Fresh explosions have been reported in Iran's southern port city of Bandar Abbas, with multiple blasts heard across different parts of the strategic coastal hub. Iranian authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, but there has been no official confirmation on the cause of the explosions or the extent of the damage. The situation remains fluid as officials assess the impact.
Leading doctors' body FAIMA (The Federation of All India Medical Association) has written to President Droupadi Murmu, raising concerns over repeated irregularities in the NEET examination process. The organisation has called for accountability from the National Testing Agency (NTA), demanded structural reforms to the medical entrance examination system, and sought a comprehensive overhaul of the agency. It has also urged regular public health bulletins on activist Sonam Wangchuk, who remains on an indefinite hunger strike.
Two American service members were killed in Jordan on Friday while defending against a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday. This raises the total count of US service members killed since the war began to 16, while over 430 have been wounded. In its statement, the Pentagon said that on July 17, two US service members in Jordan were killed in action as CENTCOM and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. It added that a service member is currently missing.
Iran has issued a fresh warning to US forces, urging them to leave the region and threatening a larger offensive if military operations continue. The latest escalation follows renewed exchanges between Washington and Tehran, with concerns growing over the security of US bases across the Gulf and the future of regional stability. Gulf nations have also called for de-escalation as fears mount that the conflict could spread further across the Middle East.
देश के कई राज्यों में मॉनसून अब भारी आफत बन चुका है. जम्मू-कश्मीर से लेकर हिमाचल, उत्तराखंड, यूपी और महाराष्ट्र तक भारी बारिश ने कोहराम मचा रखा है. नदियों का जलस्तर उफान पर है और लोगों का जनजीवन पूरी तरह से अस्त-व्यस्त हो गया है. राजौरी और करगिल (साकू इलाके) में फ्लैश फ्लड आ गया है. तेज बहाव में कई घर और मवेशी बह गए. वहीं, खराब मौसम और खतरे को देखते हुए श्री माता वैष्णो देवी की यात्रा को अगले आदेश तक के लिए रोक दिया गया है. किन्नौर में बादल फटने से भयानक तबाही हुई है. पहाड़ों का मलबा सीधे ITBP कैंप में जा घुसा, जिससे लोगों को जान बचाकर भागना पड़ा. मौसम विभाग ने 23 जुलाई तक के लिए रेड अलर्ट जारी कर दिया है. पिथौरागढ़ में रामगंगा नदी ने रौद्र रूप ले लिया है. हरिद्वार में भी मौसम ने अचानक करवट ली है और भारी बारिश शुरू हो गई है. यूपी के कई जिलों में अलर्ट है. बांदा का सरकारी अस्पताल बारिश के बाद स्विमिंग पूल बन गया है, वहीं आगरा के पॉश इलाके (कमला नगर) में सड़क धंसने से गहरा गड्ढा हो गया है. जांजगीर-चांपा में लगातार बारिश से एक और बांध टूट गया है जिससे सैकड़ों एकड़ फसल बर्बाद हो गई है. दूसरी तरफ, उमस के बाद मुंबई में एक बार फिर तेज बारिश लौटी है.
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India achieved a historic milestone with the successful launch of its first private orbital rocket. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the achievement, emphasizing faith in the nation's youth. This success positions India as the third country with indigenous private orbital launch capabilities. Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket carried a special message for the universe. The event signifies a new era for India's growing private space sector.
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk, shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on the 21st day of his hunger strike, called for support for the July 20 Parliament march, describing his hospital stay as “illegal detention”. Police said the move followed medical advice and court directions, while protest organisers vowed to continue their agitation.
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Punjab Police arrested inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, former Tanda SHO. He faces charges of extortion and corruption linked to a US family. The US justice department seeks his extradition for conspiracy to commit extortion. Nagra allegedly extorted Rs 16 lakh from the US-based family. This case is connected to the murder of an AAP worker.
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has reached its H-1B visa cap for Fiscal Year 2027. This announcement means no additional lottery rounds will occur for the upcoming fiscal year. The agency confirmed both the regular and master's caps have been met. Fiscal Year 2027 saw changes including a wage-based lottery system. A new petition fee also influenced employer registration numbers this year.
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Pawan Kumar Chandana left ISRO to co-found Skyroot Aerospace with a bold vision. The company's Vikram-1 rocket successfully reached orbit, marking a significant private space achievement. This launch proved private Indian companies can build world-class rockets independently. Skyroot now employs over a thousand people and has attracted substantial investment. This success signals India's growing ambition in the global commercial space industry.
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Argentina fans gathered in huge numbers at New York's Times Square on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
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Lionel Messi shared an emotional post on social media ahead of Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain.
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Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates embraced the downpour and trained through heavy rain while Spain skipped their practice session ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
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France midfielder Adrien Rabiot tore into his teammates for "shameful" performance against England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff match.
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