Argentina not playing as bad as people say: Head coach Scaloni
Ahead of Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against England, head coach Lionel Scaloni responded to criticism of his team's performances, saying, "The team isn't playing as bad as people say." He added, "We must have done something right to reach this stage." Notably, defending champions Argentina beat Cape Verde and Switzerland after extra time in the knockout rounds.
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Ahead of Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against England, head coach Lionel Scaloni responded to criticism of his team's performances, saying, "The team isn't playing as bad as people say." He added, "We must have done something right to reach this stage." Notably, defending champions Argentina beat Cape Verde and Switzerland after extra time in the knockout rounds.
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Religious abuse not welcome: Billionaire Goenka on Cognizant exec's 'Jai Shri Ram' reply
A senior corporate executive at Cognizant, Donald Soares, mocked billionaire Harsh Goenka after the latter asked people to be specific about their goals in an X post. "Better still, your goal could be to get born into a rich industrial family like the Goenkas...Jai Shri Ram (sheep emoji)," Soares replied. "Criticism is welcome. Religious abuse is not," Goenka further said.
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10:47 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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A senior corporate executive at Cognizant, Donald Soares, mocked billionaire Harsh Goenka after the latter asked people to be specific about their goals in an X post. "Better still, your goal could be to get born into a rich industrial family like the Goenkas...Jai Shri Ram (sheep emoji)," Soares replied. "Criticism is welcome. Religious abuse is not," Goenka further said.
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Record heatwave spreads across US & Canada, 100 million under heat alerts
A record-breaking heatwave is spreading from the western coast of US to eastern US and Canada, putting over 100 million people under heat alerts. Cities from Richmond, Virginia, to Boston, Massachusetts, may see temperatures reach 37.7Β°C, while Ottawa and Toronto could hit 38Β°C. Previous heatwave also disrupted US Fourth of July celebrations, with the parade in Washington, DC, getting cancelled.
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A record-breaking heatwave is spreading from the western coast of US to eastern US and Canada, putting over 100 million people under heat alerts. Cities from Richmond, Virginia, to Boston, Massachusetts, may see temperatures reach 37.7Β°C, while Ottawa and Toronto could hit 38Β°C. Previous heatwave also disrupted US Fourth of July celebrations, with the parade in Washington, DC, getting cancelled.
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif gifts mangoes to Hungary PM
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar shared a post after Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif gifted him mangoes. "Not everyone gives a revolver as a gift...We received 90 mangoes as a gift from the Prime Minister of Pakistan," Magyar said while comparing the mangoes with personalised revolvers Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had gifted to NATO leaders.
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11:14 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar shared a post after Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif gifted him mangoes. "Not everyone gives a revolver as a gift...We received 90 mangoes as a gift from the Prime Minister of Pakistan," Magyar said while comparing the mangoes with personalised revolvers Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had gifted to NATO leaders.
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Mbappe reacts to France's World Cup exit, says 'We have to move on, football waits for no one'
France captain Kylian Mbappe called their 0-2 FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final defeat against Spain an "immense disappointment". "I find it hard to put into words just how disappointed the squad and I are," he added. "Football waits for no one. We have to start over, put this failure behind us, and learn from it,β Mbappe said.
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11:11 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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France captain Kylian Mbappe called their 0-2 FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final defeat against Spain an "immense disappointment". "I find it hard to put into words just how disappointed the squad and I are," he added. "Football waits for no one. We have to start over, put this failure behind us, and learn from it,β Mbappe said.
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New York imposes one-year pause on new data centres, 1st US state to do so
New York on Tuesday imposed a moratorium on new data centres, mandating a one-year statewide pause on construction of such facilities, becoming the first US state to do so. Governor Kathy Hochul said it was her responsibility to take action as data centre development threatens natural resources. This will pause the permitting process for data centres having over 50-MW capacity.
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11:07 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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New York on Tuesday imposed a moratorium on new data centres, mandating a one-year statewide pause on construction of such facilities, becoming the first US state to do so. Governor Kathy Hochul said it was her responsibility to take action as data centre development threatens natural resources. This will pause the permitting process for data centres having over 50-MW capacity.
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Who can apply for a permanent residence certificate in Karnataka & how?
A Permanent Residence Certificate in Karnataka can be obtained online through the Seva Sindhu portal or offline at designated citizen service centres. Applicants must satisfy at least one of the prescribed eligibility criteria, such as being born in Karnataka, residing in the state for at least 10 years, pursuing education there, or legally owning or possessing residential property in Karnataka.
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11:27 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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A Permanent Residence Certificate in Karnataka can be obtained online through the Seva Sindhu portal or offline at designated citizen service centres. Applicants must satisfy at least one of the prescribed eligibility criteria, such as being born in Karnataka, residing in the state for at least 10 years, pursuing education there, or legally owning or possessing residential property in Karnataka.
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What is the cyclosporiasis outbreak currently hitting the US?
Over 1,600 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal illness, have been reported in more than half the US states. The infection spreads when people consume food or water contaminated with feces. It causes watery diarrhea, often with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements. Health officials in Michigan are investigating whether lettuce may be the source of the outbreak.
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11:42 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Over 1,600 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal illness, have been reported in more than half the US states. The infection spreads when people consume food or water contaminated with feces. It causes watery diarrhea, often with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements. Health officials in Michigan are investigating whether lettuce may be the source of the outbreak.
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Which items will get cheaper as India-UK FTA kicks off?
The India-UK FTA took effect on Wednesday. British whisky, gin, cider, mead, sake, brandy, bourbon, rum, vodka, liqueurs, tequila, petrol and diesel cars, trucks, cosmetics, soaps, shaving and face creams, nail polish, perfumes, chocolates, gingerbread, biscuits and soft drinks are expected to become cheaper. Duties on aircraft parts, scientific tools and silver bars will also be cut.
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11:37 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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The India-UK FTA took effect on Wednesday. British whisky, gin, cider, mead, sake, brandy, bourbon, rum, vodka, liqueurs, tequila, petrol and diesel cars, trucks, cosmetics, soaps, shaving and face creams, nail polish, perfumes, chocolates, gingerbread, biscuits and soft drinks are expected to become cheaper. Duties on aircraft parts, scientific tools and silver bars will also be cut.
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Exiled B'deshi author Taslima to return to Kolkata after 19 years
Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin will return to Kolkata after 19 years to attend a literary meet at Rabindra Sadan on August 1. Reacting to it, BJP West Bengal President Samik Bhattacharya said, "I had told...government to bring Taslima...to Bengal. Why would the voice of Taslima...be suppressed?" Notably, she was forced to leave Kolkata in November 2007 following violent protests.
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11:35 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin will return to Kolkata after 19 years to attend a literary meet at Rabindra Sadan on August 1. Reacting to it, BJP West Bengal President Samik Bhattacharya said, "I had told...government to bring Taslima...to Bengal. Why would the voice of Taslima...be suppressed?" Notably, she was forced to leave Kolkata in November 2007 following violent protests.
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Adani Group fastest to enter India's top 10 most valuable brands: Report
The Adani Group has entered India's 'Top 10 Most Valuable Brands', according to the Brand Finance India 100 Report 2026. It climbed from 13th to eighth last year, becoming the fastest company to enter India's 'Top 10 Most Valuable Brands' in just three years. Brand Finance valued the Adani Group at $8.48 billion, up from $6.46 billion a year ago.
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11:35 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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The Adani Group has entered India's 'Top 10 Most Valuable Brands', according to the Brand Finance India 100 Report 2026. It climbed from 13th to eighth last year, becoming the fastest company to enter India's 'Top 10 Most Valuable Brands' in just three years. Brand Finance valued the Adani Group at $8.48 billion, up from $6.46 billion a year ago.
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Someone took zoomed-in pics of my body parts, posted them online: Kerala Minister Bindu
Kerala Women and Child Development Minister Bindu Krishna alleged someone took zoomed-in pictures of her body parts during a school visit and later posted them online. "If someone has the audacity to take such photos of a state minister in a public place...what would be the situation of the young girls?" she asked. "It's a massive violation," the minister added.
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11:58 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Kerala Women and Child Development Minister Bindu Krishna alleged someone took zoomed-in pictures of her body parts during a school visit and later posted them online. "If someone has the audacity to take such photos of a state minister in a public place...what would be the situation of the young girls?" she asked. "It's a massive violation," the minister added.
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Ex-nannies tried to extort money, leaked videos when we refused: Capgemini daycare owner
The owner of Little Scholars, which operated the daycare inside Capgemini's Bengaluru campus, alleged ex-manager Manjula, six terminated nannies (including whistleblower Sujata) and a man named Mahender conspired to extort money. She claimed they released child abuse videos after the company refused to pay. Mahender posed as a police officer to extort βΉ20,000 and later βΉ2.5 lakh, she alleged.
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11:56 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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The owner of Little Scholars, which operated the daycare inside Capgemini's Bengaluru campus, alleged ex-manager Manjula, six terminated nannies (including whistleblower Sujata) and a man named Mahender conspired to extort money. She claimed they released child abuse videos after the company refused to pay. Mahender posed as a police officer to extort βΉ20,000 and later βΉ2.5 lakh, she alleged.
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Pak Army plans to use terror groups like LeT & JeM to crush PoK protests
Indian intelligence agencies reportedly received inputs suggesting that Pakistani Army is planning to use terror groups to crush PoK protests. Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operatives may reportedly infiltrate the protests and instigate clashes with police, allowing Army to portray civilian rights movement as an "anti-state terror plot" and justify cracking down on protesters.
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11:53 am Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Indian intelligence agencies reportedly received inputs suggesting that Pakistani Army is planning to use terror groups to crush PoK protests. Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operatives may reportedly infiltrate the protests and instigate clashes with police, allowing Army to portray civilian rights movement as an "anti-state terror plot" and justify cracking down on protesters.
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Mob vandalises Assam Rifles camp, torches vehicles in Manipur
A mob vandalised an Assam Rifles camp and set vehicles of security personnel on fire in Manipur's Senapati district on Tuesday night after the security force launched a search operation for armed cadres. An official said that the situation was brought under control and the crowd was fully dispersed by midnight. No injuries or casualties were reported, the official added.
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A mob vandalised an Assam Rifles camp and set vehicles of security personnel on fire in Manipur's Senapati district on Tuesday night after the security force launched a search operation for armed cadres. An official said that the situation was brought under control and the crowd was fully dispersed by midnight. No injuries or casualties were reported, the official added.
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India's edible oil imports fall 29% in June after PM Modi's appeal
India's edible oil imports fell 29% year-on-year to 11.46 lakh tonnes in June, according to the Solvent Extractors' Association of India data. The decline comes after PM Narendra Modi appealed to citizens in May to reduce edible oil consumption to help conserve foreign exchange reserves amid geopolitical tensions. India had imported 16.16 lakh tonnes of edible oil in June 2025.
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12:09 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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India's edible oil imports fell 29% year-on-year to 11.46 lakh tonnes in June, according to the Solvent Extractors' Association of India data. The decline comes after PM Narendra Modi appealed to citizens in May to reduce edible oil consumption to help conserve foreign exchange reserves amid geopolitical tensions. India had imported 16.16 lakh tonnes of edible oil in June 2025.
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K'taka CM urges PM to send team over drought situation, BJP asks 'What have you done'
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar wrote to PM Narendra Modi over the emerging drought situation in the state, urging him to depute a central team. Reacting to the letter, BJP Karnataka President Vijayendra Yediyurappa said, "Respected CM sir, instead of writing letters to PM...when drought strikes, lay out before the people what you and your government have done for drought relief."
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12:07 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar wrote to PM Narendra Modi over the emerging drought situation in the state, urging him to depute a central team. Reacting to the letter, BJP Karnataka President Vijayendra Yediyurappa said, "Respected CM sir, instead of writing letters to PM...when drought strikes, lay out before the people what you and your government have done for drought relief."
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Oyarzabal becomes 3rd player to score 5 goals for Spain in single edition of FIFA WC
Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal became only the third Spanish player to score five goals in a single FIFA World Cup after converting a penalty against France in the 2026 semi-final. Only ex-footballers Emilio ButragueΓ±o, who scored five goals in 1986, and David Villa, who netted five in 2010, had previously achieved the feat for Spain. Spain defeated France in semi-final.
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Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal became only the third Spanish player to score five goals in a single FIFA World Cup after converting a penalty against France in the 2026 semi-final. Only ex-footballers Emilio ButragueΓ±o, who scored five goals in 1986, and David Villa, who netted five in 2010, had previously achieved the feat for Spain. Spain defeated France in semi-final.
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Hindu man's fast broken after drinking Real juice that contained fungus, wins βΉ70,000 compensation
A consumer commission in Himachal Pradesh has directed Dabur India to pay βΉ70,000 to a devout Hindu man whose Saavan fast was broken after he drank from a one-litre pack of Real Fruit Power Mosambi juice infested with fungus. "The company must be held fully accountable for placing a dangerous, contaminated food product on store shelves," the commission stated.
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12:03 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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A consumer commission in Himachal Pradesh has directed Dabur India to pay βΉ70,000 to a devout Hindu man whose Saavan fast was broken after he drank from a one-litre pack of Real Fruit Power Mosambi juice infested with fungus. "The company must be held fully accountable for placing a dangerous, contaminated food product on store shelves," the commission stated.
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108 govt school buildings in Delhi found unsafe & dangerous, 7 to be demolished
A total of 108 Delhi government school buildings, about one in ten across the capital, have been identified as unsafe and dangerous. Of these, 54 are in "very poor condition", with cracks in walls and ceilings, and seven have been approved for demolition, The Indian Express reported. CM Rekha Gupta personally visited some of the schools to review the situation.
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12:24 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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A total of 108 Delhi government school buildings, about one in ten across the capital, have been identified as unsafe and dangerous. Of these, 54 are in "very poor condition", with cracks in walls and ceilings, and seven have been approved for demolition, The Indian Express reported. CM Rekha Gupta personally visited some of the schools to review the situation.
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