[3:52 pm, 20/7/2026] sheetal 10x: The government has ruled out any immediate plans to abolish the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on listed equities, ending fresh speculation over a possible rollback of the levy that has been demanded by sections of the investment community. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Minister […]
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India’s monsoon is becoming increasingly unpredictable, with longer dry spells interrupted by intense bursts of rainfall, raising concerns over agricultural output, food prices and electricity demand. According to Bloomberg, the country recorded its fifth-driest June on record, with rainfall nearly 40 percent below normal, before heavy downpours in early July brought about a month’s worth
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A report by The News Minute, cited by National Herald, has claimed that Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) allocated nearly Rs 670.97 crore in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds to 20 organisations linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) between 2013 and 2025. According to the report, the findings are based on ONGC’s CSR
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India’s ODI series defeat to England exposed more than selection problems. It has highlighted the absence of a settled blueprint for the 2027 World Cup. With less than two years to go for the World Cup, India still appears to be searching for the right balance, the right combinations and clearly defined roles. The series
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Ferran Torres delivered the defining moment of his international career by scoring the winning goal as Spain defeated Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final, completing a remarkable turnaround after weeks of criticism and scrutiny. The Barcelona forward entered the final carrying the weight of expectations. Although he scored 21 goals in 49 appearances for
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Just days after the BCCI dismissed speculation over Rohit Sharma’s ODI future, the former Indian captain let his bat do the talking before addressing the rumours himself. Ahead of the third ODI against England at Lord’s, reports had claimed the match could be Rohit’s final appearance in India’s colours. The speculation prompted an intervention from
The Centre is set to introduce The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha, proposing to make intentional obstruction or disturbance during the singing of Vande Mataram a criminal offence. The amendment seeks to bring the national song under the ambit of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour
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Spain claimed the FIFA World Cup for the second time in their history after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute. The final was defined by discipline and defensive organisation rather than attacking spectacle. Spain controlled possession for much of the contest
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup bronze medal match produced one of the most remarkable scorelines in tournament history as England defeated France 6-4 in Miami, setting multiple long-standing World Cup records. Third-place playoffs are traditionally viewed as consolation fixtures, with both teams recovering from semifinal defeats. However, England and France produced an open, attacking contest
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Sachin Tendulkar’s international career is synonymous with India. Across 24 years, he became the country’s highest run-scorer, scored a record 100 international centuries and carried Indian cricket through multiple eras. But two years before making his debut in Indian colours, Tendulkar took the field for Pakistan! The incident dates back to a festival match at
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