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Kerala reports India’s first confirmed monkeypox case
The first known lab-confirmed case of monkeypox in India — the official declaration is yet to come from the Union Health Ministry — has been reported in a 35-year-old male in Kerala, who reached the State capital three days ago from the UAE. State Health Minister Veena George, who earlier on Thursday informed media about a possible suspected case of monkeypox, said in Thiruvananthapuram at 7 p.m. that the National Institute of Virology, Pune had confirmed the disease.
Saudi Arabia lifts ban on Israeli flights amid Biden visit
Saudi Arabia on Friday, July 15, 2022, opened its airspace to "all air carriers," signalling the end of its longstanding ban on Israeli flights overflying its territory — a key step toward normalization between the two nations as President Joe Biden visits the region.
England vs India second ODI | Topley topples India as England win by 100 runs to level series 1-1
Indian top-order fell like ninepins as Reece Topley’s 6 for 24 headlined a fine England bowling performance in a series-levelling 100-run win while defending a modest target in the second ODI at the Lord’s on Thursday. With parity restored in the three-match series, the decider at the Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday promises to be a mouth-watering contest
Fiscal deficit reined in, CAD a concern: Finance Ministry
IndiGo flight cancellations: Follow LIVE updates from The Hindu as IndiGo's operations face issues with over 400 flights cancelled today.
DGCA grants IndiGo exemption from night-duty limits for pilots amid widespread flight cancellations and operational disruptions.
RBI to launch a two-month campaign in January 2026 to address pending grievances with the Ombudsman for improved customer service.
RBI plans ₹1 lakh crore OMO in December to boost liquidity amid upcoming tax payments, ensuring stability in the banking system.
IndiGo faces ongoing flight delays and cancellations due to technology issues, weather, and new crew rostering rules.
Stock markets experience volatility as investors await RBI's monetary policy amid foreign fund outflows and mixed global trends.
ED attaches assets worth ₹1,120 crore in Anil Ambani's Reliance Group case, totaling ₹10,000 crore amid money laundering probe.
Rupee rises 20 paise to 89.69 against the dollar as investors await RBI's monetary policy decision amidst market pressures.
Just nine Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEOs) owed Indian banks over ₹58,000 crore in principal and interest. To date, banks have recovered just over ₹19,000 crore — roughly 33% of the total dues.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urges Indian businesses to seize opportunities in Russia's market, addressing talent shortages and trade demands.
Premiumisation is driving the growth in beauty and personal care industry in India and this segment is growing faster than the products made for the masses, industry executives said at Cosmoprof India 2025, a beauty & personal care industry event currently underway in Mumbai.
Scaling Artificial Intelligence(AI) at the speed at which consultants project is not possible by the laws of physics and may not be environmentally sustainable, said Tanvir Khan, who is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of NTT DATA North America, part of the Japanese technology services and data centre company NTT Data, in an interview with The Hindu.
The Rupee appreciated by 19 paise to close at 89.96 against the U.S. dollar amid weak dollar index support.