What is dark tourism?
Dark tourism was a term coined by John Lennon and Malcolm Foley, and it describes the act of travelling to sites linked to death, tragedy and suffering. Reportedly, the dark tourism market was worth ₹3.16 lakh crore in 2025. Recently reports claimed that Lohagad Fort, where Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal was murdered allegedly by fiancée Siya, saw rise in tourists.
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08:01 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Dark tourism was a term coined by John Lennon and Malcolm Foley, and it describes the act of travelling to sites linked to death, tragedy and suffering. Reportedly, the dark tourism market was worth ₹3.16 lakh crore in 2025. Recently reports claimed that Lohagad Fort, where Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal was murdered allegedly by fiancée Siya, saw rise in tourists.
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Govt halts WhatsApp username rollout, sends notice to Meta seeking explanation in 3 days: Reports
The Centre has sent a notice to Meta regarding WhatsApp's username feature and sought a detailed explanation about it within three days, as per multiple reports. It has also reportedly directed the tech giant to halt the rollout of the feature until consultation on the issue is over. The feature allows users to be contacted without phone numbers.
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08:25 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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The Centre has sent a notice to Meta regarding WhatsApp's username feature and sought a detailed explanation about it within three days, as per multiple reports. It has also reportedly directed the tech giant to halt the rollout of the feature until consultation on the issue is over. The feature allows users to be contacted without phone numbers.
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Trump flies for the 1st time on ₹3,800 crore jet gifted to him by Qatar; shares video
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday flew for the first time on the ₹3,800 crore Boeing 747 gifted to him by Qatar. "This will be first flight of what I think is maybe greatest commercial plane ever built," Trump said before boarding. "This is a plane that US should have. Our Air Force One was 36 years old," he added.
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08:18 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday flew for the first time on the ₹3,800 crore Boeing 747 gifted to him by Qatar. "This will be first flight of what I think is maybe greatest commercial plane ever built," Trump said before boarding. "This is a plane that US should have. Our Air Force One was 36 years old," he added.
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Delhi EV buyers must apply for subsidy themselves within 30 days of RC generation
Under Delhi's new EV policy 2026, electric vehicle buyers will have to apply for government subsidies themselves through an online portal within 30 days of generating the Registration Certificate (RC). The subsidies will then be transferred directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Earlier, dealers handled the process. The policy came into effect on July 1 and will remain valid till 2030.
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08:34 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Under Delhi's new EV policy 2026, electric vehicle buyers will have to apply for government subsidies themselves through an online portal within 30 days of generating the Registration Certificate (RC). The subsidies will then be transferred directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Earlier, dealers handled the process. The policy came into effect on July 1 and will remain valid till 2030.
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08:34 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi arrives in India on 1st official visit
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi arrived in India on Wednesday on a three-day visit, which is her first since she became PM. She will attend the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit with PM Narendra Modi on Thursday. "Our talks will centre on urgent issues including economic security and energy security...and further strengthen the Japan-India 'Special Strategic Global Partnership'," she wrote.
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08:32 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi arrived in India on Wednesday on a three-day visit, which is her first since she became PM. She will attend the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit with PM Narendra Modi on Thursday. "Our talks will centre on urgent issues including economic security and energy security...and further strengthen the Japan-India 'Special Strategic Global Partnership'," she wrote.
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08:32 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Schoolgirl narrowly escapes as tree falls in Pune
Tree collapses during light rain at Shilai World Chowk in Pune, narrowly missing a schoolgirl and an auto-rickshaw driver, CCTV footage shows. The girl escaped within seconds without injury while the vehicle also avoided impact. The incident has raised concerns over weak trees during monsoon and calls for urgent inspection and removal by authorities during the monsoon season.
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08:22 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Tree collapses during light rain at Shilai World Chowk in Pune, narrowly missing a schoolgirl and an auto-rickshaw driver, CCTV footage shows. The girl escaped within seconds without injury while the vehicle also avoided impact. The incident has raised concerns over weak trees during monsoon and calls for urgent inspection and removal by authorities during the monsoon season.
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Ireland calls India key strategic partner, pledges to deepen ties
Launching Ireland's six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union in New Delhi, Irish Ambassador Kevin Kelly described India as one of EU's most important strategic partners. He said Ireland would work to advance the EU-India FTA while expanding cooperation in tech, climate, digital innovation, maritime security and resilient supply chains amid growing global geopolitical challenges.
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08:19 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Launching Ireland's six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union in New Delhi, Irish Ambassador Kevin Kelly described India as one of EU's most important strategic partners. He said Ireland would work to advance the EU-India FTA while expanding cooperation in tech, climate, digital innovation, maritime security and resilient supply chains amid growing global geopolitical challenges.
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Cremated him with his cricket ball: Family of 11-yr-old killed after tree falls on bus in Mumbai
The family of 11-year-old Vihan Shrivastav, who was killed after a tree fell on his school bus in Mumbai on Tuesday, said they cremated him with his cricket ball "because the game meant so much to him". A family member called Vihan "their sunshine". "My grandson will not return, but justice should be done," his grandfather said.
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08:49 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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The family of 11-year-old Vihan Shrivastav, who was killed after a tree fell on his school bus in Mumbai on Tuesday, said they cremated him with his cricket ball "because the game meant so much to him". A family member called Vihan "their sunshine". "My grandson will not return, but justice should be done," his grandfather said.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's hoodie escape from fan frenzy goes viral
As anticipation grows over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential India debut, the young batting prodigy went viral for an adorable off-field moment. During India's training session, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was running laps when a group of fans began loudly cheering and calling out his name. The shy 15-year-old instantly pulled his hoodie over his face and kept running, seemingly avoiding the spotlight.
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08:48 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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As anticipation grows over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential India debut, the young batting prodigy went viral for an adorable off-field moment. During India's training session, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was running laps when a group of fans began loudly cheering and calling out his name. The shy 15-year-old instantly pulled his hoodie over his face and kept running, seemingly avoiding the spotlight.
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British traveller praises Vande Bharat Express experience
British travel vlogger Rory Porter shared his first journey on India’s Vande Bharat Express, describing it as a surprising experience. Travelling from Delhi to Punjab, he praised the train’s speed, onboard food, air conditioning and comfort. His Instagram reel has gone viral, drawing mixed reactions from social media users.
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British travel vlogger Rory Porter shared his first journey on India’s Vande Bharat Express, describing it as a surprising experience. Travelling from Delhi to Punjab, he praised the train’s speed, onboard food, air conditioning and comfort. His Instagram reel has gone viral, drawing mixed reactions from social media users.
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Kinnauri apple and 7 other Himachal products get GI tag
Eight traditional products of social, economic, cultural and agricultural significance of Himachal Pradesh have been registered as Geographical Indications (GIs). The newly registered GIs are Seabuckthorn (Chharma) of Spiti, Salooni Safed Makka, Chamba Metal Art, Sirmauri Loiya, Kinnauri Topi, Sepuvadi of Mandi, Kinnauri apple and Kinnauri jewellery.
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08:38 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Eight traditional products of social, economic, cultural and agricultural significance of Himachal Pradesh have been registered as Geographical Indications (GIs). The newly registered GIs are Seabuckthorn (Chharma) of Spiti, Salooni Safed Makka, Chamba Metal Art, Sirmauri Loiya, Kinnauri Topi, Sepuvadi of Mandi, Kinnauri apple and Kinnauri jewellery.
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China to open world's 1st fully robot-operated hotel by 2027
China plans to open the world's first hotel operated entirely by robots by 2027. Robots are expected to handle reception, room service, housekeeping, food preparation, guest assistance, and other services. Managed by Pudu Robotics, the hotel is designed as a fully integrated robotic ecosystem and will be rolled out in phases, with public trials expected to begin in late 2026.
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09:14 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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China plans to open the world's first hotel operated entirely by robots by 2027. Robots are expected to handle reception, room service, housekeeping, food preparation, guest assistance, and other services. Managed by Pudu Robotics, the hotel is designed as a fully integrated robotic ecosystem and will be rolled out in phases, with public trials expected to begin in late 2026.
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09:14 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Man makes girlfriend sign contract restricting her from disturbing him after GTA 6 launch
Ahead of GTA 6 release, a man made his girlfriend sign a contract restricting her from disturbing him while playing during the launch week. The contract bans her from walking in front of the TV while a mission is in progress. It also bars her from saying "it's just a game", "you can do it later" if he fails.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
09:04 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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Ahead of GTA 6 release, a man made his girlfriend sign a contract restricting her from disturbing him while playing during the launch week. The contract bans her from walking in front of the TV while a mission is in progress. It also bars her from saying "it's just a game", "you can do it later" if he fails.
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FSSAI sends notices to RedBull, Monster, Hell & others over misleading 'energy drink' claim
FSSAI has issued notices to Red Bull, Monster, Hell Energy, Sting, Campa and PepsiCo's Adrenaline Rush for misbranding and misleading "Energy Drink" claims. The statutory body stated that FSSAI hasn't notified any standard for this. It also added that claims like 'vitalises body and mind', 'enhancing focus', 'boost energy levels', 'aid in general weakness', etc, aren't permissible.
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09:04 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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FSSAI has issued notices to Red Bull, Monster, Hell Energy, Sting, Campa and PepsiCo's Adrenaline Rush for misbranding and misleading "Energy Drink" claims. The statutory body stated that FSSAI hasn't notified any standard for this. It also added that claims like 'vitalises body and mind', 'enhancing focus', 'boost energy levels', 'aid in general weakness', etc, aren't permissible.
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Bhiwandi worker dies after electrocution, probe begins
A 26-year-old worker, Mustafa Rajjab Shaikh, died after allegedly touching an exposed live wire inside Balaji Temple premises in Bhiwandi on Wednesday. Police said he was wet from the rain when the incident occurred. His family alleged negligence, while Nizampur Police began investigating whether electrical safety lapses caused the fatal electrocution.
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08:58 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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A 26-year-old worker, Mustafa Rajjab Shaikh, died after allegedly touching an exposed live wire inside Balaji Temple premises in Bhiwandi on Wednesday. Police said he was wet from the rain when the incident occurred. His family alleged negligence, while Nizampur Police began investigating whether electrical safety lapses caused the fatal electrocution.
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Trump defends his crypto earnings, says 'I'm profiting because everybody is'
US President Donald Trump defended reports of earning about $1.4 billion from his family's cryptocurrency activities, saying his gains were linked to broader market growth under his presidency. "You know why I'm profiting, because stock market's going up, everybody's profiting," he said. Trump added that his wealth is managed independently and that he does not make personal financial decisions.
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09:23 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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US President Donald Trump defended reports of earning about $1.4 billion from his family's cryptocurrency activities, saying his gains were linked to broader market growth under his presidency. "You know why I'm profiting, because stock market's going up, everybody's profiting," he said. Trump added that his wealth is managed independently and that he does not make personal financial decisions.
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09:23 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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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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09:49 pm Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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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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News By: Ankush Verma
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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