PV Sindhu‘s impressive run came to an end at the China Open after the Indian badminton star suffered a hard-fought second-round defeat to home favourite and world No. 4 Chen Yufei on Thursday.Sindhu lost 21-16, 20-22, 18-21 in a gripping contest that lasted nearly 90 minutes. The defeat came just days after she ended a…
Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty fall for second day Indian benchmark indices closed lower for the second consecutive session on Tuesday as weakness in HDFC Bank and rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia kept investors on edge. The BSE Sensex fell 238.41 points (0.31%) to close at 77,470.11, while the NSE Nifty50 declined 50.80 points…
Today is a day that emphasises duty, where loyalty, fairness and honest support are appreciated. In Chinese astrology, July 23, 2026, is Wu Xu Day, or Yang Earth Dog day. It gives a strong urge to act lawfully, practical pressure and a steady mind. How to Navigate Today’s Energy Have a simple schedule for the…
Zendaya talks about reversed roles in the ‘Spider-Man’ franchise. (Image credits: Instagram) Zendaya, the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ star, has revelled in the character of MJ for more than a decade. The 29-year-old’s Marvel character evolved over the franchise instalments. As the cast gears up for the fourth film’s release on July 30, 2026, the…
Punjab PTU is set to release the Round 3 counselling seat allotment result for BTech Engineering and other undergraduate programmes on July 23, 2026. Applicants who completed choice filling can log in to the counselling portal to view their allotment, download the provisional admission letter, and prepare for the subsequent admission process at their allotted…
Lovlina Borgohain (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India has secured its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 even before the opening ceremony, with Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain guaranteed at least a bronze in the women’s boxing competition.The Assam boxer received a direct entry into the semifinals after being handed a bye in her 75kg weight…
The tariffs have significant implications for India, which supplies nearly 47% of generic prescriptions India’s $30-billion pharma industry is staring at a fresh challenge after US President Donald Trump announced that generic medicines imported into the US would face tariffs of 100% from Aug 2028 and 200% a year later, unless companies relocate manufacturing to…
Today’s love numerology offers courage, attraction and greater clarity in the romantic signals. As Mercury becomes direct in the sign of Gemini, it heightens the need for connection. It can make people more apt to show interest rather than hiding their feelings. A quiet admirer can approach for a talk. A crush might reply quicker,…
Reports suggest the Princess of Wales remains concerned for Prince Harry while standing by Prince William as tensions within the royal family continue.Image credit (Instagram) Kate Middleton reportedly wishes to show her support for Prince Harry but finds herself unable to do so due to her husband’s ongoing estrangement from his younger brother. The Princess…
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) recently released a detailed backgrounder titled “White Gold: India’s Cotton Story”, tracing cotton’s journey from cultivation to export and highlighting government schemes aimed at improving productivity, quality and market access. This makes cotton, one of India’s oldest commercial crops, a relevant topic for both prelims and mains preparation, covering agriculture,…