Month: July 2026

Discussion stresses greater youth role in Bengaluru’s governance

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Discussion stresses greater youth role in Bengaluru’s governance

With the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) elections in focus, speakers at a discussion on Saturday stressed the need for greater youth participation in civic governance, arguing that local elections would be crucial for improving accountability in the city.  The discussion, titled ‘Do Bengaluru’s young leaders have hope for this city?,’ was organised by the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and Janaagraha as part of The…

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U.S. delegation in Lebanon to discuss Israel ‘pilot zone’ withdrawal: official

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U.S. delegation in Lebanon to discuss Israel ‘pilot zone’ withdrawal: official

Men ride a scooter past the rubble of buildings damaged in Israeli strikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs on July 6, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters A U.S. military delegation met with Lebanon’s army in Beirut to discuss the implementation of Israel’s withdrawal from a “pilot zone” in occupied territory, a Lebanese military official told AFP…

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At least 88 terrorists killed in ongoing anti-terror operation in Pakistan’s Balochistan

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At least 88 terrorists killed in ongoing anti-terror operation in Pakistan’s Balochistan

The operation was launched after insurgents carried out several coordinated attacks across Balochistan on July 5. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: AFP At least 88 terrorists were killed in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province since the launch of a major anti-terror operation on July 5, the government said on Saturday (July 11, 2026). Nine terrorists…

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Kranti’s five-for, Smriti’s unbeaten knock put India on top

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Kranti’s five-for, Smriti’s unbeaten knock put India on top

Kranti Gaud celebrates after castling Alice Capsey. | Photo Credit: Reuters Sometime next week, Kranti Gaud will go where no woman ever has. Up on the honours board at Lord’s. She took five wickets to earn that distinction in spectacular fashion on Saturday. More importantly, she bowled India to a commanding position in the first…

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Amit Shah assures church leaders that FCRA Bill will not be applied retrospectively

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Amit Shah assures church leaders that FCRA Bill will not be applied retrospectively

Union Home Minister Amit Shah with CBCI delegation in New Delhi on July 10. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) that the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 is not discriminatory against Christian NGOs, which receive a little under 15% of the…

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U.S. Democrat Ro Khanna detained briefly by Israeli settlers in Palestine

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U.S. Democrat Ro Khanna detained briefly by Israeli settlers in Palestine

U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) speaks with Palestinian residents of Turmus Ayya, near Ramallah, during a visit in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, July 9, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna, a 2028 U.S. Presidential aspirant, on Saturday (July 11, 2026) said he was detained by gun-wielding Israeli settlers while on a visit…

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Aditya Birla Group proposes ₹12,000 crore investment for Kansariguda alumina refinery expansion

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Aditya Birla Group proposes ₹12,000 crore investment for Kansariguda alumina refinery expansion

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi with Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla(right). Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: PTI The Aditya Birla Group on Saturday (July 11, 2026) proposed to invest an additional ₹12,000 crore for the expansion of its greenfield alumina refinery project at Kansariguda in Odisha’s Rayagada district,…

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Condolences pour in from political leaders across parties for S. Janaki

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Condolences pour in from political leaders across parties for S. Janaki

Leaders and politicians across political parties mourned the death of veteran playback singer S. Janaki and paid heartfelt tributes to her. On X, Vice-President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan said her songs transcended linguistic and regional boundaries, uniting millions through the universal language of music. “S. Janaki-amma’s passing is an irreparable loss to the world of…

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Government intervenes as shipping shocks expose container vulnerability

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Government intervenes as shipping shocks expose container vulnerability

In a normal year, Iran buys almost 4.5 million tonnes of basmati rice from India. “It is difficult for the ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz now. Availability of vessels from Kandla or Mumbai to Iran is very poor,” says Prem Garg, president of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation. A 20-foot container carrying…

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UTT | Dabang Delhi makes it two wins in a row

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UTT | Dabang Delhi makes it two wins in a row

Coming in clutch: Sutirtha put it past Ayhika in the decider. | Photo Credit: BUTTERFLY UTT Dabang Delhi pulled off a remarkable 8-7 win over HVR Kolkata Thunderblades in an Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 clash at the Shyama Prasad Indoor Stadium on Saturday. Dabang had to overcome a sensational show from 19-year-old Ankur Bhattacharjee to register its second…

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