4 men carry pilgrim on shoulders as they climb 10,000 steps in Gujarat, video sparks debate

A viral video shows four men carrying a pilgrim in a makeshift palanquin on their shoulders as they climb 10,000 steps to reach Gujarat's Mount Girnar. The porters used sticks to support themselves and maintain balance while climbing the long flight of stone steps. This has sparked a debate over the practice, with people calling it "exploitation".
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04:02 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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What does international law say about targeting civilian sites during wars?

Under International Humanitarian Law (IHL), which applies during war, civilian sites are defined as all objects that aren't legitimate military targets. Geneva Conventions, the most important treaties in IHL, say civilian infrastructure includes schools, houses, places of worship, roads, bridges, railways, airports, power grids, water networks and hospitals that support everyday civilian life.
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News By: Aradhana
04:28 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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Madhya Pradesh passes UCC Bill, becomes 4th state to do so

The CM Mohan Yadav-led Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, becoming the fourth state to do so after Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam. Calling it a 'golden day' for the state, he said, "This move will liberate women from the suffering caused by polygamy and ensure government support for their rights."
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News By: Ishaan Mukherjee
04:27 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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CJP leader responds to criticism over eating burger amid protest, asks 'Have you elected me?'

CJP spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya has responded after he was criticised for eating a burger amid protest on Monday. A video showed a person confronting Dahiya and asking why he was not with the protesters. Dahiya dismissed claims that he left the protest and said, "You hold me accountable as if it's my job to be a protester...Have you elected me?"
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04:25 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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Birds & monkeys in Amazon talk to each other via 'internet of the forest', study finds

Scientists uncovered an "internet of the forest" in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest, where birds and monkeys use and respond to each other's alarm calls to warn of predators. The study found that small canopy birds weighing under 100 grams were most likely to relay calls. Researchers also found that the sudden, unusual silence of these birds can itself signal danger.
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News By: Garima Garg
04:23 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi protest outside PM Modi's house, demand his resignation

A day after Cockroach Janta Party's Parliament march, Congress MPs Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led a Congress protest march to PM Narendra Modi's residence on Tuesday. They demanded the resignation of PM Modi, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Home Minister Amit Shah over the police action against protesters during CJP's march. Security personnel detained some Congress workers.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
04:17 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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Will Shah Rukh Khan still be relevant in 2045?: Annu Kapoor on 'last superstar' claim

Referring to Shah Rukh Khan calling himself "last of the stars," actor Annu Kapoor questioned whether he will remain relevant in 2045. Comparing Shah Rukh's 34-year career with Amitabh Bachchan's 53-year career, Annu said, "If you subtract 34 from...53...there are still 19 years left. Do you think it's possible for Shah Rukh to remain equally relevant for another 19 years?"
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
04:44 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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US intelligence warns war with Iran could last long

According to US intelligence, the standoff with Iran is likely to continue for a long time, as current US strikes are unlikely to force Tehran to back down. The report said deploying more US troops on the ground carries significant political risks for President Donald Trump without guaranteeing military success. On Monday night, US struck Iran for 10th consecutive night.
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News By: Aradhana
04:41 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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Messi told me to keep following my path after FIFA WC final: Yamal

Spain winger Lamine Yamal has revealed what Argentina captain Lionel Messi told him after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. "He told me to keep following my path and that the future belongs to our generation," the 19-year-old said. Yamal added, "Those words are worth as much as the gold medal hanging around my neck."
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News By: Pravel Jain
04:40 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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CJP sacks spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya amid row over his 'burger' videos

CJP removed Vijeta Dahiya as its spokesperson and relieved him of all official duties after a video showed him eating a burger during a CJP-led protest. "We strongly condemn the deeply insensitive actions of Dahiya...when peaceful protestors and our team were facing brutal police violence," CJP said. Such conduct is unacceptable and shows a complete lack of judgment, it added.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
04:38 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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Lied to family to join CJP protest, treated like criminals here: 17-yr-old girl

A 17-year-old girl who joined the CJP protest in Delhi claimed she told her family she was going to school but was detained after reaching the protest site and treated "like criminals". She alleged she was dragged by her feet, adding, "When it is time for elections...they come to our homes asking for votes...We are only asking for a dialogue."
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News By: Sourav Kumar
04:57 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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Surrender or we'll decide bail cancellation on merits: SC to honeymoon murder accused Sonam

The Supreme Court gave two options to honeymoon murder accused Sonam Raghuvanshi- either surrender or court will decide bail cancellation on merits. The court said this in response to Meghalaya government's plea challenging state high court's order upholding bail granted to Sonam by a trial court. Sonam is accused of killing her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in 2025.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
04:56 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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'Avengers: Doomsday' earns ₹100 crore in pre-sales within 12 hours

Marvel's upcoming film 'Avengers: Doomsday' has minted $10.5 million (approximately ₹101 crore) in advance bookings within 12 hours, according to Sacnilk. This feat was achieved despite constraints, with less than 10% of total theatrical showtimes actually open for sale. With a confirmed 2-hour 45-minute (165 minutes) runtime, the film is scheduled to release on December 18, 2026.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
04:55 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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Iran targets US sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan after fresh US strikes

After US military hit Iran with missiles for 10th consecutive night, Iran targeted US sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. Iran said it launched drone attacks on US military bases in Kuwait and a US military site in Jordan. Iran also targeted infrastructure in Bahrain belonging to Amazon in retaliation for US strike on Iran's planned Darkhovin nuclear power plant.
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04:55 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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YouTuber 'PeeingHuman' reveals face, shows bleeding head after injury at CJP protest

Content creator Ramit Verma, popularly known as 'PeeingHuman', claimed that he sustained a head injury during CJP protest against irregularities in NEET exam in Delhi on Monday. "Never thought this is how my face reveal would happen after 11 years of making content...But worth it," he wrote while sharing a video. Verma claimed he was also hit in his jaw.
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05:14 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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Chinese AI model used to counter AI agent attack on Hugging Face

Hugging Face, which hosts open-source AI models, said it used Chinese startup Z.ai's GLM 5.2 model to counter a cyberattack by an autonomous AI agent. The agent flooded the platform with "tens of thousands of automated actions". Hugging Face switched to GLM 5.2 after frontier AI models failed to distinguish incident responders from attackers due to safety guardrails.
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05:12 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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UP approves proposal to give free scooty, 5 litres of petrol to 50,000 girl students

Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to provide free scooters to 50,000 meritorious girl students under the Rani Lakshmibai Scooty Yojana. The state government will bear the costs of registration, insurance, petrol, and a helmet along with the scooter. Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay said the annual family income of beneficiaries should be below ₹12 lakh.
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News By: Ishaan Mukherjee
05:11 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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Why does Assam flood every year?

Nearly 40% of Assam is flood-prone as it lies in the floodplain of the Brahmaputra, one of the world's highest sediment-carrying rivers. Silt deposits reduce the river's capacity to hold water, making overflows driven by heavy monsoon rain an annual occurrence. Deforestation and climate change also contribute. At least 10 people have already died in the state during this monsoon.
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News By: Garima Garg
05:10 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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France to ban social media for children under 15 as parliament backs bill

A reconciliation committee of France's Parliament agreed on a bill to ban access to social media for those under 15 years of age. The reconciled text will be discussed on Tuesday in the Lower House and later in the Senate. Social media platforms will have to set up systems of age verification approved by the French privacy regulator.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
05:07 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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Mahua shares picture of police hitting students at CJP protest

TMC MP Mahua Moitra shared a picture on X that appeared to show a police officer using a lathi on protesters during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar. "World's largest democracy – take that!" she wrote taking a dig at government. Her remarks came after CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march led to clashes between protesters and security personnel.
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05:29 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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