Dharmendra Pradhan's daughter disables Insta as her US university’s posts get 'resign' comments

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's daughter, Naimisha Pradhan, disabled her Instagram account after Indian social media users posted "Resign Dharmendra Pradhan" comments on the Instagram account of Tufts University in the US, from which she earned her degree in 2023. One user said Naimisha studied abroad because she knew India's education system is failing students.
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03:28 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Canada announces ₹320 crore in assistance to Pakistan

Canada has announced assistance worth more than CAD 47.2 million (over ₹320 crores) for security and development initiatives in Pakistan. This includes CAD 10 million to help Pakistan restore access to education for flood-affected children, CAD 15 million to strengthen climate resilience, and CAD 20 million to expand access to reproductive health services, including family planning.
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03:44 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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If PM Modi had wanted, he would've fixed Pakistan in 2025: Ex-Pak PM Imran's sister

During an interview, former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sister, Noreen Khan Niazi, referred to PM Narendra Modi as a "superpower". She further said, "If Indian PM Narendra Modi had wanted, he would have fixed Pakistan in May 2025." Notably, India had launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan in May 2025 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
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03:41 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Elon Musk says Grok will make 'historically accurate' Odyssey movie by 2026-end

World's richest man Elon Musk has said that Grok Imagine will make a full-length movie of the Odyssey "that is historically accurate and true to the art of Homer" by the end of this year. Notably, Musk has repeatedly criticised Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' over its casting choices. Musk was reacting to an X user's Odyssey clip made with Grok.
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03:57 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Data centres could consume 1/5th of US electricity by 2035: Report

Data centres in the US could consume one-fifth of the electricity generated in the country by 2035, four times more than presently, BloombergNEF reported. The report further expects that the surge in AI compute will push data centre capacity to nearly 200 gigawatts over the next decade. Data centres will reportedly create 1,935 terawatt-hours of electricity demand globally by 2033.
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03:52 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Video shows Congress MP hitting policeman in police van after being detained during protest

A video has surfaced online, showing Congress MP Dean Kuriakose physically assaulting a Delhi policeman inside a police van after he was detained while protesting outside PM Narendra Modi's residence. "Law shouldn't be taken into one's hands, but Delhi Police should also be questioned for the crackdown on protesting students," SP leader Vivek Silas said while reacting to the video.
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04:08 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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BJP workers clash with police during march in Ranchi over irregularities in JPSC exam

The BJP's youth wing protested outside the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) office, demanding the cancellation of the 14th Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination over alleged irregularities. Clashes broke out after protesters tried to breach barricades and march towards the Commission's office. The BJP alleged that the results were declared without publishing the cut-off marks.
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04:07 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Mars once had rivers of magma under its crust: Study

Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, once had rivers of magma flowing beneath its crust, a new study has found. Researchers analysed data from NASA's InSight lander, which recorded seismic waves caused by meteorite impacts and Martian quakes. They found evidence of molten rock pooling about 24 km below the surface and stretching sideways for thousands of miles.
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04:29 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar urges dialogue amid CJP protest, says 'youth must be heard'

Amid ongoing CJP protests in Delhi, spiritual leader and Art of Living Foundation Founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has urged "dialogue" and "understanding" instead of confrontation. "The voices of India's youth deserve to be heard with patience. A breakdown in communication serves no one and is deeply unfortunate," Ravi Shankar said. Opposition leaders slammed Centre over police action on protestors.
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04:28 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Japan hit by 'brutally hot days' as temperatures exceed 40°C in several cities

Japan logged a second straight day of "kokushobi"- literally meaning a "brutally hot day" when temperatures reached 40°C or higher - on Wednesday. Cities in central Japan, including Tokyo and Nagoya, recorded temperatures approaching or exceeding 40°C. Amid the intense heat, 4,580 people were hospitalised between July 6-12. Japan recorded its all-time high temperature ‌of ⁠41.8°C in 2025.
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04:24 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Police accused of using electric batons, molesting women during Delhi protest; HC issues notice

During the hearing in Delhi High Court, Delhi Police was accused of using lathis with nails and electric batons, molesting women and indulging in brutality on Parliament march protesters. Police officials were also accused of being in plain clothes without badges, with petitioners demanding independent SIT probe. The court issued notice to the Centre and Delhi Police, seeking their reply.
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04:42 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Indian man hides fake diamond in mouth, steals real one worth ₹1.5 cr; jailed in Singapore

Indian nationl MM Kurjibhai was jailed in Singapore for stealing a ₹1.5-crore diamond from a jewellery shop with his accomplice SM Ramnikbhai. Ramnikbhai kept the diamond’s exact replica, which was made in India, hidden in his mouth. As Kurjibhai distracted shop’s employee, Ramnikbhai spat and replaced the real diamond with the fake, before being caught hours later at Changi airport.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
04:42 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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IPL Founder Lalit Modi to return to India after 16 years

IPL Founder Lalit Modi said he'll return to India by 2026-end or early next year after a tribunal set aside most of the ED's charges against him in the IPL 2009 FEMA case. "Sixteen years I have fought...I'm looking forward to coming back to India," he said. He added that his daughter is due with his grandson in October.
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04:36 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Govt attacking nation's kids: Mother breaks down as sons suffer injuries in Delhi protest

Santosh Rathi, whose two sons were injured during the protest in Delhi, broke down and said, "I brought my boys...because I wanted them to fight for their rights." "But it looks like I only brought them...to get hurt. I failed as a parent," Santosh added. "What kind of government is this? They are attacking their own country’s children," she stated.
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04:59 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Japan's yen hits fresh 40-year low against US dollar

The Japanese yen weakened past 163 per US dollar for the first time since 1986. The decline came amid a broad US dollar rise after the latest round of attacks in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher and stoked concerns about US inflation. Japan will take decisive action in the currency market if needed, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said.
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04:54 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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152 paper leaks in 10 years, 7.5 cr students affected, zero convictions: Rahul Gandhi

Congress' Rahul Gandhi, wearing a black armband to protest the police crackdown on protesters, alleged that 152 examination paper leaks occurred over the past 10 years without a single conviction. "Our education system...is today a rigged system," he said. He also questioned police action against students, demanded accountability, and sought Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
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05:14 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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NEET-UG 2026 paper leak is pure theft from families: Rahul Gandhi

While addressing a special briefing on the protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said the paper leak was a "pure theft" from the families who suffered due to this. "And then after you steal from them, you tell them that there's a paper leak...so this is the second reason...why our youngsters are outside," he added.
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05:11 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Sonam Wangchuk shares his one last demand to end fast after meeting with Union Ministers

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has shared one last demand to end his fast after meeting with Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh. "I respectfully request an unequivocal assurance from the Government that none of the young protesters will face any punitive or retaliatory legal action for participating in this movement," he said.
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05:17 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Wangchuk claims govt assured him Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation would be considered

Activist Sonam Wangchuk claimed Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh assured him that the government would "positively consider" Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation to ensure accountability over the NEET paper leak. He added they assured adequate compensation for the families of students who died by suicide would be considered. The ministers met him in hospital on Tuesday.
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05:41 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Shipping firms offered 'danger money' to sailors to sail through Hormuz: Report

Shipping firms are offering huge incentives to sailors to convince them to sail through Hormuz Strait amid risks of attacks, Bloomberg reported. World’s largest owner of supertankers reportedly offered an additional six months' salary as a 'danger bonus' if they completed a month-long round trip through the Strait. The proposal was circulated before the latest attacks on merchant vessels.
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05:51 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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