Month: July 2026

Rupee falls 6 paise to 96.42 against U.S. dollar in early trade

July 21, 2026 admin

Image for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 6 paise to 96.42 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) as heightened geopolitical uncertainty put pressure on most Asian currencies, including the rupee. Forex traders said the rupee came under pressure from a combination of factors —…

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Killing of 4 Indian seafarers: India summons Russian envoy

July 21, 2026 admin

This photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Navy on July 19, 2026 shows the destroyed civilian cargo ship Golden Leo on the Black Sea, following an alleged Russian missile strike. | Photo Credit: AFP India on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) summoned the Russian charge d’affaires (CDA) and lodged a strong protest over the killing…

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Five people dead in apparent mass drowning in Ohio river

July 21, 2026 admin

A view of the Scioto River near where multiple people died after several of them went into the water to help another person who was struggling to swim Monday, July 20, 2026, in Powell, Ohio. | Photo Credit: AP Two women and three men were confirmed dead on Monday (July 21, 2026) in an apparent…

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How Spain smothered Argentina to conquer the World Cup

July 21, 2026 admin

Spain players and coaches celebrate after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina on July 19, 2026 | Photo Credit: YUKI IWAMURA Spain’s win over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final might have read a modest 1-0, but the scoreline hid what was in plain sight throughout. Spain smothered the…

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Parliament Monsoon Session Day 2 LIVE: PM Modi chairs NDA Parliamentary meeting; Oppn. moves notices over CJP protest crackdown

July 21, 2026 admin

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party’s weekly strategy meeting, now known as Mangal Milan, took place ahead of the session at the Parliament House today. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi is expected to address the leaders as NDA alliance partners also pass a congratulatory motion, honouring Mr. Modi for becoming the longest-serving continuously…

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Martyrs’ Day 2026 turns out to be show of political strength for rival Trinamool factions in West Bengal

July 21, 2026 admin

The rally will also be a litmus test for Mamata Banerjee’s ability to mobilise crowds after the Trinamool Congress lost the 2026 Assembly polls and was later hit by rebellion within the party. File | Photo Credit: ANI The annual Martyrs’ Day observance on July 21 this year is set to become a show of…

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Bus fire kills seven passengers in Vietnam

July 21, 2026 admin

Police have launched an ‌investigation into the cause of the fire. File. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto At least seven passengers ‌were killed when a bus ⁠caught fire in southern Vietnam early ‌on Tuesday, police said. The ‌bus was ‌traveling ⁠from Lam ⁠Dong province to the nearby business hub Ho ‌Chi Minh City when it…

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The View From India Newsletter An expanding regional war

July 21, 2026 admin

(This article is part of the View From India newsletter curated by The Hindu’s foreign affairs experts. To get the newsletter in your inbox every Monday, subscribe here.) The latest round of fighting between the U.S. and Iran, which broke out over the status of the Strait of Hormuz, has spread across the region, from Oman to…

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West Asia war LIVE: Iran Guards say they hit U.S. military targets in Bahrain, Kuwait

July 21, 2026 admin

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to meet with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump in Washington today, as pressure builds for Beirut to disarm Hezbollah, Israel’s key condition before withdrawing from south Lebanon. It comes a day after the United States, which has sponsored negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, announced the start of the implementation…

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From IAC to paper leaks: Why anti-system movements pose a unique political challenge | Explained

July 21, 2026 admin

Women hold placards in solidarity with Cockroach Janta Party and their march towards the Parliament in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: Reuters The story so far: The student-led protests over recurring examination paper leaks and the conduct of the NEET examination have inevitably drawn comparisons with the India Against Corruption (IAC) movement that rattled the…

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