Wall Street outlook: Jobs data, Fed rate bets to test US stock rally after strong first half

Wall Street heads into the second half of 2026 with investors bracing for a closely watched US jobs report that could reshape expectations for Federal Reserve interest rates, even as sharp swings in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor stocks continue to keep markets on edge. Wall Street heads into the second half of 2026 with…

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Street vendors protest MCC drive again; 9 taken into custody | Bengaluru News

Police detained street vendors, who held a protest against the eviction drive conducted by the Mangaluru City Corporation in Mangaluru Sunday Mangaluru: A drive by Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) against footpath vendors Sunday turned tense, with street vendors arguing with officials near Govt Lady Goschen Hospital, here, prompting police intervention.Police took into custody nine persons,…

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BWF World Championships return to India after 17 years as badminton enters new era | Badminton News

India’s P.V. Sindhu (AP/PTI) New Delhi: Fifty days from now, the world’s finest badminton players will walk into New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi (IG) indoor stadium for the BWF World Championships from Aug 17-23, returning to Indian soil for the first time since Hyderabad hosted the event in 2009. For the country’s badminton, this is far…

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Ben Stokes angrily calls out Jofra Archer after pacer skips Bashir wicket celebration | Cricket News

Ben Stokes calls out Jofra Archer (Image: X) England captain Ben Stokes was seen urging Jofra Archer to join the team celebrations during the third Test against New Zealand after the fast bowler initially chose to stay away following a wicket claimed by spinner Shoaib Bashir. The brief on-field exchange quickly went viral, with fans…

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Energy security during Middle East crisis: Why India keeps relying on state-run oil firms despite privatisation bids

As the Iran war disrupted crude supply routes and raised concerns over shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, IOC, BPCL and HPCL quickly reconfigured refinery operations. They increased LPG production by diverting refinery streams away from petrochemicals, diversified crude sourcing, optimised refinery runs based on available feedstock. Every major crisis India has faced in recent…

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Move to drop throwball, ball badminton, jump rope from school sports events sparks backlash | Mangaluru News

Managaluru: The department of school education and literacy’s decision to drop throwball, ball badminton and jump rope from school sports events in Karnataka has triggered backlash from teachers, parents and sports advocates, who say the move undermines inclusive physical education and disadvantages rural students.Mohiuddin Kutty, president of the SDMC Coordination Committee, recently submitted a memorandum…

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India Women 16/0 in 2.4 Overs

India vs Australia Live Score, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: World Cups are rarely remembered for perfection. They are remembered for moments when teams find a way to survive despite their shortcomings. As India prepare to face Australia at Lord’s in what could be their defining match of the Women’s T20 World Cup campaign, survival…

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