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Goldman Sachs has banned employees from trading on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, except for sports and entertainment bets. The bank's updated personal trading policy bars event contracts tied to elections, financial markets, Bitcoin prices and specific companies. Repeated violations can mean termination, and profits above $200 may be forfeited. JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America have introduced their own prediction market rules.

No question of ignoring former CM, says Satish Jarkiholi

President Trump indicated American forces might soon strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site. He stated the US closely monitors the heavily fortified location with advanced surveillance. Recent US strikes against Iran are described as retaliation for targeting commercial vessels. The naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has also been reinstated by the US Navy. Iran's nuclear situation is reportedly not progressing well, according to officials.

We have the right of prior usage, says Belagavi-based engineer

A district consumer commission ordered Northern Railway to pay Rs 80,000 to a couple. Their handbag containing a gold mangalsutra was stolen during a Rajdhani Express journey. The commission found the Railways guilty of deficiency in service for this incident. Railways contested the claim, citing un-booked luggage rules and lack of notice. However, evidence showed railway officials received the complaint and no attendant was present.

SC sets aside 27 judgments of Guahati High Court on foreigners, tells tribunals to adjudicate afresh; it says such declarations cannot be sustainable if “procedure adopted is mechanical, one-sided, or devoid of application of mind”

Panchayat members in Gumla allegedly accepted Rs 20,000 to conceal a child's rape. The money was reportedly used for a feast after the suspect's family paid the fine. Police arrested the teenage suspect after visiting the village on Sunday evening. A magisterial probe will verify if panchayat members shielded the suspect for cash. Authorities are investigating all aspects of the alleged crime and the feast.

CM said that at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's request, under the 'Ek Pedh Maa Ke Naam' campaign, 5 crore saplings were planted this year on June 5, which is World Environment Day. More than 35 crore saplings were planted last year, bringing the total to 242 crore saplings planted in the state over the past nine years.

Engineers developed a new solar panel design inspired by bee honeycombs. This innovative three-dimensional concave structure redirects reflected light back into the panel. Researchers report significant power output increases compared to conventional flat panels. The flexible metamaterial allows integration into curved surfaces and vehicles. This advancement expands solar power applications beyond traditional rooftop installations.

Responding to the controversy, Mr. Warring said there should indeed be no “sleeper cell” or “compromised leader” within the Congress

The bypoll was necessitated after Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti lost his assembly membership following his conviction in a cheating case

US President Trump has updated Congress on the recommencement of military action against Iran, marking the beginning of a new sixty-day operational phase for US forces. This escalation follows reported attacks on commercial shipping, attributed to Iran's supposed violation of a ceasefire. In response, the US has carried out several strikes, while Democrats assess potential legal actions to enforce compliance from the administration.

Stock market recommendations: Divi's Laboratories, Bajaj Finserv, Bharat Forge, and Coforge are the top stocks to buy recommended by Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research at Mirae Asset Sharekhan for July 14, 2026:

As the controversy surrounding the film and its removal continued unabated, political organisations, youth outfits and religious bodies have been organising public screenings of the film in villages and towns of Punjab

Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra urged Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike. Wangchuk's fast against examination irregularities reached sixteen days. Eminent citizens also appealed for the protesters to end their fast. They expressed concern over the protesters' worsening health conditions. Activists question the government's lack of dialogue with protesters.

Seva camps for Kanwar yatris will also be set up during Sravan to help the devotees in their journey

RSCIT admit card 2026: VMOU, Kota has released the RSCIT admit cards for candidates appearing in the July and August 2026 examination cycle. Candidates scheduled for the July 19 and August 2 exams can download their hall tickets from the official Permission Letter portal using their login credentials. The article includes the direct download link, step-by-step instructions to access the admit card, alternative download options through IT Gyan Kendras, required documents and the RSCIT examination pattern.