Which nations stand to benefit amid the oil crisis?
As oil prices surge following the closure of Strait of Hormuz during US-Iran war, nations like Russia, US and Saudi Arabia stand to benefit. Russian crude exports don't pass through Hormuz but move through Baltic, Black Sea, Arctic and Pacific ports. Higher oil prices also benefit US shale producers, while Saudi Arabia has infrastructure that can partially bypass Hormuz Strait.
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As oil prices surge following the closure of Strait of Hormuz during US-Iran war, nations like Russia, US and Saudi Arabia stand to benefit. Russian crude exports don't pass through Hormuz but move through Baltic, Black Sea, Arctic and Pacific ports. Higher oil prices also benefit US shale producers, while Saudi Arabia has infrastructure that can partially bypass Hormuz Strait.
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How have England performed in FIFA World Cup semi-finals?
England have reached the FIFA World Cup semi-finals for the fourth time after qualifying for the 2026 edition, having previously reached the last four in 1966, 1990 and 2018. Their only semi-final win came against Portugal in 1966, after which they went on to lift the World Cup. England lost to West Germany in 1990 and to Croatia in 2018.
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05:14 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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England have reached the FIFA World Cup semi-finals for the fourth time after qualifying for the 2026 edition, having previously reached the last four in 1966, 1990 and 2018. Their only semi-final win came against Portugal in 1966, after which they went on to lift the World Cup. England lost to West Germany in 1990 and to Croatia in 2018.
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SC asks Odisha govt to decide on Aus missionary's killer's freedom
Supreme Court directed the Odisha government to decide by August 15 on the remission plea of Dara Singh, serving a life sentence for 1999 murders of Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines and his two sons. "Let him also celebrate Independence Day," the court said. Singh sought premature release in 2024, claiming he had served over 24 years and had "repented".
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05:13 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Supreme Court directed the Odisha government to decide by August 15 on the remission plea of Dara Singh, serving a life sentence for 1999 murders of Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines and his two sons. "Let him also celebrate Independence Day," the court said. Singh sought premature release in 2024, claiming he had served over 24 years and had "repented".
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05:13 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Iran releases footage of missile strikes on US bases in Jordan, Bahrain & Qatar
Iran's Tasnim News Agency released footage showing missiles striking US bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Qatar on Sunday. One video claimed to show damage to fighter jet maintenance and repair centre at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, while another claimed damage to US Fifth Fleet Drone Centre in Bahrain. Iran said attacks were retaliation for US aggression.
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05:10 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Iran's Tasnim News Agency released footage showing missiles striking US bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Qatar on Sunday. One video claimed to show damage to fighter jet maintenance and repair centre at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, while another claimed damage to US Fifth Fleet Drone Centre in Bahrain. Iran said attacks were retaliation for US aggression.
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What is Argentina and England's head-to-head record in football?
Argentina will face England in their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday (IST). The teams have met 14 times in international football, with England winning six matches, Argentina three and five ending in draws. They have faced each other five times at the FIFA World Cup, with England winning three matches and Argentina two.
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05:09 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Argentina will face England in their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday (IST). The teams have met 14 times in international football, with England winning six matches, Argentina three and five ending in draws. They have faced each other five times at the FIFA World Cup, with England winning three matches and Argentina two.
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05:09 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Video shows train surrounded by raging wildfires in Canada
A video has surfaced showing a scene inside a train caught in a massive wildfire in Canada's Ontario. The outside scene turned orange from the glowing flames, and thick smoke was seen on both sides of the railway tracks, with one crew member saying, "This could potentially overtake us." The crew reportedly abandoned the train and escaped on foot.
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05:28 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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A video has surfaced showing a scene inside a train caught in a massive wildfire in Canada's Ontario. The outside scene turned orange from the glowing flames, and thick smoke was seen on both sides of the railway tracks, with one crew member saying, "This could potentially overtake us." The crew reportedly abandoned the train and escaped on foot.
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What is CXMT and how did it become China's DRAM champion?
CXMT is China's leading and world's fourth-largest dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) maker. DRAM chips are used in smartphones, PCs, servers and AI systems. Backed by strong state funding amid China's push to end over-reliance on foreign chips, CXMT also benefits from booming AI-driven demand. It expects to raise at least $8.6 billion (₹82,756 crore) this month in an IPO.
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05:25 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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CXMT is China's leading and world's fourth-largest dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) maker. DRAM chips are used in smartphones, PCs, servers and AI systems. Backed by strong state funding amid China's push to end over-reliance on foreign chips, CXMT also benefits from booming AI-driven demand. It expects to raise at least $8.6 billion (₹82,756 crore) this month in an IPO.
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05:25 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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What is the weather forecast for England-Argentina FIFA WC 2026 semi-final?
Argentina will face England in their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final at 3 pm on Wednesday (US time) at the Atlanta Stadium. Forecasters have predicted severe thunderstorms and lightning in Atlanta throughout the afternoon and into the early evening. Amid the stormy conditions, temperatures are expected to remain between the high 20s and low 30s°C around the kick-off time.
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05:22 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Argentina will face England in their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final at 3 pm on Wednesday (US time) at the Atlanta Stadium. Forecasters have predicted severe thunderstorms and lightning in Atlanta throughout the afternoon and into the early evening. Amid the stormy conditions, temperatures are expected to remain between the high 20s and low 30s°C around the kick-off time.
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05:22 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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US missile strikes watchtower at Iran's Chabahar for 2nd time
A video showed plumes of smoke billowing from a watchtower at the strategic Shahid Kalantari Port in Iran’s Chabahar after a missile strike by the US Navy. The watchtower is a civilian facility used for maritime security and search-and-rescue operations for fishermen. This is the second time the watchtower has been struck by a US missile.
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05:20 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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A video showed plumes of smoke billowing from a watchtower at the strategic Shahid Kalantari Port in Iran’s Chabahar after a missile strike by the US Navy. The watchtower is a civilian facility used for maritime security and search-and-rescue operations for fishermen. This is the second time the watchtower has been struck by a US missile.
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You want me to have heart attack: Mamata to BJP after loyalist Madan leaves TMC
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee hit out at the BJP after suffering another blow as MLA Madan Mitra, seen as her aide for years, joined the party's rebel camp on Wednesday. She said, "BJP wished for me to get a heart attack. I will live till I see your end." "Those who want to go can go," she added.
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05:41 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee hit out at the BJP after suffering another blow as MLA Madan Mitra, seen as her aide for years, joined the party's rebel camp on Wednesday. She said, "BJP wished for me to get a heart attack. I will live till I see your end." "Those who want to go can go," she added.
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05:41 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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India among global hotspots for climate-related sleep loss: Study
India is among the global hotspots for climate-related sleep loss, according to a study by Climate Central. People in the southern parts of India lose 78-91 hours of sleep annually, including eight-nine hours due to climate change, it added. The analysis of 107 Indian cities found Chennai (93 hours), Mumbai (84 hours) and Kolkata (80 hours) among the worst affected.
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05:40 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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India is among the global hotspots for climate-related sleep loss, according to a study by Climate Central. People in the southern parts of India lose 78-91 hours of sleep annually, including eight-nine hours due to climate change, it added. The analysis of 107 Indian cities found Chennai (93 hours), Mumbai (84 hours) and Kolkata (80 hours) among the worst affected.
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MP minister loses portfolio after performance review; CM takes over
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav has taken charge of the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Department after withdrawing the portfolio from Minister of State (Independent Charge) Lakhan Patel. Patel, a second-term MLA from Patharia, has been shifted to the Anand (Happiness) Department. The move follows a performance review of ministers, though the government has not officially cited any reason.
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05:33 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav has taken charge of the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Department after withdrawing the portfolio from Minister of State (Independent Charge) Lakhan Patel. Patel, a second-term MLA from Patharia, has been shifted to the Anand (Happiness) Department. The move follows a performance review of ministers, though the government has not officially cited any reason.
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Dating app usage jumps in UK during FIFA World Cup 2026
Dating app usage has seen a significant jump in the UK during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, according to mobile traffic data. During one of the matches, activity on certain dating apps increased by 25%, while right swipes went up by 55%. Around 34% of the people said that football has also proved to be a helpful icebreaker.
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05:32 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Dating app usage has seen a significant jump in the UK during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, according to mobile traffic data. During one of the matches, activity on certain dating apps increased by 25%, while right swipes went up by 55%. Around 34% of the people said that football has also proved to be a helpful icebreaker.
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Indians came to New Zealand 100 yrs ago, faced racism but thrived: Indian envoy
India's High Commissioner to New Zealand, Muanpuii Saiawi, while responding to a journalist's question on racism against Indians, said Indians have largely thrived despite facing racism in the past. She added, "Indians came to New Zealand 100 years ago. When they first came, they had to face these things." "However there are cases of targeted speech about them," she added.
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05:53 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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India's High Commissioner to New Zealand, Muanpuii Saiawi, while responding to a journalist's question on racism against Indians, said Indians have largely thrived despite facing racism in the past. She added, "Indians came to New Zealand 100 years ago. When they first came, they had to face these things." "However there are cases of targeted speech about them," she added.
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New $1 gold coin with Trump's face unveiled in US
A new $1 gold coin with US President Donald Trump's face in the centre has been unveiled in the US to commemorate 250 years of the country's independence. The coin bears the quote "In god we trust" on the front with US seal at the back. "It celebrates the strength of American values," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
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05:52 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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A new $1 gold coin with US President Donald Trump's face in the centre has been unveiled in the US to commemorate 250 years of the country's independence. The coin bears the quote "In god we trust" on the front with US seal at the back. "It celebrates the strength of American values," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
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Force feed Sonam Wangchuk, he may die in 2 days: Plea in Delhi HC
A plea filed in Delhi High Court said that activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, may not survive for more than two days. The plea sought directions to authorities to shift him to a government hospital and "force feed him the necessary nutrients". Delhi HC sought responses from the Centre and Delhi government.
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05:45 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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A plea filed in Delhi High Court said that activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, may not survive for more than two days. The plea sought directions to authorities to shift him to a government hospital and "force feed him the necessary nutrients". Delhi HC sought responses from the Centre and Delhi government.
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US launches massive 90-minute attack on Iran, releases video
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it completed massive morning round of strikes against Iran. "CENTCOM launched precision munitions against coastal defence systems and cruise missile storage and launch sites on Greater Tunb Island during the 90-minute wave. The strikes further degraded Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," it added.
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06:08 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it completed massive morning round of strikes against Iran. "CENTCOM launched precision munitions against coastal defence systems and cruise missile storage and launch sites on Greater Tunb Island during the 90-minute wave. The strikes further degraded Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," it added.
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06:08 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Indian-origin 17-yr-old Riddhi Chauhan commands 300 US Navy cadets
17-year-old Indian-origin student Riddhi Chauhan is leading nearly 300 cadets in her school's Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) unit as Battalion Commanding Officer, the highest rank in the programme. NJROTC is a US Navy-backed leadership programme running in US high schools. Riddhi, who is inspired by the teachings of Mahant Swami Maharaj, aspires to become a Naval Officer.
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06:07 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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17-year-old Indian-origin student Riddhi Chauhan is leading nearly 300 cadets in her school's Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) unit as Battalion Commanding Officer, the highest rank in the programme. NJROTC is a US Navy-backed leadership programme running in US high schools. Riddhi, who is inspired by the teachings of Mahant Swami Maharaj, aspires to become a Naval Officer.
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Why even US' bunker-buster bombs can't destroy Iran's Pickaxe Mountain?
Tunnel complexes at Pickaxe Mountain, Iran's secret nuclear facility which US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack, are beyond the reach of US arsenal's most powerful bunker-buster bombs. Some of its underground chambers lie between 260 and 330 feet below the surface, deeper than Iran's Fordow enrichment facility. These bombs can penetrate about 200 feet of earth and rock.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
06:02 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Tunnel complexes at Pickaxe Mountain, Iran's secret nuclear facility which US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack, are beyond the reach of US arsenal's most powerful bunker-buster bombs. Some of its underground chambers lie between 260 and 330 feet below the surface, deeper than Iran's Fordow enrichment facility. These bombs can penetrate about 200 feet of earth and rock.
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06:02 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Only changed my room in Assembly: TMC's Madan Mitra after joining rebel camp
After TMC MLA Madan Mitra joined party's rebel camp, he said he had "only changed my room in Assembly". Mitra claimed he had urged Mamata Banerjee's nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, to step aside for six months, but the demand was rejected, prompting him to quit. Notably, he left the party after ED summoned his wife and two sons in corruption case.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
06:26 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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After TMC MLA Madan Mitra joined party's rebel camp, he said he had "only changed my room in Assembly". Mitra claimed he had urged Mamata Banerjee's nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, to step aside for six months, but the demand was rejected, prompting him to quit. Notably, he left the party after ED summoned his wife and two sons in corruption case.
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