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Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike for the 20th day. He plans to join a march to Parliament on July 20. The Cockroach Janta Party supports Wangchuk and the ongoing protests. Political leaders have expressed concern over Wangchuk's deteriorating health. The protests demand action regarding alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.

Aamir Khan addressed the popular belief about his character Phunsukh Wangdu. He stated that the '3 Idiots' character was not based on Sonam Wangchuk. Khan clarified this misconception during a London Film Festival interaction. He also expressed deep concern for Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike. The actor hopes for a positive and healthy resolution to the protest.

Microsoft's new security chief Hayete Gallot has replaced senior executives, merged engineering teams, and cut hundreds of jobs to push the company toward AI-powered cybersecurity, The Information reports. In an internal memo, Gallot told staff the industry is being reimagined and rewards firms that make hard choices early. Microsoft is chasing AI security spending flowing to rivals OpenAI and Anthropic.

The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Telangana government. This action follows a complaint alleging compulsory Islamic religious lessons and prayers at a private college. The institution reportedly assigned these religious tasks as mandatory homework for all students. The commission seeks a detailed report from state authorities regarding these allegations. Further information on this developing matter is currently awaited.

The NTA has announced the NEET UG 2026 results, with over 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying for medical admissions. Punjab's Aryan Gupta, who secured a joint AIR 1 with 715 marks, credited his success to 16–17 hours of daily study and perseverance. Aspiring to become an oncologist, he urged future aspirants to keep working hard and never lose hope.

Rohit's struggles were visible in the second ODI in Cardiff on Thursday, where England won by four wickets to level the three-match series 1-1. The opener never looked settled, scoring just 10 runs off 18 balls by the end of the Powerplay even as India raced to 61/1. He eventually made 26 off 47 balls before being dismissed while attempting a sweep against Will Jacks.

President Donald Trump alleged China compromised 220 million American voter files. He announced declassification of intelligence documents regarding election interference. Trump claimed intelligence officials concealed this information from him and Congress. He stated that election systems are vulnerable and easily compromised. This announcement comes as Republicans prepare for upcoming midterm elections.

Argentina came from 1-0 down after the 85th minute to beat England 2-1 in Wednesday's semifinal and book a place in the final, where they will face Spain on Sunday.

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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has premiered in IMAX theaters, sparking audience debate. Many fans praise its stunning visuals and Nolan's ambitious direction. However, some viewers criticize the film's pacing and storytelling choices. Dialogue and acting performances also received mixed reactions from moviegoers. Matt Damon's portrayal of Odysseus, however, earned widespread acclaim from many.

Joe Root's unbeaten 99 guided England to a four-wicket victory over India. This win leveled the three-match series at one game apiece. Root absorbed early pressure and anchored the innings with a composed knock. He overtook Virat Kohli in successful ODI run chase averages. England's bowlers restricted India after a threatening partnership.

The Indian team management and selectors had initially considered giving Yashasvi Jaiswal a full series in England but opted to persist with Rohit Sharma, hoping he would rediscover his form. Sources indicate that both the selection committee and team management have conveyed their views on Rohit's future to the BCCI. It remains to be seen whether the board's leadership or the selectors will now initiate discussions with him.

While many know Vivek Oberoi as an actor, he has quietly built a significant presence in the investment world. In a recent interview, the actor spoke about his journey from learning the value of money as a child to creating a family office focused on generational wealth, impact investing and backing promising entrepreneurs.

Miss Universe 2025 winner Fatima Bosch has attracted worldwide attention after social media users associated her with England national football team star Jude Bellingham. Bosch has denied meeting her, but the rumors have sparked a lot of interest in her life, her education, her career and her amazing journey from Mexico to becoming one of the world’s most recognizable beauty queens.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kept the drama away from their New York City wedding as they invited pretty much everyone from Hollywood and the NFL but Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, sparking chaos among many. While this has sparked a mixed reaction among fans, it seems supermodel Gigi Hadid might have made things worse for Blake Lively.

Marcello Hernandez delivered some of the biggest moments at the 2026 ESPYs with jokes aimed at Tiger Woods and Bill Belichick. Hernandez referenced Woods’ ongoing DUI case and poked fun at Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson. The comedian’s sharp monologue drew strong reactions from the audience and became one of the night’s main talking points.

Tragedy struck in Faridabad as an 18-year-old NEET aspirant took her own life on Thursday. After reviewing her probable score, which she calculated to be approximately 600 out of 720, she allegedly leapt from the 16th floor. Distressed over her potential results, family members noted concerns leading up to the tragic event, prompting an ongoing police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.