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'Everything is lost': Overnight rain brings J&K's Rajouri to a standstill

Times of India - Sun, 07/19/2026 - 03:24
More than 50 families living near Abdullah Bridge were forced to leave their homes after floodwaters flooded the settlement. Another locality near Tariq Bridge was also affected, prompting police to respond to distress calls and help residents move to safer places away from the riverbanks. Rescue and relief teams, assisted by the district administration, were deployed to evacuate affected families and assess the damage.
Categories: National News

Aleph and the endgame: Spain stand between Messi and football immortality

Times of India - Sun, 07/19/2026 - 03:09
Dripping with a thousand sub-plots, here’s a game for the past, present and tomorrow.
Categories: National News

Drop Shot Episode 3 | Usha Uthup, Christopher Nolan, Huma Qureshi & Monsoon Treks

Hindu - Sun, 07/19/2026 - 03:02
Drop Shot Episode 3 | Usha Uthup, Christopher Nolan, Huma Qureshi & Monsoon Treks
Categories: National News

13 matches and counting! Messi's Argentina become the first team ever to ...

Times of India - Sun, 07/19/2026 - 03:00
Argentina head into the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain after becoming the first team to score at least two goals in 13 consecutive World Cup matches. The defending champions have also scored in 16 straight World Cup games. Lionel Scaloni's side now aims to extend both streaks as they chase back-to-back titles against Spain.
Categories: National News

US judge to Meta's laid off employees: Cannot stop the company from job cuts

Times of India - Sun, 07/19/2026 - 02:51
A US judge has allowed Meta Platforms to proceed with planned layoffs of 26 employees. These employees had sued the company alleging AI-driven discrimination in job cuts. The judge declined an emergency request to halt the layoffs while claims proceed. He stated the court may reconsider if new evidence emerges about AI usage. Meta denies wrongdoing and states human decisions guided the workforce reduction.
Categories: National News

64-year-old record broken! England vs France rewrite FIFA World Cup history

Times of India - Sun, 07/19/2026 - 02:34
England secured a 6-4 victory over France in a thrilling World Cup third-place playoff. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick, inspiring England's dominant performance throughout the match. Kylian Mbappe also netted twice, surpassing Lionel Messi's World Cup scoring record. This high-scoring contest marked the end of Didier Deschamps' tenure as France's head coach. The memorable match captivated a sell-out crowd at Hard Rock Stadium.
Categories: National News

As Vikram-1 reaches orbit, Skyroot faces a steep climb to business success

Hindu - Sun, 07/19/2026 - 02:33
A single launch — crucial though it is — will not catapult Skyroot to success. The global small-satellite launch market is evolving and there are still considerable challenges, including domestic demand and market uncertainties
Categories: National News

Child rape-murder case: Brutality alone no ground for death, says MP HC

Times of India - Sun, 07/19/2026 - 01:31
A division bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court's Gwalior bench commuted the death sentence of a man convicted of raping and murdering a nine-year-old girl to life imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life. While upholding his conviction, the court ruled the case was heinous but did not meet the “rarest of rare” standard.
Categories: National News

Beyond tiki-taka: Tactical evolution that has Spain one win from FIFA World Cup glory

Times of India - Sun, 07/19/2026 - 01:11
Spain have quietly put together one of the most complete tactical campaigns of the World Cup, reaching the final with a new identity that goes beyond the tiki-taka era. Under Luis de la Fuente, La Roja have blended control with verticality, aggression and defensive discipline, shutting down elite attacks while playing with purpose. Now, only Lionel Messi's Argentina stand between Spain and a second World Cup title.
Categories: National News

‘The Odyssey’ box office collection day 2: Nolan's epic mints Rs 22 cr in India

Times of India - Sun, 07/19/2026 - 01:09
Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey' is performing strongly at the Indian box office. The movie collected a net total of twenty-two crore rupees on its second day. Its gross collection reached forty-seven crore rupees, with net earnings at thirty-nine crore. The English version led the collection, earning seventeen crore rupees on Saturday. 'The Odyssey' is expected to surpass fifty crore rupees by its third day.
Categories: National News

Jude Bellingham breaks all-time England goalscoring record

Times of India - Sun, 07/19/2026 - 00:41
In an impressive World Cup run, Jude Bellingham scored seven goals, featuring a brilliant solo strike that led England to a third-place win. His record-breaking achievement outshined past legends in the sport and silenced doubts about his place in the lineup, paving the way for future generations of English players to aspire to his legacy.
Categories: National News

'He's not the best': Ex-India coach makes bold Messi claim before World Cup final

Times of India - Sat, 07/18/2026 - 23:30
Stephen Constantine believes Lionel Messi is not football's greatest player ever. He ranks Pelé, Maradona, and Ronaldinho above the Argentine star. Constantine suggests Argentina's tactics help Messi conserve energy during matches. He predicts Spain will defeat Argentina in the World Cup final. The former India coach highlights Spain's collective work ethic as key.
Categories: National News

Mbappe breaks Messi's all-time WC goal record; Saka hat-trick fails France in 10-goal thriller

Times of India - Sat, 07/18/2026 - 23:19
England emerged victorious in an exhilarating 6-4 clash against France during the third-place playoff. Kylian Mbappé marked his place in history as the World Cup's leading goal scorer. Bukayo Saka showcased his talent by netting a remarkable hat-trick, while Jude Bellingham secured England's bronze medal with a final flourish. France's aspirations to equalize fell short amid the high-scoring excitement of the match.
Categories: National News

US military death toll in Iran war rises to 16 after two troops killed in Jordan

Times of India - Sat, 07/18/2026 - 21:48
Two additional US service members died defending against Iranian attacks in Jordan. This brings the total American military deaths in the conflict to sixteen. The ongoing conflict is largely fought through drones and missile strikes. Iranian authorities reported at least fifty people killed and over five hundred injured. Civilians and foreign workers across the region have also suffered casualties.
Categories: National News

Using abusive language, swearing don't count as obscenity under IPC: Supreme Court

Times of India - Sat, 07/18/2026 - 21:22
Supreme Court clarified that abusive language is not obscenity under law. Mere swear words and profanities do not constitute an offense. The court set aside a conviction for using abusive slurs during an altercation. Obscenity requires a lascivious element appealing to prurient interests. Such words must also cause annoyance to others in public places.
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Despite 35-minute delay, Vikram-1 keeps date with Indian space history with Mission Aagaman success

Times of India - Sat, 07/18/2026 - 21:10
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket successfully launched into low Earth orbit on Saturday. This historic mission placed six payloads into their targeted orbit successfully. India now becomes the third nation with private orbital launch capability. The Hyderabad-based startup achieved this significant milestone on its first attempt. This launch signifies a new era for private Indian space industry operations.
Categories: National News

Faith and its fallout

Hindu - Sat, 07/18/2026 - 20:59
In Ayodhya, weeks after allegations of money being siphoned off from donations at the Ram temple surfaced, pilgrims and residents say it has triggered a crisis of trust. Devotees say their faith in Lord Ram and the temple remains intact, but many have grown cautious about donating. Locals report a dip in visitors, though they attribute part of that to seasonal factors as well. As an SIT probe seeks accountability, Ishita Mishra reports from the temple town, where faith, transparency, and the city’s religious tourism hopes hang in the balance
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