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India's Tiles and Marble Industry Stays Bullish Despite Red Sea Supply Disruptions

India's tiles and marble industry remains confident about its growth outlook despite global supply chain pressures stemming from the Red Sea crisis. While rising freight costs pose short-term challenges for manufacturers, strong domestic housing demand is helping cushion the impact. Robust residential real estate activity signals sustained consumer appetite for premium construction materials. Growth in commercial projects and infrastructure development is expected to further drive material consumption. Industry stakeholders are optimistic about long-term prospects, citing urbanization and ongoing construction activity as key demand drivers.

Mirabai Chanu Claims Commonwealth Games Gold With Record 190kg Total Lift

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won the country's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. The 31-year-old athlete set a Commonwealth and Games record by lifting 85kg in the snatch category. She followed that with a Games record lift of 105kg in the clean and jerk. Her combined total of 190kg was enough to secure the top podium finish.

Kargil Martyr's Mother Keeps Son's Room as Memorial 25 Years On

Grenadier Udeyman Singh, an 18-year-old soldier from Shamachak in Jammu, was killed in action during the Kargil War at Tiger Hill. His mother has preserved his room at home as a personal shrine in his memory. The space serves as a lasting tribute to the young soldier who laid down his life for the country. Decades later, the family continues to honour his sacrifice through this intimate memorial.

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