South Korea eyes ethanol-based jet fuel amid sustainable aviation fuel push
Ethanol-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is emerging as a promising option in South Korea as it prepares to mandate SAF blending for international flights by 2030. Alcohol-to-jet technology can help overcome shortages faced by conventional SAF made from waste cooking oil and animal fats, according to industry leaders. Meanwhile, India is expanding ethanol-based petrol blending in vehicles.
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Ethanol-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is emerging as a promising option in South Korea as it prepares to mandate SAF blending for international flights by 2030. Alcohol-to-jet technology can help overcome shortages faced by conventional SAF made from waste cooking oil and animal fats, according to industry leaders. Meanwhile, India is expanding ethanol-based petrol blending in vehicles.
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Gold unlikely to hit $6,000/ounce this year; new target at $4,500: Report
JPMorgan has lowered its gold price target to $4,300/ounce for the third quarter and $4,500/ounce for the fourth quarter of this year. The bank recently said it expected gold to rise to $6,000/ounce by year-end, implying around 40% upside from current levels. It cited weaker-than-expected demand from key sectors and possibility of interest rate hikes as reasons for the downgrade.
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08:00 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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JPMorgan has lowered its gold price target to $4,300/ounce for the third quarter and $4,500/ounce for the fourth quarter of this year. The bank recently said it expected gold to rise to $6,000/ounce by year-end, implying around 40% upside from current levels. It cited weaker-than-expected demand from key sectors and possibility of interest rate hikes as reasons for the downgrade.
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08:00 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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PM Modi receives death threat ahead of Australia visit, police trace suspect's IP
Australian authorities have launched an investigation after PM Modi, who is scheduled to travel to Melbourne between July 8 and 10, received a death threat on Facebook. Police have identified the IP address of the suspect, and are now examining whether it amounts to a criminal offence. Police have neither confirmed any arrests nor disclosed further details.
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08:21 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Australian authorities have launched an investigation after PM Modi, who is scheduled to travel to Melbourne between July 8 and 10, received a death threat on Facebook. Police have identified the IP address of the suspect, and are now examining whether it amounts to a criminal offence. Police have neither confirmed any arrests nor disclosed further details.
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Red alert issued for heavy rainfall in Mumbai
The IMD on Saturday issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in Mumbai and Thane. According to reports, Ram Mandir area in Mumbai recorded 206.5 mm of rainfall, followed by 188 mm in Vikhroli. Meanwhile, a video of BMC Mayor Ritu Tawde surfaced online showing her asking locals to stay far from the seaside area in Worli.
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08:42 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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The IMD on Saturday issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in Mumbai and Thane. According to reports, Ram Mandir area in Mumbai recorded 206.5 mm of rainfall, followed by 188 mm in Vikhroli. Meanwhile, a video of BMC Mayor Ritu Tawde surfaced online showing her asking locals to stay far from the seaside area in Worli.
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AI agents can 2x their learning speed every 3 months, claims Chinese researchers
Researchers at ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, said AI agents can double their learning speed every three months by interacting with real-world environments over time. This offers a potential path to improve AI as gains from simply adding more data and computing power begin to slow. Researchers logged 38,000 hours of environment interaction to evaluate five frontier models.
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08:36 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Researchers at ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, said AI agents can double their learning speed every three months by interacting with real-world environments over time. This offers a potential path to improve AI as gains from simply adding more data and computing power begin to slow. Researchers logged 38,000 hours of environment interaction to evaluate five frontier models.
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Singer Bismil gets death threat, ₹5cr extortion demand from gangster Nandal
Singer Mohammad Asif, also known as Bismil, alleged that he received threats from gangster Deepak Nandal, with a ₹5-crore extortion demand. As per the complaint, Nandal is a Haryanvi gangster who lives abroad. The series of calls and messages was allegedly made from a Portuguese number. The threats allegedly continued in May when Bismil was at his Delhi home.
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08:35 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Singer Mohammad Asif, also known as Bismil, alleged that he received threats from gangster Deepak Nandal, with a ₹5-crore extortion demand. As per the complaint, Nandal is a Haryanvi gangster who lives abroad. The series of calls and messages was allegedly made from a Portuguese number. The threats allegedly continued in May when Bismil was at his Delhi home.
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PM Modi wishes Trump on 250th anniversary of US, says 'May next 250 yrs bring greater peace'
PM Narendra Modi congratulated US President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of US' Independence. "India and US share more than a strategic partnership. Our shared belief in democracy, rule of law and the limitless potential of our people make our friendship a force for global good," PM Modi said. "May next 250 years bring...greater prosperity and peace," he added.
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08:32 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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PM Narendra Modi congratulated US President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of US' Independence. "India and US share more than a strategic partnership. Our shared belief in democracy, rule of law and the limitless potential of our people make our friendship a force for global good," PM Modi said. "May next 250 years bring...greater prosperity and peace," he added.
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Villagers carry body through flooded stream in Karnataka
Residents of Dodda Hittala village in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district carried a deceased person through a flooded stream after heavy rain cut off access to the cremation ground. With no proper road linking the village to the cremation ground, locals were forced to wade through the overflowing Bhaskakeri stream, renewing demands for basic infrastructure and an all-weather road.
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08:29 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Residents of Dodda Hittala village in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district carried a deceased person through a flooded stream after heavy rain cut off access to the cremation ground. With no proper road linking the village to the cremation ground, locals were forced to wade through the overflowing Bhaskakeri stream, renewing demands for basic infrastructure and an all-weather road.
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China to get special treatment on Strait of Hormuz tolls: Iran
Iran's ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, said Beijing will receive "special consideration" when Tehran imposes service fees on ships using the Strait of Hormuz. He added that special treatment would be awarded to countries that are friendly to Iran. Fazli said the fees would help ensure the safe transit of ships and cover environmental costs.
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08:59 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Iran's ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, said Beijing will receive "special consideration" when Tehran imposes service fees on ships using the Strait of Hormuz. He added that special treatment would be awarded to countries that are friendly to Iran. Fazli said the fees would help ensure the safe transit of ships and cover environmental costs.
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AI-led layoffs in 6 months of 2026 surpass layoffs in whole of 2025: Report
The total number of layoffs driven by AI in first six months of 2026 has hit 1.28 lakh employees, already surpassing the total number of layoffs in the whole of 2025, Layoffs.fyi data showed. Last year, a total of 1.24 lakh employees were fired because of AI. A record 2.65 lakh employees were laid off due to AI in 2023.
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08:45 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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The total number of layoffs driven by AI in first six months of 2026 has hit 1.28 lakh employees, already surpassing the total number of layoffs in the whole of 2025, Layoffs.fyi data showed. Last year, a total of 1.24 lakh employees were fired because of AI. A record 2.65 lakh employees were laid off due to AI in 2023.
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Iran preparing thousands of graves as Khamenei's funeral sparks fears of mass casualties
Iranian officials have drawn up emergency plans anticipating anywhere between 1,500-3,000 fatalities during the days-long funeral processions of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, German newspaper Die Welt reported. It said officials have prepared thousands of fresh graves in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery. Iranian officials are preparing for crowd crushes and possible security threats.
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09:10 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Iranian officials have drawn up emergency plans anticipating anywhere between 1,500-3,000 fatalities during the days-long funeral processions of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, German newspaper Die Welt reported. It said officials have prepared thousands of fresh graves in Behesht-e Zahra cemetery. Iranian officials are preparing for crowd crushes and possible security threats.
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Iran uses Quranic verses to show its feeling about each foreign delegation at Khamenei's funeral
Iranian authorities recited different Quranic verses for each foreign delegation that arrived at late Supreme Leader Khamenei's funeral, with each verse signalling how Iranian regime feels about them. Saudi delegation was greeted with a verse describing two opposing armies in battle, with one side fighting in the cause of Allah and the other portrayed as disbelievers, Iran International reported.
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Iranian authorities recited different Quranic verses for each foreign delegation that arrived at late Supreme Leader Khamenei's funeral, with each verse signalling how Iranian regime feels about them. Saudi delegation was greeted with a verse describing two opposing armies in battle, with one side fighting in the cause of Allah and the other portrayed as disbelievers, Iran International reported.
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Actress Tanvi Thakkar announces separation from husband Adittya Kappadia
Actress Tanvi Thakkar has announced separation from her husband and actor Adittya Kappadia after over five years of marriage. The couple, which dated for seven years before getting married in 2021, welcomed their son, Krishay, in 2023. Sharing a post, Tanvi wrote, "This has been an emotional decision for both of us...There is no negativity or drama here."
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09:25 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Actress Tanvi Thakkar has announced separation from her husband and actor Adittya Kappadia after over five years of marriage. The couple, which dated for seven years before getting married in 2021, welcomed their son, Krishay, in 2023. Sharing a post, Tanvi wrote, "This has been an emotional decision for both of us...There is no negativity or drama here."
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Adani's ₹2,400-crore bribery case should never have been brought: US govt to court
The US Department of Justice has defended its decision to drop the ₹2,400-crore bribery charges against Gautam Adani. The case "should have been dropped a year ago or never brought in the first place", it said in a court filing. This comes after a US court asked the department to justify its reasons for seeking to permanently dismiss the case.
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09:21 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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The US Department of Justice has defended its decision to drop the ₹2,400-crore bribery charges against Gautam Adani. The case "should have been dropped a year ago or never brought in the first place", it said in a court filing. This comes after a US court asked the department to justify its reasons for seeking to permanently dismiss the case.
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NASA marks America's 250th birthday with space visuals
NASA has released four deep-space images from its Chandra X-ray Observatory to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. The images include Cassiopeia A, a supernova remnant in the Milky Way; NGC 3603, a star-forming nebula; NGC 4736, a spiral galaxy; and a distant galaxy cluster that has helped astronomers study the distribution of dark matter.
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09:17 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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NASA has released four deep-space images from its Chandra X-ray Observatory to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. The images include Cassiopeia A, a supernova remnant in the Milky Way; NGC 3603, a star-forming nebula; NGC 4736, a spiral galaxy; and a distant galaxy cluster that has helped astronomers study the distribution of dark matter.
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Manipur burned over a court order, not the CIA: Maj.Digvijay Rawat
On the podcast, ex-Special Forces officer Major Digvijay Rawat said the Manipur conflict was sparked by a High Court order, not foreign hands. The court asked the state to consider Meiteis for ST status, triggering tribal rallies that turned violent. “How can you say the CIA did this?” he asked, calling it a local political failure.
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On the podcast, ex-Special Forces officer Major Digvijay Rawat said the Manipur conflict was sparked by a High Court order, not foreign hands. The court asked the state to consider Meiteis for ST status, triggering tribal rallies that turned violent. “How can you say the CIA did this?” he asked, calling it a local political failure.
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Sooryavanshi ready to make impact, spare a thought for Sanju though: Aaron Finch
Reacting to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi replacing Sanju Samson to make his international debut, ex-Australia skipper Aaron Finch said, "He looks absolutely ready to make a serious impact at this level, regardless of what he gets today." "Spare a thought for Sanju though, not long ago he was the key to India's T20 World Cup win!" he added.
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09:42 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Reacting to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi replacing Sanju Samson to make his international debut, ex-Australia skipper Aaron Finch said, "He looks absolutely ready to make a serious impact at this level, regardless of what he gets today." "Spare a thought for Sanju though, not long ago he was the key to India's T20 World Cup win!" he added.
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Who is Chandrima Bhattacharya, who quit a month after becoming WB TMC president?
Former West Bengal minister Chandrima Bhattacharya, a three-time MLA, resigned from all Trinamool Congress (TMC) posts just a month after being appointed the party's state president. She served as Minister of State for key portfolios, including Finance and Health, in the previous Mamata Banerjee government. However, she lost the Dum Dum Uttar Assembly seat in the 2026 state elections.
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09:41 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Former West Bengal minister Chandrima Bhattacharya, a three-time MLA, resigned from all Trinamool Congress (TMC) posts just a month after being appointed the party's state president. She served as Minister of State for key portfolios, including Finance and Health, in the previous Mamata Banerjee government. However, she lost the Dum Dum Uttar Assembly seat in the 2026 state elections.
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Massive road cave-in swallows vehicle in Mumbai amid heavy rain, video emerges
Heavy rain in Mumbai triggered a major road cave-in on LBS Marg in Bhandup (West), causing a vehicle to plunge into an excavation pit, a video from the site showed. However, no injuries were reported in the incident. Authorities have barricaded the area and are assessing the damage. Waterlogging was witnessed in several parts of the city after heavy rainfall.
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09:39 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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Heavy rain in Mumbai triggered a major road cave-in on LBS Marg in Bhandup (West), causing a vehicle to plunge into an excavation pit, a video from the site showed. However, no injuries were reported in the incident. Authorities have barricaded the area and are assessing the damage. Waterlogging was witnessed in several parts of the city after heavy rainfall.
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We killed the terrorists but couldn't save a boy: Major Rawat
On the podcast, ex-SF officer Major Digvijay Rawat recalled a hostage crisis in Hajin, Kashmir. A terrorist held a father and child captive over a feud. His team cleared floor by floor, saving the father. “We could not save that child,” he said quietly. Both terrorists were neutralised; the boy had already been killed.
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09:36 pm Saturday, 04 July 2026
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On the podcast, ex-SF officer Major Digvijay Rawat recalled a hostage crisis in Hajin, Kashmir. A terrorist held a father and child captive over a feud. His team cleared floor by floor, saving the father. “We could not save that child,” he said quietly. Both terrorists were neutralised; the boy had already been killed.
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