Rail bridge connecting Iran to China and Russia, which was bombed by US, reconstructed in a week
A rail bridge connecting Iran to China and Russia, which was bombed by the US, has been reconstructed by Iran in a week. The strategic Aq-Tappeh Khan railway bridge, which is a key link on the China-Turkmenistan-Iran rail corridor, gained further relevance this year for cargo shipments after US blocked Iran's ports.
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A rail bridge connecting Iran to China and Russia, which was bombed by the US, has been reconstructed by Iran in a week. The strategic Aq-Tappeh Khan railway bridge, which is a key link on the China-Turkmenistan-Iran rail corridor, gained further relevance this year for cargo shipments after US blocked Iran's ports.
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Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon lifts off into space, to begin 8-month mission
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon has been successfully launched for his maiden spaceflight on board Russia's Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft from Kazakhstan. He is set to begin his eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), where he will conduct experiments like AI-assisted ultrasound scanning. Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina were also on board the spacecraft.
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08:50 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon has been successfully launched for his maiden spaceflight on board Russia's Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft from Kazakhstan. He is set to begin his eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), where he will conduct experiments like AI-assisted ultrasound scanning. Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina were also on board the spacecraft.
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08:50 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Ryan ten Doeschate keen to leave Team India over unfulfilled promise: Report
Ryan ten Doeschate wants to uit as India assistant coach after England tour as he wasn't given the specialist fielding coach's role allegedly promised to him, PTI reported. A BCCI source said T Dilip's one-year extension left ten Doeschate without clearly defined responsibility. His current contract expires after ODI series, while head coach Gautam Gambhir will reportedly take final call.
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09:12 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Ryan ten Doeschate wants to uit as India assistant coach after England tour as he wasn't given the specialist fielding coach's role allegedly promised to him, PTI reported. A BCCI source said T Dilip's one-year extension left ten Doeschate without clearly defined responsibility. His current contract expires after ODI series, while head coach Gautam Gambhir will reportedly take final call.
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Woman posing as IAS officer marries man, demands ₹40 lakh from him in UP
A woman, identified as Sadhana, has been arrested in Bareilly district for allegedly posing as an IAS officer and marrying a man and later trying to extort ₹40 lakh from him after a fight. The accused confessed that she used fake images and videos portraying her as an IAS officer to dupe the victim's family.
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09:12 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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A woman, identified as Sadhana, has been arrested in Bareilly district for allegedly posing as an IAS officer and marrying a man and later trying to extort ₹40 lakh from him after a fight. The accused confessed that she used fake images and videos portraying her as an IAS officer to dupe the victim's family.
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No rift in NCP, Sachchidanand's letter is irrelevant: Praful Patel
NCP working president Praful Patel on Tuesday said there is "no rift in the party" after NCP national secretary Sachchidanand Singh challenged the election of Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar as party chief. "The letter written by Sachchidanand Singh carries no weight," Patel remarked. Notably, Singh issued a legal notice claiming that Pawar's election held on February 26 was unconstitutional.
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09:09 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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NCP working president Praful Patel on Tuesday said there is "no rift in the party" after NCP national secretary Sachchidanand Singh challenged the election of Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar as party chief. "The letter written by Sachchidanand Singh carries no weight," Patel remarked. Notably, Singh issued a legal notice claiming that Pawar's election held on February 26 was unconstitutional.
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09:09 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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₹72,000 'Whiskey Raccoon' spotted with Norway's Haaland sells out
A taxidermied raccoon spotted with Norwegian striker Erling Haaland following his return from the FIFA World Cup in the US has sold out. Priced at $750 (around ₹72,000), the souvenir named "Whisky Raccoon" was purchased by Haaland from a store in Dallas. The player also posted a picture with the raccoon, saying, "It followed me home."
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09:03 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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A taxidermied raccoon spotted with Norwegian striker Erling Haaland following his return from the FIFA World Cup in the US has sold out. Priced at $750 (around ₹72,000), the souvenir named "Whisky Raccoon" was purchased by Haaland from a store in Dallas. The player also posted a picture with the raccoon, saying, "It followed me home."
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09:03 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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What is the ruling against China's South China Sea claims which India has backed?
The 2016 ruling issued by an international tribunal relates to a Philippines vs China case. The tribunal declared China's nine-dash line and land reclamation activities in the South China Sea "unlawful". The nine-dash line is a U-shaped line that appears on Chinese maps and marks the areas over which China asserts historical rights. India reaffirmed its backing for the ruling.
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09:02 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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The 2016 ruling issued by an international tribunal relates to a Philippines vs China case. The tribunal declared China's nine-dash line and land reclamation activities in the South China Sea "unlawful". The nine-dash line is a U-shaped line that appears on Chinese maps and marks the areas over which China asserts historical rights. India reaffirmed its backing for the ruling.
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Why is France shutting down its nuclear reactors amid heatwave?
France shut down three nuclear reactors as heatwaves pushed temperatures above 40°C, leaving nearby rivers already too warm to absorb the hot water discharged by the plants. Under French rules, reactors cannot discharge water if it raises river temperatures beyond set limits. Warmer water holds less dissolved oxygen, which can harm fish, trigger toxic algae growth, and damage river ecosystems.
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09:42 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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France shut down three nuclear reactors as heatwaves pushed temperatures above 40°C, leaving nearby rivers already too warm to absorb the hot water discharged by the plants. Under French rules, reactors cannot discharge water if it raises river temperatures beyond set limits. Warmer water holds less dissolved oxygen, which can harm fish, trigger toxic algae growth, and damage river ecosystems.
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Trump drops 20% fee on ships crossing Strait of Hormuz 1 day after announcing it
US President Donald Trump has dropped the 20% fee on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz a day after announcing it. "I have decided to replace the 20% United States Reimbursement Fee with trade and investment deals that the various Gulf States will be making into the United States," he said in a post on Truth Social.
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09:41 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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US President Donald Trump has dropped the 20% fee on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz a day after announcing it. "I have decided to replace the 20% United States Reimbursement Fee with trade and investment deals that the various Gulf States will be making into the United States," he said in a post on Truth Social.
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Shubman Gill, Gurnoor Brar collide while taking catch; Virat Kohli's reaction goes viral
Ex-India captain Virat Kohli's reaction went viral after Shubman Gill and Gurnoor Brar collided while taking Jos Buttler's catch in the first ODI against England. The incident happened on first ball of the 17th over, bowled by Prasidh Krishna. Brar held on to catch despite crashing into Gill, while Kohli burst into laughter before celebrating Buttler's dismissal for five runs.
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09:33 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Ex-India captain Virat Kohli's reaction went viral after Shubman Gill and Gurnoor Brar collided while taking Jos Buttler's catch in the first ODI against England. The incident happened on first ball of the 17th over, bowled by Prasidh Krishna. Brar held on to catch despite crashing into Gill, while Kohli burst into laughter before celebrating Buttler's dismissal for five runs.
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Aaftab Poonawala who killed Shraddha Walkar showed no remorse in polygraph test: Report
Aaftab Poonawala, who is accused of killing Shraddha Walkar and cutting her body into 35 pieces, showed no remorse in polygraph test, Republic TV reported, citing sources. Various diagnostic tests pointed to a personality highly characterised by emotional detachment, a total lack of empathy, and highly manipulative behaviour. A court recently postponed hearing as Aaftab had exam on same date.
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09:53 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Aaftab Poonawala, who is accused of killing Shraddha Walkar and cutting her body into 35 pieces, showed no remorse in polygraph test, Republic TV reported, citing sources. Various diagnostic tests pointed to a personality highly characterised by emotional detachment, a total lack of empathy, and highly manipulative behaviour. A court recently postponed hearing as Aaftab had exam on same date.
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How did Iran hack mobile networks across West Asia to track exact location of US troops?
Iran hacked mobile networks throughout the West Asia to track US troops' locations during the war, reported FT. After analysing telecommunications data, cybersecurity experts noticed a rise in suspicious location requests called SS7 pings. If exploited, SS7, a signalling protocol which allows mobile phones to connect while roaming outside home networks, can reveal location without user knowledge.
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09:49 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Iran hacked mobile networks throughout the West Asia to track US troops' locations during the war, reported FT. After analysing telecommunications data, cybersecurity experts noticed a rise in suspicious location requests called SS7 pings. If exploited, SS7, a signalling protocol which allows mobile phones to connect while roaming outside home networks, can reveal location without user knowledge.
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Video shows lighthouse floating amid heavy rains in China
As heavy rains triggered by Typhoon Bavi created havoc in China, a video surfaced showing the Shenyang Lighthouse in China's Liaoning province breaking free and floating along the swollen Hunhe River. Liaoning province is among the worst hit, with reports of rain soaking roads, houses and farmland, and evacuations of over 260,000 people amid intense flooding.
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09:49 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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As heavy rains triggered by Typhoon Bavi created havoc in China, a video surfaced showing the Shenyang Lighthouse in China's Liaoning province breaking free and floating along the swollen Hunhe River. Liaoning province is among the worst hit, with reports of rain soaking roads, houses and farmland, and evacuations of over 260,000 people amid intense flooding.
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What happened the last time France faced Spain in FIFA World Cup?
France and Spain, who'll face each other in FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, have met only once at the tournament. In 2006 Round of 16, France won 3-1 after David Villa's penalty put Spain ahead. Franck Ribéry equalised before Patrick Vieira and Zinedine Zidane struck late. France went on to reach 2006 final, where they lost to Italy on penalties.
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09:48 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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France and Spain, who'll face each other in FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, have met only once at the tournament. In 2006 Round of 16, France won 3-1 after David Villa's penalty put Spain ahead. Franck Ribéry equalised before Patrick Vieira and Zinedine Zidane struck late. France went on to reach 2006 final, where they lost to Italy on penalties.
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Food vlogger reviews chole, samosa at Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike site; criticised
Food vlogger Aayush Sapra is facing backlash for reviewing food available at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, where Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike. Sapra is seen tasting chole and samosas while repeatedly mocking Wangchuk. "How insensitive and immoral is that," a person commented while another comment read, "I don't know how low these content creators can go for content."
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09:46 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Food vlogger Aayush Sapra is facing backlash for reviewing food available at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, where Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike. Sapra is seen tasting chole and samosas while repeatedly mocking Wangchuk. "How insensitive and immoral is that," a person commented while another comment read, "I don't know how low these content creators can go for content."
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Violation of dignity: 'Jailer 2' actor Anna on her morphed pics
Actress Anna Rajan, known for her role in 'Jailer 2', has flagged the online circulation of morphed images of her and threatened legal action. Anna posted one such image and wrote, "This image has been maliciously edited...to damage my reputation. This is shameful, unacceptable, and a serious violation of my privacy and dignity." She added, "Legal action will be taken."
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10:12 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Actress Anna Rajan, known for her role in 'Jailer 2', has flagged the online circulation of morphed images of her and threatened legal action. Anna posted one such image and wrote, "This image has been maliciously edited...to damage my reputation. This is shameful, unacceptable, and a serious violation of my privacy and dignity." She added, "Legal action will be taken."
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10:12 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Chinese passport found with US citizen arrested in India
Jordan Brown, a US national who was arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district on Saturday, carried a Chinese passport, officials said on Tuesday. Other items that were found on him are a mobile phone, Nepalese currency, religious books, an AI-powered translation device, a diary, a wristwatch and other personal belongings. The matter is being probed by different agencies.
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10:05 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Jordan Brown, a US national who was arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district on Saturday, carried a Chinese passport, officials said on Tuesday. Other items that were found on him are a mobile phone, Nepalese currency, religious books, an AI-powered translation device, a diary, a wristwatch and other personal belongings. The matter is being probed by different agencies.
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What are the most controversial England-Argentina World Cup moments?
England and Argentina’s World Cup rivalry has featured several controversies. Argentina's Antonio Rattín was controversially sent-off in 1966 and escorted off by police. Diego Maradona scored 'Hand of God' goal against England in 1986, while David Beckham was sent-off for retaliating against Diego Simeone in 1998. Beckham converted a disputed penalty to secure England’s 1-0 victory in 2002.
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10:04 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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England and Argentina’s World Cup rivalry has featured several controversies. Argentina's Antonio Rattín was controversially sent-off in 1966 and escorted off by police. Diego Maradona scored 'Hand of God' goal against England in 1986, while David Beckham was sent-off for retaliating against Diego Simeone in 1998. Beckham converted a disputed penalty to secure England’s 1-0 victory in 2002.
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Common people will benefit but rich will get 100 times wealthier: Alex Karp on AI
Palantir CEO Alex Karp said AI-driven wealth disparity is "the biggest problem" in the US. "While it (AI) will raise the standard of living of the average person, the people involved are likely to get...100 times wealthier than they already are," he said. He added that the previous technological revolutions kept the wealth gap far narrower.
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10:00 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Palantir CEO Alex Karp said AI-driven wealth disparity is "the biggest problem" in the US. "While it (AI) will raise the standard of living of the average person, the people involved are likely to get...100 times wealthier than they already are," he said. He added that the previous technological revolutions kept the wealth gap far narrower.
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10:00 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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How Iran-linked hackers allegedly exploited mobile data to track US troops?
An Iranian-linked surveillance campaign tracked US troops and contractors by exploiting vulnerabilities in Middle Eastern mobile networks, the Financial Times reported. Hackers allegedly exploited an ageing telecom protocol used for international roaming to track locations without user knowledge. They are also suspected of abusing smartphone advertising databases to pinpoint device locations.
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10:22 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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An Iranian-linked surveillance campaign tracked US troops and contractors by exploiting vulnerabilities in Middle Eastern mobile networks, the Financial Times reported. Hackers allegedly exploited an ageing telecom protocol used for international roaming to track locations without user knowledge. They are also suspected of abusing smartphone advertising databases to pinpoint device locations.
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10:22 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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