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RBI intervenes to support rupee as oil prices, dollar demand rise: Report

Times of India - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 05:27
The Reserve Bank of India likely intervened in foreign exchange markets. Elevated oil prices and corporate dollar demand pressured the rupee. State-run banks offered dollars, indicating central bank action. The rupee remained range-bound for two weeks due to sustained intervention. Geopolitical tensions and equity market weakness also impacted the currency.
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Romance, longing, life, and cinema on Chennai’s beaches

Hindu - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 05:23
While one could argue that the LIC Building established the “big city” vibe and that Spencer Plaza represented Chennai’s “modern and capitalist” aspects, the beach has always been used to represent love and life
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Ex-Australia star picks 'perfect' coach for Chennai Super Kings

Times of India - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 05:23
Stephen Fleming had been in charge of CSK for close to 16 years and guided the franchise to five IPL titles and two Champions League crowns. However, after a couple of disappointing seasons, Fleming stepped down. Hayden described the decision as a bold one while praising the partnership between Fleming and MS Dhoni.
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Threat to Constitutional freedoms: Civil society groups oppose Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026

Hindu - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 05:05
‘Provisions requiring prior notice, declarations, reporting and police scrutiny of religious conversions could subject matters of faith, marriage and personal choice to intrusive State oversight,’ says Joint Civil Society
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Delhi High Court cautions against use of personality rights to snuff out caricature, parody

Hindu - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 05:03
The court observed while granting interim protection to Physics Wallah founder Alakh Pandey against the unauthorised use of his name, image and other personality attributes for impersonation and monetisation.
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Medical device rules eased for outsourced sterilisation; EU added to stringent regulatory jurisdictions

Hindu - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 05:02
The amendments to the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, seek to simplify regulatory requirements, standardise testing fees and facilitate faster market access for eligible medical devices
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'Unprofessional': Sanjay Manjrekar slams Sri Lanka’s antics in Colombo

Times of India - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 04:58
Sanjay Manjrekar expressed disappointment with Sri Lanka's conduct as the match neared its climax, deeming their reaction to the fading light as somewhat unprofessional and distracting. While India declared their first innings, Sri Lanka stumbled to 8/2. In contrast, Manjrekar commended India's determination to continue playing despite the rain, highlighting their dominant position going into the next phase of the game.
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Rupee slips to 95.74 against US dollar as crude prices, importer demand weigh

Times of India - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 04:49
On Tuesday, the Indian Rupee faced a minor decline against the US dollar, influenced by rising crude oil prices and increased demand from importers. The Reserve Bank of India stepped in to stabilize the currency, keeping its fluctuations minimal. Meanwhile, domestic equities opened softly, although foreign institutional investors maintained their purchasing momentum in the stock market.
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UPI completes 10 years of digital payments, sees 13,000-fold surge in transaction volume, 4,000-fold rise in value

Hindu - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 04:48
Annual UPI transaction volume rose from 1.78 crore in 2016-17 to more than 24,162 crore in 2025-26, an almost 13,000-fold increase, the Finance Ministry said in a statement
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Land subsidence causes cracks in hospital in Jharkhand's Giridih

Hindu - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 04:46
The incident took place in Baniyadih village in the Mufassil police station area, which is within the command area of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL)
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Mumbai only Indian city in global Work From Anywhere Index, ahead of London, Miami

Times of India - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 04:36
Mumbai has emerged as a prime hub for remote professionals, owing to its competitive transport costs and abundant flexible workspace options. As India's flexible workspace market expands rapidly, this city leads in Asia. The increasing adoption of Work From Anywhere policies has inspired many to combine travel with work, resulting in longer vacations to accommodate remote tasks.
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Keralites’ to-do list during Onam now features leisure travel too

Hindu - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 04:21
Keralites embrace leisure travel during Onam, with budget pilgrimages and international trips gaining popularity this festive season
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Video shows Dumri MLA Jairam Mahto allegedly abusing cop on call, FIR filed

Times of India - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 04:18
A purported video of MLA Jairam Mahto using abusive language has gone viral. The incident reportedly followed a dispute and escalated at the police station. Police sources claim the conversation was recorded by the station officer. An FIR has been registered against the MLA and nine others. The police are yet to confirm the video's authenticity.
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Gurmeet Ram Rahim gets 21-day furlough

Hindu - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 04:16
It will be the 17th time Ram Rahim will move out of the prison since his conviction in August 2017
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Why has Maharashtra drafted a law to rein in coaching centres?

Hindu - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 04:10
According to the draft bill document, the objective is to “provide a framework for the registration and regulation of private coaching classes, especially concerning the education imparted, the mental well-being of the students, and the facilities provided to them
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'Horrifying to the core': Gurgaon rain traps kids in school buses for over 7 hours

Times of India - Tue, 08/25/2026 - 04:06
A severe monsoon downpour caused extensive flooding across Gurgaon roads on Monday. Many school buses were stranded for several hours, causing significant distress to students. Parents faced helplessness while tracking their children and exchanging updates on messaging groups. Some parents waded through deep water to reach their children from stranded buses. The incident highlighted the city's recurring infrastructure failures during heavy rainfall.
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