Another ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz, crew escapes in lifeboat
A tanker was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on July 20, forcing the crew to abandon the ship and escape in a lifeboat. The incident occurred about 8 nautical miles northeast of Limah, Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. The ship's engine room reportedly caught fire following the projectile strike.
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03:25 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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A tanker was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on July 20, forcing the crew to abandon the ship and escape in a lifeboat. The incident occurred about 8 nautical miles northeast of Limah, Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. The ship's engine room reportedly caught fire following the projectile strike.
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This is gunda-gardi: Uttarakhand HC to police for detaining leader going to Jantar Mantar
The Uttarakhand High Court slammed the state police for detaining Uttarakhand Parivartan Party President Prabhat Dhyani, who had announced his plan to go to Jantar Mantar to lend support to Sonam Wangchuk. HC called it gunda-gardi (hooliganism) and said, "What are you doing in this country? Are you here to protect the image of government or constitutional right of individuals?"
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03:25 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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The Uttarakhand High Court slammed the state police for detaining Uttarakhand Parivartan Party President Prabhat Dhyani, who had announced his plan to go to Jantar Mantar to lend support to Sonam Wangchuk. HC called it gunda-gardi (hooliganism) and said, "What are you doing in this country? Are you here to protect the image of government or constitutional right of individuals?"
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Millions of WordPress websites at risk as hackers exploit patched bugs
Hackers are targeting websites running vulnerable versions of WordPress, putting millions of sites at risk, TechCrunch reported, citing cybersecurity companies. The affected versions are WordPress 6.9.0 through 6.9.4 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.1. Last week, WordPress patched two critical security flaws, including one that could allow hackers to take full remote control of vulnerable websites.
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03:18 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Hackers are targeting websites running vulnerable versions of WordPress, putting millions of sites at risk, TechCrunch reported, citing cybersecurity companies. The affected versions are WordPress 6.9.0 through 6.9.4 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.1. Last week, WordPress patched two critical security flaws, including one that could allow hackers to take full remote control of vulnerable websites.
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Canada vows to protect workers as Trump slaps 50% tariffs on select goods
Canada PM Mark Carney called US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods "unilateral" and a "direct violation" of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). He further said that the government would continue to support the country's workers, businesses and families. Carney added that Canada had put forward detailed proposals to resolve the dispute.
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03:17 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Canada PM Mark Carney called US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods "unilateral" and a "direct violation" of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). He further said that the government would continue to support the country's workers, businesses and families. Carney added that Canada had put forward detailed proposals to resolve the dispute.
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Indian students on F-1 visas must return to US by Sept 15 to avoid missing out on benefits
Indian students on F-1 visas, currently not in US, must return before September 15 to avoid missing out on older visa benefits. The new rules mandate a fixed "admit-until" date based on academic courses, unlike the open-ended expiry dates on older visas. If existing F-1 visa holders aren't in US by September 15, they risk losing the open-ended expiry dates.
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03:42 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Indian students on F-1 visas, currently not in US, must return before September 15 to avoid missing out on older visa benefits. The new rules mandate a fixed "admit-until" date based on academic courses, unlike the open-ended expiry dates on older visas. If existing F-1 visa holders aren't in US by September 15, they risk losing the open-ended expiry dates.
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I was hit on head & on every inch of my body: Protester from viral 'maaro sir' video
Bharat Banait, who was surrounded by security personnel who were hitting him with lathis while he repeatedly shouted, "Maaro (hit me), sir", said, "I was hit on...head and on every inch of my body." "Around 15-20 officers were hitting me," he stated. The video of the incident, which took place during Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) Parliament march, went viral.
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03:41 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Bharat Banait, who was surrounded by security personnel who were hitting him with lathis while he repeatedly shouted, "Maaro (hit me), sir", said, "I was hit on...head and on every inch of my body." "Around 15-20 officers were hitting me," he stated. The video of the incident, which took place during Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) Parliament march, went viral.
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JSW may buy majority of Volkswagen's stake in India unit: Report
German carmaker Volkswagen is in advanced talks to sell a stake in its India business, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, to the JSW Group, Bloomberg reported. The Sajjan Jindal-led conglomerate is seeking a majority stake in the Indian joint venture. Key issues, including valuation and future capital commitments by both sides, remain unresolved and the talks could still collapse, report added.
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03:38 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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German carmaker Volkswagen is in advanced talks to sell a stake in its India business, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, to the JSW Group, Bloomberg reported. The Sajjan Jindal-led conglomerate is seeking a majority stake in the Indian joint venture. Key issues, including valuation and future capital commitments by both sides, remain unresolved and the talks could still collapse, report added.
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Dhurandhar lawyers will ensure strict punishment for culprits: PM Modi on NEET paper leak
PM Narendra Modi defended government's action on NEET paper leak but also underlined need to "win trust of the youth", said reports. During a meeting of NDA at Parliament, he reportedly pointed out that while it created inconvenience for children, not only did reexamination take place without delay, but government also fielded "dhurandhar" lawyers to ensure strict punishment for culprits.
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03:37 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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PM Narendra Modi defended government's action on NEET paper leak but also underlined need to "win trust of the youth", said reports. During a meeting of NDA at Parliament, he reportedly pointed out that while it created inconvenience for children, not only did reexamination take place without delay, but government also fielded "dhurandhar" lawyers to ensure strict punishment for culprits.
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Jewellery made of toxic metal linked to cancer sold as 'silver' on Amazon, TikTok: Report
Jewellery sold on Amazon and TikTok Shop, including products advertised as "silver", contains dangerous levels of cadmium, a toxic silvery-white metal linked to cancer, as per an investigation by The Sunday Times. A "925 sterling silver" ring listed on Amazon was found to be 92.3% cadmium, while a similarly advertised bracelet on TikTok Shop had 33% cadmium, the report found.
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03:37 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Jewellery sold on Amazon and TikTok Shop, including products advertised as "silver", contains dangerous levels of cadmium, a toxic silvery-white metal linked to cancer, as per an investigation by The Sunday Times. A "925 sterling silver" ring listed on Amazon was found to be 92.3% cadmium, while a similarly advertised bracelet on TikTok Shop had 33% cadmium, the report found.
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Mamata Banerjee says she may join CJP protest
Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has said, "If need be, I will myself go to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest." "They had our support from the beginning, and will continue to have it," she added. Multiple leaders including former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and SP leader Dimple Yadav had visited the protest site at Janta Mantar.
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03:59 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has said, "If need be, I will myself go to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest." "They had our support from the beginning, and will continue to have it," she added. Multiple leaders including former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and SP leader Dimple Yadav had visited the protest site at Janta Mantar.
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'Police fired expired tear gas shells at CJP protest,' claims protester; shares video
A man who joined the CJP protest in Delhi on Monday shared a video claiming that the police fired "expired" tear gas shells at the protestors. The particular shell shown in the video purportedly had an expiry date of December 2025, i.e., three years after its manufacture date. "What can be worse than this?" the protester named Shivam Parashar said.
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03:59 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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A man who joined the CJP protest in Delhi on Monday shared a video claiming that the police fired "expired" tear gas shells at the protestors. The particular shell shown in the video purportedly had an expiry date of December 2025, i.e., three years after its manufacture date. "What can be worse than this?" the protester named Shivam Parashar said.
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Doors of dialogue remain open: Govt sources amid students' protest in Delhi
The government has signalled its willingness to engage with protesters who are agitating against the NEET paper leak in Delhi. "The government is not averse to talking," News18 reported, citing sources. The sources said the "doors of dialogue remain open". On Monday, CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka met Union Minister JP Nadda.
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03:56 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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The government has signalled its willingness to engage with protesters who are agitating against the NEET paper leak in Delhi. "The government is not averse to talking," News18 reported, citing sources. The sources said the "doors of dialogue remain open". On Monday, CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka met Union Minister JP Nadda.
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Why are sports like badminton, cricket & hockey missing from CWG 2026?
The Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 in Scotland's Glasgow will feature 10 sports, with badminton, cricket, hockey, squash, table tennis, triathlon, wrestling, beach volleyball and rugby sevens removed. The event was initially set to be held in Australia's Victoria, which withdrew in 2023 citing rising costs. Glasgow stepped in but opted for leaner Games due to limited preparation time.
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03:56 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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The Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 in Scotland's Glasgow will feature 10 sports, with badminton, cricket, hockey, squash, table tennis, triathlon, wrestling, beach volleyball and rugby sevens removed. The event was initially set to be held in Australia's Victoria, which withdrew in 2023 citing rising costs. Glasgow stepped in but opted for leaner Games due to limited preparation time.
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IIT Roorkee asks students to not post in support of CJP protest, issues clarification later
An IIT Roorkee advisory reportedly asking students to not post anything on social media in support of ongoing protests by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) surfaced on social media. It also asked students to not participate in any political discussion without permission. Later, IIT Roorkee issued a clarification, stating the advisory is routinely issued every year and should not be misinterpreted.
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04:12 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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An IIT Roorkee advisory reportedly asking students to not post anything on social media in support of ongoing protests by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) surfaced on social media. It also asked students to not participate in any political discussion without permission. Later, IIT Roorkee issued a clarification, stating the advisory is routinely issued every year and should not be misinterpreted.
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Face behind viral 'America kya kehta tha?' meme joins CJP's protest in Delhi
The face of the 'America kya kehta tha?' meme was spotted attending the CJP protest in Delhi on Monday. Gautam Singh, 21, had gone viral in March 2025 after his fiery rant against America and in favour of PM Narendra Modi. Claiming he had attended the demonstrations on both Sunday and Monday, Singh urged others to join the agitation.
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04:09 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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The face of the 'America kya kehta tha?' meme was spotted attending the CJP protest in Delhi on Monday. Gautam Singh, 21, had gone viral in March 2025 after his fiery rant against America and in favour of PM Narendra Modi. Claiming he had attended the demonstrations on both Sunday and Monday, Singh urged others to join the agitation.
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'Male police officer assaulted female protester during protest,' claims CJP, shares video
Cockroach Janta Party shared a video from its Parliament march protest on July 20 and claimed that a male police officer "brutally assaulted a female protester, hitting her and shoving a lathi into her lower back". "This is criminal, unconstitutional behaviour by a force meant to protect citizens," CJP said, adding, "We demand that Delhi Police sack the officer immediately."
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04:06 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Cockroach Janta Party shared a video from its Parliament march protest on July 20 and claimed that a male police officer "brutally assaulted a female protester, hitting her and shoving a lathi into her lower back". "This is criminal, unconstitutional behaviour by a force meant to protect citizens," CJP said, adding, "We demand that Delhi Police sack the officer immediately."
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Who are the key ministers in new UK PM Andy Burnham's cabinet?
New UK PM Andy Burnham's cabinet includes John Healey as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary, Shabana Mahmood as Home Secretary, Wes Streeting as Defence Secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh as Energy Secretary and Yvette Cooper as Health Secretary. Indian-origin MPs Kanishka Narayan and Lisa Nandy will oversee artificial intelligence and culture departments, respectively.
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04:04 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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New UK PM Andy Burnham's cabinet includes John Healey as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary, Shabana Mahmood as Home Secretary, Wes Streeting as Defence Secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh as Energy Secretary and Yvette Cooper as Health Secretary. Indian-origin MPs Kanishka Narayan and Lisa Nandy will oversee artificial intelligence and culture departments, respectively.
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4 men carry pilgrim on shoulders as they climb 10,000 steps in Gujarat, video sparks debate
A viral video shows four men carrying a pilgrim in a makeshift palanquin on their shoulders as they climb 10,000 steps to reach Gujarat's Mount Girnar. The porters used sticks to support themselves and maintain balance while climbing the long flight of stone steps. This has sparked a debate over the practice, with people calling it "exploitation".
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04:02 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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A viral video shows four men carrying a pilgrim in a makeshift palanquin on their shoulders as they climb 10,000 steps to reach Gujarat's Mount Girnar. The porters used sticks to support themselves and maintain balance while climbing the long flight of stone steps. This has sparked a debate over the practice, with people calling it "exploitation".
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What does international law say about targeting civilian sites during wars?
Under International Humanitarian Law (IHL), which applies during war, civilian sites are defined as all objects that aren't legitimate military targets. Geneva Conventions, the most important treaties in IHL, say civilian infrastructure includes schools, houses, places of worship, roads, bridges, railways, airports, power grids, water networks and hospitals that support everyday civilian life.
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04:28 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Under International Humanitarian Law (IHL), which applies during war, civilian sites are defined as all objects that aren't legitimate military targets. Geneva Conventions, the most important treaties in IHL, say civilian infrastructure includes schools, houses, places of worship, roads, bridges, railways, airports, power grids, water networks and hospitals that support everyday civilian life.
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Madhya Pradesh passes UCC Bill, becomes 4th state to do so
The CM Mohan Yadav-led Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, becoming the fourth state to do so after Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam. Calling it a 'golden day' for the state, he said, "This move will liberate women from the suffering caused by polygamy and ensure government support for their rights."
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04:27 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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The CM Mohan Yadav-led Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, becoming the fourth state to do so after Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam. Calling it a 'golden day' for the state, he said, "This move will liberate women from the suffering caused by polygamy and ensure government support for their rights."
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