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Glasgow Commonwealth Games ends as flag and baton handed to next host India

Glasgow hosted the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games. India received the flag and baton for the 2030 Centenary Games. Ahmedabad will host the prestigious sporting event in Gujarat. India achieved a strong fourth position with 39 medals at the 2026 Games. This marks India's second time hosting the Commonwealth…

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Gold medalist Jaismine Lamboria to be India’s flag-bearer at Glasgow CWG 2026 closing ceremony

Jaismine Lamboria will carry India's flag at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony. She is a two-time world medalist and reigning champion in boxing. India will host the next Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad in the year 2030. The handover segment will showcase India's rich culture and core values. This event highlights…

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Commonwealth Games closing ceremony to offer first glimpse of Ahmedabad 2030: Date, time, live streaming, Indian performers & other details

Glasgow will officially welcome Ahmedabad as the 2030 Commonwealth Games host city. The King's Baton Relay will travel across all 74 Commonwealth nations and territories. India secured 39 medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The closing ceremony will feature a blend of global and Indian artistic talent. Ahmedabad's…

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Blind chess player from Ahmedabad wins Gujarat University tournament: Defeats more than 100 sighted opponents from 50 colleges; his friend with partial vision secures third place

Blind chess player from Ahmedabad, Rahul Vaghela has won the Gujarat University chess tournament, beating over 100 sighted competitors from 50 colleges. His friend Dhruv Bhuva, who has partial vision, finished third. Three visually impaired players featured in the top 10. Both train at the Blind People's Association in Ahmedabad.

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Gujarat weather today, July 31: Red alert in Vadodara, Ahmedabad; check Jamnagar, Gandhinagar forecast

Gujarat Weather Today, July 31, 2026: Gujarat anticipates widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall on Friday and Saturday. A deep depression is moving westward towards the state, bringing intense weather activity. Several districts are under red alert for exceptionally heavy rainfall, with others facing an orange alert. This forecast follows…

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Ahmedabad gearing up to deliver historic 2030 Commonwealth Games, says Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghvi

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi on Tuesday said preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad are gathering pace, with the state working closely with international sporting bodies to deliver a historic edition of the Games.

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Draft final probe report of AAIB in Ahmedabad plane crash will be filed in October, SC told

The Supreme Court will receive the draft final report on the Air India flight AI-171 crash in October. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is preparing this report in a sealed cover. Simulation tests have been conducted as requested by petitioners in the ongoing investigation. The Federation of Indian Pilots can…

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India's salary hotspots are no longer just the biggest metros

India's salary growth is becoming more geographically balanced, with Tier-2 cities such as Ahmedabad, Visakhapatnam, Nagpur and Jaipur recording projected increments close to leading metros, according to TeamLease's FY2026-27 Jobs and Salaries Primer. The shift reflects manufacturing expansion, industrial corridors and rising enterprise investments beyond traditional technology hubs.

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Govt plans 44 airports for Hub and Spoke flights to boost global connectivity

India is developing a Hub and Spoke aviation model to become a global hub. Air India launched new flights connecting smaller cities to international destinations. This initiative aims to provide seamless travel for passengers from Tier-II and Tier-III airports. The government plans to develop 4 hubs and 40 additional airports…

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Heavy rain triggers flooding in Gujarat; Ahmedabad-Viramgam Highway closed

Ahmedabad-Viramgam Highway closed due to excessive water flow from heavy rainfall. Authorities are maintaining extra vigilance in Dholka and Viramgam areas. Rescue operations have relocated hundreds of people as a precautionary measure. South Gujarat, especially Valsad, received extremely heavy rainfall causing widespread flooding.

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Gujarat rains see massive relief ops from NDRF, Army and ICG; 40k shifted, 2637 rescued, 5 dead

Heavy rains in Gujarat triggered massive rescue operations by the Army, Coast Guard, NDRF and SDRF, evacuating over 40,500 people and rescuing 2,637 more, with five deaths reported across Tapi, Valsad, Anand, Mehsana and Panchmahal districts.

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3M India temporarily shuts Ahmedabad plant amid heavy rains; operations at other facilities remain unaffected

3M India has temporarily suspended its Ahmedabad plant operations due to severe weather conditions. Heavy rainfall and flooding in the region have caused this temporary shutdown of manufacturing. Restoration work is expected to take several days as water levels begin to recede. The company stated that assets are insured and…

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Incessant rains displace 38,000 in Gujarat; Army, NDRF roped in for rescue ops

Gujarat continues to face severe flooding for a third consecutive day. Thousands of people have been relocated to safer places and many others rescued. Emergency response teams and the Army are actively involved in rescue operations. Schools have been shut and train services cancelled due to waterlogged routes. Authorities are…

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Gujarat School Holiday Tomorrow, July 24: Check school and college closure updates, IMD rain alert and weather forecast

Heavy rainfall continues to lash Gujarat, prompting school closures in several districts. Authorities have issued red alerts for multiple areas as intense rain causes widespread disruption. Educational institutions in Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and Surat will remain closed on Friday. Over 1,200 people have been rescued from rain-affected regions across the state.…

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Weather Tomorrow, July 24: What will weather be like in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad & other cities? Check IMD's rain forecast

Weather tomorrow, July 24: Several parts of India will witness rain and thunderstorms on Friday, July 24. Heavy rainfall is forecast for western, northern, and northeastern regions of the country. Major cities are also expected to experience cloudy skies and showers throughout the day. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds…

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India will leave lasting institutional legacy with 2030 CWG: Mandaviya

India will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. The nation aims to leave a lasting institutional legacy for Commonwealth sport. Discussions included governance reforms and strengthening the anti-doping framework. India supports establishing an annual forum for translating decisions into action. The country is ready to host a historic and…

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More Indians choosing roads over runways for a Dil Chahta Hai moment

India's expanding highway network and more long weekends are fuelling a sharp rise in Uber Intercity road trips, with Tier-2 city routes growing fastest. Uber data shows travellers increasingly choosing road travel for weekend getaways, heritage destinations and leisure holidays as improved highways reshape intercity travel across India.

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Ahmedabad's world-class infrastructure sealed India's 2030 CWG bid: Commonwealth Sport CEO

India secured the 2030 Commonwealth Games hosting rights due to its excellent existing infrastructure. Commonwealth Sport CEO Katie Sadleir highlighted India's proposal aligning with the Games Reset model. The nation's strong performance and passion for the Games also strengthened its bid significantly. India's ambition to host the 2036 Olympics further…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Date: Check when it's starting, venue, opening ceremony time, performers & India’s flag bearers

Glasgow will host the Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2, 2026. The opening ceremony will feature KT Tunstall and Nathan Evans. Indian athletes Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will carry the national flag. Competition days will run from July 24 to August 1. Ahmedabad will host the 2030…

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Why Jain Ahimsa Goes Further Than Vegetarian Food: Nonviolence in Thought, Word, and Karma

The Life in a RootA Jain monk will not eat a carrot. Not because of any dietary restriction in the conventional sense, but because pulling a carrot from the earth destroys the entire plant, and in Jain philosophy, that plant is alive in a way that demands moral consideration. The…

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6 Science-Backed Reasons to Try Cold Water Exposure for Immunity and Recovery in India

1. It Cuts Sick Days, and There Is a Number to Prove ItA 2016 randomized controlled trial published in PLOS ONE followed 3,018 adults in the Netherlands who switched to cold showers for 30, 60, or 90 seconds daily. The group that finished the cold cycle reported 29% fewer sick…

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How Termite Architecture Is Teaching Engineers Ventilation and Cooling Design They Never Imagined

The mound that outperforms your air conditionerMacrotermes michaelseni, a termite species common across sub-Saharan Africa, builds mounds that can rise four to five metres above the ground and extend several metres below it. Inside, the colony maintains a temperature of roughly 30.5°C year-round. Outside, temperatures swing between 3°C at night…

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Nine killed, six injured in blast at illegal firecracker factory in Ahmedabad

Nine people died and six were injured after a powerful explosion at an illegal firecracker factory. The blast occurred Saturday afternoon in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city, triggering a significant fire. Injured individuals were promptly shifted to local hospitals for urgent medical treatment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and announced financial…

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Weather today, July 17: From Delhi's heat to Bengaluru's partly cloudy skies, check forecast for major cities

Delhi anticipates a high of 40 degrees Celsius on Friday, remaining the hottest metro. Mumbai expects stable temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius throughout the day. Hyderabad's forecast shows a gradual temperature increase over the coming week. Pune and Kolkata will experience their own distinct city-specific weather patterns. Chennai and Ahmedabad…

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ITC Hotels Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 35% to Rs 180 crore; acquires GHK Hospitality for Rs 155 crore

ITC Hotels reported a thirty-six percent rise in net profit for the first quarter. Consolidated revenue from operations also increased compared to the previous year. The company announced the approved acquisition of GHK Hospitality & Infrastructures Ltd. This strategic move will expand their owned-asset portfolio in Ahmedabad. The hotel business…

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