NewsBite — AI News Aggregator for India & World Headlines

🌟

All News

Crime

Odisha Flood Situation Eases As Major Rivers Flow Below Danger Mark

The flood situation in six Odisha districts, including worst-hit Balasore, has improved as water levels in major rivers fell below the danger mark. No significant rainfall was recorded in the last 48 hours. The Subarnarekha river, which affected around 2.1 lakh people across three blocks in Balasore, is now receding, bringing relief to the affected residents.

1 min read•21 Aug 2026•Source: hindustantimes.com

Read Full Story

Akshay Kumar Reacts to Question Comparing His Acer Endorsement to 'Kesar'

General

8:19 AM

Akshay Kumar Reacts to Question Comparing His Acer Endorsement to 'Kesar'

Actor Akshay Kumar laughed off a reporter's question comparing his new Acer endorsement to other Bollywood stars promoting Kesar brand Vimal Elaichi. The query comes after the Maharashtra food authority issued notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff over surrogate advertising. Akshay had stepped down from the Vimal campaign in 2022 following public backlash.

1 min read•21 Aug 2026•Source: indianexpress.com

Read Full Story

Rupee Falls to 95.59 Against US Dollar Amid FCNR Swap Concerns

General

9:42 AM

Rupee Falls to 95.59 Against US Dollar Amid FCNR Swap Concerns

The Indian rupee fell by 17 paise to close at 95.59 against the US dollar. This decline was primarily triggered by weak market sentiment surrounding the upcoming FCNR swap deadline. The impending deadline has weighed heavily on investor confidence, leading to a depreciation of the domestic currency against the greenback in the foreign exchange market during the trading session.

1 min read•17 Aug 2026•Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Read Full Story