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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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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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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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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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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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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Pakistani forces open fire on protestors in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, 1 killed
Pakistani forces opened fire on protestors in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing one person. Mass protests broke out across PoK on Sunday over a government crackdown and the arrests of more than 600 civil rights activists. Protestors are demanding an end to the siege, restoration of communication services, uninterrupted supply of food and medicines, and release of those detained.
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08:33 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Pakistani forces opened fire on protestors in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing one person. Mass protests broke out across PoK on Sunday over a government crackdown and the arrests of more than 600 civil rights activists. Protestors are demanding an end to the siege, restoration of communication services, uninterrupted supply of food and medicines, and release of those detained.
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'Siya & Chetan could've been in a live-in if they were in US,' says X user; Suchitra slams post
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi criticised an X user who attempted to justify Siya Goyal's actions. "If Siya and Chetan were in America or Europe then easily they'd have been living-in together," a person wrote. "No culture can justify criminal behaviour...She could've...eloped, she could've filed a case against her family...But to pre-plan and [kill] her fiancé- that's...a psychopath," she replied.
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08:59 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Suchitra Krishnamoorthi criticised an X user who attempted to justify Siya Goyal's actions. "If Siya and Chetan were in America or Europe then easily they'd have been living-in together," a person wrote. "No culture can justify criminal behaviour...She could've...eloped, she could've filed a case against her family...But to pre-plan and [kill] her fiancé- that's...a psychopath," she replied.
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₹15-lakh Himachal library helps students prepare for competitive exams for ₹200
Himachal Pradesh's Una district administration has launched the ₹15-lakh Samarth Gyandeep Library at the Mini Secretariat under the Samarth initiative to support competitive exam aspirants. The library offers air-conditioned study room, free Wi-Fi, modern furniture and a quiet study environment, and students can use the facility for ₹200 per month. The library operates daily from 9 am to 6 pm.
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08:54 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Himachal Pradesh's Una district administration has launched the ₹15-lakh Samarth Gyandeep Library at the Mini Secretariat under the Samarth initiative to support competitive exam aspirants. The library offers air-conditioned study room, free Wi-Fi, modern furniture and a quiet study environment, and students can use the facility for ₹200 per month. The library operates daily from 9 am to 6 pm.
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MEA shares clip of Venezuela quake survivor thanking India for aid
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared a video of an earthquake survivor in Venezuela thanking the Indian government after he received treatment at an Indian Army field hospital. "I underwent surgery on my arm after suffering two fractures and a fracture in my foot. Thanks to the Government of India, I am moving forward," the man said.
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08:46 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared a video of an earthquake survivor in Venezuela thanking the Indian government after he received treatment at an Indian Army field hospital. "I underwent surgery on my arm after suffering two fractures and a fracture in my foot. Thanks to the Government of India, I am moving forward," the man said.
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YouTuber, who criticised Pawan Kalyan, held for 5th time under UAPA after getting bail 4 times
YouTuber B Joseph, popularly known as Prashna Raavan, was arrested for the fifth time under anti-terror law UAPA after getting bail four times in four days. Some of the previous cases were over his alleged derogatory remarks against Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan. Joseph's lawyer claimed the fifth case was filed over a speech in which he "mainly criticised...Kalyan."
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09:08 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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YouTuber B Joseph, popularly known as Prashna Raavan, was arrested for the fifth time under anti-terror law UAPA after getting bail four times in four days. Some of the previous cases were over his alleged derogatory remarks against Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan. Joseph's lawyer claimed the fifth case was filed over a speech in which he "mainly criticised...Kalyan."
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Holiday declared on July 6 for all Mumbai schools & colleges amid orange alert
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday for all government, municipal, and private schools and colleges in Mumbai on July 6. The announcement came after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall and gusty winds as the monsoon intensified. The BMC also urged citizens to avoid venturing out unless absolutely necessary.
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09:04 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday for all government, municipal, and private schools and colleges in Mumbai on July 6. The announcement came after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall and gusty winds as the monsoon intensified. The BMC also urged citizens to avoid venturing out unless absolutely necessary.
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Indians get major relief as Canada cuts wait time for super visa
Canada's IRCC has cut the processing time for issuing super visas for Indians to 50 days from 66 days. A super visa lets parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens/permanent residents visit for up to five years. It's a multiple-entry visa, valid up to 10 years. Visitor visa processing time for Indians has also dropped to 21 days.
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09:41 pm Sunday, 05 July 2026
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Canada's IRCC has cut the processing time for issuing super visas for Indians to 50 days from 66 days. A super visa lets parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens/permanent residents visit for up to five years. It's a multiple-entry visa, valid up to 10 years. Visitor visa processing time for Indians has also dropped to 21 days.
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