Sobha Ltd’s Q1 Profit Triples on Record Sales and Strong Housing Demand
Sobha Ltd reported a sharp rise in first-quarter profit and revenue, supported by record sales bookings and strong housing demand | AI Generated Representational Image New Delhi, July 20, 2026: Realty firm Sobha Ltd on Monday reported a more than threefold increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 50.84 crore for the quarter ended […]
Sonam Wangchuk Continues Hunger Strike to Push for Student-Politician Dialogue
‘Will Continue My Fast’: Sonam Wangchuk Refuses To End Hunger Strike, Demands MPs Hear Student Protesters | File Pic Climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk on Monday announced that he will continue his indefinite fast, entering its 23rd day, citing the treatment of peacefully protesting youth and the lack of dialogue with authorities. In […]
Young Japanese Mayor Shoko Kawata Takes Historic Maternity Leave
Yawata Mayor Shoko Kawata has become Japan’s first sitting mayor to take maternity leave after creating a framework for the office | X Tokyo, July 20, 2026: The mayor of a small Japanese city on Monday became the first sitting mayor in the country to take maternity leave, a move that has sparked criticism from […]
Government confirms LTCG tax on stocks remains unchanged
Govt Rules Out Scrapping LTCG Tax On Stocks For Retail Investors | Representational Image New Delhi, July 20: There is no proposal under the consideration of the government at present to scrap the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equity transactions for retail and domestic investors, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed Parliament […]
Shabana Azmi Collapses During Peaceful Jantar Mantar Protest
On Monday, veteran actress Shabana Azmi fell ill during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. A video has gone viral on social media in which the 75-year-old actress is seen semi-conscious, and a few people are holding her hands and walking with her. In the video, we can see that the […]
France Prepares to Ban Social Media for Under-15s Before School Starts
French lawmakers are seeking to finalise legislation restricting social media access for children under 15 before schools reopen | AI Generated Representational Image Paris, July 20, 2026: French lawmakers are working to reach a compromise on a bill that would ban children under 15 from accessing social media, with the aim of bringing the law […]
Gold Surges on Global Cues Amid Bargain Buying; Silver Drops for Sixth Day
Gold prices recovered sharply in Delhi on bargain buying, while silver posted its sixth consecutive session of losses | AI Generated Representational Image New Delhi, July 20, 2026: Gold prices rebounded by Rs 1,400 to hover around Rs 1.47 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid firm global trends. The yellow […]
Char Dham Yatra Halted Amid Heavy Rain and Landslides in Uttarakhand
Char Dham Yatra Suspended Temporarily As Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides In Uttarakhand | BizareXpedition Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government on Monday suspended the Char Dham Yatra until further orders as incessant rainfall, landslides and adverse weather conditions continued to disrupt the pilgrimage routes across the hill state. The decision came after the India Meteorological Department issued Red and Orange alerts for several districts, prompting the administration […]
Pakistan urges Canada to support restoring Indus Waters Treaty after India suspends it
Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar called on Canada to support the restoration of the Indus Waters Treaty during talks with Foreign Minister Anita Anand | X – @ForeignOfficePk Islamabad, July 20, 2026: Pakistan on Monday sought Canada’s support for the restoration of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar raising […]
UPI Hits Historic Transaction Milestone and Expands Internationally
UPI achieved record transaction volumes in FY 2025-26 while expanding its cross-border payment network to 12 countries | AI Generated Representational Image New Delhi, July 20, 2026: India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has witnessed remarkable growth over the past five financial years, cementing its position as the country’s primary digital payment platform. Alongside record transaction […]