NEW DELHI, India — Indian equity markets ended the week on a positive note on August 7, extending their gains for a second straight week. The Nifty 50 advanced 187.05 points, or 0.8%, while the BSE Sensex gained 404.53 points, or 0.5%, with PSU banks, metals and select auto stocks leading the broader market higher.
Allahabad University Fee Hike, Seat Cut Protest Enters Deadlock
PRAYAGRAJ, India — Students at Allahabad University in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj have continued their protest over fee hikes, alleged reduction in seats and other campus-related demands, with talks between student representatives and the university administration failing to produce a mutually accepted resolution.
India, China Review LAC Situation in New Delhi Talks
NEW DELHI, India — India and China held diplomatic talks in New Delhi on Thursday to review the overall situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), with discussions covering boundary delimitation, border management and trans-border cooperation. The talks were held under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC), according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Jharkhand Students Protest: ABVP Members Clash With Police Near CM Hemant Soren’s Residence, 8-10 Detained
Jharkhand Students Protest: The agitation over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment examinations intensified on Saturday as ABVP members clashed with police near Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s residence in Ranchi. Around 8-10 protesters were detained after some demonstrators allegedly tried to break through police barricades.
Woman’s Skeletal Remains Found in Bengaluru Home, Police Probe Underway
BENGALURU, India — The skeletal remains of a 57-year-old woman were found at her residence in Bengaluru’s Havanur Layout, police said on Saturday. The woman, identified as Dakshayini, had reportedly been living alone for several years after the deaths of her husband and son.
Manisha Koirala Revisits 1942: A Love Story Ahead of Re-Release
MUMBAI, India — Actor Manisha Koirala has revisited memories of her role as Rajeshwari in the classic Hindi film 1942: A Love Story ahead of its return to cinemas in a restored version on August 21, 2026. Koirala shared rare images connected to the film and reflected on the lasting affection audiences have shown for the character and movie.




