Ladakh announces AHDCs for 7 districts, proposes new UT-level body

Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra announced reforms to enhance grassroots governance, including new Tehsildar postings, divisions for Public Works and Health Engineering, and extended benefits of the LAHDC Act to new districts.

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Ola Electric's small vendors wait longer as dues pile up

Ola Electric's overdue payments to MSME suppliers jumped to 80% of outstanding dues from 4.6% since its 2024 listing, coinciding with NCLT insolvency petitions from three vendors and a 5% share slide.

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Israel’s Buffer-Zone Military Strategy

In Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, the Jewish state addresses the Islamist threat from alliances led by Iran and Turkey.

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New on shelves: Four books to read in July

A play on institutional failure, stories of daredevil grandmothers, a book on the work of therapists and other titles to read this month

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SpaceX extends losses, hovers near IPO price after 39% plunge from peak

SpaceX shares have dropped 5.3% to $137.68, just above its IPO price, following a month of volatility. Despite strong fundamentals, the stock's recent decline is attributed to profit-taking and a market reassessment of tech valuations, losing nearly 39% from its peak.

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ITR: Attention taxpayers! Excel utility for ITR-5 and ITR-7 released — Details

As the 31 August deadline nears, taxpayers can use the Income-Tax Department’s Excel Utility for ITR-5 and ITR-7 on the e-filing portal for FY26. This allows offline preparation of returns before digital submission, ensuring timely processing.

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U.S. & Iran Choose Bombs Over Diplomacy To Take Control Of Strait of Hormuz

The US and Iran have escalated tensions with sharp claims over the strategic Strait of Hormuz following a weekend of attacks.Iran struck a container ship in the strait, triggering US strikes on dozens of Iranian sites including air defences, radar, missiles, and drones.Iran responded by targeting US-linked facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman, with missile alerts sounding in Bahrain.The vital waterway, key to global oil and gas trade, is now the main flashpoint.

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Why are generic weight loss drugs losing steam?

Despite a surge in generic semaglutide options, recent data indicates that market dynamics are shifting, affecting sales forecasts and patient onboarding rates.

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India merchandise trade gap hits a 5-month high on war pangs

India’s merchandise exports rose 15.5% to $40.4 billion in June, but the imports grew even faster, widening the merchandise trade deficit to a five-year high of $30.4 billion. The deficit for the June quarter was $86.86 billion, up from $68.75 billion a year ago.

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Wangchuk loses 8.25 kg on day 16 of hunger strike, blood sugar drops below 70

Wangchuk, 59, has lost 8.25 kg, his blood sugar levels have repeatedly fallen below 70 mg/dL (normal fasting levels are around 100 mg/dL), and he is experiencing constant dizziness, severe muscle loss and visible weakness, with his rib cage now clearly visible, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said.

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FIFA WC 2026: Ex-England player expects Three Lions to ‘put Messi to bed’

Lionel Messi will be facing England for the very first time in international football when Argentina take on the Three Lions in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals.

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