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Washington DC: The United States has announced a new global visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in cybercrime, cyberscams and sextortion schemes, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement on Thursday. The policy has been introduced under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and aims to deter and dismantle criminal networks []

Odisha: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of Kusha Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on Thursday. According to the Ministry of Defence, the maiden test was conducted against an electronic target simulating a high-speed and high-altitude aerial threat, which was []

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered the temporary suspension of mobile internet services within a 1.5-km radius of Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, citing public safety and law and order concerns. The suspension comes amid the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests over alleged examination irregularities and paper leaks. According []

New Delhi: A young woman seen standing in front of a police van with her arms outstretched during a protest in Mumbai has become one of the most talked-about faces of demonstrations held in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Partys agitation over the NEET paper leak. The image of Rhiya Ahir, dressed in a grey []

Mumbai: Bollywood actors Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Panday have extended their support to the CJP-led student protest, joining Salman Khan and Alia Bhatt in backing students demanding educational reforms, action over examination irregularities, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak. View this post on Instagram []

New Delhi: Several INDIA bloc MPs on Thursday arrived at Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhis residence at Sunehri Bagh Road amid a deadlock over the NEET-UG paper leak in Parliament. Police presence was heightened outside Rahul Gandhis residence. Rapid Action Force buses were also deployed. Sunehri Bagh Road leads to []

Washington, D.C: US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it will be held directly responsible if the Houthi movement carries out more attacks on maritime vessels. In a post on Truth Social, Trump recalled that the United States launched a powerful military strike against the Houthis a year ago after the group targeted shipping []

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the ASEAN-related Foreign Ministers Meetings in Manila on Thursday. He met representatives from Oman, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the Philippines, and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The []

Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) is considering filing a formal complaint with FIFAs Ethics Committee over the decision to suspend the automatic one-match ban imposed on United States forward Folarin Balogun during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Balogun was expected to miss the United States Round of 16 clash against Belgium after receiving a straight red []

Gujarat: Three NDRF teams and five SDRF teams are currently deployed in Valsad district of South Gujarat to assist the district administration in rescue, relief and evacuation operations amid the heavy rainfall situation. As per the release, two additional NDRF teams from New Delhi will arrive this evening. In addition, a team of 70 Army []

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Indian national Harmanveer Singh in Stockton, California, for his alleged links to a drug trafficking network connected to the Canada-based Ravinder Dhanda Organised Crime Group. The arrest was made by the California Highway Patrol during Operation Hard Ball, an international enforcement operation targeting transnational criminal organisations led []

The Delhi government has authorised the Commissioner of Police to exercise powers under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980, for a period of three months beginning July 19, with Delhi Police clarifying that the move is a routine administrative exercise unrelated to the ongoing student protests in the national capital. According to a notification issued []

Georgia: US President Donald Trump addressed a rally in the battleground state of Georgia, using the platform to sharpen his political messaging ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. During his address, Trump highlighted policy achievements while launching sharp attacks against Democrats, repeating claims regarding the US electoral system and formally endorsing Republican candidates in what []

Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Thursday as rising crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia dampened investor sentiment, with the Sensex falling 363.66 points and the Nifty slipping 126.65 points. The BSE Sensex settled at 76,391.39, down 0.47 per cent, while the NSE Nifty50 closed at 23,869.60, losing 0.53 per []

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has said that its investigation into the NEET (UG) 2024 paper leak case did not find any evidence establishing the involvement of Sanjeev Kumar, alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, in the theft of the question paper, despite him being named an accused in the initial FIR by the Bihar []

Paris: Around 12000 people have been evacuated from south-west France as authorities continue battling major wildfires that have destroyed more than 2,400 hectares of land in the Gironde region, French media reported on Thursday. According to regional authorities, nearly 10,000 tourists are among those evacuated as fires continue to spread amid extreme heat and strong []

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that he discussed the need to end the Russia-Ukraine war and broader US-Russia relations during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the ASEAN Ministerial meeting in Manila. In a post on X following the meeting, Rubio said, Met today with Russian []

The US House of Representatives narrowly passed a sweeping USD 1.15 trillion defence policy bill, handing President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson a significant political victory amid sharp partisan divisions over defence priorities and Iran policy. According to reports, the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was approved by a 216-212 vote, with []

Washington: Basking in a grand summer slate with major releases of The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Hollywood actor Tom Holland is preparing to step into his dancing shoes for a new role. Nearly five years after announcing that he would lead a Fred Astaire biopic, Holland has shared an update on the film []

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Thursday accused the Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of avoiding a meaningful discussion on paper leaks in Parliament and attempting to mislead the public through protests on the streets. In a post on X, Nadda said the Central Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remains []

Yemen: Yemens Houthi group on Wednesday (local time) claimed responsibility for an attack on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, days after Saudi forces carried out strikes on Sanaa airport, escalating tensions between Riyadh and the Iran-backed group. Brigadier General Yahya Saree Qasim Saree, the official spokesperson for the Houthis, claimed in a []

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday said he would intervene if the Supreme Court Metro station was not reopened by the afternoon, after concerns were raised over its closure amid the ongoing student protests in the national capital. The issue was raised by Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Vikas Singh, who informed []

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu began her China Open 2026 campaign on a winning note, defeating compatriot Unnati Hooda in the womens singles opening round on Wednesday. Fresh from her Japan Open title triumph, world No. 12 Sindhu overcame world No. 24 Hooda 21-14, 9-21, 21-10 in a 58-minute contest. The victory also avenged her []

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday (local time) said American forces completed another round of strikes against Iran, marking the 12th consecutive night of military operations targeting Iranian military infrastructure. In a statement, CENTCOM said US forces struck maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites, and air defence assets, further degrading []

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday refused to back down in his offensive against the Union Government over the NEET paper leak issue, launching a direct attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi shortly after the Prime Minister announced the setting up of fast-track courts to deal with []

New Delhi: Security remained tight around Jantar Mantar on Thursday as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest entered another day following fresh clashes between demonstrators and police. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) shut 16 metro stations from 7:30 AM until further notice, while Delhi Police maintained a heavy deployment across the protest zone amid []

The trailer for Jessica Chastains upcoming horror film Other Mommy has been released, offering a first look at a chilling story centered on a mother, her daughter and a terrifying mysterious presence. Your mommy wont save you. Other Mommy only in theaters October 9. pic.twitter.com/x3Mgjtyk5z Universal Pictures (@UniversalPics) July 21, 2026 In the film, []

Instagram has introduced a new Replace Audio feature, allowing users to change the music on already published feed posts and carousel posts without deleting or re-uploading them. The update is now available globally, including India. Earlier, users had to remove and repost content if the original audio became unavailable, often losing likes, comments, shares and []

Tehran: The United States has reportedly carried out a missile strike on Irans Larak Island in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, marking a fresh escalation in the expanding military confrontation between Washington and Tehran across critical Middle Eastern shipping lanes. According to Iranian news agency Tasnim, the strike took place on Wednesday afternoon, with local []

New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday announced that passenger services have fully resumed across all stations of the Delhi Metro network, bringing relief to daily commuters across the National Capital Region. In a service update posted on X, the DMRC confirmed that all Delhi Metro stations have reopened for passenger services. []

Former Australian cricketer David Warner has pleaded guilty to a mid-range drink-driving charge, putting his position as Sydney Thunder captain under scrutiny. Warner did not appear before Waverley Local Court on Wednesday, where his lawyer admitted the offence on his behalf. The incident took place on April 5, when Warner was stopped by police in []

New Delhi: Activist Sonam Wangchuk has claimed that the Centre assured him it would positively consider the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as part of efforts to ensure accountability over the alleged NEET paper leak. AN APPEAL TO THE GOVERNMENT regarding breaking my fast Once the assurance from govt come I will also []

Tensions in West Asia escalated further on Wednesday as a series of missile strikes and military offensives across the region cast a shadow over talks in Pakistan aimed at salvaging a failed interim truce. Air defence sirens went off in the Jordanian port city of Aqaba, even as Washington and Tehran continued to exchange aerial []

New Delhi: A delegation of Samajwadi Party leaders will meet activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in New Delhi on Wednesday evening to appeal to him to break his indefinite fast. Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai told ANI, We will submit a written appeal. Some MPs have signed it, saying that his health is more []

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre and the Delhi Police on three public interest litigations alleging excessive use of force by police during the July 20 protest march organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The Court also directed the authorities to preserve CCTV footage and all other []

New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has criticised the detention of Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and several Opposition leaders during their protest outside the Prime Ministers residence, calling the Centres action against democracy. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Vijay condemned the detention of Rahul Gandhi, who had joined the protest in []

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee for the remainder of the Monsoon session over allegations that he used unsavoury language against women MPs during a heated exchange with members of the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) in the House chamber. The Monsoon session is scheduled to []

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday accused the opposition of using students as a political tool amid the ongoing protests over the NEET paper leak issue. He alleged that the anger surrounding the matter was being manufactured for political gains. Singh said the government understands the concerns of students and is committed to []

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of high-level bilateral meetings in Manila on the sidelines of the ASEAN-related Foreign Ministers meetings. Jaishankar met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, where both leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and working towards the goals set for the India-Canada relationship by the Prime Ministers of both []

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Tuesday (local time) said it had completed its 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting military operations centres, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities and military logistics infrastructure. In a statement, CENTCOM said the operation concluded at 8:15 pm ET on July 21 and was aimed []

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Ashutosh Ranka on Wednesday said the movement would grow further if the government failed to accept the protesters demands. If the government doesnt agree, millions more will come to Delhi, Ranka said, amid ongoing demonstrations over alleged NEET irregularities and demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. []

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Wednesday declined to urgently entertain a plea seeking intervention over alleged police action against students and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) during protests at Delhis Jantar Mantar. The matter was mentioned before a bench headed by the CJI, with the lawyer seeking the Supreme Courts intervention []

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Ashutosh Ranka on Wednesday said the movement would grow further if the government failed to accept the protesters demands. If the government doesnt agree, millions more will come to Delhi, Ranka said, amid ongoing demonstrations over alleged NEET irregularities and demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. []

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Wednesday extended support to students protesting against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, stating that only scrapping the medical entrance exam can provide a lasting solution to their concerns. In a post on X, Stalin said the students protest []

Paris: Frances Parliament has approved a landmark law banning children under 15 from using social media, making it the first European Union country to introduce a nationwide restriction on young users. The measure, passed by both the Senate and National Assembly on Tuesday, also prohibits mobile phone use in high schools and is aimed at []

New Delhi: Delhi-NCR woke up to pleasant weather on Wednesday as fresh rainfall, cool winds and cloudy skies brought relief from recent hot and humid conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast more showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds throughout the day, with temperatures expected to remain between 24-26 degrees Celsius and 31-33 degrees Celsius. The []

New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of using students as a political tool instead of seeking solutions to the NEET paper leak controversy. His remarks came hours after Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, protested outside Prime Minister Narendra Modis []

New Delhi: Opposition MPs will stage a protest at Parliaments Makar Dwar on Wednesday, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities and the governments handling of student concerns. Leaders from several opposition parties are expected to participate in the demonstration, intensifying pressure on the Centre during the ongoing Parliament []

Three members of a family, including a woman and her two young daughters, were killed after a massive fire broke out on the third floor of a residential building in South Delhis Lodhi Colony on Tuesday morning. According to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), a distress call was received at 10:21 am from a woman []

Prime Videos upcoming Hindi original film Phoolan is set to make its international debut at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) Directed and written by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Richie Mehta, the film has been selected for the prestigious Special []