Amid high power tariffs, solar energy becomes Pakistan's largest electricity source
Amid rising electricity prices and frequent blackouts, people in Pakistan are switching to solar power, making it the country’s largest source of electricity during peak demand. Pakistan added 27 GW of distributed solar capacity between 2023-2025. Rooftop solar supplies nearly 28% of electricity, up from 10% two years ago. Pakistan is one of the top importers of Chinese solar panels.
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Amid rising electricity prices and frequent blackouts, people in Pakistan are switching to solar power, making it the country’s largest source of electricity during peak demand. Pakistan added 27 GW of distributed solar capacity between 2023-2025. Rooftop solar supplies nearly 28% of electricity, up from 10% two years ago. Pakistan is one of the top importers of Chinese solar panels.
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Palantir CEO Alex Karp criticises US for relying on AI in war, says ‘It’s effing insane’
During an interview, defence-tech firm Palantir's CEO Alex Karp criticised the US for relying on AI companies and questioned who gets to control the "weights" (AI's core that drives how it makes decisions). "Are we really going to outsource the battlefield of this country to the consensus view in Silicon Valley? That is effing insane," the billionaire said.
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04:19 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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During an interview, defence-tech firm Palantir's CEO Alex Karp criticised the US for relying on AI companies and questioned who gets to control the "weights" (AI's core that drives how it makes decisions). "Are we really going to outsource the battlefield of this country to the consensus view in Silicon Valley? That is effing insane," the billionaire said.
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I have a funny personality: Dentist Muskan as she apologises for mocking Ketan Agarwal's death
After backlash for her video mocking Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal, who was allegedly killed by his fiancée Siya Goyal and her lover Chetan, dentist Muskan Soni has issued an apology. "I have a bit of a funny personality...I made a mistake...In the spirit of having a laugh and messing around, I ended up saying things I...didn't mean," she said.
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04:19 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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After backlash for her video mocking Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal, who was allegedly killed by his fiancée Siya Goyal and her lover Chetan, dentist Muskan Soni has issued an apology. "I have a bit of a funny personality...I made a mistake...In the spirit of having a laugh and messing around, I ended up saying things I...didn't mean," she said.
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Question papers, answer sheets for police constable exam seen floating on road in Bihar
Question papers and answer sheets for the police constable recruitment examination were seen floating on the road in Bihar's Buxar. Officials said that the packets with papers and sheets were being sent to various exam centres when the heavy rain began unexpectedly, causing them to float in water. They added that all the packets were "safely transported".
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04:18 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Question papers and answer sheets for the police constable recruitment examination were seen floating on the road in Bihar's Buxar. Officials said that the packets with papers and sheets were being sent to various exam centres when the heavy rain began unexpectedly, causing them to float in water. They added that all the packets were "safely transported".
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What is the connection between Taylor Swift's wedding venue & Infosys?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are set to get married at Madison Square Garden (MSG) which is linked to Indian technology giant Infosys. The couple's rehearsal dinner will take place at the Infosys Theater at MSG on July 2. After a multi-year agreement with Madison Square Garden Family of Companies in February, Infosys secured the naming rights to the theatre.
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04:17 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are set to get married at Madison Square Garden (MSG) which is linked to Indian technology giant Infosys. The couple's rehearsal dinner will take place at the Infosys Theater at MSG on July 2. After a multi-year agreement with Madison Square Garden Family of Companies in February, Infosys secured the naming rights to the theatre.
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Trump ally Laura Loomer sparks controversy with call to bomb Khamenei funeral
US President Donald Trump loyalist Laura Loomer sparked controversy after calling for an attack on Iran during the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. “A funeral for Khamenei...That’s what we call a target-rich environment,” she wrote with a bomb emoji. “I’ll never say no to an opportunity to see US bomb a bunch of Jihadis,” she added.
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04:42 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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US President Donald Trump loyalist Laura Loomer sparked controversy after calling for an attack on Iran during the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. “A funeral for Khamenei...That’s what we call a target-rich environment,” she wrote with a bomb emoji. “I’ll never say no to an opportunity to see US bomb a bunch of Jihadis,” she added.
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How will 1st-ever CAG audit of Delhi's pvt power discoms affect consumers?
Delhi government ordered the first-ever CAG audit of the capital's three private power discoms—BSES Rajdhani, BSES Yamuna and TPDDL. The audit will examine over ₹38,000 crore in regulatory assets or deferred costs meant for future recovery through electricity tariffs. This won't immediately affect consumers' electricity bills, but the findings could influence how future tariffs are determined.
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04:40 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Delhi government ordered the first-ever CAG audit of the capital's three private power discoms—BSES Rajdhani, BSES Yamuna and TPDDL. The audit will examine over ₹38,000 crore in regulatory assets or deferred costs meant for future recovery through electricity tariffs. This won't immediately affect consumers' electricity bills, but the findings could influence how future tariffs are determined.
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What're you talking about?: Tuchel on Bellingham's 'James Bond' remark
When asked to rate England's Jude Bellingham as James Bond after the midfielder said he'd love to play the role, England head coach Thomas Tuchel said, "What're you talking about?...I'm living in a bubble." Bellingham had said, "I've watched all of [James Bond films]...I love them." Bellingham has won two Player of the Match awards at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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04:39 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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When asked to rate England's Jude Bellingham as James Bond after the midfielder said he'd love to play the role, England head coach Thomas Tuchel said, "What're you talking about?...I'm living in a bubble." Bellingham had said, "I've watched all of [James Bond films]...I love them." Bellingham has won two Player of the Match awards at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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HC stays K'taka govt's order to withdraw 52 criminal cases, including Aland riots case
Karnataka High Court has stayed the state government's decision to withdraw 52 criminal cases, including seven linked to the 2022 Aland riots. The stay was issued in the matter of Girish Bharadwaj vs State of Karnataka. It said the government had prima facie failed to follow the legal process under Section 321 of the CrPC and violated the earlier order.
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04:34 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Karnataka High Court has stayed the state government's decision to withdraw 52 criminal cases, including seven linked to the 2022 Aland riots. The stay was issued in the matter of Girish Bharadwaj vs State of Karnataka. It said the government had prima facie failed to follow the legal process under Section 321 of the CrPC and violated the earlier order.
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Mexico have lost just twice at Estadio Azteca in 60 years
Mexico will face England in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash at Estadio Azteca, currently known as Mexico City Stadium for the tournament, on Monday (IST). Mexico have lost only twice in competitive matches at the venue since first playing there in 1966, recording 70 wins, 17 draws, and just 2 defeats in 89 matches.
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04:30 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Mexico will face England in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash at Estadio Azteca, currently known as Mexico City Stadium for the tournament, on Monday (IST). Mexico have lost only twice in competitive matches at the venue since first playing there in 1966, recording 70 wins, 17 draws, and just 2 defeats in 89 matches.
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Secret MI6 dossier claims Russia spied on top UK politicians for decades
A Firstpost report said Russia spied on British politicians for decades to cultivate them as assets or use them politically. A secret dossier prepared by former MI6 member claimed Russia monitored former PM Boris Johnson since his university days, calling him “likeable but not trustworthy”, and described Nigel Farage of Reform UK as a “gamble” that might not pay off.
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04:59 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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A Firstpost report said Russia spied on British politicians for decades to cultivate them as assets or use them politically. A secret dossier prepared by former MI6 member claimed Russia monitored former PM Boris Johnson since his university days, calling him “likeable but not trustworthy”, and described Nigel Farage of Reform UK as a “gamble” that might not pay off.
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Govt reveals why petrol, diesel prices have not been reduced despite fall in oil prices
As crude oil prices came down to pre-war levels, Union Minister Hardeep Puri told why petrol and diesel prices haven't been reduced in India. He said the companies suffered ₹74,781-crore loss for selling petrol, diesel and LPG below cost in period up to June 30. He added that companies are still processing crude bought at height of West Asia crisis.
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04:53 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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As crude oil prices came down to pre-war levels, Union Minister Hardeep Puri told why petrol and diesel prices haven't been reduced in India. He said the companies suffered ₹74,781-crore loss for selling petrol, diesel and LPG below cost in period up to June 30. He added that companies are still processing crude bought at height of West Asia crisis.
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Impossible for England to adapt to Mexico City's altitude in 4 days: Tuchel
Ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, Thomas Tuchel said it is "impossible" for England to physically adapt to the altitude in four days. England had played their Round of 32 match against Congo DR in Atlanta. Notably, the Mexico City Stadium is situated around 2,240 metres above sea level.
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04:50 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, Thomas Tuchel said it is "impossible" for England to physically adapt to the altitude in four days. England had played their Round of 32 match against Congo DR in Atlanta. Notably, the Mexico City Stadium is situated around 2,240 metres above sea level.
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Pilot who crashed into Beijing's tallest building acted due to 'personal reasons'
Chinese authorities said the pilot who died after crashing a plane into Beijing's tallest building last week was a 66-year-old man surnamed Liu. They said he had suffered from insomnia and anxiety, adding that the crash was caused by his "personal reasons". Authorities added that pilot deviated from designated flight area during solo flight before losing contact with an airport.
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04:49 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Chinese authorities said the pilot who died after crashing a plane into Beijing's tallest building last week was a 66-year-old man surnamed Liu. They said he had suffered from insomnia and anxiety, adding that the crash was caused by his "personal reasons". Authorities added that pilot deviated from designated flight area during solo flight before losing contact with an airport.
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Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning issued for several states, list released
The IMD has issued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for several states/UTs for Friday (July 3). It is likely over Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, MP, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, J&K, Ladakh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh.
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04:46 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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The IMD has issued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for several states/UTs for Friday (July 3). It is likely over Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, MP, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, J&K, Ladakh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh.
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'Roadies' fame Rajiv changes career, now runs company helping D2C brands
Rajiv Lakshman, known for appearing as judge on 'Roadies' along with his twin brother Raghu Ram, has quit acting and hosting career. In February, Rajiv founded BARD, a branded entertainment and content studio based in Mumbai. The company helps build content intellectual property (IP) for D2C (direct-to-consumer) founders and brands. The brothers had quit 'Roadies' after Season 11.
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05:12 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Rajiv Lakshman, known for appearing as judge on 'Roadies' along with his twin brother Raghu Ram, has quit acting and hosting career. In February, Rajiv founded BARD, a branded entertainment and content studio based in Mumbai. The company helps build content intellectual property (IP) for D2C (direct-to-consumer) founders and brands. The brothers had quit 'Roadies' after Season 11.
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Startup unveils robot that cleans homes, does laundry
US-based startup Weave Robotics has launched its mobile robot that can handle "tedious" household tasks. Isaac 1's capabilities include the Laundry Flow (pick up dirty clothes, handle the laundry hamper and fold clothes) and Daily Reset (making beds, fixing pillows and putting away clutter). The firm added that its capabilities can increase depending on the type of home.
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05:08 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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US-based startup Weave Robotics has launched its mobile robot that can handle "tedious" household tasks. Isaac 1's capabilities include the Laundry Flow (pick up dirty clothes, handle the laundry hamper and fold clothes) and Daily Reset (making beds, fixing pillows and putting away clutter). The firm added that its capabilities can increase depending on the type of home.
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1.2 cr people have watched Vijay's Jana Nayagan illegally: Police
Madras High Court denied bail to two of the 21 accused of leaking Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's upcoming film 'Jana Nayagan', reported The Hindu. This came after the prosecution claimed that 1.2 crore people had already watched the film online before its release, making it one of the biggest piracy cases in recent years. The police investigation is still underway.
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05:08 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Madras High Court denied bail to two of the 21 accused of leaking Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's upcoming film 'Jana Nayagan', reported The Hindu. This came after the prosecution claimed that 1.2 crore people had already watched the film online before its release, making it one of the biggest piracy cases in recent years. The police investigation is still underway.
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Which Indian leaders will attend Khamenei's funeral in Iran?
Former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral will be held from July 4 to 9. According to reports, Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will represent Indian government at the funeral. Congress leader Salman Khurshid and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti are also travelling to Iran to attend the funeral.
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05:07 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral will be held from July 4 to 9. According to reports, Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will represent Indian government at the funeral. Congress leader Salman Khurshid and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti are also travelling to Iran to attend the funeral.
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Punjab CM Mann leaves for 4-day detox in Bengaluru amid sacrilege video row
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has left for a four-day detox programme at a private wellness institute in Bengaluru amid the row over the alleged sacrilege video. He's likely to come back on Monday, but he may extend his trip, Indian Express reported. This comes after Akal Takht declared him a 'Guru dokhi' (anti-Guru) and 'Khalsa panth virodhi' (anti-Khalsa community).
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05:06 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has left for a four-day detox programme at a private wellness institute in Bengaluru amid the row over the alleged sacrilege video. He's likely to come back on Monday, but he may extend his trip, Indian Express reported. This comes after Akal Takht declared him a 'Guru dokhi' (anti-Guru) and 'Khalsa panth virodhi' (anti-Khalsa community).
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