Streamline Lending Rates Move Higher Again Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank have raised their lending rates across selected loan tenures, bringing fresh attention to borrowing costs in India. The latest changes became effective from August 12, 2026, with the two public sector banks increasing their Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate, commonly called MCLR, … Read more
NASA has invited the Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO, to participate in its ambitious Moon Base programme, marking another major development in India-US space cooperation. The invitation was discussed during the ninth meeting of the India-US Civil Space Joint Working Group held at ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru on August 5 and 6, 2026. A New … Read more
iQOO’s New Battery Surprise iQOO appears to be preparing another interesting addition to its smartphone lineup, and this time the battery is getting most of the attention. The upcoming iQOO Z11S has reportedly appeared with a huge 10,000mAh battery, which is considerably larger than what buyers usually find inside mainstream smartphones today. That alone makes … Read more
India’s nuclear power ambitions rest heavily on a reliable supply of uranium. As the country aims to expand capacity from the current roughly 8.7 gigawatts to 100 gigawatts by 2047, the question of fuel security has moved to the centre of policy discussions. A recent Parliamentary panel report has sharply highlighted the gap between domestic … Read more
The popular Indian liquor market has suddenly found itself in a serious regulatory dispute after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, or FSSAI, stopped the sale of certain alcoholic products linked with major brands including Old Monk and McDowell’s No. 1 Rum. The manufacturers are now challenging the regulatory action, bringing the issue … Read more
Google is set to unveil its next generation of flagship smartphones at the Made by Google event on August 12. The Pixel 11 series is widely expected to include four models—the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold—continuing the expanded lineup approach of recent years. While official details … Read more
The Centre has informed Parliament that new NCERT textbooks for Classes 1 to 8 now incorporate references to the history, culture, traditions, art, heritage and contributions of the North-Eastern States. The disclosure was made in the Rajya Sabha as part of the government’s response on efforts to reflect the region’s diversity in the national school … Read more
Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently offered a personal glimpse into her pregnancy by sharing an Instagram Story about journaling during this phase of life. The 39-year-old actor, who is expecting her first child with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, accompanied the post with a candid reflection: “Did I ever think this would be me? Never.” The story was … Read more
India’s foreign exchange reserves have been climbing steadily, and the Reserve Bank of India has started adjusting its strategy in response. Fresh overseas investments, stronger capital inflows, and improving confidence in the Indian economy have created a situation where the central bank no longer needs to rely as heavily on short-term dollar positions. Instead, the … Read more
The electric car market keeps growing faster every year, and manufacturers know they cannot depend only on premium SUVs forever. The New Audi A2 e-tron Previewed announcement has started plenty of discussions because it brings back one of Audi’s most unusual nameplates in a completely modern way. People who remember the original A2 probably never … Read more