Two complaints alleging illegal diversion of forest land and an irregular timber auction in the Chalakudy forest division, along with the Plantation Corporation of Kerala's continued use of reserved forest land, will come before the Central Empowered Committee in New Delhi on July 20.
Lionel Messi made history before a ball was kicked in the 2026 final, becoming the first player to captain his country in three World Cup finals. Leading defending champions Argentina against Spain at MetLife Stadium, the 39-year-old achieved a feat unmatched in the tournament's 96-year history, having also worn the armband in 2014 and 2022.
The PMK has organised a signature campaign urging the Tamil Nadu government to formally notify the extent of the Pallikaranai marshland. Speaking at the campaign, the party president criticised former DMK minister P.K. Sekarbabu, who headed the CMDA, for failing to act as a watchdog over real estate development in the state.
Actor Shabana Azmi visited Jantar Mantar to back demonstrators protesting alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, lending a prominent voice to the students' campaign. Separately, a recent joint appearance by Arjun Kapoor and Sahiba Bali has fuelled dating speculation among fans and entertainment commentators.
India's booming futures and options market needs stronger retail safeguards, analysts argue, describing small traders as bringing knives to a gunfight. SEBI research shows algorithmic trading generates 97 percent of institutional profits and 96 percent of proprietary trading profits in the segment, leaving individual participants structurally disadvantaged against automated systems.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he has not met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, deepening questions around the leader's prolonged absence from public view. The admission from a senior cabinet figure adds to uncertainty over who is directing decisions in Tehran during an acute phase of confrontation with Washington.
A first-of-its-kind UNFPA survey of adults aged 18 to 39 across 73 countries, including India, finds that young people are not turning away from relationships or family life even as marriage rates decline and fertility hits historic lows. Marriage remains a common ideal, though respondents say their decisions are increasingly shaped by constraints.
Pakistani cyber authorities have summoned Imran Khan's sister after she said the country's army could not defeat India. Niazi asserted that India's armed forces were roughly four times stronger than Pakistan's. The summons marks a further escalation in the state's treatment of the jailed former prime minister's family.
Streamer IShowSpeed performed at the FIFA World Cup final closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium, appearing as a surprise addition alongside Post Malone and Jennifer Hudson. The 21-year-old, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr, had attended every knockout match in the tournament. Fans reacted with surprise at his singing in his first major stage performance.
Lionel Messi became the first player ever to captain his nation in three FIFA World Cup finals when Argentina met Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Five players had previously captained their countries in two finals, but none had managed a third, leaving Messi alone in the record books.
An analysis by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative found that fewer than half of 483 Lok Sabha MPs attended 90 to 100 percent of sittings in the budget session that ended in April. Just 101 MPs signed the register for all 31 sittings. Smaller parties recorded the highest average attendance.
Lamine Yamal continued his habit of pre-match social media messages, posting a childhood photograph on Instagram captioned 'For you and for the streets' hours before Spain faced Argentina in the 2026 final. Fans read it as another statement of intent from the teenager, whose posts have become almost as anticipated as his performances.
India has issued a fresh advisory asking nationals to postpone travel to Iran amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington. The Indian embassy in Tehran said those intending to travel should defer plans until the security environment improves, and advised Indians already in the country to consider leaving temporarily using available flight options.
Lionel Messi became just the second footballer to feature in three World Cup finals as Argentina faced Spain in the 2026 decider at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The 39-year-old previously played in the 2014 final against Germany at the Maracana and the 2022 final against France in Qatar. Only Cafu had managed it before.
India's cybersecurity agency CERT-In has issued a high-severity advisory covering multiple Microsoft products, including Windows, Office applications such as Word and Excel, and Azure. The agency warned the vulnerabilities could let attackers execute code remotely or escalate privileges on affected systems, and urged users and administrators to apply the available security updates promptly.
West Bengal has declared a holiday for school students on Monday so they can watch the Argentina-Spain World Cup final, which kicks off after midnight at 12:30am IST. The Directorate of School Education directed morning schools to relax attendance requirements or shut, following similar moves by Mizoram and Kerala.
The EPFO has introduced automatic provident fund transfers for eligible members, removing much of the paperwork when switching jobs. Subscribers are advised to confirm details such as KYC status, Universal Account Number linkage and service history before the balance moves, since mismatched records can stall the transfer or create discrepancies in the new account.
Uday Ruddaraju, a computer engineer born in Hyderabad, has been appointed Chief Technology Officer for Compute at OpenAI. He studied at CBIT before building a career across major technology firms including Amazon Web Services, eBay, Robinhood and xAI. The role places him in charge of the infrastructure underpinning OpenAI's models.
The 2026 World Cup closed on July 19 with Argentina meeting Spain at MetLife Stadium. The ceremony began at 1:30pm ET, featuring Tom Cruise, Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini. FIFA Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi said it would match the energy of the opening ceremonies staged across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The All India Students' Association's national president and two colleagues are continuing a hunger strike demanding reforms in education, keeping Neha among the most visible faces of the CJP protests. She vowed to press on, saying she wants to remind people that divisive politics is not their legacy.