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Amritpal Singh added to FBI’s ‘most wanted’ list over alleged role in international drug trafficking network

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Amritpal Singh added to FBI’s ‘most wanted’ list over alleged role in international drug trafficking network

Washington: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has added an Indian national Amritpal Singh to its 'most wanted' list, alleging his involvement in an international drug trafficking network operating across North America. According to the FBI, the 30-year-old is wanted for his alleged role in a conspiracy involving the trafficking of cocaine and methamphetamine. The agency has also urged the public to come forward with any information that could help trace his whereabouts. The FBI claims that Amritpal Singh is associated with the Ravinder Dhanda Organised Crime Group, which is allegedly based in Canada's Vancouver. Investigators allege that the…

West Bengal government employees to get 20% dearness allowance, October salary before Durga Puja

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West Bengal government employees to get 20% dearness allowance, October salary before Durga Puja

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said state government employees will receive a 20 per cent additional dearness allowance (DA) and their October salaries before Durga Puja. The Chief Minister also said he is committed to reducing the dearness allowance gap between central and state government employees. He also stated that the government is planning to implement the 7th Pay Commission this fiscal. He said that terms of reference (ToR) for the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) have already been prepared and would be constituted once finalised. Chief Minister gives instructions to the Finance Minister and Finance Secretary Addressing…

Spain, England, Portugal among 55 European nations threaten to boycott next FIFA World Cup

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Spain, England, Portugal among 55 European nations threaten to boycott next FIFA World Cup

New Delhi: European football's governing body, UEFA, is moving toward an emergency consultation with all 55 of its member associations, like Spain, England, Portugal and France among others, as resistance grows against a FIFA proposal to introduce outside investment into a newly created commercial entity linked to the sport's biggest competitions. UEFA is currently seeking to convene a virtual meeting before the end of the week to coordinate a response to FIFA's plans, with a boycott of a future World Cup among the options expected to be discussed. The move follows strong concern within European football over the direction of the…

HUL shares rebound nearly 4% post Q1 results rout, here’s why

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HUL shares rebound nearly 4% post Q1 results rout, here’s why

Mumbai: Shares of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) rebounded nearly 5 per cent on Wednesday, a day after falling nearly 7 per cent following its April-June quarter earnings. The stock opened in the green at Rs 2,043.65, a gain of Rs 20.5 or 1.01 per cent, from the previous close of Rs 2,023.15 on the BSE. The positive momentum continued, and the scrip touched an intraday high of Rs 2,103.50, a gain of Rs 80.35, or 3.97 per cent, from the last closing price.

India condemns attacks on maritime vessels in Strait of Hormuz, calls West Asia escalation ‘deeply concerning’ at UNSC

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India condemns attacks on maritime vessels in Strait of Hormuz, calls West Asia escalation ‘deeply concerning’ at UNSC

United Nations: India strongly condemned the recent attacks on several maritime vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the escalating hostilities in West Asia as "deeply concerning." Calling for restraint at the UNSC, New Delhi urged all parties to ensure the restoration of safe and unimpeded navigation and trade through international waterways. Describing West Asia as a region of "immense importance" to India, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, said that "after a brief pause in the ongoing conflict in the region, there has been a worrying resumption of attacks and escalation of hostilities. This is deeply…

29 July, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex surges 657 points, Nifty above 24,150, IT stocks rally

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Jul

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29 July, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex surges 657 points, Nifty above 24,150, IT stocks rally

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened on a strong note on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, amid mixed global cues as crude oil prices rebounded after falling 14% in three sessions amid escalation in the US-Iran war. While the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 657.85 points or 0.85 per cent to start the session at 77,423.77, the Nifty gained 191.3 points to open at 24,176.65. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 76,765.92 and the Nifty 50 at 23,985.35. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the green in the early trading session. While the BSE Midcap…

Gulveer Singh scripts history, Harjinder Kaur shines with silver as India’s medal tally reaches 12 at CWG 2026

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Gulveer Singh scripts history, Harjinder Kaur shines with silver as India’s medal tally reaches 12 at CWG 2026

Glasgow: India continued its impressive run at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, as Day 6 brought more reasons to celebrate. The contingent added two silver medals to its tally through long-distance runner Gulveer Singh and weightlifter Harjinder Kaur, while Indian boxing also guaranteed at least three medals after multiple boxers advanced to the semi-finals. Although a few events ended in disappointment, India's athletes once again delivered when it mattered the most. The latest medals have taken the country's overall tally to 12 medals, helping India climb to ninth place in the Commonwealth Games medal standings. Harjinder Kaur delivers career-best…

Iran targets US troops in surprise missile attack in Middle East; US, Saudi forces hit Iran-backed terrorists in Iraq

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Jul

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Iran targets US troops in surprise missile attack in Middle East; US, Saudi forces hit Iran-backed terrorists in Iraq

Washington: Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles targeting US military forces in the Middle East, in what the US Central Command (CENTCOM) described as an "attempted surprise attack." The strike marks Iran's first direct attack on a US military base in the region since US President Donald Trump paused planned military strikes against Tehran last Friday to allow diplomatic efforts to continue. The strikes came hours after US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for high-level talks which focused heavily on Iran. All Iranian missiles intercepted: CENTCOM In a post on X, CENTCOM stated that…

Miles Morales set to swing into live-action MCU: Kevin Feige

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Jul

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Entertainment

Miles Morales set to swing into live-action MCU: Kevin Feige

Fans may soon find Miles Morales, the beloved protagonist of the animated "Spider-Verse" films, swinging by the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Morales is set to make his live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), according to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige. In an interview, Feige indicated that the studio intends to introduce Spider-Man's Black alter ego in a live-action appearance in a future film; however, only after he is done with saving the world in the Sony Pictures' animated trilogy. The final film in the animated franchise, “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse”, is set to hit theatres on…

TDP urges action against rumour-mongers on public exams

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Jul

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Politics

TDP urges action against rumour-mongers on public exams

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu on Tuesday defended the Andhra Pradesh government's conduct of the District Selection Committee (DSC) teacher recruitment examination, alleging that the opposition YSRCP was spreading rumours about the recruitment process, and urged the Centre to consider provisions to punish those deliberately spreading misinformation about public examinations. Speaking during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, Lavu said the previous DSC examination held in 2018 faced delays and irregularities, with answer papers evaluated only in 2022. He urged the Government to look…