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India hosts the BWF World Championships 2026 with PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and Satwik-Chirag leading the medal charge. While India has won medals consistently since 2011, tough draws await its top players against defending champions and global stars.
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The government has set facility-wise LPG production targets for 21 refineries and upstream companies, creating a domestic supply buffer against import disruptions. The framework mandates infrastructure upgrades, storage capacity and higher production during shortages to reduce India’s dependence on imported cooking gas
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Erica Fernandes has opened up about her acting process, revealing how she prepares for and disconnects from characters. The actress shared details about her research for her role as a doctor in military-medical drama 108 Base Hospital – Uri.
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New research suggests crocodiles descended from warm-blooded, active archosaurs rather than cold-blooded ancestors. Fossil evidence from 81 species indicates both crocodile and dinosaur-bird lineages had high metabolic rates before crocodiles evolved cold-blooded metabolisms around 66 million years ago
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Deportivo Alaves and Sevilla began their La Liga campaigns with victories. Alaves defeated Getafe 3-0, while Sevilla produced a late comeback to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1. Both teams made winning starts as Spain’s top-flight season got underway.
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Six companies, including Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks and Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, are set to raise nearly Rs 5,600 crore through IPOs next week. The issues will support expansion, capital expenditure and debt repayment, taking the number of 2026 IPOs to 54
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Jerusalem’s iconic Chords Bridge was illuminated in the Indian tricolour to mark India’s 80th Independence Day, highlighting the growing friendship between India and Israel. The celebrations also featured flag hoisting, cultural programmes and events involving the Indian diaspora.
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BJP MLA Sumitro Chatterjee wrote to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi expressing anguish over an alleged incident involving Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters on Independence Day. He demanded an unconditional apology, highlighting the song’s historical significance and association with India’s freedom movement
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A woman was robbed of a gold chain weighing around three tolas by two unidentified motorcycle-borne persons in Medchal’s Girmapur area. Police registered a case and launched an investigation, examining CCTV footage and attempting to trace the motorcycle’s registration details
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Novak Djokovic suffered a 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Argentina’s Thiago Tirante at the Cincinnati Open, citing health issues in hot, humid conditions. The 39-year-old expressed uncertainty about returning, with the US Open his next scheduled tournament
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Domestic institutional investors remained consistent buyers, investing Rs 38,715 crore over the past month, while foreign investors resumed buying after heavy selling. However, rising crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty and mixed global cues pressured Indian equities, with Sensex and Nifty ending lower
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Former West Bengal Assembly Deputy Speaker and TMC leader Ashis Banerjee was found hanging at a Trinamool Congress party office in Birbhum’s Rampurhat on Sunday morning. Police recovered a purported suicide note, while his body was sent for post-mortem examination
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Two Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical companies donated Rs 50 lakh each, totalling Rs 1 crore, to the Sri Venkateswara Pranadana Trust in Tirumala. The medical charity provides free treatment to poor patients suffering from serious diseases, including cancer, heart, kidney and brain ailments
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A CAG audit found E. coli in drinking water samples at eight railway stations and widespread deficiencies in passenger amenities. More than 89 per cent of 512 inspected stations lacked minimum essential facilities, while sanitation shortcomings and inadequate water testing raised concerns
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Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur revealed that daughter Kaveri Kapur agreed to act in his upcoming film Masoom: The Next Generation only after insisting on a screen test. The film, co-produced by A.R. Rahman, explores family, love, longing and home
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Belgium’s largest wildfire on record has burned around 2,000 hectares in the High Fens, forcing 600 people to evacuate. Strong winds hindered firefighting efforts as authorities deployed helicopters, military vehicles and sought European Union assistance to contain the uncontrolled blaze
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President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal in New Delhi on his death anniversary. Several leaders remembered his statesmanship, leadership, good governance and contributions to India
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Qatar denied claims that it detained Iranian pilots, calling the reports misleading. Doha said Iranian aircraft violated its airspace and were targeted after failing to respond to communications. Qatar also coordinated with Iran to hand over remains of a recovered pilot
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Iran’s Intelligence Ministry accused two French diplomats of illegal interference after they allegedly attended a secret meeting involving suspects in a foreign infiltration case. France condemned their detention and alleged mistreatment, while Iran warned against further diplomatic actions violating its domestic laws
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On India’s 80th Independence Day, the tricolour undertook a symbolic global relay titled Suryapath Tiranga, beginning in Fiji and concluding in San Francisco. As part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, Indian missions across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas successively hoisted the flag.
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Iran and Oman have agreed on designated shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, though technical talks and a joint statement are still pending. The arrangement aims to ensure safe passage while preserving sovereignty, but reopening the strait to normal traffic depends on U.S. compliance with other conditions.
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Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, currently in her second trimester, was spotted at Mumbai airport on Saturday night. Dressed in an oversized light blue ensemble, she appeared to conceal her baby bump while accompanied by husband Ranveer Singh. The couple, who announced their second pregnancy in April, are fondly called "DeepVeer" by fans.
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Five people were shot outside residence halls at Virginia State University early Saturday, leaving one critically injured. The campus was placed under lockdown as police searched for multiple suspects. Authorities confirmed one victim was a student, while others may be from nearby communities.
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SCCL CMD Dr Buddha Prakash Jyoti announced that the company has secured a licence to explore gold and copper in Karnataka’s Devadurga region and will soon commence exploration. He also highlighted the acquisition of the Tadicherla-2 coal block and PK OC-2 dip-side block.
