US' drone fleet destroyed in Bahrain, says Iran

Amid escalation in conflict with the US, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has said that it has destroyed an American drone fleet in Bahrain. Iran has also targeted American military bases in Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman. US carried out a fresh wave of strikes across Iran, targeting its military installations.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
10:12 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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Iran rejects UN's 'military confrontation' remark, calls it 'self-defence'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei rejected UN's characterisation of the renewed conflict in the Middle East as a "military confrontation". He said Tehran’s strikes on US military assets in the southern Persian Gulf were a lawful exercise of self-defence. Earlier, the US struck 140 military targets in Iran after an attack on a commercial ship in Strait of Hormuz.
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10:02 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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Who tops World Cup power rankings ahead of semi-finals?

France captain Kylian Mbappe tops the FIFA World Cup 2026 outfield performers' attacking power rankings with a rating of 8.97 ahead of the semi-finals. England's Jude Bellingham is second at 8.25, followed by Argentina captain Lionel Messi at 8.07. Norway striker Erling Haaland ranks fourth with 7.53, while Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi completes the top five with 7.23.
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10:27 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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So sweet I'm reading it twice: Iranian news anchor on Lindsey's death

Iranian state media and regime supporters celebrated the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, who was an ally of US President Donald Trump. An Iranian news anchor, while announcing his death, said, "This news is so sweet that I'm reading it twice." She added that the "war-mongering anti-Iran senator has gone straight to hell".
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News By: Udit Gupta
10:26 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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All 4 FIFA WC 2026 semi-finalists have previously won the tournament

All four FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finalists, France, Argentina, Spain and England, have previously won the tournament. Argentina are the most successful among them, having won the title three times (1978, 1986 and 2022), followed by France with two titles (1998 and 2018). Spain and England have won the FIFA World Cup once each, in 2010 and 1966, respectively.
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News By: Pravel Jain
10:18 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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Sensex rises over 450 points from day's low, Nifty above 24,100

Indian benchmark indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 recovered partially after early selling triggered buying at lower levels on Monday. The BSE Sensex fell 712 points to an intraday low of 76,857.43, while the Nifty dropped 206.7 points to 24,000.20. By around 10:26 am, the Sensex had rebounded over 450 points from its low to trade at 77,323.01.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
10:37 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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We'll have to put Messi to bed: Ex-England footballer Cole on semi-final

Ahead of the Argentina-England FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, former England winger Joe Cole said, "We will have to put Lionel Messi to bed. We are going to put him to bed." While former Manchester City defender Micah Richards said that Cole couldn't say that. "We've got too much pace for Argentina, and we're going to beat them," Cole added.
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News By: Pravel Jain
10:36 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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India rejects quick trade deal with US after Washington refuses key demands: Report

India has rejected a quick trade deal with the US after Washington refused India's key demands, Reuters reported. US didn't offer assurances like a tariff advantage over competitors such as China and no new US levies after the deal, an Indian government official aware of the talks said. This comes after US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer visited India last month.
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News By: Jayant Singh
10:51 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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No danger for Muslims & Christians in Hindu Rashtra, our ancestors are same: Baba Ramdev

Addressing a gathering, Baba Ramdev said, "Our religions may differ, but our ancestors are same. There's no need for anyone to fear the concept of a 'Hindu Rashtra'." "You may keep a beard or shave it off. Wear any attire you choose, but maintain a character of your ancestors. There's no danger in India for Muslims or Christians," he added.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
10:50 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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Heatwave claims 10,000 lives in Europe

European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed the west of the continent in late June, official data showed. More than 9,000 people who died included people aged 65 and above, according to WHO-backed EuroMOMO. "It is difficult to explain this high excess mortality by anything but the extreme heat," an official said.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
11:13 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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Beer crates, table blocked exit routes of Bangkok pub where fire killed 27

The exit routes of Bangkok's Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub, where a massive fire killed at least 27 people, were obstructed, officials said on Monday. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said beer crates blocked one fire exit near the kitchen, while another was obstructed by a table. A firefighter said many survivors were choking on smoke.
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News By: Udit Gupta
11:06 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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'Super' El Niño may cause global food price shock lasting into 2028: Report

A "super" El Niño this year could trigger a global food price shock lasting into 2028, The Guardian reported, citing economists. Combined with food inflation driven by the Iran conflict, supply chains could face "two shocks at once". Goldman Sachs analysts estimate an extreme El Niño could drive global food commodity prices up by as much as 15.8%.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
11:06 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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Flipkart may sell stake worth ₹700-750 crore in Shadowfax: Report

Flipkart has started the process of selling part of its stake in logistics startup Shadowfax Technologies for ₹700-750 crore, Moneycontrol reported. This marks its second stake sale in Shadowfax. The move is part of Flipkart's broader strategy to unlock liquidity through portfolio exits while avoiding external fundraising and delaying its IPO plans.
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News By: Jessica Rajan
11:02 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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2 nurses fall ill after drinking cold drink in Maharashtra, food poisoning suspected

Two nurses fell critically ill due to food poisoning after they reportedly drank a cold drink in Maharashtra's Dharashiv district. Both of them were immediately admitted to the hospital, and one of them is undergoing treatment in the ICU. The beverages believed to be contaminated were reportedly meant to be distributed to devotees during the annual Wari pilgrimage.
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News By: Jayant Singh
11:19 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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T'gana policeman lets 6-yr-old drive car, says 'Preparing for world record'; suspended

Telangana Police Sub-Inspector Pujari Thirupathi let his six-year-old granddaughter drive car on a busy road in Ranga Reddy district. The bystanders questioned him but he responded by saying, "It is my choice. Who are you to question me?" Thirupathi, who has been suspended, claimed that he was preparing her for a Guinness World Records attempt as world's youngest driver.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
11:15 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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Khan Sir gets anticipatory bail in coaching centre vandalism case

Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, was granted anticipatory bail on Monday in connection with vandalism that occurred outside his coaching centre on June 2. His two guards were also granted bail. The guards were detained after a purported video showed them allegedly firing shots. Khan Sir alleged that individuals linked to a rival institute were behind the attack.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
11:43 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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Fact check: Haaland hasn't unfollowed his teammate Sorloth on Insta

Several social media users have falsely claimed that Norway's Erling Haaland unfollowed his teammate Alexander Sorloth on Instagram after the latter chose not to pass to Haaland during a two-on-one counterattack against England in their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final. The claim appears to be nothing more than satire, according to Hindustan Times. Haaland hasn't unfollowed Sorloth, it added.
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News By: Pravel Jain
11:30 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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Messi can be a weakness defensively for Argentina: Wayne Rooney

Ahead of the Argentina-England FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, former England striker Wayne Rooney said, "Lionel Messi can be a weakness defensively for Argentina." "He doesn't run back, but he has big moments, a bit like with Jude Bellingham. He has big moments and moments of quality," he added. Messi has scored eight goals at this year's tournament so far.
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News By: Pravel Jain
11:54 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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Mahesh Manjrekar's wife Medha reveals cancer diagnosis

Marathi actor Medha Manjrekar, wife of filmmaker and actor Mahesh Manjrekar, revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer. She shared the news via Instagram on Sunday and expressed gratitude towards Mahesh, her family and friends for supporting her throughout her treatment. "You made sure I never had to face my hardest days alone," Medha wrote.
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News By: Udit Gupta
11:48 am Monday, 13 July 2026

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SC protects individuals declared foreigners in Assam, says 'Process must be fair'

The Supreme Court on Monday set aside judgement passed by Gauhati High Court that upheld the declaration of 27 individuals as foreigners in Assam. "The process of determining citizenship or declaring someone a foreigner should be fair," the apex court stated. It added that no coercive action could be taken against 27 individuals until another hearing is held by tribunals.
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12:10 pm Monday, 13 July 2026

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