Chess legend Polgar turns down Hungary PM's offer to become country's Prez
After her reported meeting with Hungary PM Peter Magyar, chess legend Judit Polgar announced she had declined his offer to become Hungary's next President. "I don't feel I've the strength to take on the historic responsibility of uniting a divided nation," she added. Magyar had said he wanted Polgar to serve as President until the adoption of Hungary's new constitution.
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01:43 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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After her reported meeting with Hungary PM Peter Magyar, chess legend Judit Polgar announced she had declined his offer to become Hungary's next President. "I don't feel I've the strength to take on the historic responsibility of uniting a divided nation," she added. Magyar had said he wanted Polgar to serve as President until the adoption of Hungary's new constitution.
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Pune bans entry of heavy vehicles to prevent traffic congestion during monsoon
Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi has prohibited heavy and oversized vehicles from entering the city until further orders to prevent traffic congestion caused by waterlogging and vehicle breakdowns during the monsoon. However, goods vehicles entering Pune for loading and unloading will be allowed on separate designated routes between 11 pm and 6 am. New diversion routes have been announced.
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01:30 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi has prohibited heavy and oversized vehicles from entering the city until further orders to prevent traffic congestion caused by waterlogging and vehicle breakdowns during the monsoon. However, goods vehicles entering Pune for loading and unloading will be allowed on separate designated routes between 11 pm and 6 am. New diversion routes have been announced.
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01:30 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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PoK protest leaders urges election boycott, call polls a sham
Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which is leading anti-government protests in PoK, urged people to boycott elections. Calling the polls a sham, JAAC leader said those participating were βkillers of our rights.β Meanwhile, Pakistani minister Aleem Khan's party announced an electoral alliance with Pakistan Markazi Muslim League, which is linked to terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba.
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01:57 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which is leading anti-government protests in PoK, urged people to boycott elections. Calling the polls a sham, JAAC leader said those participating were βkillers of our rights.β Meanwhile, Pakistani minister Aleem Khan's party announced an electoral alliance with Pakistan Markazi Muslim League, which is linked to terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba.
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BJP leader files complaint against Karnataka Minister after falling into drain
Bengaluru BJP leader Raghavendra Shetty has filed a police complaint against Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, MLA Byrathi Suresh, and civic body officials after he fell into an open drain. Shetty alleged that the drain had been left uncovered after cleaning without any barricades. After the fall, Shetty suffered fractures on his leg and is currently undergoing treatment.
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News By: Anushka Singh
01:53 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Bengaluru BJP leader Raghavendra Shetty has filed a police complaint against Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, MLA Byrathi Suresh, and civic body officials after he fell into an open drain. Shetty alleged that the drain had been left uncovered after cleaning without any barricades. After the fall, Shetty suffered fractures on his leg and is currently undergoing treatment.
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01:53 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Why are farmers marching to Delhi?
Farmers from Punjab, Haryana and other states are heading to Delhi on Tuesday to attend a Kisan Mahapanchayat against the proposed India-US trade deal, alleging it could hurt India's agriculture and dairy sectors. They said the proposed deal could allow greater imports of subsidised US farm products by lowering tariffs, adding this would reduce farm incomes and affect rural livelihoods.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
01:48 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Farmers from Punjab, Haryana and other states are heading to Delhi on Tuesday to attend a Kisan Mahapanchayat against the proposed India-US trade deal, alleging it could hurt India's agriculture and dairy sectors. They said the proposed deal could allow greater imports of subsidised US farm products by lowering tariffs, adding this would reduce farm incomes and affect rural livelihoods.
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01:48 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Don't drag court into this: HC on plea over use of excessive police force against CJP protesters
Delhi High Court on Tuesday said, "Donβt drag the court into all this," over a plea alleging use of excessive force by police against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters during their protest march to the Parliament. The court refused urgent listing of the matter for Tuesday and remarked that the matter "will come up tomorrow". Over 100 people sustained injuries.
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News By: Jayant Singh
02:13 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Delhi High Court on Tuesday said, "Donβt drag the court into all this," over a plea alleging use of excessive force by police against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters during their protest march to the Parliament. The court refused urgent listing of the matter for Tuesday and remarked that the matter "will come up tomorrow". Over 100 people sustained injuries.
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02:13 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Nadda visits LHMC hospital to meet people injured during CJP protest
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday visited Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) Hospital to meet the injured people after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest march to Parliament turned violent. Earlier, Nadda also visited Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital to meet protesters. He also held a meeting with the doctors at the hospital.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
02:28 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday visited Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) Hospital to meet the injured people after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest march to Parliament turned violent. Earlier, Nadda also visited Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital to meet protesters. He also held a meeting with the doctors at the hospital.
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02:28 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Ram Mandir theft 'nadir' of Indian's integrity, nothing can shame people unfazed by it: HC
Allahabad High Court called the donation theft at Ram Mandir "the proverbial last straw on the camel's back". He said this in the context of how corruption has been normalised and institutionalised in India. "Nothing can shame a people who remain unfazed by the theft...which epitomises the nadir [the lowest point] of the Indian's integrity," Justice Atul Sreedharan said.
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News By: Garima Garg
02:24 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Allahabad High Court called the donation theft at Ram Mandir "the proverbial last straw on the camel's back". He said this in the context of how corruption has been normalised and institutionalised in India. "Nothing can shame a people who remain unfazed by the theft...which epitomises the nadir [the lowest point] of the Indian's integrity," Justice Atul Sreedharan said.
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02:24 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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UPI users cross 55 crore as FY26 transactions hit βΉ314 lakh crore
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) had 55.49 crore users as of June 2026. UPI transactions totalled βΉ314.23 lakh crore in FY26, up from βΉ260.56 lakh crore in FY25. Introduced in 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) under the central bank's supervision, UPI is India's real-time digital payments system.
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02:42 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) had 55.49 crore users as of June 2026. UPI transactions totalled βΉ314.23 lakh crore in FY26, up from βΉ260.56 lakh crore in FY25. Introduced in 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) under the central bank's supervision, UPI is India's real-time digital payments system.
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02:42 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Shameful: Swara on video of husband getting detained during Mumbai protests
Swara Bhasker shared a video of her husband, NCP(SP) member Fahad Ahmad, being detained by Mumbai Police during a protest over the removal of Sonam Wangchuk from his hunger strike in Delhi. "This is India's democracy. Shameful state of affairs," she wrote. Swara later revealed that Fahad was released by the police after almost three-and-a-half hours.
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News By: Udit Gupta
02:40 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Swara Bhasker shared a video of her husband, NCP(SP) member Fahad Ahmad, being detained by Mumbai Police during a protest over the removal of Sonam Wangchuk from his hunger strike in Delhi. "This is India's democracy. Shameful state of affairs," she wrote. Swara later revealed that Fahad was released by the police after almost three-and-a-half hours.
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02:40 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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What is LAMA, the medical right in focus amid Sonam Wangchuk's hospital row?
Leave Against Medical Advice (LAMA) refers to a situation where a patient voluntarily decides to leave a hospital before the treating doctor recommends discharge. If patient is mentally capable of making decisions, they generally have legal and ethical right to refuse treatment and leave. Before doing so, hospitals typically ask patients, or their authorised attendant, to sign a LAMA form.
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02:40 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Leave Against Medical Advice (LAMA) refers to a situation where a patient voluntarily decides to leave a hospital before the treating doctor recommends discharge. If patient is mentally capable of making decisions, they generally have legal and ethical right to refuse treatment and leave. Before doing so, hospitals typically ask patients, or their authorised attendant, to sign a LAMA form.
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02:40 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Railway denies stones were pelted on India's 1st hydrogen train
The Northern Railway debunked a fake video claiming that stones were pelted at the newly flagged-off hydrogen train operating between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana. "The train...in the video is not a hydrogen train...It's probably some old video," it said, adding that the hydrogen train is on schedule. PM Narendra Modi flagged off India's first hydrogen train on July 17.
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02:37 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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The Northern Railway debunked a fake video claiming that stones were pelted at the newly flagged-off hydrogen train operating between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana. "The train...in the video is not a hydrogen train...It's probably some old video," it said, adding that the hydrogen train is on schedule. PM Narendra Modi flagged off India's first hydrogen train on July 17.
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02:37 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Sonam Wangchuk can be moved to hospital of his choice, rules Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court ruled that activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike over the NEET paper leak since June 28, can be moved to a hospital of his choice. Delhi Police took Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital on July 18. A doctor present in court said Wangchuk's high uric acid is "normal" for a person on fast.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
02:34 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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The Delhi High Court ruled that activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike over the NEET paper leak since June 28, can be moved to a hospital of his choice. Delhi Police took Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital on July 18. A doctor present in court said Wangchuk's high uric acid is "normal" for a person on fast.
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02:34 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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FabiΓ‘n Ruiz has played 50 matches for Spain and never lost
Spain midfielder FabiΓ‘n Ruiz, who has played 50 international matches so far, has never lost while representing his country. The 30-year-old achieved the feat after Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. With the win, Ruiz's international record stands at 35 victories and 15 draws.
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02:59 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Spain midfielder FabiΓ‘n Ruiz, who has played 50 international matches so far, has never lost while representing his country. The 30-year-old achieved the feat after Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. With the win, Ruiz's international record stands at 35 victories and 15 draws.
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02:59 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Messi's speech outside dressing room before FIFA World Cup 2026 final sparks speculation
A video recorded before FIFA World Cup 2026 final shows Lionel Messi asking his Argentina teammates to "stay calm", "forget everything" and focus on facing Spain. The playersβ expressions and Messiβs remarks sparked speculation about whether an incident had occurred before kick-off. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final after scoring in extra time.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
02:57 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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A video recorded before FIFA World Cup 2026 final shows Lionel Messi asking his Argentina teammates to "stay calm", "forget everything" and focus on facing Spain. The playersβ expressions and Messiβs remarks sparked speculation about whether an incident had occurred before kick-off. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final after scoring in extra time.
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02:57 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Nepal to remove map showing 3 Indian territories as its own from new Re 1 coin
The Nepal government has approved the minting of a newly designed one-rupee coin, reports said. Nepal will drop the map showing Indian territories of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani as its own from the new coin, reports added. Former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli-led government had introduced the map in 2020 showing the three disputed territories as part of Nepal.
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News By: Ankush Verma
02:51 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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The Nepal government has approved the minting of a newly designed one-rupee coin, reports said. Nepal will drop the map showing Indian territories of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani as its own from the new coin, reports added. Former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli-led government had introduced the map in 2020 showing the three disputed territories as part of Nepal.
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02:51 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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CJP won't attempt another march towards Parliament
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has said the outfit will not attempt another march towards the Parliament, adding, "Police will hurt youth again." "Yesterday we saw with what brutality and cruelty the Delhi Police beat the children," he said. Dipke claimed that a girl suffered critical injuries after being struck on the neck with a baton.
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News By: Shalini ojha
02:46 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has said the outfit will not attempt another march towards the Parliament, adding, "Police will hurt youth again." "Yesterday we saw with what brutality and cruelty the Delhi Police beat the children," he said. Dipke claimed that a girl suffered critical injuries after being struck on the neck with a baton.
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02:46 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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IMD issues orange alert for Mumbai for heavy rain
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Thane, for July 21, warning of very heavy rainfall and gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph. Authorities have also cautioned about high waves along the coast. A 3.64-metre high tide is expected to hit Mumbai at 4:53 pm on Tuesday.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
03:14 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Thane, for July 21, warning of very heavy rainfall and gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph. Authorities have also cautioned about high waves along the coast. A 3.64-metre high tide is expected to hit Mumbai at 4:53 pm on Tuesday.
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03:14 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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SC reduces 2016 Delhi rape convict's life sentence, cites good jail conduct
The Supreme Court reduced the sentence of a man convicted in a 2016 rape case from life imprisonment to 20 years in jail with the benefit of remission. It stated there was a possibility of reformation as he was 25 when offence was committed. The court added that convict had no criminal antecedents and had maintained good conduct in jail.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
03:12 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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The Supreme Court reduced the sentence of a man convicted in a 2016 rape case from life imprisonment to 20 years in jail with the benefit of remission. It stated there was a possibility of reformation as he was 25 when offence was committed. The court added that convict had no criminal antecedents and had maintained good conduct in jail.
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03:12 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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UP IAS officer Rinku Singh demands 50% pay cut as he does only '4 hours of work'
IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi has written a five-page letter to the UP government demanding that his pay be cut by 50% or that he be transferred, as his current position only involves "four hours" of work. Currently posted as SDM (Judicial), Rahi also alleged interference by UP Minister Swatantra Dev Singh and BJP MLA Gauri Shankar Verma.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
03:11 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi has written a five-page letter to the UP government demanding that his pay be cut by 50% or that he be transferred, as his current position only involves "four hours" of work. Currently posted as SDM (Judicial), Rahi also alleged interference by UP Minister Swatantra Dev Singh and BJP MLA Gauri Shankar Verma.
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03:11 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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