
Ahmedabad tragedy: 8 dead, 5 injured as massive fire engulfs firecracker factory
At least eight people were killed and five others injured after a massive fire tore through a firecracker factory in Ahmedabad's Mahmudpura area on Saturday

At least eight people were killed and five others injured after a massive fire tore through a firecracker factory in Ahmedabad's Mahmudpura area on Saturday

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Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will lead the Indian contingent at the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

IDBI Bank Q1FY27 results today: The bank declared its earnings for the quarter on 18 July with net profit up 5% to ₹2,115 crore, net interest income risen by 10% YoY to ₹3,486 crore, and business growth at 15% YoY at ₹5.84 crore.

Spain left-back Marc Cucurella has played all minutes for La Roja in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Spain take on Argentina in the final on July 19. Cucurella recently made a move to Real Madrid from Chelsea recently.

Gitanjali Angmo mentioned doctors had informed the family that Sonam Wangchuk's potassium level had dropped to 2.9 from 4.3 a day earlier but claimed that Safdarjung Hospital has refused to provide copies of his medical reports despite repeated requests.

Ahead of football's biggest night this weekend, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said restaurants, cafés and other eligible establishments across the capital can remain open till 4 AM, allowing fans to watch the match together.

Sonam Wangchuk health update: Safdarjung Hospital says activist refused IV fluids, ORS; blood sugar at 78 mg/dl

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An IIM Ahmedabad student has revealed that leaving his government job to pursue an MBA came with a price tag of nearly ₹74 lakh. In a viral Instagram video, he broke down the direct and indirect costs of the decision, while saying he has ‘no second thoughts’ about it.

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Following Argentina's 2-1 victory over England, tensions rose as Bellingham confronted the Argentine bench. Messi, unfazed, showcased his skill with two assists, igniting a meme about his calm demeanour. 

Lionel Messi-led Argentina will face Spain in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on July 19 at the MetLife Stadium in New York.
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Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 successfully completed India's first private orbital launch, deploying multiple technology demonstration payloads and commemorative items into low Earth orbit.

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Jantar Mantar in Delhi witnessed chaotic scenes on Saturday. From “objects” hurled at activist Sonam Wangchuk to police taking him away, covered in white sheets, to ink-like liquid thrown at CJP's Abhishek Dipke — here's a blow-by-blow account of how pandemonium unfolded at the CJP's protest.

Saturday was 21st day of Wangchuk's hunderstrike alongside the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest seeking Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET and other exam irregularities.
Piers Morgan faced backlash after criticising Argentina's World Cup celebration and linking it to the Falklands War. His comments provoked anger from Argentine fans, drawing sharp responses on social media.

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A Sindh Healthcare Commission inspection found serious lapses at Pakistan's Valika Hospital, including unsafe disposal of used needles and poor infection-control practices. The findings come amid an HIV outbreak linked to the facility, where dozens of children have reportedly been infected.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the Bhartiya Janata Party-led government had consistently targeted those who raised their voices against it and described the police action as ‘yet another black stain on democracy and the Constitution.’

Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are tied on eight goals and have a chance to take the Golden Boot home. While Mbappe's France take on England in a third-place playoffs game, Messi's Argentina face Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a 22.5% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹5,480.46 crore in Q1 FY27. Total income for the quarter rose to ₹30,068.60 crore, with standalone net profit at ₹4,122.96 crore.
Axis Bank reported strong Q1 FY27 earnings, with standalone net profit rising 22.5% to ₹7,114 crore and net interest income growing over 8% to ₹14,646 crore, surpassing Street estimates.

France will take on England in a third-place playoff clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Miami Stadium on July 19. While France lost to Spain in semifinals, England were undone by a late Argentina comeback in the last four.

India's first privately-developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1, is set for launch on 18 July from Sriharikota's Satish Dhawan Space Centre, with a revised liftoff time of 12:05 PM.

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MakeMyTrip has initiated the process for its India IPO by filing a Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI. The offering involves an equity share sale by MakeMyTrip Limited and its subsidiary, ibibo Group, but details like the issue size remain undisclosed.

This week Xi Jinping highlighted his country as the champion of a new global AI order, massive protests erupted in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir and the Hormuz skirmish choked India's oil pipeline again

Zinedine Zidane will become France's head coach, succeeding Didier Deschamps, following his exit post semi-final loss to Spain.

Delhi Police shifted climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital as his hunger strike entered its 21st day, citing deteriorating health. The move triggered protests, with CJP vowing to continue its agitation and proceed with a planned march to Parliament on 20 July.

The Income Tax Department has introduced a Foreign Assets Information (FAI) report on its Compliance Portal. Taxpayers can securely download their foreign asset information in a password-protected PDF, review the reported details, and submit feedback if they identify any discrepancies.

Former England footballer David Beckham refused to pick a winner for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina. England were knocked out in the semifinals against Argentina.

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Sonam Wangchuk has been hospitalised on Day 21 of his hunger strike, amid claims of a forceful police pickup. A viral video shows the chaos.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during the bi-weekly media briefing on July 17 that the government is aware of the proposed legislation and is monitoring the situation.
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Monsoon fatigue explained: The rainy season brings relief from summer heat, but for some, it brings tiredness, sluggishness and low energy. Experts link it to humidity, reduced sunlight and disrupted routines. Here are some lifestyle tips to stay active and refreshed.
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