US spent $999 billion on NATO for a decade, ridiculous: Trump
US President Donald Trump criticised NATO allies over their defence spending, claiming that the US contributes far more than any other member. In a Truth Social post, Trump stated that, between 2014 and 2025, the US spent $999 billion; the UK contributed $90.5 billion, while France stands at $66.5 billion. He added, "Others, including Germany, are MUCH LOWER. Ridiculous!"
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US President Donald Trump criticised NATO allies over their defence spending, claiming that the US contributes far more than any other member. In a Truth Social post, Trump stated that, between 2014 and 2025, the US spent $999 billion; the UK contributed $90.5 billion, while France stands at $66.5 billion. He added, "Others, including Germany, are MUCH LOWER. Ridiculous!"
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Gold, silver prices jump in India
Gold prices rebounded by ₹3,000 to ₹1.47 lakh per 10 grams in Delhi on Thursday, halting a two-day slide, PTI reported. Silver rose ₹5,000 to ₹2.40 lakh per kg for the third straight session. Globally, spot gold gained $38.75, or 1%, to $4,070.04 per ounce, while silver rose 1.3% to $59.89 per ounce.
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07:57 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Gold prices rebounded by ₹3,000 to ₹1.47 lakh per 10 grams in Delhi on Thursday, halting a two-day slide, PTI reported. Silver rose ₹5,000 to ₹2.40 lakh per kg for the third straight session. Globally, spot gold gained $38.75, or 1%, to $4,070.04 per ounce, while silver rose 1.3% to $59.89 per ounce.
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Bomb blast at Damascus cafe leaves 5 dead, 14 injured
A bomb blast occurred at a cafe in Syria's Damascus on Thursday, leaving at least five people dead and injuring 16 others, Syrian media reported. According to reports, a person went into the cafe, placed an improvised explosive device under a table and then left, possibly trying to carry out more attacks. Visuals from the scene have surfaced online.
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07:51 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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A bomb blast occurred at a cafe in Syria's Damascus on Thursday, leaving at least five people dead and injuring 16 others, Syrian media reported. According to reports, a person went into the cafe, placed an improvised explosive device under a table and then left, possibly trying to carry out more attacks. Visuals from the scene have surfaced online.
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Bengaluru Clears 13 km Footpaths in Major Drive
Bengaluru East Municipal Corporation carried out a major encroachment clearance drive, removing illegal shops, sheds and structures from 13 km of footpaths in a single day. The operation aimed to restore pedestrian movement and improve safety across key city roads. Authorities said the drive is part of ongoing efforts to ensure barrier-free and accessible public spaces.
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Bengaluru East Municipal Corporation carried out a major encroachment clearance drive, removing illegal shops, sheds and structures from 13 km of footpaths in a single day. The operation aimed to restore pedestrian movement and improve safety across key city roads. Authorities said the drive is part of ongoing efforts to ensure barrier-free and accessible public spaces.
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Dry spell in Chandigarh for next 2 days, rain likely on Sunday
A day after the southwest monsoon reached Chandigarh, weather activity remained subdued on Thursday despite a yellow alert. A more active spell is expected from Sunday through Wednesday, when the weather office has again issued a yellow alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, with fairly widespread to widespread rainfall likely over Chandigarh.
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A day after the southwest monsoon reached Chandigarh, weather activity remained subdued on Thursday despite a yellow alert. A more active spell is expected from Sunday through Wednesday, when the weather office has again issued a yellow alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, with fairly widespread to widespread rainfall likely over Chandigarh.
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Hisar man walks into police post, confesses to killing partner
A 32-year-old woman in a live-in relationship was allegedly stabbed to death by her partner at Shiv Nagar, Hisar, today. The deceased has been identified as Pooja, who was married but left her husband to be in a live-in relationship with accused Gaurav, 28. Gaurav walked into a police post and announced, "I have killed Pooja."
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A 32-year-old woman in a live-in relationship was allegedly stabbed to death by her partner at Shiv Nagar, Hisar, today. The deceased has been identified as Pooja, who was married but left her husband to be in a live-in relationship with accused Gaurav, 28. Gaurav walked into a police post and announced, "I have killed Pooja."
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Why did Indian IT stocks gain after Palantir CEO criticised OpenAI, Anthropic?
Nifty IT rose 4.64% on Thursday after four consecutive loss sessions, driven by gains in global enterprise software shares following remarks by Palantir CEO Alex Karp. He called token-based pricing of AI labs like OpenAI, Anthropic "wealth tax" that drains enterprise funds without generating durable business outcomes. Palantir rose 7.7%, Salesforce 4%, Accenture 5.4% and ServiceNow 6.5%.
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08:08 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Nifty IT rose 4.64% on Thursday after four consecutive loss sessions, driven by gains in global enterprise software shares following remarks by Palantir CEO Alex Karp. He called token-based pricing of AI labs like OpenAI, Anthropic "wealth tax" that drains enterprise funds without generating durable business outcomes. Palantir rose 7.7%, Salesforce 4%, Accenture 5.4% and ServiceNow 6.5%.
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After OpenAI, Microsoft launches AI deployment firm that may rival India's Infosys, TCS
Microsoft has launched a new operating business Microsoft Frontier Company, which will be backed by a $2.5 billion investment and 6,000 industry experts, to help other businesses deploy its AI services. Earlier, OpenAI had announced a $4-billion firm for the same. These companies may end up being rivals to India's premier IT service companies like Infosys, TCS and Wipro.
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08:07 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Microsoft has launched a new operating business Microsoft Frontier Company, which will be backed by a $2.5 billion investment and 6,000 industry experts, to help other businesses deploy its AI services. Earlier, OpenAI had announced a $4-billion firm for the same. These companies may end up being rivals to India's premier IT service companies like Infosys, TCS and Wipro.
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''Ramayana' makers deliberately had bad VFX in Rama teaser for free marketing,' claims creator
Dhruv Parikshit, a cinema content creator, claimed 'Ramayana' makers deliberately uploaded a "nerfed" VFX version of Ranbir Kapoor's 'Rama' teaser for free marketing. "They had better versions of those scenes, yet they intentionally chose to release the incomplete one," said Dhruv, who claimed he visited 'Ramayana' set. 'Rama' teaser was criticised, with people alleging it was created using AI.
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08:29 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Dhruv Parikshit, a cinema content creator, claimed 'Ramayana' makers deliberately uploaded a "nerfed" VFX version of Ranbir Kapoor's 'Rama' teaser for free marketing. "They had better versions of those scenes, yet they intentionally chose to release the incomplete one," said Dhruv, who claimed he visited 'Ramayana' set. 'Rama' teaser was criticised, with people alleging it was created using AI.
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What is Marburg virus having 88% fatality rate detected in Uganda?
Marburg virus disease (MVD), which was detected in Uganda, is clinically similar to Ebola and has a fatality rate of 88%. The virus can cause severe haemorrhagic fever, damaging blood vessels and impairing the body's ability to clot blood. The virus, carried by Egyptian fruit bats, can spread through direct contact with an infected person's body fluids.
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08:21 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Marburg virus disease (MVD), which was detected in Uganda, is clinically similar to Ebola and has a fatality rate of 88%. The virus can cause severe haemorrhagic fever, damaging blood vessels and impairing the body's ability to clot blood. The virus, carried by Egyptian fruit bats, can spread through direct contact with an infected person's body fluids.
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5-minute oral cancer screening could save your life
A five-minute oral cancer screening can detect early warning signs before symptoms become severe, allowing timely treatment and better outcomes. Doctors recommend regular screenings, especially for people who smoke, use tobacco, drink alcohol, or have persistent mouth ulcers, white or red patches, lumps, or difficulty swallowing that lasts over two weeks.
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A five-minute oral cancer screening can detect early warning signs before symptoms become severe, allowing timely treatment and better outcomes. Doctors recommend regular screenings, especially for people who smoke, use tobacco, drink alcohol, or have persistent mouth ulcers, white or red patches, lumps, or difficulty swallowing that lasts over two weeks.
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Shimla DC cancels all official leaves till September 30
In view of possible natural disasters during the current monsoon season, Shimla DC Anupam Kashyap has cancelled the leave of all officials with immediate effect for three months, until September 30. Kashyap said the district has witnessed a rise in natural disasters over the past few years, instructing all officers and employees to remain at their respective headquarters.
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In view of possible natural disasters during the current monsoon season, Shimla DC Anupam Kashyap has cancelled the leave of all officials with immediate effect for three months, until September 30. Kashyap said the district has witnessed a rise in natural disasters over the past few years, instructing all officers and employees to remain at their respective headquarters.
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Sabalenka begs Wimbledon to lift pet dog ban at All England Club
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka urged Wimbledon organisers to end the tournament's ban on players bringing pet dogs to the All England Club after her second-round win. The Belarusian said she misses her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Ash, believes players' pets are well trained, and appealed: "Wimbledon, please... let the dogs inside!"
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka urged Wimbledon organisers to end the tournament's ban on players bringing pet dogs to the All England Club after her second-round win. The Belarusian said she misses her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Ash, believes players' pets are well trained, and appealed: "Wimbledon, please... let the dogs inside!"
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'Tirri hack' prankster caught red-handed by e-rickshaw drivers
A man accused of carrying out the viral 'Tirri Hack' prank was caught by e-rickshaw drivers while allegedly using a Chinese app to remotely shut down a vehicle. Surrounded by an angry crowd, he was confronted and accused of disrupting livelihoods, with drivers demanding he be handed over to the police for his dangerous stunt.
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A man accused of carrying out the viral 'Tirri Hack' prank was caught by e-rickshaw drivers while allegedly using a Chinese app to remotely shut down a vehicle. Surrounded by an angry crowd, he was confronted and accused of disrupting livelihoods, with drivers demanding he be handed over to the police for his dangerous stunt.
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Apple's paid 'Hide My Email' feature exposes people's real emails, claims researcher
Apple's 'Hide My Email' feature, which is part of the paid iCloud+, may be exposing people's real emails due to a bug, according to cybersecurity researcher Tyler Murphy. Murphy told 404 Media that he reported the flaw a year ago, but the tech giant hasn't yet fixed it. "[In tests] 100% of Hide My Email addresses were exploitable," he added,
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08:35 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Apple's 'Hide My Email' feature, which is part of the paid iCloud+, may be exposing people's real emails due to a bug, according to cybersecurity researcher Tyler Murphy. Murphy told 404 Media that he reported the flaw a year ago, but the tech giant hasn't yet fixed it. "[In tests] 100% of Hide My Email addresses were exploitable," he added,
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7-ft hole emerges on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway as bridge slab collapses; truck overturns
A seven-foot hole opened on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Gujarat's Bharuch district after a part of a bridge slab collapsed. The expressway's section was opened on a trial basis even as improvement work was underway to ease traffic on NH-48. A truck overturned after the hole appeared and the bridge's iron reinforcement bars became visible, raising safety concerns among locals.
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08:31 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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A seven-foot hole opened on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Gujarat's Bharuch district after a part of a bridge slab collapsed. The expressway's section was opened on a trial basis even as improvement work was underway to ease traffic on NH-48. A truck overturned after the hole appeared and the bridge's iron reinforcement bars became visible, raising safety concerns among locals.
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All citizens being made slaves of govt: Bombay HC on cases against protestors
Bombay High Court Judge Justice Madhav Jamdar observed that all citizens are being made "slaves of the government" while questioning the government's approach towards protests and law enforcement. "They can't stage protests, they cannot agitate," he said. "Now so many papers have been leaked. If people protest, you will slap cases...What is this?" Justice Jamdar added.
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08:51 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Bombay High Court Judge Justice Madhav Jamdar observed that all citizens are being made "slaves of the government" while questioning the government's approach towards protests and law enforcement. "They can't stage protests, they cannot agitate," he said. "Now so many papers have been leaked. If people protest, you will slap cases...What is this?" Justice Jamdar added.
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South American football remains the highest standard: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Former Sweden skipper Zlatan Ibrahimovic, speaking about his biggest takeaway from the ongoing FIFA World Cup, said, "South American football remains the highest standard." He added, "Copa America is the toughest international tournament after the World Cup." Organised by CONMEBOL, Copa America, founded in 1916, is the world's oldest still-running international continental football tournament.
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08:46 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Former Sweden skipper Zlatan Ibrahimovic, speaking about his biggest takeaway from the ongoing FIFA World Cup, said, "South American football remains the highest standard." He added, "Copa America is the toughest international tournament after the World Cup." Organised by CONMEBOL, Copa America, founded in 1916, is the world's oldest still-running international continental football tournament.
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08:46 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Gujarat couple injured after bike crashes into waterlogged road
A couple was injured after their bike overturned in a waterlogged pothole in Azad Chowk area of Gujarat's Junagadh. CCTV footage of accident went viral, prompting criticism of Junagadh Municipal Corporation over poor road restoration after digging work. The incident sparked fresh concerns over monsoon preparedness, road safety and accountability, with several social media users demanding action.
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A couple was injured after their bike overturned in a waterlogged pothole in Azad Chowk area of Gujarat's Junagadh. CCTV footage of accident went viral, prompting criticism of Junagadh Municipal Corporation over poor road restoration after digging work. The incident sparked fresh concerns over monsoon preparedness, road safety and accountability, with several social media users demanding action.
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Why has Germany banned sick leave without medical certificate even for 1 day?
Employees in Germany will need a medical certificate from the first day of illness to take sick leave, as the government has scrapped the option of calling in sick. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said sick leave levels have risen since COVID-19 pandemic, hurting productivity and economy. Absenteeism costs companies an estimated €82 billion annually across Germany, according to reports.
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08:46 pm Thursday, 02 July 2026
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Employees in Germany will need a medical certificate from the first day of illness to take sick leave, as the government has scrapped the option of calling in sick. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said sick leave levels have risen since COVID-19 pandemic, hurting productivity and economy. Absenteeism costs companies an estimated €82 billion annually across Germany, according to reports.
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