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Global urea prices ease after May spike, fall 40% in June
NEW DELHI: The rise in urea prices moderated last month, though it remained 45% higher than in June 2025. As per govt data, international urea prices were $572 per tonne last month, compared to $395 per tonne a year back. Read More
1st dengue vaccine gets DCGI nod, set to hit market next year
The latest seven-year data for QDENGA show continued protection against dengue infection (Representative image)
NEW DELHI: India Monday approved its first dengue vaccine, marking a significant milestone in the country’s fight agains Read More
Rahul Gandhi claims PM Modi ‘most anti-youth PM India has seen’
NEW DELHI: Congress’s Rahul Gandhi slammed PM Narendra Modi as the “most anti-youth PM India has ever had” as opposition jointly condemned BJP for crackdown on the “paper leak” protest march to Parliament Monday. Read More
Delhi violence not spontaneous, says BJP, blames Left
NEW DELHI: BJP Monday blamed Left-affiliated student organisations, such as All India Students’ Association (AISA) and Students’ Federation of India (SFI), besides organised groups for protests and violence during Cockroach Janata Par Read More
Day 1 of Parliament’s monsoon session washed out amid NEET, donation chori protests
NEW DELHI: The first day of Parliament’s monsoon session was a washout as opposition parties protested over a host of issues, including theft of donations at Ayodhya Ram temple and NEET paper leak, leading to frequent adjournments in Read More
John Abraham buys Rs 84 crore Bandra West bungalow: Report
John Abraham buys Rs 84 crore Bandra West bungalow on a 1,017.60-sq-metre plot after Rs 70.83 crore Khar property: Report
John Abraham has made another big real estate move. Read More
Hema Malini on CJP protests; avoids Pradhan’s resgination demand
Hema Malini says ‘Protest karne se toh kuch kaam nahi hoga’, refuses to comment on Dharmendra Pradhan resignation demand amid CJP protests near Parliament
Actor and BJP MP Hema Malini addressed the ongoing protests led by the Cockro Read More
Shabana Azmi falls ill, suffers dizziness during protests at jantar Mantar: WATCH VIDEO
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi reportedly fell ill during a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Monday while participating in a demonstration in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Read More
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer X reactions
The ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer hit the screens – and it took no time to win over Marvel fans. Read More
Sahiba Bali mistaken for Anushka Sharma at Lord’s, reacts to dating rumours with Arjun Kapoor
Sahiba Bali has finally responded to the dating rumours surrounding her and actor Arjun Kapoor after the duo was spotted together during the India vs England third ODI at Lord’s in London. Read More
Gold Silver Rate Today (July 20): Metals Rise, Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, More
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Gold and silver prices rose Monday due to weaker dollar.
High crude oil, expected Fed rate hike capped gains.
MCX gold, silver futures posted significant gains today. Read More
Share Markets In Red As Banking Stocks Crash, Sensex Over 400 Points Down, Nifty Tests 24,250
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Indian markets fell, primarily driven by private banking losses.
HDFC, Axis Bank fell due to shrinking interest margins. Read More
Trump Wants Iran Added To Russia Sanctions Bill That Could Hit India With 100% Tariffs
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Trump urged adding Iran to proposed Russia sanctions.
Bipartisan bill targets Russia’s war funding via oil. Read More
Service Charge Row: CCPA Takes Action Against 41 Restaurants Across India
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CCPA acted against 41 restaurants for default service charge.
Action followed consumer complaints regarding automatic billing practices. Read More
India May Soon Cook With Ethanol Instead Of LPG As Government Drafts New Policy
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India explores expanding ethanol use as household cooking fuel.
Surplus ethanol capacity reduces LPG import dependency. Read More
The Wellness Co. launches luxury longevity retreat at Karma Lakelands
The Wellness Co. has launched The Wellness Co. Retreat at Karma Lakelands in Gurugram, introducing what it describes as India’s first luxury integrated longevity retreat. Read More
WedMeGood report finds Sri Lanka emerging as a preferred destination for Indian weddings
Destination weddings now account for one in four Indian weddings, with their share expected to increase to 30-32 per cent by 2028, according to WedMeGood’s Destination Wedding Report 2026. Read More
Andaman to expand scuba tourism network with eight new diving sites
Image credit – Istock
Sri Vijaya Puram, The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has identified eight new scuba diving sites in Mayabunder and Diglipur to promote sustainable tourism and expand adventure water sports in the North and Middle Read More
The Zora pre-launches luxury event venue The Zora Estate in Delhi
The Zora Delhi Convention Centre has pre-launched The Zora Estate, a new luxury event venue designed by wedding and event designer Abhinav Bhagat within its Open Canvas space at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Lodhi Road. Read More
PADI to host inaugural AmbassaDiver Summit on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef; India represented by Aakash Malhotra and Shaan Singh
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has announced the inaugural PADI AmbassaDiver Summit, a global gathering of divers, storytellers, ocean advocates and celebrities that will be held on Australia’s Great Barrier Re Read More
Global urea prices ease after May spike, fall 40% in June
NEW DELHI: The rise in urea prices moderated last month, though it remained 45% higher than in June 2025. As per govt data, international urea prices were $572 per tonne last month, compared to $395 per tonne a year back. Read More
1st dengue vaccine gets DCGI nod, set to hit market next year
The latest seven-year data for QDENGA show continued protection against dengue infection (Representative image)
NEW DELHI: India Monday approved its first dengue vaccine, marking a significant milestone in the country’s fight agains Read More
Rahul Gandhi claims PM Modi ‘most anti-youth PM India has seen’
NEW DELHI: Congress’s Rahul Gandhi slammed PM Narendra Modi as the “most anti-youth PM India has ever had” as opposition jointly condemned BJP for crackdown on the “paper leak” protest march to Parliament Monday. Read More
Delhi violence not spontaneous, says BJP, blames Left
NEW DELHI: BJP Monday blamed Left-affiliated student organisations, such as All India Students’ Association (AISA) and Students’ Federation of India (SFI), besides organised groups for protests and violence during Cockroach Janata Par Read More
Day 1 of Parliament’s monsoon session washed out amid NEET, donation chori protests
NEW DELHI: The first day of Parliament’s monsoon session was a washout as opposition parties protested over a host of issues, including theft of donations at Ayodhya Ram temple and NEET paper leak, leading to frequent adjournments in Read More
John Abraham buys Rs 84 crore Bandra West bungalow: Report
John Abraham buys Rs 84 crore Bandra West bungalow on a 1,017.60-sq-metre plot after Rs 70.83 crore Khar property: Report
John Abraham has made another big real estate move. Read More
Hema Malini on CJP protests; avoids Pradhan’s resgination demand
Hema Malini says ‘Protest karne se toh kuch kaam nahi hoga’, refuses to comment on Dharmendra Pradhan resignation demand amid CJP protests near Parliament
Actor and BJP MP Hema Malini addressed the ongoing protests led by the Cockro Read More
Shabana Azmi falls ill, suffers dizziness during protests at jantar Mantar: WATCH VIDEO
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi reportedly fell ill during a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Monday while participating in a demonstration in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Read More
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer X reactions
The ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer hit the screens – and it took no time to win over Marvel fans. Read More
Sahiba Bali mistaken for Anushka Sharma at Lord’s, reacts to dating rumours with Arjun Kapoor
Sahiba Bali has finally responded to the dating rumours surrounding her and actor Arjun Kapoor after the duo was spotted together during the India vs England third ODI at Lord’s in London. Read More
Gold Silver Rate Today (July 20): Metals Rise, Check Latest Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, More
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Gold and silver prices rose Monday due to weaker dollar.
High crude oil, expected Fed rate hike capped gains.
MCX gold, silver futures posted significant gains today. Read More
Share Markets In Red As Banking Stocks Crash, Sensex Over 400 Points Down, Nifty Tests 24,250
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian markets fell, primarily driven by private banking losses.
HDFC, Axis Bank fell due to shrinking interest margins. Read More
Trump Wants Iran Added To Russia Sanctions Bill That Could Hit India With 100% Tariffs
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Trump urged adding Iran to proposed Russia sanctions.
Bipartisan bill targets Russia’s war funding via oil. Read More
Service Charge Row: CCPA Takes Action Against 41 Restaurants Across India
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
CCPA acted against 41 restaurants for default service charge.
Action followed consumer complaints regarding automatic billing practices. Read More
India May Soon Cook With Ethanol Instead Of LPG As Government Drafts New Policy
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India explores expanding ethanol use as household cooking fuel.
Surplus ethanol capacity reduces LPG import dependency. Read More
The Wellness Co. launches luxury longevity retreat at Karma Lakelands
The Wellness Co. has launched The Wellness Co. Retreat at Karma Lakelands in Gurugram, introducing what it describes as India’s first luxury integrated longevity retreat. Read More
WedMeGood report finds Sri Lanka emerging as a preferred destination for Indian weddings
Destination weddings now account for one in four Indian weddings, with their share expected to increase to 30-32 per cent by 2028, according to WedMeGood’s Destination Wedding Report 2026. Read More
Andaman to expand scuba tourism network with eight new diving sites
Image credit – Istock
Sri Vijaya Puram, The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has identified eight new scuba diving sites in Mayabunder and Diglipur to promote sustainable tourism and expand adventure water sports in the North and Middle Read More
The Zora pre-launches luxury event venue The Zora Estate in Delhi
The Zora Delhi Convention Centre has pre-launched The Zora Estate, a new luxury event venue designed by wedding and event designer Abhinav Bhagat within its Open Canvas space at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Lodhi Road. Read More
PADI to host inaugural AmbassaDiver Summit on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef; India represented by Aakash Malhotra and Shaan Singh
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has announced the inaugural PADI AmbassaDiver Summit, a global gathering of divers, storytellers, ocean advocates and celebrities that will be held on Australia’s Great Barrier Re Read More
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US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for death of soldiers
US Central Command / X
Jaroslav Lukiv
20 minutes ago
The US military says it has begun a new round of strikes against Iran to “further degrade” its capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Read More
Yemen’s Houthis announce ‘maritime embargo’ on Saudi Arabia
EPA
David Gritten
3 hours ago
Yemen’s Houthis have announced a “maritime embargo” against Saudi Arabia. Read More
Tate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedings
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Brandon Drenon, and Tom Bateman in Miami
20 July 2026, 20:03 BST
Updated 2 hours ago
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have appeared in a federal courtroom in Miami, mark Read More
Notorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prison
Reuters
Lisa Lambert and Will Grant, BBC’s Mexico, Central America and Cuba correspondent
20 July 2026, 17:31 BST
Updated 26 minutes ago
One of the most notorious figures in Mexico’s drug cartels, Ismael & Read More
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