Archive · 5 Aug 2026
Multiple Explosions Rock Dubai; India Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%
Today's news had many important stories.
First, near a very busy port in Dubai, there were loud explosions and a big fire.
People heard at least seven big booms in just 20 minutes, and lots of dark smoke filled the sky.
The police took away two people who were filming what was happening.
This is happening while the United States and Iran are talking about making the seas safer and opening an important water route called the Strait of Hormuz.
In India, the central bank decided to keep the cost of borrowing money the same so that prices do not rise too fast.
Police in Punjab caught nine people who, they say, were planning trouble in Delhi.
Some people said Mumbai and Jaipur have better street food than Delhi, which made lots of people argue online.
And Google showed everyone a first look at its new folding phone, which comes out on August 12.
At least seven explosions and a major fire were reported near Dubai's Jebel Ali industrial area, with thick smoke rising near Jebel Ali Port; UAE authorities detained two people for filming the incident.
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and raised the FY27 GDP forecast to 6.7% amid the West Asia crisis and inflation pressure.
The Election Commission revised Maharashtra's voter roll schedule: a draft list on August 24 and a final roll on October 27, after door-to-door verification running until August 17.
Punjab Police arrested nine suspects, including four juveniles, in an alleged ISI-backed terror module bust; DGP Gaurav Yadav said Delhi's Jantar Mantar was a planned target, and pistols, petrol bombs and live cartridges were recovered.
A passenger on Air India flight AI2379 (Phuket-Delhi) alleged crew asked flyers not to post turbulence videos and that injured passengers received delayed medical help; Air India has not responded.
- Who
- Authorities in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), who detained two people for filming the incident, and witnesses near the Jebel Ali industrial area.
- What
- Multiple explosions and a major fire near Dubai's Jebel Ali industrial area, with at least seven blasts heard in 20 minutes and thick smoke rising near Jebel Ali Port.
- When
- The explosions were reported in the day's 12 PM news digest; the RBI's rate decision was made on Wednesday.
- Where
- Jebel Ali industrial area, near Jebel Ali Port, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Why
- According to the report, the developments come amid heightened Gulf tensions and renewed US-Iran diplomacy over reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Supporters of Bhumi Pednekar
Supporters of Neha Bhasin
Language used in NEET-UG 2026 protests
Supporters of Bhumi Pednekar
Bhumi Pednekar urged protesters to avoid using abusive language during the NEET-UG 2026 protests.
Supporters of Neha Bhasin
Neha Bhasin criticised Bhumi's remarks and questioned her silence on alleged police action against protesters, saying 'chup rehna best hai behen'.
World's Best Street Food Cities 2026 ranking
Supporters of Bhumi Pednekar
Food lovers celebrated Mumbai, whose iconic vada pav earned global recognition, and Jaipur being ranked above Delhi.
Supporters of Neha Bhasin
Many internet users questioned Delhi's lower ranking than Mumbai and Jaipur, sparking heated debates online.
- Lead incident
- Multiple explosions and a major fire near Dubai's Jebel Ali industrial area and port
- Blasts reported
- At least seven explosions heard within 20 minutes
- Detentions
- Two people detained by UAE authorities for filming the incident
- RBI repo rate
- 5.25% (unchanged); FY27 GDP forecast raised to 6.7%
- Maharashtra electoral roll
- Draft list on August 24; final roll on October 27
- Terror module bust
- Punjab Police arrested 9 suspects, including 4 juveniles, over an alleged ISI-backed plot targeting Jantar Mantar
- Air India flight AI2379
- Passenger alleges video-ban request and delayed medical aid after Phuket-Delhi turbulence
- Google launch
- Pixel 11 Pro Fold teaser released; launch on August 12 at the Made by Google event