PM Modi calls Japan PM Takaichi 'chhoti behen' during her India visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi his "chhoti behen" (younger sister) while holding a joint briefing during her India visit. PM Modi also said "Konnichiwa" ('hello' in Japanese) to greet her and said "arigato gozaimasu" ('thank you' in Japanese) at the end of his speech. PM Takaichi was seen smiling after PM Modi's remarks.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi his "chhoti behen" (younger sister) while holding a joint briefing during her India visit. PM Modi also said "Konnichiwa" ('hello' in Japanese) to greet her and said "arigato gozaimasu" ('thank you' in Japanese) at the end of his speech. PM Takaichi was seen smiling after PM Modi's remarks.
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India-bound oil tanker survives gunfire near Hormuz, reaches Odisha
An India-bound oil tanker safely reached Odisha’s Paradip Port after coming under gunfire while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, several reports stated. MT Sanmar Herald, which was carrying nearly two million barrels of Iraqi crude oil, reportedly encountered gunfire near Iranian waters amid tensions in West Asia. The ship sustained shrapnel damage to its bridge during the incident.
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An India-bound oil tanker safely reached Odisha’s Paradip Port after coming under gunfire while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, several reports stated. MT Sanmar Herald, which was carrying nearly two million barrels of Iraqi crude oil, reportedly encountered gunfire near Iranian waters amid tensions in West Asia. The ship sustained shrapnel damage to its bridge during the incident.
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How are Trump's ₹13,000 crore earnings from crypto linked to Pakistan?
Cryptocurrency generated around $1.4 billion (over ₹13,000 crore) in US President Donald Trump's 2025 income. His companies received almost $800 million for World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralised finance application managed by his family which signed stablecoin partnership with Pakistan government. Pakistan Crypto Council signed a deal with WLF just days after the Pahalgam terror attack.
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02:21 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Cryptocurrency generated around $1.4 billion (over ₹13,000 crore) in US President Donald Trump's 2025 income. His companies received almost $800 million for World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralised finance application managed by his family which signed stablecoin partnership with Pakistan government. Pakistan Crypto Council signed a deal with WLF just days after the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Congress passed resolution in 1923 to release Savarkar: Grandnephew tells court
Satyaki Savarkar, VD Savarkar's grandnephew, told court in Pune that Indian National Congress' Kakinada session in 1923 had passed a resolution seeking Savarkar's release. He claimed resolution was passed because Savarkar's popularity was growing and public pressure for his release was mounting. "Savarkar wasn't released due to...petitions but efforts made in National Assembly in 1937," he stated.
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02:18 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Satyaki Savarkar, VD Savarkar's grandnephew, told court in Pune that Indian National Congress' Kakinada session in 1923 had passed a resolution seeking Savarkar's release. He claimed resolution was passed because Savarkar's popularity was growing and public pressure for his release was mounting. "Savarkar wasn't released due to...petitions but efforts made in National Assembly in 1937," he stated.
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NEET-UG 2026 re-exam results to be declared by July 20: Report
The result of the re-National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test will be announced by July 20, HT reported, citing a senior official. The exam was conducted on June 21 after the cancellation of the May 3 NEET-UG due to alleged paper leak concerns involving over 20 lakh candidates. The NTA had released the provisional answer key for the NEET-UG retest on June 25.
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02:37 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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The result of the re-National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test will be announced by July 20, HT reported, citing a senior official. The exam was conducted on June 21 after the cancellation of the May 3 NEET-UG due to alleged paper leak concerns involving over 20 lakh candidates. The NTA had released the provisional answer key for the NEET-UG retest on June 25.
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SC quashes tribunal order over use of fake & hallucinated AI citations, terms it 'Catastrophic'
Supreme Court has set aside NCLT and NCLAT's judgments in an Essel Infraprojects insolvency case after finding they relied on non-existent, fake and hallucinated AI-generated precedents. Comparing it to methyl isocyanide (highly toxic liquid), the apex court said, "Invisible, insidious, and catastrophic, by the time anyone notices...[it] takes away the very lifeline of judicial determination."
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02:33 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Supreme Court has set aside NCLT and NCLAT's judgments in an Essel Infraprojects insolvency case after finding they relied on non-existent, fake and hallucinated AI-generated precedents. Comparing it to methyl isocyanide (highly toxic liquid), the apex court said, "Invisible, insidious, and catastrophic, by the time anyone notices...[it] takes away the very lifeline of judicial determination."
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Mahesh Bhatt announces retirement from direction
National Film Award-winning filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt announced his retirement from direction. The 77-year-old had made his directorial comeback after two decades with his last film 'Sadak 2' in 2020. "The content is pre-decided. Before you even begin writing, you already know what kind of film has to be made," said Bhatt. He's known for 'Arth', 'Tamanna', 'Saaransh', 'Sadak' and 'Duplicate'.
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02:57 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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National Film Award-winning filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt announced his retirement from direction. The 77-year-old had made his directorial comeback after two decades with his last film 'Sadak 2' in 2020. "The content is pre-decided. Before you even begin writing, you already know what kind of film has to be made," said Bhatt. He's known for 'Arth', 'Tamanna', 'Saaransh', 'Sadak' and 'Duplicate'.
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Trump takes first flight aboard Qatar-gifted Air Force One
US President Donald Trump travelled aboard the new Air Force One for the first time on Wednesday. “You can do two things: You can low-key it, or you can show it," Trump said, adding that he was proud of the plane. The $400 million aircraft featuring plush carpets, lie-flat seats and wood-paneling, was gifted to the US government by Qatar.
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02:55 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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US President Donald Trump travelled aboard the new Air Force One for the first time on Wednesday. “You can do two things: You can low-key it, or you can show it," Trump said, adding that he was proud of the plane. The $400 million aircraft featuring plush carpets, lie-flat seats and wood-paneling, was gifted to the US government by Qatar.
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Planned 17 lakh satellites 'devastating' for astronomy: Study
A new European Southern Observatory (ESO) study has found that current proposals to launch over 17 lakh satellites into orbit, including extremely bright ones, could have "devastating consequences for astronomy". According to the study, no more than 100,000 faint satellites, below naked-eye visibility, should orbit Earth to safeguard our ability to observe the night sky with modern telescopes.
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02:52 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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A new European Southern Observatory (ESO) study has found that current proposals to launch over 17 lakh satellites into orbit, including extremely bright ones, could have "devastating consequences for astronomy". According to the study, no more than 100,000 faint satellites, below naked-eye visibility, should orbit Earth to safeguard our ability to observe the night sky with modern telescopes.
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Navy commandos thwart piracy bid on India-bound vessel, rescue one Indian
Indian Navy Marine Commandos (MARCOS) thwarted a piracy attempt on the MV Golden Arsenal vessel that was carrying critical cargo for India in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday. The commandos on the Indian Navy warship INS Trikand safeguarded the crew, which had an Indian national on board. The pirates fled as the warship was coming towards the affected ship.
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02:51 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Indian Navy Marine Commandos (MARCOS) thwarted a piracy attempt on the MV Golden Arsenal vessel that was carrying critical cargo for India in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday. The commandos on the Indian Navy warship INS Trikand safeguarded the crew, which had an Indian national on board. The pirates fled as the warship was coming towards the affected ship.
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Parliamentary panel suggests major changes in NEET & NTA after leak controversy
A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, led by Congress MP Mukul Wasnik, has recommended conducting NEET-UG in multiple phases across states to ease logistical challenges and improve exam security. It also recommended that NTA, currently an autonomous body under the Education Ministry, be given statutory status through a law passed by Parliament. This follows the NEET leak controversy.
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02:47 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, led by Congress MP Mukul Wasnik, has recommended conducting NEET-UG in multiple phases across states to ease logistical challenges and improve exam security. It also recommended that NTA, currently an autonomous body under the Education Ministry, be given statutory status through a law passed by Parliament. This follows the NEET leak controversy.
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WhatsApp to charge businesses on per-token basis for using AI agents form August 1
Meta announced that it will charge WhatsApp Business users on a per-token basis for the use of its AI agent Meta Business Agent starting August 1. A global rate of $2 (₹190) per million tokens will be imposed. “One message typically consumes about 20,000-25,000 tokens,” it added. Moreover, it will bring back per-message charges for service messages from October 1.
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03:14 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Meta announced that it will charge WhatsApp Business users on a per-token basis for the use of its AI agent Meta Business Agent starting August 1. A global rate of $2 (₹190) per million tokens will be imposed. “One message typically consumes about 20,000-25,000 tokens,” it added. Moreover, it will bring back per-message charges for service messages from October 1.
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UN slams Pakistan over reconstruction at Taxila world heritage site, issues warning
The United Nations (UN) has criticised Pakistan over conservation work at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Taxila. UN warned Pakistan to reverse "reconstruction" at the Mohra Moradu and Sirkap archaeological sites or risk losing Taxila's World Heritage status. Photos showed new stonework replacing parts of ancient walls, while reconstruction increased the height of several structures.
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03:11 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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The United Nations (UN) has criticised Pakistan over conservation work at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Taxila. UN warned Pakistan to reverse "reconstruction" at the Mohra Moradu and Sirkap archaeological sites or risk losing Taxila's World Heritage status. Photos showed new stonework replacing parts of ancient walls, while reconstruction increased the height of several structures.
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Uttarakhand scraps Madrasa Board, becomes 1st state to do so
Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to abolish its statutory Madrasa Board and replace it with the Uttarakhand State Authority for Minority Education (USAME). Unlike the earlier board, which oversaw only madrasas, USAME will regulate educational institutions run by all six notified minority communities. The state currently has 452 registered madrasas and recently sealed more than 200.
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03:09 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to abolish its statutory Madrasa Board and replace it with the Uttarakhand State Authority for Minority Education (USAME). Unlike the earlier board, which oversaw only madrasas, USAME will regulate educational institutions run by all six notified minority communities. The state currently has 452 registered madrasas and recently sealed more than 200.
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Delhi mandates Work From Home for 50% employees in winters every year to control pollution
Delhi government has mandated 50% of employees in government and private offices to work from home from November 1 to January 31 every year to control pollution in the national capital. Delhi government offices will operate from 10 am to 6:30 pm during the period. Private firms have been directed to promote carpooling, ride-sharing, and greater use of public transport.
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Delhi government has mandated 50% of employees in government and private offices to work from home from November 1 to January 31 every year to control pollution in the national capital. Delhi government offices will operate from 10 am to 6:30 pm during the period. Private firms have been directed to promote carpooling, ride-sharing, and greater use of public transport.
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Ethanol blending in petrol began under UPA govt: BJP amid rising concerns
Amid concerns over ethanol-blended petrol, BJP's Amit Malviya said the programme was initiated under the UPA government. A pilot blending programme was launched in 2001 with the official Gazette notification in 2013, he said. "E5 (5% ethanol blending) was rolled out across multiple states by 2006," Malviya informed, adding that "Public debate should be informed by facts, not selective matters."
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03:01 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Amid concerns over ethanol-blended petrol, BJP's Amit Malviya said the programme was initiated under the UPA government. A pilot blending programme was launched in 2001 with the official Gazette notification in 2013, he said. "E5 (5% ethanol blending) was rolled out across multiple states by 2006," Malviya informed, adding that "Public debate should be informed by facts, not selective matters."
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4 years since Bumrah broke world record for scoring most runs in an over in a Test match
India pacer Jasprit Bumrah broke the world record for scoring most runs in an over in a Test on July 2, 2022. He scored 29 runs off England pacer Stuart Broad's over in first innings of Edgbaston Test. Bumrah slammed four fours and two sixes, and took a single. Broad conceded 35 runs in the over, including six extras.
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03:01 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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India pacer Jasprit Bumrah broke the world record for scoring most runs in an over in a Test on July 2, 2022. He scored 29 runs off England pacer Stuart Broad's over in first innings of Edgbaston Test. Bumrah slammed four fours and two sixes, and took a single. Broad conceded 35 runs in the over, including six extras.
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Mexico fans' celebration after World Cup win over Ecuador triggers 'earthquake'
Mexico fans celebrating their 2-0 World Cup win over Ecuador caused ground vibrations that were detected by a nearby seismic station, reports said. The activity was described as an artificial seismic signal. The artificial tremors were reportedly caused by fans jumping and cheering near Estadio Azteca in Mexico City after Mexico reached the Round of 16.
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03:28 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Mexico fans celebrating their 2-0 World Cup win over Ecuador caused ground vibrations that were detected by a nearby seismic station, reports said. The activity was described as an artificial seismic signal. The artificial tremors were reportedly caused by fans jumping and cheering near Estadio Azteca in Mexico City after Mexico reached the Round of 16.
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What happens if individual misses BLO's home visit during SIR exercise?
If a Booth Level Officer (BLO) finds a house locked during the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the voter's name is not removed automatically. Under the guidelines, the BLO must make at least three visits before marking verification as incomplete. The officer may also leave the enumeration form at the residence and then follow-up visits will also be made.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
03:26 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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If a Booth Level Officer (BLO) finds a house locked during the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the voter's name is not removed automatically. Under the guidelines, the BLO must make at least three visits before marking verification as incomplete. The officer may also leave the enumeration form at the residence and then follow-up visits will also be made.
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03:26 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Ayodhya lawyers file complaint against Champat Rai in Ram Temple donation case
Members of Faizabad Bar Association filed a complaint with the Ayodhya police in connection with the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Temple. The complaint names former Ram Mandir Trust General Secretary Champat Rai, former temple trustee Anil Mishra, and temple administrator Gopal Rao. Around 80-90 lawyers marched to the police station, chanting "Jai Shree Ram" slogans, News18 reported.
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03:22 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Members of Faizabad Bar Association filed a complaint with the Ayodhya police in connection with the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Temple. The complaint names former Ram Mandir Trust General Secretary Champat Rai, former temple trustee Anil Mishra, and temple administrator Gopal Rao. Around 80-90 lawyers marched to the police station, chanting "Jai Shree Ram" slogans, News18 reported.
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