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'Never saw Trump act improperly', says Maxwell on Jeffrey Epstein ties

Ghislaine Maxwell told DOJ she never saw Donald Trump act inappropriately during his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, denying any connection to Epstein's crimes or misconduct

Yes Bank stake sale to Sumitomo gets RBI approval for 24.99% acquisition

The RBI has approved Japanese lender Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to acquire up to 24.99 per cent stake in Yes Bank; the approval is valid for one year and SMBC will not be a promoter

'Not a battle, it's a clash of ideas': VP nominee Sudershan Reddy on polls

INDIA bloc's VP candidate B Sudershan Reddy said the election should be decent, free from personal attacks; he called it a contest of ideas, not a fight with NDA's Radhakrishnan

APSEZ launches Kalamassery Logistics Park in Kochi, to create 1,500 jobs

Adani Ports has launched a ₹600-crore Logistics Park in Kochi's Kalamassery; the project will create over 1,500 jobs, support trade, and boost Kerala's role as a growing logistics hub

After Op Sindoor, India plans major procurement of Israeli Rampage missiles

Post Operation Sindoor in May, the IAF plans to order a large number of Israeli Rampage air-to-ground missiles, already used successfully in precise strikes on Pakistan

Jaishankar slams US tariffs, says India will protect farmers' interests

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticised US tariffs on Indian goods, saying India will protect the interests of farmers and small producers while maintaining its national priorities

HC flags restaurant service charges: 'Why ask ₹100 for ₹20 water bottle?'

The Delhi High Court questioned restaurants over service charges, asking why customers pay extra when prices are already above MRP; the court called it unfair and coercive

Govt doubles registration renewal charges for vehicles older than 20 yrs

Motorcycles, cars, three-wheelers, and imported vehicles will now cost more to register

Who is Sergio Gor, Trump's aide nominated to be US Ambassador to India?

President Donald Trump has nominated his longtime aide Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India. He will continue in his White House role until Senate confirmation

Cloudburst in Chamoli triggers flash floods: 1 dead, rescue ops underway

A cloudburst in Chamoli's Tharali area killed one person and left two missing; homes, shops and vehicles were buried under debris as Army, NDRF and SDRF teams carry out rescue operations

PM Modi inaugurates Aunta-Simaria Bridge in Bihar: Check key details

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 1.86 km Aunta-Simaria Bridge in Bihar, reducing travel between Mokama and Begusarai by over 100 km and boosting connectivity

Reliance Infra to sell Pune-Satara toll road for ₹2,000 cr to cut debt load

Reliance Infra to sell Pune-Satara Toll Road for ₹2,000 crore, cut ₹1,400 crore debt, and free ₹600 crore equity to fund future business growth opportunities

Siddaramaiah blames 'mass hysteria' for Bengaluru stampede at RCB parade

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah blamed 'mass hysteria' for the Bengaluru stampede, recalling 20 stampedes in BJP-ruled states, while BJP said he and Dy CM Shivakumar must take blame

OnlyFans owner rakes in $701 mn in dividends ahead of $7 bn platform sale

OnlyFans paid $701 million in dividends to owner Leonid Radvinsky as the platform grows, with 4.6 million creators and 377.5 million fans, ahead of a $7 billion stake sale

PNB signs MoU with CRPF to provide insurance, benefits under Rakshak Plus

PNB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CRPF to provide insurance, financial services, and Rakshak Plus benefits to personnel, pensioners, and their families

NHAI to pay toll operators for revenue loss due to FASTag Annual Passes

Toll operators will receive compensation from NHAI for revenue lost due to the FASTag Annual Pass, effective August 15; the pass is valid for one year or up to 200 toll crossings

Leave Donbas, forget Nato ambitions: Putin's new demand to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to quit Donbas, drop Nato plans and bar Western troops; in June 2024, he demanded Kyiv give up four regions, terms Ukraine called surrender

We are going to become world's no 1 economy by 2047: Sonowal at BS Infra

India will be world's no.1 economy by 2047, says Sarbananda Sonowal, citing port expansion, shipbuilding push, ₹11.2 trillion capex, and new maritime laws at BS Infra Summit

Greenfield airports to give India global aviation edge: Noida airport CEO

At the BS Infrastructure Summit, Noida airport CEO Christoph Schnellmann said greenfield airports give India an edge as they use modern tech and focus on faster, smoother passenger transfers

Can Indian airports join global hub league? Experts weigh in at BS Summit

Experts at the Business Standard Infra Summit said Indian airports are moving closer to global hub status, with Delhi nearing the threshold and Noida focusing on new technology