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Thousands participate in Aizawl rally to protest FCRA bill, demand its repeal

Aizawl, Aug 11 (PTI) Thousands of people belonging to various Christian denominations staged a rally in Mizoram’s capital Aizawl on Tuesday to protest the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill. The event was organised by the newly formed Council of Churches in Mizoram (CCM), a conglomerate of nine major churches, including the Presbyterian Church of India and Baptist Church of Mizoram (BCM). The protest march was held in two directions – one from Zarkawt and another from Sikulpuikawn and participants converged outside Vanapa Hall for a public programme. During the rally, protesters chanted slogans such as “We oppose

Zuckerberg manifesto sketches out Meta’s ambitions for world-changing AI technology

August 11, 2026 (Associated Press) Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg laid out a vision Monday of what he said artificial intelligence can do for the world, imagining a future where everyone has their own, all-knowing AI agent that strives to improve all aspects of their lives. Zuckerberg detailed his ambitions for the technology in a 6,500-word essay published online where he also outlined why he favors open-source AI technology, in which developers make key components accessible for anyone to examine, modify and build upon. In a document derided by critics as fantastical, Zuckerberg said his company is working toward an

Stock markets decline as elevated crude oil prices weigh on sentiment; Sensex drops 388 points

Stock markets decline as elevated crude oil prices weigh on sentiment; Sensex drops 388 points

Mumbai, Aug 11 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Tuesday as a sharp rally in crude oil prices due to geopolitical uncertainties dented investors’ sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 388.19 points, or 0.49 per cent, to settle at 78,154.25. During the day, it tanked 494.18 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 78,048.26. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 112.10 points, or 0.46 per cent, to end at 24,471.70. From the Sensex pack, UltraTech Cement, Axis Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance and Power Grid were among the major laggards. Eternal, Infosys, Titan, HCL Tech, and Tata

Rupee falls 13 paise to settle at 95.43 against US dollar

Mumbai, Aug 11 (PTI) The rupee declined 13 paise to settle at 95.43 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, tracking a sharp rise in global crude oil prices amid geopolitical uncertainties. However, recent foreign capital inflows provided some support to the local unit, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.38 against the US dollar and traded in a very narrow range of 95.37-95.45. Eventually it settled at 95.43 (provisional), down 13 paise from its previous close. The rupee declined 13 paise to settle at 95.30 against the US dollar on Monday. “The

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