Delhi teen builds AI tool to fix potholes after parents' accident
A 15-year-old Delhi boy named Parth built an AI-based citizen-driven platform, Project Sadak, to fix potholes in the city after his parents once suffered a road accident. The boy built an app which lets people submit complaints for analysis by AI, and the platform then sends emails to authorities. The boy had built it from scratch after teaching himself coding.
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09:16 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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A 15-year-old Delhi boy named Parth built an AI-based citizen-driven platform, Project Sadak, to fix potholes in the city after his parents once suffered a road accident. The boy built an app which lets people submit complaints for analysis by AI, and the platform then sends emails to authorities. The boy had built it from scratch after teaching himself coding.
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In a reversal, Russia buys petrol from India
Russia has started importing petrol from India to ease domestic fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks on its refineries, reported Reuters. This has marked a reversal in energy trade between the countries. India, the second largest buyer of Russian oil, has already dispatched 60,000 metric tonnes of petrol to Russia, stated industry sources. Russia has witnessed record petrol price increase.
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09:59 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Russia has started importing petrol from India to ease domestic fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks on its refineries, reported Reuters. This has marked a reversal in energy trade between the countries. India, the second largest buyer of Russian oil, has already dispatched 60,000 metric tonnes of petrol to Russia, stated industry sources. Russia has witnessed record petrol price increase.
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Humans prefer to walk anticlockwise: Study
A Nature Communications study by researchers from Japan and Spain has found that humans prefer to walk anticlockwise. The researchers first noticed the pattern accidentally during COVID-19 social distancing research in Spain. They said the exact reason remains unclear, though it may be linked to body asymmetry, brain coordination or biomechanics.
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09:49 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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A Nature Communications study by researchers from Japan and Spain has found that humans prefer to walk anticlockwise. The researchers first noticed the pattern accidentally during COVID-19 social distancing research in Spain. They said the exact reason remains unclear, though it may be linked to body asymmetry, brain coordination or biomechanics.
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Toddlers kept in washing machines, locked in toilets at daycare at Capgemini campus in Bengaluru
Toddlers were kept in the drum of a front-loading washing machine and locked in bathrooms to silence them when they cried at a daycare centre operating inside the HAL campus of Capgemini in Bengaluru. A case has been filed against five women caregivers at the centre. Videos purportedly showing the abuse have surfaced on social media.
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10:11 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Toddlers were kept in the drum of a front-loading washing machine and locked in bathrooms to silence them when they cried at a daycare centre operating inside the HAL campus of Capgemini in Bengaluru. A case has been filed against five women caregivers at the centre. Videos purportedly showing the abuse have surfaced on social media.
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10:11 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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I learnt English to understand Michael Jackson's lyrics: Meloni
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni said that she has always been passionate about languages and once wanted to become an interpreter. "I learned English because I was a [pop legend] Michael Jackson fan. I wanted to understand what the lyrics were saying," she said. Earlier in 2024, Meloni had said she wanted to meet Jackson but he died too soon.
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10:06 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni said that she has always been passionate about languages and once wanted to become an interpreter. "I learned English because I was a [pop legend] Michael Jackson fan. I wanted to understand what the lyrics were saying," she said. Earlier in 2024, Meloni had said she wanted to meet Jackson but he died too soon.
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10:06 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Which TMC leaders have been attacked with eggs?
TMC MP Mahua Moitra was attacked with eggs on Wednesday. Before her, TMC MP and Mamata Banerjee's nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, was attacked with eggs. Eggs were also thrown at TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh, ex-TMC minister Ujjal Biswas, TMC leader Sujoy Hazra, TMC MLA Madan Mitra, Former TMC MLA Ramendu Sinharay and ex-TMC minister Udayan Guha in separate incidents.
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10:05 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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TMC MP Mahua Moitra was attacked with eggs on Wednesday. Before her, TMC MP and Mamata Banerjee's nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, was attacked with eggs. Eggs were also thrown at TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh, ex-TMC minister Ujjal Biswas, TMC leader Sujoy Hazra, TMC MLA Madan Mitra, Former TMC MLA Ramendu Sinharay and ex-TMC minister Udayan Guha in separate incidents.
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10:05 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi benched again, wait for Team India debut continues
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was benched again as India left him out of the playing XI for the first T20I against England at Chester-le-Street. The 15-year-old, who was also not picked for the two T20Is against Ireland, is yet to debut for the senior team. India had lost the T20I series against Ireland 0-2.
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10:02 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was benched again as India left him out of the playing XI for the first T20I against England at Chester-le-Street. The 15-year-old, who was also not picked for the two T20Is against Ireland, is yet to debut for the senior team. India had lost the T20I series against Ireland 0-2.
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10:02 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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What all assurances has WhatsApp given after govt stopped username feature rollout?
A WhatsApp spokesperson told NDTV Profit that phone numbers will still be required and multiple safeguards will be adopted to prevent scams after the Centre halted the username feature rollout. Lookalike derivatives of known names will be held, there'll be a block against guessing usernames and a limit to how many new people a user can contact, the spokesperson added.
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10:26 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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A WhatsApp spokesperson told NDTV Profit that phone numbers will still be required and multiple safeguards will be adopted to prevent scams after the Centre halted the username feature rollout. Lookalike derivatives of known names will be held, there'll be a block against guessing usernames and a limit to how many new people a user can contact, the spokesperson added.
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Mexico President condoles death of 3 people during FIFA WC celebrations
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed condolences after three people died of asphyxiation during celebrations in Mexico City following the national team's win over Ecuador in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. "Our solidarity and support go out to the families of the three people who sadly lost their lives," she said. Over a million people reportedly gathered for celebrations.
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10:44 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed condolences after three people died of asphyxiation during celebrations in Mexico City following the national team's win over Ecuador in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. "Our solidarity and support go out to the families of the three people who sadly lost their lives," she said. Over a million people reportedly gathered for celebrations.
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What do you want to talk to Pak about: Congress MP Manish on letter urging India-Pak dialogue
After 100 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan called for restoring dialogue and normalcy between India and Pakistan, Congress MP Manish Tewari asked what they wanted to talk to Pakistan about. "This misty-eyed romanticism about wanting to normalise relationships with a country which has been hell-bent upon creating mayhem and terror in India is completely inexplicable," he added.
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10:42 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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After 100 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan called for restoring dialogue and normalcy between India and Pakistan, Congress MP Manish Tewari asked what they wanted to talk to Pakistan about. "This misty-eyed romanticism about wanting to normalise relationships with a country which has been hell-bent upon creating mayhem and terror in India is completely inexplicable," he added.
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Using Iran deal to refill oil market, yet to decide next step: Vance
US Vice President JD Vance admitted that Donald Trump's MoU with Iran is only to "refill" markets and ensure "significantly less pressure on the global energy economy". Acknowledging high oil prices, Vance added, "I think what the president wants to do is use this MoU to refill the world's oil economy, refill some stocks, and then...see where they end up."
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10:39 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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US Vice President JD Vance admitted that Donald Trump's MoU with Iran is only to "refill" markets and ensure "significantly less pressure on the global energy economy". Acknowledging high oil prices, Vance added, "I think what the president wants to do is use this MoU to refill the world's oil economy, refill some stocks, and then...see where they end up."
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10:39 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Users will still need phone numbers to use app: WhatsApp after India halts username rollout
After Centre halted WhatsApp's username feature rollout, a spokesperson for the Meta subsidiary told NDTV Profit that users will still need a phone number to use the messaging platform. Moreover, high-profile names will be reserved, the spokesperson added. "It's felt that the feature may materially increase...online fraud, phishing, digital arrest scams and impersonation attacks," Centre had said.
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10:37 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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After Centre halted WhatsApp's username feature rollout, a spokesperson for the Meta subsidiary told NDTV Profit that users will still need a phone number to use the messaging platform. Moreover, high-profile names will be reserved, the spokesperson added. "It's felt that the feature may materially increase...online fraud, phishing, digital arrest scams and impersonation attacks," Centre had said.
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FIFA detects 89,000 abusive social media posts during WC 2026, 11% of them racist
FIFA said its Social Media Protection Service detected 89,000 abusive posts on social media during World Cup 2026 group stage, with 11% of them being racist. This is a 13-fold increase compared to the same phase of the FIFA World Cup 2022. In total, 2,028,214 comments were moderated during the group stage matches, a 400% increase from the 2022 edition.
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10:33 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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FIFA said its Social Media Protection Service detected 89,000 abusive posts on social media during World Cup 2026 group stage, with 11% of them being racist. This is a 13-fold increase compared to the same phase of the FIFA World Cup 2022. In total, 2,028,214 comments were moderated during the group stage matches, a 400% increase from the 2022 edition.
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10:33 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Video shows people beating the heat by taking refuge inside IKEA stores in Paris
Amid intense heatwave in Europe, a video showing people escaping heat by taking refuge inside IKEA stores in Paris has gone viral. In the video, some people were seen lying on beds, while others sat on sofas and armchairs in the air-conditioned space. "Turns out IKEA is the hottest tourist attraction…and the coolest place in town," a person commented.
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10:57 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Amid intense heatwave in Europe, a video showing people escaping heat by taking refuge inside IKEA stores in Paris has gone viral. In the video, some people were seen lying on beds, while others sat on sofas and armchairs in the air-conditioned space. "Turns out IKEA is the hottest tourist attraction…and the coolest place in town," a person commented.
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10:57 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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French govt could face no-confidence motion over heatwave handling
French PM Sébastien Lecornu's minority government could face a no-confidence motion over its handling of the record heatwave in France, which led to 1,000 excess deaths. The Green Party lawmakers announced that they will put forward the vote. The motion is, however, unlikely to succeed without the backing of other opposition parties, including the far-right National Rally or the Socialists.
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10:55 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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French PM Sébastien Lecornu's minority government could face a no-confidence motion over its handling of the record heatwave in France, which led to 1,000 excess deaths. The Green Party lawmakers announced that they will put forward the vote. The motion is, however, unlikely to succeed without the backing of other opposition parties, including the far-right National Rally or the Socialists.
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FIFA clarifies Germany's disallowed goal after head coach calls decision 'scandal'
FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina explained Germany's extra-time goal against Paraguay was disallowed because Waldemar Anton obstructed goalkeeper Orlando Gill before Tah's header. He said players may hold position, but moving deliberately to block opponent without playing ball is foul, especially against goalkeepers. Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann had labelled the decision "scandal".
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10:53 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina explained Germany's extra-time goal against Paraguay was disallowed because Waldemar Anton obstructed goalkeeper Orlando Gill before Tah's header. He said players may hold position, but moving deliberately to block opponent without playing ball is foul, especially against goalkeepers. Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann had labelled the decision "scandal".
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Video shows cow with a '5th leg' on top of its head in China
A purported video of a cow with a 'fifth leg' growing from the top of its head in China has surfaced online. The cow's owner claimed that several people have offered him large sums of money to buy the animal after seeing it. A person can be seen lifting the hoof-like growth to show it is attached to the head.
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10:51 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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A purported video of a cow with a 'fifth leg' growing from the top of its head in China has surfaced online. The cow's owner claimed that several people have offered him large sums of money to buy the animal after seeing it. A person can be seen lifting the hoof-like growth to show it is attached to the head.
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In a filmy moment, thief wanted in 3 states dangles from moving train as cops chase him
A notorious thief, wanted in three states, has been arrested in Kerala after a dramatic chase on a moving train. In a video shared by RPF, he was seen dangling from the train after attacking two officers who questioned him during a late-night patrol. After boarding trains with valid tickets, he'd steal bags, jewellery and laptops, particularly from AC coaches.
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10:47 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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A notorious thief, wanted in three states, has been arrested in Kerala after a dramatic chase on a moving train. In a video shared by RPF, he was seen dangling from the train after attacking two officers who questioned him during a late-night patrol. After boarding trains with valid tickets, he'd steal bags, jewellery and laptops, particularly from AC coaches.
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BMC suspends 3 officers after 11-yr-old dies as tree falls on bus
After 11-year-old student Vihaan Srivastav died after a tree fell on a school bus in Mumbai's Chembur, the BMC suspended three officers and formed a two-member committee to investigate the incident. Meanwhile, BMC records showed that its garden and tree department had earlier issued two showcause notices warning that excavation around tree was being carried out in an unscientific manner.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
11:06 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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After 11-year-old student Vihaan Srivastav died after a tree fell on a school bus in Mumbai's Chembur, the BMC suspended three officers and formed a two-member committee to investigate the incident. Meanwhile, BMC records showed that its garden and tree department had earlier issued two showcause notices warning that excavation around tree was being carried out in an unscientific manner.
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England beat DR Congo 2-1 after comeback, to face Mexico in World Cup Round of 16
England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match and enter the Round of 16. DR Congo took the lead in the seventh minute before England captain Harry Kane scored goals in 75th and 86th minutes to complete the comeback. England will now face Mexico in the Round of 16.
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11:33 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match and enter the Round of 16. DR Congo took the lead in the seventh minute before England captain Harry Kane scored goals in 75th and 86th minutes to complete the comeback. England will now face Mexico in the Round of 16.
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11:33 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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