58 engineering colleges shut across India
The AICTE shut 58 engineering colleges across the country during 2025-26 academic year. UP and Maharashtra accounted for the highest number of closures, with 12 each, followed by MP (8), and Telangana and Punjab (4 each). Three colleges each were shut in Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan, while Gujarat, Karnataka, Pune and Tamil Nadu saw closure of two colleges each.
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The AICTE shut 58 engineering colleges across the country during 2025-26 academic year. UP and Maharashtra accounted for the highest number of closures, with 12 each, followed by MP (8), and Telangana and Punjab (4 each). Three colleges each were shut in Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan, while Gujarat, Karnataka, Pune and Tamil Nadu saw closure of two colleges each.
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Chinese robots inspect 17,625 tablets with 99% accuracy in 64 hrs
Chinese firm AgiBot livestreamed 8 G2 humanoid robots inspecting tablet production for 64 hours at Longcheer Technology's factory. They produced 17,625 tablet devices with 99.99% inspection accuracy during world's first live factory broadcast. Robots performed over 64,000 tasks like sorting out defects, material transport and other quality-control activities while working with human employees.
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06:10 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Chinese firm AgiBot livestreamed 8 G2 humanoid robots inspecting tablet production for 64 hours at Longcheer Technology's factory. They produced 17,625 tablet devices with 99.99% inspection accuracy during world's first live factory broadcast. Robots performed over 64,000 tasks like sorting out defects, material transport and other quality-control activities while working with human employees.
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My ex-boyfriend once burnt me with a cigarette: Actress Niti Taylor
Actress Niti Taylor claimed that her former boyfriend "once burnt her with a cigarette," leaving a scar on her thigh. She said this during a conversation with other contestants on the reality show 'Alliance'. "He was violent and psychotic. One night he went mad, it was his birthday...Then, he slapped me...I just said, 'Goodbye, see you,'" she added.
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06:08 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Actress Niti Taylor claimed that her former boyfriend "once burnt her with a cigarette," leaving a scar on her thigh. She said this during a conversation with other contestants on the reality show 'Alliance'. "He was violent and psychotic. One night he went mad, it was his birthday...Then, he slapped me...I just said, 'Goodbye, see you,'" she added.
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06:08 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Govt extends deadline for WhatsApp to respond to username row to July 9
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has extended Meta's deadline to respond on WhatsApp's proposed username feature by three days, until July 9. The feature would allow users to message others without sharing their phone numbers, and have unique usernames. The extension comes amid privacy and safety concerns, particularly over the potential risk of impersonation.
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06:22 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has extended Meta's deadline to respond on WhatsApp's proposed username feature by three days, until July 9. The feature would allow users to message others without sharing their phone numbers, and have unique usernames. The extension comes amid privacy and safety concerns, particularly over the potential risk of impersonation.
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Massive tree falls on parked cars in Mumbai amid strong winds and rain
A massive tree collapsed onto several parked vehicles in Mumbai's Bandra East on Sunday amid heavy rain and strong winds, disrupting traffic in the area. Firefighters and civic rescue personnel quickly reached the spot and launched an operation to clear the fallen tree and restore normal movement. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported in the incident.
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06:17 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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A massive tree collapsed onto several parked vehicles in Mumbai's Bandra East on Sunday amid heavy rain and strong winds, disrupting traffic in the area. Firefighters and civic rescue personnel quickly reached the spot and launched an operation to clear the fallen tree and restore normal movement. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported in the incident.
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06:17 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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'Pak Defence Minister is mentally unstable,' say Indian govt sources after his attack on PM Modi
Sources in the government have slammed Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for attacking PM Narendra Modi. "That Khawaja Asif is mentally unstable is a known fact...Clearly, he has no day job and passes time by making silly comments on matters of which he has little knowledge," the sources said. Asif attacked PM Modi over award conferred on him by Seychelles.
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06:41 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Sources in the government have slammed Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for attacking PM Narendra Modi. "That Khawaja Asif is mentally unstable is a known fact...Clearly, he has no day job and passes time by making silly comments on matters of which he has little knowledge," the sources said. Asif attacked PM Modi over award conferred on him by Seychelles.
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Billionaire Kris slams Bengaluru traffic, says 'Took 2.5 hours to travel 31 km'
Infosys' billionaire Co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan slammed Bengaluru's traffic, noting how it took him 2.5 hours to travel 31 kilometres. "It is only becoming worse. Traffic, condition of roads and poor discipline," Gopalakrishnan said. "First I thought you were running a marathon, then I realised it was about traffic," a user joked, while another said, "It'll take 3.5 hours on weekdays."
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06:36 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Infosys' billionaire Co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan slammed Bengaluru's traffic, noting how it took him 2.5 hours to travel 31 kilometres. "It is only becoming worse. Traffic, condition of roads and poor discipline," Gopalakrishnan said. "First I thought you were running a marathon, then I realised it was about traffic," a user joked, while another said, "It'll take 3.5 hours on weekdays."
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Why were 58 engineering colleges closed across India?
The AICTE shut down 58 engineering colleges across India during 2025-26 due to reasons like low student intake, inability to maintain required faculty, non-compliance with infrastructure, operational norms, etc. Three of them were government-aided and the rest were privately financed. "Over 950 courses...in technical and engineering colleges...were also closed," an AICTE official said.
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06:34 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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The AICTE shut down 58 engineering colleges across India during 2025-26 due to reasons like low student intake, inability to maintain required faculty, non-compliance with infrastructure, operational norms, etc. Three of them were government-aided and the rest were privately financed. "Over 950 courses...in technical and engineering colleges...were also closed," an AICTE official said.
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Brazil have never beaten Norway in international football history
Brazil have never beaten Norway in men's international football history. The two teams have faced each other four times, with Norway winning twice and two matches ending in draws. Out of Norway's two wins against Brazil, one came in FIFA World Cup 1998 group stage, when they defeated Brazil 2-1. The result helped Norway qualify for knockout stage that year.
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06:57 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Brazil have never beaten Norway in men's international football history. The two teams have faced each other four times, with Norway winning twice and two matches ending in draws. Out of Norway's two wins against Brazil, one came in FIFA World Cup 1998 group stage, when they defeated Brazil 2-1. The result helped Norway qualify for knockout stage that year.
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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 Monday. It's likely over Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Rajasthan, Himachal, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, MP, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Arunachal, Assam and Meghalaya. Bihar, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, J&K, Ladakh, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Punjab, WB and Sikkim may also witness it.
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06:55 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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IMD has issued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for several states/UTs for Monday. It's likely over Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Rajasthan, Himachal, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, MP, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Arunachal, Assam and Meghalaya. Bihar, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, J&K, Ladakh, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Punjab, WB and Sikkim may also witness it.
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Irfan shares Aamir-Gauri's wedding video; kids from previous marriages attend ceremony
A video from the wedding of Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt, shared by Irfan Pathan, shows him kissing Gauri's hand. It also shows the newly married couple sharing their first dance. Aamir's eldest children, Junaid Khan and Ira Khan, and Gauri's son could be seen sitting with them during the ceremony. His younger son, Azad Rao Khan, was also present.
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06:55 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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A video from the wedding of Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt, shared by Irfan Pathan, shows him kissing Gauri's hand. It also shows the newly married couple sharing their first dance. Aamir's eldest children, Junaid Khan and Ira Khan, and Gauri's son could be seen sitting with them during the ceremony. His younger son, Azad Rao Khan, was also present.
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France's richest man Bernard Arnault, wife ordered to pay ₹245 crore in back taxes
France's richest man Bernard Arnault and his wife have been ordered to pay €22.5 million (₹245 crore) in back taxes, AFP reported, citing the Paris administrative court of appeal's ruling. This includes the €9.5 million in respect of France’s wealth solidarity tax. The LVMH CEO's spokesperson told AFP that the court's ruling will be appealed to the Council of State.
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07:29 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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France's richest man Bernard Arnault and his wife have been ordered to pay €22.5 million (₹245 crore) in back taxes, AFP reported, citing the Paris administrative court of appeal's ruling. This includes the €9.5 million in respect of France’s wealth solidarity tax. The LVMH CEO's spokesperson told AFP that the court's ruling will be appealed to the Council of State.
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07:29 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Govt releases statement as it warns public against fraudsters posing as its advisors
Ministry of External Affairs has released a statement, saying, "Certain individuals...are making posts suggesting that they are advising MEA on policy related matters including on trade, migration and other issues." "Further, these handles are also offering paid advice/sessions on how to work with MEA...[We] urge all to be careful against such fraudulent posts on social media platforms," it added.
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07:22 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Ministry of External Affairs has released a statement, saying, "Certain individuals...are making posts suggesting that they are advising MEA on policy related matters including on trade, migration and other issues." "Further, these handles are also offering paid advice/sessions on how to work with MEA...[We] urge all to be careful against such fraudulent posts on social media platforms," it added.
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Adani to build South Asia's largest private missile factory for ₹2,500 crore
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday laid the foundation stone for Adani Group's ₹2,500-crore missile manufacturing hub in Shivpuri. The plant will include a missile complex, a composite propellant complex and a TNT complex. The factory, set to be the largest private missile complex in South Asia, will generate employment for 5,000 people.
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07:44 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday laid the foundation stone for Adani Group's ₹2,500-crore missile manufacturing hub in Shivpuri. The plant will include a missile complex, a composite propellant complex and a TNT complex. The factory, set to be the largest private missile complex in South Asia, will generate employment for 5,000 people.
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Mysterious space debris washes up on beaches in Australia, probe on
Australian Space Agency is investigating mysterious debris that washed up on beaches in Australia's Queensland. The local fire department said several of the "potentially hazardous objects" have been discovered and warned against touching them. "A 50-metre exclusion zone is still in place," it added. An expert said these might be "space balls" that are often left over after space launches.
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07:51 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Australian Space Agency is investigating mysterious debris that washed up on beaches in Australia's Queensland. The local fire department said several of the "potentially hazardous objects" have been discovered and warned against touching them. "A 50-metre exclusion zone is still in place," it added. An expert said these might be "space balls" that are often left over after space launches.
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07:51 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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ICICI Prudential Life to drop 'Prudential' as promoter seeks 'investor' status
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance may drop the "Prudential" brand as one of its promoters, Prudential Corporation Holdings, seeks reclassification from promoter to investor. This could end a nearly 25-year brand association between ICICI and Prudential. The move follows Prudential's acquisition of a majority stake in Bharti Life Insurance, which requires it to exit its promoter role in the insurer.
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08:11 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance may drop the "Prudential" brand as one of its promoters, Prudential Corporation Holdings, seeks reclassification from promoter to investor. This could end a nearly 25-year brand association between ICICI and Prudential. The move follows Prudential's acquisition of a majority stake in Bharti Life Insurance, which requires it to exit its promoter role in the insurer.
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08:11 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Indian businessman cheated Indonesian President, got defence contracts worth billions: Report
Indian businessman Gaurav Srivastava cheated Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to get defence contracts worth billions of dollars, OCCRP reported. He joined Subianto, then defence minister, in high-level meetings in US in 2020 and got "Letters of Intent (LOI)" to buy F-15 fighter jets, Black Hawk choppers and C-130 planes. He even got LOI to build Indonesia's defence operations command centre.
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08:26 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Indian businessman Gaurav Srivastava cheated Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to get defence contracts worth billions of dollars, OCCRP reported. He joined Subianto, then defence minister, in high-level meetings in US in 2020 and got "Letters of Intent (LOI)" to buy F-15 fighter jets, Black Hawk choppers and C-130 planes. He even got LOI to build Indonesia's defence operations command centre.
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France become 4th team to score 150 goals in FIFA World Cup history
France have become the fourth team to score 150 goals in FIFA World Cup history after Brazil, Germany and Argentina. They achieved the feat during the 1-0 victory over Paraguay in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash. Notably, Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the match, which was also the 150th goal for France.
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08:24 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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France have become the fourth team to score 150 goals in FIFA World Cup history after Brazil, Germany and Argentina. They achieved the feat during the 1-0 victory over Paraguay in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash. Notably, Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the match, which was also the 150th goal for France.
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08:24 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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New York's Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during July 4 fireworks show
A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City during the July Fourth fireworks show. Viral videos showed flames and thick black smoke rising from parts of the iconic bridge. At least three sections of the bridge appeared to catch fire. No injuries were reported, as crowds were prevented from occupying the bridge during the show.
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08:40 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City during the July Fourth fireworks show. Viral videos showed flames and thick black smoke rising from parts of the iconic bridge. At least three sections of the bridge appeared to catch fire. No injuries were reported, as crowds were prevented from occupying the bridge during the show.
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DU opens admissions for one-year PG programmes for the first time
Delhi University has opened admissions to its one-year postgraduate programmes for the first time. Admissions are open exclusively to DU students who have completed a four-year bachelor's degree, offering them a faster way to a master's degree under NEP 2020. Registration is being conducted through the postgraduate admission portal. Admission to the programmes is merit-based, the university said.
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08:34 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Delhi University has opened admissions to its one-year postgraduate programmes for the first time. Admissions are open exclusively to DU students who have completed a four-year bachelor's degree, offering them a faster way to a master's degree under NEP 2020. Registration is being conducted through the postgraduate admission portal. Admission to the programmes is merit-based, the university said.
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