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Prannoy, Sihag eliminated in China Open 2026

On day one of the China Open 2026, HS Prannoy and Devika Sihag were eliminated in the opening round, with Prannoy losing to Leong Jun Hao and Sihag edged to a deciding game by Busanan Ongbamrungphan. PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Ayush Shetty prepare to compete on Wednesday as India fields multiple entries, including doubles teams MR Arjun-Hariharan and other mixed doubles pairs.

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ICMR licenses three indigenous technologies for cancer, infections

ICMR licensed three indigenous biomedical technologies to Indian firms Emcure and Biological E for development, manufacturing and commercialization, including SHetA2 for CIN and two next-generation vaccines against enteric infections. The transfers, under initiatives like Medical Innovations Patent Mitra, aim to translate publicly funded research into affordable healthcare solutions and strengthen India's biomedical innovation ecosystem.

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Death toll in Sikkim NHPC tunnel reaches eight

A tragic collapse at the NHPC Teesta Stage VI tunnel in Namchi, Sikkim has left seven to eight workers dead with many still trapped as rescue teams from NDRF, SDRF, SSDMA and local agencies press on. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Home Minister Amit Shah, assured full Centre assistance and supervision of rescue and relief efforts, while Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang expressed gratitude and coordinated with the Centre.

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NDA Mangal Milan strengthens unity Monsoon Session unfolds

In the Monsoon Session of 2026, the NDA held a 'Mangal Milan' meeting to project unity as Prime Minister Modi highlighted national achievements, while the opening day saw repeated adjournments amid opposition protests over paper leaks, student issues, and Ram Mandir donation allegations. Opposition floor leaders plan strategy meetings as Parliament proceeds with key bills under a session running until August 13, with Modi also noted as the longest-serving elected PM as NDA partners prepare to pass a congratulatory motion.

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