Month: July 2026

West Asia crisis, uncertain monsoon major risks for growth: RBI Governor

July 17, 2026 admin

“Monetary and fiscal policies are robust, and because of that, we are witnessing high GDP growth,” RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said. File | Photo Credit: ANI Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said the West Asia crisis and the expectation of a weak monsoon present significant risks to economic growth. “Despite global uncertainties, India has…

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India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for lift-off

July 17, 2026 admin

This photograph, taken on July 7, shows a Vikram-1 orbital rocket model displayed at the Skyroot Aerospace facility on the outskirts of Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: AFP Forty-six years after India successfully launched its first experimental Satellite Launch Vehicle-3 (SLV-3), history is set to repeat itself as Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket,…

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Six Kochi Corporation compactors set to be scrapped over spare parts shortage

July 17, 2026 admin

The Kochi Corporation is set to condemn six of its 13 refuse compactors used for waste transport due to non-availability of hydraulic spare parts and inadequate maintenance support. The move reinforces the findings of the latest Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report regarding the civic body’s mismanagement of its vehicle fleet. It has been found…

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Despite several paper leaks, not a single person has been punished: Rahul Gandhi

July 17, 2026 admin

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed the second ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ (Voice of Students) rally in Dehradun on July 17, 2026. Credit: X/Screengrab from @INCIndia LIVE Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday (July 17, 2026) called out the lack of action on examination paper “leaks” in the country, stating…

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Sir Garfield Sobers, legendary West Indies cricketer, no more

July 17, 2026 admin

Former West Indies cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Sir Garfield Sobers, one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history and a former West Indies captain, died in Bridgetown on Friday (July 17, 2026) at the age of 89. The death of the legendary cricketer was confirmed by his son Daniel….

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IAMAI launches E-Commerce Council of India to unify $120 bn digital commerce ecosystem

July 17, 2026 admin

IAMAI launches E-Commerce Council of India to unify 0 bn digital commerce ecosystem

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on Friday launched the E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI), a first-of-its-kind national platform dedicated to unify India’s $120 billion digital commerce ecosystem. The ECCI would serve as a collaborative platform for industry stakeholders to engage with policymakers, generate research, develop best practices and contribute to policy discussions that…

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Kothagudem police arrest constable for sheltering accused in minor girl’s rape case

July 17, 2026 admin

The Kothagudem Two-Town police on Friday arrested a constable of the VI TGSP Battalion for allegedly providing shelter to one of the accused in a minor girl’s rape case reported in Kothagudem recently. The police had earlier arrested the three main accused, all autorickshaw drivers, along with an accomplice in connection with the case on…

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Science Snapshots: July 19, 2026

July 17, 2026 admin

An African monkey called likweli was first photographed in 2008 but has only now been confirmed to be a unique species. | Photo Credit: Daniel Rosengren Central African monkey with striking patch is new species Researchers have found a new species of African monkey in Central Africa. Colobus congoensis, or ‘Likweli’, lives in Lomami National…

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I basically never got out in 2008: Taylor

July 17, 2026 admin

Claire Taylor. | Photo Credit: P.K. Ajith Kumar Claire Taylor’s eyes turn towards the wicket at Lord’s as she talks about one of her most famous innings. It was there on that pitch with a well-known slope she made that 156 not out, after all. That remains the highest ODI score — for men or women —…

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SEBI flags ‘Boss Scam’ that targets C-suite officials

July 17, 2026 admin

SEBI cautions regulated entities against cyber fraud | Photo Credit: Reuters Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has cautioned regulated entities and listed firms against “Boss Scam”, wherein fraudsters impersonate as chief executives or other senior officials to trick finance teams into transferring funds “The communication through email/ WhatsApp/Microsoft Teams/other social media…

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