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'Apologise in 3 days or lose safe harbour': BJP MP's warning to Meta
Meta briefly blocked access to PM Narendra Modi's July 23 video before restoring it; the address to GenZ came amid protests over the alleged Neet-UG 2026 paper leak
 "'Apologise in 3 days or lose safe harbour': BJP MP's warning to Meta")
Urban Company revives a key question: Can profit wait for growth?
Urban Company is prioritising market leadership in InstaHelp despite near-term losses, while its established India consumer-services business continues to make money
 "Urban Company revives a key question: Can profit wait for growth?")
RBI Governor rules out early withdrawal of FCNR(B) deposit scheme
The RBI said its FCNR(B) deposit scheme will continue as planned after attracting billions in NRI deposits. It is also preparing to introduce polymer banknotes by early FY28
 "RBI Governor rules out early withdrawal of FCNR(B) deposit scheme")
Nearly 500 sewer, septic tank cleaning deaths since 2019, Centre tells LS
The government told the Lok Sabha that no manual scavenging deaths were reported, but 498 sanitation workers died during hazardous sewer and septic tank cleaning over six years
 "Nearly 500 sewer, septic tank cleaning deaths since 2019, Centre tells LS")
'Someone has to pay': RBI Governor on proposal to levy MDR on UPI payment
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says digital payment infrastructure has costs as the Union government weighs bringing back MDR on high-value UPI merchant transactions
 "'Someone has to pay': RBI Governor on proposal to levy MDR on UPI payment")
Explained: Why RBI wants to restart UCB licensing after a two-decade pause
After a 20-year freeze, the RBI is preparing to issue new UCB licences as reforms, stronger oversight and improving financial health reshape the cooperative banking sector
 "Explained: Why RBI wants to restart UCB licensing after a two-decade pause")
Oman's free 14-day tourist visa explained: Can Indian citizens apply?
A new visa rule could make short trips to Oman easier. Here's how the latest changes work
 "Oman's free 14-day tourist visa explained: Can Indian citizens apply?")
Could UPI payments become chargeable? Here's what the new Bill says
The proposed Bill doesn't impose MDR yet, but it gives the Centre the power to decide which digital payments remain free
 "Could UPI payments become chargeable? Here's what the new Bill says")
Ather turns Ebitda positive: Where other electric two-wheeler makers stand
After years of prioritising growth, India's electric two-wheeler makers are focusing on improving unit economics, localisation and manufacturing efficiency
 "Ather turns Ebitda positive: Where other electric two-wheeler makers stand")
Delhi SIR deadline extended for the second time: What you need to know
Delhi's ongoing voter verification exercise has received another extension, with revised dates announced for draft electoral rolls, claims and objections
 "Delhi SIR deadline extended for the second time: What you need to know")
Ola Electric signs MoU for 20 GWh of battery storage deployment by 2032
The Axis Energy MoU marks Ola Electric's first commercial partnership for its upcoming utility-scale battery energy storage systems platform launch on August 15
 "Ola Electric signs MoU for 20 GWh of battery storage deployment by 2032")
RBI MPC lowers FY27 inflation forecast to 5%, projects GDP growth at 6.7%
RBI MPC August: The policy committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, and the committee maintained its 'neutral' stance
 "RBI MPC lowers FY27 inflation forecast to 5%, projects GDP growth at 6.7%")
RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains 'neutral' stance
RBI MPC August meeting: At its policy meeting, held between August 3 and August 5, the committee maintained its 'neutral' stance
 "RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains 'neutral' stance")
Q1 results today: Aurobindo Pharma, Biocon, PB Fintech, 130 more on Aug 5
Q1FY27 company results: Firms including JK Lakshmi Cement, Power Grid Corporation of India, Berger Paints, and Bikaji Foods are also to release their April-June earnings today
 "Q1 results today: Aurobindo Pharma, Biocon, PB Fintech, 130 more on Aug 5")
IMD warns of heavy rainfall across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi
The weather department has forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms across several states, while Delhi remains under a yellow alert
 "IMD warns of heavy rainfall across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi")
₹4,687 crore interest subsidy approved for ethanol projects: Govt
The government has approved ₹4,687 crore in interest subsidies for ethanol projects and released ₹2,075 crore to Nabard since FY23 to support capacity expansion
 "₹4,687 crore interest subsidy approved for ethanol projects: Govt")
RBI MPC August 2026 meeting: When and where to watch rate decision live
RBI MPC meet: At its June monetary policy review, the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent
Homebuyer loses parking dispute after neighbour occupies slot: Here's why
The court said parking rights are governed by society by-laws and do not automatically pass to the new flat owner
 "Homebuyer loses parking dispute after neighbour occupies slot: Here's why")
Govt explains why key indicators were missing from NFHS-6 fact sheets
The Union government said the indicators were selected based on the Technical Advisory Committee's recommendations, aligned with the government's data harmonisation initiative, and limited to key heal
 "Govt explains why key indicators were missing from NFHS-6 fact sheets")
100,000 daily instant househelp orders: How much are workers earning?
The instant househelp sector is growing at breakneck speed. Here's a closer look at worker payouts and monthly incomes
 "100,000 daily instant househelp orders: How much are workers earning?")