Delhi, 79 other cities record AQI less than 50; list released
Delhi recorded its lowest daily average AQI of 2026, at 48, on Thursday, the Commission for Air Quality Management said. "Delhi recorded its last 'Good' AQI day on 10th September 2023, when the daily average AQI stood at 45," it added. CAQM also released a list showing 79 other cities apart from Delhi that clocked AQI of less than 50.
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Delhi recorded its lowest daily average AQI of 2026, at 48, on Thursday, the Commission for Air Quality Management said. "Delhi recorded its last 'Good' AQI day on 10th September 2023, when the daily average AQI stood at 45," it added. CAQM also released a list showing 79 other cities apart from Delhi that clocked AQI of less than 50.
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Govt explains why citizens aren't given a choice in using ethanol-blended fuels
During an interview, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri explained why Indians aren't being given a choice between using ethanol-blended fuels or normal petrol. "Why would anybody be asking for a choice which is inferior?" he said. Using Brazil's example, he added, "Brazil has now gone [E27 to E32]. That's the choice. The choice is not to go to zero."
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07:49 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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During an interview, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri explained why Indians aren't being given a choice between using ethanol-blended fuels or normal petrol. "Why would anybody be asking for a choice which is inferior?" he said. Using Brazil's example, he added, "Brazil has now gone [E27 to E32]. That's the choice. The choice is not to go to zero."
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100 metre of 25,000-volt overhead railway wire stolen in Bihar
Thieves allegedly cut and stole an overhead electrical wire between Tehta and Jehanabad railway stations in Bihar, disrupting train services for nearly three hours, officials said. "Thieves cut a 25,000-volt OHE wire (roughly around 100 metres) at 3.05 am on Thursday," an official said. The Railway Protection Force recovered the stolen material, and an investigation is underway.
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Thieves allegedly cut and stole an overhead electrical wire between Tehta and Jehanabad railway stations in Bihar, disrupting train services for nearly three hours, officials said. "Thieves cut a 25,000-volt OHE wire (roughly around 100 metres) at 3.05 am on Thursday," an official said. The Railway Protection Force recovered the stolen material, and an investigation is underway.
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28 killed, several trapped in major fire at shoe factory in China
At least 28 people were killed, and several others remain trapped after a major fire broke out at a shoe factory in southeastern China's Fujian on Thursday. The fire reportedly started on the ground floor, with videos showing the building engulfed in flames and people trapped on the rooftop. President Xi Jinping said the fire resulted in "heavy human losses".
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At least 28 people were killed, and several others remain trapped after a major fire broke out at a shoe factory in southeastern China's Fujian on Thursday. The fire reportedly started on the ground floor, with videos showing the building engulfed in flames and people trapped on the rooftop. President Xi Jinping said the fire resulted in "heavy human losses".
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Petroleum Minister Puri doesn't deny E20 could damage vehicle parts, says 'It's a small price'
During an interview, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri responded to a question about an ARAI study, which isn't public, claiming E20 may damage parts in E10-compliant vehicles. "If you've a very old vehicle then some...plastic parts, particularly the gasket which normally would be replaced after 50,000 km, you might have to...change...after 30,000...it's such a small price," he said.
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08:29 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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During an interview, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri responded to a question about an ARAI study, which isn't public, claiming E20 may damage parts in E10-compliant vehicles. "If you've a very old vehicle then some...plastic parts, particularly the gasket which normally would be replaced after 50,000 km, you might have to...change...after 30,000...it's such a small price," he said.
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Journalist asks Petroleum Minister Puri if govt is rethinking E20 policy after backlash; he replies
In an interview with News18, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri was asked if the government was rethinking the E20 petrol policy or planning to slow down its rollout. He replied that going back from this is out of the question. "Again, again, again there is no backlash. E20 was done in April 2025. It's fully rolled out," he said.
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08:22 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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In an interview with News18, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri was asked if the government was rethinking the E20 petrol policy or planning to slow down its rollout. He replied that going back from this is out of the question. "Again, again, again there is no backlash. E20 was done in April 2025. It's fully rolled out," he said.
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What is known about India's first hydrogen train, likely to be flagged off on July 17?
India's first hydrogen-powered train is expected to be flagged off by PM Narendra Modi on July 17 from Haryana's Jind. The 10-coach train, with a passenger capacity of 2,600, will cover 356 km daily by making two round trips of 89 km each between Jind and Sonipat. It's expected to consume 300-kg hydrogen daily when running at full passenger capacity.
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08:18 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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India's first hydrogen-powered train is expected to be flagged off by PM Narendra Modi on July 17 from Haryana's Jind. The 10-coach train, with a passenger capacity of 2,600, will cover 356 km daily by making two round trips of 89 km each between Jind and Sonipat. It's expected to consume 300-kg hydrogen daily when running at full passenger capacity.
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In another setback for Mamata Banerjee, 3 ex-TMC Rajya Sabha members join BJP
In another setback for Mamata Banerjee-led TMC, former Rajya Sabha MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik joined the BJP on Thursday. The three leaders resigned from the Rajya Sabha and quit the TMC last month after the party's Assembly election defeat. Their move comes after several TMC MLAs broke away under expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee's leadership.
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08:16 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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In another setback for Mamata Banerjee-led TMC, former Rajya Sabha MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik joined the BJP on Thursday. The three leaders resigned from the Rajya Sabha and quit the TMC last month after the party's Assembly election defeat. Their move comes after several TMC MLAs broke away under expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee's leadership.
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SRK buys Delhi home, where he 1st lived with wife Gauri, for ₹37 crore
Shah Rukh Khan has secured the full ownership of his house in Delhi's Panchsheel Park for ₹37 crore. The property holds a personal significance for the actor as he first lived there with his wife after their marriage. The Khan family, which previously owned the basement and ground floor, now owns the entire building after buying the remaining two floors.
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08:37 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Shah Rukh Khan has secured the full ownership of his house in Delhi's Panchsheel Park for ₹37 crore. The property holds a personal significance for the actor as he first lived there with his wife after their marriage. The Khan family, which previously owned the basement and ground floor, now owns the entire building after buying the remaining two floors.
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Court junks Sena leader's virtual appearance plea in Maha doctors' assault case
A court on Thursday rejected Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre's plea to appear via video conferencing in the alleged assault case involving doctors and nurses at Maharashtra's KDMC Hospital. The court directed that he be produced physically before the court. Mhatre, the prime accused arrested in the case, was taken to hospital after his arrest due to health issues.
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08:35 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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A court on Thursday rejected Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre's plea to appear via video conferencing in the alleged assault case involving doctors and nurses at Maharashtra's KDMC Hospital. The court directed that he be produced physically before the court. Mhatre, the prime accused arrested in the case, was taken to hospital after his arrest due to health issues.
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Grok 4.5 is comparable to Anthropic's flagship Opus 4.7: Elon Musk
Elon Musk said SpaceXAI's latest AI model Grok 4.5 is "roughly comparable" to Anthropic's flagship AI model Claude Opus 4.7, but "much faster." "The combination of capability, faster speed and lower cost is what makes Grok 4.5 competitive," he added. Musk stressed that the company is prioritising practical performance over benchmark scores.
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08:33 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Elon Musk said SpaceXAI's latest AI model Grok 4.5 is "roughly comparable" to Anthropic's flagship AI model Claude Opus 4.7, but "much faster." "The combination of capability, faster speed and lower cost is what makes Grok 4.5 competitive," he added. Musk stressed that the company is prioritising practical performance over benchmark scores.
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Replica of mosque placed on bonfire along with 'secure our borders' poster in Northern Ireland
A replica of a mosque was placed at the top of a bonfire due to be lit in a town in Northern Island. Banners below it read "secure our borders" and "end the threat of radical Islam". Police said a 56-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of displaying threatening, abusive or insulting material which intended to stir up hatred.
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08:51 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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A replica of a mosque was placed at the top of a bonfire due to be lit in a town in Northern Island. Banners below it read "secure our borders" and "end the threat of radical Islam". Police said a 56-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of displaying threatening, abusive or insulting material which intended to stir up hatred.
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3-yr-old drowns in waterlogged street in Ghaziabad, family stages protest along highway
A three-year-old girl drowned in a waterlogged alley outside her home in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad after heavy rain lashed the NCR on Thursday. According to reports, her body was found four hours later in nearly three feet of accumulated water. Family members and locals protested on NH-9, blaming severe waterlogging and demanding action against the civic authorities.
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09:01 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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A three-year-old girl drowned in a waterlogged alley outside her home in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad after heavy rain lashed the NCR on Thursday. According to reports, her body was found four hours later in nearly three feet of accumulated water. Family members and locals protested on NH-9, blaming severe waterlogging and demanding action against the civic authorities.
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SC considers larger bench on written grounds of arrest rule after Sonam bail case
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would consider referring to a larger bench the question of whether investigating agencies must provide written grounds of arrest to an accused. The issue arose while hearing Meghalaya government's plea against Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail. The court noted conflicting rulings by different benches and fixed the matter for July 14.
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09:28 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would consider referring to a larger bench the question of whether investigating agencies must provide written grounds of arrest to an accused. The issue arose while hearing Meghalaya government's plea against Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail. The court noted conflicting rulings by different benches and fixed the matter for July 14.
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US bombs strategic rail bridge linking Iran to trade partners China & Russia
A US cruise missile struck the strategic Aq Taqeh Khan railway bridge in Iran's northern province of Golestan on Thursday, Iranian media reported. The bridge is a key link on the China-Turkmenistan-Iran rail corridor connecting Iran to its trade partners, China and Russia. The route gained further relevance this year for cargo shipments after US blocked Iran's ports.
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09:24 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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A US cruise missile struck the strategic Aq Taqeh Khan railway bridge in Iran's northern province of Golestan on Thursday, Iranian media reported. The bridge is a key link on the China-Turkmenistan-Iran rail corridor connecting Iran to its trade partners, China and Russia. The route gained further relevance this year for cargo shipments after US blocked Iran's ports.
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That’s ₹50-₹100 cr/yr: Tehseen on Gadkari’s ‘0.07% share in ethanol production’ claim
After Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said that his share in ethanol production is just 0.07%, political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla said, "This is about ₹50-₹100 crores a year." "How many people do you know who earn this much...This is a conflict of interest...This is 'beta badhao yojana'," he added. Both of Gadkari's sons are into the ethanol production business.
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09:22 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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After Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said that his share in ethanol production is just 0.07%, political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla said, "This is about ₹50-₹100 crores a year." "How many people do you know who earn this much...This is a conflict of interest...This is 'beta badhao yojana'," he added. Both of Gadkari's sons are into the ethanol production business.
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Portugal boss' 'lucky no. 6' remark resurfaces as Spain's no. 6 knocks them out of WC on July 6
Outgoing Portugal boss Roberto Martinez's remark about believing in numerology and number 6 being lucky resurfaced after Portugal's FIFA World Cup 2026 exit. Martinez had said "6 can bring something very positive", citing Portugal's Euro 2016 triumph. Portugal were eliminated by Spain on July 6, with Spain's number 6 Mikel Merino scoring the winner in Round of 16 knockout clash.
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09:21 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Outgoing Portugal boss Roberto Martinez's remark about believing in numerology and number 6 being lucky resurfaced after Portugal's FIFA World Cup 2026 exit. Martinez had said "6 can bring something very positive", citing Portugal's Euro 2016 triumph. Portugal were eliminated by Spain on July 6, with Spain's number 6 Mikel Merino scoring the winner in Round of 16 knockout clash.
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Meta unveils agentic, coding model Muse Spark 1.1
Meta has introduced its strongest agentic and coding model, Muse Spark 1.1 and also announced the public preview of the new Meta Model API for developers. It has been priced at $1.25/million input tokens and $4.25/million output tokens. Meta's Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang called the pricing "very aggressive and attractive" compared to OpenAI and Anthropic's models.
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09:16 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Meta has introduced its strongest agentic and coding model, Muse Spark 1.1 and also announced the public preview of the new Meta Model API for developers. It has been priced at $1.25/million input tokens and $4.25/million output tokens. Meta's Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang called the pricing "very aggressive and attractive" compared to OpenAI and Anthropic's models.
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Female doctor resigns after being assaulted by Shiv Sena corporator
The female doctor, Srishti Baviskar, who was assaulted by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre has quit the hospital in Dombivli, Maharashtra, reports said. Her resignation came after her male colleague, Vaibhav Salunkhe, also quit. He also left the city, saying that goons are watching them. Mhatre has been arrested but is hospitalised after he complained of illness.
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09:36 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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The female doctor, Srishti Baviskar, who was assaulted by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre has quit the hospital in Dombivli, Maharashtra, reports said. Her resignation came after her male colleague, Vaibhav Salunkhe, also quit. He also left the city, saying that goons are watching them. Mhatre has been arrested but is hospitalised after he complained of illness.
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Akshay prays for co-star Rajesh Sharma's recovery, says 'We have to laugh a lot together'
Akshay Kumar penned a note for actor Rajesh Sharma, who was hospitalised in serious condition after a venomous insect bite. "Hope Mahadev blesses him with fast and complete recovery. Get well soon, yaar. We still have to laugh a lot together," wrote Akshay. The two have starred in 'Special 26', 'Bhooth Bangla', 'Mission Raniganj', 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' and 'Laxmii'.
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09:34 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026
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Akshay Kumar penned a note for actor Rajesh Sharma, who was hospitalised in serious condition after a venomous insect bite. "Hope Mahadev blesses him with fast and complete recovery. Get well soon, yaar. We still have to laugh a lot together," wrote Akshay. The two have starred in 'Special 26', 'Bhooth Bangla', 'Mission Raniganj', 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' and 'Laxmii'.
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