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Sonam Wangchuk dehydrated after 20-Days hunger strike, says Safdarjung Hospital

Sonam Wangchuk arrived at our hospital around 7.40 am. He is somewhat weak due to prolonged fasting and is experiencing mild dehydration; otherwise, all his vital parameters are stable. He is being continuously examined and monitored, and his treatment is underway, Dr Bamba said

18 Jul 2026 2:29 pm
Worker dies after fire breaks out at storage unit in Pune residential building

The blaze erupted around 9 pm at Firdous Apartment in Vetal Nagar, prompting a swift response from the Pune Fire Brigade. Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control before it could spread to the upper floors of the six-storey building

18 Jul 2026 1:53 pm
Maharashtra: 4,300 youth to be trained for Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027

The project has been designed to strengthen service delivery during the Kumbh Mela by equipping youth with practical skills required across the tourism, hospitality, healthcare and infrastructure sectors

18 Jul 2026 1:34 pm
Army opens fire after suspicious movement along LoC in J-K's Rajouri

The firing occurred in the Tarkundi forward area around 10 pm and continued for nearly 90 minutes. No casualties or injuries have been reported

18 Jul 2026 1:27 pm
No treatment without family consent, says Sonam Wangchuks wife at Hospital

I am at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi where Sonam Wangchuk has been admitted. Nothing should be administered to him orally or intravenously without taking consent from me, his family and his doctors who have been monitoring his health for the past 20 days, Gitanjali said in a post on X

18 Jul 2026 1:22 pm
Skyroot launches India's 1st private orbital rocket Vikram-1

The landmark mission lifted off from the Indian Space Research Organisations (ISRO) First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, marking a major milestone for Indias growing private space sector

18 Jul 2026 1:21 pm
Opposition slams Centre over Sonam Wangchuk's removal

Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28 in support of the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) agitation over alleged examination irregularities and the demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

18 Jul 2026 1:16 pm
Mid-Day Opinion: Consumers must not tolerate unsafe food

If one sees that an outlet is stocking expired products quite often, speak to the owner/proprietor

18 Jul 2026 11:20 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Maharashtra govts power play

Providing relief to farmers unable to pay their electricity bills will ultimately improve financial health of the state power distribution company, which is soon to go public, boosting investor confidence

18 Jul 2026 11:19 am
IRGC Navy warns US of 'zero hour', claims CENTCOM under watch

US Central Command has previously said its forces continue operations aimed at protecting regional security and maritime navigation, while Iranian authorities have repeatedly warned against US military presence in the Gulf region

18 Jul 2026 11:16 am
Maharashtra: Lonavala attractions reopen as Pune lifts monsoon restrictions

Restrictions were imposed from July 6 to August 31 to prevent traffic congestion and accidents during peak monsoon season

18 Jul 2026 11:15 am
US launches seventh night of strikes on Iran amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Iran effectively closed the strait to shipping traffic after the US and Israel launched the war on Feb. 28

18 Jul 2026 11:13 am
US plans more refuelling aircraft for Israel amid Iran tensions: Axios

According to Axios, the proposed deployment comes after Trump reviewed multiple military options during a Situation Room meeting earlier this week

18 Jul 2026 11:05 am
Hyderabad: FIR against teacher over alleged Islamic homework for Hindu student

Following a complaint made by the students aunt, the FIR was filed under Section 299 of BNS and Section 75 of Juvenile Justice Act, a police official said

18 Jul 2026 11:02 am
CENTCOM dismisses Iranian claims of tanker mine blasts in Strait of Hormuz

The denial followed assertions by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday (local time) that two oil tankers had exploded after striking mines within the critical maritime corridor

18 Jul 2026 10:59 am
Gujarat ATS arrests five alleged JeM members in terror probe

The arrested persons were identified as Bilal Abidbhai Shera, Mohammad Ayub Kadiwala, Mohammad Palanpuri, Shafia Rais Mukhti, and Mohammad Hasan Kardia

18 Jul 2026 10:47 am
Researchers develop near-invisible Phantom Twist drone

That is far too fast for the human eye to process. This motion blur turns the drone into a faint, semi-transparent smudge that blends into surroundings rather than achieving total invisibility

18 Jul 2026 10:45 am
New monkey species discovered in Congo forest after 75 years

The species has distinctive orange-cream facial markings, weighs around 7 kg, and diverged from its closest relative four to five million years ago only the fifth new African monkey species identified in 75 years

18 Jul 2026 10:42 am
Study finds microplastics in 84 per cent of heart attack patients

Polyethylene was the most common plastic type, with highest concentrations found directly in coronary blood, accompanied by elevated inflammatory markers

18 Jul 2026 10:39 am
China landslide buries homes in Chongqing, rescue underway

The landslide occurred at 9.08 am in Chongqings Pengshui County. Massive amounts of rocks and soil washed downslope, burying more than 10 residential buildings

18 Jul 2026 10:36 am
One couldnt take your eyes off Garry

Ex-India wicketkeeper reminisces about his friendship with West Indies cricket great Sir Garfield Sobers who passed away on Friday

18 Jul 2026 10:34 am
Delhi HC seeks police reply on Sharjeel Imam's bail plea

A bench issued notice on Imams appeal challenging the trial courts July 4 decision to dismiss his second bail application. The police has two weeks to file a reply. The matter will now be heard on August 27

18 Jul 2026 10:33 am
Abhijeet Dipke sits on indefinite fast; supporters reaffirm July 20 march

The development comes amid a row over the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the protest site at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Wangchuk was shifted to a hospital on the 21st day of his hunger strike, triggering protests from supporters who alleged that he was taken away against his will

18 Jul 2026 10:03 am
Watch: Chaotic scenes as supporters allege police forcibly hospitalised Wangchuk

A heavy deployment of Delhi Police personnel was seen at the protest site as the protesters were asked to vacate the area

18 Jul 2026 9:35 am
Sloth bear enters residential locality in Gondia, forest guard injured

A sloth bear roaming through residential areas of Gondia in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region triggered panic among residents. A forest guard was injured during the rescue operation as heavy rain hampered efforts. The animal escaped into nearby fields, and officials continue to monitor the situation

17 Jul 2026 7:13 pm
Yogi targets Congress, SP over 'Jinnah ideology' during Shamli event

Addressing the gathering, CM Yogi said development remains the only path to progress and alleged that parties inspired by Jinnah's ideology create divisions based on caste and regional identities whenever they get an opportunity

17 Jul 2026 5:42 pm
Sonam Wangchuk urges support for 20 July Parliament march

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk vowed to continue his hunger strike until July 20, urging supporters to join a peaceful march to Parliament. Calling it a plea in the temple of democracy, he said he would stay alive till July 20 at any cost and urged people to stand with the movement

17 Jul 2026 3:02 pm
CHRI report reveals gaps in MPs' Budget Session 2026 attendance

The report, prepared by CHRI Director Venkatesh Nayak and intern Aadi Sardesai, analysed attendance records available on the official websites of both Houses of Parliament to identify party-wise and state-wise trends

17 Jul 2026 2:57 pm
Bomb threat note found on IndiGo Ahmedabad flight in Bengaluru

The incident occurred on Thursday evening on IndiGo flight 6E-6423, which was scheduled to depart for Ahmedabad at 8 p.m. According to police, the note reading Don't go. Bomb Hai! Please was discovered inside the aircraft's forward lavatory about 25 minutes before take-off

17 Jul 2026 2:56 pm
Pune Moshi waste unit collapse: National panels seek PCMC report in 15 days

The commissions have issued notices directing the concerned authorities to submit comprehensive reports within 15 days, raising questions over safety standards, accountability and the circumstances that led to the fatal incident

17 Jul 2026 2:50 pm
Government tightens ISRO resignation rules amid scientist exits

In a memorandum issued this week, the Department of Space directed major ISRO centres not to routinely accept resignation or voluntary retirement requests from Group 'A' scientific and technical personnel associated with national missions

17 Jul 2026 2:39 pm
PM Modi inaugurates, launches projects worth Rs 14,700 crore in Haryana's Jind

The Prime Minister was joined by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the event held at Eklavya Stadium

17 Jul 2026 1:48 pm
Grandmother's cancer death inspired NEET topper's oncology dream

Gupta shared the All India Rank (AIR) 1 with Haryana's Panshul Bansal after both candidates scored 715 out of 720 marks. Speaking to reporters on Friday, he credited his parents for their unwavering support throughout his preparation journey and said he studied for nearly 16 to 17 hours a day

17 Jul 2026 1:47 pm
Arvind Kejriwal congratulates NEET UG 2026 topper Aryan Gupta

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal congratulated Ludhiana's Aryan Gupta for securing AIR 1 in NEET UG 2026. Aryan, who scored 715 out of 720 marks, credited his success to consistent hard work, discipline, guidance from teachers and unwavering support from his family

17 Jul 2026 1:03 pm
FBI arrests Punjab gang suspect Nitish Kaushal in Vermont

Kaushal, also known as Lala, was wanted under a federal arrest warrent issued on June 25 by the US District Court for the Central District of California after a grand jury indicted him on charges of conspiracy under th Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act

17 Jul 2026 1:00 pm
Congress's Pawan Khera meets Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar protest site

Congress leader Pawan Khera visited the protest site at Jantar Mantar and expressed the Congress party's support for Wangchuk and the demonstrators

17 Jul 2026 12:18 pm
Monsoon session: Govt to push five new bills, prioritise pending FCRA amendment

The government also plans to introduce five new bills during the session. These include the income-tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, both intended to replace ordinances currently in force

17 Jul 2026 12:04 pm
PM Modi flags off India's first hydrogen-powered train from Haryana's Jind

The hydrogen fuel cell train will operate on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat route, connecting Jind Junction, Gohana Junction and Sonipat while serving intermediate stations

17 Jul 2026 12:01 pm
NEET UG 2026 results: 11.21 lakh candidates qualify, women dominate merit list

According to the NTA, nearly 20 lakh candidates appeared for the examination, which was conducted on June 21, 2026, across 5,440 centres in 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. The exam was held in 13 languages, including Hindi, English, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu

17 Jul 2026 11:23 am
Maharashtra: Hingoli man shot dead; Shiv Sena councillor among 16 booked

According to the police, Lukman Siddiqui was shot during a clash with a group of people, including Shiv Sena councillor Kishore Bhalerao, over an old dispute. Siddiqui later succumbed to his injuries

17 Jul 2026 11:22 am
Train hits school pool car in Murshidabad, three killed

Three people, including two school children, were killed after a train collided with a pool car at a level crossing near Karna Subarna railway station in West Bengal's Murshidabad district. Railway officials have launched an investigation into the incident, while train services on the Azimganj-Katwa section were disrupted.

17 Jul 2026 10:57 am
US says Iran broke deal as Donald Trump orders renewed military strikes

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Iran breached a key provision of the agreement by firing on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the US administration to launch military action

17 Jul 2026 10:15 am
Donald Trump releases files alleging Chinese interference in US elections

According to Trump, the documents were compiled by the White House Government Transparency Task Force and reviewed with assistance from the Presidents Intelligence Advisory Board and senior intelligence officials

17 Jul 2026 10:04 am
Odisha govt says Puri Rath Yatra concluded without stampede

The Odisha government said the 2026 Puri Rath Yatra concluded peacefully despite continuous rain, with nearly 89 lakh devotees participating. It clarified that two devotees who died during the festival were not victims of a stampede or crowd management failure, adding that extensive safety and emergency arrangements were in place.

17 Jul 2026 9:34 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Lets ensure we keep beautified spaces... beautiful

Our primary goal as visitors should be to keep the surroundings as clean as possible

17 Jul 2026 9:25 am
Trump claims US is 'winning big' in Iran, says results will come soon

US President Donald Trump claimed the United States is winning big in Iran and said Americans would see the fruits of the ongoing military effort very, very shortly. Speaking during a primetime address, Trump also defended recent US military operations and described the American military as the world's most powerful force.

17 Jul 2026 9:19 am
US tightens visa rules for individuals connected to far-left terrorist groups

Addressing the ministerial in Washington, Rubio said the primary responsibility of any government was the protection of its people and country

17 Jul 2026 9:12 am
Iran strikes Bahrain-based US military targets after infrastructure attacks

The Iranian Army further warned that it would continue to respond to US military actions

17 Jul 2026 9:08 am
US ends sixth consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran

The US military''s Central Command said it hit dozens of targets in its latest airstrikes, which concluded at dawn Friday, the sixth night in a row of American attacks

17 Jul 2026 9:03 am
Trinamool Congress MP Rukmini Mallick steps down from Rajya Sabha

I do hereby resign from the membership of Rajya Sabha, which may please be accepted with immediate effect, she said in her resignation letter

17 Jul 2026 8:55 am