Month: July 2026

IIT Guwahati team finds blue-green algae can remove lead from water

July 9, 2026 admin

The team led by Professor Debasish Das of the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering found that cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, can be used to absorb lead from contaminated water. Image for representation only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto GUWAHATI A team of scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) have developed a biological…

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Class 6 student collapses and dies at residential school in Bengaluru

July 9, 2026 admin

A 12-year-old class six student reportedly collapsed and died at a private residential school in north Bengaluru on July 8. The boy’s family has alleged lack of transparency from school authorities, and that harsh punishment by the school led to the boy’s death. The deceased, Guru Kiran, is the son of Raghavendra, a resident of…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Egyptian Football Association ‘cannot remain silent’ about officiating in loss to Argentina

July 9, 2026 admin

General view of the Egyptian Football Association badge. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said Wednesday (July 8, 2026) it “cannot remain silent” after what it believes was unfair and biased officiating in Egypt’s 3-2 round of 16 loss against Argentina. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan and several players criticised the officiating…

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FIFA’s Infantino targeted by complaint to Olympic ethics body after Trump lobbying on Balogun ban

July 9, 2026 admin

U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a red card during a meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the Oval Office. File picture | Photo Credit: AP FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino, is being referred to Olympic ethics investigators for a possible breach of political neutrality, a human rights group, after U.S. President Donald Trump helped…

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Landslip in Madikeri: Public entry to Raja’s seat banned

July 9, 2026 admin

Raja Seat is one of the prime attractions for tourists in Madikeri. | Photo Credit: File Photo The tourist destination of Raja’s seat in Madikeri will be out of bounds for the public from July 9 to 12 in view of the traffic diversions introduced in the town following a landslide that has occurred near…

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Myanmar assures India that its territory will not be used against India

July 9, 2026 admin

Govind Mohan (right), Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs and Major General Min Thu (left), Deputy Minister, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, at the conclusion of the 23rd National Level Meeting between India and Myanmar. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Myanmar has assured India that the former’s territory would…

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PM Modi in Australia LIVE: PM invites Australian businesses to invest in India, seeks early conclusion of CECA

July 9, 2026 admin

Prime Minister Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour in the Australian capital as part of his visit to the country. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was also present and received the Prime Minister at the ceremonial venue, where the two leaders greeted each other before the ceremony. Earlier, PM Modi…

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Six killed, three injured in MUV-truck collision in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada

July 9, 2026 admin

Six persons from Dharwad were killed and three others injured in an accident involving an MUV (Multi-Utility Vehicle) and a truck near Arabail Ghat of Yallapur taluk in Uttara Kannada district during the wee hours of Thursday (July 9, 2026). All the deceased are from Dharwad and were on a trip to Dharmasthala and other…

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PM Modi calls for deeper India-Australia strategic ties amid global uncertainty

July 9, 2026 admin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shake hands during the Australia-India Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourne, Australia, on July 9, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (July 9, 2026) joined his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, at the India-Australia CEO Forum and Economic Roadmap Business Reception,…

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Crafty Bengaluru celebrates 100th meetup with a craft bazaar and workshops

July 9, 2026 admin

What started as a picnic for craft aficionados at Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park two years ago has now blossomed into a group with over 1,400 members across age groups. Next week, this group — Crafty — will celebrate its 100th meetup with a one-day fest in the city. Reminiscing about how it all started, founder Rahul…

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