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According to a press release the ops led to apprehension of active insurgent cadres & recovery of weapons, improvised explosive devices, grenades, ammunition, radio sets, & other war-like stores

Brent crude futures fell 91 cents, or 1.3 per cent, to settle at $68.76 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude declined by $1.04, or 1.5 per cent, to close at $66.29 a barrel

The court's Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued the order, saying in his decision that Bolsonaro had violated the precautionary measures imposed on him by posting content on his son's social media

According to Delhi Police, seven police personnel, including constables and head constables, deployed for the security of the Red Fort, have been suspended 'due to negligence' in security

The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) stated that China-not India-is the largest purchaser of Russian oil. In 2024, China imported $62.6 billion worth, compared to India's $52.7 billion

Multiple fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and efforts to bring the blaze under control are currently underway

Movement will be affected around W-Point, A-Point ITO Chowk, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Delhi Gate, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Rajghat Crossing, MGM & IP Marg between 8 am and 10:30 am on August 5

The Amarnath Yatra 2025 was suspended as the Jammu admin withdrew officials, coinciding with heightened political activity and key meetings in New Delhi

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Tamil Nadu government signs Rs 32,554 crore investment deals, creating 50,000 jobs in South Tamil Nadu. Key projects include a space park and shipbuilding PSU, with JSW and RGE as major investors

Retrofit push targets India's 200 million ICE scooters; eyes expansion in Africa and Southeast Asia

Mitigata, a cyber resilience startup, has secured $5.9 million in Series A funding to expand its integrated platform that combines cybersecurity, compliance, and insurance for India's digital economy

Corporates increasingly turn to debt capital markets as bank credit share in fundraising hits multi-year low, signalling shift in funding dynamics

Streaming giants curb direct-to-OTT films amid cost cuts; producers return to theatres for broader reach and better monetisation

Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Pune rank among the world's top five most congested cities; Delhi escapes top 50 despite leading in vehicle registrations

The retailer in India traditionally provides a low-margin service, frequently provides credit, and may source merchandise for specific needs

Since June, retail inflation sprang fresh downside surprises to reach six-year low of 2.1% y/y. Average CPI inflation in 2025-26 will likely undershoot the RBI's downwardly revised projection of 3.7%

Aurobindo Pharma reports a 10.2% YoY drop in Q1 FY26 PAT due to lower API sales and US market revenue, while its European and growth markets continue to show positive momentum

More tankers are poised to discharge another 2.2 million barrels of Urals in the coming hours

India's renewable plans read bold, but shortfalls in generation, grid gaps, and sluggish execution risk dimming the big switch