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As anticipation builds for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina, fans are equally excited about the star-studded halftime show featuring Shakira, Madonna, BTS and Justin Bieber. But do the global music icons get paid to perform? 💸

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#LongStoryUnlocked | India's startup playbook is being rewritten. As the country bets on AI, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, a new breed of entrepreneur is emerging. More founders are pursuing PhDs not for academia, but to build deeptech startups—with universities and investors helping drive the shift.

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Union Minister of Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Saturday visited the Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, where the Made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft are being built. “Seeing India build aircraft like these at home is truly special,” Naidu said in a post on X.

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#ICYMI | PM Modi Launches India's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Train On Haryana's Jind-Sonipat Route

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated India's first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Train on the Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana, marking a major milestone for Indian Railways' clean energy mission.

Watch the full report to learn how this breakthrough could transform sustainable rail transport in India.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKJdZrq3RYA

#WATCH | J-K: Vaishno Devi and Amarnath Yatra remains suspended due to adverse weather; devotees express disappointment

Rahul Gandhi Finally Breaks Silence On Sonam Wangchuk's Removal From Jantar Mantar Protest Site

Accusing the Narendra Modi government of suppressing peaceful protests, Rahul Gandhi said that the core tenets of the Modi government are Asatya and Hinsa.

'The removal of Sonam Wangchuk ji from Jantar Mantar while he was on a non-violent hunger strike is wrong. Paper leaks, the rising cost of education, and student suicides are critical issues for India’s future. No amount of force can deter India’s students, and those of us who love and believe in them, from raising these issues', he said.

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

From Hospital Bed, Sonam Wangchuk Urges People To Join 'Chalo Sansad' March

Sonam Wangchuk has called for a massive march to Parliament on July 20, describing the ongoing protests as India’s “second freedom movement.”

The activist has demanded the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, while his wife Gitanjali J Angmo has raised concerns over his medical treatment, alleging lack of transparency from the hospital. Meanwhile, Abhijeet Dipke claimed Wangchuk was forcibly hospitalised.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1fFq6I3_48

Market Opening: Benchmark indices opened lower on Tuesday, with Sensex falling 482 points to 77,669 and Nifty slipping 127 points to 24,207, amid weak market sentiment.

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#WATCH | Delhi: Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Dr Gitanjali Angmo, says, 'We will focus on this march. Three points are very important today. First, we will focus on conducting the march peacefully. Let us stay focused on the issue- the issue of education, which is a vital need for this country and remain vigilant."

#WATCH | Congress MP Shashi Tharoor questioned the lathi-charge on the CJP protest, calling for peaceful demonstrations to be respected. He also urged the government to allow discussions on key public issues in Parliament, saying the House should remain a forum for debate and the voices of the people.

#WATCH | Delhi: Moment when the founding president of the Cockroach Janta Party, Abhijeet Dipke, ended his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police enforced tight security at Jantar Mantar and the Parliament complex during the Cockroach Janta Party's protest. Over 2,000 personnel, including anti-riot units, were deployed to maintain order as police faced protests from students who encountered barricades and police response.

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Delhi Protest News: CJP's chief spokesperson Saurav Das claimed that JP Nadda has assured them that no further “crackdown” will take place at Jantar Mantar. Das said that the peaceful protest would continue until their demands were addressed.

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Parliament Monsoon Session BEGINS: National Anthem, Obit, Then Total Chaos | Lok Sabha Adjourned

The Lok Sabha was adjourned 12 minutes after the House assembled for the first day of the Monsoon Session, amid continuous sloganeering by Opposition members demanding discussions on the NEET controversy and the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLnclVe06KE

🚨#MintPrimer | The government released the latest draft of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) 3 norms on 16 July, setting off fresh debate over the stringent emission standards for the auto industry. As carmakers scramble to meet the tougher norms, Mint unpacks the details and what they would mean for buyers in the years ahead.

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🚨 Nifty 50, Sensex prediction today: Check how Indian stock market is expected to trade on 21 July
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📉 Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today
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💸 From Gift Nifty, US-Iran war, oil prices to gold rates: 8 key things that changed for Indian stock market overnight
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📊 Petrol, diesel prices today, 21 July: Fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata amid easing oil price
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#WATCH | A large number of farmers reach Shambhu Border (Punjab-Haryana border) ahead of their scheduled march to Delhi today. Visuals from Patiala (Punjab) side.

Heavy Police deployment at Shambhu Border (Punjab-Haryana border), Police barricading in place ahead of farmers' one-day march to Delhi today to protest against India-US FTA.

NHAI has introduced Digital Local Pass and the MargMitra Help Centre on the RajmargYatra app. Commuters can now buy Local Passes online without visiting toll plazas, while MargMitra offers FASTag support, complaint tracking and other highway services in 22 Indian languages.

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#WATCH | Delhi | LoP, Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi says, "Modi ji has not even apologised for what happened yesterday. The youth are protesting against the education and testing system. The whole country knows that the education and testing system is hollowed out by termites. Why is the Prime Minister silent? He should apologise to the students and stop this nonsense of thrashing students."

India witnesses multiple protests over education, agriculture, statehood, environmental conservation and tribal rights. From the CJP agitation and farmers' march to the National Conference's statehood rally and Ken-Betwa protests, governments face growing pressure to respond.

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