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Entire top brass of CBIC-Chennai reshuffled overnight

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T04:44:21+00:00

The scale and suddenness of the move is notable although the official order does not cite any complaint, disciplinary action or reason for the move.

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Crude oil trades lower despite Trump demanding compensation from Iran

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T04:41:12+00:00

At 10.02 am on Tuesday, October Brent oil futures were at $87.53, down by 0.22%, and September crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $82, down by 0.16%

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Australia news live: RBA holds cash rate at 4.35%; PM defends Japan relationship after Coalition question over ‘classless’ melon comment

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-11T04:37:12+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTed O’Brien says that just because the Japanese government has downplayed melon-gate, doesn’t mean Anthony Albanese’s gaffe isn’t a “national embarrassment”.We’ve seen reports Japan sent a memo to the government last month suggesting they did not believe the prime minister’s comments about the pair of crown melons he received as a gift were made with “ill intention”.This is one of our most important partnerships. This is a national embarrassment. Now, we can say, ‘yes, but, you know, some people think it isn’t.’

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Alan Jones trial: alleged victim told brother indecent assaults weren’t ‘too bad’ but involved broadcaster grabbing his penis, court hears

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-11T04:32:40+00:00

Former 2GB and 2UE radio host, now 85, has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touchingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn alleged victim of Alan Jones told his older brother, after the broadcaster was arrested, that his indecent assaults weren’t “too bad” but involved Jones grabbing his penis, a Sydney court has heard.The witness on Tuesday was asked by the trial prosecutor Georgina Wright to describe what his younger brother, known as complainant J, told him during a meeting at a McDon

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Delhi likely to see cloudy skies, moderate rain on Tuesday

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T04:32:40+00:00

Delhi will likely receive rain on Tuesday as the weather office issued a 'yellow alert' for generally cloudy skies and moderate rain

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RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds cash rate at 4.35% as house prices continue to fall

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-11T04:30:59+00:00

In a widely expected decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia holds interest rate after three consecutive hikesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank has held the cash rate at 4.35% in a widely expected decision despite persistent worries about elevated inflation.The announcement comes amid a steep decline in property prices in Sydney and Melbourne after three rate hikes earlier this year and major reforms to investor taxes. Continue reading...

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Jean-Jacques Muyembe, virologue congolais : « Ebola se propage à une vitesse que nous n’avions encore jamais observée »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-11T04:30:08+00:00

Le codécouvreur du virus, en 1976, revient, dans un entretien au « Monde », sur l’actuelle propagation de l’épidémie due à Ebola en République démocratique du Congo. En seulement trois mois, le nombre de morts s’approche du bilan humain de l’épidémie de 2018, qui avait duré vingt-deux mois.

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« Ebola se propage à une vitesse que nous n’avions encore jamais observée » : l’alerte de Jean-Jacques Muyembe, virologue congolais

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-11T04:30:05+00:00

Le codécouvreur du virus, en 1976, revient, dans un entretien au « Monde », sur l’actuelle propagation de l’épidémie due à Ebola en République démocratique du Congo. En seulement trois mois, le nombre de morts s’approche du bilan humain de l’épidémie de 2018, qui avait duré vingt-deux mois.

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« Ebola se propage à une vitesse que nous n’avions encore jamais observée » : l’alerte de Jean-Jacques Muyembe, codécouvreur du virus

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-11T04:30:05+00:00

Le virologue congolais, qui a mis au jour le virus en 1976, revient, dans un entretien au « Monde », sur l’actuelle propagation de l’épidémie due à Ebola en République démocratique du Congo. En seulement trois mois, le nombre de morts s’approche du bilan humain de l’épidémie de 2018, qui avait duré vingt-deux mois.

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Crude oil edges lower despite Trump demanding compensation from Iran

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T04:26:51+00:00

At 9.35 am on Tuesday, October Brent oil futures were at $87.59, down by 0.15 per cent, and September crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $82.05, down by 0.10 per cent

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Australia news live: RBA interest rates decision due today; PM defends Japan relationship after Coalition question over ‘classless’ melon comment

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-11T04:24:44+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTed O’Brien says that just because the Japanese government has downplayed melon-gate, doesn’t mean Anthony Albanese’s gaffe isn’t a “national embarrassment”.We’ve seen reports Japan sent a memo to the government last month suggesting they did not believe the prime minister’s comments about the pair of crown melons he received as a gift were made with “ill intention”.This is one of our most important partnerships. This is a national embarrassment. Now, we can say, ‘yes, but, you know, some people think it isn’t.’

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BSE shares fall over 1%, Wipro flat as stocks to switch places in Nifty 50

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T04:22:27+00:00

Shares of BSE declined over 1% after opening flat on Tuesday, while Wipro traded flat, after the NSE announced that BSE will replace Wipro in the Nifty 50 index effective September 30

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Clover Moore unveils 4,500 sq metre Sydney plaza design after more than 40 years of planning

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-11T04:17:50+00:00

Lord mayor says Town Hall Square will be ‘fantastic’ – but business advocate says project’s scale of demolition presents ‘unwanted disruption’Sydneysiders have been given a first glimpse of a new public square set to “unify” the CBD, more 40 years after the project was initially conceived.The City of Sydney on Tuesday released new renders of a plaza that will be built opposite Sydney town hall after the council began finalising discussions with the owners of the last of seven buildings that need to be acquired and bulldozed for the project. Continue reading...

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Tamil Nadu Assembly to pass resolutions opposing NEET, FCRA Amendment Bill

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T04:15:02+00:00

As the NEET system severely affects students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the TN Assembly is set to pass a resolution urging the Union government to abolish the uniform NEET system for UG medical admissions

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Raymond Lifestyle eyes Europe for 25% of exports, cuts US dependence

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T04:09:10+00:00

The plan comes as Indian garment ‌exporters reassess their dependence on the US market after tariff-related ‌disruptions and ⁠position for higher demand following India's trade deals with ⁠Britain and Europe

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Australia news live: RBA interest rates decision due today; Taylor mounts parliamentary attack on Labor’s ‘wicked’ widow tax

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-11T04:07:21+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTed O’Brien says that just because the Japanese government has downplayed melon-gate, doesn’t mean Anthony Albanese’s gaffe isn’t a “national embarrassment”.We’ve seen reports Japan sent a memo to the government last month suggesting they did not believe the prime minister’s comments about the pair of crown melons he received as a gift were made with “ill intention”.This is one of our most important partnerships. This is a national embarrassment. Now, we can say, ‘yes, but, you know, some people think it isn’t.’

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In a Sweltering Summer, These Italians Want Romans to Curl

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-11T04:01:06+00:00

By setting up a curling rink in the shadow of the Colosseum, sports officials hope to capitalize on the fresh popularity of the Winter Olympics phenomenon. Even in a heat wave and without any ice.

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France Bans Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-11T04:01:04+00:00

Companies will no longer be allowed to advertise goods and services through cold calls without previous consent from consumers.

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En Hongrie, premières interrogations sur la « désorbanisation » à marche forcée de Péter Magyar

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-11T04:00:42+00:00

Trois mois après son arrivée au pouvoir, le premier ministre s’apprête à faire élire, mardi, l’ancien juge constitutionnel Andras Baka à la présidence de la République. Sa nomination, décidée sans concertation, soulève des questions sur la pratique du pouvoir du successeur de Viktor Orban, jugée par certains comme trop expéditive et centralisée.

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Los carros bailaron y la tierra rugió

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-08-11T04:00:00+00:00

En los chats con los amigos de Manizales la pregunta migra de “¿estás bien?” a “¿hay grietas en tu casa?”, “¿debes evacuar?”

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Heavy rain in Mumbai: SpiceJet issues passenger advisory

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T03:59:29+00:00

SpiceJet has advised passengers to check their flight status as their services might be affected on account of the bad weather and heavy rainfall in Mumbai

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty fall as crude oil prices weigh on investor sentiment

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T03:54:51+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: Indian equities opened lower on Tuesday as elevated crude prices and Strait of Hormuz concerns weighed on sentiment. The decline came despite stronger corporate earnings and renewed foreign buying, with investors also tracking Adani stocks and the Nifty 50 reshuffle.

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Stocks to Watch, Aug 11: BSE, Wipro, TCS, HCLTech, BEL, Lupin & 20+ stocks

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-11T03:51:02+00:00

From BSE’s entry into the Nifty 50 and Wipro’s exit to fresh orders, business expansions and regulatory approvals, a packed corporate news flow could keep more than two dozen stocks in focus on Tuesday.

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