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Indian Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has tendered his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid sustained nationwide student protests and demonstrations at Jantar Mantar over examination paper leaks.

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The US has imposed a new 10% tariff on most goods imported from India as part of a broader crackdown on products allegedly linked to forced labour.

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The Indian government will set up fast-track courts to ensure quick and strict punishment in paper leak cases, aiming to protect students' futures.

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Elon Musk says Grok Imagine will create a full-length AI movie based on Homer's The Odyssey before the end of 2026.

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A woman in her 20s was killed after a man fell from a 12-storey building onto her while she was walking on a road in Japan's Nagoya. The 29-year-old man survived the fall but remains unconscious in critical condition.

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Paninian India has unveiled India's first privately developed turbofan engine programme, aiming to build indigenous fighter and autonomous defence propulsion systems and reduce reliance on foreign engine technology.

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Hollywood's biggest celebrity couples turned the 2026 FIFA World Cup final into a star-studded date night, with Dua Lipa & Callum Turner, Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet, Beyoncé & Jay-Z, and Rihanna & A$AP Rocky all spotted in the stands.

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Marvel has officially dropped the first trailer for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY. Experience it in theaters on December 18.

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Andy Burnham has become the UK's new Prime Minister, promising to deliver stable politics, tackle the cost-of-living crisis, improve public services, and rebuild trust in government after years of political turmoil.

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US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the FIFA World Cup trophy to Spain after their 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final.

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Spain are FIFA World Cup 2026 champions. After 120 minutes of intense football, Ferran Torres scored the winner in extra time as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0, denying Lionel Messi a second consecutive World Cup title.

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The Indian government has launched low-cost salicylic acid face washes under the Jan Aushadhi scheme, offering 1% and 2% variants for just ₹46.88 and ₹65.63 to make acne treatment more affordable.

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The United States has spent an estimated $14 trillion on wars since 1917, making military conflicts one of the country's costliest long-term expenditures.

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Spain and Argentina are set for a blockbuster 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi leading two of football's biggest powerhouses.

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Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami after UK prosecutors filed new rape, human trafficking and other criminal charges and requested their extradition.

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India has scripted space history as Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, from Sriharikota. The historic Mission Aagaman placed multiple payloads into orbit, marking a major milestone for India's private space industry.

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Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira and Madonna will headline FIFA's first-ever World Cup final halftime show on July 19.

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FIFA will award championship rings to World Cup winners for the first time ever, alongside the iconic trophy and gold medals. Inspired by US sports, the custom rings will go to the 2026 champions, with limited-edition replicas also going on sale.

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India has launched its first hydrogen-powered train, joining a select group of countries using zero-emission rail technology.

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Argentina accused a British warship of making an "illegal incursion" into its waters just hours after defeating England to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.