Justify firing 4 H-1B employees: US court to Meta in AI-driven layoff case
A US court ordered Meta to justify selecting four H-1B visa holders for layoffs in an ongoing legal challenge. The lawsuit, brought by 26 workers, alleges Meta used AI performance systems that unfairly penalised staff on protected leave. While declining to pause all layoffs, the judge highlighted that losing visa status creates severe, irreversible deportation risks for the four workers.
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10:28 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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A US court ordered Meta to justify selecting four H-1B visa holders for layoffs in an ongoing legal challenge. The lawsuit, brought by 26 workers, alleges Meta used AI performance systems that unfairly penalised staff on protected leave. While declining to pause all layoffs, the judge highlighted that losing visa status creates severe, irreversible deportation risks for the four workers.
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FIFA is destroying football industry, Infantino's time is up: La Liga chief
La Liga President Javier Tebas accused FIFA of "destroying the football industry" by expanding international competitions at the expense of domestic leagues. He stated domestic leagues remain foundation of football. Calling for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's resignation, Tebas added, "They are making irresponsible decisions." He asserted hydration breaks are "a lie, a break for advertising."
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10:27 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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La Liga President Javier Tebas accused FIFA of "destroying the football industry" by expanding international competitions at the expense of domestic leagues. He stated domestic leagues remain foundation of football. Calling for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's resignation, Tebas added, "They are making irresponsible decisions." He asserted hydration breaks are "a lie, a break for advertising."
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Man falls from 12-storey building on woman walking on road in Japan; she dies and he survives
A man survived after he fell from a 12-storey building on a woman walking on a road in Japan's Nagoya. The woman, believed to be in her 20s, was taken to a hospital, where she died of haemorrhagic shock. The 29-year-old man named Shinsei Taguchi remains unconscious and in critical condition.
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10:24 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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A man survived after he fell from a 12-storey building on a woman walking on a road in Japan's Nagoya. The woman, believed to be in her 20s, was taken to a hospital, where she died of haemorrhagic shock. The 29-year-old man named Shinsei Taguchi remains unconscious and in critical condition.
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I'm worried, but won't ask him to step back: Abhijeet Dipke's father
Bhagwan Dipke, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke's father, criticised the central government's handling of Jantar Mantar protests. He said he was worried about his son after the police action but wouldn't ask him to end the protest. Abhijeet's mother, Anita Dipke, also criticised the police action, saying the students should have been heard instead of being lathi-charged.
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10:16 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Bhagwan Dipke, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke's father, criticised the central government's handling of Jantar Mantar protests. He said he was worried about his son after the police action but wouldn't ask him to end the protest. Abhijeet's mother, Anita Dipke, also criticised the police action, saying the students should have been heard instead of being lathi-charged.
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Katrina Kaif's fan shuts fan account amid CJP protest, says 'You don't have a spine'
Katrina Kaif's fans have criticised her for not voicing support for youth-led CJP protests across India, which demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. An Instagram fan account with over 70,000 followers has been closed. "You can't say a word for us Indians and students who love you," they wrote, adding, "You don't have the spine to speak against the government."
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10:43 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Katrina Kaif's fans have criticised her for not voicing support for youth-led CJP protests across India, which demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. An Instagram fan account with over 70,000 followers has been closed. "You can't say a word for us Indians and students who love you," they wrote, adding, "You don't have the spine to speak against the government."
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'The Odyssey' becomes highest-grossing IMAX opener in India
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has become the highest-grossing IMAX opener in the country, overtaking 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning'. The film achieved the feat despite releasing on a limited number of IMAX screens. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, it has collected over ₹18 crore from 34 IMAX screens across India within its first four days of release.
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10:41 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has become the highest-grossing IMAX opener in the country, overtaking 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning'. The film achieved the feat despite releasing on a limited number of IMAX screens. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, it has collected over ₹18 crore from 34 IMAX screens across India within its first four days of release.
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India's youngest chairperson removed as UDF loses Kerala municipality seat
Congress-led UDF lost power in Kerala's Pala Municipality after an LDF-backed no-confidence motion was passed, unseating India's youngest municipal chairperson, Diya Binu Pulikkakandam. It was passed with 17 votes after five ruling UDF members, including four rebel Congress councillors, backed it. Diya said no allegations of corruption, bribery or illegal activity had been levelled against her.
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10:38 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Congress-led UDF lost power in Kerala's Pala Municipality after an LDF-backed no-confidence motion was passed, unseating India's youngest municipal chairperson, Diya Binu Pulikkakandam. It was passed with 17 votes after five ruling UDF members, including four rebel Congress councillors, backed it. Diya said no allegations of corruption, bribery or illegal activity had been levelled against her.
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Techie calls out unpaid ISRO internships, says 'I dreamt to work there but ₹0 lumpsum not viable'
A techie has called out ISRO's unpaid internships while reacting to a post describing how the Indian space agency is going through its biggest manpower crunch in 25 years. Sharing ISRO's internship policy, the techie wrote, "I dreamed as a kid to work at ISRO...[but] it's not viable...to work at a place which pays a lumpsum of ₹0 to work."
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10:35 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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A techie has called out ISRO's unpaid internships while reacting to a post describing how the Indian space agency is going through its biggest manpower crunch in 25 years. Sharing ISRO's internship policy, the techie wrote, "I dreamed as a kid to work at ISRO...[but] it's not viable...to work at a place which pays a lumpsum of ₹0 to work."
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Actor Amol Parashar reveals he joined CJP's Parliament march, says 'Cried myself to sleep'
Actor Amol Parashar has revealed that he joined Cockroach Janta Party's Parliament march, saying "I cried myself to sleep last night." Describing the experience as "a day I will never forget", he wrote, "The state decided...to break their heads...What is the future of a state that makes its youth feel so small...Like a pest being crushed and swatted away."
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10:59 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Actor Amol Parashar has revealed that he joined Cockroach Janta Party's Parliament march, saying "I cried myself to sleep last night." Describing the experience as "a day I will never forget", he wrote, "The state decided...to break their heads...What is the future of a state that makes its youth feel so small...Like a pest being crushed and swatted away."
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Disappointing answer: Tharoor to govt over low UGC-NET fellowship rates' query
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday criticised Education Ministry for failing to provide data in Lok Sabha regarding low proportion of UGC-NET qualifiers securing Junior Research Fellowships (JRF). "This is a disappointing answer," Tharoor said, highlighting Non-NET fellowship stipend, frozen at ₹8,000 monthly since 2006. He added that Union MoS Sukanta Majumdar "merely outlined existing rules".
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10:57 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday criticised Education Ministry for failing to provide data in Lok Sabha regarding low proportion of UGC-NET qualifiers securing Junior Research Fellowships (JRF). "This is a disappointing answer," Tharoor said, highlighting Non-NET fellowship stipend, frozen at ₹8,000 monthly since 2006. He added that Union MoS Sukanta Majumdar "merely outlined existing rules".
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China's 'Sky Eye' telescope discovers more than 1,000 pulsars
China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST), also known as the "Sky Eye", has discovered more than 1,000 pulsars, setting a global record. Located in Guizhou province, the telescope's advanced design allows it to detect extremely faint radio signals. Scientists said that the discoveries will improve understanding of star evolution, the Milky Way and future deep-space navigation.
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10:56 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST), also known as the "Sky Eye", has discovered more than 1,000 pulsars, setting a global record. Located in Guizhou province, the telescope's advanced design allows it to detect extremely faint radio signals. Scientists said that the discoveries will improve understanding of star evolution, the Milky Way and future deep-space navigation.
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Improper & condemnable: BJP Prez as he slams Rahul Gandhi's protest near PM's house
BJP President Nitin Nabin has slammed LoP Rahul Gandhi over his conduct during the protest near PM Narendra Modi's residence on Tuesday. "The act committed today by...Rahul Gandhi is completely improper and highly condemnable. LoP is a post of great dignity, but Rahul Gandhi ji does not take this position seriously," he said. Rahul was later detained at the site.
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10:56 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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BJP President Nitin Nabin has slammed LoP Rahul Gandhi over his conduct during the protest near PM Narendra Modi's residence on Tuesday. "The act committed today by...Rahul Gandhi is completely improper and highly condemnable. LoP is a post of great dignity, but Rahul Gandhi ji does not take this position seriously," he said. Rahul was later detained at the site.
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Arctic is losing its ice cover again: Study
A new study found that slowdown in Arctic sea ice loss had ended, with sea ice falling by 5.8% between 2024 and 2025, marking the biggest winter decline on record. Researchers also found that Arctic sea ice had halved since 1979. They warned that continued ice loss caused by global warming could affect weather patterns worldwide and future climate stability.
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11:12 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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A new study found that slowdown in Arctic sea ice loss had ended, with sea ice falling by 5.8% between 2024 and 2025, marking the biggest winter decline on record. Researchers also found that Arctic sea ice had halved since 1979. They warned that continued ice loss caused by global warming could affect weather patterns worldwide and future climate stability.
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Referee Anthony Taylor retires, says 'Pressure is intense & scrutiny is constant'
Premier League and FIFA World Cup referee Anthony Taylor announced his retirement on Tuesday. "Officiating at the elite level has been an immense privilege, but the pressure is intense and the scrutiny is constant," he said. The 47-year-old officiated 831 games in a 20-year, including 432 matches in the Premier League. He also officiated Spain-Portugal World Cup 2026 match.
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11:04 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Premier League and FIFA World Cup referee Anthony Taylor announced his retirement on Tuesday. "Officiating at the elite level has been an immense privilege, but the pressure is intense and the scrutiny is constant," he said. The 47-year-old officiated 831 games in a 20-year, including 432 matches in the Premier League. He also officiated Spain-Portugal World Cup 2026 match.
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11:04 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Govt debt in developed economies to hit record $75.8 trillion in 2026: Fitch
Government debt across developed economies is projected to rise by $4.2 trillion to a record $75.8 trillion by the end of 2026, according to Fitch Ratings. The debt would equal 104% of gross domestic product. The US is expected to record the largest government budget deficit at 7.8% of GDP, followed by France, Britain, Germany and Japan.
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11:04 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Government debt across developed economies is projected to rise by $4.2 trillion to a record $75.8 trillion by the end of 2026, according to Fitch Ratings. The debt would equal 104% of gross domestic product. The US is expected to record the largest government budget deficit at 7.8% of GDP, followed by France, Britain, Germany and Japan.
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Bangladesh appoints journos who made anti-India posts as spokespersons in Indian missions
Bangladesh has appointed two journalists who have made derogatory posts about India in past as spokespersons at its High Commission in Delhi and Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, HT reported. Several of these social media posts had been deleted by them after the official announcement. These appointments have raised concerns as both countries are trying to rebuild their strained ties.
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11:04 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Bangladesh has appointed two journalists who have made derogatory posts about India in past as spokespersons at its High Commission in Delhi and Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, HT reported. Several of these social media posts had been deleted by them after the official announcement. These appointments have raised concerns as both countries are trying to rebuild their strained ties.
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'Man from SRK's firm said I won't let you work in Mumbai', claims Raazi writer
Harinder Singh Sikka, author of 'Calling Sehmat', which inspired
Raazi, claimed being threatened with getting blacklisted after refusing to sell his book. He recalled that Samar Khan, a representative of Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment, said, "We gave ₹5-7 lakh to Chetan Bhagat. Who're you?" Samar apologised, but later said, "I won't let you work in Mumbai," added Sikka.
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11:20 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Harinder Singh Sikka, author of 'Calling Sehmat', which inspired
Raazi, claimed being threatened with getting blacklisted after refusing to sell his book. He recalled that Samar Khan, a representative of Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment, said, "We gave ₹5-7 lakh to Chetan Bhagat. Who're you?" Samar apologised, but later said, "I won't let you work in Mumbai," added Sikka.
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We owe students more than outrage: Dharmendra Pradhan as he slams Congress protest
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticised Congress over its protest outside the PM's residence. "Rahul and Congress continue to shamelessly exploit students as political tools," he said, adding, "We owe our students more than outrage." "Our Government remains 100% committed to discussing NEET and addressing every genuine concern of our youth on the floor of the House," he said.
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11:32 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticised Congress over its protest outside the PM's residence. "Rahul and Congress continue to shamelessly exploit students as political tools," he said, adding, "We owe our students more than outrage." "Our Government remains 100% committed to discussing NEET and addressing every genuine concern of our youth on the floor of the House," he said.
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Anthropic hit with 1st patent lawsuit over AI neural network tech
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Anthropic in the US. The university alleges the startup used its patented, neuroscience-inspired neural network technology in AI models without permission. The lawsuit, which seeks monetary damages and an injunction, is believed to be the first patent infringement case filed against Anthropic.
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11:47 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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The University of Tennessee Research Foundation has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Anthropic in the US. The university alleges the startup used its patented, neuroscience-inspired neural network technology in AI models without permission. The lawsuit, which seeks monetary damages and an injunction, is believed to be the first patent infringement case filed against Anthropic.
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Delhi Police junks social media claims, says 'No loss of life at CJP protest'
Delhi Police on Tuesday said there was no loss of life during or after the Cockroach Janta Party protest, rejecting social media claims of casualties. "Rumours circulating on social media claiming casualties in the reported incident are false," police said. "No casualty has taken place. Citizens are requested not to believe or share unverified information," police added.
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11:17 pm Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Delhi Police on Tuesday said there was no loss of life during or after the Cockroach Janta Party protest, rejecting social media claims of casualties. "Rumours circulating on social media claiming casualties in the reported incident are false," police said. "No casualty has taken place. Citizens are requested not to believe or share unverified information," police added.
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