Alia & Sharvari's 'Alpha' criticised for its portrayal of Indian Army
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari-starrer 'Alpha' is being criticised on social media for its portrayal of the Indian Army, with one X user saying, "Alpha is Pakistan's answer to 'Dhurandhar'...But far more offensive." Another person wrote, "The screenplay makes the Indian Army and R&AW look shockingly incompetent." "Alpha is mocking the Indian Army," a third X user wrote.
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Alia Bhatt and Sharvari-starrer 'Alpha' is being criticised on social media for its portrayal of the Indian Army, with one X user saying, "Alpha is Pakistan's answer to 'Dhurandhar'...But far more offensive." Another person wrote, "The screenplay makes the Indian Army and R&AW look shockingly incompetent." "Alpha is mocking the Indian Army," a third X user wrote.
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'MBA Chaiwala' Prafull Billore shares screenshot of death hoax, says 'I am alive'
Entrepreneur and internet personality Prafull Billore, widely known as 'MBA Chaiwala', has refuted rumours of his death. Sharing a screenshot of a Google search for 'Prafull Billore death', he wrote, "That's ridiculous, offensive and hurtful. Please stop spreading fake news. I am alive." Several people had reportedly shared tribute messages, mistakenly believing the reports to be genuine.
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07:07 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Entrepreneur and internet personality Prafull Billore, widely known as 'MBA Chaiwala', has refuted rumours of his death. Sharing a screenshot of a Google search for 'Prafull Billore death', he wrote, "That's ridiculous, offensive and hurtful. Please stop spreading fake news. I am alive." Several people had reportedly shared tribute messages, mistakenly believing the reports to be genuine.
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What will Army, IAF and Navy get as ₹52,000-crore defence purchases get cleared?
Defence Acquisition Council has approved ₹52,000-crore defence acquisition proposals. The Army will get Akash Tarang UAV electronic warfare system, man portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) systems, and jet-based Kamikaze drone systems, among others. Indian Navy will get naval shipborne unmanned aerial system, among others. IAF will get a fixed-wing high-altitude pseudo satellite.
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07:03 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Defence Acquisition Council has approved ₹52,000-crore defence acquisition proposals. The Army will get Akash Tarang UAV electronic warfare system, man portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) systems, and jet-based Kamikaze drone systems, among others. Indian Navy will get naval shipborne unmanned aerial system, among others. IAF will get a fixed-wing high-altitude pseudo satellite.
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What has changed for users in EPFO's upgraded portal?
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has restored its Unified Member Portal with significant upgrades. Members can no longer activate their Universal Account Number (UAN) or generate a new UAN through the portal. These services have migrated to the UMANG app via Aadhaar-based Face Authentication. The upgraded portal also introduces a simplified UAN retrieval process.
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07:28 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has restored its Unified Member Portal with significant upgrades. Members can no longer activate their Universal Account Number (UAN) or generate a new UAN through the portal. These services have migrated to the UMANG app via Aadhaar-based Face Authentication. The upgraded portal also introduces a simplified UAN retrieval process.
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07:28 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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IMD issues red alert for 'extremely heavy rainfall' in Mumbai for next 2 days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad for July 4 and 5, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said Mumbai's drinking water stock has risen due to continuous rainfall, with the seven lakes supplying the city now holding 8.93% of their useful storage capacity.
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07:20 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad for July 4 and 5, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said Mumbai's drinking water stock has risen due to continuous rainfall, with the seven lakes supplying the city now holding 8.93% of their useful storage capacity.
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Former Australian cricketer Aaron Summers faces jail for child sexual abuse
Former Australian cricketer Aaron Summers has been remanded in custody after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse offences linked to a 2018 Tasmania incident. The 30-year-old, who represented Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmania, pleaded guilty to two counts of penetrative sexual abuse of a child and one grooming charge. He faces jail and will be sentenced in August.
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07:16 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Former Australian cricketer Aaron Summers has been remanded in custody after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse offences linked to a 2018 Tasmania incident. The 30-year-old, who represented Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmania, pleaded guilty to two counts of penetrative sexual abuse of a child and one grooming charge. He faces jail and will be sentenced in August.
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What are the rules governing crèches in India?
According to the Women & Child Development Ministry, crèches in India should be spacious and have CCTV cameras, and also have play material for the cognitive development of children, older than 6 months. The staff should have a passion for children and exercise patience with them. The administration must have regular meetings with parents to review the progress of kids.
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07:41 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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According to the Women & Child Development Ministry, crèches in India should be spacious and have CCTV cameras, and also have play material for the cognitive development of children, older than 6 months. The staff should have a passion for children and exercise patience with them. The administration must have regular meetings with parents to review the progress of kids.
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Iran's 'ghost general', speculated to be dead, makes 1st appearance at Khamenei's funeral
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander-in-Chief Ahmad Vahidi, widely known as "ghost general", has reappeared in public in Tehran. This ends weeks of speculations that he may have been killed during the war. Vahidi, who was last seen on February 8, made his first appearance at funeral of Ali Khamenei and his picture with late Supreme Leader's coffin has gone viral.
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07:41 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander-in-Chief Ahmad Vahidi, widely known as "ghost general", has reappeared in public in Tehran. This ends weeks of speculations that he may have been killed during the war. Vahidi, who was last seen on February 8, made his first appearance at funeral of Ali Khamenei and his picture with late Supreme Leader's coffin has gone viral.
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Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning issued for several states, list released
IMD has issued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for several states/UTs for Saturday. It's likely over Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Odisha, MP, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Telangana, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam, Meghalaya and Chhattisgarh. Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Puducherry, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand may also witness it.
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07:53 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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IMD has issued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for several states/UTs for Saturday. It's likely over Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Odisha, MP, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Telangana, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam, Meghalaya and Chhattisgarh. Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Puducherry, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand may also witness it.
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Did Ronaldo mutter 'Bismillah' before scoring penalty against Croatia?
Several fans on social media claimed Cristiano Ronaldo said ‘Bismillah’ before taking his penalty in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia. The claim was made on the basis of lip-reading after a viral video showed Ronaldo muttering something before scoring the 68th-minute equaliser. However, several other users claimed he said 'Vais marcar', which is Portuguese for 'You are going to score'.
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07:52 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Several fans on social media claimed Cristiano Ronaldo said ‘Bismillah’ before taking his penalty in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia. The claim was made on the basis of lip-reading after a viral video showed Ronaldo muttering something before scoring the 68th-minute equaliser. However, several other users claimed he said 'Vais marcar', which is Portuguese for 'You are going to score'.
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Hrithik Roshan's cameo in 'Alpha' leaked online, people say 'Even he can't save this disaster'
Hrithik Roshan, who played 'Major Kabir' in YRF spy universe's 'War', reprised his role in Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Alpha'. After the clips of his cameo went viral, fans called his appearance "forced" and "misfit". "No matter how much you try, even Major Kabir can't save this disaster," a person commented. 'Alpha' has opened to negative reviews from audience.
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08:10 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Hrithik Roshan, who played 'Major Kabir' in YRF spy universe's 'War', reprised his role in Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Alpha'. After the clips of his cameo went viral, fans called his appearance "forced" and "misfit". "No matter how much you try, even Major Kabir can't save this disaster," a person commented. 'Alpha' has opened to negative reviews from audience.
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FIFA releases statement after VAR rules out Croatia's 103rd minute goal against Portugal
FIFA released a statement after VAR ruled out Croatia's 103rd-minute goal against Portugal, saying the decision was correct. FIFA said Connected Ball Technology inside the Trionda match ball proved Croatia's Igor Matanović had touched the ball in the build-up. The touch was detected by IMU sensors and displayed as a 'heartbeat graphic', helping officials make "accurate" decisions, it added.
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08:23 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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FIFA released a statement after VAR ruled out Croatia's 103rd-minute goal against Portugal, saying the decision was correct. FIFA said Connected Ball Technology inside the Trionda match ball proved Croatia's Igor Matanović had touched the ball in the build-up. The touch was detected by IMU sensors and displayed as a 'heartbeat graphic', helping officials make "accurate" decisions, it added.
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08:23 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Govt orders Google, Apple to take down 7 apps used to disable e-rickshaws
The government has issued notices to Google and Apple to take down seven apps allegedly used to disable e-rickshaws remotely, according to reports. This comes after the government removed the Chinese battery management apps BAT-BMS and Epoch Li-ion over the issue. Videos showing pranksters using the apps to remotely switch off e-rickshaw batteries have gone viral.
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08:21 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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The government has issued notices to Google and Apple to take down seven apps allegedly used to disable e-rickshaws remotely, according to reports. This comes after the government removed the Chinese battery management apps BAT-BMS and Epoch Li-ion over the issue. Videos showing pranksters using the apps to remotely switch off e-rickshaw batteries have gone viral.
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08:21 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Astronaut shares video of aurora rippling across space
Astronaut Sophie Adenot took to X to share a video of an aurora seen during the Epsilon mission. "It's hard not to give in to the magic of the moment while watching this ribbon of green light ripple and dance before our eyes," she wrote. "What a fascinating sight," an X user commented.
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08:21 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Astronaut Sophie Adenot took to X to share a video of an aurora seen during the Epsilon mission. "It's hard not to give in to the magic of the moment while watching this ribbon of green light ripple and dance before our eyes," she wrote. "What a fascinating sight," an X user commented.
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No child can be forced to recite Hindu prayers: HC on Chhattisgarh govt 'Gayatri Mantra' order
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that no child can be forced to recite Hindu prayers in government schools. The court said petitioners may approach the court again if any student is compelled to participate. The petition challenges a School Education Department circular making the recitation of Hindu prayers, including the Gayatri Mantra, mandatory in state-run schools.
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08:44 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that no child can be forced to recite Hindu prayers in government schools. The court said petitioners may approach the court again if any student is compelled to participate. The petition challenges a School Education Department circular making the recitation of Hindu prayers, including the Gayatri Mantra, mandatory in state-run schools.
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I don't get credit but US govt made ₹6,66,000 crore in 8 months: Trump on Intel stake
US President Donald Trump said he doesn't get credit, but his initiative to take a 10% stake in Intel resulted in the US government making $60-70 billion (around ₹6,66,000 crore) in eight months. "Somebody said that's not very American. I said, 'No, I think it's very American'," he added. Intel shares have surged more than 400% over the past year.
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08:43 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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US President Donald Trump said he doesn't get credit, but his initiative to take a 10% stake in Intel resulted in the US government making $60-70 billion (around ₹6,66,000 crore) in eight months. "Somebody said that's not very American. I said, 'No, I think it's very American'," he added. Intel shares have surged more than 400% over the past year.
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HC mentions 'Kal Bhairava', junks FIR against woman who dressed up dog as Lord Krishna
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has cancelled an FIR against a woman who was accused of hurting religious sentiments after dressing up her dog as Lord Krishna. The woman had shared her pet's image on WhatsApp. In the order, the HC reminded of Lord Shiva's Kal Bhairava manifestation, whose vehicle is a black dog.
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08:40 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has cancelled an FIR against a woman who was accused of hurting religious sentiments after dressing up her dog as Lord Krishna. The woman had shared her pet's image on WhatsApp. In the order, the HC reminded of Lord Shiva's Kal Bhairava manifestation, whose vehicle is a black dog.
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Meta team meets govt officials after 'username' notice: Report
A Meta team met the IT Ministry officials on Friday following a notice summoning them over WhatsApp's username feature, PTI reported, citing sources. Officials sensitised them about the Centre's concerns that it could lead to an increase in online fraud, phishing, digital arrest scams, and impersonation attacks. Meta's three-day deadline to submit a final explanation on the feature ends tomorrow.
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08:37 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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A Meta team met the IT Ministry officials on Friday following a notice summoning them over WhatsApp's username feature, PTI reported, citing sources. Officials sensitised them about the Centre's concerns that it could lead to an increase in online fraud, phishing, digital arrest scams, and impersonation attacks. Meta's three-day deadline to submit a final explanation on the feature ends tomorrow.
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You all are eating 'thoos thoos ke', keep 1 day fast: Sonam who is on hunger strike in Delhi
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on indefinite hunger strike in support of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), urged people to observe at least a one-day fast to show their support. "You all are eating 'thoos thoos ke' (stuffing yourself with food)...That saddens me," he said at Jantar Mantar. "If you don't fast, you'll get fat and die before us," he joked.
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08:56 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on indefinite hunger strike in support of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), urged people to observe at least a one-day fast to show their support. "You all are eating 'thoos thoos ke' (stuffing yourself with food)...That saddens me," he said at Jantar Mantar. "If you don't fast, you'll get fat and die before us," he joked.
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US national VanDyke, arrested for terror activities against India, wants special food in jail
Matthew Aaron VanDyke, who was arrested earlier this year for plotting terror activities in India, is not eating the food prepared in jail, ANI reported, citing sources. "He is taking soya milk and juices only...He will approach the court for a direction to provide food suitable to him," the report added. His judicial custody was extended by 29 days.
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08:53 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Matthew Aaron VanDyke, who was arrested earlier this year for plotting terror activities in India, is not eating the food prepared in jail, ANI reported, citing sources. "He is taking soya milk and juices only...He will approach the court for a direction to provide food suitable to him," the report added. His judicial custody was extended by 29 days.
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