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Sonam Wangchuk Removed From Jantar Mantar After 21-Day Hunger Strike; Delhi Police Cite Medical Emergency
Sonam Wangchuk Removed From Jantar Mantar: Protest Ends With Dramatic Police Action The Sonam Wangchuk removed from Jantar Mantar incident has become one of India’s biggest political and social stories after Delhi Police shifted the activist from the protest site to a government hospital early Saturday, ending his 21-day hunger strike. Police said the action...
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Belgian Grand Prix FP3: Antonelli Tops Practice as Lewis Hamilton Crashes Before Qualifying
Belgian Grand Prix FP3: Antonelli Sends Championship Warning as Hamilton’s Crash Shakes Ferrari The Belgian Grand Prix FP3 delivered everything Formula 1 fans hoped for—raw pace, late drama, and a major championship storyline. Mercedes star Kimi Antonelli topped the final practice session at Spa-Francorchamps, continuing his impressive weekend form ahead of qualifying. Meanwhile, seven-time world...
Business
Cathie Wood Buys SpaceX Stock Dip: Why ARK Invest Sees Massive 86% Upside Despite Recent Selloff
Cathie Wood Buys SpaceX Stock Dip as Wall Street Predicts Huge 86% Rally Cathie Wood Buys SpaceX Stock Dip—and the investment world is paying close attention. While many investors have been selling SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) after its sharp decline below the IPO price and the recent Starship launch abort, Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has taken...
Commodities
Gold Price Today, July 17: Gold Rebounds as 24K Climbs to ₹14,329 ($166.80) Per Gram
Gold Price Today July 17: Gold Prices Bounce Back as Bullion Extends Monthly Gains The Gold Price Today July 17 has moved higher after yesterday’s decline, with bullion prices rebounding across all major purity categories. Investors are once again turning their attention to gold amid global market uncertainty, expectations around interest rates, and continued demand...
Business
JPMorgan Shipbuilding Investment: Jamie Dimon Says America Needs 300,000 Workers as Bank Backs US Shipbuilding Revival
JPMorgan Shipbuilding Investment: Why Wall Street Is Betting on America’s Maritime Comeback The JPMorgan Shipbuilding Investment is emerging as one of the biggest industrial stories of 2026 after JPMorgan Chase announced a major push to support America’s shipbuilding sector. CEO Jamie Dimon said the United States needs around 300,000 skilled workers to rebuild its shipbuilding...
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Ron Howard Reveals the Intense Story Behind John Wayne’s Final Movie: Hollywood Legend’s Last Film Revisited
Ron Howard Reveals the Intense Story Behind John Wayne’s Final Movie Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard has shared new memories about working with Hollywood legend John Wayne on the actor’s final feature film, describing the production as an “intense” experience that left a lasting impression on him. Howard’s remarks have reignited interest in John Wayne’s...
Global
Andy Burnham Becomes UK Labour Leader: What His Victory Means for Britain, Markets, and the Next General Election
Andy Burnham Becomes UK Labour Leader, Promises a New Political Era Andy Burnham has officially been elected as the new leader of the UK’s Labour Party, promising to restore public trust, unite the party, and introduce what he described as a “new politics” for Britain. His leadership victory marks one of the biggest political developments...
Business
AMD Q2 Earnings 2026 Preview: Why August 4 Could Be a Game-Changer for Advanced Micro Devices Stock
AMD Q2 Earnings 2026 Preview: Why Investors Are Watching August 4 Closely Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) is once again in the spotlight as investors prepare for its Q2 earnings report scheduled for August 4, 2026. The report is expected to provide fresh insight into the company’s AI chip business, data center growth, gaming segment,...
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Brenda Fricker Dies at 81: Oscar-Winning Actress and ‘Home Alone 2’ Star Leaves Behind a Legendary Legacy
Brenda Fricker Dies at 81, Leaving Behind an Extraordinary Hollywood Legacy The entertainment world is mourning after Brenda Fricker died at the age of 81, bringing to a close one of the most respected acting careers in international cinema. Known for her emotional performances, remarkable screen presence, and unforgettable characters, Fricker earned worldwide recognition after...