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The Election Commission has doubled the annual pay of BLOs to Rs 12,000 and sanctioned a Rs 6,000 incentive for voter list revision in Bihar. BLO supervisors, EROs, and AEROs will also receive increased annual remuneration, the EC announced on Saturday

India’s headline inflation is expected to stay below 4 per cent for the next two quarters, driven by easing food prices and a favourable base effect. CPI inflation fell to 2.1 per cent in June, the lowest since January 2019, according to CareEdge Ratings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the government’s commitment to farmers and small industries amid rising global trade tensions. Responding to Trump’s tariff hike and claims about Russian oil, India stressed economic self-reliance and denied halting energy imports from Moscow

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticised the opposition for questioning Operation Sindoor instead of saluting the armed forces’ bravery. He contrasted the Modi government's decisive actions with Congress' alleged softness on terror, accusing it of vote-bank politics and divisive narratives

With nearly 20 lakh accounts removed proactively the platform also introduced tools like Status Ads and Promoted Channels to expand business features, amid ongoing user safety efforts

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hit out at Rahul Gandhi for alleging voter fraud in Bihar, daring him to reveal his so-called “atom bomb of evidence.” He defended the Election Commission and praised Nitish Kumar’s governance and Bihar’s transformation

SBI Research expects the RBI to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points in August, citing soft inflation, early festive demand, and global headwinds. It warns against delayed action that may miss the current policy window

A passenger onboard IndiGo’s Mumbai-Kolkata flight 6E138 slapped a fellow traveller in the aisle on Friday. The attacker was declared unruly and handed over to security in Kolkata. A viral video suggests the victim may have been experiencing a panic attack

The Vice President election will be held on September 9, following Jagdeep Dhankhar's surprise resignation. With 782 members eligible to vote, the NDA holds a numerical advantage, while the opposition is expected to field a joint candidate

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain the status quo on repo rates in the August 6 MPC meet, as per HSBC Global Investment Research. The report projects 7 per cent GDP growth in upcoming quarters despite inflation and corporate margin pressures

Shares of Reliance Power and Reliance Infrastructure hit their lower circuit limits after the ED summoned Chairman Anil Ambani in a money laundering probe. The case involves alleged loan diversions exceeding Rs 17,000 crore across his group companies

NSDL’s IPO was oversubscribed 15 times on the final day, driven by strong interest from NIIs and retail investors. The grey market premium rose to Rs 937. Share allotment is on August 2, and listing is set for August 6, 2025

Gold prices dipped Rs 400 to Rs 97,620 per 10 grams in Delhi, tracking weak global cues and persistent selling by stockists. Silver prices tumbled Rs 2,500 to Rs 1,09,500 per kg as investor sentiment weakened due to US Fed’s hawkish stance

An executive order from President Trump imposes a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, but petroleum products are on an exclusion list; analysts are awaiting details on a separate penalty for energy ties with Russia

Congress MP Manish Tewari has called for the government to take back Air India from the Tata Group, citing poor management and safety concerns. His comments come after a London-bound flight was delayed and a DGCA audit flagged 51 safety lapses at the airline

The real estate firm's net profit touched Rs 598 crore, while sales booking fell 18 per cent to Rs 7,082 crore due to a high base effect

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warned that those involved will face consequences for what he termed "treason" against India

Railway authorities in Assam rescued 26 minor girls and young women from a suspected human trafficking attempt at Tinsukia station. The operation coincides with Assam’s rollout of a comprehensive policy to combat trafficking and witch-hunting, focusing on prevention and rehabilitation

Wholesales decline 4 per cent year-on-year, driven by a slump in passenger vehicle dispatches; commercial vehicle sales show a 7per cent jump

President Droupadi Murmu emphasised innovation, startups, and a "green India," while also commemorating the institute's centenary and honoring top-performing students