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Tennis-Alcaraz makes no excuses after shock second round exit at US Open

By Amy Tennery NEW YORK (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz made no excuses for his shock second round exit at the U.S. Open on Thursday after the former champion crumbled to a 6-1 7-5 6-4 defeat at the hands

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits off coast of Russia’s Kamchatka, EMSC says

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck off the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region on Friday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake hit at a depth of 51

Libya central bank governor, other bankers flee to avoid militias, FT says

(Reuters) - Libya's central bank governor Sadiq al-Kabir said he and other senior bank staff had been forced to leave the country to "protect out lives" from potential attacks by armed militia, the

Indian shares hit record highs, set to post third straight monthly gain

By Bharath Rajeswaran BENGALURU (Reuters) - Indian shares hit a fresh peak on Friday, tracking gains in regional peers, after U.S. economic data eased growth concerns, while investors await domestic

Rupee biased to the upside on expected equity inflows, yuan’s rally

By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Indian rupee gained slightly on Friday on the back of inflows into local stocks but importers' dollar demand limited the gains. The rupee was at 83.84 against

Rupee rises on equity inflows but importers’ dollar bids cap gains

By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Indian rupee gained slightly on Friday on the back of inflows into local stocks but importers' dollar demand limited the gains. The rupee was at 83.84 against

Oil inches up on Middle East supply concerns

(Reuters) -Oil prices inched higher on Friday as investors weighed supply concerns in the Middle East, although signs of weakened demand limited gains. Brent crude futures for October delivery, which

UN’s Guterres says East Timor’s independence a gift to the world

By Kate Lamb (Reuters) -East Timor's independence was a gift to the world because it showed conflict could be resolved through negotiation, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on

Exclusive-UK’s Aviva conspired to dodge India compensation and tax rules, agency says

By Aditya Kalra and Nikunj Ohri NEW DELHI (Reuters) - An Indian tax agency has found that British insurer Aviva breached local regulations capping commissions to sales agents with a system of fake

Tennis-‘My heart dies every time I lose,’ Osaka says after US Open exit

By Amy Tennery NEW YORK (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka says 2024 is her "learning year" after coming back to the tour from a maternity break and the former world number one is trying to figure out how to

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SC’s stray dog order fails Delhi. Courtroom absolutes don’t solve bad policy

What’s needed now is a policy-based solution. The situation cannot remain suspended between denial and inaction—it has already cost lives and money.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.