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India enters the story as China begins to rewrite the chips playbook

India and China are pursuing sharply different semiconductor strategies. While China is developing domestic lithography machines to reduce reliance on foreign technology, India is strengthening ties with ASML through Tata Electronics to enter the global semiconductor equipment supply chain. The Tata-ASML discussions could help India build advanced manufacturing capabilities and…

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Dear Nandan: The NEET crisis was never a leak problem. It is a design problem

"I write as someone who has spent three decades inside India's assessment and learning industry, watching this crisis build long before it became urgent. I run a listed company whose credibility depends on the credibility of Indian examinations. So take this as an operator's brief, not applause."

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Nepal communal tensions: Security tightened in Bihar's Madhubani border district

Security has been heightened along the India-Nepal border in Madhubani district. This action follows recent communal violence that erupted in Nepal's Sunsari province. Authorities imposed curfews and prohibitory orders in affected Nepalese districts. Nepalese officials imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of Saptari district. Indian police are conducting surveillance and…

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Motilal Oswal calls Bloomberg delay on India G-Secs a "temporary operational pause," expects inclusion within months

Motilal Oswal believes Bloomberg's G-Sec inclusion delay is a temporary pause. He cited operational issues and foreign investor onboarding as reasons for the delay. India's debt market remains significant for the medium and long term. Global market volatility and geopolitical instability may have influenced the decision. Foreign investors are returning…

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Amit Shah presents Lokmanya Tilak Award to NSA Ajit Doval in Pune

Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the Lokmanya Tilak National Award to Ajit Doval. Doval received the honour for his significant contributions to India's national security. The award ceremony took place in Pune on Saturday. Earlier, Shah paid tributes to Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe on his birth anniversary. Maharashtra leaders joined…

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ONGC plans 150 deepwater wells under Rs 84,084-crore Samudra Manthan Mission

ONGC will drill 150 deepwater wells over seven years. The Samudra Manthan scheme aims to boost domestic oil and gas exploration. This initiative will utilize advanced technologies and global specialists for faster discoveries. The government approved Rs 84,084 crore for this ambitious offshore exploration program. The goal is to strengthen…

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Trinidad restaurateur Carveann David undergoes rare heart procedure in India

Carveann David, a woman from Trinidad, has successfully undergone advanced heart failure treatment in India, receiving a groundbreaking permanent transcatheter implant, marking a first in the Delhi-NCR region. This innovative procedure has alleviated her severe valve leakage and fluid accumulation, allowing her the simple joy of sleeping on her stomach…

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Canada keeps study, work permit processing time unchanged for Indians; visitor, super visas take longer

Canada's latest update shows study and work permit processing times for India remain stable. Visitor visa applications from India are now taking slightly longer to process. Super visa applications for Indian parents and grandparents also face a longer wait. Study permits from India are processed in an estimated five weeks.…

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Rishabh Pant trains with MS Dhoni in Ranchi ahead of Sri Lanka Test series

In preparation for the upcoming Test series, Rishabh Pant is honing his skills alongside MS Dhoni in Ranchi. Pant is integral to India's Test lineup, while reports suggest Dhoni could extend his career in a mentorship capacity with Chennai Super Kings, despite stepping back from the game due to injuries.…

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How are you, dad? A lush-green Indian state is grappling with an ageing problem

Kerala, India's fastest-ageing state, is emerging as a blueprint for tackling the country's ageing population and elderly care challenges. With low fertility, rising life expectancy and migration reshaping families, the state is introducing dedicated elderly welfare policies, geriatric healthcare, caregiver training and senior living models that could shape India's response…

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India's record renewable generation in July cuts coal's share in power mix to 1-year low

India's coal power generation fell to its lowest point in a year during July. Renewable energy sources reached a record high, contributing twenty percent to the nation's power mix. Solar and wind output exceeded one hundred gigawatts for the first time in history. Hydropower generation declined due to lower rainfall…

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RBI likely to hold repo rate at 5.25%, market to focus on policy guidance: Nuvama

The Reserve Bank of India will likely keep its repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent. Policymakers are expected to adopt a cautious wait-and-watch approach for now. Inflation risks remain elevated due to supply chain and oil price concerns. Financial conditions have tightened, reducing the immediate need for rate action.

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When will Bhogapuram Airport start flights?

The Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram will commence commercial flights on August 17. This new facility near Visakhapatnam has an initial annual passenger capacity of six million people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the airport, which was completed ahead of schedule. The airport is developed on 2,200 acres…

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He lost jobs, saw his business collapse & almost gave up on life; one phone call from his wife changed everything, making him first Indian to complete marathon at North Pole

Life lessons: Ram Gopal Kothari overcame repeated job losses, business failures and financial hardship to achieve a remarkable feat. He went on to become the first Indian to complete a marathon at the Geographic North Pole, running across floating Arctic ice in extreme conditions. His journey is a powerful story…

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India's gross GST collections rise 15.4% to Rs 2.11 lakh crore in July

India's GST collections reached Rs 2.11 lakh crore in July 2026, reflecting a 15.4% growth year-on-year. The surge in revenue was largely driven by strong domestic performance, alongside a significant 28.8% leap in import tax collections. Together, these key elements propelled the remarkable fiscal results, underscoring the continuing upward trend…

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RBI's FCNR, forex schemes draw $40.81 billion in inflows so far

Significant capital inflows have been recorded, thanks to the proactive measures taken by India's central bank. The Reserve Bank of India facilitated a total of $40.81 billion in foreign exchange influx, of which $36.7 billion derived from Foreign Currency Non-Resident deposits. Support also came through swap facilities for External Commercial…

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JSW MG Motor India posts highest-ever monthly wholesales in July, dispatches rise 22% to 8,158 units

JSW MG Motor India reported a twenty-two percent rise in dealer dispatches for July. The company achieved its highest-ever monthly wholesale numbers during this period. New energy vehicles contributed over eighty percent of the total sales volume. This strong performance reflects the company's diverse and appealing vehicle portfolio. Robust retail…

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Indian companies are about to raise prices, putting RBI's inflation outlook to test

Indian companies are preparing for price increases on various products soon as commodity costs rise due to ongoing global conflicts. Consumers can expect higher prices for everyday items ranging from toothpaste to tires. Demand is expected to remain stable during the upcoming festival season. Policymakers are closely monitoring inflation pressures…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 India schedule today, August 1: Lovlina Borgohain eyes boxing gold, Gulveer Singh targets second medal; check match timings

India will target a rich medal haul at the Commonwealth Games on August 1, with 10 boxers, led by Lovlina Borgohain, fighting for gold. Gulveer Singh will look to add to his 10,000m silver in athletics, while India's judokas aim to continue their historic run. Indian athletes will also be…

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally India today: Where the count stands after Neeraj Chopra's silver

CWG 2026 India Medal Tally: India's medal count reached twenty-three at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Ten Indian boxers advanced to gold medal bouts, guaranteeing more medals for the nation. Weightlifting and judo contributed significantly to India's medal collection during the competition. Tejaswin Shankar and Neeraj Chopra secured medals…

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Friendship Day 2026 Date: When and how to celebrate in India

Friendship Day 2026 falls on Sunday, August 2, following India's established tradition. The United Nations officially recognizes July 30 as International Day of Friendship. Bollywood's Kuch Kuch Hota Hai popularized the August date for exchanging friendship bands. Modern celebrations involve digital messages and personal gifts among friends. Both dates are…

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India to get 11 new flying schools to tackle India's 30000+ pilot shortage

Airports Authority of India awarded eleven new flying training slots with an aim to boost domestic pilot training capacity. The expansion will help meet the projected demand for over thirty thousand pilots. New facilities will add hundreds of training aircraft and simulators. This initiative will reduce foreign training dependence and…

Times Life

How Animals That Live in Darkness Evolved Their Extraordinary Adaptations and What They Teach Us

When Eyes Become ExpensiveThe Mexican blind cavefish, Astyanax mexicanus, is the same species as its sighted river-dwelling relatives. Put them side by side and you see almost identical bodies, except the cave population has no eyes at all, just smooth skin where the sockets would be. This happened across roughly…

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Why Cattle Egrets Follow Buffalo and What Their Symbiosis Reveals About Animal Foraging

The Numbers Behind the WalkA cattle egret foraging alone catches roughly one prey item per minute. Walking behind a large mammal, a buffalo, a cow, an elephant, that number jumps to 3.6 prey items per minute. The figure comes from a 1965 field study by H. Heatwole published in The…

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Neeraj Chopra says his comeback is on track as India scripts historic Commonwealth Games 2026 javelin medal double

Neeraj Chopra secured silver and Yashvir Singh claimed bronze in the javelin throw event. This marked a historic medal double for India on the Commonwealth Games podium. Chopra expressed happiness sharing the podium with Singh after his personal best performance. He noted his season-best throw indicates a successful comeback with…

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