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School holiday update for July 29: State-wise status as rain disrupts classes in selected districts nationwide No nationwide or statewide school holiday has been declared across India for today, July 29, 2026. Although Guru Purnima is being observed across the country, it is recognised as a restricted holiday, allowing local administrations and individual schools to decide whether educational institutions should remain open or closed.Most schools across the country are functioning as scheduled, with many organising Guru Purnima celebrations, prayer meetings and teacher appreciation programmes on campus. However, several district administrations have announced closures because of heavy monsoon rainfall, severe weather…

Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur NEW DELHI: India added more medals and strengthened its campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Day 6, thanks to a historic silver from Gulveer Singh, another podium finish in weightlifting, and a strong showing in boxing.Gulveer was the standout performer, becoming the first Indian ever to win a medal in the men’s 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games. The Army runner clocked 27:49.78 and stayed with the leaders throughout before finishing second behind Australia’s Ky Robinson with a strong final-lap sprint.Harjinder Kaur also impressed by winning silver in the women’s 69kg weightlifting event…

Law Roach explained in a recent interview that Tom Holland and Zendaya will not be having a second wedding together, and that people should simply respect them and their choices. (Instagram) Famed fashion designer Law Roach, who first teased and broke the news of Zendaya and Tom Holland’s secret wedding, is sharing new details about the two. The fashion designer, who has worked with Zendaya for quite some time, talked about the couple at a recent premiere event. When asked about the possibility of a more public wedding event, Roach quickly squashed any rumours.Law Roach talks about Zendaya and Tom…

File photo: Ships in Hormuz DUBAI: Oman has presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including collecting voluntary fees for using it, a Gulf source and a Western diplomat told Reuters on Tuesday. A senior Iranian source told Reuters that Tehran was yet to respond to the Omani proposals, intended to serve as a basis to end the disruption to trade through the strait caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.President Donald Trump, who abruptly called off a two-week US bombing campaign over the weekend in his latest strategic U-turn, said there…

This tech professional says watch for these 3 signs Career conversations have changed a lot over the past few years. Instead of asking only how much a job pays, many professionals are also thinking about whether they still see a future in their current role. Social media is full of discussions around knowing when to stay, when to wait, and when it finally makes sense to move on. While every career has its ups and downs, many employees struggle to figure out the right time to take that next step.Tech professional Ajay Suneja recently shared his thoughts on this in…

The Haryana Skill Development and Industrial Training Department has published the Haryana ITI Round 2 Merit List 2026, enabling candidates to check their seat allotment status online. Applicants allotted seats must complete document verification and fee payment within the specified deadlines. Admissions have been finalised based on merit, category, trade preferences, and seat availability across participating institutes. Haryana ITI round 2 merit list 2026: The Skill Development and Industrial Training Department, Haryana, has released the Haryana ITI Round 2 Merit List 2026. Students who took part in the second round after revising their choices in Round 1 will be able…

Priya Ghanghas and Preeti Pawar (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Priya Ghanghas (60kg) produced a stunning comeback to beat home favourite Niamh Mitchell, while Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh also reached the semifinals to assure India of at least three bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games boxing competition on Tuesday. However, Parveen Hooda and Kapil Pokhariya bowed out after losing their quarterfinal bouts.Reigning Asian Games champion Priya overcame a slow start to defeat Scotland’s Niamh Mitchell 4-1 in a thrilling quarterfinal. The 20-year-old from Haryana had to battle not only her opponent but also a loud home crowd cheering every…

Recently, Children’s Mercy Hospital patients decorated a wedding dress as a special gift to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce following their wedding ceremony earlier this month at Madison Square Garden. (Instagram) Following Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding ceremony earlier this month, the patients of a Kansas-based hospital, Children’s Mercy Hospital, prepared something extra special for the singer. According to the latest updates, the children at the facility took it upon themselves to make a stunning wedding gown for the ‘Opalite’ singer. The gown itself was a donation, which the patients covered with their talents.Children at Children’s Mercy Hospital make…

File photo: US President Donald Trump with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on Tuesday for their first face-to-face talks since the two countries launched a joint military campaign against Iran, with both leaders seeking to manage differences over the future course of the conflict.The closed-door meeting lasted nearly 90 minutes and was “positive and productive,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, without providing further details, as per AP.After the meeting, Netanyahu described the talks as “excellent”, saying they reflected close coordination between the two allies.”When…

Clothespins have been a household essential for generations, yet few people give much thought to their design. At first glance, the small holes found on either side of a traditional wooden clothespin appear to serve no real purpose beyond holding the spring in place. In reality, these openings are part of a practical design that can make drying clothes more secure and, in some cases, help reduce visible peg marks and wrinkles. Although many people simply clip the two jaws of a clothespin together over a garment, using each side separately can distribute pressure more evenly and improve stability on…