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20 Jul, 04:57 amParliament Session Opens Under Pressure: Opposition Ready to Fight on NEET, Temple Row, E20
The upcoming Parliament session is set to be turbulent as the opposition plans to raise multiple contentious issues including NEET exam irregularities, a temple controversy, and the E20 fuel policy. Union Minister Rijiju acknowledged the Congress can raise demands but cannot force the government's hand. The session is expected to see heated exchanges from day one.
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Andy Burnham Becomes UK's New Prime Minister — What It Means for India
Former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham takes over as UK Prime Minister from Keir Starmer on Monday. His politics have been shaped by England's north-south class divide. This is a significant leadership change in one of India's closest diplomatic and trade partners.
China Furious Over British Steel Nationalisation — India Watches Closely
China's government said it is 'strongly dissatisfied' after the UK nationalised British Steel, calling it a 'severe blow to Chinese companies' confidence in investing in the UK.' The nationalisation happened 15 months after the UK government stepped in to prevent the closure of the Scunthorpe steelworks and save 4,000 jobs. This signals a hardening of UK-China economic relations.
FBI Told to Stop Investigating ICE Confrontations — Thousands of Indians on Visas at Risk
Senior US officials shared guidance with federal agents suggesting the FBI will no longer investigate confrontations involving ICE, the immigration enforcement agency. Senior officials have denied a formal policy change is underway, but the guidance has already reached agents across the country. This raises serious concerns about accountability in US immigration enforcement.
Europe's Record Heatwave and Deadly Monsoon Rains in Bangladesh Signal Worsening Climate Crisis
Golf-ball-sized hailstones hit French villages as severe thunderstorms swept across France, Germany, and Poland during a record European heatwave. The same weather tracker report noted deadly monsoon rains in Bangladesh. Extreme weather events are intensifying across multiple continents simultaneously.
Spain Wins 2026 FIFA World Cup, Beating Argentina in Historic Final
Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming their second title. Spain's campaign was a defensive masterclass — they are the first World Cup champion to win the tournament while conceding only a single goal. The final was held in the US, with President Trump attending.
Russia Launches Massive Overnight Attack on Kyiv with Missiles and Drones
Russia fired 41 missiles and 125 attack drones across Ukraine overnight, targeting the capital Kyiv, according to the Ukrainian air force. The large-scale attack is one of the biggest recent strikes on Ukrainian territory.
Andrew and Tristan Tate Arrested in Miami on Rape and Sex Trafficking Charges
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Spain Wins 2026 FIFA World Cup, Beating Argentina in Historic Final
Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming their second title. Spain's campaign was a defensive masterclass — they are the first World Cup champion to win the tournament while conceding only a single goal. The final was held in the US, with President Trump attending.
Russia Launches Massive Overnight Attack on Kyiv with Missiles and Drones
Russia fired 41 missiles and 125 attack drones across Ukraine overnight, targeting the capital Kyiv, according to the Ukrainian air force. The large-scale attack is one of the biggest recent strikes on Ukrainian territory.
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Seven US Aid Workers Quarantine at Contested Kenya Ebola Facility After US Travel Ban
Seven American aid workers who were in Congo fighting Ebola are now quarantining at a new isolation facility in Kenya, after the US government introduced travel restrictions. They are the first known people to use the facility, which has faced huge opposition inside Kenya. Uganda, meanwhile, has begun lobbying to lift Ebola travel restrictions after discharging its last confirmed patient.