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Gaudham scheme to aid livestock safety, rural economy in Chhattisgarh

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the Gaudham Yojana would ensure livestock safety in the state and provide a source of income to cowherds and cattle attendants

Home loan rates stable in August: Public banks at 7.35%, private at 7.70%

Public lenders like Union Bank and Bank of India offer the month's lowest home loan rates at 7.35%, while most private banks start higher

India tightens OCI card cancellation rules: Criminals not welcome back home

India Govt tightens OCI rules: India will now cancel OCI cards if holders face at least two years' jail or are charge-sheeted for offences carrying seven years or more in prison

Vietnam launches 5-year visa waiver for top global talent; Indians eligible

Vietnam's new long-term visa waiver card opens from August 15 for top global talent, including eligible Indians, for stays up to five years

Tech Wrap Aug 14: Vivo Vision glasses, Gemini update, LinkedIn Mini Sudoku

Vivo AR glasses to launch on August 21. Gemini learns to remember and go incognito. LinkedIn introduces Mini Sudoku. PUBG to end support on PS4, Xbox One. Photos brings creative tools

ARM Windows PCs can now download and run Xbox games locally: Know how

Windows on ARM devices, including Qualcomm chip powered PCs, can now install select Xbox games locally, reducing dependence on Xbox Cloud Gaming for smoother play

India remains fully engaged with US on trade negotiations: Commerce Secy

Barthwal said that Washington is a very important trade partner for New Delhi. A US delegation is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi for the next round of negotiations on August 25

Exports rise 7.29% to $37.24 bn in July; trade deficit at $27.35 bn

Trade deficit widened to $27.35 billion in July, the highest since November last year when the trade gap was $31.77 billion

PSU refiners eye Russian oil as discounts rise ahead of Trump-Putin talks

Indian state refiners - Indian Oil Corp, Hindustan Petroleum Corp, Bharat Petroleum Corp and Mangalore Refinery Petrochemical Ltd - paused Russian oil purchases last month as discounts narrowed

UK growth slows in second quarter but comes in higher than expected

Though that was lower than the 0.7 per cent increase in the first quarter of the year, it was ahead of market expectations of only a 0.1 per cent rise

Rajasthan's mines dept eyes record revenue with focus on dues recovery

Principal Secretary Mines and Geology T Ravikant said that a concrete strategy is being chalked out, which includes recovery of revenue dues

IRB Infra Q1 FY26 results: Profit jumps 45% on stronger toll revenues

IRB Infra's Q1 FY26 profit rose 44.6% YoY to ₹202.5 crore on 8% higher toll revenue, aided by InvIT asset gains, with O&M order book set to expand after acquisitions

Sharing your credit card for rewards? It could trigger a tax headache

A student's Rs 24 lakh spend for friends' big buys has landed them on the tax radar. Experts warn such cashback chasing can invite scrutiny, penalties, and even legal trouble.

This simple test can help spot silent inflammation linked to heart disease

From heart disease to cancer and Alzheimer's, this simple test detects hidden inflammation that can warn of serious health problems before symptoms start

SC tells ECI to publish list of 6.5 mn deleted Bihar voters with reasons

The Supreme Court has told the Election Commission to publish names of 6.5 million voters removed from Bihar's rolls, along with reasons, and ensure the list is easily available to the public

This Japanese walking technique can make you fit without punishing joints

Developed in Japan, this simple brisk-and-slow walking method is going viral for its health benefits and low-impact nature

Tourist tax on cards? Why London may mimic Paris in charging visitors

As Sadiq Khan, London's mayor who favors a tourist tax, put it, most travelers: "don't really mind paying the few extra euros" when they visit cities such as Paris and Berlin

What are the best life insurance plans available for young professionals?

A good life insurance policy is a must for young, working professionals in cities. Here are some of the best premium plans from Morningstar

Gulf Oil Lubricants Q1 results: Net profit increases 10% to ₹96.6 crore

The Hinduja Group firm had posted a standalone PAT of Rs 88.02 crore in the first quarter of last year

Luxury meets logistics: Jet-setting in India, privately, is taking off

For those who value time over tedium, India's fastest lane now begins at the runway, transforming travel from a chore into a controlled, efficient, and elevated experience