Scientists demonstrated logical magic state distillation on a neutral-atom quantum computer for the first time, achieving a breakthrough in quantum computing, according to a study published in Nature. Notably, magic state distillation was first proposed 20 years ago. Dr Sergio Cantu, one of the authors of the study, called this "a key step toward scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing"

Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Brentford's dynamic midfielder Bryan Mbeumo, in what could be one of the club's most significant moves of the summer transfer window. As per trusted transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the deal will see Mbeumo join the Red Devils on a five-year contract, with the option to extend for an additional season.

High shareholder numbers reflect strong public trust and liquidity. Tata Motors leads Indian companies with 67,28,246 shareholders, followed by Yes Bank and Vodafone Idea. The list showcases diverse investor interest across automotive, banking, telecom, infrastructure (IRFC), finance (JIO Financial), and renewable energy (Suzlon), with a strong presence of the Tata Group and Reliance entities.

Nine in ten small options traders lose money, SEBI data shows. Yet the allure of quick profits, low entry costs and high leverage keeps retail investors coming back. With institutional players using complex strategies and large capital, retail traders face steep odds often without fully realising it.

Waaree Renewable Technologies (WRTL) reported exceptional Q1FY26 results. Revenue surged 155.20% to ₹603.19 crores, and Profit After Tax jumped 206.77% to ₹86.39 crores. With a strong 3.15 GWp unexecuted order book and strategic expansion, WRTL is well-positioned for continued growth. The company boasts a market cap of over ₹12,000 crore and a 274% CAGR profit growth over five years.

The Telangana Drugs Control Administration has recently taken on the role of enforcer beyond its traditional regulatory mandate, with drug inspectors directly arresting distributors of counterfeit medicines. The agency’s newfound power is based on an obscure legal clause from a pre-Independence law; as such, the process has been anything but conventional.

Patanjali Foods Limited's Board has recommended a 2:1 bonus issue, subject to shareholder approval. This means two new shares for every one held, capitalising reserves. Approximately 72.5 crore new shares will be issued, increasing the company's paid-up share capital from ₹72.50 crore to ₹217.50 crore post-bonus, reflecting strong financial health and growth.

Ace investor Mukul Agrawal sold 18 lakh shares in Enviro Infra Engineers (EIEL) during Q1FY26. EIEL, a leader in water and wastewater treatment, recently secured new projects worth ₹306.30 crore for STPs in Chhattisgarh and expanded into Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) with a ₹400 crore MIDC project. The company also strategically acquired two solar power projects totalling 69 MW (AC).

Indian equity indices declined, with Sensex dropping over 500 points to 81,757 and Nifty closing at 24,968. This decline was largely due to intensified selling by FIIs who pulled out over ₹10 crore in July. Weak Q1 earnings from Axis Bank and cautious global sentiment further weighed on investor confidence. Rising oil prices also added to concerns over input costs.

Brentford’s forward Bryan Mbeumo is set to become Manchester United’s latest signing of the ongoing summer transfer window. After working on a deal for a better part of two months, Manchester United's third bid for the Cameroon international has been accepted by Brentford. Earlier, United snapped up Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha and Paraguay’s left-back Diego Leon.

New Zealand batter Tim Robinson has been dropped from T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on July 18 (Friday) despite claiming the Player of the Match award in the previous game against South Africa. As a cover, a player comes into the side only when first-choice players are unavailable. Since Rachin Ravindra was fit and available, the 23-year-old was dropped.

Building loyalty in ecommerce now depends on understanding each shopper deeply. Agentic AI leverages customer data to trigger personalised loyalty rewards, re-engagement campaigns, and timely support. This creates experiences that feel less like mass marketing and more like a curated, one-on-one interaction.

Launching a website is just the start, regular updates are essential to keep it relevant. Ongoing maintenance covers performance checks, security fixes, content updates, and new feature rollouts. This continuous effort ensures your website stays fast, secure, and in tune with changing user needs and industry standards.

Growth in India's large IT services firms TCS, Wipro and others may be slowing, while smaller, focused players like KPIT and Persistent are growing faster, aided by engineering R&D demand. In a maturing sector, discretionary tech spend is shrinking, AI is reducing effort-based billing, and investors are re-evaluating what they're willing to pay for slower growth.

Focusing only on carbon ignores other key sustainability factors like water use, material sourcing, and community impact. Holistic sustainability metrics paint a fuller picture of brand responsibility. Tracking these numbers helps ensure balanced progress across environmental, social, and governance priorities.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said that all the political parties are backing Justice Yashwant Varma's removal over the recovery of large amount of cash from his residence. "When it comes to corruption in the judiciary, we have to stand together," he stated. Justice Varma has challenged his impeachment in the Supreme Court.

Quantum-first simulation firm BQP has raised $5M in an oversubscribed seed round after signing a pilot deal with the US Air Force Research Lab. The funding will accelerate its digital twin platform BQPhy® for aerospace, defence, and semiconductors. Built for hybrid architectures, BQPhy boosts simulation speed today, while advancing future quantum-native solvers for mission-critical industries.

Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed and Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar are two terrorists wanted in India and protected by Pakistan. Islamic preacher and LeT leader Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, mob boss Dawood Ibrahim are also under protection of Pakistani government. Indian Mujahideen Founder Iqbal Bhatkal and his brother Riyaz are said to be in Karachi.

The Supreme Court has acquitted a man in an alleged case of rape after noting that the prosecutrix only made a positive statement about the occurrence of sexual intercourse & didn't imply the same to be against her will. Absence of consent is the sine qua non to sustain a charge under Section 376 of the IPC, it held.

Rains returned to Hyderabad and Telangana on July 17, ending a brief dry spell but causing traffic woes due to waterlogging. Thalkondapally recorded the highest rainfall at 149.3 mm. The IMD issued a yellow alert for July 18, forecasting cloudy skies, light to moderate rain with gusty winds, hazy mornings, and temperatures between 32°C and 22°C.

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries reported a 75.8% YoY rise in its profit after tax in the April-June 2025 period, up from ₹17,448 crore in April-June 2024 to ₹30,681 crore. It saw an over 9.5% YoY rise in its revenue from ₹2.40 lakh crore to ₹2.63 lakh crore and a 4.44% YoY rise in expenses. It also reported ₹19.95 basic earnings/share.

Justin Bieber's $31 million debt to record executive Scooter Braun depends on the sale of Rhode Beauty, his wife Hailey Bieber's company, reported TMZ. It's reported that Justin won't pay his debt till Rhode deal is close and fully funded. Justin reportedly owes Scooter's company HYBE $26 million for cancelling 'Justice Tour' and additional $5 million in commissions to Scooter.

Oscar-winning lyricist Alan Bergman, best known for 'The Way We Were', passed away at the age of 99, confirmed family spokesperson Ken Sunshine. The lyricist suffered from respiratory issues, but "continued to write songs till very end", read the statement. Alan, along with his wife Marilyn, produced multiple songs for artists like Michael Jackson, Tony Bennett and Barbara Streisand.

Actress Dipika Kakar, who went through surgery for cancer, will return to the small screen alongside Vivian Dsena, reported India Forums. Vivian and Dipika are reportedly in talks for a TV show developed by Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta's production house, Dreamiyata Entertainment. Both have neither confirmed nor denied the claims. Dipika said her return "depends upon doctor's suggestion".

As the world increasingly embraces sustainability and eco-friendly practices for a better future, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is taking a bold step forward. It has announced plans to replace traditional plastic packaging for its popular Nandini brand with plant-based materials derived from corn and sugarcane. This eco-friendly packaging will replace the conventional polythene packets.