Live Updates

• JioStar is significantly expanding the "Bigg Boss" franchise by launching versions in six different languages. • The expansion features a high-profile lineup of hosts and stars, including Salman Khan, Mohanlal, and Sourav Ganguly. • This strategic move represents a major bet by JioStar to capture a broader regional audience within the $2.83 trillion global entertainment industry.

• The United States has intensified military strikes against Iranian targets following the death of a third American service member. • President Donald Trump stated that Iran was hit "very hard" in response to the recent casualties. • The escalation occurs amid regional instability, including Houthi accusations that Saudi Arabia attacked the Yemeni capital's airport, ending a long-term de facto truce.

• The Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced today, with a schedule consisting of 19 sittings running through August 13. • The government's legislative agenda for the session includes key priorities such as the Vande Mataram Bill and amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). • These proceedings are critical as the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha address significant legal updates and national policy changes.

• Brent crude oil prices surged 3%, climbing above $90 per barrel as tensions between the US and Iran intensify. • Bitcoin remains steady near $64,500, suggesting that sellers have not yet gained decisive control despite the geopolitical escalation. • Market analysts indicate that Bitcoin must achieve a convincing close above the $65,000-$66,000 supply zone to trigger further upward movement.

• The Indian stock market experienced a significant downturn, with the BSE Sensex dropping over 670 points and the NSE Nifty50 falling below the 24,200 mark. • This decline is attributed to a combination of recent corporate earnings announcements, global market cues, and shifting macroeconomic developments. • Investors are closely monitoring monsoon patterns and crude oil prices, as these factors directly impact food inflation and the Reserve Bank of India's future policy decisions.

• Iran has threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, vowing that "not a single drop" of oil will pass if U.S. "aggression" continues. • In a separate internal development, Iran's judiciary executed two men convicted of killing four police officers during protests earlier this year. • These escalations occur as the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran expands, potentially turning the Gulf region into a primary front of confrontation.

• On July 20, 2026, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a formal response to remarks made by New York City Mayor Mamdani. • The dispute centers on comments made by Mayor Mamdani regarding an arrest, though specific details of the incident were not elaborated in the update. • This clash highlights the ongoing diplomatic and political tension between local U.S. leadership and the Israeli government.