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Glasgow: India’s Raja Muthupandi secures a silver medal during the men’s 65kg weightlifting final at the 23rd Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow, Scotland. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)(PTI07_27_2026_000017B) Raja Muthupandi won the silver medal in the men’s 65kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, adding another podium finish to India’s strong start in the sport.The 26-year-old lifted 126kg in the snatch and 160kg in the clean and jerk for a combined total of 286kg to finish second. Malaysia’s Muhamad Aznil Bin Bidin claimed gold with a Commonwealth Games record total of 299kg, while Papua New Guinea’s Morea Baru secured bronze…

China achieves 99% hybrid rice seed cloning with HUAXU gene, cuts annual seed costs China’s new hybrid rice can preserve its high-yield traits across generations, potentially allowing farmers to replant seeds instead of buying new ones every year.Scientists at the China National Rice Research Institute in Hangzhou have developed a self-cloning hybrid rice system that maintains superior crop yields while achieving over 99 per cent cloning efficiency. Led by researcher and professor Wang Kejian, the study was published in the academic journal Vita on July 21, with additional details reported by the Global Times.The breakthrough targets a long-standing barrier in…

Few household pests are as unwelcome or as hard to get rid of completely as cockroaches. They turn up in kitchens, bathrooms, and storage spaces across Indian homes, drawn in by the promise of food, warmth, and moisture, and once they settle in, clearing them out can feel like an uphill battle. Many people would rather try natural, kitchen-shelf remedies before reaching for chemical sprays, but it’s worth setting expectations early: no common food ingredient can actually kill cockroaches instantly, no matter how often that claim does the rounds online. What certain natural substances can do is repel cockroaches or,…

The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 notification has been released on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will begin the CAT 2026 registration process from 10 am on August 3, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms until 5 pm on September 15, 2026.CAT is the national-level entrance examination for admission to the 21 IIMs and several other leading business schools, including Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) Delhi, S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon, Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT).CJP Jantar…

Kriti Sanon who was recently seen in ‘Cocktail 2’ has been in the industry for 12 years and now has a list of achievements to her credit. Apart from winning a National Award, Kriti has been a part of some memorable movies and also achieved success in terms of wealth and luxuty. She has added a luxurious new address to her portfolio with the purchase of a stunning sea-facing duplex penthouse in Mumbai’s upscale Pali Hill locality. Acquired in 2025, the lavish residence offers sweeping views of the Arabian Sea and ranks among the city’s most premium celebrity homes.Located in…

Glasgow: India’s Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, right, after defeating Pakistan’s Sumama Rehman during the men’s 55kg boxing round of 16 at the 23rd Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow, Scotland. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)(PTI07_27_2026_000003A) India’s Jadumani Singh Mandengbam produced another assured display at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, defeating Pakistan’s Sumama Rehman by unanimous decision to book his place in the men’s 55kg boxing quarter-finals and keep India’s medal hopes alive in the category.The Manipur boxer claimed a dominant 5-0 victory in Sunday’s Round of 16 contest in Glasgow, showing control throughout the bout to overcome his Pakistani opponent and move into the last eight.The…

A stormwater pond in Calgary appears filled with Prussian carp A stormwater pond in Calgary appears filled with Prussian carp; the invasive fish can produce all-female clone-like offspring and spread through drainage routes.Residents living in the northwest Calgary community of Evanston noticed that a local stormwater pond seems packed with Prussian carp, sparking serious concern over the spread of the invasive species through city drainage systems. According to Rural Roots Canada, the discovery shows how easily unwanted aquarium pets can take root in local waterways.While nobody knows exactly how the fish first got into Alberta, experts think the problem started…

A family holiday turned into every parent’s worst nightmare A holiday is meant to create happy memories, but for one family visiting Rajasthan’s beautiful lake city of Udaipur, the trip ended in a heartbreak that they’ll remember for the rest of life. As per several media reports, on Saturday morning, a two-year-old girl died after falling into Lake Pichola from a window at a lakeside heritage hotel. Police informed that the family of three was travelling from Delhi to Udaipur for a vacation. They were staying at Hotel Jagat Niwas, located on the banks of the iconic lake Pichola. The…

The Medical Counselling Committee is expected to publish the NEET UG Counselling 2026 timetable shortly, paving the way for undergraduate medical admissions. Qualified candidates will be able to register, submit their college preferences and participate in seat allotment rounds for 15% All India Quota seats. State counselling authorities will independently conduct admissions for the remaining state quota seats. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) anticipates the release of the NEET UG counselling schedule for 2026 soon on the official website, neet.nta.ac.in. These top medical candidates would like to become MBBS or BDS doctors in a government hospital or college, so they…

Many actors enjoy successful careers in Bollywood before choosing to step away from the movies. The biggest example of that is Bhagyashree who chose to leave the industry after getting married despite becoming a star with ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’. Salman’s other co-star, actor Kanchan is one such example. Having shared screen space with stars like Salman, Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, and Akshay Kumar, she also carved a niche for herself in South Indian cinema before eventually leaving the film industry after being repeatedly typecast. So, where is Kanchan today?Born on April 17, 1970, Kanchan developed an interest in…