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Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled for the day higher by just 3 paise at 87.69 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Thursday (August 7, 2025), after U.S. President Donald Trump slapped an additional 25% duty — doubling it to 50% — on Indian goods, denting market sentiments.Forex traders said weak crude oil prices and a decline in the U.S. Dollar index supported the rupee. However, muted domestic markets and foreign fund outflows capped sharp gains.Moreover, Mr. Trump’s aggressive move, which kicks in 21 days, threatens to raise total duties on…

Shwetha Menon | Photo Credit: S. MAHINSHA Kerala High Court on Thursday (August 7, 2025) stayed the proceedings in connection with the FIR lodged against Malayalam film actor Shwetha Menon for allegedly publishing or transmitting obscene scenes of some of her past movies and advertisements. The interim order was passed by Justice V.G. Arun on a plea moved by the actor to quash the FIR against her.The court also issued notice to the State of Kerala and the complainant on whose complaint a magisterial court had ordered lodging of the FIR.An FIR under Section 67 (publishing or transmitting obscene material…

Rams defensive end Kobie Turner takes a sniff of smelling salts during a game against the Packers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood Sunday. The NFL has banned use of the substance for safety reasons. Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images NFL players will no longer be able to use smelling salts to get a quick jolt of alertness on the field. On Tuesday, the NFL announced the substance was banned for safety reasons. The league cited a warning from the FDA released last year, informing consumers that smelling salts — often marketed…

INDIA bloc leaders will gather for a dinner meeting on Thursday. Hosted by Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, they plan to chalk out a joint strategy on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and discuss fielding a joint candidate for the Vice-Presidential elections scheduled for September 9. The dinner will be followed by a protest march to the Election Commission’s (EC) office in New Delhi the following day. The INDIA bloc parties plan to demonstrate against the ongoing SIR exercise in Bihar that they allege could allow the manipulation of electoral rolls and which, according to them,…

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Airports have become runways in their own right, and a printed trolley set can easily turn into your travel style signature. These bags aren’t just about carrying your things; they bring flair to transit. Spotted from a distance at baggage claim, a printed luggage trolley saves time and adds a sense of personal flair. Cabin-sized ones, especially, work as fashionable accents in travel photos. Printed trolley sets double as travel essentials and style statements, turning airport walks into effortless, eye-catching photo moments.(AI generated) Think of them as arm candy for frequent flyers and weekend travellers alike. From classic patterns to…

Blood sugar rises after a meal. It is a concern for many people, and generally, walking is recommended to help bring it down. But not everyone has the liberty of time or space to go on an active walk after every meal. This is where simple movement, right at the desk, comes in handy. If you are sitting at desk for long time, make sure to keep yourself active with seated calf raises. (Shutterstock) ALSO READ: Doctor shares 7 health secrets that can help you manage blood sugar, improve sleep and support heart health Dr Kunal Sood, MD, anesthesiology (pain…

Raksha Bandhan 2025: The auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated annually by siblings with pomp. The day honours the unbreakable and precious bond between brothers and sisters, where the sister ties a Rakhi on her brother’s wrist, and the brother, in turn, promises to protect her always. Raksha Bandhan 2025: Raksha Bandhan honours the unbreakable and precious bond between brothers and sisters. (Canva) Also Read | Top 5 Radhika Merchant ethnic looks that are perfect for Rakhi 2025 celebrations with your family: Sequins to silk saree If you and your loved ones are marking the auspicious occasion, here’s everything…

A majority of people in five nations – Brazil, Colombia, Greece, South Africa and Spain – believe that weapons companies should stop or reduce trade with Israel as its onslaught on Gaza continues, a poll released on Thursday reveals.Spain showed the highest support for weapons deals to be halted, with 58 percent of respondents saying they should stop completely, followed by Greece at 57 percent and Colombia at 52 percent. In Brazil, 37 percent of respondents believed arms companies should completely stop sales to Israel, while 22 percent believed they should be reduced. In South Africa, those levels stood at…

FILE PHOTO: Nearly 60% of Indian organisations either lack an artificial intelligence (AI) governance policy or are still in the process of developing one, per a new IBM report.  | Photo Credit: Getty Images Nearly 60% of Indian organisations either lack an artificial intelligence (AI) governance policy or are still in the process of developing one, per a new IBM report. The report titled ‘Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025’ highlights a worrying gap between rapid AI adoption and lagging security controls, raising fresh concerns about the strategic readiness of Indian enterprises to handle AI-related cyber threats.IBM’s report also revealed…