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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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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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 ₹20,000 and later ₹2.5 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 ₹20,000 and later ₹2.5 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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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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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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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 Butragueño, 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 Butragueño, 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 ₹70,000 compensation
A consumer commission in Himachal Pradesh has directed Dabur India to pay ₹70,000 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 ₹70,000 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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Nameplate of Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat is worth ₹25 lakh, studded with diamonds: Reports
Shah Rukh Khan's Mumbai bungalow, Mannat, has a nameplate reportedly worth ₹25 lakh. The expensive nameplate derives its value from the embedded diamonds. Notably, the Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared plans to add two more floors to Mannat. In April 2025, SRK and his family temporarily relocated from Mannat to a luxury apartment in Bandra for Mannat's renovation.
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12:15 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Shah Rukh Khan's Mumbai bungalow, Mannat, has a nameplate reportedly worth ₹25 lakh. The expensive nameplate derives its value from the embedded diamonds. Notably, the Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared plans to add two more floors to Mannat. In April 2025, SRK and his family temporarily relocated from Mannat to a luxury apartment in Bandra for Mannat's renovation.
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Hindu temple in UK sold to mosque for ₹18 crore; sale challenged in court
A British city council defended its decision to sell a complex housing Peterborough's only Hindu temple to a Muslim organisation planning to redevelop it into a mosque and Islamic centre. Local Hindu organisations challenged the decision in London court. The council sold the site after getting a bid of £1.4 million (₹18 crore) and evidence of access to £5-million funds.
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12:44 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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A British city council defended its decision to sell a complex housing Peterborough's only Hindu temple to a Muslim organisation planning to redevelop it into a mosque and Islamic centre. Local Hindu organisations challenged the decision in London court. The council sold the site after getting a bid of £1.4 million (₹18 crore) and evidence of access to £5-million funds.
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Trump honours Lindsey Graham while backing Russia sanctions bill
While discussing the Russia sanctions bill targeting top five buyers of Russian crude oil, US President Donald Trump said, “This is in honour of Lindsey...this was his thing...he wanted this more than any other thing.” Senator Lindsey Graham, who recently passed away, spent nearly two years negotiating the measure. Trump also suggested expanding the legislation to include Iran and Hezbollah.
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While discussing the Russia sanctions bill targeting top five buyers of Russian crude oil, US President Donald Trump said, “This is in honour of Lindsey...this was his thing...he wanted this more than any other thing.” Senator Lindsey Graham, who recently passed away, spent nearly two years negotiating the measure. Trump also suggested expanding the legislation to include Iran and Hezbollah.
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FIFA to break rules with 30-min half-time break at WC final: Reports
FIFA is aiming to ensure the World Cup final's half-time show doesn't run too long, with performances scheduled during the break, reports claimed. Broadcasters are reportedly bracing for a 30-minute break to accommodate an 11-minute half-time show, along with their usual 15-minute mid-game analysis. However, the Laws of the Game prohibit the half-time interval from lasting more than 15 minutes.
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12:38 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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FIFA is aiming to ensure the World Cup final's half-time show doesn't run too long, with performances scheduled during the break, reports claimed. Broadcasters are reportedly bracing for a 30-minute break to accommodate an 11-minute half-time show, along with their usual 15-minute mid-game analysis. However, the Laws of the Game prohibit the half-time interval from lasting more than 15 minutes.
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Significant moment in partnership: PM Modi as India-UK trade pact comes into force
PM Narendra Modi hailed the India-UK trade agreement, which came into force on Wednesday, as a "significant moment in the India-United Kingdom partnership". The agreement will "give fresh momentum to our farmers, entrepreneurs and MSMEs. Several vibrant sectors will gain stronger access to...UK", he said. The historic pact grants zero-duty access to 99% of Indian exports to the UK.
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PM Narendra Modi hailed the India-UK trade agreement, which came into force on Wednesday, as a "significant moment in the India-United Kingdom partnership". The agreement will "give fresh momentum to our farmers, entrepreneurs and MSMEs. Several vibrant sectors will gain stronger access to...UK", he said. The historic pact grants zero-duty access to 99% of Indian exports to the UK.
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FBI classifies Argentina-England semi-final as World Cup's 'highest-risk' match
The FBI, FIFA and local authorities have classified the Argentina-England World Cup semi-final as the tournament’s highest-risk match. Authorities fear clashes between fans because of the countries’ long-standing rivalry and the 1982 Falklands War. Security has been increased, with separate stadium entrances for both sets of fans. Further, political, racial or provocative banners have been banned.
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12:57 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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The FBI, FIFA and local authorities have classified the Argentina-England World Cup semi-final as the tournament’s highest-risk match. Authorities fear clashes between fans because of the countries’ long-standing rivalry and the 1982 Falklands War. Security has been increased, with separate stadium entrances for both sets of fans. Further, political, racial or provocative banners have been banned.
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Businessman Vikas Garg arrested in Mahadev online betting case
The ED arrested Ebix Group Chairman Vikas Garg at his Delhi residence in connection with a ₹6,000-crore money laundering case tied to the alleged Mahadev online betting app network. The agency alleged that illegal betting proceeds were routed through entities owned/controlled by Garg. It had earlier attached assets worth ₹940.77 crore belonging to Garg, his family and his companies.
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12:52 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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The ED arrested Ebix Group Chairman Vikas Garg at his Delhi residence in connection with a ₹6,000-crore money laundering case tied to the alleged Mahadev online betting app network. The agency alleged that illegal betting proceeds were routed through entities owned/controlled by Garg. It had earlier attached assets worth ₹940.77 crore belonging to Garg, his family and his companies.
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Indore man receives water-filled LPG cylinder; video shows water pouring out
A man from Madhya Pradesh's Indore alleged that a gas agency delivered a water-filled LPG cylinder, claiming water began leaking from it after a few days of use. A video shared by the complainant shows water pouring out of the cylinder. Following the complaint, the food department directed the gas agency to replace the cylinder and look into the matter.
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12:51 pm Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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A man from Madhya Pradesh's Indore alleged that a gas agency delivered a water-filled LPG cylinder, claiming water began leaking from it after a few days of use. A video shared by the complainant shows water pouring out of the cylinder. Following the complaint, the food department directed the gas agency to replace the cylinder and look into the matter.
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People whose money was stolen didn't donate with true faith: BJP MLA on Ram Mandir row
Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker and BJP MLA Satish Mahana's remark on Ram Mandir donation theft has sparked a row. "People whose money was stolen perhaps didn't donate with true faith and devotion...we donated with complete faith, and our money is still in the temple," he said. Congress' Anshu Awasthi slammed him, stating, "Was there a GPS to measure the devotion?"
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Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker and BJP MLA Satish Mahana's remark on Ram Mandir donation theft has sparked a row. "People whose money was stolen perhaps didn't donate with true faith and devotion...we donated with complete faith, and our money is still in the temple," he said. Congress' Anshu Awasthi slammed him, stating, "Was there a GPS to measure the devotion?"
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