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1/32678 odds come true after India extends toss losing streak to 15

London, July 31 -- India's worst nightmare came true at The Oval after captain Shubman Gill lost his fifth consecutive toss against England on Thursday, and the nation's 15th successive, turning the 1... Read More


76.6% rural households report rise in consumption over past year: NABARD survey

New Delhi, July 31 -- In a sign of economic momentum, the July 2025 round of the Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS), released by NABARD recently, reveals that 76.6% of rural house... Read More


To deter 'Pacing Threat' China's assertiveness, US says ties with S Korea must remain "strategically sustainable"

Seoul, July 31 -- US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasised the urgent need to ensure that the South Korea-US alliance remains "strategically sustainable" amid growing concerns over China's aggress... Read More


India-UK FTA seen as buffer against US trade headwinds: Economist

New Delhi, July 31 -- The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is expected to help India manage the impact of 25 per cent tariff announced by the United Stat... Read More


Himachal apple growers call for nationwide protest on August 13; demand land rights, export safeguards

Shimla, July 31 -- A high-level meeting was held on Thursday between apple growers' associations of Himachal Pradesh and the state's Horticulture Minister, Jagat Singh Negi, to address key issues plag... Read More


ICRA upgrades hospital sector outlook to 'Positive'; Rs 32,000 Cr capex planned by FY27

New Delhi, July 31 -- ICRA has revised its outlook for India's hospital industry from 'Stable' to 'Positive,' citing continued robust performance and strong growth projections for FY2026. The report ... Read More


"Tried to create narrative of 'saffron terrorism' to hide their failures": Shiv Sena's Shrikant Shinde takes aim at Congress after Malegaon blast verdict

New Delhi, July 31 -- Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde has accused the Congress party of creating a narrative of "saffron terrorism" in an effort to hide their own failures in curbing terrorism. Shinde's ... Read More


"Congress conspiracy of Hindu terror has been destroyed": BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad on Malegaon verdict

New Delhi, July 31 -- BJP leader Ravishankar Prasad on Thursday welcomed the special NIA court's decision to acquit all accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, alleging that the entire case was part ... Read More


"Congress's conspiracy of Hindu terror has been destroyed": BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad on Malegaon verdict

New Delhi, July 31 -- BJP leader Ravishankar Prasad on Thursday welcomed the special NIA court's decision to acquit all accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, alleging that the entire case was part ... Read More


England win toss for fifth consecutive time, opt to bowl against India in final Test, Bumrah misses out

London, July 31 -- England stand-in captain Ollie Pope won the toss and elected to bowl in the final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against India at The Oval on Thursday. The toss was initiall... Read More