VP Radhakrishnan lauds India’s medal-winning performances at CWG 2026

New Delhi [India], July 30: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan congratulated Indian athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit, Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath and Murali Sreeshankar on their medal-winning performances at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. In a post shared on X, the Vice President congratulated Gavit on winning the gold medal and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath on securing silver in… Continue reading VP Radhakrishnan lauds India’s medal-winning performances at CWG 2026

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J-K: Tourists praise Srinagar’s Dal Lake as welcome escape from heat

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 30: Tourists from different parts of the country began their day by soaking in the refreshing morning weather at Dal Lake in Srinagar, enjoying traditional Shikara rides across the calm waters while taking in the scenic beauty of Kashmir. The tranquil atmosphere, cool breeze and mirror-like reflections on the… Continue reading J-K: Tourists praise Srinagar’s Dal Lake as welcome escape from heat

Japan cuts FY2026 growth forecast to 0.9 pc as higher oil prices weigh on economy

Tokyo [Japan], July 30: The Japanese government has lowered its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 0.9 per cent from the earlier estimate of 1.3 per cent, citing the impact of higher crude oil prices on the country’s import-dependent economy, according to a report by Kyodo News. The report said the revised… Continue reading Japan cuts FY2026 growth forecast to 0.9 pc as higher oil prices weigh on economy

Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 PM amid ruckus over alleged firing during July 20 student protest

New Delhi [India], July 30: The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Thursday and will meet again at 2 PM amid uproar by members over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on the alleged firing during the July 20 student protest and his allegations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. During the proceedings, Lok Sabha Speaker… Continue reading Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 PM amid ruckus over alleged firing during July 20 student protest

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Meta-backed research finds exposure to ‘untrustworthy’ social media is rare. Fine print is less reassuring

SYDNEY: (Jul 30) How much of what you see on social media comes from sources that repeatedly post falsehoods? And if that content quietly vanished from your feed, would you believe anything different months later? A new study published today in Science Advances offers the most rigorous answers yet. It comes from a collaboration between… Continue reading Meta-backed research finds exposure to ‘untrustworthy’ social media is rare. Fine print is less reassuring

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Curfew in parts of Nepal bordering India continues for fourth day following communal tensions

KATHMANDU: (Jul 30) An indefinite curfew continued in several parts of Nepal’s India-bordering Sunsari district in the Koshi province for a fourth day on Thursday, following communal violence that left one person dead and several injured. The security situation in the district is gradually improving, said Assistant Chief District Officer, Sunsari, Poshan Lamichhane. The district… Continue reading Curfew in parts of Nepal bordering India continues for fourth day following communal tensions

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Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from international cricket

MUMBAI: (Jul 30) Senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, saying that the time is right for him to “move on”. The 38-year-old played an overall 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India in a career which began in 2013. However, he has not… Continue reading Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from international cricket

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MP: Farmers end strike as govt raises moong procurement to 60 pc, suspends fertiliser e-token system

BHOPAL: (Jul 30) The Madhya Pradesh government has agreed to procure 60 per cent of the moong crop from eligible farmers, extended the procurement deadline and halted the e-token system for fertiliser distribution, prompting agitating farmers to call off their protest in Bhopal. The announcement came on Wednesday night following talks between representatives of the… Continue reading MP: Farmers end strike as govt raises moong procurement to 60 pc, suspends fertiliser e-token system

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Assam flood remains grim; IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Arunachal, Nagaland

GUWAHATI: (Jul 30) The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Thursday even as water receded from most parts of the state, with the death toll rising to 78 and over three lakh people continuing to reel under the deluge, officials said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), however, forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied… Continue reading Assam flood remains grim; IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Arunachal, Nagaland

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Mamdani says not interested in “back-and-forth” with Netanyahu, says protecting Jewish New Yorkers a “top priority”

New York [US], July 28: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said that he was “not interested in getting into a back-and-forth” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after being asked about the Israeli leader’s criticism of his past calls regarding the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to Fox News. Speaking during an unrelated… Continue reading Mamdani says not interested in “back-and-forth” with Netanyahu, says protecting Jewish New Yorkers a “top priority”

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