Times of India

Gitanjali J Angmo will lead a march to Parliament representing her husband, Sonam Wangchuk. Wangchuk continues his indefinite hunger strike from Safdarjung Hospital after being moved there. The Delhi High Court declined to order his immediate transfer to a private facility. Angmo urged protesters to maintain peace and remain vigilant against disruptions. Security has been heightened across New Delhi ahead of the planned march.

Maharashtra eateries can now stay open until 4 am on July 20. This allows football fans to watch the Argentina-Spain World Cup final publicly. Hospitality bodies had requested this extension for licensed establishments. Other cities like Delhi and Bengaluru have also announced similar relaxations. The final match will begin early Sunday morning, Indian time.

The Cockroach Janta Party released guidelines for the 'Chalo Sansad' march. Participants are urged to maintain peace and carry national symbols. Activist Sonam Wangchuk called the march India's second freedom movement. Delhi Police have deployed additional personnel and intensified security measures. Authorities are determined to prevent any unauthorized march towards Parliament.

RERA protects homebuyers from unauthorized builder changes to sanctioned plans. Promoters need buyer consent for alterations beyond minor structural necessities. Changes to common areas require consent from two-thirds of allottees. Builders remain liable for structural defects for five years after possession. Homebuyers can seek relief from the Authority for unauthorized changes.

Parliament's Monsoon Session begins Monday with a packed legislative agenda. The government aims to pass the Women's Reservation Bill after its earlier defeat. Opposition parties face electoral losses and alliance collapses, altering parliamentary arithmetic. Several key bills are listed, including the FCRA and Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan. The government hopes to secure passage with adjusted strategies and potential support.

Al Pacino, turning eighty-six in April 2026, continues his prolific acting career. He recently premiered 'Killing Castro' and received the Sam Wanamaker Award for his theatre contributions. A quote from his 1996 film 'City Hall' emphasizes judging people with care and understanding. Pacino's life, like his quote suggests, is defined by the unseen mortar, not just visible bricks.

A Hyderabad woman alleges forced labor and wage denial in Oman. She traveled for a housemaid job but faced poor conditions and no pay. The woman escaped and sought help from the Indian Embassy in Muscat. The embassy has acknowledged the matter and is investigating the situation. Officials are working to ensure her safety and arrange her return home.

After four-and-a-half years of heartbreak, sleepless nights and repeated near-misses, Rathanvel VS finally crossed the 2500 Elo mark to become India's 99th Grandmaster. From discovering chess through a free board to overcoming injuries, financial setbacks and crushing disappointments, the 2001-born Coimbatore player's perseverance, family support and belief transformed a long-awaited dream into reality.

It is also the first time since Diego Maradona inspired Argentina to back-to-back World Cup finals in 1986 and 1990 that the country has reached consecutive title matches. Argentina won the World Cup in 1986 before finishing runners-up in 1990. Their seven final appearances have come in 1930, 1978, 1986, 1990, 2014, 2022 and 2026.

China is developing a new and larger naval replenishment vessel at Guangzhou Shipyard. This advanced vessel is expected to exceed the size of current Type 901 support ships, bolstering the People's Liberation Army Navy's ability to operate effectively at long ranges. Its impressive dimensions may even rival those of the US Navy's replenishment fleet, reflecting China's ambitions for extended carrier operations beyond its territorial waters.

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system will soon learn individual driver preferences. The software will adapt its behavior based on manual driver interventions. This change follows a user complaint about exiting faster lanes. Elon Musk stated the vehicle will remember specific driver actions. Future updates will offer a more personalized self-driving experience for owners.

The 31-year-old became the first Indian to win the Japan Open after beating the three-time world champion 21-17, 21-17. The victory ended her title drought of more than two years and marked her biggest title since winning the World Championships in 2019.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final features Argentina and Spain, the top two ranked teams. Argentina seeks consecutive titles, a feat not achieved since Brazil in 1962. Spain aims for their second World Cup, boasting an impressive thirty-seven-game unbeaten streak. This match marks Lionel Messi's first encounter with Spain since 2010. Spain's defense has been exceptional, conceding only one goal throughout the tournament.

Demanding a probe into financial affairs of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, both the leaders said that the "findings and the Trust's accounts should be made public so that every devotee knows how their offerings have been utilised". ​Ahead of the Monoon Session of the Parliament, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, urged PM to "immediately order an independent and comprehensive investigation.