Defeat is hard to take: French Prez Macron after France's FIFA World Cup exit
After Spain defeated France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup semi-final, French President Emmanuel Macron said, “Tonight's defeat is hard to take, but this team is young and full of promise.” He praised the French players for carrying their colours with commitment and congratulated Spain on qualifying. Spain will face either England or Argentina in the final.
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After Spain defeated France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup semi-final, French President Emmanuel Macron said, “Tonight's defeat is hard to take, but this team is young and full of promise.” He praised the French players for carrying their colours with commitment and congratulated Spain on qualifying. Spain will face either England or Argentina in the final.
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FBI declares gangster Nitish Kaushal as 'most wanted'
US' FBI has added gangster Nitish Kaushal to its 'Most Wanted' list for his alleged involvement in a transnational criminal organisation engaged in acts including murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking, extortion, and weapons trafficking, among others. It stated that his Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organised Crime Group originated in Punjab and operated in the Central District of California and elsewhere.
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08:56 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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US' FBI has added gangster Nitish Kaushal to its 'Most Wanted' list for his alleged involvement in a transnational criminal organisation engaged in acts including murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking, extortion, and weapons trafficking, among others. It stated that his Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organised Crime Group originated in Punjab and operated in the Central District of California and elsewhere.
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US troops to exit Iraq by September, ending 23-year military presence
The US will completely withdraw its military forces from Iraq by September 30, bringing an end to a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion of the country. The announcement was made jointly by US President Donald Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi on Tuesday. "We don't think we need the military there anymore," Trump said.
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08:52 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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The US will completely withdraw its military forces from Iraq by September 30, bringing an end to a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion of the country. The announcement was made jointly by US President Donald Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi on Tuesday. "We don't think we need the military there anymore," Trump said.
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US bill lowers proposed tariff on India for buying Russian oil from 500% to 100%
US Senate has introduced a revised Russia sanctions bill that cuts the proposed maximum tariff on countries such as India and China buying Russian oil and gas from 500% to 100%, Reuters reported. The bill, originally championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, includes sanctions against Russia’s vital energy, defence, financial and industrial sectors. It could be passed before August.
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08:46 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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US Senate has introduced a revised Russia sanctions bill that cuts the proposed maximum tariff on countries such as India and China buying Russian oil and gas from 500% to 100%, Reuters reported. The bill, originally championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, includes sanctions against Russia’s vital energy, defence, financial and industrial sectors. It could be passed before August.
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We didn't adapt, failed to close large deals: IBM CEO to investors
IBM shares crashed 25.2% on Tuesday after its preliminary Q2 results missed Wall Street expectations. In a letter to investors, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said clients shifted their quarterly capex spend toward servers, storage and memory in late June. He added, "We didn't adapt and move quickly enough, and numerous large deals failed to close on the timelines we expected."
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09:14 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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IBM shares crashed 25.2% on Tuesday after its preliminary Q2 results missed Wall Street expectations. In a letter to investors, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said clients shifted their quarterly capex spend toward servers, storage and memory in late June. He added, "We didn't adapt and move quickly enough, and numerous large deals failed to close on the timelines we expected."
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India-UK FTA comes into effect
India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom came into effect today, eliminating tariffs on 99% of India's exports to the UK. The FTA reduces up to 70% of tariffs on processed food products, 16% on leather and footwear, and nearly 12% on textiles and clothing to zero. It'll provide phased tariff concessions to premium vehicles from the UK.
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09:12 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom came into effect today, eliminating tariffs on 99% of India's exports to the UK. The FTA reduces up to 70% of tariffs on processed food products, 16% on leather and footwear, and nearly 12% on textiles and clothing to zero. It'll provide phased tariff concessions to premium vehicles from the UK.
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Toll fee hiked at 8 plazas across Punjab & Haryana
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has revised toll charges at eight plazas across Punjab and Haryana. Private cars and light motor vehicles will have to pay ₹5-₹10 more per trip at Ghulal, Paind, Kot Karor, Kalajhar, Khuian Sarvar, Lehrabega, Kala Tibba and Shekhpura, reports said. Toll rates for buses, trucks and other commercial vehicles have also been increased.
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09:09 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has revised toll charges at eight plazas across Punjab and Haryana. Private cars and light motor vehicles will have to pay ₹5-₹10 more per trip at Ghulal, Paind, Kot Karor, Kalajhar, Khuian Sarvar, Lehrabega, Kala Tibba and Shekhpura, reports said. Toll rates for buses, trucks and other commercial vehicles have also been increased.
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Spain equal world record for most consecutive football matches without a defeat
Spain have equalled Italy's world record of 37 consecutive matches unbeaten after defeating France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final. Italy registered their 37-match run between 2018 and 2021 before Spain ended it in the UEFA Nations League semi-final. With their win against France, Spain reached their second World Cup final.
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09:07 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Spain have equalled Italy's world record of 37 consecutive matches unbeaten after defeating France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final. Italy registered their 37-match run between 2018 and 2021 before Spain ended it in the UEFA Nations League semi-final. With their win against France, Spain reached their second World Cup final.
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Licenses of Mumbai’s iconic Shalimar Restaurant, 100-yr-old Noor Mohammadi Hotel suspended
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licences of three Mumbai restaurants, including the iconic Shalimar Restaurant, Noor Mohammadi Hotel and Rehmania Restaurant. The licences were suspended as insects and crows, unhygienic storage of raw materials, peeling paint and greasy walls were found at the outlets. Noor Mohammadi Hotel is over 100 years old.
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09:27 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licences of three Mumbai restaurants, including the iconic Shalimar Restaurant, Noor Mohammadi Hotel and Rehmania Restaurant. The licences were suspended as insects and crows, unhygienic storage of raw materials, peeling paint and greasy walls were found at the outlets. Noor Mohammadi Hotel is over 100 years old.
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Sons have less than 0.5% share of ethanol business in India: Gadkari
Amid allegations of conflict of interest regarding ethanol-blending policy, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "Ethanol is just 10% of...business and...factories run by my sons have less than 0.5% share of...ethanol business in...country." "Campaign is politically motivated. Certain people are targeting government and me. There is also misinformation about E20 fuel damaging engines," he added.
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09:25 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Amid allegations of conflict of interest regarding ethanol-blending policy, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "Ethanol is just 10% of...business and...factories run by my sons have less than 0.5% share of...ethanol business in...country." "Campaign is politically motivated. Certain people are targeting government and me. There is also misinformation about E20 fuel damaging engines," he added.
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Leaders of both NCP factions meet Maha CM Fadnavis, fuel merger speculation
The leaders of both factions of the NCP meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday, fuelling speculation of a merger. NCP (SP) state president Jayant Patil first met Sharad Pawar before meeting CM Fadnavis. Separately, ruling NCP leaders Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel also met the CM. Reportedly, at least 5/10 NCP (SP) MLAs favour joining the BJP-led NDA.
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09:19 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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The leaders of both factions of the NCP meet Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday, fuelling speculation of a merger. NCP (SP) state president Jayant Patil first met Sharad Pawar before meeting CM Fadnavis. Separately, ruling NCP leaders Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel also met the CM. Reportedly, at least 5/10 NCP (SP) MLAs favour joining the BJP-led NDA.
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UK plans midnight social media curfew for 16-17 year olds
The UK government is planning to introduce a default midnight curfew on social media apps for 16 and 17-year-olds. The teenagers would be blocked from using social media apps like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, between midnight and 6 am by default. The administration is also planning to disable features like auto-play and infinite scroll on such apps by default.
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The UK government is planning to introduce a default midnight curfew on social media apps for 16 and 17-year-olds. The teenagers would be blocked from using social media apps like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, between midnight and 6 am by default. The administration is also planning to disable features like auto-play and infinite scroll on such apps by default.
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IBM loses nearly $70 billion in a day after CEO admits company ‘faltered’ on AI
IBM lost nearly $70 billion in market value in its biggest single-day wipeout in the US tech giant's 115-year history. The sell-off followed CEO Arvind Krishna's admission that IBM was slow to respond to the AI boom, saying, "We faltered...and didn't adapt and move quickly enough." The company's market value fell from about $272.78 billion by nearly $70 billion.
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09:39 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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IBM lost nearly $70 billion in market value in its biggest single-day wipeout in the US tech giant's 115-year history. The sell-off followed CEO Arvind Krishna's admission that IBM was slow to respond to the AI boom, saying, "We faltered...and didn't adapt and move quickly enough." The company's market value fell from about $272.78 billion by nearly $70 billion.
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Anthropic's 'Can AI be trusted?' ad featuring burning house and gravestones sparks backlash
Anthropic's Claude advertisement featuring burning house, facial-recognition surveillance and gravestones sparked backlash. The commercial asks, “Can AI be trusted?” and "Who’s gonna hit the brakes if we need to?" OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he initially thought it was "satire". "Anthropic’s horrible comms must be studied one day....They must be intentionally self-sabotaging right?" an X user said.
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09:35 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Anthropic's Claude advertisement featuring burning house, facial-recognition surveillance and gravestones sparked backlash. The commercial asks, “Can AI be trusted?” and "Who’s gonna hit the brakes if we need to?" OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he initially thought it was "satire". "Anthropic’s horrible comms must be studied one day....They must be intentionally self-sabotaging right?" an X user said.
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Iran attacks US' fighter jets base in Jordan
Iran launched strikes in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait after US' fresh wave of strikes in the country. Iran's IRGC claimed that their explosive drones targeted F-18 fighter jet positions and equipment hangars at Jordan's al-Azraq Air Base. It also claimed to have attacked US military's main logistics and support centre in West Asia in Kuwait.
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09:32 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Iran launched strikes in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait after US' fresh wave of strikes in the country. Iran's IRGC claimed that their explosive drones targeted F-18 fighter jet positions and equipment hangars at Jordan's al-Azraq Air Base. It also claimed to have attacked US military's main logistics and support centre in West Asia in Kuwait.
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India responds after Sheikh Hasina says she'll return to Bangladesh this year
India has responded after ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said she will return to Bangladesh this year. "There's no change in our approach to the matter. Any extradition matter is a legal issue, and it will be dealt with accordingly," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. Hasina has been living in exile in India since August 2024.
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India has responded after ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said she will return to Bangladesh this year. "There's no change in our approach to the matter. Any extradition matter is a legal issue, and it will be dealt with accordingly," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. Hasina has been living in exile in India since August 2024.
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India to launch real-time dashboard to track seafarers as Hormuz war claims more lives
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed the Director General of Shipping to establish a comprehensive vessel-by-vessel dashboard to track every Indian aboard every vessel, irrespective of flag, in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. It'll provide real-time vessel positions, crew details and threat assessments. An Indian seafarer died in Iranian attacks on UAE tankers.
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09:55 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed the Director General of Shipping to establish a comprehensive vessel-by-vessel dashboard to track every Indian aboard every vessel, irrespective of flag, in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. It'll provide real-time vessel positions, crew details and threat assessments. An Indian seafarer died in Iranian attacks on UAE tankers.
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Zelenskyy sparks row by removing plastic water bottle cap at EU summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's act of removing a plastic water bottle cap at a recent European Summit sparked a social media debate over breaking EU’s attached-cap rule. Zelenskyy twisted the cap off instead of leaving it attached. Under the EU’s rule, plastic drink bottles up to three litres must have caps that remain attached after opening to reduce plastic waste.
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09:54 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's act of removing a plastic water bottle cap at a recent European Summit sparked a social media debate over breaking EU’s attached-cap rule. Zelenskyy twisted the cap off instead of leaving it attached. Under the EU’s rule, plastic drink bottles up to three litres must have caps that remain attached after opening to reduce plastic waste.
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Was referee good enough to officiate World Cup semi-final? France head coach after loss to Spain
France head coach Didier Deschamps questioned whether referee Ivan Barton was good enough to officiate a World Cup semi-final after his team's 0-2 defeat to Spain. "I'm not saying this just because we lost today...There were quite a few situations. There were some favourable calls, too," he said. Barton awarded Spain an early penalty after Lucas Digne kicked Lamine Yamal.
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09:53 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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France head coach Didier Deschamps questioned whether referee Ivan Barton was good enough to officiate a World Cup semi-final after his team's 0-2 defeat to Spain. "I'm not saying this just because we lost today...There were quite a few situations. There were some favourable calls, too," he said. Barton awarded Spain an early penalty after Lucas Digne kicked Lamine Yamal.
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Considering old-school man-marking plan against Messi: Tuchel
Ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina, England head coach Thomas Tuchel revealed he has considered using the man-marking tactic against Lionel Messi. "I was thinking about this, if we do a proper old-school man-mark [on Messi]," he said. Tuchel added, "I am not sure if we follow through with this idea, but it crossed my mind."
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10:12 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina, England head coach Thomas Tuchel revealed he has considered using the man-marking tactic against Lionel Messi. "I was thinking about this, if we do a proper old-school man-mark [on Messi]," he said. Tuchel added, "I am not sure if we follow through with this idea, but it crossed my mind."
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