July 21, 2026
Diljit Dosanjh starrer ‘Satluj’s 9.5 ratings vanish from popular aggregator platform, writer Niren Bhatt and Sanjay Gupta react: ‘Koi communication hi nahi tha’

Diljit Dosanjh starrer ‘Satluj’s 9.5 ratings vanish from popular aggregator platform, writer Niren Bhatt and Sanjay Gupta react: ‘Koi communication hi nahi tha’

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Satluj IMDb ratings vanish (Image Credits IMDb) With each passing day, a new development around ‘Satluj’ creates headlines. The biopic of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Kanwaljit Singh, Arjun Rampal and Savinderpal Vicky, among others, was among the highest-rated Indian films on the popular rating aggregator IMDb, until the ratings mysteriously…

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Isro successfully tests main parachute for Gaganyaan crew module: Watch

Isro successfully tests main parachute for Gaganyaan crew module: Watch

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ISRO carries out successful Gaganyaan main parachute test The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday successfully conducted a key qualification test of the main parachute system for the Gaganyaan crew module, marking another milestone in India’s first human spaceflight mission.The test was carried out at the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) drop…

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Pests, hygiene scare in pantries: Railway Ministry directs zones to follow strict cleaning protocols | India News

Pests, hygiene scare in pantries: Railway Ministry directs zones to follow strict cleaning protocols | India News

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The Railway Ministry has issued a fresh directive to all zonal railways, warning them to strictly implement cleaning, fumigation and pest-control protocols in pantry cars after repeated reports of unhygienic conditions, rodent infestations and poor maintenance.In a letter dated July 7, the ministry said complaints about dirty pantry cars and pest infestations continued despite repeated…

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Jul 08, 2026, 18:59 IST

Jul 08, 2026, 18:59 IST

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Argentinas fans display a banner depicting Leo Messi and Diego Armando Maradona, in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (left) and Argentina players singing ‘the fourth star’ in dressing room after win over Egypt. Argentina’s dressing room erupted in celebration after the team pulled off a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World…

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How India’s silver import restrictions have created shortages; white metal trading at significant premium to global prices

How India’s silver import restrictions have created shortages; white metal trading at significant premium to global prices

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In India, silver is used across a wide range of segments, including jewellery, coins, bars and industrial applications. (AI image) India’s curbs on silver imports have triggered supply shortages in the country’s domestic market, driving premiums to their highest level in six months even as demand remains weaker than usual.As India relies on imports to…

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‘This girl can take a hundred on her chin and still be standing’: ‘Dhamaal 4’ actress Anjali Anand refuses to let online trolls fat-shame her and how ‘society still sees her weight first before her job’

‘This girl can take a hundred on her chin and still be standing’: ‘Dhamaal 4’ actress Anjali Anand refuses to let online trolls fat-shame her and how ‘society still sees her weight first before her job’

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‘Dhamaal 4’ actress Anjali Anand refuses to let online trolls fat-shame her (Image Credits Instagram) ‘Dhamaal 4’ actress Anjali Anand refuses to let online trolls fat-shame her (Image Credits Instagram) ‘Dhamaal 4’ actress Anjali Anand refuses to let online trolls fat-shame her (Image Credits Instagram) ‘Dhamaal 4’ actress Anjali Anand refuses to let online trolls…

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Katrina Kaif: Katrina Kaif is away from social media for over a month, and it is silently giving us major lessons on how to be a mom away from social media

Katrina Kaif: Katrina Kaif is away from social media for over a month, and it is silently giving us major lessons on how to be a mom away from social media

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Photo: Instagram/ Katrina Kaif Katrina Kaif has mostly been off social media since the birth of her son Vihaan Kaushal on November 7, 2025. She has been enjoying this private, months-long break, embracing motherhood and making the most of her time with her newborn and husband, Vicky Kaushal.Rather than turning early motherhood into a running…

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DRDO successfully tests Pinaka long-range guided rocket with 60-km minimum range

DRDO successfully tests Pinaka long-range guided rocket with 60-km minimum range

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NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday successfully conducted the flight-test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Odisha, the defence ministry said.The successful trial marks another milestone in the development of India’s indigenous long-range rocket artillery system, aimed at enhancing the Army’s…

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Jul 08, 2026, 19:58 IST

Jul 08, 2026, 19:58 IST

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D Gukesh and Hans Niemann The Chennai Grand Masters 2026 returns from July 16 to July 22 at The Westin Chennai Velachery. It will bring together some of the world’s best chess players for the fourth edition of India’s strongest classical chess tournament. With reigning World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju leading the field, the event…

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Bihar ITI 2026 round 1 seat allotment result released at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in: Here’s how to check

Bihar ITI 2026 round 1 seat allotment result released at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in: Here’s how to check

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The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the Bihar ITI 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result on its official website. Candidates can check their allotment status, download the allotment order, and complete document verification and admission within the stipulated deadline. (AI generated image) The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has…

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When Shilpa Shirodkar almost drowned in water while shooting for ‘Hum’, Govinda pulled her up: ‘I was in leather pant, no life jacket’ | Hindi Movie News

When Shilpa Shirodkar almost drowned in water while shooting for ‘Hum’, Govinda pulled her up: ‘I was in leather pant, no life jacket’ | Hindi Movie News

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Bollywood actor Shilpa Shirodkar recently looked back on a frightening incident from the early 1990s when she nearly drowned while shooting the song ‘Sanam Mere Sanam’ with Govinda for the film ‘Hum’. She revealed that film sets at the time lacked even basic safety measures, with no life jackets or rescue arrangements in place.During the…

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NEW DELHI: Rains in different parts of the country due to monsoon recovery in the past seven-eight days brought some relief to farmers, but considering the uncertainty due to the potential impact of El Nino and the skewed distribution of rainfall, the agriculture ministry has stepped up its ground action with adequate seed availability and other measures to ensure uninterrupted sowing operations.Though the overall rain deficit reduced from 40% on June 30 to 15% on July 8, the acreage of Kharif (summer sown) crops was reported 21% down till Monday compared to the corresponding period last year. Low rainfall and delayed progress of the summer monsoon saw the sowing completed over nearly 351 lakh hectares, a decrease of 92 lakh hectares from 443 lakh hectares in 2025.Acreage of the most popular Kharif crop, paddy, is down by 14% to 60 lakh hectares till July 6, compared with 70 lakh hectares last year. Sowing area under oilseeds declined the most (nearly 40%) to 66 lakh hectares from 109 lakh hectares last year. Acreage of cotton also declined to 63 lakh hectares from 82 lakh hectares last year.IMD on Wednesday predicted “significant reduction” in rainfall activity over central India from Thursday onwards, hinting at an upcoming challenge. It already forecast “below normal” rainfall for July due to El Nino, a naturally occurring climate pattern characterised by above-average sea-surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, which is associated with a weak monsoon in India.Underlining the challenge amid the forecast, Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said the Centre is closely monitoring the situation in 13 states — Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar, Jharkhand, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal and Odisha — where kharif sowing has been impacted due to the late arrival of the monsoon.As on Wednesday, the number of rainfall-deficient districts declined from 262 to 178. Many districts, however, received a substantially high quantity of rainfall during a shorter period of time in the past one week mainly due to the formation of the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, leaving farmers off guard.Chouhan said the efforts are being intensified to increase farmers’ participation under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’ (crop insurance scheme), ensuring their financial protection in the event of crop losses due to adverse weather conditions.Referring to the govt’s preparedness, the minister said that an extensive monitoring mechanism was put in place, keeping in view the potential impact of El Niño. “The entire system was activated in advance and is working proactively… The El Niño Monitoring Cell, Crop Weather Watch Group, state-level control rooms and designated officers are continuously monitoring the progress of the monsoon, crop sowing, crop conditions and market trends,” he said.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. 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NEW DELHI: Rains in different parts of the country due to monsoon recovery in the past seven-eight days brought some relief to farmers, but considering the uncertainty due to the potential impact of El Nino and the skewed distribution of rainfall, the agriculture ministry has stepped up its ground action with adequate seed availability and other measures to ensure uninterrupted sowing operations.Though the overall rain deficit reduced from 40% on June 30 to 15% on July 8, the acreage of Kharif (summer sown) crops was reported 21% down till Monday compared to the corresponding period last year. Low rainfall and delayed progress of the summer monsoon saw the sowing completed over nearly 351 lakh hectares, a decrease of 92 lakh hectares from 443 lakh hectares in 2025.Acreage of the most popular Kharif crop, paddy, is down by 14% to 60 lakh hectares till July 6, compared with 70 lakh hectares last year. Sowing area under oilseeds declined the most (nearly 40%) to 66 lakh hectares from 109 lakh hectares last year. Acreage of cotton also declined to 63 lakh hectares from 82 lakh hectares last year.IMD on Wednesday predicted “significant reduction” in rainfall activity over central India from Thursday onwards, hinting at an upcoming challenge. It already forecast “below normal” rainfall for July due to El Nino, a naturally occurring climate pattern characterised by above-average sea-surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, which is associated with a weak monsoon in India.Underlining the challenge amid the forecast, Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said the Centre is closely monitoring the situation in 13 states — Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar, Jharkhand, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal and Odisha — where kharif sowing has been impacted due to the late arrival of the monsoon.As on Wednesday, the number of rainfall-deficient districts declined from 262 to 178. Many districts, however, received a substantially high quantity of rainfall during a shorter period of time in the past one week mainly due to the formation of the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, leaving farmers off guard.Chouhan said the efforts are being intensified to increase farmers’ participation under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’ (crop insurance scheme), ensuring their financial protection in the event of crop losses due to adverse weather conditions.Referring to the govt’s preparedness, the minister said that an extensive monitoring mechanism was put in place, keeping in view the potential impact of El Niño. “The entire system was activated in advance and is working proactively… The El Niño Monitoring Cell, Crop Weather Watch Group, state-level control rooms and designated officers are continuously monitoring the progress of the monsoon, crop sowing, crop conditions and market trends,” he said.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. Before switching over to explore sustainable development issues, Vishwa had covered internal security and investigative agencies for more than a decade.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAfter SC Rap, NCERT Removes Chapter On ‘Corruption In Judiciary’ In Revised Class 8 Textbook”Didn’t Raise My Hand..”: Corporator Ramesh Mhatre Expresses Regret For KDMC Hospital Ambush’Welcome To UP 2.0′ TMC MP Mahua Moitra Slams Baruipur Encounter As BJP Defends Police ActionLashkar Commander Zakir Ganai Killed In Encounter In J&K’s Shopian, Hunt On For Second TerroristRam Temple Trust Accounts Reveal ₹3,264 Crore Donations, 32 Kg Gold And 1.5 Tonnes Of SilverBJP, RSS Launch Damage Control Drive? 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NEW DELHI: Rains in different parts of the country due to monsoon recovery in the past seven-eight days brought some relief to farmers, but considering the uncertainty due to the potential impact of El Nino and the skewed distribution of rainfall, the agriculture ministry has stepped up its ground action with adequate seed availability and…

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CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 exam city slip released, candidates can check allotted city here

CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 exam city slip released, candidates can check allotted city here

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NTA releases Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 exam city intimation slip ahead of CBT examination schedule CSIR-UGC NET 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the advance examination city intimation slip for candidates appearing in the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 examination. The city intimation slip is available on the official CSIR-UGC NET website…

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Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor groove as Himesh Reshammiya sings ‘Kitne Armaan’ and it’s the best thing on the internet today, don’t miss the ‘jhakaas’ Anil Kapoor touch – WATCH VIDEO | Hindi Movie News

Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor groove as Himesh Reshammiya sings ‘Kitne Armaan’ and it’s the best thing on the internet today, don’t miss the ‘jhakaas’ Anil Kapoor touch – WATCH VIDEO | Hindi Movie News

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Boney Kapoor’s daughter and Arjun Kapoor’s Anshula Kapoor tied the knot with Rohan Thakkar on July 6. Rohan and Anshula were dating each other for a film before he proposed to her and they decided to tie the knot. The wedding took place at Taj Lands End in the presence of close friends and family….

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