Month: July 2026

CWG 2026: On comeback trail, discus thrower Seema collects bronze medal

July 31, 2026 admin

Indian discus thrower Seema Kaliramna clinched a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Credit: X/ @Media_SAI Indian discus thrower Seema Kaliramna, who overcame post-pregnancy arthritis to resume her sporting career just last year, clinched a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow despite marginally falling short of her personal best in the…

Sports

Why is it difficult to contain the growing Ebola outbreak in DRC? | Explained

July 31, 2026 admin

The story so far: The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to tighten its grip even as latest figures indicate that the number of deaths caused by the disease has crossed 1,500. As of July 28, 2026, Congo has recorded 3,442 cases and 1,521 deaths, according to data from the country’s…

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Veteran playback singer Jamuna Rani is no more

July 31, 2026 admin

Jamuna Rani. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Veteran playback singer Jamuna Rani, whose distinctive voice earned her a special place in South Indian cinema, died in Bengaluru on Thursday (July 30, 2026). She was 88 and was renowned for rendering thousands of songs in Tamil, Telugu, and even Sinhalese films during a career spanning…

Nation

DPR for Adilabad-Armur rail line completed, says Railways Minister

July 31, 2026 admin

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed a delegation of BJP MLAs from Telangana, led by Legislature Party leader A. Maheshwar Reddy, that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed new railway line between Adilabad-Armur railway had been completed and that the project would shortly be taken up for approval process. The Union Minister also…

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NSE says SEBI agrees in principle on settlement offer over past lapses for ₹1,491.21 crore

July 31, 2026 admin

NSE’s auditor ‌said ⁠in the exchange’s results ⁠report that the bourse had received a letter from SEBI accepting NSE’s ‌proposed settlement offer. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The National Stock Exchange said ‌on Thursday (July 30, 2026) that the Securities and Exchange Board ⁠of India (SEBI) has granted in-principle approval to settle certain past regulatory…

Business

India-based sales agent of Iran’s Mahan Air among entities facing U.S. sanctions

July 31, 2026 admin

File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. sanctioned six entities and individuals, including India-based Skiez Travels, for supporting Iranian airline Mahan Air, claiming that they helped sustain a terrorist enterprise. The U.S. Department of Treasury announced the sanctions on Thursday (July 30, 2026) on the companies operating as general sales…

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What are the various charges banks collect from customers | Explained

July 31, 2026 admin

The story so far: Both public sector and private banks have been charging customers fees for various services they provide, such as the use of debit cards, ATM facilities, and account maintenance charges. While some of these charges have now been withdrawn, especially by public sector banks (PSBs), some others have seen an increase over…

Business

Karnataka collects ₹4,779 crore from 68 NH toll plazas in 2025-26

July 31, 2026 admin

Karnataka collected ₹4,779.37 crore in user fees from 68 operational toll plazas on National Highways during 2025-26, according to data. The State has witnessed a steady rise in both toll collections and the number of operational fee plazas over the past five years. The figures were provided by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways…

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Rupee rises 20 paise to 95.30 against U.S. dollar in early trade

July 31, 2026 admin

Rupee maintained its upward trajectory, rising 20 paise to 95.30 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on July 31. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/istockphoto The rupee maintained its upward trajectory, rising 20 paise to 95.30 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (July 31, 2026), tracking foreign capital inflows and a…

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Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco’s border, at least nine die

July 31, 2026 admin

Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory, with at least nine dying in the attempt. The announcement came after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements to manage a border crisis…

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