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Asmita Dey wins historic gold in Judo at Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow

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Jul

Sports

Asmita Dey wins historic gold in Judo at Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow

London: Judoka Asmita Dey on Friday scripted history and a historic gold medal for India in women's 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 in Scotland's Glasgow. With this, Dey became the first ever Indian to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Judo. 23-year-old Dey, who is from Tripura, defeated Heidi Quach of Canada to win her historic gold. Dey faced a tough contest from Quach and was on the backfoot after conceding a yuko before receiving a penalty, which allowed her opponent to take control of the match in the initial moments. However, she made…

BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday accused Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for making “fabricated” allegations in the Lok Sabha in violation of the House rules.

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Jul

By The Press Editor

Politics

BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday accused Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for making “fabricated” allegations in the Lok Sabha in violation of the House rules.

A day after submitting breach of privilege notice to the Speaker Om Birla, BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday accused Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for making "fabricated" allegations in the Lok Sabha in violation of the House rules. He said he has submitted a notice to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking action against Gandhi.The former Union minister also accused the opposition parties of insulting the armed forces and the police, alleging that their leaders question military operations, level false allegations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah and use objectionable language in Parliament. Thakur…

Scenic monsoon bus trips in India: Beautiful routes that should be on every traveller’s bucket list |

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Jul

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Scenic monsoon bus trips in India: Beautiful routes that should be on every traveller’s bucket list |

Scenic monsoon bus trips in India The monsoon season transforms India into a breathtaking landscape of mist-covered hills, lush green forests, rain-washed highways, and vibrant heritage destinations. From scenic coastal drives and tranquil hill escapes to culturally rich cities, the rainy season is the perfect time to experience some of the country's most picturesque routes. For travellers looking to enjoy these journeys in comfort, there are buses offering convenient connectivity across some of India's most beautiful destinations, making every monsoon trip relaxing, sustainable, and memorable.Bengaluru to Puducherry PuducherryThe Bengaluru to Puducherry route offers a refreshing journey through scenic countryside before…

Harsh Singh scripts history to win gold in Judo at Commonwealth Games 2026

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Jul

By The Press Editor

Sports

Harsh Singh scripts history to win gold in Judo at Commonwealth Games 2026

New Delhi: India's medal tally at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 in Scotland's Glasgow continued to increase on Friday after judoka Harsh Singh won a gold for the country in men's 60 kg category. Singh defeated Australia's Joshua Katz to win this historic gold medal. Notably, his victory came just moments after Asmita Dey won a gold medal in women's 48 kg category, defeating Canada's Heidi Quach. With Singh's victory, India's gold medal tally at the ongoing Commonwealth Games has increased to six. 23-year-old Singh faced a tough contest from Katz in the beginning, but, he struck decisively with just 41…

Zoe Saldaña to receive Special Pardo honour at Locarno Film Fest

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Jul

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Zoe Saldaña to receive Special Pardo honour at Locarno Film Fest

Actor Zoe Saldaña will be honoured with the Special Pardo (Special Leopard) award at the 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, where she will also participate in a special public conversation on August 10. The festival organisers announced that Saldaña, known for her performances in 'Guardians of the Galaxy', 'Emilia Perez' and 'Lioness', will receive the prestigious honour during this year's event, which runs from August 5 to August 15. Italian musician Claudio Simonetti, best known for composing scores for cult horror classics such as 'Suspiria' and 'Dawn of the Dead', will also be recognised at the…

Healthcare stock trades near 52-week high as benchmark indices gain; YTD return is 95.99%

31

Jul

By The Press Editor

Business

Healthcare stock trades near 52-week high as benchmark indices gain; YTD return is 95.99%

Mumbai: Shares of hospital chain Park Medi World Ltd surged over 8 per cent on Friday, July 31, 2026, as the stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, traded higher amid foreign fund inflows and a decline in crude oil prices. While the 30-share BSE Sensex gained 49.91 points to 77,970.95. Nifty added 28 points to 24,343.65. However, profit-taking in IT stocks confined the rally. Amid this, the stock opened in the green at Rs 282.95, a gain of Rs 3.85 or 1.37 per cent from the previous close of Rs 279.10 on the BSE. Amid a spurt in volume…

Banks to stay closed for these many days in August 2026, check full list of holidays released by RBI

31

Jul

By The Press Editor

Business

Banks to stay closed for these many days in August 2026, check full list of holidays released by RBI

New Delhi: If you have any important banking work to attend to in August, be sure to check the holiday list before leaving home. According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will be closed for a total of 14 days in August 2026 across various states. This includes Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays, as well as holidays for several regional and religious festivals. Therefore, it's best to plan your banking ahead of time. Banks will remain closed on these dates In August 2026, banks will be closed on August 2, 4, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16,…

Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal reach boxing final at CWG 2026, team India qualifies for mixed 4x400m relay final

31

Jul

By The Press Editor

Sports

Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal reach boxing final at CWG 2026, team India qualifies for mixed 4x400m relay final

New Delhi: The Indian contingent continues to soar high at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with boxers Preeti Pawar and Ankush Panghal reaching the final of their respective boxing events; another medal has been assured for India at the Games. World number three Preeti Pawar put forth a marvellous showing and made her way into the women’s 54kg final. She defeated Zambia’s Catherine Mwape with a 5-0 decision. While the opening round began with the two stars exchanging punches evenly, Pawar took command of the clash after the first few minutes. The five judges ended up awarding every single round to…

PM-KISAN scheme extended for 5 years, total outlay stands at over Rs 3.15 lakh crore

31

Jul

By The Press Editor

Business

PM-KISAN scheme extended for 5 years, total outlay stands at over Rs 3.15 lakh crore

New Delhi: In good news for millions of farmers across the country, the Union Cabinet on Friday approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme for the next five years till the 2030-31 fiscal year with an outlay of Rs 3,15,614 crore. This scheme will now be in effect from the financial years 2026-27 to 2030-31. Briefing the media, Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Cabinet has proposed a budget of over Rs 3.15 lakh crore for this scheme, ensuring eligible farmers continue to receive financial assistance as before. Under the PM Kisan Yojana, eligible…

Jasprit Bumrah passes fitness test, cleared to play in upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka | Report

31

Jul

By The Press Editor

Sports

Jasprit Bumrah passes fitness test, cleared to play in upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka | Report

New Delhi: In a major development, star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly been cleared to play for the Indian team ahead of their two-game Test series against Sri Lanka. It is interesting to note that India will be taking on Sri Lanka in the first Test of the series at the Galle International Stadium from August 15th. Notably, as the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) announced the squad for the upcoming series, star man Jasprit Bumrah was included in the squad subject to fitness, as he had sustained an impact injury during the recent ODI series…