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Caliber Mining IPO subscribed 23.37 times on day 2

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-20T14:01:21+00:00

The IPO has a fresh issue of equity shares worth ₹400 crore and an offer-for-sale of shares worth ₹50 crore by promoters

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Tens of thousands of Cockroach movement protesters defy police with Delhi march

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T14:01:14+00:00

Youth-led group calls on education minister to quit in one of India’s largest anti-government rallies in yearsTens of thousands of protesters have defied police orders and descended on Delhi to demand the resignation of India’s education minister in one of the largest anti-government demonstrations in years.A huge crowd, largely made up of students and gen Z-ers, filled the streets in the heart of India’s capital from early Monday morning shouting anti-government slogans. Hundreds had already camped out overnight. Continue reading...

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Toronto film festival: Helen Mirren, Chris Rock and Seth Rogen lead lineup

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T14:00:43+00:00

The 51st edition of the Canadian festival will also feature world premieres starring Taron Egerton, Amanda Seyfried and Chase InfinitiWorld premieres of films led by Helen Mirren, Seth Rogen and Chris Rock lead the lineup for this year’s Toronto film festival.The September festival, taking place after the Venice film festival, has previously seen the premieres of Oscar-winning movies such as Green Book, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Still Alice, Dallas Buyers Club and Silver Linings Playbook. Continue reading...

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Louisiana communities are left in the dark on toxic air – and industry helped keep it that way

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T14:00:43+00:00

Lawmakers weakened community air monitoring as industry pushed back against greater scrutinyKimbrelle Kyereh lives just a few hundred feet from the massive chemical storage tanks in St Rose, in south-eastern Louisiana. Oily fumes sometimes drift into her home, bringing headaches, nausea and insomnia. On one such night, she grabbed her son at 3am and fled to an all-night Ihop.In 2023, after years of coping with the noxious odors, Kyereh began collecting air samples in her yard for a local environmental justice group. But soon after, Louisiana passed an industry-backed law that sharply restricte

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Oberoi Realty to launch projects in Mumbai, Thane, Alibaug

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-20T13:56:41+00:00

This would include redevelopment of two housing societies at Pedder Road in Mumbai and two towers in Kolshet area of Thane

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‘My shirt is wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T13:51:42+00:00

Drivers in West Midlands say buses ‘unbearable’ during heatwaves, raising employee and passenger safety fearsBus drivers in the West Midlands have spoken out about the “horrendous” working conditions they have experienced during heatwaves, which led to 40C temperatures in their cabs.The UK was hit by high temperatures and dry weather in three successive heatwaves, in which temperatures topped 37C in June, when the country recorded its hottest ever June day. Last week, the Met Office warned climate extremes are becoming the “new ‘normal’ for the UK”. Continue reading...

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‘My shirt was wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T13:51:42+00:00

Drivers in West Midlands say buses ‘unbearable’ during heatwaves, raising employee and passenger safety fearsBus drivers in the West Midlands have spoken out about the “horrendous” working conditions they have experienced during heatwaves, which led to 40C temperatures in their cabs.The UK was hit by high temperatures and dry weather in three successive heatwaves, with temperatures topping 37C last month when the country recorded its hottest ever June day. Last week, the Met Office warned climate extremes were becoming the “new ‘normal’ for the UK”. Continue reading...

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India’s core sector growth rises to five-month high of 5% in June

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-20T13:51:14+00:00

The revised core sector index, with a 2022-23 base year and iron ore added as the ninth sector, comes even as output of crude oil, natural gas, refinery products and fertiliser declined.

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A U.K. prime minister takes charge promising to empower local officials

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-07-20T13:50:40+00:00

Andy Burnham, until recently the mayor of Greater Manchester, promised to create a “circuit breaker” moment in the cycle of failure and cynicism that have plagued British politics for the past decade.

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Aastha Spintex board to consider bonus, dividend

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-20T13:47:43+00:00

Board to consider capex for expansion of forward integrated textile products

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India records decline in polluted river stretches over seven years

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-20T13:46:14+00:00

The government said untreated sewage and industrial effluents continue to drive river pollution despite over ₹13,000 crore invested in conservation programmes.

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Le Hamas annonce l’élection de Khalil Al-Hayya comme nouveau dirigeant du mouvement islamiste palestinien

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-20T13:41:42+00:00

L’ancien président du bureau politique du Hamas, Yahya Sinouar, avait été tué en octobre 2024 par l’armée israélienne dans la bande de Gaza. Sans désigner immédiatement de successeur, le mouvement avait privilégié une direction collégiale, jusqu’à cette élection.

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Oberoi Realty to launch projects in Mumbai, Thane, Alibaug

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-20T13:41:00+00:00

This would include redevelopment of two housing societies at Pedder Road in Mumbai and two towers in Kolshet area of Thane

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First Thing: US continues attacks on Iran ‘in honor’ of dead service members | Martin Belam

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T13:39:04+00:00

The US launches a ninth night of strikes targeting Iran. Plus, the glorious art deco LA Central Library celebrates 100 yearsGood morning. The US launched a ninth night of strikes targeting Iran early Monday, after announcing the death of another American service member – the third in recent days. Donald Trump said the new attacks were “in honor” of the dead. Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned of “unforgettable lessons” if the US kept attacking.Trump has threatened to target Iran’s power stations and bridges to try to compel Tehran to loosen its hold on the strait of Hormuz. Last we

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Kerala hikes natural rubber support price by ₹50 per kg

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-20T13:37:25+00:00

Effective for bills from July 3, 2026, the enhanced support price aims to offset rising cultivation costs and provide much-needed relief to rubber farmers amid mounting input expenses

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Delhi government approves PARIVARTAN scheme to phase out old trucks/ buses

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-20T13:28:22+00:00

Companies like Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility have signed agreement with the government to offer discounts of 8 per cent on the eligible trucks and buses, under the scheme.

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