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Landmark ruling holds drivers accountable for abrupt halts that endanger others, even in emergencies In a ruling that could reshape how road accidents are judged across the country, the Supreme Court has declared that a driver applying sudden brakes on a highway without warning can be held negligent — even if the stop was due to a personal emergency. The decision, delivered by a bench of Justices Suddhanshu Dhulia and…

Sudden downpour catches commuters off guard, IMD expects unstable weather till August 5 It started with a drizzle at dawn, but by mid-morning, parts of Delhi looked like someone had turned the taps on full blast. Roads flooded, traffic stalled, and the skies stayed heavy as rain pelted the National Capital Region for the second day in a row. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had warned of thunderstorms — and…

₹360 Cr issue closes with frenzied bids, retail investors swarm amid solid GMP The glitter wasn’t just in the name. Shanti Gold International’s ₹360 crore IPO has ended with a bang, oversubscribed by more than 80.8 times on its final day — a staggering response that’s turned heads across Dalal Street and beyond. Bidding closed on July 29, and by the end of the third day, the numbers were nothing…

Traders eye muted start amid US tariff noise, mixed Asian cues, and cautious bets on earnings Indian equity indices are likely to tread water on Wednesday after a choppy global session left investors jittery over trade friction, interest rate outlooks, and near-term corporate earnings. Gift Nifty’s slim discount to Nifty futures hints at a subdued open, though bottom-fishing may kick in later in the day if sentiment steadies. Tuesday’s closing…

Trump agrees to support fragile truce after phone call with Cambodian PM; Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating agreement within hours The guns may have fallen silent—at least for now—but trust hasn’t returned to the jungles dividing Thailand and Cambodia. Just hours after both nations signed an unconditional ceasefire, Thailand’s army accused Cambodian forces of opening fire in contested territory, reigniting fears that the truce may already be on shaky…

Congress leader questions intelligence lapse, seeks accountability after Pahalgam terror attack and sudden U.S.-announced truce In a fiery speech during Parliament’s monsoon session on Tuesday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of evading responsibility for halting India’s military action prematurely in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Her words weren’t laced with diplomacy. They were blunt, emotional, and echoed the frustration…

With just days to go, trade deal hangs in balance as pressure mounts on New Delhi and Washington Donald Trump isn’t ruling anything out. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday evening, the former president said India could face tariffs as high as 25%—but quickly added that nothing had been finalized yet. It’s not the first time he’s played both the hardliner and the dealmaker. But the clock is ticking. The U.S.…