Rupee Gains Against Dollar
The Indian Rupee appreciated by nine paise to 95.67 against the U.S. dollar. The rise was supported by a softening dollar and volatile crude oil prices due to escalating conflict in West Asia.3 sourcesSee all sources
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€650,000 Spent on Consultants, Railway Repairs Yet to Begin
Over €650,000 has been spent on consulting services for a railway modernization project, but repairs have not yet begun. Deputy Olga Ursu criticized the lack of progress three years after the contract was signed. The Ministry of Infrastructure explained that grant funds can only be used for materials, so consulting services are paid for with credit. The project was suspended due to plans to build a section of the railway with European gauge, supported by the EU.2 sourcesSee all sourcesPH Unveils Manifesto for Negeri Sembilan State Election
Pakatan Harapan (PH) has launched its manifesto for the 16th State Election in Negeri Sembilan, committing to continue the state's development agenda. The manifesto focuses on sustainable economic growth, quality job opportunities, comprehensive welfare, and balanced development. PH promises to create 30,000 high-paying jobs, provide 20,000 affordable homes, and resolve land issues. The coalition also pledges to empower youth, women, and families, develop the tourism sector, and ensure quality education and healthcare services. PH asks for the support and trust of Negeri Sembilan voters to continue giving them the mandate.2 sourcesSee all sourcesFirst-of-Its-Kind Pancreatic Cancer Trial Launched in Israel
Israeli scientists at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center have initiated the world's first clinical trial for an experimental pancreatic cancer treatment. The trial, recruiting patients with locally advanced disease, involves an innovative RNA-based therapy targeting mutated KRAS genes, to be administered alongside standard therapy.3 sourcesSee all sourcesMohamed Re-elected as Libya's High Council of State Head
Mohamed has been re-elected as the head of Libya's High Council of State, securing 80 out of 138 votes. This marks his third consecutive term, indicating ongoing confidence in his leadership.2 sourcesSee all sourcesNASA's Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully landed on Mars. Its mission includes searching for signs of ancient life and collecting samples of rock and regolith. This is the fifth NASA rover to land on Mars.48 sourcesSee all sourcesPhysicists Discover Unknown Substance From Hiroshima Bombing
Physicists have discovered a previously unknown substance created by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. This finding, nearly 80 years later, highlights how the most devastating events can still reveal new secrets in chemistry.4 sourcesSee all sources6 Gardening Tricks from Generations, Backed by Experts
Six gardening practices passed down through generations are gaining renewed appreciation from horticulture specialists. These techniques, such as feeding the soil, covering it with mulch, using human hair to repel pests, burying banana peels near rosebushes, capturing and removing small pests by hand, and cultivating a bond with nature, are supported by scientific evidence.2 sourcesSee all sourcesEarthquake in Kumamoto Causes Temporary Communication Disruptions
An earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture on March 30 caused temporary communication disruptions. NTT Docomo, KDDI, and Rakuten Mobile experienced outages due to power outages at base stations and transmission line failures. SoftBank and NTT Docomo restored services by 1:00 PM, while KDDI and Rakuten Mobile were restored by 8:00 PM. Satellite communication networks like Starlink were used to restore normal voice and data communication.5 sourcesSee all sourcesHiroshima Baseball Players' Homes Searched, Maekawa's Registration Cancelled
Hiroshima baseball team announced that players Yasuyoshi Yano (27) and Masahito Maekawa (23) had their homes searched by the Hiroshima Prefectural Police. The team also announced that Maekawa's registration as an active player has been cancelled. Yano's registration was cancelled earlier on the 17th.4 sourcesSee all sourcesCuba Eases Restrictions on Private Businesses
Cuba has implemented a new legal framework that reduces restrictions on private businesses, agricultural cooperatives, and self-employed individuals. This move aims to expand the participation of micro, small, and medium-sized private enterprises (Mipymes) in various sectors of the economy.2 sourcesSee all sourcesManchester City Close to Signing Ayoub El-Khatib from Lille
Manchester City is nearing a deal to sign Moroccan talent Ayoub El-Khatib from Lille, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The potential transfer is linked to the possible departure of Spanish player Rodri to Real Madrid, who has made an offer exceeding £42 million for his services. Meanwhile, Manchester City continues to reorganize its ranks during the transfer market.2 sourcesSee all sourcesDU UG Admission 2026: Mid-Entry Round Opens
Delhi University (DU) has announced the mid-entry round for Undergraduate (UG) admissions. The results of the third allocation will be declared on August 8. Over 71,000 admissions have been confirmed so far. The mid-entry window opens on August 3.5 sourcesSee all sourcesIranian Revolutionary Guard Claims Destruction of F-35s in Jordan
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has issued statements claiming that they have destroyed three F-35 fighter jets at Azraq Air Base in Jordan. The attacks are said to be in response to the 'Qeshm Island massacre' earlier in the day. The Guard published footage of the alleged destruction and reported killing several enemy officers and maintenance personnel.14 sourcesSee all sourcesExposed: Company's Harsh Labor Practices and ID Theft Scams
A company has been exposed for its harsh labor practices during a move, including excessive work hours, arbitrary fines, and physical abuse. Meanwhile, a series of posts expose a 'Financial God' from Hunan, who buys and sells IDs, scams victims into working for him in Cambodia, and takes a 20% cut of their wages. The victims are often registered business owners in China, tricked into going to Cambodia under false pretenses.13 sourcesSee all sourcesFed Holds Interest Rates Steady for Fifth Consecutive Meeting
The Federal Reserve (Fed) maintained US interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive time, keeping them at 3.75%. This decision was widely expected by the market and comes amid ongoing inflation concerns. The Fed has been closely monitoring inflation trends while keeping policy steady. This is also the second meeting on policy for Kevin Warsh as chairman.21 sourcesSee all sourcesHeavy Rain and Flood Alert in Six Provinces
Thailand's Meteorological Department has issued a warning for very heavy rain in six provinces - Phetchabun, Nakhon Nayok, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, and Ranong - over the next 24 hours due to a monsoon trough and strong southwest monsoon. Heavy rain is also forecast for Bangkok and much of the country, with authorities warning of flash floods and forest runoff. The Yang River in Roi Et is expected to overflow its banks on Thursday, with flood warnings issued for parts of Roi Et and Yasothon. Authorities have deployed personnel and machinery to vulnerable areas and urged residents in flood-prone communities to prepare for possible flooding.3 sourcesSee all sourcesRussian Missile Strikes Poland
Images and reports indicate that a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile has entered Polish airspace and hit its target, causing smoke to rise from villages in eastern Poland near the Ukrainian border. This incident involves a NATO member state, Poland, and has raised concerns about potential escalation.11 sourcesSee all sourcesiOS 27: Customize Liquid Glass Transparency
iOS 27 introduces a new setting to customize the Liquid Glass interface effect, allowing users to adjust the level of translucency. The update features a continuous slider for fine control, replacing the previous two-option setting. The new 'Appearance' section in Settings gathers interface options, and Apple has tweaked the default look for improved separation between layers. Users can also access Accessibility settings to further reduce transparency or increase contrast.3 sourcesSee all sourcesEurope's Energy Transition Gains Momentum
Europe has significantly increased its use of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and water, with nearly half of its electricity now coming from these clean sources. However, the most challenging part of the energy transition lies ahead.2 sourcesSee all sourcesForest Fire in Kaş, Antalya
A forest fire broke out in the Kalkan Üzümlü neighborhood of Kaş district, Antalya. Interventions began with 6 helicopters, 3 aircraft, 14 land vehicles, 5 water supply vehicles, 2 initial intervention vehicles, and a total of 135 technical personnel and forest workers from both the ground and air. Efforts to control the fire are continuing without interruption.73 sourcesSee all sourcesRussian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Military Assets in DNR
The Russian Ministry of Defense has reported that fighters from the Southern grouping have destroyed Ukrainian military assets in the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR). This includes an infantry unit, a car, and a drone control point. Additionally, five Ukrainian military personnel and two vehicles were destroyed on the Alexeyevo-Druzhkovka direction of the Special Military Operation (SVO).2 sourcesSee all sourcesRishab Shetty Honoured at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) will honour Kannada actor, writer, and filmmaker Rishab Shetty with its Leadership in Cinema Award for 'establishing a distinct voice through the Kantara franchise'. The festival will also screen 'Ammang Helbeda' and 'Bhaavi' (a documentary), both Kannada films.3 sourcesSee all sourcesTzabar Brigade Unfit for Gaza Strip Operation
The Tzabar Brigade was preparing to enter the Gaza Strip but is now operationally unfit for the mission.3 sourcesSee all sources