Month: July 2026

CHILDS Trust hospital opens cystic fibrosis clinic for enhanced care

July 13, 2026 admin

Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital (KKCTH) has launched a cystic fibrosis clinic to strengthen coordinated care for children. According to a press release, cystic fibrosis is an inherited, progressive genetic condition that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system, although several other organs may also be involved. Traditionally considered rare in India, it is now…

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Chief Minister Vijay inaugurates MLA office in his Perambur constituency

July 13, 2026 admin

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay walks along a street after opening his MLA office at Sharma Nagar in the Perambur Assembly constituency. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated the MLA office in his Perambur constituency on Monday (July 13, 2026). He also distributed smart ration cards to the beneficiaries in the area. Mr. Vijay,…

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Customs seizes hydroponic ganja at Chennai airport

July 13, 2026 admin

Chennai customs seized 4,639 hydroponic ganja at Chennai airport and arrested a passenger in connection with the incident. A passenger who arrived from Kuala Lumpur was intercepted based on passenger profiling by customs officials on Sunday. During the X-Ray screening and examination of passenger’s check-in baggage, officials discovered 49 packets, which had a greenish, lumpy substance with…

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Sheikh Hasina will land in jail if she returns: Bangladesh minister

July 13, 2026 admin

Sheikh Hasina has been living in India since she fled Dhaka following the collapse of her government | Photo Credit: Reuters Deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina will be jailed if she returns to Bangladesh, a state minister said on Monday (July 13, 2026), amid reports that the banned Awami League leader is preparing to return…

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A cautious push for industrialisation in West Bengal

July 13, 2026 admin

‘Land acquisition for (the Tata Motors Nano car factory in Singur) spiralled into a key issue, which consequently ended the 34-year-old Left Front government in the State and catapulted Trinamool chairperson Mamata Banerjee to power in 2011.’ Photo shows a private security guard outside the closed Tata Motors factory on April 27, 2011 . |…

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Coming to America… and staying longer than expected

July 13, 2026 admin

Every expansion in football history comes with the same warnings, and 48 teams were no different. Critics lined up early: bigger groups would mean more filler, more blowouts, a World Cup stretched thin. Then Cape Verde drew Spain 0-0 in their tournament opener, and didn’t stop there. The Blue Sharks followed it up with a…

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A conversation with Smriti Mandhana was the turning point, says Yastika Bhatia

July 13, 2026 admin

Yastika effortlessly mixed caution with aggression. | Photo Credit: BCCI Yastika Bhatia had never scored an international century. She chose the best possible venue, or occasion, for that. Her maiden hundred became sweeter as it helped India score a massive win in the first-ever Women’s Test at Lord’s. Her 113 off 158 balls in the…

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Concern as district records five leptospirosis deaths in July

July 13, 2026 admin

The health situation in Ernakulam remains a matter of concern, with the district recording five leptospirosis deaths in the first 13 days of July, the highest in the State. The deaths were reported from Kalamassery, Kuttampuzha, Kadayiruppu, Pattimattom, and Udyogamandal. The district continues to report a high number of infectious disease cases this month, with…

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The French Revolution led by Kylian Mbappe

July 13, 2026 admin

Mbappe has scored eight goals so far in the ongoing edition. | Photo Credit: AFP France has turned consistency in World Cups into an art form, lifting the ultimate prize in 2018, finishing runner-up four years later and securing another semifinal qualification in ongoing tournament. Since conquering the football world eight years ago, Les Bleus have set…

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It was almost a perfect match, says a delighted Muzumdar

July 13, 2026 admin

Indian players celebrate the win against England in the one-off Test at Lord’s. | Photo Credit: Reuters It is not often that a coach gets to see just about everything so right. The historic Women’s Test at Lord’s was one such match. “It was almost a perfect match,” said Amol Muzumdar, shortly after India’s 270-run…

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