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Economic Uncertainty Forces Young Indians to Delay Major Life Decisions, Survey Reveals

New Delhi, July 18, 2026; Rising financial pressure and an unpredictable economic environment are prompting many young adults to postpone key milestones such as buying a home, getting married, changing careers, or starting a family, according to a recent consumer survey. The findings suggest that financial stability has become a primary concern for both Generation…

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Bangladesh Minority Groups Protest Arrest of Hindu Youth, Demand Immediate Release

Dhaka, July 18: Large-scale demonstrations were held in Bangladesh’s capital on Saturday after the arrest of a young Hindu man sparked widespread anger among minority communities. Members of the Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Unity Council gathered outside the National Press Club in Dhaka, demanding the immediate release of Haridas Chandra Tarani Das and accusing authorities of unfairly…

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DCM Shriram Signs Hybrid Renewable Energy Deal, Targets 176 MW Green Power Capacity

New Delhi, July 18: DCM Shriram Ltd. has announced a major step towards strengthening its clean energy portfolio by entering into a strategic agreement with Serentica Renewables India 38 Pvt. Ltd. to develop a 58 MW hybrid renewable energy project for its chemical manufacturing facility in Bharuch, Gujarat. The proposed project is expected to become…

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CENTCOM Rejects Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Tanker Explosion Allegations Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

Florida (US), July 18, 2026; CENTCOM Iran claims took center stage after the United States Central Command rejected Tehran‘s allegations that two oil tankers exploded after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The denial comes as military tensions between the US and Iran continue to intensify across the Gulf region. In a statement shared…

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PV Sindhu Creates History, Reaches First-Ever Japan Open Super 750 Final

Tokyo, July 18: Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu secured a place in the women’s singles final of the Japan Open 2026, becoming the first Indian player to reach the title clash of the prestigious BWF Super 750 tournament. Sindhu booked her spot in the final after China‘s Chen Yufei was forced to retire with a…

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Priyanka Chopra’s Fierce ‘Mandakini’ Avatar Revealed in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi

New Delhi, July 18, 2026; Fans received a special birthday surprise from Priyanka Chopra as the makers of SS Rajamouli’s much-awaited film Varanasi unveiled her first official character poster. The actress will portray Mandakini, a mysterious and powerful figure in the grand adventure drama scheduled for release next year. The newly released poster presents Priyanka…

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PM Modi Cheers Skyroot Aerospace Ahead of Historic Vikram-1 Launch

New Delhi, July 18, 2026; The Vikram-1 Launch marks a historic milestone for India’s private space sector as Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to Skyroot Aerospace ahead of the country’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle mission. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his best wishes to Skyroot Aerospace as the…

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Sagarika Ghose Slams Action Against Sonam Wangchuk, Calls It a Threat to Democratic Rights

New Delhi, July 18: Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose on Saturday strongly criticised the action taken against climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, describing it as an attack on democratic values and the right to peaceful protest. She alleged that the Centre acted out of concern over Wangchuk’s proposed march to Parliament, which is…

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Greater Noida Authority Launches ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Drive in Ecotech-III

Greater Noida: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), in association with the Industrial Business Association, carried out a plantation drive in Ecotech-III under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign on Friday. GNIDA Additional CEO Saumya Srivastava, accompanied by his wife Surbhi Srivastava, planted saplings along the roadside. Additional CEOs Srilakshmi VS and Sumit…

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Ex Haryana Dy CM Dushyant Chautala Backs Sonam Wangchuk’s Protest, Urges Wider Support for Education Reforms

New Delhi: Former Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Friday extended the Jananayak Janata Party’s (JJP) support to social activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar demanding reforms in the education sector. Accompanied by JJP Youth State President Digvijay Singh Chautala and senior party leaders, Dushyant met Wangchuk at…

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