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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…
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Gulveer Singh scripts history, Harjinder Kaur shines with silver as India’s medal tally reaches 12 at CWG 2026
29
Jul
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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…
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Iran targets US troops in surprise missile attack in Middle East; US, Saudi forces hit Iran-backed terrorists in Iraq
29
Jul
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World

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:ย CENTCOMย  In a post on X, CENTCOM stated that…
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Miles Morales set to swing into live-action MCU: Kevin Feige
28
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! ย  Morales is set to make his live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), according to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige. ย  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. ย  The final film in the animated franchise, โ€œSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verseโ€, is set to hit theatres on…
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TDP urges action against rumour-mongers on public exams
28
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. ย  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…
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Henry Ford Quote: Quote of the day by Henry Ford: “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it”; the unexpected hidden travel wisdom
28
Jul
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Henry Ford Quote: Quote of the day by Henry Ford: “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it”; the unexpected hidden travel wisdom

For tourists, the idea of travel is often sold as a collection of picture-perfect beaches, luxury resorts, and Instagram-worthy moments. But for ardent travellers, who have travelled enough, seen enough, they know that the most memorable journeys are rarely planned. The real journey begins when flights are delayed, trains are unexpectedly cancelled, storms and rains take over the carefully planned itineraries or luggage goes missing. How you behave or how you handle these situations define you as a traveller.And perhaps, it is in these moments that Henry Ford's famous quote feels most relevant: "When everything seems to be going against…
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13 Indian sailors facing ‘life-threatening situation’ on ship stranded at Ukraine port amid strikes
28
Jul
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World

13 Indian sailors facing ‘life-threatening situation’ on ship stranded at Ukraine port amid strikes

New Delhi: Thirteen Indian seafarers are among 15 crew members stranded and facing a "life-threatening situation"ย aboard the cargo vessel MV AMIR1 at Ukraine's Chornomorsk port, where ongoing drone and missile strikes have threatened maritime safety, the Forward Seamenโ€™s Union of India (FSUI) said on Tuesday. In an urgent appeal shared on X, the union said the vessel remains docked at Chornomorsk amid continuing hostilities in the region, leaving the crew trapped in a dangerous environment. "MV AMIR1, currently at Ukrainian port Chornomorsk with 15 crew members, including 13 Indian seafarers, is caught in a terrible and life-threatening situation,"ย the FSUI said.…
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Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas assure India of boxing medals at Commonwealth Games 2026
28
Jul
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Sports

Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas assure India of boxing medals at Commonwealth Games 2026

New Delhi: Boxers Preeti Pawar and Priya Ghanghas assured India of two more medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after winning their respective quarterfinal bouts in Glasgow on Tuesday, July 28. Preeti, the Asian Games bronze medallist, stormed into the semifinals in the Women's 54kg, while Priya moved into the last four in Women's 60kg. Preeti defeated Northern Ireland's Nicole Clyde in the quarterfinals by a unanimous 5-0 decision with a dominant display. Priya had to battle it out much harder against the local girl Niamh Mitchell in the 69kg category with a 4-1 split decision in her favour. Preeti…
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‘Where to kill Melania?’: Iran goes personal on Trump in assassination threat to wife, son Barron | VIDEO
28
Jul
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World

‘Where to kill Melania?’: Iran goes personal on Trump in assassination threat to wife, son Barron | VIDEO

Tehran: Iran has released a new propaganda video openly targeting US First Lady Melania Trump and her son, Barron Trump, marking the latest escalation in its anti-American messaging amid heightened tensions with Washington amid the ongoing conflict. Titled "Where to Kill Melania," the video reportedly features footage of the First Lady travelling in her motorcade and visiting various locations across New York City. It also identifies luxury designer stores she is known to frequent, portraying them as potential locations for an attack. What's in Iran's Video Threat to Trump Titled "How to Kill Melania Trump," the video reportedly features images…
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Cricketers pause match, rush to help people after wildfire breaks out near stadium
28
Jul
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Cricketers pause match, rush to help people after wildfire breaks out near stadium

Cambridge: Cricket has witnessed some bizarre interruptions over the years, from bee swarms and solar eclipses to a car parked on the pitch and even the death of King George VI in England in 1951. Now, another extraordinary incident has joined that list after a wildfire erupted near the ground, forcing the match between Whittlesey and Werrington to be halted for nearly 90 minutes as players left the field to help ensure everyone's safety. The incident took place on a field near Aliwal Road in Whittlesey at around 4.40 pm in the evening. The Cambridgeshire Police also said they were…
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