Who is Arnav Paparkar, 1st Indian in 36 years to reach Wimbledon boys' QF?
Indian tennis player Arnav Paparkar became the first Indian in 36 years to reach Wimbledon 2026 boys' singles quarter-finals. The 18-year-old player from Pune is ranked World No. 19 in the ITF junior rankings. He trains under Prosonjit Paul at Hemant Bendre Tennis Academy and Nigel Beavers in Spain. Paparkar won the Australian Open Under-14 Asia-Pacific Elite Trophy in 2023.
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Indian tennis player Arnav Paparkar became the first Indian in 36 years to reach Wimbledon 2026 boys' singles quarter-finals. The 18-year-old player from Pune is ranked World No. 19 in the ITF junior rankings. He trains under Prosonjit Paul at Hemant Bendre Tennis Academy and Nigel Beavers in Spain. Paparkar won the Australian Open Under-14 Asia-Pacific Elite Trophy in 2023.
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Milk at home might be Australian, but tea is Indian: PM Modi tells Indian diaspora
While addressing the Indian diaspora in Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Ghar mein dudh Australia vala aata hai, lekin chai Bharat vali banti hai" (The milk at your homes might be Australian, but the tea is Indian). "Just like sugar makes the milk sweeter, we Indians keep infusing the world with the essence of our love," PM Modi added.
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While addressing the Indian diaspora in Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Ghar mein dudh Australia vala aata hai, lekin chai Bharat vali banti hai" (The milk at your homes might be Australian, but the tea is Indian). "Just like sugar makes the milk sweeter, we Indians keep infusing the world with the essence of our love," PM Modi added.
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Driver's licence info of around 7 million Americans exposed after data breach
AssuranceAmerica, a leading insurance provider in the US, has suffered a major data breach, exposing the personal information and driver's licence numbers of around 7 million Americans. This is the largest known leak of Americans' driver's licence information this year. South Carolina and Texas were among the hardest-hit states, affecting over 6,00,000 and 5,00,000 residents, respectively.
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05:13 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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AssuranceAmerica, a leading insurance provider in the US, has suffered a major data breach, exposing the personal information and driver's licence numbers of around 7 million Americans. This is the largest known leak of Americans' driver's licence information this year. South Carolina and Texas were among the hardest-hit states, affecting over 6,00,000 and 5,00,000 residents, respectively.
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US missiles nearly hit Iranian nuclear plant
As US carried out strikes in Iran, its missiles also hit area near the Bushehr nuclear power plant, according to a regional official quoted by IRNA. Iran's armed forces targeted US military infrastructure in Gulf states following the US strikes. US President Donald Trump recently said he did not think the latest military strikes would escalate into a full-fledged conflict.
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As US carried out strikes in Iran, its missiles also hit area near the Bushehr nuclear power plant, according to a regional official quoted by IRNA. Iran's armed forces targeted US military infrastructure in Gulf states following the US strikes. US President Donald Trump recently said he did not think the latest military strikes would escalate into a full-fledged conflict.
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Israel rejects Trump's claim that its troops will leave Lebanon, says 'Don't need approval'
Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has rejected US President Donald Trump’s assertion that Israeli troops will withdraw from southern Lebanon. Katz said, "We didn’t ask for anyone’s approval to enter Lebanon, and we don’t need approval to stay in Lebanon." The latest disagreement comes days after Israel and Lebanon reached a US-mediated security agreement on June 26.
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05:09 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has rejected US President Donald Trump’s assertion that Israeli troops will withdraw from southern Lebanon. Katz said, "We didn’t ask for anyone’s approval to enter Lebanon, and we don’t need approval to stay in Lebanon." The latest disagreement comes days after Israel and Lebanon reached a US-mediated security agreement on June 26.
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I was the only male doctor, so I became punching bag: Doctor assaulted by Sena Corporator
One of the doctors who was allegedly assaulted by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre inside a hospital in Maharashtra’s Thane district has alleged, "I was the only male doctor there, so I became their punching bag." The doctor said he was "repeatedly punched" on his "face, head, chest and abdomen". He has resigned from his job and left the city.
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One of the doctors who was allegedly assaulted by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre inside a hospital in Maharashtra’s Thane district has alleged, "I was the only male doctor there, so I became their punching bag." The doctor said he was "repeatedly punched" on his "face, head, chest and abdomen". He has resigned from his job and left the city.
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No child should face stigma of jail birth like Lord Krishna: Court on Nida Khan's bail
While granting bail to Nida Khan, a court said that no child "should be made to endure the trauma or the social stigma" of being born in prison like Lord Krishna. The court said Nida, a key accused in the religious conversion case at TCS Nashik, was granted bail as she's five months pregnant. Nida got bail on July 6.
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While granting bail to Nida Khan, a court said that no child "should be made to endure the trauma or the social stigma" of being born in prison like Lord Krishna. The court said Nida, a key accused in the religious conversion case at TCS Nashik, was granted bail as she's five months pregnant. Nida got bail on July 6.
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Teleoperated humanoid robots perform surgery for the first time
A US team used two teleoperated robots to complete two surgeries for the first time during a preclinical trial on non-primates. A human-robot team performed gallbladder removal while two humanoid robots carried out the second surgery. Unlike specialised robotic surgery systems, humanoid robots can perform a wide range of procedures and can be easily deployed in remote and challenging areas.
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05:06 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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A US team used two teleoperated robots to complete two surgeries for the first time during a preclinical trial on non-primates. A human-robot team performed gallbladder removal while two humanoid robots carried out the second surgery. Unlike specialised robotic surgery systems, humanoid robots can perform a wide range of procedures and can be easily deployed in remote and challenging areas.
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Changing Punjab Congress chief not a 'gudda-guddi' game: Bhupesh Baghel
After leaders aligned with ex-Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi reportedly questioned AS Raja Warring's continuation as Punjab Congress chief, party's state affairs in-charge Bhupesh Baghel said public pressure wouldn't influence party's decision. Baghel added that changing a state Congress president "isn't a game of gudda-guddi" (playing with dolls). He also ruled out any leadership change.
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05:29 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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After leaders aligned with ex-Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi reportedly questioned AS Raja Warring's continuation as Punjab Congress chief, party's state affairs in-charge Bhupesh Baghel said public pressure wouldn't influence party's decision. Baghel added that changing a state Congress president "isn't a game of gudda-guddi" (playing with dolls). He also ruled out any leadership change.
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12-yr-old dies after jogging at Bengaluru school, parents allege assault by teacher
A 12-year-old named Gurukiran, who studied at a Bengaluru residential school, collapsed and died during the third round of jogging. His parents claimed that the deceased's schoolmate told them he was slapped on the neck by a physical education teacher, who has been booked for murder. A relative said that the school's CCTV cameras were found damaged.
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05:40 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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A 12-year-old named Gurukiran, who studied at a Bengaluru residential school, collapsed and died during the third round of jogging. His parents claimed that the deceased's schoolmate told them he was slapped on the neck by a physical education teacher, who has been booked for murder. A relative said that the school's CCTV cameras were found damaged.
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Vijay’s final film 'Jana Nayagan', stuck in India, to release on July 24 in Canada
Vijay's Jana Nayagan, which has faced multiple delays in India, will be released on July 24 in Canada, the film's Canadian distributor, York Cinemas, announced. The film was initially slated for release on January 9. Notably, the movie is expected to be Vijay's last film since becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
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05:32 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Vijay's Jana Nayagan, which has faced multiple delays in India, will be released on July 24 in Canada, the film's Canadian distributor, York Cinemas, announced. The film was initially slated for release on January 9. Notably, the movie is expected to be Vijay's last film since becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
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Punjab's AAP govt made fake promises, not releasing DA arrears: BJP
The BJP accused AAP government in Punjab of withholding Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears owed to lakhs of government employees and pensioners. "Arvind Kejriwal and AAP made big promises before coming to power...today they are making excuses," Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon said. He claimed AAP is citing financial constraints despite High Court orders, contrasting it with BJP-ruled states.
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05:58 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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The BJP accused AAP government in Punjab of withholding Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears owed to lakhs of government employees and pensioners. "Arvind Kejriwal and AAP made big promises before coming to power...today they are making excuses," Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon said. He claimed AAP is citing financial constraints despite High Court orders, contrasting it with BJP-ruled states.
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Nintendo to shut down Mario Kart Tour after 7 years this September
Nintendo announced that its mobile racing game Mario Kart Tour will be fully shut down on September 30 (IST). Launched in September 2019, it is one of Nintendo's few remaining mobile games still in operation. Nintendo ended content updates for the game in 2023. The company has no plans to release a standalone offline edition of the game.
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05:52 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Nintendo announced that its mobile racing game Mario Kart Tour will be fully shut down on September 30 (IST). Launched in September 2019, it is one of Nintendo's few remaining mobile games still in operation. Nintendo ended content updates for the game in 2023. The company has no plans to release a standalone offline edition of the game.
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TCS adds over 9,200 employees in June quarter, its biggest in over a year
India's largest IT services company TCS added 9,279 employees on a net basis in the June quarter (or Q1 of FY2026-27), marking its biggest quarterly hiring in over a year. This comes as AI is triggering layoffs globally, with over 1,19,000 techies having lost their jobs so far this year. The total workforce at TCS is now 5,93,798.
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India's largest IT services company TCS added 9,279 employees on a net basis in the June quarter (or Q1 of FY2026-27), marking its biggest quarterly hiring in over a year. This comes as AI is triggering layoffs globally, with over 1,19,000 techies having lost their jobs so far this year. The total workforce at TCS is now 5,93,798.
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1st visuals show destruction caused by US attack on India-backed Chabahar Port in Iran
First visuals showing the destruction caused by US' attack on India-backed Chabahar Port in Iran have surfaced online. A video showed damaged maritime control tower at the port. In 2024, Indian government said that it has undertaken to develop the Shahid Beheshti Port at Chabahar by equipping and operating General Cargo and Container Terminal for a period of 10 years.
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05:46 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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First visuals showing the destruction caused by US' attack on India-backed Chabahar Port in Iran have surfaced online. A video showed damaged maritime control tower at the port. In 2024, Indian government said that it has undertaken to develop the Shahid Beheshti Port at Chabahar by equipping and operating General Cargo and Container Terminal for a period of 10 years.
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E85 fuel will be ₹20/litre cheaper than E20: Govt
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has asserted that the E85 (ethanol 85%, petrol 15%) fuel will be sold to consumers at about ₹20 per litre cheaper price than E20. Moreover, the fuel will be exclusively restricted to purpose-built Flex-Fuel Vehicles, he added. He also defended the ethanol blending programme, stating that India would be buying more crude without it.
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06:13 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has asserted that the E85 (ethanol 85%, petrol 15%) fuel will be sold to consumers at about ₹20 per litre cheaper price than E20. Moreover, the fuel will be exclusively restricted to purpose-built Flex-Fuel Vehicles, he added. He also defended the ethanol blending programme, stating that India would be buying more crude without it.
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Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning issued for several states, list released
The IMD has issued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for several states/UTs for Friday. It is likely over parts of Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, West Bengal, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi. Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry may also witness it.
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The IMD has issued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for several states/UTs for Friday. It is likely over parts of Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, West Bengal, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi. Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry may also witness it.
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Trump's daughter follows me, but I can't ask her for help: Diljit to fan seeking US citizenship
During a live interaction with fans, actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh was asked to apply for a US Green Card. To this, Diljit responded, "I'll take a card and colour it green." Another fan asked him to speak to US President Donald Trump and help everyone get US citizenship. "His daughter follows me but I can't ask her for favours," replied Diljit.
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06:08 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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During a live interaction with fans, actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh was asked to apply for a US Green Card. To this, Diljit responded, "I'll take a card and colour it green." Another fan asked him to speak to US President Donald Trump and help everyone get US citizenship. "His daughter follows me but I can't ask her for favours," replied Diljit.
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Maha orders statewide audit of church, missionary land after ₹300 cr fraud case
Maharashtra government has ordered a statewide audit of land owned by churches and Christian missionary organisations after an alleged ₹300 crore land fraud in Nashik. The audit will verify ownership records, land transfers, and possible illegal transactions. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the exercise, covering land from British era onwards, will be completed within three months.
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06:07 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Maharashtra government has ordered a statewide audit of land owned by churches and Christian missionary organisations after an alleged ₹300 crore land fraud in Nashik. The audit will verify ownership records, land transfers, and possible illegal transactions. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the exercise, covering land from British era onwards, will be completed within three months.
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What is effort recession, a new workplace trend?
According to Great Place To Work India's 2026 study, 'effort recession' is the practice where employees don't go the extra mile at their workplaces. 240 out of 380 Indian companies saw an average drop of 5% from last year to this year in discretionary effort, which is the extra work that employees do that isn't part of their job descriptions.
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06:28 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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According to Great Place To Work India's 2026 study, 'effort recession' is the practice where employees don't go the extra mile at their workplaces. 240 out of 380 Indian companies saw an average drop of 5% from last year to this year in discretionary effort, which is the extra work that employees do that isn't part of their job descriptions.
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