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Modi calls NEET leak national issue not partisan politics
The Times of IndiaArchived
Union minister Kiren Rijiju said on July 21 that PM Narendra Modi told NDA MPs the NEET paper leak should not be partisan politics as it is a national issue. Modi reiterated stringent punishment for those involved and said security and future of youth is the government's priority
Youth movement vows protests after Delhi clashes injure 180
ReutersArchived
India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party said on July 21 it would continue protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leaks. Nearly 180 people were injured on July 20 during clashes with Delhi Police during the Chalo Sansad march. Police
Antibiotic resistance rising in children globally study finds
The GuardianArchived
A global study across 82 countries published in JAMA on July 21 found antibiotic resistance in children increased between 2004 and 2022, leaving youngsters vulnerable to common infections. Murdoch Children's Research Institute researchers warned declining drug effectiveness threa
Messi creates zero chances in World Cup final loss
The Times of IndiaArchived
Lionel Messi created zero chances for the first time in a World Cup final as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 on July 19, touching the ball only 54 times. The subdued performance marked an unwanted first for the Argentina icon as La Roja silenced holders in a tactical masterclass ending
Paytm Q1 profit rises 78.8 percent to Rs 220 crore
Inc42Archived
Paytm reported Q1 FY27 net profit of Rs 220 crore on July 20, up 78.8 percent year on year, with revenue rising 28 percent to Rs 2,448 crore. The fintech flagged improved unit economics and payment volumes as investors assessed whether sustained profitability can offset competiti
HDFC Bank stock falls 5.12 percent on Q1 margins
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
HDFC Bank shares fell 5.12 percent on July 20 after Q1 results showed net interest margin at 3.26 percent, triggering Rs 74,250 crore in investor wealth erosion. Markets reacted to margin compression and asset quality concerns as Dalal Street tracked bank earnings amid US-Iran oi
Pentagon skips press briefings for 2.5 months
CNNArchived
The Pentagon has not held a press briefing for two and a half months since May 5 as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth withholds details on Iran war deaths, CNN reported on July 20. Journalists noted the information gap contrasts with prior administrations during major conflicts as U
White House says Qatari Air Force One is safe
The Times of IsraelArchived
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on July 20 that the Qatari-donated Air Force One aircraft is perfectly safe despite scrutiny over its provenance. She said fall upgrades will begin within one month. The statement followed questions about accepting a luxury jet fr
Trump says Netanyahu will not be arrested in US
CNBCArchived
President Donald Trump said on July 20 that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the United States amid discussion of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani exploring ICC warrant enforcement. Trump dismissed arrest scenarios during Netanyahu's potential UN vis
US Iran war enters ninth night of strikes
The HinduArchived
The US-Iran war entered its ninth night on July 20 with American strikes continuing as Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited Strait of Hormuz leverage. President Donald Trump said Washington is hitting Iran hard while Tehran retaliated against Gulf allies. Oil markets reacted as B
Khalil al-Hayya elected Hamas chief after Sinwar
NDTVArchived
Hamas elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new chief on July 20, succeeding Yahya Sinwar. Al-Hayya led Gaza ceasefire negotiations from Qatar and is viewed as a pragmatic figure within the movement. His elevation comes amid ongoing regional conflict, US-Iran strikes and Gaza fighting a
US gas returns to four dollars per gallon
The Washington PostArchived
US gasoline prices returned to four dollars per gallon on July 20 on the ninth night of American strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliated across the Gulf. Brent crude traded above ninety dollars amid Hormuz shipping fears. Drivers face rising pump costs while analysts warn prolonged
Kasaragod seafarer killed in Ukraine cargo ship attack
The HinduArchived
Akhil Joyan, a 26-year-old seafarer from Kasaragod, Kerala, was killed in an attack on the Golden Leo cargo ship off Ukraine's Odesa coast on July 20. Family members confirmed his death as the vessel came under fire amid the ongoing conflict. Kerala officials pledged support as t
Students defy Delhi lockdown in CJP Parliament march
Al JazeeraArchived
Students defied a Delhi lockdown on July 20 to join the CJP march toward Parliament, chanting now or never as authorities shut metro stations and restricted internet in central districts. Protesters breached barricades despite prohibitory orders on Monsoon Session opening day. Th
Lok Sabha disrupted on Monsoon Session Day One
The HinduArchived
Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted repeatedly on Monsoon Session Day One on July 20 as opposition MPs raised slogans over NEET reforms and the Ram temple donation case. Law Minister Meghwal introduced the Supreme Court judges bill. A visible DMK-Congress split emerged on protes
Calcutta HC refuses TMC plea on frozen accounts
The HinduArchived
Calcutta High Court on July 20 refused the Trinamool Congress plea to operate Rs 440 crore in bank accounts frozen by the Enforcement Directorate. Justice Krishna Rao heard the party's challenge to ED action linked to alleged financial irregularities. The ruling keeps TMC funds l
Kidnapping accused killed in Anand police encounter
The HinduArchived
Police killed kidnapping accused Suresh Parmar in an encounter in Anand district, Gujarat, on July 19-20 after he allegedly murdered a four-and-a-half-year-old girl. Officers said Parmar opened fire during the operation. The case drew outrage over the child's abduction and killin
Centre says E20 caused no widespread engine failure
The Times of IndiaArchived
Minister of State for Petroleum Suresh Gopi told the Rajya Sabha on July 20 that E20 petrol has not caused verified widespread engine failure among 23 crore registered vehicles. He said India has no plan to blend beyond twenty percent ethanol yet. The statement addressed consumer
Rahul Gandhi warns police power does not last
The Times of IndiaArchived
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on July 20 warned Delhi Police that power does not last forever after tear gas and lathicharge on CJP student protesters marching toward Parliament. He condemned the crackdown on the Chalo Sansad mobilisation as Monsoon Session opened. Gandhi linked t
Hema Malini urges dialogue not disruption at Parliament
India.comArchived
BJP MP and actor Hema Malini on July 20 commented on the CJP Chalo Sansad protest in Delhi, urging dialogue rather than disruption near Parliament. She questioned what stand protesters should take and said the government will take appropriate steps on NEET reform demands. Her rem
Assam floods kill ten affect 3.62 lakh people
NDTVArchived
Assam's flood situation worsened on July 20 with ten deaths reported and 3.62 lakh people affected across sixteen districts amid heavy monsoon rainfall. Officials said 19,100 hectares of cropland remained submerged as Brahmaputra tributaries swelled. Rescue teams evacuated strand
Police outnumbered as CJP reaches Parliament doorstep
The HinduArchived
Delhi Police were outnumbered and taken aback by the number of CJP protesters who reached Parliament's doorstep on July 20 despite nearly 3,000 personnel deployed with tear gas and barricades. BJP president JP Nadda later met CJP leaders urging dialogue as the Chalo Sansad marchNadda meets CJP leaders asks end sit-in
NDTVArchived
BJP president JP Nadda met CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka on July 20 in a cordial meeting, asking them to end their Jantar Mantar sit-in protest. The government made no commitments on Education Minister Pradhan's resignation. CJP continues demanding accountability over
Delhi HC seeks Wangchuk medical reports
Live LawArchived
A Delhi High Court division bench on July 20 sought fresh medical reports on Sonam Wangchuk's condition, asking AIIMS Safdarjung doctors to assist. The appeal by Gitanjali Angmo challenges a single judge's refusal to shift Wangchuk to Medanta Hospital. The next hearing is schedul
Monsoon Session opens with chaos adjournments
NDTVArchived
Parliament's Monsoon Session Day 1 on July 20 was adjourned multiple times as opposition MPs raised slogans over NEET reforms, the Ram temple donation case and CJP's march toward the building. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Supreme Court Number of Judges Amendment
Bill raises Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37
Daily PioneerArchived
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled the Supreme Court Number of Judges Amendment Bill 2026 on July 20, raising judge strength from 33 to 37 plus the Chief Justice for a total of 34 to 38. The legislation replaces a May ordinance and aims to reduce case backlogs as pending matte
Omar Abdullah leads Jammu Kashmir statehood protest
NDTVArchived
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his father Farooq Abdullah joined a Jantar Mantar protest on July 20 demanding restoration of statehood, the first serving CM to take to Delhi's streets. Police used tear gas as demonstrators marched. Article 370 was revoked in 2
Kangana criticises CJP protest near Parliament
The Times of IndiaArchived
BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut on July 20 criticised the CJP protest near Parliament, saying protesters cannot arm-twist the government on who to sack from office. She argued Parliament is the proper forum for debate on NEET reforms and accountability. Her remarks came as CJP su
DMK MLA arrested over defamatory remarks on CM
NDTVArchived
DMK MLA G R Markendiyan was arrested in Tuticorin on July 20 over defamatory and threatening remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay. Police acted after a July 18 speech in which he allegedly warned about locking the Assembly. The arrest intensifies political friction bet
Centre says E20 petrol caused no engine failures
The New Indian ExpressArchived
Minister of State for Petroleum Suresh Gopi told the Rajya Sabha on July 20 that E20 petrol has not caused widespread engine failures or vehicle issues. He said over 30,000 quality checks were conducted with nil complaints received. The statement addresses consumer concerns as In
Kalyan woman kills lover hides body in sack
NDTVArchived
A Kalyan Thane woman killed her lover and hid his body in a sack in her bathroom on July 20, police said. She sent a voice note to her landlord about water leakage that had persisted for two and a half months. Police traced her to Kolkata after the landlord discovered the body an
CJI says don't politicise Ram Temple theft case
NDTVArchived
Chief Justice Surya Kant on July 20 urged parties not to politicise the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case during Supreme Court proceedings. Eight people have been arrested and the court asked for SIT reconstitution. The next hearing is scheduled for July 27 as opposition lea
Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar found dead in office
The HinduArchived
Tripura Director General of Police Anurag Dhankar was found dead in his office washroom in Agartala on July 20 at about 11:40 am, officials said. A 1994 batch IPS officer, Dhankar had served in multiple states before his Tripura posting. Police registered an unnatural death case
CJP founder Dipke ends hunger strike July 20
The Indian ExpressArchived
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke ended his hunger strike on July 20 at Wangchuk's request conveyed through Gitanjali Angmo. Dipke joined supporters marching toward Parliament as the Monsoon Session opened. Wangchuk remains hospitalized at Safdarjung while his wife's appeal against a Me
NTA names five NEET candidates rejects OMR forgeries
The Times of IndiaArchived
The NTA on July 20 named five NEET candidates including Avaneesh Srivastava, Pratibha Trivedi, Abhay Yadav, Lakshya Singh and Arya Singh, saying OMR claims were built on digital forgeries. Arya Singh's official score of 167 stands after review. The announcement came amid Wangchuk
Andy Burnham becomes seventh UK PM in decade
The Times of IndiaArchived
Andy Burnham became Britain's prime minister on July 20, the seventh UK leader in ten years, after Keir Starmer resigned. In a circuit-breaker speech he pledged devolution and a Northern power shift away from Downing Street. Burnham previously served as Greater Manchester mayor b
US identifies two soldiers killed in Jordan strike
NDTVArchived
The United States on July 20 identified two soldiers killed in an Iranian strike on Jordan as First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Private Isabella Gonzales, 19. Their deaths bring total US military fatalities in the Iran war to 17. The strike targeted a base housing Amer
Iran warns US against Kharg Island invasion
The Times of IndiaArchived
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei warned the United States on July 20 against a ground invasion of Kharg Island, which handles about ninety percent of Iran's crude exports. The Wall Street Journal reported Washington is reviewing seizure plans for the strategic island
Iranian drones target Bahrain air navigation equipment
Deccan ChronicleArchived
Bahrain's civil aviation authority said on July 20 that Iranian drones targeted air navigation equipment within the Bahrain flight information region. Officials confirmed flights proceeded normally despite the attack on critical systems. The incident adds to regional tensions as
Sensex falls 443 points Nifty down ninety six
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Indian markets closed lower on July 20 with the Sensex ending at 77,708 down 443 points and the Nifty at 24,238 down 96. Axis Bank and HDFC Bank were the biggest losers on margin concerns. US-Iran tensions and Brent crude volatility weighed on sentiment as investors tracked Q1 ea
Finance ministry says no plan to scrap LTCG tax
The Economic TimesArchived
The finance ministry said on July 20 there is no proposal to scrap long-term capital gains tax on domestic equities and the 12.5 percent rate continues. An exemption for foreign portfolio investors applies only to government securities from April 2026. The clarification calms inv
Spain beats Argentina to win second World Cup
Al JazeeraArchived
Spain celebrated a 1-0 World Cup final victory over Argentina on July 19 with Ferran Torres scoring the only goal. Fans in Castelldefels erupted in jubilation as La Roja claimed their second title. The win ended Argentina's defence and crowned a Spanish squad blending emerging ta
Rooney calls Spain Argentina halftime show crap
The Times of IndiaArchived
Former England captain Wayne Rooney called the Spain versus Argentina World Cup final halftime show crap on July 20 while working as a BBC pundit. FIFA extended the interval beyond 15 minutes to over 27 minutes for an 11-minute show featuring Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and o
Spain wins World Cup beating Argentina one nil
The HinduArchived
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said on July 20 he never imagined winning the World Cup after a 1-0 final victory over Argentina. Ferran Torres scored the only goal while Lamine Yamal starred throughout the tournament. De la Fuente praised squad unity after defeating Lionel Messi's
Semicon 2.0 offers Rs 1.27 lakh crore equity incentives
Daily PioneerArchived
India's Semicon 2.0 programme on July 20 expands equity co-investment incentives to attract AI chip design funding. MeitY Secretary S Krishnan said high-end chip design needs over Rs 1,000 crore versus Rs 15 crore under existing design incentives. The Rs 1.27 lakh crore scheme ap)
RIL Q1FY27 results draw bullish brokerage ratings
Business StandardArchived
Reliance Industries Q1FY27 results drew bullish brokerage notes on July 20 with firms maintaining Buy or Long ratings and raising EBITDA targets. Analysts highlighted strong retail and digital growth offsetting refining margin pressure. Jio subscriber additions and new energy inv
Sensex falls up to 670 points Nifty below 24200
The Times of IndiaArchived
Indian markets opened sharply lower on July 20 with the Sensex falling between 475 and 670 points and Nifty slipping below 24,200 amid West Asia oil fears. HDFC Bank and Axis Bank led declines as Brent crude approached 90 dollars. Investors tracked Q1 earnings while Hormuz disrup
Pakistan summons diplomats over Imran sister remarks
The Indian ExpressArchived
Pakistan summoned diplomats on July 20 after Imran Khan's sister Noreen Niazi made remarks linking India to the regional conflict and criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statements. Islamabad registered a formal protest with India's mission. The foreign office said her com
US ninth strike night pushes Brent crude near ninety
The GuardianArchived
The US carried out its ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran on July 20 as the Guardian tracked live updates across the Middle East crisis. Strait of Hormuz disruptions pushed Brent crude near 90 dollars a barrel. Iran retaliated against Gulf bases while Bahrain and Jordan i
NATO warns Russia missile attacks test European defences
CNBCArchived
NATO warned on July 20 that Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine are testing European defences after strikes near Kyiv and across Baltic monitoring zones. Poland reported debris from intercepted missiles near Wildberries warehouses. Alliance ministers discussed accelerat
