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iD Fresh Food keeps faith in kiranas despite quick commerce boom

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-19T14:48:26+00:00

Musthafa, CEO, noted that launching the new snacks range through general trade first was a strategic choice, highlighting the importance of kirana stores in the company’s growth

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Financial governance and strategic value creation

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-19T14:43:39+00:00

Proactive governance and Flexible risk management are vital for navigating disruptions

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Who controls football in Palestine?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-07-19T14:27:02+00:00

For Palestinians fighting Israeli occupation, football has never been just a game.

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India’s IT services sector hints at hiring stabilisation

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-19T14:22:53+00:00

While the industry shows green shoots in hiring with higher headcount for some companies and improved attrition for others, experts advise monitoring of upcoming quarters to mark out a trend

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Balancing energy security, environmental concerns

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-19T14:22:26+00:00

Coal gasification scheme strengthens import security, but it will lead to huge carbon emissions that need to be managed

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How quick commerce is reshaping food retail consumption dynamics

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-19T14:20:58+00:00

As per the latest report by FICCI-Deloitte, food retail through quick commerce is poised for significant growth, reaching $30-35 billion in retail value by 2030 from about $5-6 billion in 2025.’

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The world’s set for a bumpy ride

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-19T14:17:45+00:00

Trump, Xi and Putin’s actions will cause turmoil in world economy going ahead. India will have to take some tough calls on the revenue front

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US boxer Hannah Rapp dies after being struck by car while cycling in Texas

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-19T14:15:36+00:00

Investigators arrest 31-year-old man identified as Charles Medina in connection with death of Rapp who was 26US boxer Hannah Rapp, who in June fought for the World Boxing Council women’s featherweight championship, was killed on Saturday while she bicycled in Texas after a motorist struck her with his car, according to authorities.Rapp was 26, and investigators arrested a 31-year-old man identified as Charles Medina in connection with her death, the sheriff’s office of Brazos county, Texas, said in a statement. Continue reading...

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US boxer Hannah Rapp killed after being struck by car while cycling in Texas

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-19T14:15:36+00:00

Investigators arrest 31-year-old man identified as Charles Medina in connection with death of Rapp who was 26US boxer Hannah Rapp, who in June fought for the World Boxing Council women’s featherweight championship, was killed on Saturday while she bicycled in Texas after a motorist struck her with his car, according to authorities.Rapp was 26, and investigators arrested a 31-year-old man identified as Charles Medina in connection with her death, the sheriff’s office of Brazos county, Texas, said in a statement. Continue reading...

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As Andy Burnham enters No 10, what of his ‘bezzie mate’ Steve Rotheram?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-19T14:00:28+00:00

A longstanding bromance means the Liverpool regional major very much has the ear of the soon-to-be PMWhen a new prime minister enters Downing Street, observers usually look to those around the cabinet table to see where influence lies. With Andy Burnham, they should look 200 miles north – not to Manchester, but Liverpool.Steve Rotheram, the mayor of Liverpool city region, may not have a formal role in government but he has a strong claim to having the closest personal bond to the incoming prime minister, a man he calls his “bezzie mate”. Continue reading...

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India’s IT services sector hints at hiring stabilisation

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-19T13:55:39+00:00

While the industry shows green shoots in hiring with higher headcount for some companies and improved attrition for others, experts advise monitoring of upcoming quarters to mark out a trend

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