Spain’s Pedro Porro, right, celebrates with Mikel Merino and Nico Williams, left, after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup semifinal match between France and Spain
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Government to monitor Indian sailors’ status in real-time as Hormuz conflict claims more lives
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal ordered a comprehensive ‘Seafarer-First’ response on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) to safeguard Indian crew operating in the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz. The order comes as the maritime security situation in West Asia worsens following attacks on two merchant vessels in the Strait.
France vs Spain, World Cup semifinal: Oyarzabal, Porro score as Spain nullifies French attack to reach final
Spain suffocated France deep in the heart of Texas on Tuesday, powering into their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010 with a spellbinding 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro.
Passport is a document meant to ‘regulate the departure from India of citizens of India’: MEA spokesperson
An Indian passport is a document that is meant to “regulate the departure from India of citizens of India,” said the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday (July 14, 2026). The response came weeks after a government official referred to the Indian passport as a “travel document” and said that it is not a “citizenship document”.
‘Most ambitious and aspirational of FTAs’: India-U.K. trade deal set to come into force today
The India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and Double Contribution Convention (DCC) that are set to come into force on July 15 are a “gold standard” and one of the “most ambitious and aspirational free trade agreements” signed by India, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Tuesday (July 14, 2026).
Can’t English be considered an indigenous Indian language, asks Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) questioned the categorising of English as a “non-native language” by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in the three-language scheme, teaming the tongue spoken in India for over 300 years and used for official communication in at least five States with others like German, Spanish, Arabic, and French.
Supreme Court reprimands comedian Samay Raina, imposes ₹3 lakh costs on him and four others
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) pulled up comedian Samay Raina for failing to comply with its earlier directions to host persons with disabilities on his digital platforms at least twice a month, and to use his platforms to raise awareness and funds for children suffering from rare disorders such as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). The court imposed costs of ₹3 lakh each on Mr. Raina and four other social media influencers for violating its directions.
Trump withdraws planned 20% levy on Hormuz ships; attacks intensify
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday (July 14) backtracked on plans to charge ships for using the Strait of Hormuz, saying Gulf countries would instead invest in the United States. Another wave of U.S. strikes on Iran, and Iranian attacks on shipping and American allies, left an interim peace deal in tatters.
ENG vs IND 1st ODI: Axar and Gill do the star turn as India goes one up
Shubman Gill had promised that there would be a marked difference in the “atmosphere and feelings” as India transitioned from a bruising T20I experience in the British Isles to the ODIs. On Tuesday at Edgbaston, under pleasant summer skies and consistent breeze, deeds matched words as India notched up a morale-boosting six-wicket victory over England to lead the three-match series 1-0.
India blames Pakistan for protests in PoK, seeks accountability
Protests across multiple districts of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on Tuesday (July 14, 2026), a day ahead of the July 15 long march call by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), have drawn attention in India amid indications of a deepening agitation there.
Iran slams U.K. plan to ban support for Revolutionary Guards
Iran slammed on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) a British plan to ban support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, alongside an Iran-linked group accused of a series of attacks against the Jewish community. The Foreign Ministry “condemns the hostile act of the British government… as unjustified, irresponsible and contrary to the fundamental principles and rules of international law”, it said in a statement.
Published – July 15, 2026 06:23 am IST
