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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Video of Ketan speaking fluently surfaces after Siya claimed he stammered
A video purportedly showing Ketan speaking fluently has surfaced, contradicting reports that his fiancée, Siya Goyal, allegedly killed him because she didn't want to marry a man who stammered. The video was reportedly shot during couple's wedding preparations and appears to be promotional clip for Mumbai-based event planner. Reports also claimed that Siya discovered Ketan was bald and wore wig.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
09:07 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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A video purportedly showing Ketan speaking fluently has surfaced, contradicting reports that his fiancée, Siya Goyal, allegedly killed him because she didn't want to marry a man who stammered. The video was reportedly shot during couple's wedding preparations and appears to be promotional clip for Mumbai-based event planner. Reports also claimed that Siya discovered Ketan was bald and wore wig.
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09:07 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Parts of actor Chandrachur Singh's home bulldozed in Gurugram amid demolition drive
During an anti-encroachment drive in Gurugram's DLF Phase 3, an action was taken against actor Chandrachur Singh's home. Authorities bulldozed a boundary wall that had allegedly encroached upon public road and removed trees and pots placed within the area. In a video, Chandrachur was heard telling officers he's okay with their action as long as the house is safe.
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09:06 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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During an anti-encroachment drive in Gurugram's DLF Phase 3, an action was taken against actor Chandrachur Singh's home. Authorities bulldozed a boundary wall that had allegedly encroached upon public road and removed trees and pots placed within the area. In a video, Chandrachur was heard telling officers he's okay with their action as long as the house is safe.
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Bryan Johnson, who spends ₹20 cr/yr on his health, suffering from 'stomach eating' disease
US millionaire Bryan Johnson, known for spending nearly ₹20 crore annually on his health and age reversal therapies, revealed that he is battling autoimmune gastritis (AIG). Taking to X, he wrote, "I've an autoimmune disease. My stomach is eating itself...2-5% of people have this." AIG is a chronic condition in which the immune system attacks the stomach's acid-producing cells.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
09:28 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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US millionaire Bryan Johnson, known for spending nearly ₹20 crore annually on his health and age reversal therapies, revealed that he is battling autoimmune gastritis (AIG). Taking to X, he wrote, "I've an autoimmune disease. My stomach is eating itself...2-5% of people have this." AIG is a chronic condition in which the immune system attacks the stomach's acid-producing cells.
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09:28 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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In a first, ED auctions seized private jet for ₹3 crore
Enforcement Directorate (ED) auctioned a seized private plane (Hawker 800 A) for ₹3 crore, marking the agency’s first such aircraft sale. It was seized from Hyderabad airport last year during searches in connection with a money-laundering case involving Capital Protection Force Pvt Ltd. The firm allegedly operated a fraudulent invoice discounting scheme under the Falcon Group brand.
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09:23 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Enforcement Directorate (ED) auctioned a seized private plane (Hawker 800 A) for ₹3 crore, marking the agency’s first such aircraft sale. It was seized from Hyderabad airport last year during searches in connection with a money-laundering case involving Capital Protection Force Pvt Ltd. The firm allegedly operated a fraudulent invoice discounting scheme under the Falcon Group brand.
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09:23 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Punjab student issued fake Canadian college letter by consultancy, wins ₹12 lakh
The Chandigarh consumer commission ordered a visa consultancy firm to refund ₹12.35 lakh to a Punjab student for failing to secure her promised Canadian study visa and admission. The firm issued her an acceptance letter from a Canadian college in 2022. However, when she independently verified its authenticity, the college said it had no admission record in her name.
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09:16 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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The Chandigarh consumer commission ordered a visa consultancy firm to refund ₹12.35 lakh to a Punjab student for failing to secure her promised Canadian study visa and admission. The firm issued her an acceptance letter from a Canadian college in 2022. However, when she independently verified its authenticity, the college said it had no admission record in her name.
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09:16 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Rebel TMC faction takes over TMC HQ
In a major setback for Mamata Banerjee, the rebel TMC faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee took control of TMC's organisational headquarters in Kolkata. This comes a day after the faction met the Election Commission and staked its claim to the party's name and election symbol. The rebel group reportedly locked the gates of Trinamool Bhavan, TMC’s state office since 2022.
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09:40 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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In a major setback for Mamata Banerjee, the rebel TMC faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee took control of TMC's organisational headquarters in Kolkata. This comes a day after the faction met the Election Commission and staked its claim to the party's name and election symbol. The rebel group reportedly locked the gates of Trinamool Bhavan, TMC’s state office since 2022.
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Official makes AI image to claim dirty road has been cleaned in Gurugram; suspended
Assistant Sanitary Inspector Waseem was suspended by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram after he fabricated an image using AI to show that a dirty road had been cleaned. He was tasked with cleaning garbage on temple land at Kherki Daula Village. He uploaded an "after" image to show the area was completely clean and uniformly paved.
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09:32 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Assistant Sanitary Inspector Waseem was suspended by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram after he fabricated an image using AI to show that a dirty road had been cleaned. He was tasked with cleaning garbage on temple land at Kherki Daula Village. He uploaded an "after" image to show the area was completely clean and uniformly paved.
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09:32 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Govt will try to label you, but don't get affected by it: Mahua at CJP protest
TMC MP Mahua Moitra joined Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Friday. Addressing protesters, she said, "They [government] will try to label you for many things, but you don't get affected by it." Earlier, she was attacked with eggs in West Bengal. The CJP is protesting alleged exam irregularities and demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
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09:30 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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TMC MP Mahua Moitra joined Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Friday. Addressing protesters, she said, "They [government] will try to label you for many things, but you don't get affected by it." Earlier, she was attacked with eggs in West Bengal. The CJP is protesting alleged exam irregularities and demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
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BKTC chief addresses allegations of misappropriation of offerings at Badrinath Dham
Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) Chairman Hemant Dwivedi said the allegations circulating on social media over the alleged misappropriation of offerings at Badrinath Dham have been taken seriously. Dwivedi clarified that the employee being referred to as his "personal secretary" is not his personal secretary. "Stringent action will be taken...against those responsible," Dwivedi stated.
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09:57 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) Chairman Hemant Dwivedi said the allegations circulating on social media over the alleged misappropriation of offerings at Badrinath Dham have been taken seriously. Dwivedi clarified that the employee being referred to as his "personal secretary" is not his personal secretary. "Stringent action will be taken...against those responsible," Dwivedi stated.
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09:57 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Trisha Krishnan calls out Zara for clothes reeking of body odour, says '3rd time in a row’
Actress Trisha Krishnan called out apparel brand Zara on her Instagram Stories. "Dear @zara @zaracare please make sure your clothes don't reek of body odour (not even mild) the next time we're placing home deliveries," she wrote. "Third time in a row. And pretty darn disgusting. Smell it before you pack it at least," she wrote.
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09:50 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Actress Trisha Krishnan called out apparel brand Zara on her Instagram Stories. "Dear @zara @zaracare please make sure your clothes don't reek of body odour (not even mild) the next time we're placing home deliveries," she wrote. "Third time in a row. And pretty darn disgusting. Smell it before you pack it at least," she wrote.
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09:50 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Diljit-starrer 'Satluj', previously titled 'Punjab 95', releases after 3-yr CBFC battle
After a 3-year battle with the censor board over its title, Honey Trehan's directorial 'Punjab 95' has been released on OTT. Trehan said, "We could not get the previous title of the film. The title is now 'Satluj'. This is the complete film, without any cuts or compromise." CBFC asked Trehan to make 21 cuts and change its title earlier.
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09:49 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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After a 3-year battle with the censor board over its title, Honey Trehan's directorial 'Punjab 95' has been released on OTT. Trehan said, "We could not get the previous title of the film. The title is now 'Satluj'. This is the complete film, without any cuts or compromise." CBFC asked Trehan to make 21 cuts and change its title earlier.
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09:49 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Japan weighs buying Iranian oil for 1st time in 7 years: Report
Iran has initiated talks to resume oil sales to Japan under a temporary 60-day US sanctions waiver, Reuters reported. However, prospective Japanese buyers are seeking a longer waiver and assurances about ship safety amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Japan halted imports of Iranian oil in 2019 after the US tightened sanctions on Iran.
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10:12 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Iran has initiated talks to resume oil sales to Japan under a temporary 60-day US sanctions waiver, Reuters reported. However, prospective Japanese buyers are seeking a longer waiver and assurances about ship safety amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Japan halted imports of Iranian oil in 2019 after the US tightened sanctions on Iran.
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Why will playing 7,350 feet above sea level at Azteca Stadium be tough for England?
England will face Mexico in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round-of-16 clash at Azteca Stadium, which stands 7,350 feet above sea level. According to experts, thinner air reduces oxygen intake, slows sprint recovery and can cut high-velocity running by up to 21%, while also making the ball travel faster. Notably, Mexico have lost just twice in 89 matches there.
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10:07 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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England will face Mexico in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round-of-16 clash at Azteca Stadium, which stands 7,350 feet above sea level. According to experts, thinner air reduces oxygen intake, slows sprint recovery and can cut high-velocity running by up to 21%, while also making the ball travel faster. Notably, Mexico have lost just twice in 89 matches there.
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1 question in NEET-UG re-exam paper had no correct answer: Report
The NEET-UG re-exam, which was conducted on June 21, has run into controversy after a report claimed that one question had no correct answer out of the listed options. The NTA will give 4 bonus marks to all students for this, reported The New Indian Express. Further, the report added that another question had two correct answers.
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10:25 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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The NEET-UG re-exam, which was conducted on June 21, has run into controversy after a report claimed that one question had no correct answer out of the listed options. The NTA will give 4 bonus marks to all students for this, reported The New Indian Express. Further, the report added that another question had two correct answers.
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10:25 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Aerial video shows 4-km long queue outside petrol station in Russia amid shortage
Amid severe fuel shortage in Russia, an aerial video has gone viral showing at least 4-km long queue outside a petrol station in Chita. The video shows an endless line of cars and trucks on the road as drivers wait for the chance to fill up their tanks. Russia has reportedly imported petrol from India to meet its demand.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
10:21 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Amid severe fuel shortage in Russia, an aerial video has gone viral showing at least 4-km long queue outside a petrol station in Chita. The video shows an endless line of cars and trucks on the road as drivers wait for the chance to fill up their tanks. Russia has reportedly imported petrol from India to meet its demand.
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10:21 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Champat Rai very dedicated, pained by Ram Mandir theft row: UP Dy CM
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya addressed the Ram Mandir donation theft row and said the Trust's former general secretary Champat Rai "worked with immense dedication". "Champat Rai...was part of temple's construction [and has] been deeply pained by this incident," he added. Maurya further said, "The way the issue is being turned into a major public debate is unnecessary."
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10:21 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya addressed the Ram Mandir donation theft row and said the Trust's former general secretary Champat Rai "worked with immense dedication". "Champat Rai...was part of temple's construction [and has] been deeply pained by this incident," he added. Maurya further said, "The way the issue is being turned into a major public debate is unnecessary."
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Middle class is India's engine of growth: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India's "middle class is the engine of growth". "After COVID-19, India has remained the fastest-growing large economy, primarily because of consumption driven by the middle class," Sitharaman stated. Citing OECD's projection, she added that India will surpass China in the absolute size of its middle-class population between 2030 and 2035.
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10:43 pm Friday, 03 July 2026
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India's "middle class is the engine of growth". "After COVID-19, India has remained the fastest-growing large economy, primarily because of consumption driven by the middle class," Sitharaman stated. Citing OECD's projection, she added that India will surpass China in the absolute size of its middle-class population between 2030 and 2035.
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