Month: July 2026

Like Tokyo Olympics, India can end five-decade World Cup medal drought: Harmanpreet

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Like Tokyo Olympics, India can end five-decade World Cup medal drought: Harmanpreet

Indian men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh believes his side is capable of ending the country’s five-decade-long World Cup medal drought, saying the team heads into next month’s showpiece event with the same belief and preparation that helped it end a 41-year Olympic podium wait at the Tokyo Games. India had snapped a 41-year Olympic medal…

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We don’t have many options in any department: Former skipper Anjum Chopra

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We don’t have many options in any department: Former skipper Anjum Chopra

Former skipper Anjum Chopra. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Former skipper Anjum Chopra doesn’t think that removing Harmanpreet Kaur from captaincy is a solution as the Indian women’s team do not have quality back-up options in any of the departments. While another legendary former skipper, Mithali Raj, has urged the selectors to look at…

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Delhi HC dismisses PIL over Sonam Wangchuk’s removal from Jantar Mantar

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Delhi HC dismisses PIL over Sonam Wangchuk’s removal from Jantar Mantar

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk speaks in a video message from Medanta Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment during his indefinite hunger strike, in Gurugram. Photo: X/@Wangchuk66 via PTI Photo The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) against the forcible shifting of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar…

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BJP, Oppn. take divergent view of police action on protesters

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BJP, Oppn. take divergent view of police action on protesters

Policemen stand guard during the protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Wednesday defended the Centre’s handling of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest, with MP Bansuri Swaraj saying the government had acted with “sensitivity” and remained open to dialogue. Her party colleague…

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‘Fit cause’, ‘valid demand’: Haryana musicians back protesting students

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‘Fit cause’, ‘valid demand’: Haryana musicians back protesting students

Singer and lyricist Gulzaar Chhaniwala urged PM Narendra Modi to listen to the students. | Photo Credit: @gulzaarchhaniwala/Instagram Prominent singers and rappers from Haryana have come out in support of students protesting at Jantar Mantar over alleged examination paper leaks and seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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Tribal held for possession of country made guns, explosives in Vellore

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Tribal held for possession of country made guns, explosives in Vellore

Forest officials seized two country made guns, raw meat, explosives, and other materials. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A 53-year-old farmer was arrested for possession of two country made guns and crude bombs on his farmland at Peechamanthai, a tribal village on the outskirts of Vellore Corporation on Wednesday. Forest officials said that the arrested…

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2,390 village panchayats declared TB-free in 2025

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2,390 village panchayats declared TB-free in 2025

In 2025, 2,390 village panchayats in Tamil Nadu were identified as tuberculosis-free and declared as “TB-free panchayats”, according to a press release issued by the Health department. Health Minister K.G. Arunraj conducted a district-wise review of the measures being undertaken to achieve TB-free Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. He also reviewed the State’s achievements and progress…

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In Puducherry, a budget without a proper government

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In Puducherry, a budget without a proper government

Even though more than two months have passed since Chief Minister N. Rangasamy of the All India N. R. Congress took oath on May 13, 2026, the Union Territory still has no portfolio allocation.  | Photo Credit: The Hindu Within weeks, the Puducherry government will present its first Budget since the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)…

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Commuters rail as metro station closures disrupt their schedule

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Commuters rail as metro station closures disrupt their schedule

The DMRC announced the closures around 11.30 a.m., but many passengers said they did not receive any notification. | Photo Credit: R.V. MOORTHY Large-scale disruptions were reported by metro passengers on Wednesday after the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) closed the entry and exit gates at 16 stations for seven hours as part of restrictions…

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BU manages surge in hostel admissions after commissioning new building with 58 rooms

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BU manages surge in hostel admissions after commissioning new building with 58 rooms

A room with the capacity to accommodate four students in the new Vasuki Hostel at Bharathiar University in Coimbatore. Bharathiar University has been able to manage with the surge in hostel admissions for the 2026-27 session owing to the inauguration of a new hostel at the start of this month. Constructed at a cost of…

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