Turkish comedian Deniz detained at airport for 'insulting' Islam

Turkish stand-up comedian Deniz Goktas was detained upon returning from a holiday at Istanbul International Airport, for allegedly "insulting" Islam and the country's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Authorities launched a probe after receiving 185 complaints about Deniz's clip. Any insult to either religious beliefs or the head of state has the potential to prompt a criminal probe in Turkey.
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04:35 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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Study explains how asteroids may have sparked life on Earth

A study by the Southwest Research Institute suggests that ancient asteroid impacts may have sparked life on Earth. After Earth formed about 4.5 billion years ago, it entered a period of intense asteroid bombardment. These impacts fractured Earth’s crust, creating porous underground pathways that allowed water to circulate through the planet’s upper layers, creating conditions for life to emerge.
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04:32 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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Vinicius, we need to recreate this: Haaland on 'White Chicks' movie meme

Ahead of their Round of 16 match against Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Norway's Erling Haaland commented, "Haha...Vinicius Jr, we need to recreate this," on a 'White Chicks' video meme showing both players. Reacting to the AI-generated video meme on Instagram, Vinicius replied, "Hahahaahahahaha." In the video, Vinicius can be seen singing alongside Haaland.
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04:57 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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HC refuses to quash FIR over 'repeated rape' under guise of nikah halala

The Allahabad High Court refused to quash an FIR lodged against 9 persons accused of raping a woman when she was a minor during a 2016 'nikah halala'. The accused later subjected her to gangrape as an adult during a second, 'double' halala in 2025. The court stated that POCSO act prevails over personal law.
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04:57 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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Elites in Pakistan have no guts, they fear someone could cut their head off: Ex-envoy

Former Singaporean diplomat Bilahari Kausikan said that Pakistan's problem is that it has a "deeply feudalistic society". "Your elites are modern, but they've no guts since someone could cut their head off," he said, responding to a question from a Pakistani journalist. "If Pakistan doesn't fix its problems, it will always be on the brink of state failure," he added.
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04:52 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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After donation theft, SIT uncovers 'VIP Darshan' extortion racket at Ram Mandir

Amid allegations of donation theft at Ram Mandir, the SIT has now uncovered an organised 'VIP Darshan' extortion racket allegedly spearheaded by Ramshankar Yadav alias Tinnu, multiple reports said. Tinnu and his associates charged devotees ₹20,000-₹25,000 to bypass queues for VIP darshan, reports said. The operation generated several lakh rupees every month.
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04:52 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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International Booker Prize gets new name, winner's prize doubled to ₹1.28 crore

The International Booker Prize is being renamed the Bukhman International Booker Prize in honour of Bukhman Philanthropies, a charitable organisation, which has pledged to fund the award for the next decade. The winner's prize money will double from £50,000 (₹64 lakh) to £100,000 (₹1.28 crore). The prize money will be shared equally between the author and translator.
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05:10 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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100-year-old mystery behind red water in Antarctica's 'Blood Falls' solved

Scientists have solved the century-old mystery of Antarctica's Blood Falls, where red water flows from Taylor Glacier. The water isn't blood but iron-rich, salty brine trapped beneath the glacier which oxidises and turns reddish-brown when exposed to oxygen. Its high salt content lowers the freezing point, allowing the brine to remain liquid despite the glacier being one of the coldest.
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05:09 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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India replies to Pak's 'cut off those hands' remark on Indus Water Treaty, asks to end terrorism

After Pakistan minister Musadik Malik threatened to "cut off those hands" that sought to claim Pakistan's "share" of water, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India's position on Indus Water Treaty is consistent. "The IWT stands in abeyance in response to Pak's continued sponsorship of cross-border terrorism. Pak must irrevocably abjure its support for cross-border terrorism," he said.
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05:05 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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Israel Embassy offers unpaid internship to Indians for 6 months, X user says 'Have some shame'

Israeli Embassy has offered a six-month unpaid political internship to Indians, sparking backlash. The offer listed that candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Political Science or International Relations, with experience in political analysis and diplomacy. People questioned the fairness of expecting interns to work without pay, with an X user saying, "At least have some shame."
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05:05 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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Tree falls on ex-Dy Mayor's son in Maha, he dies after 2 days in hospital

Rahul Ashok Patil, a 35-year-old son of ex-deputy mayor of the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), died after a coconut tree fell on him during heavy rain in Maharashtra's Thane, officials said. The incident reportedly occurred while he was riding his motorcycle when tree uprooted and collapsed on vehicle. Patil succumbed to his injuries after two days in hospital, officials added.
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05:27 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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8 men linked to Pak-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed arrested, pics released

Eight men associated with the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed have been arrested in various districts in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. "They were actively working...to set up an active network," the Gujarat ATS said. They have been identified as Ahmed, Ibrahim, Mudassir, Zakaria Durani, Mufti Faujaan, Mohammad Amin Shera, Mohammad Abdul and Bilal Mohammad. Their pictures were released.
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05:23 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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Human placenta smuggling network busted in Pakistan

An alleged human placenta smuggling operation was busted in Pakistan's Islamabad and 5 people, including 3 Chinese nationals, were arrested. Officials carried out a late-night raid at a residence, where they discovered a facility being used for illegal processing of organs, with particular focus on human placentas. The placenta is a temporary organ that develops inside uterus during pregnancy.
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05:40 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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Marketing, HR, finance teams could halve in 3 years: Billionaire Nikesh Arora

Nikesh Arora, the Indian-origin billionaire CEO of Palo Alto Networks, said AI could halve the number of people needed in marketing, finance and HR teams within three years. "Because there's a lot of process management there, [which] can be made more intelligent using...an adapted future AI application," he said. He added that AI applications will have opinions, unlike SaaS applications.
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05:58 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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Shwetha Menon reverses decision to step down as AMMA chief

Shwetha Menon, the first female president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), said she will not step down from her post, almost a fortnight after initially resigning. "In a situation where...attempts are being made to tarnish my name, I'll not back down without proving my innocence," Shwetha wrote on Instagram, adding, "I'll not allow anyone to hijack AMMA."
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06:10 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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Small coffin of Khamenei's 14-month-old granddaughter who died with him shown at his funeral

Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's coffin has been brought at Tehran's Grand Mosalla alongside his family members who were killed with him during the early moments of the war. These include his son-in-law, daughter, 14-month-old granddaughter and daughter-in-law, who was wife of new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. A small coffin of his granddaughter was displayed at the funeral.
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06:18 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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India has conveyed its stand on Teesta River project to B'desh: MEA

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said India has already conveyed its views to Bangladesh on the proposed Teesta River project. He said India's development assistance is based on a mutually agreed road map that is reviewed regularly. Jaiswal added that Delhi will consider all related factors in its overall approach to the Teesta issue amid Bangladesh-China cooperation.
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06:44 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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Govt to summon Meta over Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material: Report

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology officials to summon Meta. This is over Instagram advertisements allegedly promoting child sexual abuse material in India, said reports. The Ministry will reportedly ask Meta how it allowed its platform to host such advertisements and what it is doing to curb such content.
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06:38 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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AI hiring outpaces overall IT recruitment in India: Report

Hiring for AI roles in India surpassed overall recruitment in the country's IT industry in June, according to Naukri's monthly JobSpeak report. AI hiring rose 16% year-on-year, while overall IT hiring declined 3%. The insurance and consumer goods sectors saw the biggest increase in hiring during the month, while the banking and financial services sector recorded the sharpest decline.
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06:35 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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Pak's usage of cement to restore Vedic-era Taxila site gets UN warning; India also weighs in

The UNESCO has slammed Pakistan for using cement in the restoration of Vedic-era Taxila site in Rawalpindi. UNESCO also threatened to delist it as a "World Heritage Site". Meanwhile, India also weighed in on the matter, saying that sites recognised by UNESCO don't belong to one nation. "It is our collective responsibility to protect our heritage," MEA said.
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06:30 pm Friday, 03 July 2026

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