Centre announces 50% reservation for ex-Agniveers in CAPF, Assam Rifles
The Centre has announced that retired Agniveers will get 50% reservation in the recruitment to Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles. Ex-Agniveers will also get a three-year relaxation in the upper age limit, while candidates of the first batch will be given an age relaxation of five years.
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The Centre has announced that retired Agniveers will get 50% reservation in the recruitment to Constable (General Duty) and Rifleman posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles. Ex-Agniveers will also get a three-year relaxation in the upper age limit, while candidates of the first batch will be given an age relaxation of five years.
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Pak reporter asks US' position while blaming India, Taliban for attacks in Pak; US envoy responds
A Pakistani reporter asked about US' position on attacks in Pakistan while blaming India and Taliban for supporting terror against it. US ambassador replied, "We have a solid counterterrorism partnership with Pakistan...It is a great partner...We engage Taliban selectively when it's in the US' interest with respect to very discreet security issues."
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10:55 am Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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A Pakistani reporter asked about US' position on attacks in Pakistan while blaming India and Taliban for supporting terror against it. US ambassador replied, "We have a solid counterterrorism partnership with Pakistan...It is a great partner...We engage Taliban selectively when it's in the US' interest with respect to very discreet security issues."
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France bans social media for children under 15
France became the first European Union country to ban children under 15 from using social media. The French Parliament approved the measure, which will be introduced in phases. Children under 15 will be barred from creating new social media accounts from September 1, while existing accounts belonging to users aged 15 and below will be blocked from January 2027.
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11:14 am Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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France became the first European Union country to ban children under 15 from using social media. The French Parliament approved the measure, which will be introduced in phases. Children under 15 will be barred from creating new social media accounts from September 1, while existing accounts belonging to users aged 15 and below will be blocked from January 2027.
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US embassy issued 'large crowd' warning in Delhi 3 days before Parliament march
Three days before the Cockroach Janta Party-led Parliament march, the US embassy had issued an advisory for its citizens. "Large crowds are expected to gather on July 20 in Central Delhi, particularly in the areas surrounding Jantar Mantar and Parliament House," it stated. The advisory also warned of Delhi Police implementing strict security measures.
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11:27 am Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Three days before the Cockroach Janta Party-led Parliament march, the US embassy had issued an advisory for its citizens. "Large crowds are expected to gather on July 20 in Central Delhi, particularly in the areas surrounding Jantar Mantar and Parliament House," it stated. The advisory also warned of Delhi Police implementing strict security measures.
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11:27 am Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Samsung Electronics to form dedicated robotics division
Samsung Electronics on Tuesday said it will establish a dedicated robotics division, the Robotics eXperience, for the firm's mid-to-long-term robotics strategy. The firm has appointed Executive Vice President Lee Dongkun to head the Robotics Strategy Team, who earlier led robotics strategy at Hyundai. Samsung further said it plans to establish robotics research hubs in the US, China and Japan.
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11:15 am Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Samsung Electronics on Tuesday said it will establish a dedicated robotics division, the Robotics eXperience, for the firm's mid-to-long-term robotics strategy. The firm has appointed Executive Vice President Lee Dongkun to head the Robotics Strategy Team, who earlier led robotics strategy at Hyundai. Samsung further said it plans to establish robotics research hubs in the US, China and Japan.
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11:15 am Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Auto driver gets angry as vehicle damaged by CJP protesters, asks 'Why are they targeting me?'
BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla shared a video of an auto driver expressing anger and alleging protesters broke his vehicle's windscreen during the CJP demonstration in Delhi. The driver asked, "Why are they targeting me? What've I done?" A few people were seen giving him βΉ500, saying, "Go...get it repaired." Poonawalla reacted, asking, "What harm had this poor person done to anyone?"
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11:42 am Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla shared a video of an auto driver expressing anger and alleging protesters broke his vehicle's windscreen during the CJP demonstration in Delhi. The driver asked, "Why are they targeting me? What've I done?" A few people were seen giving him βΉ500, saying, "Go...get it repaired." Poonawalla reacted, asking, "What harm had this poor person done to anyone?"
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How China controls a key ingredient needed to make ammunition in US & Europe?
China controls nearly half of the global nitrocellulose market, a key ingredient used to make propellant powder for firearms and missiles. Also known as guncotton, nitrocellulose is produced by treating cotton with nitric acid. China is a major supplier to the US and Europe, with Europe relying on China for nearly 70% of the raw material needed for guncotton production.
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11:40 am Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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China controls nearly half of the global nitrocellulose market, a key ingredient used to make propellant powder for firearms and missiles. Also known as guncotton, nitrocellulose is produced by treating cotton with nitric acid. China is a major supplier to the US and Europe, with Europe relying on China for nearly 70% of the raw material needed for guncotton production.
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US willing to negotiate but Iran is not serious about talks: Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is still willing to negotiate an end to the conflict with Iran, but Tehran is not serious about talks. "If they're serious, we're serious. If they're not, then we will do what's necessary to protect our interests," Rubio said. He stressed that Iran cannot be allowed to control Strait of Hormuz.
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11:57 am Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is still willing to negotiate an end to the conflict with Iran, but Tehran is not serious about talks. "If they're serious, we're serious. If they're not, then we will do what's necessary to protect our interests," Rubio said. He stressed that Iran cannot be allowed to control Strait of Hormuz.
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Don't waste our time: Supreme Court on plea against police action on CJP protestors
The Supreme Court refused to allow urgent listing of a petition raising the issue of the Delhi police action during Cockroach Janta Party's Parliament march. "Don't waste our time, and don't waste your time," Chief Justice of India Surya Kant told the lawyer who mentioned the matter. When the lawyer insisted on watching videos, CJI said, "We don't have time."
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11:52 am Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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The Supreme Court refused to allow urgent listing of a petition raising the issue of the Delhi police action during Cockroach Janta Party's Parliament march. "Don't waste our time, and don't waste your time," Chief Justice of India Surya Kant told the lawyer who mentioned the matter. When the lawyer insisted on watching videos, CJI said, "We don't have time."
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11:52 am Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Rajiv Chowk, 15 other metro stations closed amid CJP & Congress protests in Delhi
Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Lok Kalyan Marg, Janpath, Mandi House, Seva Teerth, Supreme Court, Patel Chowk, ITO, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhambha Road, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh and Shivaji Stadium metro stations have been closed. Interchange facility are available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat. This comes amid protests by CJP and Congress.
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11:48 am Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Lok Kalyan Marg, Janpath, Mandi House, Seva Teerth, Supreme Court, Patel Chowk, ITO, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhambha Road, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh and Shivaji Stadium metro stations have been closed. Interchange facility are available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat. This comes amid protests by CJP and Congress.
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Iran launches drone bearing image of Lamine Yamal with Palestinian flag towards US base
Iran's Revolutionary Guard released footage of a drone bearing an image of Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026-winning footballer Lamine Yamal holding a Palestinian flag. The UAV was reportedly launched towards a US military base in the Gulf during Iran's latest operation. Text alongside the image read, "Supporters of Palestine and Iran are the champions of the world."
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12:04 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard released footage of a drone bearing an image of Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026-winning footballer Lamine Yamal holding a Palestinian flag. The UAV was reportedly launched towards a US military base in the Gulf during Iran's latest operation. Text alongside the image read, "Supporters of Palestine and Iran are the champions of the world."
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Drug trafficking can't flourish without police support: Punjab Guv
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said that he believes drug trafficking cannot flourish without the involvement of the police and the administration. "The police have acted against some black sheep, but that has not been enough," Kataria added. He said extortion has become a very serious concern in Punjab, adding, "Corruption has seeped into the top rungs of the administration."
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12:04 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said that he believes drug trafficking cannot flourish without the involvement of the police and the administration. "The police have acted against some black sheep, but that has not been enough," Kataria added. He said extortion has become a very serious concern in Punjab, adding, "Corruption has seeped into the top rungs of the administration."
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12:04 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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TN CM Vijay's TVK demands scrapping of NEET amid protests in Delhi
Amid protests in Delhi over the NEET-UG exam paper leak, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's TVK said that its "uncompromising and firm" stand is that the national-level entrance test NEET should be scrapped. TVK also called for education to be shifted from the Concurrent List to the State List of the Constitution, seeking greater state control over medical education.
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12:25 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Amid protests in Delhi over the NEET-UG exam paper leak, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's TVK said that its "uncompromising and firm" stand is that the national-level entrance test NEET should be scrapped. TVK also called for education to be shifted from the Concurrent List to the State List of the Constitution, seeking greater state control over medical education.
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12:25 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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You've shamed our friendship: TMC after AAP alleges Congress-BJP 'collaboration' amid protest
TMC MP Kirti Azad hit back at AAP leader Sanjay Singh after he accused Congress and Rahul Gandhi of acting in sync with the BJP. Responding to the remark, Azad said, "I didn't expect this from you. You've embarrassed our friendship." Singh had alleged, "To weaken CJP's dharna, PM Narendra Modi ji has seated Rahul...on a dharna at his residence."
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12:18 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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TMC MP Kirti Azad hit back at AAP leader Sanjay Singh after he accused Congress and Rahul Gandhi of acting in sync with the BJP. Responding to the remark, Azad said, "I didn't expect this from you. You've embarrassed our friendship." Singh had alleged, "To weaken CJP's dharna, PM Narendra Modi ji has seated Rahul...on a dharna at his residence."
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12:18 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Centre weighs letting airport owners run airlines: Report
The Civil Aviation Ministry has initiated talks about a rule change that would allow airport operators to own and run airlines, Bloomberg reported. Present policies prohibit airport operators in Delhi and Mumbai from owning more than a 10% stake in any airline, the report added. The policy change is reportedly aimed at broadening competition in the sector and curbing dominance.
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12:42 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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The Civil Aviation Ministry has initiated talks about a rule change that would allow airport operators to own and run airlines, Bloomberg reported. Present policies prohibit airport operators in Delhi and Mumbai from owning more than a 10% stake in any airline, the report added. The policy change is reportedly aimed at broadening competition in the sector and curbing dominance.
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12:42 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Bandhan Bank shares crash 15% despite reporting better-than-expected profit
Bandhan Bank shares tumbled 15% on Wednesday to trade at βΉ177.5 apiece despite the lender reporting a stronger-than-expected profit. It posted a 35% year-on-year rise in net profit to βΉ502 crore for Q1 FY27. The stock fell after the bank lowered its FY27 profitability guidance and warned its net interest margin would remain under pressure over the next two quarters.
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12:41 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Bandhan Bank shares tumbled 15% on Wednesday to trade at βΉ177.5 apiece despite the lender reporting a stronger-than-expected profit. It posted a 35% year-on-year rise in net profit to βΉ502 crore for Q1 FY27. The stock fell after the bank lowered its FY27 profitability guidance and warned its net interest margin would remain under pressure over the next two quarters.
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12:41 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Peace along border is pre-requisite for normal ties: Jaishankar tells Chinese minister
EAM S Jaishankar held talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit and the ASEAN Regional Forum. Jaishankar said peace and tranquillity along the India-China border remain the "pre-requisite" for normal bilateral ties. He also raised issues like fair market access, India's widening trade deficit with China and concerns over supply-chain predictability.
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12:56 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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EAM S Jaishankar held talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit and the ASEAN Regional Forum. Jaishankar said peace and tranquillity along the India-China border remain the "pre-requisite" for normal bilateral ties. He also raised issues like fair market access, India's widening trade deficit with China and concerns over supply-chain predictability.
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Don't have time to watch videos: SC on plea against police action on CJP protesters
The Supreme Court refused to allow urgent listing of a petition raising the issue of the Delhi police action during the Cockroach Janta Party's Parliament march. When the lawyer insisted there are videos purportedly showing police brutality, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said, "We are not interested in videos. We don't have time to watch."
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12:48 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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The Supreme Court refused to allow urgent listing of a petition raising the issue of the Delhi police action during the Cockroach Janta Party's Parliament march. When the lawyer insisted there are videos purportedly showing police brutality, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said, "We are not interested in videos. We don't have time to watch."
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12:48 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Protester quits CJP's demonstration, claims Dipke sends women to front in police clashes
Viru Bhai, who has distanced himself from the CJP protest, accused the party's founder Abhijit Dipke of failing to lead from the front during the clashes with police. He said, "Girls were sent to front first because they were afraid they would be detained." Viru claimed that CJP has become "AAP's B-team" and that several "goons" have joined the protest.
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01:10 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Viru Bhai, who has distanced himself from the CJP protest, accused the party's founder Abhijit Dipke of failing to lead from the front during the clashes with police. He said, "Girls were sent to front first because they were afraid they would be detained." Viru claimed that CJP has become "AAP's B-team" and that several "goons" have joined the protest.
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Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule meet PM Modi amid buzz over NCP(SP)'s merger with BJP-led NDA
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and the partyβs MP Supriya Sule met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament on Wednesday amid buzz over NCP (SP)'s merger with the BJP-led NDA. One of the pictures showed PM Modi receiving Pawar, while the other picture showed the veteran NCP leader and the Prime Minister sharing a laugh while exchanging a document.
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01:10 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and the partyβs MP Supriya Sule met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament on Wednesday amid buzz over NCP (SP)'s merger with the BJP-led NDA. One of the pictures showed PM Modi receiving Pawar, while the other picture showed the veteran NCP leader and the Prime Minister sharing a laugh while exchanging a document.
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