England tried to stop Messi but he came back to life after ball reached him: Kane

After suffering a 1-2 defeat against Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, England captain Harry Kane called Argentina skipper Lionel Messi "the best player in history". "We tried to stop him [Messi] as much as possible...but every time the ball reached him, he came back to life," Kane added. England will play France in World Cup 2026 third-place match.
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US Defence Secy shares pic of tower collaping at India-backed Chabahar port in Iran

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared an image purportedly showing a surveillance tower collapsing at India-backed Chabahar port in Iran. Iranian state media confirmed a third round of US attacks on Chabahar as Washington continued airstriking Iran for sixth consecutive night. US President Donald Trump earlier reshared visuals of bombing at the site, later found to be old and unrelated.
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01:09 pm Friday, 17 July 2026

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Shirt worn by Pele in 1958 World Cup final sold for ₹47 crore

Brazil legend Pele's number 10 shirt from the 1958 World Cup final has been sold for $4.9 million (₹47 crore) at auction. The then 17-year-old scored twice as Brazil defeated hosts Sweden 5-2 to win their first World Cup. It is the second-most expensive football shirt auctioned, behind Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt, sold for $9.3 million in 2022.
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01:29 pm Friday, 17 July 2026

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Farah Khan responds to backlash over Shilpa's remarks on Shivangi

Filmmaker Farah Khan responded after a social media post questioned her alleged silence over Shilpa Shinde's remarks about Shivangi Joshi on Lock Upp. "Please watch judgement day then write angry letters," she replied, hinting the issue would be addressed on the show. Shilpa has faced backlash after making personal remarks about Shivangi's character and alleged relationships.
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Who is IPS Anurag Kumar, appointed as Delhi Police Commissioner?

IPS officer Anurag Kumar has been appointed as the new Delhi Police Commissioner, replacing Satish Golcha. Kumar is a 1994-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer and formerly served as a Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau. He has a Bachelor of Engineering degree and has reportedly been in service for over 32 years and has been promoted twice in five years.
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01:41 pm Friday, 17 July 2026

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Anybody with phone is a reporter today: Delhi HC as it calls for regulation of media

Delhi High Court called for a regulatory framework for media that preserves press freedom while ensuring accountability, ethics and the larger public interest. "Today...anyone armed with a mobile phone and a microphone can proclaim themselves to be a reporter...without any journalistic training," HC observed. The court granted bail to two accused of assaulting freelance YouTube reporters in 2025.
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01:39 pm Friday, 17 July 2026

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Canadian wildfire smoke reaches New York, AQI rises above 200

Smoke from wildfires in Canada has reached New York, pushing the city's AQI above 200 and reducing visibility to less than a mile. Smell of burning wood has spread across the city, which is shrouded in an orange haze, reports said. Hazardous air quality alerts have also been issued for other US cities like Chicago, Grand Rapids, Pittsburgh and Toledo.
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01:58 pm Friday, 17 July 2026

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RBI to begin plastic currency note trial with ₹10, ₹20: Report

The RBI will soon launch a pilot for polymer banknotes, likely beginning with ₹10 and ₹20 denominations, NDTV Profit reported. A nationwide rollout could start in 2027. The RBI's note-printing arm has invited global firms to submit expressions of interest to supply polymer substrate. Notably, the plastic notes will not replace the existing paper currency from the market.
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01:45 pm Friday, 17 July 2026

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Trump firm gives traders access to Trump's posts 'milliseconds' before others

Trump Media & Technology Group launched a paid data feed offering banks and trading firms the fastest access to posts from key Truth Social accounts, including US President Donald Trump's. The service delivers posts in "milliseconds" from ten influential accounts ahead of regular platform notifications. Trump's posts have repeatedly jolted markets worldwide, including his "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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02:02 pm Friday, 17 July 2026

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India gets a second AI unicorn in a month

Vibe-coding startup Emergent has become the second Indian AI startup to achieve unicorn status in a month after it raised $130 million and was valued at $1.5 billion. Sarvam AI also achieved the milestone in June. The Series C round in Emergent was led by Creaegis and joined by Claypond, Sentinel Global, Khosla Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Lightspeed.
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SC refuses 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' release, asks makers to release after Rath Yatra

The Supreme Court refused to allow the immediate release of the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' during the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, permitting the makers to release it after the yatra concludes. The Orissa High Court had earlier stayed the film's nationwide release, observing that it did not strictly adhere to the religious text of the Skanda Purana.
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02:27 pm Friday, 17 July 2026

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Rainwater leaks at newly renovated Koppal station hrs before being inaugurated by PM

A video has surfaced online showing rainwater leaking into the premises of newly renovated railway station in Karnataka's Koppal just hours before being virtually inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi. The incident triggered row as many questioned the quality of the construction work carried out at the station. The station has been redeveloped at a cost of ₹21.14 crore.
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Slavko Vinčić breaks down in tears after being named referee for FIFA WC final

Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić broke down in tears after FIFA appointed him to officiate the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Monday (IST). The 46-year-old said he was "shaking" after receiving the news from FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina. Vinčić will become the first Slovenian ever to referee a men's World Cup final.
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02:57 pm Friday, 17 July 2026

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7 killed as US strikes hit Iran's road and railway infrastructure

Iranian state television reported that seven people were killed in US strikes on road and railway infrastructure in Hormozgan province. The US also hit three bridges near Bandar-e-Khamir city, while the Tapeh Allah Akbar neighbourhood in Bandar Abbas was also targeted. An airport in Iranshahr was also attacked and strikes were also reported on Kish Island, reports said.
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Pak's Indus Waters Treaty arbitration move backfires, ends up paying India's bill too: Report

Pakistan's move, seeking arbitration after India put Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, backfired as it's paying arbitration costs for both India and itself, ET reported. Pakistan has spent ₹5.7 crore to keep arbitration alive, with costs expected to rise further. India had put the treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack, which is forcing Pakistan to bear arbitration costs.
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Rohit Sharma's parents arrive in London amid retirement rumours: Reports

Rohit Sharma's parents have arrived in London amid speculation that Sunday's third ODI against England at Lord's could be his final international appearance, according to CREX. Reports claim the selectors have told the 39-year-old they plan to move on after the series. However, neither Rohit nor the BCCI has officially confirmed any decision regarding his ODI future as of now.
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03:43 pm Friday, 17 July 2026

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I studied for 16-17 hours daily: NEET UG 2026 topper Aryan Gupta

NEET UG 2026 topper Aryan Gupta, who secured AIR 1 with 715/720, said he studied 16-17 hours daily. "I want to become an oncologist. My grandmother had died from cancer; I was in third standard, then I had taken a pledge," he said. Furthermore, advising other aspirants, he said, "Blindly follow your teachers. They have been teaching for...15-20 years."
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03:59 pm Friday, 17 July 2026

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Spain's Yamal misses training session ahead of WC final against Argentina

Spain forward Lamine Yamal missed the training session on Thursday ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina. In a video, Yamal was seen sitting on yoga mat with foam roller while talking to head coach Luis de la Fuente and assistant coach Juan Jose Gonzalez. Yamal was reportedly seen limping off pitch after World Cup semi-final against France.
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04:13 pm Friday, 17 July 2026

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Iran claims it struck US fighter jets, inflicted serious damage in Jordan

Amid the escalating conflict between Iran and US, Tehran claimed it inflicted "serious damage" on US military assets by targeting the Al-Azraq air base in Jordan with missiles and drones. Tehran alleged that multiple F-16s, F-35s, tanker aircraft and military drones were destroyed or severely damaged in the strike. However, the United States and Jordan have not confirmed the claims.
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04:27 pm Friday, 17 July 2026

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AI shouldn't be a solo performance by a single country: China's Prez Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping said there should be global cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and that no single country should dominate AI industry. "AI development should not be a solo performance by a single country, but a symphony of international cooperation," Xi said. He further emphasised the need for "people-centric" approach to the development of AI technology.
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