Ex U.S. Soldier Detained In India, 'Suspicious Accounts' Prompt Intel Investigation

A former U.S. Special Forces soldier has been detained near the India-Nepal border under suspicious circumstances, raising questions about his identity and movements. 36-year-old Jordan Brown, a California resident, was caught by villagers and later arrested by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) near the Sonauli border in Uttar Pradesh while allegedly attempting to cross into Nepal without valid documents. Authorities say he had no passport or visa and even tried to flee when stopped.

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France vs Spain match result: Spain delivered a masterclass in discipline and strong finishing to overcome France 2-0 and secure their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. ⚽️

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Twenty-six employees of Meta Platforms have filed a novel lawsuit accusing the tech giant of using AI-powered software that disproportionately targeted people with disabilities or who took medical leave in selecting workers for mass layoffs. 😲

https://www.livemint.com/companies/meta-layoffs-26-employees-sue-company-over-alleged-ai-bias-targeting-disabled-workers-11784048435595.html

#MintMarkets | Market expert Raja Venkatraman shares his top stock picks for 15 July 📈

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#MintMarkets | Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today. 📈

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/breakout-stocks-to-buy-or-sell-sumeet-bagadia-recommends-five-shares-to-buy-today-15-july-2026-11784053067769.html

#MintMarkets | Nifty 50, Sensex prediction today: Check how Indian stock market is expected to trade today 📈

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#MintMarkets | SBI Funds Management IPO of ₹9,795 crore opened on 14 July and closes on 16 July. It aims to allocate shares primarily to institutional investors with a minimum application requirement of 26 shares.

Check GMP, key dates, issue details. Apply or avoid? 👇
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#MintMarkets | Indian equity benchmarks opened in the green on Wednesday. The Sensex was up 137.82 points at 77,192.76, while the Nifty 50 gained 33.80 points to trade at 24,085.85.

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#MintMarkets | Sensex jumps 600 points, investors earn ₹4 lakh crore. Why is stock market rising despite escalating US-Iran tensions?

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sensex-jumps-nifty-50-up-investors-earn-4-lakh-crore-why-is-stock-market-rising-despite-escalating-us-iran-tensions-11784089235823.html

Foreign investors are returning to Indian equities, investing over $1.3 billion in just four trading sessions—the biggest weekly inflow in more than a year. Improving macroeconomic conditions are boosting sentiment, though FPIs remain net sellers for 2026 overall. 📈🇮🇳

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More than 30 states in the US have reported cases of Cyclosporiasis, with close to 5,000 cases nationwide so far. Michigan has been the worst-hit, with more than 3,300 cases reported since late May. 🦠

What is behind Cyclosporiasis outbreak?
Will Cyclospora outbreak affect India?
https://www.livemint.com/science/health/cyclospora-outbreak-what-is-causing-the-explosive-diarrhea-in-us-can-it-be-prevented-and-is-there-a-risk-for-india-11784100781902.html

Madan Mitra resigns from Trinamool Congress (Mamata Banerjee) and joins rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee.

https://www.livemint.com/politics/madan-mitra-quits-mamata-banerjees-trinamool-congress-joins-ritabrata-banerjee-led-rebel-tmc-11784107253590.html

The temperature-related sleep loss linked to climate change has at least doubled since the early 1970s, a new study conducted across all 1,338 major global cities has found

https://www.livemint.com/science/news/bengaluru-and-chennai-losing-hours-of-sleep-every-year-and-climate-change-is-to-blame-study-finds-fossil-fuels-11784105383829.html

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari defended the Centre's E20 ethanol-blended fuel programme, saying motorists who prefer 100% petrol can buy it at a higher price. He dismissed engine damage claims as misinformation and acknowledged a minor mileage drop.

https://www.livemint.com/news/dont-want-e20-fuel-buy-100-petrol-but-at-a-higher-price-says-nitin-gadkari-11784111477861.html

Chinese Passport, Religious Books, AI Device: What Agencies Recovered From Detained U.S. National

The 36-year-old American national who was arrested while allegedly attempting to cross the India-Nepal border illegally was carrying a Chinese passport along with several other documents and electronic devices, officials said on July 14.

How did a man who was allegedly a former U.S. Navy man end up in India without proper papers?

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The India-UK CETA came into effect today, aiming to boost trade between the two nations by reducing barriers and fostering business opportunities. Here's what gets cheaper for Indian consumers and which domestic sectors benefit the most.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/indiauk-trade-deal-takes-effect-what-gets-cheaper-and-which-sectors-benefit-the-most-all-you-need-to-know-11784116282479.html

A 48-year-old man was arrested after stabbing a Muslim worker multiple times at a shopping centre in United States' Utah, with investigators saying he admitted he targeted the victim because of his religion.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/what-is-your-religion-indian-man-stabbed-15-times-inside-us-mall-attacker-intends-to-kill-muslims-11784123553999.html

Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike Crosses Day 18 | Thousands Join Protest; CJP Intensifies Demand

Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered 18th day as Cockroach Janta Party Intensified & its protests demanding the resignation of the education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Many politcal parties also joined the youngsters protesting against the Govt. Will the government listen to the protestors?

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8IrLlZSqhg

#WATCH | Puri, Odisha: Three chariots have been placed at Singhadwara of Puri Jagannath temple ahead of the annual Rath Yatra, which will be held tomorrow, 16th July. Nandighosha, Darpadalana, and Taladhwaja - the three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra, brought here.

#MintMarkets | Market expert Raja Venkatraman shares his top stock picks for 16 July.

Here’s his technical outlook and trade strategy 📈
https://www.livemint.com/market/raja-venkatraman-recommends-three-stocks-for-16-july-11784162200020.html

FIFA World Cup 2026: Is Lionel Messi set to win Golden Boot after two semifinal assists vs England? ⚽️

https://www.livemint.com/sports/football-news/fifa-world-cup-2026-is-lionel-messi-set-to-win-golden-boot-after-two-semifinal-assists-vs-england-11784159308277.html