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BusinessIraq has set an official exchange rate of 1,500 dinars per US dollar in response to currency instability. Despite this, the market rate has exceeded 1,700 dinars due to ongoing economic challenges. Contributing factors include US-Iran tensions and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which have worsened the financial crisis in Iraq.
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TechnologyShubham Kumar, a 19-year-old student from Dighwara, Bihar, has entered the International Book of Records by reaching Level 22,222 in Candy Crush Saga on July 5, 2026. Recognized as the highest level achieved by a teenager, Kumar studies at Government Engineering College, Siwan. Bihar's Department of Science, Technology and Technical Education has also acknowledged his feat.
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PoliticsThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) stated that Sachin Waze deliberately placed an explosives-laden SUV outside Mukesh Ambani's residence, Antilia, as part of a conspiracy. The NIA further said Waze aimed to portray himself as a 'super cop' through this act. This revelation is part of the ongoing investigation into the Antilia bomb scare incident.
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BusinessReserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that a small 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain high-value UPI transactions is unlikely to significantly reduce transaction volumes. This fee marks a shift from UPI's zero-MDR policy but aims to sustain the payment ecosystem while maintaining low user charges. UPI remains India's leading digital payment platform with billions of monthly transactions.
Firstpost Business·
BusinessBrookfield, a global investment firm, has acquired a 100% stake in ESR India's industrial and logistics real estate portfolio for ₹4,300 crore ($450 million). The portfolio covers 10.5 million square feet across six metro clusters including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, and Kolkata. It features eight Grade A parks and is 98% leased, with ESR continuing property management in the near term.
Business Standard·
BusinessVaishali Parekh, Vice President of Technical Research at Prabhudas Lilladher, recommends buying Balrampur Chini, Bluestone, and Kotak Bank stocks amid market volatility. Following the RBI's 25 basis points rate hike and shift to 'calibrated tightening,' key indices fell with Nifty 50 closing at 22,603. PSU Banks and Media gained, while Metal, Realty, Auto, and IT sectors lagged. Nifty trades in a range of 22,000 to 23,000, indicating cautious market sentiment.
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Iraq has set an official exchange rate of 1,500 dinars per US dollar in response to currency instability. Despite this, the market rate has exceeded 1,700 dinars due to ongoing economic challenges. Contributing factors include US-Iran tensions and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which have worsened the financial crisis in Iraq.
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