How could Indians be hit as US plans to remove 60-day grace period for H-1B workers?

The US is considering a proposal to remove the 60-day grace period that H-1B workers have to find a new job after being fired by their visa-sponsoring employer. The proposal may hit Indian-origin workers substantially, as lakhs of them hold H-1B visas. If passed, the new rule may force them to leave the US as soon as they're fired.
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09:37 am Sunday, 09 August 2026

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Ashleigh's wife asks Cricket Australia to strip her of vice-captaincy over affair with junior

Australia Women vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner's estranged wife Monica Wright called on Cricket Australia (CA) to strip Gardner of leadership roles over alleged affair with teammate Georgia Voll. "What I can’t understand is why CA hasn’t said anything publicly," she added. Cricket Australia said workplace relationships must follow its 'Respect at Work' policy, but described the matter as personal.
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09:57 am Sunday, 09 August 2026

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93% of users saw hair growth & 100% saw reduced hair fall: WishCare

WishCare Hair Growth Serum Concentrate has set a new benchmark in efficacy & science-forward haircare solutions, it stated. Clinically tested & dermatologist-recommended, WishCare's In-Vivo study revealed that the serum delivered encouraging results: 93% users noticed visible hair growth, 100% saw reduced hair fall & 90% reported healthier hair after consistent use, with no reported side effects.
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10:00 am Sunday, 09 August 2026

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Which 8 stocks have been recommended by analysts to buy for the long term?

Several brokerage firms recommended eight stocks that investors may buy for long-term investment. Motilal Oswal recommended buying shares of Transport Corporation of India (with a target price of ₹1,150), GAIL (₹206), Raymond Lifestyle (₹880), Persistent Systems (₹6,400), Glenmark Pharma (₹2,570) and Cello World (₹480/share). ICICI Securities recommended buying Blue Jet Healthcare (₹680).
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10:36 am Sunday, 09 August 2026

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Lashkar commander who paid pensions to families of terrorists killed in India dies mysteriously

Senior Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Qari Saeed died under mysterious circumstances in a mosque in Pakistan's Islamabad. Qari reportedly ate at an undisclosed location before arriving at the mosque, where he suddenly collapsed and died. Notably, Qari's role included providing pensions to the families of terrorists killed in India and recruiting terrorists. He was one of Hafiz Saeed’s close commanders.
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10:47 am Sunday, 09 August 2026

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Gold prices rise by ₹7,000 in India

The price of gold jumped by over ₹7,000 in just five days of August, taking it to ₹1,49,621 per 10 grams, as per IBJA data. Meanwhile, the price of silver with 99.9% purity rose by a staggering ₹14,000 to hit ₹2,31,381 per kg. Gold has risen by just ₹4,000 in the past month, while silver prices have dipped by ₹1,777.
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12:40 pm Sunday, 09 August 2026

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West Indies fail to qualify for ODI World Cup 2027

Two-time champions West Indies have missed direct qualification for ODI World Cup 2027 after Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs in the second ODI. The result ensured Afghanistan's direct entry and left 10th-ranked West Indies unable to reach the qualification spots before the September 30 cut-off. West Indies will now have to qualify through the World Cup Qualifier again.
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03:42 pm Sunday, 09 August 2026

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iPhone 17 may get costlier from tomorrow

Apple is planning to hike the price of the iPhone 17 from August 10, Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital reported. It's unclear whether the prices are expected to rise across the iPhone 17 lineup, which includes the 17e, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max and the iPhone Air. The leaker also claimed that Apple had deferred plans to raise production capacity.
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01:47 pm Sunday, 09 August 2026

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Ashmita Chaliha becomes first Indian shuttler to win Korea Masters

Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha became the first Indian to win the Korea Masters after defeating China's Han Qian Xi in the women's singles final on Sunday. The 26-year-old bounced back after losing the opening game to win 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in 53 minutes. The Super 300 triumph also marked Chaliha's maiden BWF World Tour title and biggest title of career.
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05:02 pm Sunday, 09 August 2026

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Laser beam disorients Malaysia Airlines pilot near Kolkata airport, flight circles before landing

A Malaysia Airlines flight MH-184 carrying 159 passengers was approaching Kolkata airport from Kuala Lumpur late on Saturday when a laser beam was reportedly flashed towards the cockpit, momentarily disorienting the pilot. The plane circled before another approach and landed safely around 11:25 pm, about five minutes after schedule. Airport authorities lodged a police complaint over the incident.
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05:20 pm Sunday, 09 August 2026

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How can a ₹1 crore retirement corpus last for 30 years?

A ₹1 crore retirement corpus can last 30 years with an 8% annual return and disciplined withdrawals, Moneycontrol reported. Starting with ₹3.5 lakh in the first year, withdrawals rise 5% annually to account for inflation. Under these assumptions, the corpus grows to around ₹3.37 crore after 30 years, despite annual withdrawals, highlighting the power of compounding.
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06:12 pm Sunday, 09 August 2026

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3 JPSC members resign amid students' protests in Jharkhand; panel to probe irregularities

Three members of Jharkhand Public Service Commission resigned on Sunday amid students' protests in Jharkhand, which entered its 16th day. Jharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar said that the Hemant Soren-led government will form a panel headed by a retired HC judge to probe JSSC-CGL exam irregularities. A panel having IIT, IIM and XLRI experts will be formed to suggest exam reforms.
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07:12 pm Sunday, 09 August 2026

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What is the 28-36 rule for home loan?

The 28-36 rule is a standard guideline used by lenders to determine how much home loan or mortgage a borrower can afford. It suggests spending a maximum of 28% of monthly income on housing costs and no more than 36% on total debt payments. The rule also helps borrowers avoid taking on excessive debt and maintain a manageable monthly budget.
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08:10 pm Sunday, 09 August 2026

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What happens to PPF account when one becomes NRI or foreign citizen?

When an Indian resident becomes an NRI, they can continue contributing to their existing PPF account until its 15-year maturity, though extensions are prohibited. However, acquiring foreign citizenship forces immediate account closure. The account stops earning the standard PPF interest rate and instead earns the Post Office Savings Account interest rate from that date until it is formally closed.
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10:57 pm Sunday, 09 August 2026

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UPI transaction growth slows since April as govt considers charging MDR

The growth of UPI transaction volume in the first four months of FY27 slowed to 23.5% YoY, lower than the UPI volume growth of over 33% recorded in the first four months of FY26. This comes as the Centre is considering charging merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions. The fee is charged to businesses by banks offering UPI services.
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08:42 am Monday, 10 August 2026

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Clinical study shows promising hair regrowth results: Glenmark

Glenmark announced that a recent study has brought promising news for those battling hairfall, showing that 92% of users observed visible baby hairs within 84 days of using Bontress, a hair growth serum from the House of Glenmark. The brand added that this is due to its 14% active peptide concentration that targets inactive follicles to trigger new growth phase.
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08:49 am Monday, 10 August 2026

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Assam floods death toll rises to 100, over 1.37 lakh affected

The total death toll due to the ongoing floods in Assam has reached 100 as over 1.37 lakh people across seven districts remain affected. The Golaghat district remains the worst-affected, with nearly 70,000 people impacted, followed by Sivasagar. Authorities are operating 125 relief camps and relief distribution centres across six districts with about 49,061 flood-affected people staying in them.
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08:56 am Monday, 10 August 2026

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WhatsApp down for several users in India

Multiple WhatsApp users reported being unable to access the app and its services in India, ET reported. They said they were unable to share photos, videos, stickers, GIFs and other media files even as text messages continued to work. Messages containing multimedia files were taking longer to send or getting stuck during file upload, days after users faced similar issues.
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1 in 3 Indians has fatty liver; you could be one of them: Dr.Vaidya’s

Fatty liver can progress silently for years before symptoms appear. Indians with high-calorie diets, irregular sleep & desk jobs are at high risk, says Dr Kriti Soni, PhD-Pharmacy & Clinical Research. Dr. Vaidya's said its recent study shows improvement in SGPT/SGOT levels for 8/10 people, with Liver Support Formulations having clinically studied herbs like Milk Thistle, Kalmegh & Bhumi Amla.
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11:58 am Monday, 10 August 2026

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What would be the value of a 109-year-old war loan that Britishers took from Indians?

A 109-year-old war loan certificate belonging to a Madhya Pradesh family resurfaced, sparking questions about the value of the payout if the loan were repaid. The family had loaned ₹35,000 to the British Raj in 1917 to fund its World War I efforts at a 5.5% annual interest. Compounding annually, the original ₹35,000 would've grown to ₹1.2 crore by now.
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