What is 'seat anxiety', which is making people pay ₹17,780-cr 'comfort tax' annually in UK?
Millions of adults in UK decide against attending weddings and taking flights because of "seat anxiety", a study revealed. It refers to the fear that they won't fit into seats on flights, sit on plastic chairs or would feel uncomfortable using bar stools. To avoid hassles, people are paying ₹17,780-crore "comfort tax" annually for upgrades and extra legroom.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
04:48 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Millions of adults in UK decide against attending weddings and taking flights because of "seat anxiety", a study revealed. It refers to the fear that they won't fit into seats on flights, sit on plastic chairs or would feel uncomfortable using bar stools. To avoid hassles, people are paying ₹17,780-crore "comfort tax" annually for upgrades and extra legroom.
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I don't disagree: Haaland as Insta user compares him to character of Majin Buu
Norway striker Erling Haaland reacted to an Instagram post comparing him to 'Dragon Ball Z' character Majin Buu. The 25-year-old commented, "I mean I don’t disagree." The character of Majin Buu from the series is a magical being known for his regeneration and immense strength. The meme comparing Haaland with the character reportedly first surfaced in 2021.
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05:12 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Norway striker Erling Haaland reacted to an Instagram post comparing him to 'Dragon Ball Z' character Majin Buu. The 25-year-old commented, "I mean I don’t disagree." The character of Majin Buu from the series is a magical being known for his regeneration and immense strength. The meme comparing Haaland with the character reportedly first surfaced in 2021.
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05:12 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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3 people escape being crushed by truck due to landslide in Wayanad, video surfaces
A video has surfaced online showing three people narrowly escaping being crushed by truck during landslide in Kerala's Wayanad. The people were seen running during the landslide before falling on the ground. The truck was seen drifting backwards due to the landslide before stopping after ramming into a four-wheeler. Five people were killed due to the landslide.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
05:11 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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A video has surfaced online showing three people narrowly escaping being crushed by truck during landslide in Kerala's Wayanad. The people were seen running during the landslide before falling on the ground. The truck was seen drifting backwards due to the landslide before stopping after ramming into a four-wheeler. Five people were killed due to the landslide.
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05:11 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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900 snakes escape after flood destroys breeding farm in China
Around 900 snakes, including venomous cobras, escaped from a breeding farm in a Chinese village after devastating floods hit the region, according to local media reports. A village official said a large proportion of the escaped snakes were non-venomous water snakes. One villager was reportedly bitten by a snake and is receiving emergency treatment at a hospital.
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05:09 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Around 900 snakes, including venomous cobras, escaped from a breeding farm in a Chinese village after devastating floods hit the region, according to local media reports. A village official said a large proportion of the escaped snakes were non-venomous water snakes. One villager was reportedly bitten by a snake and is receiving emergency treatment at a hospital.
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05:09 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Rainfall to decrease in most parts of Maharashtra from July 8: CM
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said rainfall in several parts of state, including central Maharashtra, has remained below average despite heavy showers in Mumbai and western Maharashtra earlier this month. "Decrease in rainfall is expected...since July 8...and...likely to persist for at least the next 10 days," he said. He added that IMD forecasts lower rainfall in second half of July.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
05:05 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said rainfall in several parts of state, including central Maharashtra, has remained below average despite heavy showers in Mumbai and western Maharashtra earlier this month. "Decrease in rainfall is expected...since July 8...and...likely to persist for at least the next 10 days," he said. He added that IMD forecasts lower rainfall in second half of July.
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05:05 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Serena shares 'photo of syringes' after withdrawing from Wimbledon due to injury
Serena Williams, who withdrew from Wimbledon 2026 doubles due to a knee injury, shared details about the injury on Instagram. Referring to one of the pictures she posted, Serena wrote, "The photo of the syringes shows the fluid they drained from my knee after my singles match!" "The good news is my knee shouldn’t swell," the 44-year-old added.
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05:05 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Serena Williams, who withdrew from Wimbledon 2026 doubles due to a knee injury, shared details about the injury on Instagram. Referring to one of the pictures she posted, Serena wrote, "The photo of the syringes shows the fluid they drained from my knee after my singles match!" "The good news is my knee shouldn’t swell," the 44-year-old added.
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05:05 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Indian Ocean is a setu between India & Indonesia: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi, who became the first Indian PM to address Indonesian Parliament, said, "Our capitals may be thousands of kilometres apart [but] the [Indian Ocean] separates us by only 150 kilometres." "For India and Indonesia, the [Indian Ocean] has never symbolised separation...it's a setu (bridge) between us and lies at the heart of our shared future," PM Modi added.
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05:26 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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PM Narendra Modi, who became the first Indian PM to address Indonesian Parliament, said, "Our capitals may be thousands of kilometres apart [but] the [Indian Ocean] separates us by only 150 kilometres." "For India and Indonesia, the [Indian Ocean] has never symbolised separation...it's a setu (bridge) between us and lies at the heart of our shared future," PM Modi added.
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05:26 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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How did an Indian-origin businessman pose as CIA agent & cheat Indonesian President?
Indian-origin businessman Gaurav Srivastava has been accused of posing as a CIA agent and cheating Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to secure multibillion-dollar defence deals. His ex-business partner presented call recordings of Srivastava saying he worked for CIA. He allegedly gained access to senior Indonesian officials using CIA claim and formed ties with then-Defence Minister Subianto.
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05:26 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Indian-origin businessman Gaurav Srivastava has been accused of posing as a CIA agent and cheating Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to secure multibillion-dollar defence deals. His ex-business partner presented call recordings of Srivastava saying he worked for CIA. He allegedly gained access to senior Indonesian officials using CIA claim and formed ties with then-Defence Minister Subianto.
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05:26 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Why are Indian cities feeling hotter even after the arrival of monsoon?
The monsoon is no longer guaranteeing relief from heat in cities like Delhi and Mumbai due to the Urban Heat Island effect, which causes concrete, asphalt and buildings to absorb and retain heat. High humidity further raises the "real-feel" temperature by limiting sweat evaporation. This comes as warmer Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal waters are increasing atmospheric moisture.
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05:21 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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The monsoon is no longer guaranteeing relief from heat in cities like Delhi and Mumbai due to the Urban Heat Island effect, which causes concrete, asphalt and buildings to absorb and retain heat. High humidity further raises the "real-feel" temperature by limiting sweat evaporation. This comes as warmer Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal waters are increasing atmospheric moisture.
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05:21 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Truck driver chases policeman for 35 km after he steals ₹20,000, slaps him in UP
A truck driver allegedly chased police sub-inspector for nearly 35 km after he reportedly took ₹20,000 from the truck's cabin and fled in UP's Hamirpur. In a video going viral, the driver can be seen slapping the policeman and recovering the cash before handing him over to police. The officer has been suspended, and FIR has been registered against him.
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05:21 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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A truck driver allegedly chased police sub-inspector for nearly 35 km after he reportedly took ₹20,000 from the truck's cabin and fled in UP's Hamirpur. In a video going viral, the driver can be seen slapping the policeman and recovering the cash before handing him over to police. The officer has been suspended, and FIR has been registered against him.
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05:21 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Kerala minister calls Wayanad landslide 'manmade', says DM's warning ignored
Construction debris from the twin tunnel project in Kerala's Wayanad allegedly triggered Tuesday's landslide after warnings to remove accumulated soil were ignored. Environment Minister Sunny Joseph termed it a "manmade disaster", saying district collector had ordered on June 20 that work be stopped temporarily until post-tunnelling soil was cleared. At least five people were killed in landslide.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
05:42 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Construction debris from the twin tunnel project in Kerala's Wayanad allegedly triggered Tuesday's landslide after warnings to remove accumulated soil were ignored. Environment Minister Sunny Joseph termed it a "manmade disaster", saying district collector had ordered on June 20 that work be stopped temporarily until post-tunnelling soil was cleared. At least five people were killed in landslide.
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India's first mobile 'liquid tree' developed to clean air in crowded urban areas
Researchers at CSIR-CIMFR have developed India's first mobile Smart Algal Liquid Tree (SALT), a compact air-purification system that uses microalgae to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. "The primary purpose of this innovation is to combat poor air quality in densely populated and space-constrained urban areas where there is no room to plant large trees," one of the researchers said.
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05:40 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Researchers at CSIR-CIMFR have developed India's first mobile Smart Algal Liquid Tree (SALT), a compact air-purification system that uses microalgae to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. "The primary purpose of this innovation is to combat poor air quality in densely populated and space-constrained urban areas where there is no room to plant large trees," one of the researchers said.
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How did whistleblower in Capgemini daycare toddler abuse case become an accused?
Sujata, an employee at the Capgemini daycare where toddlers were abused, became an accused in the case after investigators found that she had a fallout with Manjula, her supervisor and prime accused in the case. Investigators believe she released the videos in an attempt to "fix" Manjula. Sujata had frequent arguments with Manjula over delayed payments, News18 reported.
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05:39 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Sujata, an employee at the Capgemini daycare where toddlers were abused, became an accused in the case after investigators found that she had a fallout with Manjula, her supervisor and prime accused in the case. Investigators believe she released the videos in an attempt to "fix" Manjula. Sujata had frequent arguments with Manjula over delayed payments, News18 reported.
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05:39 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Man sucked out of his 12th-floor apartment by deadly tornado in China
A man was sucked out of his 12th-floor apartment by a deadly tornado that swept through China's central Hubei province. At least 11 people have been killed and more than 331 injured due to the tornado that brought winds of up to 260 kilometres per hour. The man is now in intensive care in hospital, state-media reports said.
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05:31 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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A man was sucked out of his 12th-floor apartment by a deadly tornado that swept through China's central Hubei province. At least 11 people have been killed and more than 331 injured due to the tornado that brought winds of up to 260 kilometres per hour. The man is now in intensive care in hospital, state-media reports said.
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05:31 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Will write an autobiography & publish it after my death: Diljit Dosanjh
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh responded to a fan question about whether he'll ever write his autobiography. He replied, "I'll write a book before I die, but it'll only be released after my death...because if I did, people wouldn't let me live." He added, "Even my own family, my relatives, my friends...I don't want to put any of them through trouble."
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05:50 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh responded to a fan question about whether he'll ever write his autobiography. He replied, "I'll write a book before I die, but it'll only be released after my death...because if I did, people wouldn't let me live." He added, "Even my own family, my relatives, my friends...I don't want to put any of them through trouble."
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05:50 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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'Sherlock is proud,' NGO Founder mocks HDFC for freezing account over 'suspicious' ₹1 transfer
Delhi-based NGO Uday Foundation's Founder Rahul Verma mocked HDFC Bank for allegedly freezing his account over a "suspicious" ₹1 transfer. "You've cracked...₹1 criminal mastermind. Sherlock Holmes would be proud...I should probably be worried if someone sends me ₹2," he added. "Please unfreeze my account before someone transfers another rupee and I end up on your most-wanted list," he said.
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05:47 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Delhi-based NGO Uday Foundation's Founder Rahul Verma mocked HDFC Bank for allegedly freezing his account over a "suspicious" ₹1 transfer. "You've cracked...₹1 criminal mastermind. Sherlock Holmes would be proud...I should probably be worried if someone sends me ₹2," he added. "Please unfreeze my account before someone transfers another rupee and I end up on your most-wanted list," he said.
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05:47 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Virat Kohli lookalike's prank sparks chaos at Lucknow mall; gets criticised
Kartik Sharma, known for mimicking Virat Kohli, sparked chaos at LuLu Mall in Lucknow by pranking people into believing he is the Indian cricketer. In a video, people can be seen crowding around him, with security guards running after him. "This isn't just a prank...it's a massive safety hazard," wrote one person, while another said identity theft isn't a joke.
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06:11 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Kartik Sharma, known for mimicking Virat Kohli, sparked chaos at LuLu Mall in Lucknow by pranking people into believing he is the Indian cricketer. In a video, people can be seen crowding around him, with security guards running after him. "This isn't just a prank...it's a massive safety hazard," wrote one person, while another said identity theft isn't a joke.
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06:11 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Twin tornadoes seen over China, winds reached up to 149 kmph
Two powerful tornadoes tore through central China's Hubei province on Monday evening, leaving at least 11 people dead, one missing, and over 330 injured. Winds reportedly reached speeds of 149 kmph, overturning cars and ripping roofs from buildings. Eyewitness videos showed swirling winds whipping through streets amid lightning and heavy rain.
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06:06 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Two powerful tornadoes tore through central China's Hubei province on Monday evening, leaving at least 11 people dead, one missing, and over 330 injured. Winds reportedly reached speeds of 149 kmph, overturning cars and ripping roofs from buildings. Eyewitness videos showed swirling winds whipping through streets amid lightning and heavy rain.
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06:06 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Trump received by Turkish Prez Erdogan as he arrives for NATO Summit in Ankara
US President Donald Trump was received by Turkish President Recep Erdogan in an official ceremony as he landed in the country on Tuesday to attend the two-day NATO Summit scheduled in the capital, Ankara. Trump also greeted the Guard Regiment in Turkish, saying "Merhaba asker" (Hello soldier). Trump will hold a bilateral meeting with Erdogan, followed by NATO leaders' dinner.
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06:06 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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US President Donald Trump was received by Turkish President Recep Erdogan in an official ceremony as he landed in the country on Tuesday to attend the two-day NATO Summit scheduled in the capital, Ankara. Trump also greeted the Guard Regiment in Turkish, saying "Merhaba asker" (Hello soldier). Trump will hold a bilateral meeting with Erdogan, followed by NATO leaders' dinner.
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06:06 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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AI won't replace laid-off employees: Microsoft after cutting 4,800 roles
Microsoft Chief People Officer Amy Coleman said around 4,800 roles eliminated in the company's latest layoffs "are not being replaced by AI". "At the same time...AI is changing how work gets done. Some of the tasks we do every day can now be automated," Coleman added. The cuts affected about 2.1% of Microsoft's global workforce.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
06:01 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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Microsoft Chief People Officer Amy Coleman said around 4,800 roles eliminated in the company's latest layoffs "are not being replaced by AI". "At the same time...AI is changing how work gets done. Some of the tasks we do every day can now be automated," Coleman added. The cuts affected about 2.1% of Microsoft's global workforce.
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06:01 pm Tuesday, 07 July 2026
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