Month: July 2026

Far-right Alternative for Germany party re-elects leaders as protesters, police clash

July 4, 2026 admin

Delegates at the national convention of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party on Saturday (July 4, 2026) overwhelmingly re-elected its leaders, including the popular but controversial Alice Weidel, as tens of thousands of protesters aimed to disrupt the meeting, and some clashed with police. Alternative for Germany, or AfD, met in the eastern city of…

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‘Free Bird’: Bengaluru Central Prison launches apparel brand handcrafted by inmates

July 4, 2026 admin

‘FREE BIRD-Tailored for Change’ shirts handcrafted by skilled inmate artisans under the Karnataka Prison Livelihood & Rehabilitation Initiative. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru has launched “Free Bird”, a new brand of premium ready-made linen shirts stitched by prison inmates as part of an ambitious rehabilitation and skill-development initiative….

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OMCs executives, analysts emphasise E20 compliant, thoroughly tested amid raging concerns

July 4, 2026 admin

Amid raging concerns concerning the impact of the petrol fuel blended with one-fifth ethanol on vehicles, automobile makers and experts in a press conference here Saturday sought to re-assure about there being no impact and the blending paradigm having followed thorough testing measures. The press conference, addressed by a panel of experts and automakers, sought…

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Laser Power & Infra’s ₹742 crore IPO to open on July 9

July 4, 2026 admin

Kolkata-based Laser Power & Infra Limited (LPIL), an integrated manufacturer of power cables, conductors and specialised products for the power transmission and distribution industry, will launch its ₹742 crore initial public offering (IPO) on July 9. The issue will close on July 13, according to its red herring prospectus. The IPO comprises a fresh issue…

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Mali government reports rebel attacks targeting northern towns

July 4, 2026 admin

A general view shows traffic moving along a main road in Bamako on July 4, 2026. Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies hit Mali with fresh coordinated attacks on July 4, 2026, striking multiple towns and a prison just months after hobbling the country’s military junta with a similar wave of assaults. | Photo Credit:…

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Demand raised for government hospital to serve coastal villages in Thoothoor zone

July 4, 2026 admin

INFIDET, a fishermen development trust submitted a petition to the district administration seeking the upgradation of the upgraded Primary Health Centre (PHC) into a government hospital to better serve residents of the region. The petition stated that the upgraded PHC in Thoothoor caters not only to the residents of Thoothoor zone, but also people from…

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Being top buy at TNPL auction high point of Ashwanth’s roller-coaster ride

July 4, 2026 admin

From a wicketkeeper-batter Ashwanth has turned into a mystery spinner. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement During Lucknow Super Giants’ pre-season camp in Chennai earlier this year, Rishabh Pant had a duel with a net bowler set up by the team’s assistant coach, Lance Klusener, to score 15 runs. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter managed to clear the target off…

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Heavy rains in Belagavi and surrounding areas

July 4, 2026 admin

A file photo of rains in Belagavi district. | Photo Credit: File photo Heavy rains lashed parts of Belagavi district on Saturday (July 4), kindling hopes among farmers. The four major rain gauges in the district recorded 75 mm of rainfall in 24 hours. However, there were some reports of damage too. The bridge-cum-barrage on…

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India’s P-8i maritime patrol aircraft in Hawaii for RIMPAC exercise

July 4, 2026 admin

Indian Navy’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft P-8I arrived in Hawaii to participate in RIMPAC 2026, the international maritime exercise, themed ‘Partners: Integrated and Prepared’. Photo: @IndianEmbassyUS Indian Navy’s P-8i maritime patrol aircraft is in Hawaii to participate in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise – the world’s largest naval exercise hosted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet….

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DVAC seizes ₹3.66 lakh unaccounted cash from Ramanathapuram municipal office

July 4, 2026 admin

In a search conducted all night long by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) officials at the Ramanathapuram Municipal Office, ₹3.66 lakh was seized. Further, an investigation is under way regarding a UPI digital transaction transfer of ₹25 lakh found in the account of a Revenue Inspector. On Friday evening, a team led by…

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