Rapido app's founders booked after Maharashtra officials book ₹22 petrol bike taxi
Rapido app's founders, Rishikesh SR, Pavan Guntupalli and Aravind Sanka, have been booked in Nagpur for allegedly operating "petrol-powered" bike taxi services in Maharashtra without requisite government permission. RTO officials booked a ₹22 Rapido bike ride as part of a special drive against illegal passenger transport. The bike that arrived was a private two-wheeler operating without a license.
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03:29 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Rapido app's founders, Rishikesh SR, Pavan Guntupalli and Aravind Sanka, have been booked in Nagpur for allegedly operating "petrol-powered" bike taxi services in Maharashtra without requisite government permission. RTO officials booked a ₹22 Rapido bike ride as part of a special drive against illegal passenger transport. The bike that arrived was a private two-wheeler operating without a license.
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Which key moments shaped America's place in the world?
America's rise as a global power began between 1870 and WW1, when rapid industrialisation helped it surpass Britain and other European nations in production. After WW2, US shaped the post-war order by building international institutions and alliances. Its Cold War rivalry with the Soviet Union defined global politics, and the Soviet Union's collapse made the US the world's dominant power.
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America's rise as a global power began between 1870 and WW1, when rapid industrialisation helped it surpass Britain and other European nations in production. After WW2, US shaped the post-war order by building international institutions and alliances. Its Cold War rivalry with the Soviet Union defined global politics, and the Soviet Union's collapse made the US the world's dominant power.
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Egypt's Trezeguet, team director pushed by US policeman while taking photo with fan
A police officer pushed Egyptian player Trezeguet and team director Ibrahim Hassan while they were trying to take a photo with a fan at team's hotel during FIFA World Cup 2026. The fan was also pushed by the officer, Egyptian team said. "[We] responded...at...request of hotel security regarding an individual without event credentials attempting to gain access," Dallas Police said.
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03:26 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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A police officer pushed Egyptian player Trezeguet and team director Ibrahim Hassan while they were trying to take a photo with a fan at team's hotel during FIFA World Cup 2026. The fan was also pushed by the officer, Egyptian team said. "[We] responded...at...request of hotel security regarding an individual without event credentials attempting to gain access," Dallas Police said.
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PM Modi unveils India's 1st greenfield refinery-cum-petrochemical unit in Rajasthan
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Rajasthan's Balotra on Saturday. Developed by Hindustan Petroleum and the state government at a cost of over ₹79,450 crore, the 9 MMTPA facility aims to boost energy security. The complex is among several regional development projects worth ₹1.06 lakh crore launched by PM Modi.
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03:20 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Rajasthan's Balotra on Saturday. Developed by Hindustan Petroleum and the state government at a cost of over ₹79,450 crore, the 9 MMTPA facility aims to boost energy security. The complex is among several regional development projects worth ₹1.06 lakh crore launched by PM Modi.
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She'd cry on seeing or entering toilet at home: Mother of toddler abused at Capgemini daycare
Parents of toddlers, who were allegedly abused at daycare facility of Capgemini in Bengaluru, are recalling behavioural changes they observed in them. "She would refuse to go to toilet...She'd cry and express fear on seeing/entering it," recalled a mother. "We noticed this within a month of joining daycare, now we know she was repeatedly locked inside bathroom," she added.
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03:17 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Parents of toddlers, who were allegedly abused at daycare facility of Capgemini in Bengaluru, are recalling behavioural changes they observed in them. "She would refuse to go to toilet...She'd cry and express fear on seeing/entering it," recalled a mother. "We noticed this within a month of joining daycare, now we know she was repeatedly locked inside bathroom," she added.
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Supersonic passenger planes, which may cut travel time by half, could return to US skies
Supersonic passenger flights could return to US skies as country's aviation body FAA has proposed replacing speed-based restrictions introduced in 1973 with new noise-based rules. Such planes fly faster than speed of sound and could potentially cut travel times by up to half. However, concerns over sonic boom, a thunder-like sound reaching the ground led to overland restrictions in 1973.
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03:43 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Supersonic passenger flights could return to US skies as country's aviation body FAA has proposed replacing speed-based restrictions introduced in 1973 with new noise-based rules. Such planes fly faster than speed of sound and could potentially cut travel times by up to half. However, concerns over sonic boom, a thunder-like sound reaching the ground led to overland restrictions in 1973.
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People compare Alia's hamster scene in Alpha with one from Thunderbolts
A scene from Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Alpha' has gone viral, with many on social media comparing it to a scene from Florence Pugh-starrer 'Thunderbolts'. In the sequence, Alia's character protects a hamster while taking down multiple people and destroying a building. A Reddit user wrote, "Writer Uday Chopra thinks people haven't watched Hollywood movies," while another called the scene "plagiarism."
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03:41 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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A scene from Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Alpha' has gone viral, with many on social media comparing it to a scene from Florence Pugh-starrer 'Thunderbolts'. In the sequence, Alia's character protects a hamster while taking down multiple people and destroying a building. A Reddit user wrote, "Writer Uday Chopra thinks people haven't watched Hollywood movies," while another called the scene "plagiarism."
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BCCI breaks silence on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Team India debut being delayed
The BCCI has broken silence on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Team India debut being delayed. BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla called him "very talented" and said the coach and captain will make the final decision. "Whenever the right opportunity arises, they will definitely give him his chance...Such decisions should be left to the wisdom of the team management," he added.
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03:40 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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The BCCI has broken silence on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Team India debut being delayed. BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla called him "very talented" and said the coach and captain will make the final decision. "Whenever the right opportunity arises, they will definitely give him his chance...Such decisions should be left to the wisdom of the team management," he added.
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03:40 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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'Maatrubhumi' CBFC certification reports are false, film not sent yet: Makers
Salman Khan Films has dismissed reports claiming that the censor board has put the certification for 'Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace' on hold. "The film has not yet been submitted to the CBFC for certification," the production house clarified, adding, "Therefore, such reports are entirely baseless. We request that media outlets and individuals refrain from circulating unverified information."
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03:38 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Salman Khan Films has dismissed reports claiming that the censor board has put the certification for 'Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace' on hold. "The film has not yet been submitted to the CBFC for certification," the production house clarified, adding, "Therefore, such reports are entirely baseless. We request that media outlets and individuals refrain from circulating unverified information."
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Siya & Chetan discussed plot to kill Ketan with friend, he advised them against it: Report
Police on Friday questioned a youth from Maharashtra's Beed over suspicion of having been part of a discussion the accused held over killing Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal. Police suspect that accused, Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary had discussed their plan with Chaudhary's former classmate. He reportedly advised the duo not to carry out such an act.
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03:38 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Police on Friday questioned a youth from Maharashtra's Beed over suspicion of having been part of a discussion the accused held over killing Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal. Police suspect that accused, Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary had discussed their plan with Chaudhary's former classmate. He reportedly advised the duo not to carry out such an act.
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Govt hikes onion procurement price to ₹2,125/quintal in Maha, 3rd revision in FY27
The Centre has raised the onion procurement price in Maharashtra by 13% to ₹2,125/quintal under the Price Stabilisation Fund, up from ₹1,875/quintal. This is the third upward revision in this fiscal year due to sluggish procurement. Officials expect the revised procurement price, now at par with market prices (around ₹2,100/quintal), to encourage farmers to participate in buffer stock procurement.
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03:57 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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The Centre has raised the onion procurement price in Maharashtra by 13% to ₹2,125/quintal under the Price Stabilisation Fund, up from ₹1,875/quintal. This is the third upward revision in this fiscal year due to sluggish procurement. Officials expect the revised procurement price, now at par with market prices (around ₹2,100/quintal), to encourage farmers to participate in buffer stock procurement.
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03:57 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Ronaldo sends video message to Venezuela quake survivor, invites him to his match
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo sent a personal video message to Andres Mieles, a Venezuelan boy who lost his family and one of his legs in last month's earthquake. "I know you're a superfan. When you get well, I want to invite you to watch a match of mine," Ronaldo added. "I'd love to meet you. A hug, friend," he stated.
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03:54 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo sent a personal video message to Andres Mieles, a Venezuelan boy who lost his family and one of his legs in last month's earthquake. "I know you're a superfan. When you get well, I want to invite you to watch a match of mine," Ronaldo added. "I'd love to meet you. A hug, friend," he stated.
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MP Police forms Special Investigation Team to find 2 sisters' missing Laddu Gopal idol
Police in MP's Gwalior have constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to trace the missing Laddu Gopal idol (miniature idol depicting Lord Krishna's infant form) belonging to two sisters. They claimed they left the idol at a vegetable seller's hand-pulled cart in January when they went to market to buy clothes for the idol. They have announced a ₹5,000 reward.
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03:53 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Police in MP's Gwalior have constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to trace the missing Laddu Gopal idol (miniature idol depicting Lord Krishna's infant form) belonging to two sisters. They claimed they left the idol at a vegetable seller's hand-pulled cart in January when they went to market to buy clothes for the idol. They have announced a ₹5,000 reward.
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Which celestial events will occur in July 2026?
Skywatchers can witness several celestial events in July 2026, starting July 8 when Venus will appear close to Regulus, the brightest star in constellation Leo. The annual Perseid meteor shower begins on July 17. The month's biggest lunar event, the Full Buck Moon, peaks on July 29. Two meteor showers will also peak overnight between July 30 and July 31.
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03:52 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Skywatchers can witness several celestial events in July 2026, starting July 8 when Venus will appear close to Regulus, the brightest star in constellation Leo. The annual Perseid meteor shower begins on July 17. The month's biggest lunar event, the Full Buck Moon, peaks on July 29. Two meteor showers will also peak overnight between July 30 and July 31.
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World saw the 'jalwa' of Indian diplomacy during energy crisis: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi shared how India's friendships with other nations helped the country during the energy crisis triggered by the US-Iran war. "Before the crisis, India imported fuel/energy from 25-26 countries...Amidst the war, India began sourcing fuel from over 40 countries," he said, adding that the world saw the "jalwa (prowess)" of Indian diplomacy. PM Modi said this in Rajasthan.
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03:51 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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PM Narendra Modi shared how India's friendships with other nations helped the country during the energy crisis triggered by the US-Iran war. "Before the crisis, India imported fuel/energy from 25-26 countries...Amidst the war, India began sourcing fuel from over 40 countries," he said, adding that the world saw the "jalwa (prowess)" of Indian diplomacy. PM Modi said this in Rajasthan.
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In a funny twist, Samajwadi Party leader's X account demonetised after he demands payout
Samajwadi Party's Hardoi District President Jitendra Verma posted on X that despite posting "original content" on the platform, he hasn't received his payout. "Send my payout," Verma posted while tagging X owner Elon Musk and Product head Nikita Bier. Within hours, Bier demonetised Verma's account and shared proof that a majority of his content was "simply re-uploading other creators' content".
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04:14 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Samajwadi Party's Hardoi District President Jitendra Verma posted on X that despite posting "original content" on the platform, he hasn't received his payout. "Send my payout," Verma posted while tagging X owner Elon Musk and Product head Nikita Bier. Within hours, Bier demonetised Verma's account and shared proof that a majority of his content was "simply re-uploading other creators' content".
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We approve of no-cut version: Wife of Khalra, whose life inspired 'Satluj'
Human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's wife, Paramjit Kaur Khalra, approved of 'Satluj', based on Jaswant's life, which released on OTT. "This is the same original version that was first screened for our family," Paramjit wrote, adding, "Despite...repeated attempts to make changes, the film's original spirit and truth have been preserved." The film faced 3-year delay over CBFC certification.
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04:12 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's wife, Paramjit Kaur Khalra, approved of 'Satluj', based on Jaswant's life, which released on OTT. "This is the same original version that was first screened for our family," Paramjit wrote, adding, "Despite...repeated attempts to make changes, the film's original spirit and truth have been preserved." The film faced 3-year delay over CBFC certification.
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04:12 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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IRDAI may revise insurance commissions to curb mis-selling: Report
The IRDAI is planning to revise insurance commission payouts to curb mis-selling, Reuters reported. The regulator proposes paying distributors commissions over the life of a policy instead of making large upfront payments. The move also aims to reduce distribution costs and align India's insurance sector with global markets such as the US, the UK and Europe.
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04:06 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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The IRDAI is planning to revise insurance commission payouts to curb mis-selling, Reuters reported. The regulator proposes paying distributors commissions over the life of a policy instead of making large upfront payments. The move also aims to reduce distribution costs and align India's insurance sector with global markets such as the US, the UK and Europe.
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Monsoon Session to begin from July 20, end on August 12
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju announced the commencement of the Monsoon Session, saying, "The Session will commence on 20 July, 2026 and continue till 13 August, 2026 for meaningful debate, discussion and decisions." He added that President Droupadi Murmu has approved the government's recommendation to summon both Houses of Parliament for the Monsoon Session.
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04:27 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju announced the commencement of the Monsoon Session, saying, "The Session will commence on 20 July, 2026 and continue till 13 August, 2026 for meaningful debate, discussion and decisions." He added that President Droupadi Murmu has approved the government's recommendation to summon both Houses of Parliament for the Monsoon Session.
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Capgemini employees weren't allowed to enter daycare where toddlers were abused
Officials investigating the alleged abuse of toddlers at Capgemini's Bengaluru daycare said parents appeared to be completely unaware of the incidents. They added that Capgemini employees were not allowed inside the daycare facility, which may have helped keep the alleged abuse hidden. The global IT firm has temporarily shut down the facility.
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04:24 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Officials investigating the alleged abuse of toddlers at Capgemini's Bengaluru daycare said parents appeared to be completely unaware of the incidents. They added that Capgemini employees were not allowed inside the daycare facility, which may have helped keep the alleged abuse hidden. The global IT firm has temporarily shut down the facility.
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04:24 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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