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Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Friday, August 8, for Tendong Lho Rum Faat? Check here

Bank holiday today, Aug. 8 -- On Friday, August 8, 2025, banks will be closed in Gangtok to mark Tendong Lho Rum Faat, according to the state-wise holiday calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). ... Read More


IISER Kolkata suicide: 'Was never made for this world.' researcher dies after 'abuse'; leaves behind chilling note

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- A research scholar at IISER Kalyani died by suicide on Friday after his PhD guide and fellow researchers allegedly misbehaved with him. In his suicide note, the researcher mention... Read More


Watch: Delhi restaurant refuses entry to couple in Indian attire, CM Rekha Gupta orders probe

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- A video of a couple being allegedly denied entry into Delhi's Tubata restaurant for wearing Indian attire has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread criticism and reignit... Read More


Bengaluru weather: More showers to loom over city as IMD issues 'yellow alert'

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Following a brief pause, the southwest monsoon has reactivated across Karnataka, bringing intense rainfall to several districts, including Bengaluru. The India Meteorological Depa... Read More


Government e Marketplace records Rs.5.4 trillion in gross merchandise value in FY25

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The Government e Marketplace (GeM) marked its ninth Foundation Day this month with a record Rs.5.4 trillion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in FY25, cementing its position as Ind... Read More


PM Modi speaks to Putin, vows stronger India-Russia ties amid Trump's tariff tensions

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, vowing stronger India-Russia ties amid the ongoing tensions surrounding Donald Trump's 50 per c... Read More


Trump doubles reward to $50 million for arrest of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro: 'Pathetic'

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The Trump administration reportedly doubled to $50 million a reward for the arrest of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. US Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Thursday in a vid... Read More


Tesla to open 3rd India showroom in THIS city on Rs.40 lakh-a-month, 9-year lease

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Tesla, the electric vehicle giant owned by the world's richest man, Elon Musk, will open another showroom in India following its launch in Mumbai. Tesla India Motor & Energy Pvt L... Read More


Tesla's latest Indian showroom to open in THIS city, signs Rs.40 lakh/month lease for 9 years

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Tesla, the electric vehicle giant owned by the world's richest man, Elon Musk, will open another showroom in India following its launch in Mumbai. Tesla India Motor & Energy Pvt L... Read More


MSCI Rejig: Swiggy, Vishal Mega Mart, Waaree, Hitachi included in India Standard index; Sona BLW, Thermax excluded

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Swiggy, Vishal Mega Mart, Waaree Energies India and Hitachi Energy India shares have been included in the MSCI India index, which is part of the MSCI Global Standard Index. Sona B... Read More