Reports of Bhutan declining offer to import E20 petrol from India incorrect: Govt

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has issued a clarification and said that reports of Bhutan declining an offer to import E20 petrol from India are incorrect. "No such offer has been made by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), and there is no proposal for export of E20 petrol to Bhutan," the Ministry added.
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12:15 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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USA records highest combined attendance by a FIFA World Cup host

The United States of America (USA) became the FIFA World Cup host nation with the highest combined attendance in history, FIFA announced on Sunday. A total of 80,08,212 fans have attended FIFA World Cup matches in the country, it added. Notably, the USA, which is co-hosting the 2026 tournament with Canada and Mexico, previously hosted the World Cup in 1994.
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12:42 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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Happy to see Vaibhav debut, but don't forget Sanju was Player of T20 WC 3 matches ago: Rayudu

After Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his India debut after replacing Sanju Samson in playing XI, Ambati Rayudu tweeted, "Let’s spare a thought for Sanju Samson." He added, "Very happy to see Vaibhav make his debut and it deserves a celebration but let’s not forget that Sanju was the Man of the Tournament in T20 World Cup just 3 T20I games ago."
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12:40 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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Govt orders Instagram to remove ads promoting child sexual abuse after '₹99 video' ads: Report

The Centre has issued a notice to Meta over Child Sexual Exploitative & Abuse Material (CSEAM) in paid ads run on Instagram and ordered the platform to disable all ads and content promoting this content, according to reports. This comes after a report claimed that Instagram ads were leading people to Telegram channels selling child abuse videos for ₹99.
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12:35 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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You have neither civilisation nor honour: Iran on Trump's threat to bomb Khamenei's funeral

Iranian Embassy in Armenia reacted after Trump said US could take out all Iranian leaders at Khamenei's funeral in "one shot" but it won't. "People can be killed, but ideals cannot...You killed Khamenei, but in reality, you broke perfume bottle whose scent spread everyplace," it said. "You don't understand these things because you have neither civilization...nor honour," it added.
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12:54 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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2 Lawrence Bishnoi gang members shot dead in police encounter after Haryana gym trainer's murder

Two men, wanted in connection with the murder of a gym trainer in Haryana last month, were shot dead on Sunday during a joint operation by Delhi Police and Haryana Police. The incident occurred in Bahadurgarh after the accused, Parvesh and Himanshu, allegedly opened fire on the police team. Police said the accused were following gangster Anil Pandit's directions.
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12:51 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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Italy's Cobolli recreates Brazil footballer Cunha's celebration at Wimbledon

Italian tennis player Flavio Cobolli recreated Brazil footballer Matheus Cunha's celebration after beating Russia's Karen Khachanov in their men's singles third-round match at Wimbledon 2026. "It was a bet with my coach. We are watching the FIFA World Cup 2026, and this is the Brazilian striker that I love to repeat," he said. "Love that, Flavio Cobolli," Cunha reacted.
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01:13 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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Without naming Bishnoi, Shreyas Iyer says 'We all know where match went away' after T20I loss

After India's defeat to England in the second T20I, captain Shreyas Iyer said, "I think we all know where it went away, but I don't want to pinpoint any particular player." Without naming Ravi Bishnoi, Iyer said India were cruising until 15th over, after which the 17th over haunted them. Bishnoi conceded 29 runs in that over, including two no-balls.
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01:10 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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I asked 2 biggest lads to stand around Mbappe as Paraguay were going to chop him down: Deschamps

Referring to Paraguay players repeatedly tackling Kylian Mbappe hard, France head coach Didier Deschamps said, "I asked the two biggest lads to stand around Kylian at the end because they were going to chop him down." Deschamps further said, "I won’t criticise Paraguay. Every team can play however they want...but I could do without the insults." France beat Paraguay 1-0.
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01:09 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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Lionel Messi shares message for earthquake-hit Venezuela

Lionel Messi shared a message of support for Venezuela after twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck the country within seconds of each other, killing thousands. "I want to send support to all those...that are suffering, those people that can’t find their loved ones and have a lot of uncertainty of not knowing what will happen," he said.
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01:03 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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Punjab Congress chief dismisses reports of rift in party, calls Channi 'brother'

Dismissing reports of factionalism within the party following a meeting of leaders at house of ex-CM Charanjit Channi, Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring said meeting at Channi's house doesn't mean there is infighting. Warring called Channi "crown on Congress' head" and "brother". Notably, Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa recently met Home Minister Amit Shah.
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01:02 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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Amitabh Bachchan's Juhu bungalow hit by waterlogging amid Mumbai rains, video surfaces

A viral video online showed waterlogging at veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan’s Juhu bungalow amid heavy rains in Mumbai. Rainwater was seen entering the premises, while the area outside was also flooded. Several parts of the city witnessed severe waterlogging following intense monsoon showers.
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01:18 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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What did US govt say in defence of dropping case against Adani?

US Justice Department said it wants to drop bribery case against Gautam Adani, arguing that it is primarily foreign, difficult to prove and inconsistent with current enforcement priorities. Investors suffered no losses, two of the four debt offerings central to case have been repaid, and remaining two continue to be serviced on time without signs of distress, it added.
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01:41 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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Ex-world chess champion Kramnik banned over cheating allegations against Navara, late Naroditsky

Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik has been banned by FIDE for at least one year for making repeated public cheating allegations against players without evidence. The allegations involved Grandmasters including David Navara and late Daniel Naroditsky. FIDE said Kramnik violated rules related to bullying, cyberbullying and false accusations.
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01:37 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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Ambani convoy seen stuck in rain on way to Aamir's house to attend his wedding

Aamir Khan is set to marry Gauri Spratt at his Pali Hill residence on Sunday, July 5. A video showed the Ambani family's car convoy stuck on the road amid heavy rainfall in Mumbai. Several tree branches had fallen near Aamir's home, blocking a part of the road. 'Lagaan' director Ashutosh Gowariker was also seen arriving to attend the wedding.
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01:35 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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Aamir Khan marries Gauri Spratt

Aamir Khan got married to his girlfriend Gauri Spratt on Sunday in an intimate ceremony. The couple had a small registered marriage at his residence in Mumbai in the presence of their families. Aamir, who got married for the third time, revealed his relationship with Gauri in 2025. His longtime friend and 'Lagaan' director Ashutosh Gowariker was among the attendees.
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01:35 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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Which are the lowest-ranking passports in the world?

The fifth annual edition of the Global Passport Index (GPI) has named North Korea and Afghanistan as the lowest ranking passports. The other countries include Somalia (197th), South Sudan (196th), Yemen (195th), and Syria (194th). Pakistan ranks 188th on the list while India ranks 125th. The Global Passport Index scores countries based on mobility, investment opportunities and quality of life.
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01:57 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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McDonald's outlet turned into clinic in earthquake-hit Venezuela

A McDonald's restaurant in Venezuela's Caraballeda has been converted into a makeshift medical centre as hospitals struggle to treat thousands injured in the twin earthquakes. Dozens of patients are being treated at the outlet, which now houses a triage unit, pharmacy, storage area, and dedicated spaces for psychological support. A bus terminal has also been turned into a temporary clinic.
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01:54 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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Pak likely to host next round of US-Iran talks on July 11: Report

Pakistan's Islamabad is likely to host next round of US-Iran talks on July 11, as per a report. The two nations signed an MoU to end war on June 18 and held technical-level talks in Switzerland on June 21. According to the report, the discussions will focus on Iran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief and release of frozen Iranian assets.
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01:52 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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Pakistan sack Shan Masood as Test captain, reappoint Babar Azam after 3 years

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sacked Shan Masood as Test captain and reappointed Babar Azam to the role after nearly three years. Pakistan won only four Tests and lost 12 under Masood's captaincy. Babar had earlier led Pakistan in 20 Tests from 2020 to 2023, winning 10, losing six and drawing four.
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02:13 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026

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