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Despite China easing rare earth export restrictions, Indian automakers still face critical magnet supply shortages, impacting production. Ashok Leyland and TVS Motor Co. are managing the shortfall daily, while others like Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra & Mahindra remain unaffected for now. The situation highlights India’s reliance on Chinese supplies, prompting efforts to diversify through international…

India’s retail lending sector experienced a slowdown in FY25, according to CRIF High Mark’s report. Home loan originations saw a significant drop in growth, rising by only 2.7%. Personal loans also declined, with a 2.9% decrease in origination value. Two-wheeler and auto loans experienced reduced growth, while consumer durable loans showed muted expansion. Credit card…

Forest officials rescued a healthy pangolin from a community hall in Khajapalli, Ganjam district, on Friday night. The Schedule-1 animal, weighing 3 kg and measuring two feet, was carefully retrieved using a rescue cage. It was subsequently released into the nearby Khallikote forest area on Saturday, with officials thanking villagers for their prompt information.

Aryan Khan’s ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ is now streaming. The film is generating buzz. A character named Freddy Sodawala is under scrutiny. Reddit users are speculating about the character’s inspiration. Some fans noticed a portrait resembling Yash Chopra. This fueled rumors about Aditya Chopra. Others suggest Sajid Nadiadwala as a possible inspiration. Aryan Khan remains…

The State Bank of India will conduct the SBI PO Preliminary Exam 2025 on August 2, 4, and 5. Admit cards will be released soon on sbi.co.in. The prelims will be a 100-mark objective test with no sectional cut-off and negative marking. The recruitment process spans three stages and aims to fill 541 PO vacancies…

K’taka ex-MP Prajwal gets life term for raping domestic help

Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away at 89 in Mumbai. Singer Kamal Khan paid tribute, calling him an inspiration whose journey from Punjab to cinema and connection to his roots touched souls. Dharmendra’s demise marks the end of an era for fans and the industry.

A new pill called Enlicitide from Merck offers hope for cholesterol management. This first-ever oral PCSK9 inhibitor demonstrated substantial LDL reductions in a recent trial. It works alongside statins to lower bad cholesterol. This development could be a breakthrough for patients needing more effective treatment options.

With Durga Puja vacation around the corner, train passengers are struggling to get confirmed tickets. Trains from southern and western India to the east are heavily crowded. East Coast Railway (ECoR) spokesperson said that railways is planning to introduce special trains and add extra berths to manage the passenger rush.