Month: July 2026

VB G RAM G to drive El Nino mitigation plan in Telangana

July 19, 2026 admin

A farm pond under Settipalli Gram Panchayat limits in Gundala mandal, Bhadradri Kothagudem district. (file pic) The Panchayat Raj and Rural Development department is gearing up to mitigate the impact of the anticipated El Nino conditions by strengthening water conservation initiatives, improving groundwater resources and creating enhanced employment opportunities for job card holders under the…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 final: The stage is set for Argentina’s offense vs Spain’s defense

July 19, 2026 admin

The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament’s history — and defending champion Argentina will take on Spain’s defensive juggernaut on Sunday (July 19, 2026) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Spain beat France…

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Duke Of Tuscany obliges in Governor’s Cup

July 19, 2026 admin

P. Shroff-trained Duke Of Tuscany (G. Vivek up) won the Governor’s Cup (2,400m), the chief event of the races here on Sunday (July 19). The winner is owned by Five Stars Shipping Co. Pvt. Ltd. rep. by Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy, Mr. Z.K. Dhunjibhoy, Ms. Anosha Meyers, Mr. Rama Seshu Eyunni & Miss. Anita J. Captain. Jockey Antony won three races on the day. The results: KARNATAKA POLICE TROPHY…

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Special officers for 10 districts to monitor seasonal conditions

July 19, 2026 admin

Anticipating the impact of adverse seasonal conditions, the Telangana government has appointed 10 senior IAS officers as special officers for the erstwhile districts to monitor rainfall, water availability, agriculture and other critical sectors. The Special Officers have been tasked with monitoring rainfall, reservoir and groundwater levels, drinking water availability, crop conditions, horticulture, power supply and…

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If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain

July 19, 2026 admin

In the 22 previous World Cup men’s finals (which would include the 1950 match between Uruguay and Brazil that technically wasn’t a final, but decided who won the World Cup), the winning team has averaged 2.6 goals in the title matchup. The losing team has averaged 1.1 goals. The two most recent World Cup finals…

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Security intensified in Delhi ahead of Parliament session, CJP’s march call

July 19, 2026 admin

A crowd is seen in support of Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijit Dipke as they protest, seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities and the NEET paper leak, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 19, 2026. | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap Security has been further intensified…

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Biggest World Cup produces most number of goals

July 19, 2026 admin

Switzerland’s goalkeeper Kobel fails to keep out Argentina’s Alvarez shot from outside the box. | Photo Credit: AFP The World Cup has not only grown larger but has also been more prolific. Ahead of the final, the tournament has produced 307 goals in 103 matches, an average of 2.98 per game, comfortably higher than Qatar 2022, where…

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‘There was no need for Govt. intervention’: Wangchuk’s wife Gitanjali on Delhi HC refusing interim relief on hospital transfer

July 19, 2026 admin

Soon after the Delhi High Court on Sunday (July 19, 2026) refused to interfere with activist Sonam Wangchuk’s treatment at Safdarjung Hospital, his wife Gitanjali Angmo said the petition was “wrongly interpreted” and questioned why the government, if it had to intervene, couldn’t do so “democratically with the family’s trust”. On Saturday (July 1, 2026),…

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How are astronauts trained? – The Hindu

July 19, 2026 admin

By way of our sharp fascination towards a spaceflight event when it happens, we tend to forget reading into the entire process that led to that moment. Process, in today’s ‘all-instant’ era, seems to lose value unless you are part of it. Going to space in a rocket and coming back sounds simply doable but…

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Amit Shah inaugurates India’s first immersive language museum in Kolkata

July 19, 2026 admin

Union Home Minister Amit Shah. File | Photo Credit: ANI Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (July 19, 2026) inaugurated the Museum of Word at the National Library campus in Kolkata and said that a country’s language carries its heritage and offers a window into its culture. Developed by the National Library under the…

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