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Business | The annual report released on July 28 reveals that Air India and Air India Express together earned ₹71,870 crore in FY26, down about 9 percent from the prior year. The steep revenue slide accompanied a staggering net loss of ₹22,238 crore across both carriers. Air India’s top line stood at ₹51,452 crore, yet the airline recorded a loss of ₹15,368 crore. Its budget arm, Air India Express, posted ₹19,088 crore in revenue and a loss of ₹6,767 crore.

Home Jharkhand Coal Dealers Face Coordinated ED Sweep as Authorities Use Ladders to Enter Premises Jharkhand | On Tuesday morning, the ED launched a rapid series of raids on multiple coal dealers across the region. Enforcement officers arrived at each address at the same time, conducting searches and seizing documents. When a dealer kept the gate shut, the team placed a ladder against the wall and entered the premises.

Amritsar has become India's second hub‑and‑spoke airport, joining Varanasi in offering passengers a seamless connection to a wide network of overseas cities. The service, announced by the civil aviation minister on 28 July, allows travelers to check in at Amritsar, have their luggage tagged to the final destination, and transfer at Delhi without re‑clearing immigration or customs.

World | During a Security Council session on Monday, senior American diplomat Dan Negriya interrupted a speech by France’s permanent representative, Jérôme Bonnafont, by pulling the U.S. delegation out of the room.

Home Entertainment Why Sufi Motiwala Felt No Connection with Shilpa Shinde on Lockup 2 Entertainment | During a candid conversation with a news outlet, Sufi Motiwala detailed the reasons behind his strained relationship with Shilpa Shinde on Lockup 2. According to Motiwala, Shinde never opened the door for anyone to get close to her and constantly declared that she would speak only when she felt it was appropriate.

Home Bihar India orders Pepsi, Red Bull, Monster to drop ‘energy drink’ tag Bihar | In a significant regulatory step, FSSAI ordered leading beverage makers such as PepsiCo, Red Bull, Monster Beverage, Reliance Consumer Products and Hell Energy to eliminate the phrase “energy drink” from all packaging within 90 days.

Home World Rome Meeting Aims to Expand Southern Lebanon Pilot Zone and Finalise Security Framework World | The State Department confirmed that a U.S.-led round of talks between Israel and Lebanon will convene in Rome between August 4 and 6. The primary goal is to widen the pilot zone in southern Lebanon, resolve outstanding border issues, and put into effect the agreement framework signed earlier this year.

On a consolidated basis, HUL’s earnings for the first quarter of FY27 decreased by roughly 3.2 % to ₹2,680 crore, compared with ₹2,741 crore a year earlier. Despite the profit compression, total revenue grew 9.8 % YoY to ₹17,529 crore, while operating expenses rose 10 % to ₹13,822 crore, reflecting higher input costs and expanded distribution spending.

Home India Jul 29 2026 Panchang Highlights: Favorable Times for Rituals India | According to the 2026 Panchang, Wednesday, 29 July, offers several auspicious windows for worship and ceremonies. The day begins with sunrise at 06:00 and ends with sunset at 19:06. The Sun resides in the Cancer sign while the Moon is in Capricorn. Key periods include the Abhijit muhurat (12:00‑12:54), Amrit kaal (08:34‑10:19), and the Rahu–Kaal (12:33‑14:11).

Bihar’s administration is offering an unprecedented free‑tent city facility for the Baba Baidyanath Dham Yatra. The combined capacity of 2,850 beds is spread across nine locations, ensuring that every pilgrim on the Sultanganj‑Deoghar corridor can rest in a sheltered environment. Each site includes hygienic washrooms, potable water, electricity, charging points and a medical help desk.