In response to this disaster, Jharkhand has pledged Rs…

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A contractor is using fans to dry damaged sections of the Lucknow-Kanpur expressway. This method was employed after heavy rains delayed repair work on the newly inaugurated road. Photographs of the fans went viral, drawing criticism and public ridicule online. The damaged stretch has caused significant traffic congestion and delays for commuters. Authorities have directed…

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Indian Markets Open Lower Amid Rising Oil Prices; Rupee Holds Firm

Despite heavy FII selling, these three monopoly and near-monopoly stocks saw increased foreign institutional ownership in the June 2026 quarter.

Global markets today: The US stock market ended lower overnight as investors booked profits following the recent rally

EPFO settled over 8.3 crore claims in FY26 and scrapped the image‑upload requirement for cheque leaves in online claims. The reform, the Ministry of State for Labour and Employment told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply, has already benefited 7 crore members.

The dollar surged on Friday, gaining strength over the yen and euro as uncertainties regarding a peace deal in Iran heightened demand for safe-haven assets. Support for the dollar was also found in increasing Treasury yields due to expectations of forthcoming rate increases. Market participants are eagerly awaiting the U.S.