Month: July 2026

French far-right chief Marine Le Pen cleared to run for President but with ankle tag

July 7, 2026 admin

French far-right chief Marine Le Pen’s political future remained uncertain on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) after a court cleared her to run but wearing an ankle tag, potentially hampering a campaign for next year’s presidential elections when her party has its strongest chance yet of winning power. A lower court last year had sentenced Ms….

World

Telangana sets target of 12 crore workdays under VB-GRAM G scheme

July 7, 2026 admin

Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka) on Tuesday directed officials to ensure the generation of 12 crore workdays across Telangana under the VBG Ram-G scheme during the current financial year. Addressing a video conference with District Additional Collectors (Local Bodies) and other officials, the Minister reviewed the Gram Panchayat Comprehensive Development Plan…

Nation

Being able to talk cricket with Warne was great: Isa Guha

July 7, 2026 admin

Isa Guha. | Photo Credit: P.K. Ajith Kumar When Shane Warne first asked Isa Guha her opinion on cricket, and respected that, she felt she had arrived as a commentator. One of the pioneering female pundits, she is a popular voice on both television and radio. The former England seamer is also one of the…

Sports

Three arrested, several others booked for producing illicit liquor, wine during raids across Telangana

July 7, 2026 admin

Excise officials with the accused along with the seized liquor and wine in Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement Three persons were arrested and illicitly produced wine and liquor were seized during multiple raids conducted by Excise officials across Telangana as part of a crackdown on unauthorised alcohol production, sale and transportation. Acting on information…

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Telugu translation of Tulu short story collection released

July 7, 2026 admin

Naakuru, the Telugu translation of writer Vasanth Kumar Perla’s 10 short stories in Tulu, was released at the Press Club in Mangaluru on Tuesday. In a press note, the Bhoomigeetha Literary and Cultural Association said that the 10 short stories showcase Tulu culture and folk tradition. The work has been translated by Ranganatha Rao from…

Nation

Rupee rises 48 paise to close at 94.95 against U.S. dollar

July 7, 2026 admin

Representative image. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee appreciated 48 paise to close at 94.95 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday (July 7, 2026), on improved global risk sentiments as higher traffic flows through the Strait of Hormuz reduced supply uncertainties. Forex traders said market sentiment was also buoyed after Saudi Arabia slashed August…

Business

The captain is the focal point of pressure; he always feels the heat

July 7, 2026 admin

It is one of cricket’s ironies that players welcome captaincy despite knowing that the chances of escaping its psychological and physical damage are low. Great captains are often those who hide their trauma well. Even those who enjoy the job and have a profound effect on the game reach a point when the ‘honour’ doesn’t…

Sports

Fazal murder case: evidence missing from Ernakulam CJM court recovered

July 7, 2026 admin

Mohammed Fazal, an activist of the National Development Front (NDF) (now the proscribed Popular Front of India), was hacked to death near a mosque in Thalassery on October 22, 2006. (Photo for representation) A vital piece of evidence—a blood-stained towel—in the case related to the alleged murder of Mohammed Fazal, an activist of the National…

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Stock markets snap four-day rally amid profit booking; Trent tumbles over 12%

July 7, 2026 admin

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) due to last-minute profit-taking after a four-day rally and weak Asian trends. Paring its early gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 104.35 points, or 0.13%, to close at 78,180.72. During the day, it climbed 379.85 points, or 0.48%, to 78,664.92. The…

Business

Youremanorborne, Flight Of Fancy, Perfect Attitude, Rambo, Perfect Legend and Aristocratic Queen catch the eye

July 7, 2026 admin

Youremanorborne, Flight Of Fancy, Perfect Attitude, Rambo, Perfect Legend and Aristocratic Queen caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (July 7). Inner sand: 600m: Lena (rb) 40. Pleased. Kaori (Srinath) 38.5. Strode out well. 1000m: Money Bags (G. Vivek) 1-7, 600/39.5. In fine fettle. Bellavita (Sachin) 1-7.5, 600/41. Moved freely….

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