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SSC Chairman S Gopalakrishnan assured candidates that future recruitment exams will be conducted fairly and transparently, with strict action against agencies if irregularities occur. Addressing concerns over question paper errors, he dismissed claims of lapses. Meanwhile, AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal slammed the Delhi government over alleged lathi charge on SSC aspirants protesting exam irregularities at Ramleela…

As Onam approaches, UAE-based airlines and travel agencies are offering one-way flights to Kerala starting at just Dh189 (₹4,270), sparking a major travel rush among expatriates. With festive packages under Dh1,000 (₹22,600) and rising tourism interest, these deals are boosting Kerala’s tourism economy while making it easier for families and travelers to celebrate the festival…

Indian stock markets, including BSE and NSE, will be closed on Wednesday, August 27, for Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the second holiday this month after Independence Day. Trading across equities, derivatives, and SLB operations will be suspended. MCX will partially operate, while NCDEX will remain fully closed. The market’s reopening will coincide with new US tariffs,…

Donald Trump tariffs impact on stock market: Indian stock markets plummeted on Tuesday, with the Nifty50 and Sensex taking a hit following the US imposing 50% tariffs on Indian exports. This decision, coupled with profit booking, foreign investment outflows, and a weakening rupee, intensified negative market sentiment.

Donald Trump tariffs impact on stock market: Indian stock markets plummeted on Tuesday, with the Nifty50 and Sensex taking a hit following the US imposing 50% tariffs on Indian exports. This decision, coupled with profit booking, foreign investment outflows, and a weakening rupee, intensified negative market sentiment.

Foreign nationals and local residents in Gurugram united for a cleanliness drive, focusing on roads and drains. Lazar, a Serbian national, encouraged residents to maintain cleanliness within a two-meter radius of their properties, highlighting India’s beauty and the need for collective responsibility.

Israeli strikes on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people, including five journalists. The initial strike hit the hospital’s fourth floor, a common location for reporters, followed by a second explosion targeting medics and journalists assisting the wounded.

Archaeologists in the UK have unearthed remarkably large Roman-era shoes at Magna Roman Fort, near Hadrian’s Wall. These shoes, significantly bigger than average Roman footwear, hint at a greater physical diversity among the fort’s inhabitants, possibly soldiers.

Mirabai Chanu dominated the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, securing a gold medal and setting three Commonwealth records in a new 48kg weight class. Despite facing challenges in controlling her weight and maintaining muscle mass, she lifted a total of 193kg. Other Indian athletes, including Payal, Soumya Sunil Dalvi, and Dharmajyoti Dewgarhia, also set new…

Traders in Chhattisgarh’s Korba district staged a half-naked protest, bathing in pothole-filled rainwater on the Kusmunda–Imlichapar road to highlight its appalling condition. The monsoon has transformed the road into a hazardous pond, severely disrupting business and causing frequent accidents. Frustrated by government inaction, the traders took this symbolic step to demand immediate repairs.