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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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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UPI users cross 55 crore as FY26 transactions hit ₹314 lakh crore
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) had 55.49 crore users as of June 2026. UPI transactions totalled ₹314.23 lakh crore in FY26, up from ₹260.56 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 ₹314.23 lakh crore in FY26, up from ₹260.56 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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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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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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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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Fabián Ruiz has played 50 matches for Spain and never lost
Spain midfielder Fabián 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 Fabián 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 players’ expressions and Messi’s 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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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 players’ expressions and Messi’s 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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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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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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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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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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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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Indians gather outside Indian High Commission in UK, express solidarity with Wangchuk, CJP
The Indian diaspora in London gathered outside the Indian High Commission to express solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk and the Cockroach Janta Party. This comes after days of protest and hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET-UG paper leak. Parliament march in Delhi turned violent on Monday.
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03:10 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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The Indian diaspora in London gathered outside the Indian High Commission to express solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk and the Cockroach Janta Party. This comes after days of protest and hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET-UG paper leak. Parliament march in Delhi turned violent on Monday.
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Indian-origin MP Lisa Nandy reappointed as UK's culture secretary
Indian-origin MP Lisa Nandy has been reappointed by new PM Andy Burnham as the UK's Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. She would continue to oversee the film and TV industry amid a pending decision on if UK will intervene in Paramount-Warner Bros' $110-billion deal. She's the longest-serving culture secretary since Jeremy Hunt in 2010.
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03:04 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Indian-origin MP Lisa Nandy has been reappointed by new PM Andy Burnham as the UK's Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. She would continue to oversee the film and TV industry amid a pending decision on if UK will intervene in Paramount-Warner Bros' $110-billion deal. She's the longest-serving culture secretary since Jeremy Hunt in 2010.
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Europe issues new camera guidelines to prevent sexualisation of women athletes
The EBU and European Athletics have introduced new camera guidelines for coverage of women’s athletics. Broadcasters have been urged to avoid lingering close-ups, low-angle shots from behind or below athletes and slow-motion replays offering no technical value. The guidelines follow feedback from athletes, including Olympians, who said certain camera shots can cause discomfort and distractions.
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03:26 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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The EBU and European Athletics have introduced new camera guidelines for coverage of women’s athletics. Broadcasters have been urged to avoid lingering close-ups, low-angle shots from behind or below athletes and slow-motion replays offering no technical value. The guidelines follow feedback from athletes, including Olympians, who said certain camera shots can cause discomfort and distractions.
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Another ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz, crew escapes in lifeboat
A tanker was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on July 20, forcing the crew to abandon the ship and escape in a lifeboat. The incident occurred about 8 nautical miles northeast of Limah, Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. The ship's engine room reportedly caught fire following the projectile strike.
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03:25 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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A tanker was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on July 20, forcing the crew to abandon the ship and escape in a lifeboat. The incident occurred about 8 nautical miles northeast of Limah, Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. The ship's engine room reportedly caught fire following the projectile strike.
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03:25 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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This is gunda-gardi: Uttarakhand HC to police for detaining leader going to Jantar Mantar
The Uttarakhand High Court slammed the state police for detaining Uttarakhand Parivartan Party President Prabhat Dhyani, who had announced his plan to go to Jantar Mantar to lend support to Sonam Wangchuk. HC called it gunda-gardi (hooliganism) and said, "What are you doing in this country? Are you here to protect the image of government or constitutional right of individuals?"
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03:25 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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The Uttarakhand High Court slammed the state police for detaining Uttarakhand Parivartan Party President Prabhat Dhyani, who had announced his plan to go to Jantar Mantar to lend support to Sonam Wangchuk. HC called it gunda-gardi (hooliganism) and said, "What are you doing in this country? Are you here to protect the image of government or constitutional right of individuals?"
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Millions of WordPress websites at risk as hackers exploit patched bugs
Hackers are targeting websites running vulnerable versions of WordPress, putting millions of sites at risk, TechCrunch reported, citing cybersecurity companies. The affected versions are WordPress 6.9.0 through 6.9.4 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.1. Last week, WordPress patched two critical security flaws, including one that could allow hackers to take full remote control of vulnerable websites.
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03:18 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Hackers are targeting websites running vulnerable versions of WordPress, putting millions of sites at risk, TechCrunch reported, citing cybersecurity companies. The affected versions are WordPress 6.9.0 through 6.9.4 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.1. Last week, WordPress patched two critical security flaws, including one that could allow hackers to take full remote control of vulnerable websites.
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03:18 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Canada vows to protect workers as Trump slaps 50% tariffs on select goods
Canada PM Mark Carney called US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods "unilateral" and a "direct violation" of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). He further said that the government would continue to support the country's workers, businesses and families. Carney added that Canada had put forward detailed proposals to resolve the dispute.
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03:17 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Canada PM Mark Carney called US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods "unilateral" and a "direct violation" of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). He further said that the government would continue to support the country's workers, businesses and families. Carney added that Canada had put forward detailed proposals to resolve the dispute.
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