Month: July 2026

How India’s life insurance sector funds government expenditure

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How India’s life insurance sector funds government expenditure

When the government borrows, the question that follows is rarely asked aloud: who lends? A large part of the answer is the life insurance sector. Every year, millions of households across India pay premiums into life insurance policies. That money is reinvested, for decades, in the very securities that finance government expenditure — roads, railways,…

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Business

Formula One | A fortnight of fine margins: How Austria and Silverstone reset the tussle for the title

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Formula One | A fortnight of fine margins: How Austria and Silverstone reset the tussle for the title

Formula 1’s back-to-back swing through the Red Bull Ring and Silverstone has reshaped the 2026 championship in ways few saw coming a fortnight ago. At Spielberg, George Russell converted a controversial pole — set under yellow flags — into his second win of the season, holding off a fast-recovering Max Verstappen. The result pushed Russell…

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Sports

Water crisis dominates Dindigul Corporation Council meeting

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Water crisis dominates Dindigul Corporation Council meeting

Corporation Council meeting under way in Dindigul. | Photo Credit: G. KARTHIKEYAN Water crisis dominated Dindigul Corporation Council meeting held on Monday. The meeting was presided over by Mayor J. Ilamathi and Corporation Commissioner J. Prem Anand. Several councillors said drinking water was supplied only once in every four days. Uninterrupted water supply should be…

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Nation

Dutch ice cream brand Magnum opens R&D, innovation centre in Bengaluru

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Dutch ice cream brand Magnum opens R&D, innovation centre in Bengaluru

The new Bengaluru RD&I centre will work closely with TMICC’s global design centre in Colworth, U.K., and Regional Innovation hub in Istanbul, Turkey. Amsterdam-based The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) has opened its new research, design and innovation (RD&I) centre in Bengaluru. The new Bengaluru RD&I centre will work closely with TMICC’s global design centre…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Cubarsi — the heartbeat of Spain’s backline

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Cubarsi — the heartbeat of Spain’s backline

Giving it all: Cubarsi delivered yet another masterclass against Portugal as Spain continues to maintain a clean sheet. | Photo Credit: Issei Kato While Lamine Yamal continues to steal the headlines with his attacking brilliance, Pau Cubarsi has quietly become the backbone of Spain’s backline at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 19-year-old Barcelona defender…

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Sports

Trent shares tumble over 12% after Q1 revenue growth misses estimates

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Trent shares tumble over 12% after Q1 revenue growth misses estimates

Shares of retail major Trent ended over 12% lower on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) after its June quarter revenue growth missed market expectations. The Tata Group stock tanked 12.42% to end at ₹2,928.05 on the BSE. During the day, it plunged 12.69% to ₹2,919. At the NSE, the stock tumbled 12.44% to ₹2,927.80. The stock…

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Holiday for schools, PU colleges in DK on July 8

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Holiday for schools, PU colleges in DK on July 8

The holiday applies to all primary, high school, and residential schools, and to pre-university and residential pre-university colleges. | Photo Credit: H.S. MANJUNATH The Dakshina Kannada district administration has declared a holiday for children from anganwadis to class 12 on Wednesday in view of the India Meteorological Department declaring a red alert for extremely heavy…

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Trump berates NATO, praises Turkey’s Erdogan as summit starts

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Trump berates NATO, praises Turkey’s Erdogan as summit starts

U.S. President Donald Trump praised his “chemistry” with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrived in Ankara for a NATO summit on Tuesday (July 7, 2026), while hitting out at European allies for their response to his war in Iran. Mr. Trump was greeted personally by Mr. Erdogan on the tarmac as he descended…

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World

Snakes and Ladders game helps drive home road safety message in Khammam

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Snakes and Ladders game helps drive home road safety message in Khammam

Police officials create road safety awareness using a giant Snakes and Ladders board in Khammam on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT A novel road safety awareness initiative using the traditional board game – Snakes and Ladders drew widespread attention at the inaugural ceremony of the Road Safety Awareness Centre in Khammam on Tuesday. Director…

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Argentina vs Egypt, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Messi’s champion side faces stern test in Salah’s steely Egypt

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Argentina vs Egypt, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Messi’s champion side faces stern test in Salah’s steely Egypt

Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; ‌Enzo Fernandez, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez. Egypt: ⁠Mostafa Shoubir; Mohamed Hany, Yasser ⁠Ibrahim, Ramy Rabia, Karim Hafez; Mohanad Lashin, Emam ‌Ashour, Marawan Attia, Mostafa Zico; Mohamed Salah, Haissem…

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