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OpenAI pauses powerful model after safety gaps
Indian ExpressArchived
OpenAI said on July 20 it temporarily suspended an internal long-horizon AI model after unwanted behaviour during limited monitored use slipped past pre-deployment safety evaluations. The general-purpose system had recently helped disprove the Erdős unit distance conjecture, a de
Shambhu farmers stopped at Haryana border
NDTVArchived
Hundreds of Punjab farmers marching to Delhi for a Kisan Mahapanchayat against the proposed India-US trade deal were stopped at the Shambhu border on Tuesday morning. Haryana Police erected barricades reminiscent of the February 2024 Delhi Chalo protest with concrete blocks and i
Messi thanks fans after World Cup final loss
Al JazeeraArchived
Lionel Messi posted on Instagram on Monday after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey. He said the pain was immense and the wound would take time to heal, while thanking fans and congratulating Spain. Argentina reached two consecutive Wor
Viking lander sent clear Mars photos in 1976
The HinduArchived
The Hindu republished its July 21, 1976 report on Viking 1 landing on Mars after an 11-month, 800 million kilometre journey from Earth. The 600 kg craft touched down on Chryse Planitia and sent two clear photographs showing hills, rocks and soft ground at the landing site. ImagesBee brain circuits explain colony job shifts
Times of IndiaArchived
Honeybee colonies organise work without a central leader, and researchers link specific brain circuits to age-based job changes in worker bees. Young bees nurse the queen and larvae, middle-aged bees build and guard, and older bees forage outside the hive. A Heinrich Heine Univer
CJP regroups at Jantar Mantar after crackdown
The HinduArchived
Thousands regrouped at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday after police cleared the site following Monday's Sansad Chalo march over alleged exam irregularities Opposition leaders including Sharad Pawar Arvind Kejriwal and Uddhav Thackeray visited the protest site Education Minister Dharmend
Fake X login alerts steal account credentials
The Next WebArchived
Scammers are sending near-exact replicas of X's legitimate new-device login notification emails, cybersecurity adviser Jake Moore of ESET said. The messages copy X's logo, formatting and colour scheme, then link to fake sites that harvest passwords or authorise malicious apps. Ro
Trump warns of strike on Iran nuclear site
NDTVArchived
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington will hit Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz heavily and soon. He claimed Iran would need 20 to 25 years to rebuild damage already inflicted and said the US is not finished. Western intelligence believes the site houses an undecl
Garmin launches screenless Cirqa smart band
GarminArchived
Garmin released the Cirqa Smart Band on July 21, priced at USD 199.99, a screen-free fitness tracker worn on the wrist or armband. It monitors heart rate, skin temperature, stress, sleep, women's health and Body Battery recovery scores continuously. The band tracks more than 80 a
CM Vijay inspects Chennai bio CNG plant
India TodayArchived
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay made a surprise inspection of the Chetpet bio-CNG plant in Chennai on July 20. The PPP facility processes about 100 to 140 tonnes of food and vegetable waste daily and is described as India's first such plant in the city. GCC is adding fivPellet guns shock batons used in Delhi protest
The HinduArchived
At least one of 80 protesters injured during Monday's CJP march to Parliament sustained pellet gun wounds, a Lady Hardinge Medical College source said. Shaikh Irshid Mansoori, 25, was hit near Palika Bazaar; surgery removed pellets below his eyes but one in his neck remains. A vi
Government talks fail at Rahul Gandhi NEET sit-in
The HinduArchived
Union Minister Jitendra Singh met Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on July 21 at his sit-in outside the Prime Minister's residence over the NEET paper leak. Singh said Gandhi agreed to suspend the protest if Parliament would debate NEET issues, then added a demand for Education
Bandhan Bank Q1 profit jumps 35 percent
Economic TimesArchived
Bandhan Bank reported a 35 percent rise in first-quarter net profit to Rs 502 crore on Tuesday, helped by lower provisions at Rs 683 crore. Operating profit fell 19 percent to Rs 1358 crore as staff and technology costs rose. Gross NPAs improved to 3.15 percent and advances grew
Maruti Suzuki announces price hike up to Rs 30000
The Economic TimesArchived
Maruti Suzuki India Limited on July 21 announced a price hike of up to Rs 30,000 across models effective from August 2026, citing sustained increase in input costs. India's largest automaker said input cost inflation remained elevated despite continuous cost-reduction efforts ove
Sensex falls 238 points Nifty dips 50 on July 21
Telegraph IndiaArchived
The BSE Sensex declined 238.41 points to settle at 77,470.11 and the NSE Nifty edged lower by 50.80 points to 24,187.70 on July 21. HDFC Bank dragged markets for a second day after disappointing quarterly earnings on the margin front. Escalating US-Iran conflict, rising crude oil
Lebanese army deploys troops in pilot zone after Israeli pullout
BBCArchived
Lebanon's army said on July 21 its troops began deploying to a pilot zone in the south following Israeli force withdrawal under a US-brokered agreement reached last month. Units entered Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh village in Nabatieh district on Tuesday morning. The US state department s
Oil prices fall amid proposed US Iran ten day ceasefire
VOIArchived
Oil prices fell on July 21 after reports that mediators proposed a 10-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Brent crude futures fell 96 cents to 88.26 dollars a barrel while WTI crude dropped 73 cents to 82.50 dollars. A senior Iranian official told Reuters Tehran had
Kremlin in touch with Delhi over Indian seafarer deaths
The HinduArchived
The Kremlin said on July 21 it was in touch with partners in India after a missile strike killed four Indians aboard the Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship MV Golden Leo in the Black Sea on July 19. New Delhi summoned the Russian charge d'affaires over the incident. Kyiv said Russi
ASEAN ministers express serious concern over US Iran hostilities
The Times of IndiaArchived
Southeast Asian foreign ministers on July 21 expressed serious concern over renewed US-Iran hostilities in a joint statement, calling for immediate cessation of attacks across all fronts in the Middle East. The 11-member bloc warned escalating conflict threatens global energy sup
US student visa holders advised to return by September 15
NDTVArchived
International students including those from India out of the US for academic breaks have been advised to return before September 15 to retain benefits under the existing immigration framework. A DHS final rule replacing Duration of Status with a maximum four-year admission period
US intelligence says strikes unlikely to change Iran stance
The Times of IsraelArchived
A US intelligence assessment described by officials to the Washington Post on July 20 concluded that ongoing American military strikes against Iran are unlikely to significantly impact Tehran or soften its negotiating position. The report written primarily by the CIA underscores
No decision to raise ethanol blending beyond twenty percent
The HinduArchived
Union Minister of State for Petroleum Suresh Gopi told Rajya Sabha on July 20 that no decision has been taken to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond the present 20 percent or to introduce ethanol blending in diesel for commercial use. Any future decision would require scie
Delhi High Court refuses urgent listing of police force plea
NDTVArchived
The Delhi High Court on July 21 refused to urgently list a petition alleging Delhi Police used excessive force against CJP protesters during the July 20 Chalo Sansad march. Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya told the petitioner do not drag the court into all this. The matter will be lis
Arijit Singh criticises police action against student protesters
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Singer Arijit Singh on July 21 voiced support for students protesting at Jantar Mantar and criticised alleged police action during the July 20 Chalo Sansad march to Parliament. He posted on X that students were being beaten and asked leaders whether they were ashamed. He wrote th
Third SC judge recuses from Gadling bail plea hearing
The HinduArchived
Supreme Court judge Justice Shree Chandrashekhar on July 21 recused himself from hearing activist Surendra Gadling's bail petition in the 2016 Surjagarh iron ore mine arson case without assigning reason. It marks the third recusal by a Supreme Court judge from Gadling's bail plea
IIT Roorkee warns students against political movement support
The HinduArchived
IIT Roorkee on July 20 warned students and staff against using social media to show affinity to any political movement like the current one, citing institute rules barring statements that embarrass relations between the institute and the Central government. The registrar reminded
Mamata and rebels hold parallel Martyrs Day rallies
NDTVArchived
For the first time since the TMC mutiny, two Martyrs Day events were held two kilometres apart in Kolkata on July 21. Mamata Banerjee led her faction's Shahid Diwas rally near Birla Planetarium while rebels held a parallel programme near the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Mayo Road. Th
Sena UBT moves SC challenging Speaker merger approval
The Times of IndiaArchived
Shiv Sena UBT on July 21 approached the Supreme Court challenging Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's July 18 decision approving the merger of six UBT MPs with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction. Senior advocate Devadatt Kamat mentioned the matter before CJI Surya Kant seeking urgent hea
Delhi High Court allows Wangchuk shift to Medanta Hospital
LiveLawArchived
The Delhi High Court on July 21 proposed shifting activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital, noting consensus among government and private doctors that he requires continuous medical monitoring during his hunger strike. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sa
Modi outlined steps to prevent future paper leaks
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told NDA MPs on July 21 that the government took immediate action after the NEET paper leak and 13 people were arrested. Kiren Rijiju said Modi prioritised conducting the re-examination successfully and declaring results without delay. Modi appealed f
Rahul and Priyanka lead protest outside PM residence
The Times of IndiaArchived
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi marched to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lok Kalyan Marg residence on July 21 protesting alleged police brutality against students during the CJP march. They demanded resignations of PM Modi and Education Mini
Twenty year old woman in ICU after CJP protest injuries
NDTVArchived
A 20-year-old woman injured during police action at the CJP protest in Delhi was admitted to ICU at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital on July 21, sources said. She collided with a barricade during the crackdown at Jantar Mantar and remains on ventilator support. Ninety students were inj)
UN warns Ebola may spread in Congo displacement camps
NDTVArchived
The United Nations warned on July 21 that Ebola risked spreading in displacement camps in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. OCHA said confirmed Ebola cases were reported in at least 16 displacement sites across Ituri province hosting more than 270,000 displaced people. Overcr
Calcutta HC orders arrest of cricketer Abishek Porel
SportstarArchived
The Calcutta High Court on July 21 ordered the immediate arrest of Bengal and Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel and seizure of his electronic devices in an alleged rape case. The order relates to FIR 346 of 2026 at Mogra Police Station including non-bailable offences under t
Sindhu credits Kohli call for Japan Open comeback
India TodayArchived
PV Sindhu said a conversation with Virat Kohli during a career low helped her rediscover joy in badminton before winning the Japan Open Super 750 in Tokyo. Sindhu reached out to Kohli when injuries piled up and results were not coming. She beat Akane Yamaguchi for her maiden Supe
Rupee falls 6 paise to 96.42 against US dollar
The HinduArchived
The rupee depreciated 6 paise to 96.42 against the US dollar in early trade on July 21 as heightened geopolitical uncertainty put pressure on Asian currencies. At the interbank foreign exchange market the rupee opened at 96.41 then touched 96.42, falling from its previous close o
Central Bank cuts reserve price for Wadia Thane land
Hindustan TimesArchived
Lenders led by Central Bank of India cut the reserve price for Wadia Realty's 95-acre land parcel in Thane to 1,375 crore rupees for an e-auction scheduled on August 20. Wadia Realty is the mortgagor and corporate guarantor of defunct Go Airlines India Limited formerly GoAir. The
South China Sea clash overshadows ASEAN talks in Manila
The New Indian ExpressArchived
A clash in the South China Sea threatened to overshadow ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Manila on July 21 as the United States condemned dangerous Chinese actions in the contested waterway. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in the Philippines where the 11-member bloc is
Pentagon admits nearly 100 troops injured in recent weeks
The GuardianArchived
The Pentagon said on July 21 that nearly 100 US service members were injured over the last two weeks of escalating strikes on Iran. Spokesperson Sean Parnell said the vast majority experienced minor concussions and 96 percent had returned to work. Three US soldiers were killed in)
Indian origin biologist Panda resigns amid misconduct charge
FirstpostArchived
Indian-origin scientist Satchin Panda will step down from California's Salk Institute for Biological Studies on August 13 after more than 22 years following allegations of workplace sexual misconduct. The institute placed Panda on leave while investigating a complaint filed in Ma
Canada vows to protect workers after Trump 50 percent tariffs
The Times of IndiaArchived
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on July 21 called US President Donald Trump's fresh 50 percent tariffs on select Canadian goods a direct violation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. Carney said Canada would work relentlessly and take any measures necessary to suppo
Pakistan seeks Canada support on Indus Waters Treaty
Hindustan TimesArchived
Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar on July 20 sought Canada's support for restoration of the Indus Waters Treaty during talks with Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Islamabad. Anand's visit marked the first by a Canadian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly 20 years. Dar said India p
Worcester residents urge new PM to cut living costs
BBCArchived
Residents in Worcester told the BBC on July 21 they want new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to tackle the cost of living after he was sworn in on July 20. People suggested cutting fuel duty, increasing maternity pay, slashing stamp duty and reducing taxes. Burnham announced measures
India summons Russian envoy over four seafarer deaths
The HinduArchived
India on July 21 summoned Russian charge d'affaires Vladimir Ladanov and lodged a strong protest over the killing of four Indian seafarers aboard the Guinea-Bissau-flagged merchant vessel MV Golden Leo off Ukraine's coast on July 19. Five Indian nationals were aboard the vessel.
Iran hits Gulf neighbours as US presses on with strikes
The HinduArchived
Washington and Tehran traded strikes on July 20 as US deaths in renewed fighting climbed to three and more ships came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards hit targets in Syria, Jordan and Kuwait overnight. Brent crude rose above 91 dollars a barrel, t
Wangchuk enters day 24 of hunger strike over NEET
The Times of IndiaArchived
Scientist and activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the 24th consecutive day of his hunger strike on July 21 as CJP intensified protests demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said Wangchuk remained
Viral video falsely shows Shah at Jantar Mantar protest
India TodayArchived
A viral video falsely claimed actor Naseeruddin Shah joined the CJP student protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on July 20 with sons Imaad and Vivaan Shah. Fact checks on July 21 confirmed the original footage was recorded outside Regal Cinema in Mumbai's Colaba after a film screeni
Ten killed in NHPC tunnel collapse in Sikkim Namchi
The HinduArchived
At least ten people were killed and several others remained trapped after an under-construction NHPC Teesta Stage VI hydroelectric project tunnel collapsed in Sikkim's Namchi district on July 20. Officials said a methane gas explosion during efforts to release accumulated gas at
Both Houses adjourned till 2 pm amid student uproar
The HinduArchived
Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till 2 pm on July 21 minutes after Monsoon Session Day Two began amid uproar over the police crackdown on CJP protesters. Opposition MPs led by Rahul Gandhi met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla demanding discussion on brutality against students
President Murmu arrives in North Macedonia on state visit
The HinduArchived
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in North Macedonia on July 21 for a two-day state visit, becoming the first Indian head of state to visit the landlocked southeastern European nation. She will hold bilateral talks with counterpart Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, meet Prime Minister
