Govt attacking nation's kids: Mother breaks down as sons suffer injuries in Delhi protest

Santosh Rathi, whose two sons were injured during the protest in Delhi, broke down and said, "I brought my boys...because I wanted them to fight for their rights." "But it looks like I only brought them...to get hurt. I failed as a parent," Santosh added. "What kind of government is this? They are attacking their own country’s children," she stated.
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04:59 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Japan's yen hits fresh 40-year low against US dollar

The Japanese yen weakened past 163 per US dollar for the first time since 1986. The decline came amid a broad US dollar rise after the latest round of attacks in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher and stoked concerns about US inflation. Japan will take decisive action in the currency market if needed, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said.
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04:54 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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152 paper leaks in 10 years, 7.5 cr students affected, zero convictions: Rahul Gandhi

Congress' Rahul Gandhi, wearing a black armband to protest the police crackdown on protesters, alleged that 152 examination paper leaks occurred over the past 10 years without a single conviction. "Our education system...is today a rigged system," he said. He also questioned police action against students, demanded accountability, and sought Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
05:14 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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NEET-UG 2026 paper leak is pure theft from families: Rahul Gandhi

While addressing a special briefing on the protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said the paper leak was a "pure theft" from the families who suffered due to this. "And then after you steal from them, you tell them that there's a paper leak...so this is the second reason...why our youngsters are outside," he added.
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05:11 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Sonam Wangchuk shares his one last demand to end fast after meeting with Union Ministers

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has shared one last demand to end his fast after meeting with Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh. "I respectfully request an unequivocal assurance from the Government that none of the young protesters will face any punitive or retaliatory legal action for participating in this movement," he said.
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News By: Ankush Verma
05:17 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Wangchuk claims govt assured him Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation would be considered

Activist Sonam Wangchuk claimed Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh assured him that the government would "positively consider" Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation to ensure accountability over the NEET paper leak. He added they assured adequate compensation for the families of students who died by suicide would be considered. The ministers met him in hospital on Tuesday.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
05:41 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Shipping firms offered 'danger money' to sailors to sail through Hormuz: Report

Shipping firms are offering huge incentives to sailors to convince them to sail through Hormuz Strait amid risks of attacks, Bloomberg reported. World’s largest owner of supertankers reportedly offered an additional six months' salary as a 'danger bonus' if they completed a month-long round trip through the Strait. The proposal was circulated before the latest attacks on merchant vessels.
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05:51 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Actress Ayesha Khan detained amid protest in Mumbai, shares video of being pushed into van

Actress Ayesha Khan, famous for her work in 'Dhurandhar', shared videos on Instagram, claiming that Mumbai Police detained her. She said they had gathered in Dadar to support NEET aspirants. In one video, police personnel could be seen pushing her into a van. Ayesha claimed she was merely standing and was not raising any slogans but was still detained.
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News By: Shalini ojha
06:10 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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What is rule 267 Opposition invoked in RS to demand NEET debate?

The Opposition sought to invoke Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha Rules of Procedure to hold an immediate discussion on the NEET controversy and the alleged police action against student protesters. Rule 267 allows members to seek suspension of the House's listed business to discuss an urgent matter of public importance. However, the provision is subject to strict procedural limitations.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
06:23 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Women complain of 'leg hair harassment' as govt asks men to wear shorts amid heat in Japan

Japanese women have complained of "leg hair harassment" after Tokyo Metropolitan Government encouraged men to wear shorts to work amid rising temperatures. "I just don't think hairy legs look very neat," a 52-year-old female estate agent said. The initiative named 'Tokyo Cool Biz' was introduced in April by Governor Yuriko Koike to cope with the heat.
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News By: Ankush Verma
06:42 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Passenger services resume at all Delhi metro stations

Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Lok Kalyan Marg and 13 other Delhi Metro stations reopened after a brief halt amid protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and Congress in the national capital. "All stations of the Delhi Metro network are now open for passenger services," Delhi Metro said. It had earlier closed 16 stations as a precautionary measure.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
06:57 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Trump warns tit-for-tat bombings of one power plant or bridge in Iran for each ship attack

In a tit-for-tat move, US President Donald Trump has said US will "bomb and destroy" one bridge or power plant in Iran "any time...Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by missile, rocket, drone or any other device or weapon". He added that bridges and power plants near or in Tehran won't be excluded.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
06:55 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Union ministers meet CJP leaders at 'neutral location': Report

Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met CJP leaders at a "neutral location" on Wednesday, the Indian Express reported. The meeting happened at a bungalow near Jantar Mantar after CJP refused to visit anyone's office. On Monday, CJP's Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka met Nadda at his residence, but complained they were made to wait for several hours.
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07:07 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Michelin-star restaurant uses ants as dessert garnish in South Korea, owner faces jail

The owner of a Michelin-star restaurant is facing one year jail for using ants as a dessert garnish. On Monday, prosecutors asked that the restaurant, which holds two Michelin stars, be fined 20 million Korean won. Ants are not among the 10 insect species approved for human consumption under the country's laws, which allow grasshoppers, locusts and two-spotted crickets.
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News By: Ankush Verma
07:04 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Disha Patani's sister Khushboo claims she faced lathi charge at CJP protest, shares videos

Actress Disha Patani's sister Khushboo Patani claimed she faced lathi charge during CJP-led Parliament march on Monday. Sharing videos of Delhi Police's action, Khushboo said, "Girls were beaten badly...I too was running because I also got some of that." She further called the Gen-Z protesters peaceful and highlighted how men kept hands over their heads to respect boundaries of women.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
07:02 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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US bombs Larak island in Strait of Hormuz

Loud explosions were heard on the Larak island in Strait of Hormuz because of a missile attack carried out by the US, according to Iran's Tasnim News Agency. The report said that an investigation has been launched to determine the extent of the attack. US has not yet issued an official confirmation regarding the reported strike.
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News By: Ankush Verma
07:25 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Preserve CCTV, this isn't an isolated incident: HC on pleas alleging police brutality at CJP protest

While hearing petitions over alleged police brutality during CJP-led protests, Delhi High Court directed authorities to preserve relevant CCTV footage and videography. "Had it been an isolated incident, the situation would've been different. You (police) may've been correct in asking them to go to police to lodge a private complaint. But this isn't such an (isolated) incident," the court said.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
07:23 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Who is Thea Booysen, YouTuber MrBeast's author-gamer wife?

Thea Booysen married YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast, this month. Thea is an author of the novel 'The Marked Children', a streamer, and an esports commentator. She has a law degree, a psychology degree from Stellenbosch University, and a Master's in Human Cognitive Neuropsychology from the University of Edinburgh. The couple first met in South Africa in 2022.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
07:42 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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RAF officer mocks CJP protest with post featuring dead cockroach, it responds

RAF Assistant Commandant Sonia Sehrawat mocked the CJP protest on Instagram. Along with a picture of a dead cockroach, she wrote, "CAN'T FIX THEMSELVES AND THEY WANNA FIX THE COUNTRY." "This RAF official actually sees the peaceful protesters as cockroaches and thinks that the brutality of the police was justified because of that," CJP wrote, adding that cockroaches never die.
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News By: Shalini ojha
07:40 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Jeetendra's 'unlucky' property, bought for just ₹4.25 lakh, now worth ₹450 crore

Veteran actor Jeetendra revealed his Pali Hill property, bought from yesteryear actor Bharat Bhushan for ₹4.25 lakh, is now worth ₹450 crore. Jeetendra said Bhushan had sold the bungalow as he was in dire need of money. When his four films flopped after shifting there, Jeetendra moved out from the "unlucky" bungalow and later redeveloped it into Gautam Apartments.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
08:11 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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