100 devotees injured due to crowd rush at Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri
Around 100 devotees were injured due to a massive crowd rush during Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, reports said on Thursday, adding that one person died. The deceased was reportedly rushed to the district headquarters hospital. Visuals from the spot showed people being rushed on stretchers. Lakhs of devotees arrived in Odisha's Puri for the annual Rath Yatra.
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Around 100 devotees were injured due to a massive crowd rush during Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, reports said on Thursday, adding that one person died. The deceased was reportedly rushed to the district headquarters hospital. Visuals from the spot showed people being rushed on stretchers. Lakhs of devotees arrived in Odisha's Puri for the annual Rath Yatra.
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Those under pressure, leave TMC before July 21: Mamata after 'Koel' Mallick resigns
After TMC MP Rukmini 'Koel' Mallick resigned from the Rajya Sabha, party chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday told party leaders, "Those who are under pressure...take whatever decision you want and go wherever you want before July 21." Mallick's exit comes amid an internal rift within TMC. Mallick is the fourth TMC Rajya Sabha MP to resign in recent months.
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07:04 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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After TMC MP Rukmini 'Koel' Mallick resigned from the Rajya Sabha, party chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday told party leaders, "Those who are under pressure...take whatever decision you want and go wherever you want before July 21." Mallick's exit comes amid an internal rift within TMC. Mallick is the fourth TMC Rajya Sabha MP to resign in recent months.
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07:04 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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US to change visa regulations for foreign students
The US has moved to amend visa regulations for foreign students and journalists. Replacing the more open-ended stays, the new final rule would create a fixed time period for F visas for international students, J visas that allow visitors on cultural exchange programs to work in US, and I visas for journalists. The move is subject to congressional review.
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07:28 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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The US has moved to amend visa regulations for foreign students and journalists. Replacing the more open-ended stays, the new final rule would create a fixed time period for F visas for international students, J visas that allow visitors on cultural exchange programs to work in US, and I visas for journalists. The move is subject to congressional review.
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07:28 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Mumbai local seat row turns violent, 3 injured in attack
A seat dispute inside a Mumbai local train near Kalyan escalated into a violent assault, leaving three passengers injured. A viral video shows men attacking fellow passengers with an iron rod and metal bangles, while one attacker is heard shouting, "Machine kadd (pull out the weapon)." Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
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07:20 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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A seat dispute inside a Mumbai local train near Kalyan escalated into a violent assault, leaving three passengers injured. A viral video shows men attacking fellow passengers with an iron rod and metal bangles, while one attacker is heard shouting, "Machine kadd (pull out the weapon)." Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
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Messi shares identical Instagram caption from 2022 after Argentina reach another World Cup final
Argentina captain Lionel Messi repeated the exact Instagram caption he used after reaching FIFA World Cup 2022 final following his team's semi-final victory over England in FIFA World Cup 2026. "TO THE FINAL!!!!! We once again found...strength to produce another great performance. Thank you so much to everyone who believed in this group!!! Come on, Argentina...damn it!!!!! #AllTogether," he wrote.
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07:19 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi repeated the exact Instagram caption he used after reaching FIFA World Cup 2022 final following his team's semi-final victory over England in FIFA World Cup 2026. "TO THE FINAL!!!!! We once again found...strength to produce another great performance. Thank you so much to everyone who believed in this group!!! Come on, Argentina...damn it!!!!! #AllTogether," he wrote.
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07:19 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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World's 1st commercial brain chip implant performed in China
Chinese doctors have carried out the world's first commercial implant of a brain-computer interface in a patient who'd lost hand function after a spinal cord injury, as per local media. The Neural Electronic Opportunity (NEO) system, developed by Neuracle Medical Technology, is a coin-sized implant. This has pushed NEO ahead of Elon Musk's Neuralink, which is awaiting US FDA approval.
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07:40 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Chinese doctors have carried out the world's first commercial implant of a brain-computer interface in a patient who'd lost hand function after a spinal cord injury, as per local media. The Neural Electronic Opportunity (NEO) system, developed by Neuracle Medical Technology, is a coin-sized implant. This has pushed NEO ahead of Elon Musk's Neuralink, which is awaiting US FDA approval.
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I salute Sonam Wangchuk for fighting for country's children: Kejriwal
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, after meeting activist Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar, said, "I salute Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike for the country's children." "The way Wangchuk has put his life on the line...deserves my respect," he added. Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for 19 days, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over paper leaks.
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07:35 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, after meeting activist Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar, said, "I salute Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike for the country's children." "The way Wangchuk has put his life on the line...deserves my respect," he added. Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for 19 days, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over paper leaks.
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We were discussing a foul: Bellingham on his heated exchange with Messi
England midfielder Jude Bellingham, clarifying his heated exchange with Lionel Messi, said, "It was nothing big." "We were discussing a foul...I thought there was a foul earlier and Messi said: 'What about the one on me?' I said: 'You're strong enough to take it.'" he added. Bellingham noted it was a privilege to play against Messi.
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07:33 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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England midfielder Jude Bellingham, clarifying his heated exchange with Lionel Messi, said, "It was nothing big." "We were discussing a foul...I thought there was a foul earlier and Messi said: 'What about the one on me?' I said: 'You're strong enough to take it.'" he added. Bellingham noted it was a privilege to play against Messi.
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07:33 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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What does law say about force feeding as Sonam Wangchuk's strike enters day 19?
There's no law stopping activist Sonam Wangchuk from conducting his hunger strike, which entered its 19th day, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. There's also no Supreme Court ruling that either permits or prohibits the force-feeding of an adult on a hunger strike. In Wangchuk's case, the Delhi High Court said doctors would "intervene" if required.
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07:49 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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There's no law stopping activist Sonam Wangchuk from conducting his hunger strike, which entered its 19th day, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. There's also no Supreme Court ruling that either permits or prohibits the force-feeding of an adult on a hunger strike. In Wangchuk's case, the Delhi High Court said doctors would "intervene" if required.
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Heavy to very heavy rainfall and heatwave warning issued for several states, list released
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya and Odisha on Friday (July 17). Heavy rainfall is likely over parts of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Sikkim. Meanwhile, heatwave conditions are likely over pats of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
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07:45 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya and Odisha on Friday (July 17). Heavy rainfall is likely over parts of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Sikkim. Meanwhile, heatwave conditions are likely over pats of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
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Pics from Samantha Ruth Prabhu's baby shower surface
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and her husband-filmmaker Raj Nidimoru celebrated an intimate baby shower with family members. The pictures from the traditional 'godh bharai' ceremony have surfaced online. Last month, the actress announced her pregnancy during the promotion of her film 'Maa Inti Bangaram'. "I've always wanted to be a mother," she said during a recent interview.
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07:45 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and her husband-filmmaker Raj Nidimoru celebrated an intimate baby shower with family members. The pictures from the traditional 'godh bharai' ceremony have surfaced online. Last month, the actress announced her pregnancy during the promotion of her film 'Maa Inti Bangaram'. "I've always wanted to be a mother," she said during a recent interview.
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Sonam Wangchuk should be appointed India's Education Minister: Kejriwal
In a post on X, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "Sonam Wangchuk should be appointed as the country's Education Minister by removing Dharmendra Pradhan." Wangchuk's hunger strike seeking the resignation of Pradhan over the leak of NEET-UG exam paper entered the 19th day on Thursday. Kejriwal met the climate activist at Jantar Mantar on July 16.
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08:01 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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In a post on X, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "Sonam Wangchuk should be appointed as the country's Education Minister by removing Dharmendra Pradhan." Wangchuk's hunger strike seeking the resignation of Pradhan over the leak of NEET-UG exam paper entered the 19th day on Thursday. Kejriwal met the climate activist at Jantar Mantar on July 16.
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China completes key phase of world's longest underwater highway tunnel; releases video
China has completed a key phase of world's longest underwater highway tunnel. The main shield tunnelling work of the second undersea tunnel of Jiaozhou Bay was completed on Tuesday. The 17.48-km-long tunnel, with a 9.95-km section beneath the sea, has a designed speed of 80 km/h and will facilitate regional travel.
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08:24 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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China has completed a key phase of world's longest underwater highway tunnel. The main shield tunnelling work of the second undersea tunnel of Jiaozhou Bay was completed on Tuesday. The 17.48-km-long tunnel, with a 9.95-km section beneath the sea, has a designed speed of 80 km/h and will facilitate regional travel.
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Which are the 10 highest-grossing films of Christopher Nolan?
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan is returning to cinemas with epic fantasy 'The Odyssey' on July 17. His highest grossing films include 'The Dark Knight Rises' ($1.08 billion), 'The Dark Knight' ($1 billion), 'Oppenheimer' ($975 million), 'Inception' ($839 million) and 'Interstellar' ($701 million). 'Dunkirk' ($527 million) and 'Batman Begins' ($373.7 million) are also part of his top 10 films.
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08:23 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Filmmaker Christopher Nolan is returning to cinemas with epic fantasy 'The Odyssey' on July 17. His highest grossing films include 'The Dark Knight Rises' ($1.08 billion), 'The Dark Knight' ($1 billion), 'Oppenheimer' ($975 million), 'Inception' ($839 million) and 'Interstellar' ($701 million). 'Dunkirk' ($527 million) and 'Batman Begins' ($373.7 million) are also part of his top 10 films.
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Congress breaks silence on Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, urges him to end fast
After maintaining silence on Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, sparking questions on social media, Congress on Thursday addressed the issue as its top leader KC Venugopal urged the activist to end his fast. "We share the anguish and outrage...especially due to the lack of accountability within the Modi Govt - for the collapse of the examination system in particular," he said.
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08:18 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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After maintaining silence on Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, sparking questions on social media, Congress on Thursday addressed the issue as its top leader KC Venugopal urged the activist to end his fast. "We share the anguish and outrage...especially due to the lack of accountability within the Modi Govt - for the collapse of the examination system in particular," he said.
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Lord Krishna was a Muslim & offered namaz, claims UP cleric; sparks controversy
Maulana Jarjis Ansari, a cleric from UP's Etawah, has sparked a controversy after saying that Lord Krishna was a Muslim and offered Namaz five times daily. A video of his remark, which he reportedly made in June, has gone viral, after which several Hindu outfits demanded his arrest. An FIR has been registered against him in Lucknow.
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08:39 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Maulana Jarjis Ansari, a cleric from UP's Etawah, has sparked a controversy after saying that Lord Krishna was a Muslim and offered Namaz five times daily. A video of his remark, which he reportedly made in June, has gone viral, after which several Hindu outfits demanded his arrest. An FIR has been registered against him in Lucknow.
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BJP sees communalism in education: Akhilesh on demolition of Azam Khan's university
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised BJP after authorities ordered the demolition of 38 buildings at Rampur's Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, founded by jailed Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan. "BJP sees communalism even in education," Akhilesh said, adding, "Teachers, students, and the jobs obtained after education aren't even on BJP's agenda." The university was established in 2006.
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08:32 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised BJP after authorities ordered the demolition of 38 buildings at Rampur's Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, founded by jailed Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan. "BJP sees communalism even in education," Akhilesh said, adding, "Teachers, students, and the jobs obtained after education aren't even on BJP's agenda." The university was established in 2006.
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Many have gone, many have come: Science minister on ISRO resignations
Union Science Minister Jitendra Singh said, "many have gone, many have come" about reports of nearly 100 ISRO scientists resigning or seeking voluntary retirement in recent months. The government reportedly tightened exit rules after this. "No, that is because... that is for administrative reasons so that the decision can be taken at a much more mature level," he said.
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08:59 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Union Science Minister Jitendra Singh said, "many have gone, many have come" about reports of nearly 100 ISRO scientists resigning or seeking voluntary retirement in recent months. The government reportedly tightened exit rules after this. "No, that is because... that is for administrative reasons so that the decision can be taken at a much more mature level," he said.
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Kieron Pollard angrily hurls ball towards Steve Smith during MLC Eliminator
MI New York all-rounder Kieron Pollard hurled the ball towards Washington Freedom captain Steve Smith during MLC 2026 Eliminator. After Smith toe-ended a delivery back towards Pollard in 14th over, Pollard collected and threw the ball in Smith's direction before giving him a death stare. The throw sailed over Smith's head after which both got involved in a verbal exchange.
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08:50 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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MI New York all-rounder Kieron Pollard hurled the ball towards Washington Freedom captain Steve Smith during MLC 2026 Eliminator. After Smith toe-ended a delivery back towards Pollard in 14th over, Pollard collected and threw the ball in Smith's direction before giving him a death stare. The throw sailed over Smith's head after which both got involved in a verbal exchange.
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Humans love to gamble: 'Oracle of Omaha' Warren Buffett on speculative trading
Billionaire Warren Buffett warned that the stock market is increasingly being driven by speculative trading rather than long-term investing. "Since humans love to gamble so much, there's more money in actually cultivating gamblers than there is in cultivating investors," the 'Oracle of Omaha' said. He added that it is "tougher to find values when everybody is preferring gambling".
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09:14 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Billionaire Warren Buffett warned that the stock market is increasingly being driven by speculative trading rather than long-term investing. "Since humans love to gamble so much, there's more money in actually cultivating gamblers than there is in cultivating investors," the 'Oracle of Omaha' said. He added that it is "tougher to find values when everybody is preferring gambling".
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