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PM Modi targets Rahul Gandhi ahead of Monsoon Session
20
Jul
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Politics

PM Modi targets Rahul Gandhi ahead of Monsoon Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a pointed swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday while celebrating the successful rocket launch by Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace, noting that the achievement belonged to a team of young innovators with an average age of 28, "not some 56-year-old young man". ย  Speaking during his customary address ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, PM Modi praised the country's startup ecosystem and highlighted Skyroot's recent milestone as a moment of pride for India's youth, while also urging the Opposition to ensure a productive legislative session. He noted that the youth of India…
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HDFC Bank, Axis Bank fall 5% post quarterly results, Bank Nifty drops over 1.5% | Markets
20
Jul
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Business

HDFC Bank, Axis Bank fall 5% post quarterly results, Bank Nifty drops over 1.5% | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of leading private banks are under pressure, having fallen around 5 per cent due to profit-booking following the announcement of their financial results for the April-June quarter of FY27. The sharp fall also comes amid a decline in benchmark indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, driven by a surge in crude oil prices amid fresh tensions between the US and Iran. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was quoted 2.41 per cent higher at USD 90.22 per barrel.ย The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 523.22 points to 77,628.23 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 134.10 points to 24,198.25.…
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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli overtake Dilshan-Sangakkara in elite list with solid partnership against England | Cricket
20
Jul
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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli overtake Dilshan-Sangakkara in elite list with solid partnership against England | Cricket

London: India took on England in the third and final ODI of the ongoing series between the two sides. The teams took centre stage at the Lordโ€™s Cricket Ground in London on July 19th, and the game began with England batting first and posting a total of 388 runs in the first innings.ย  Chasing down the target, it was the performance of Rohit Sharma that stood out. Opening the innings, the veteran batter smashed his 51st international century and went on to score 138 runs in 110 deliveries, shutting down his critics and even shutting down the recent retirement talks.ย …
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Hawkins Cookers to trade ex-date for Rs 140 dividend this week, check full details here | Markets
20
Jul
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Hawkins Cookers to trade ex-date for Rs 140 dividend this week, check full details here | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of kitchen appliance manufacturer Hawkins Cookers will be on investors' radar this week as they will trade ex-date for a dividend of Rs 140 per equity share with a face value of Rs 10 each. However, this will be paid following shareholder approval at the 66th Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for July 29, 2026. The company announced the dividend while declaring financial results for the January-March quarter. The firm's quarterly profit rose 16 per cent, and yearly profit jumped 14 per cent.ย  Hawkins Cookers Rs 140 Dividend The dividend announcement was made by the company's board of…
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Donald Trump lingers on podium in awkward moment as Spain lift FIFA World Cup, video goes viral | Football
20
Jul
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Donald Trump lingers on podium in awkward moment as Spain lift FIFA World Cup, video goes viral | Football

HighlightsSpain defeat Argentina 1-0 to win FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The triumph secured Spain's second men's FIFA World Cup title. The final match was played at New York New Jersey Stadium. New York: Spain celebrated their FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph in style after edging past defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time, but the biggest talking point after the final whistle was not just the trophy lift. An awkward moment involving US President Donald Trump during the post-match presentation ceremony quickly grabbed attention, with videos of the incident spreading rapidly across social media. Trump, who presented the World…
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Hormuz remains on edge as ship catches fire near coast of Oman amid escalating US-Iran conflict | World
20
Jul
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World

Hormuz remains on edge as ship catches fire near coast of Oman amid escalating US-Iran conflict | World

Dubai: A commercial vessel caught fire in the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz early onย Monday, adding another layer of uncertainty to the rapidly escalating military confrontation between the United States and Iran. The incident occurred near the Omani coastline, with British maritime authorities confirming the blaze but saying the cause of the fire remains unknown. The development comes as the conflict between Washington and Tehran enters a more dangerous phase, with both sides intensifying military operations that are now affecting regional shipping, energy security and civilian infrastructure across the Middle East. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), operated by…
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Spain crowned FIFA World Cup champion after Ferran Torres secured 107th minute win vs 10-man Argentina | Football
20
Jul
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Spain crowned FIFA World Cup champion after Ferran Torres secured 107th minute win vs 10-man Argentina | Football

New York: Spain lifted their second FIFA World Cup, courtesy of a 106-minute strike from Ferran Torres to secure a 1-0 victory over 10-man Argentina in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Monday morning.ย  Torres finished from close range after Nico Williams headed a deep cross back across goal. The breakthrough came minutes after Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a second bookable offence in stoppage time at the end of normal time, leaving the defending champions to play extra time with 10 men. Spain dominated possession throughout the match but struggled to break down…
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US launches fresh airstrikes on Iran; Trump says hitting ‘very hard’ to honour American troops killed | World
20
Jul
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US launches fresh airstrikes on Iran; Trump says hitting ‘very hard’ to honour American troops killed | World

Washington: The United States launched a new round of airstrikes early Monday targeting Iran after a US service member was killed and another injured during the "controlled detonation" of a downed Iranian drone in northern Iraq, announced the US Central Command (CENTCOM).ย The fresh strikes mark the ninth consecutive night of American military operations against targets in Iran as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. As the strikes began, a ship caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz near the coastline of Oman, the British military said. It was unclear what sparked the blaze off Oman, which has been…
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Lionel Messi looks inconsolable after FIFA World Cup final, cries heart out after collecting silver medal | WATCH | Football
20
Jul
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Lionel Messi looks inconsolable after FIFA World Cup final, cries heart out after collecting silver medal | WATCH | Football

New York: Spain won the FIFA World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina. It is their second title in history, which ended the defending champions' reign and denied Lionel Messi another World Cup triumph. The decisive moment arrived early in the second period of extra time when substitute Ferran Torres reacted quickly following a brilliant back-heeled pass from Nico Williams. He converted the chance after missing plenty in the second half and it also ended a tense contest that saw Argentina struggle to make any sort of impact.ย  Notably, their task had become significantly more difficult before…
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