40,000 taxpayers withdraw bogus claims worth ₹1,045 crore
Around 40,000 taxpayers have revised their returns in the last four months, withdrawing bogus claims amounting to ₹1,045 crore, the Finance Ministry said. This follows Income Tax Department's outreach via SMS, emails and physical drives urging people to pay correct tax. The department warned that it will take strict action against continued fraudulent claims.
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11:21 am Wednesday, 16 July, 2025
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Around 40,000 taxpayers have revised their returns in the last four months, withdrawing bogus claims amounting to ₹1,045 crore, the Finance Ministry said. This follows Income Tax Department's outreach via SMS, emails and physical drives urging people to pay correct tax. The department warned that it will take strict action against continued fraudulent claims.
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Most accurate clock in the world made
Researchers at US' National Institute of Standards and Technology have created the most accurate atomic clock yet, capable of measuring time to the 19th decimal place. This 'quantum logic clock' uses quantum computing techniques that pair an electrically charged aluminium ion with a magnesium ion. The clock is also 2.6 times more stable than any other ion clock, scientists said.
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02:45 pm Wednesday, 16 July, 2025
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Researchers at US' National Institute of Standards and Technology have created the most accurate atomic clock yet, capable of measuring time to the 19th decimal place. This 'quantum logic clock' uses quantum computing techniques that pair an electrically charged aluminium ion with a magnesium ion. The clock is also 2.6 times more stable than any other ion clock, scientists said.
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England docked 2 points for slow over rate in Lord's Test, fined 10% of match fee
England have been docked two ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points for their slow over rate in their recently-completed match against India at Lord's Cricket Ground. As a result, England have slipped from the second to the third position on the WTC 2025-27 points table. Further, England players have been fined 10% of their match fee.
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12:14 pm Wednesday, 16 July, 2025
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England have been docked two ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points for their slow over rate in their recently-completed match against India at Lord's Cricket Ground. As a result, England have slipped from the second to the third position on the WTC 2025-27 points table. Further, England players have been fined 10% of their match fee.
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Israel bombs Syria's military headquarters
The Israeli army has said that it has bombed the entrance gate of the Syrian military headquarters in Damascus. The army's statement came soon after the sound of an explosion was heard in the Syrian capital. An Israeli strike had also hit the defence ministry in the capital, two Syrian security sources told Reuters.
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04:15 pm Wednesday, 16 July, 2025
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The Israeli army has said that it has bombed the entrance gate of the Syrian military headquarters in Damascus. The army's statement came soon after the sound of an explosion was heard in the Syrian capital. An Israeli strike had also hit the defence ministry in the capital, two Syrian security sources told Reuters.
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Explosions reported next to Syria's presidential palace as Israel attacks
Explosions have been reported next to the presidential palace in Syria's capital Damascus as Israeli forces launched airstrikes at the country, according to a Reuters witness. Earlier, massive airstrikes damaged the defence ministry in Damascus. Israel has vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria and demanded they withdraw.
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08:07 pm Wednesday, 16 July, 2025
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Explosions have been reported next to the presidential palace in Syria's capital Damascus as Israeli forces launched airstrikes at the country, according to a Reuters witness. Earlier, massive airstrikes damaged the defence ministry in Damascus. Israel has vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria and demanded they withdraw.
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Indian Army successfully tests Akash Prime air defence system at 15,000 ft in Ladakh
Indian Army today carried out successful trials of the indigenously developed Akash Prime air defence system at over 15,000 feet altitude in the Ladakh sector, ANI said citing defence officials. During the trials, the surface-to-air missiles registered two direct hits against very fast moving target aircraft in the very high altitude area in rarefied atmosphere.
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09:47 pm Wednesday, 16 July, 2025
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Indian Army today carried out successful trials of the indigenously developed Akash Prime air defence system at over 15,000 feet altitude in the Ladakh sector, ANI said citing defence officials. During the trials, the surface-to-air missiles registered two direct hits against very fast moving target aircraft in the very high altitude area in rarefied atmosphere.
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Delhi-Goa IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Mumbai over engine failure: Report
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa was forced to make an emergency landing at Mumbai airport on Wednesday. This was after its engine reportedly failed mid-air, PTI reported citing a source. "While the aircraft will undergo necessary checks and maintenance before resuming operations, an alternative aircraft has been arranged," an IndiGo spokesperson said.
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11:11 pm Wednesday, 16 July, 2025
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An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa was forced to make an emergency landing at Mumbai airport on Wednesday. This was after its engine reportedly failed mid-air, PTI reported citing a source. "While the aircraft will undergo necessary checks and maintenance before resuming operations, an alternative aircraft has been arranged," an IndiGo spokesperson said.
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B'desh halts Satyajit Ray's ancestral home's demolition, admits lapse after India's statement
Bangladesh has halted the demolition of filmmaker Satyajit Ray's ancestral home after objections from India and public criticism over the erasure of cultural heritage. India termed the action regrettable and offered to help restore the historic building. Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi said, "This...building...was never listed as a protected heritage structure. That was a lapse on our part."
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08:39 am Thursday, 17 July, 2025
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Bangladesh has halted the demolition of filmmaker Satyajit Ray's ancestral home after objections from India and public criticism over the erasure of cultural heritage. India termed the action regrettable and offered to help restore the historic building. Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi said, "This...building...was never listed as a protected heritage structure. That was a lapse on our part."
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Massive fire destroys Tomorrowland's main stage 2 days before opening
A massive fire destroyed the main stage at Tomorrowland festival in Belgium, just two days before the event was scheduled to open. "Our beloved main stage has been severely damaged," the organisers of the festival said. The organisers added that nobody was injured during the blaze. The cause of the blaze is yet to be ascertained.
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08:33 am Thursday, 17 July, 2025
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A massive fire destroyed the main stage at Tomorrowland festival in Belgium, just two days before the event was scheduled to open. "Our beloved main stage has been severely damaged," the organisers of the festival said. The organisers added that nobody was injured during the blaze. The cause of the blaze is yet to be ascertained.
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Andre Russell announces retirement from international cricket
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 37-year-old all-rounder will play his last two T20Is on July 20 and 22 against Australia at his homeground in Jamaica. "Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life," the two-time T20 World Cup champion said.
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08:17 am Thursday, 17 July, 2025
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West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 37-year-old all-rounder will play his last two T20Is on July 20 and 22 against Australia at his homeground in Jamaica. "Words cannot explain what it meant. To represent West Indies has been one of the proudest achievements in my life," the two-time T20 World Cup champion said.
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World's first cloned yak created
Scientists at China's Zhejiang University have successfully delivered world's first cloned yak through a caesarean section (C-section) in Tibet. The cloned calf weighed 33.5 kg at birth, making it heavier than most yak newborns, researchers said. The team used whole-genome selection and somatic cell cloning techniques to create the cloned yak.
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07:00 am Thursday, 17 July, 2025
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Scientists at China's Zhejiang University have successfully delivered world's first cloned yak through a caesarean section (C-section) in Tibet. The cloned calf weighed 33.5 kg at birth, making it heavier than most yak newborns, researchers said. The team used whole-genome selection and somatic cell cloning techniques to create the cloned yak.
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Babies born with DNA from 3 people in UK
Eight babies have been born in the UK through IVF using DNA from three people to prevent genetic disorders. The method combines the egg and sperm of the parents with a second egg from a donor woman. The donor woman's egg is used to replace faulty mitochondrial DNA, which is responsible for powering the cells in the body.
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09:28 am Thursday, 17 July, 2025
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Eight babies have been born in the UK through IVF using DNA from three people to prevent genetic disorders. The method combines the egg and sperm of the parents with a second egg from a donor woman. The donor woman's egg is used to replace faulty mitochondrial DNA, which is responsible for powering the cells in the body.
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Names of cleanest Indian cities announced, Indore tops
Indore bagged the cleanest city of India title for the eighth time in a row, while Surat ranked second in the 10 lakh-plus population category at the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The other cleanest cities in this category included Navi Mumbai (ranked third) and Vijayawada (ranked fourth).
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12:12 pm Thursday, 17 July, 2025
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Indore bagged the cleanest city of India title for the eighth time in a row, while Surat ranked second in the 10 lakh-plus population category at the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The other cleanest cities in this category included Navi Mumbai (ranked third) and Vijayawada (ranked fourth).
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R Praggnanandhaa beats world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
India's top-ranked chess player R Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in round 4 at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas. The 19-year-old won the match with white pieces in 39 moves. Praggnanandhaa holds a joint lead in the the eight-player Group White with 4.5 points.
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India's top-ranked chess player R Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in round 4 at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas. The 19-year-old won the match with white pieces in 39 moves. Praggnanandhaa holds a joint lead in the the eight-player Group White with 4.5 points.
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Largest piece of Mars on Earth sold for ₹45.5 crore in auction
The largest known piece of Mars ever found on Earth has been sold for $5.3 million (over ₹45.5 crore) at an auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York. The 24.5-kg meteorite, named NWA 16788, was discovered in Niger's Sahara Desert by a meteorite hunter in 2023. It was initially expected to fetch $2 million to $4 million.
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The largest known piece of Mars ever found on Earth has been sold for $5.3 million (over ₹45.5 crore) at an auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York. The 24.5-kg meteorite, named NWA 16788, was discovered in Niger's Sahara Desert by a meteorite hunter in 2023. It was initially expected to fetch $2 million to $4 million.
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Dogs can detect neurological diseases in humans years before symptoms appear: Study
Dogs can sniff out neurological diseases like Parkinson's years before symptoms appear, a new study has found. Conducted by the Universities of Bristol and Manchester in collaboration with Medical Detection Dogs, the research showed trained dogs could detect Parkinson's with 98% accuracy. The study found people with Parkinson's emit a distinct odour that can be identified from skin swabs.
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03:38 pm Thursday, 17 July, 2025
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Dogs can sniff out neurological diseases like Parkinson's years before symptoms appear, a new study has found. Conducted by the Universities of Bristol and Manchester in collaboration with Medical Detection Dogs, the research showed trained dogs could detect Parkinson's with 98% accuracy. The study found people with Parkinson's emit a distinct odour that can be identified from skin swabs.
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Artificial purple blood developed in Japan can be given to anyone
Artificial purple blood created by researchers at Japan's Nara Medical University is compatible with all blood types. Since March, it has been administered in 100-400 ml doses to volunteers. If no side effects are found, trials will move to test efficacy and safety. The blood, which can be stored without refrigeration for two years, is targeted for use by 2030.
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03:37 pm Thursday, 17 July, 2025
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Artificial purple blood created by researchers at Japan's Nara Medical University is compatible with all blood types. Since March, it has been administered in 100-400 ml doses to volunteers. If no side effects are found, trials will move to test efficacy and safety. The blood, which can be stored without refrigeration for two years, is targeted for use by 2030.
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India responds after NATO chief's threat over trade with Russia
The External Affairs Ministry has responded after NATO chief Mark Rutte threatened India with secondary sanctions over trade with Russia. The ministry's spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "Let me reiterate that securing the energy needs of our people is understandably an overriding priority for us...We would particularly caution against any double standards on the matter."
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04:23 pm Thursday, 17 July, 2025
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The External Affairs Ministry has responded after NATO chief Mark Rutte threatened India with secondary sanctions over trade with Russia. The ministry's spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "Let me reiterate that securing the energy needs of our people is understandably an overriding priority for us...We would particularly caution against any double standards on the matter."
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Pilots' body slams WSJ over report blaming pilot for Air India plane crash
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) condemned US-based Wall Street Journal after it claimed that the pilot cut off fuel, causing Air India plane crash. "Nowhere in the (probe) report has it been mentioned that the fuel control switch was turned off due to the pilot's mistake," FIP chief CS Randhawa said. "We will take action against them," he added.
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04:56 pm Thursday, 17 July, 2025
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The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) condemned US-based Wall Street Journal after it claimed that the pilot cut off fuel, causing Air India plane crash. "Nowhere in the (probe) report has it been mentioned that the fuel control switch was turned off due to the pilot's mistake," FIP chief CS Randhawa said. "We will take action against them," he added.
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Air India crash investigator criticises international media reports amid probe
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has criticised international media for "selective and unverified" reporting about Air India plane crash. Calling out the "irresponsible" reporting, it said, "This is not the time to create public anxiety or angst towards safety of Indian Aviation Industry." This came after US-based Wall Street Journal claimed that the pilot cut off fuel to engines.
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06:53 pm Thursday, 17 July, 2025
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The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has criticised international media for "selective and unverified" reporting about Air India plane crash. Calling out the "irresponsible" reporting, it said, "This is not the time to create public anxiety or angst towards safety of Indian Aviation Industry." This came after US-based Wall Street Journal claimed that the pilot cut off fuel to engines.
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