Himachal Pradesh school holiday: Educational institutions across Kangra, Mandi, Chamba and Sirmaur districts of Himachal Pradesh are closed today, July 21, 2026, following an IMD Red Alert for heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides. Examinations scheduled in the affected districts have been postponed, while teaching and non-teaching staff have been granted leave, subject to emergency
Farmers marched towards Delhi to protest the proposed Indo-US trade agreement. Police barricaded the Shambhu border, preventing many from reaching their destination. Protesters voiced concerns about potential impacts on Indian agriculture and dairy sectors. They demanded transparency and consultations regarding the trade deal. The Desh Bachao Morcha called for the government to make agreement details
Spain secured their World Cup title with a late extra-time goal from Ferran Torres. This victory mirrored Andres Iniesta’s decisive strike from sixteen years prior. Argentina’s performance lacked intensity and suffered from disciplinary issues throughout the match. Spain’s methodical and dynamic play contrasted sharply with Argentina’s struggles. The event concluded with a poignant moment between
The July 20 WWE Monday Night RAW event in Detroit featured several exciting tag team and singles matches. Bron Breakker and Austin Theory secured a victory in the opening tag team bout. Oba Femi defeated JD McDonagh and challenged Brock Lesnar to a future match. LA Knight faced Jacob Fatu in the main event, with
Kevin O’Leary argues modern AI data centers do not cause water scarcity. He states cooling technology has significantly reduced water consumption in new facilities. O’Leary believes concerns stem from older data center infrastructure, not current ones. He also advocates for data centers to generate their own power. O’Leary faces a defamation lawsuit regarding his Utah
A dispute arose between Trump administration officials and an OpenAI executive. Dean W. Ball suggested spreading FUD regarding Chinese AI models. Pentagon official Emil Michael criticized Ball’s strategy as “village idiot” thinking. Michael stated restrictions were legally enacted for national security. The exchange highlights differing views on AI regulation and national security.
Stock market recommendations: Bank of India, Computer Age Management Services (CAMS), Bharti Airtel, and PFC – Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research at Mirae Asset Sharekhan recommends these as the top stocks to buy on July 21, 2026:
Ravichandran Ashwin supports Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s continued selection for India. He cited their extensive career achievements and significant fan support as key factors. Ashwin noted that bowlers do not receive the same level of public backing. Rohit Sharma recently silenced retirement speculation with a century against England. The captain stated that external criticism
A large fire erupted in a Delhi residential building’s parking area. Two cylinders exploded, and four vehicles sustained damage in the blaze. Firefighters safely rescued eight individuals trapped within the building. The incident occurred in the Hari Nagar locality on Tuesday morning. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
