Microsoft removes memorial for fired employees, union says 'HR took it down immediately'
Bethesda Game Studios Union claimed that the HR team at the Microsoft-owned company removed the memorial that present employees had set up for laid-off employees. "Unfortunately, HR made our office manager take this down almost immediately. They said because it's in common area, it had to be removed," the union said. HR believes celebration of service is inappropriate, it added.
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Bethesda Game Studios Union claimed that the HR team at the Microsoft-owned company removed the memorial that present employees had set up for laid-off employees. "Unfortunately, HR made our office manager take this down almost immediately. They said because it's in common area, it had to be removed," the union said. HR believes celebration of service is inappropriate, it added.
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Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices by up to PKR 323/litre amid West Asia crisis
Pakistan increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices by over PKR 13 (around ₹4) per litre, taking petrol to PKR 310.71 (₹106) and HSD to PKR 323.30 (₹110) per litre. Fuel prices in Pakistan have surged sharply following the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict. The price of petrol in Pakistan reached a record PKR 458.41 (₹157) per litre on April 3.
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02:58 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026
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Pakistan increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices by over PKR 13 (around ₹4) per litre, taking petrol to PKR 310.71 (₹106) and HSD to PKR 323.30 (₹110) per litre. Fuel prices in Pakistan have surged sharply following the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict. The price of petrol in Pakistan reached a record PKR 458.41 (₹157) per litre on April 3.
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OpenAI, Google sell AI models to blacklisted Chinese firms: Report
OpenAI and Google provided access to their advanced AI models to Singapore-based subsidiaries of Chinese conglomerates blacklisted by the US, the Financial Times reported. The subsidiaries reportedly belonged to Chinese technology giants Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent. While the transactions did not violate existing US laws, they have raised concerns about loopholes in US export controls.
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02:52 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026
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OpenAI and Google provided access to their advanced AI models to Singapore-based subsidiaries of Chinese conglomerates blacklisted by the US, the Financial Times reported. The subsidiaries reportedly belonged to Chinese technology giants Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent. While the transactions did not violate existing US laws, they have raised concerns about loopholes in US export controls.
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Iran rejects Trump's 'requesting talks' claim, vows reciprocal action to violation
After US President Donald Trump announced that ceasefire with Iran was "over", Tehran warned US that any breach of commitments will be met with "reciprocal actions". "We didn't request negotiations with US...but we accepted Qatari mediators' trip to Iran," Iran added. Iran's top negotiator, MB Ghalibaf, stressed the conflict with US wouldn't end by yielding to American pressure or demands.
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02:51 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026
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After US President Donald Trump announced that ceasefire with Iran was "over", Tehran warned US that any breach of commitments will be met with "reciprocal actions". "We didn't request negotiations with US...but we accepted Qatari mediators' trip to Iran," Iran added. Iran's top negotiator, MB Ghalibaf, stressed the conflict with US wouldn't end by yielding to American pressure or demands.
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Legionnaires' disease spreads in New York; experts link rise to climate change
A rare form of pneumonia, Legionnaires’ disease, caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila, is spreading in New York. The bacteria thrive in warm, man-made water systems, and people become infected by inhaling contaminated water droplets or mist. Experts link its spread to climate change, as rising temperatures and heatwaves warm water systems, allowing the bacteria to multiply.
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A rare form of pneumonia, Legionnaires’ disease, caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila, is spreading in New York. The bacteria thrive in warm, man-made water systems, and people become infected by inhaling contaminated water droplets or mist. Experts link its spread to climate change, as rising temperatures and heatwaves warm water systems, allowing the bacteria to multiply.
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In India, workers were paid daily wage in coins, recalls New Zealand PM Luxon
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon recalled that when he visited India in the late '90s, people used to get their daily wages in coins in their hands. He credited PM Narendra Modi for India's economic transformation. "It's interesting to me that under PM Modi's leadership, he has lifted 250 million people out of poverty," he said.
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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon recalled that when he visited India in the late '90s, people used to get their daily wages in coins in their hands. He credited PM Narendra Modi for India's economic transformation. "It's interesting to me that under PM Modi's leadership, he has lifted 250 million people out of poverty," he said.
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18-month-old dies after anaesthesia for lip cut in Kerala, hospital claims cardiac arrest
An 18-month-old boy who had remained in critical condition for five days after being given anaesthesia to stitch a cut lip died at a private hospital in Kerala's Kannur on Friday. The hospital has denied allegations of medical negligence. It said the child suffered unexpected cardiac arrest after administration of anaesthesia and was promptly placed on ventilator support.
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03:21 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026
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An 18-month-old boy who had remained in critical condition for five days after being given anaesthesia to stitch a cut lip died at a private hospital in Kerala's Kannur on Friday. The hospital has denied allegations of medical negligence. It said the child suffered unexpected cardiac arrest after administration of anaesthesia and was promptly placed on ventilator support.
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Boat carrying several Indian tourists capsizes in Vietnam
A boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island few hours ago, the Indian Embassy in Hanoi said. Search and rescue operations by local authorities are underway, and exact details of the incident are still being ascertained, it added. The embassy has set up control rooms in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to assist affected families.
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03:17 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026
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A boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island few hours ago, the Indian Embassy in Hanoi said. Search and rescue operations by local authorities are underway, and exact details of the incident are still being ascertained, it added. The embassy has set up control rooms in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to assist affected families.
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23-yr-old woman arrested for mother's murder in Jaipur now accused of killing father too
A 23-year-old law student, Ayushi, who was arrested for allegedly conspiring with her cousin to kill her mother, to get the victim's government job, is now accused of killing her father too in 2025. Ayushi's uncle, her mother's brother Rakesh Sharma, alleged that she removed her father's feeding tube when he was hospitalised due to a stroke, causing his death.
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03:40 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026
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A 23-year-old law student, Ayushi, who was arrested for allegedly conspiring with her cousin to kill her mother, to get the victim's government job, is now accused of killing her father too in 2025. Ayushi's uncle, her mother's brother Rakesh Sharma, alleged that she removed her father's feeding tube when he was hospitalised due to a stroke, causing his death.
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Migrant truck drivers often hear racist 'Good Indian is dead Indian' messages in Aus: Report
Migrant truck drivers in Australia regularly face racist attacks, according to an old ABC News report which resurfaced, with a video showing a radio playing, "Good Indian is dead Indian." "Before sitting in this truck…a person spat on me," an Indian-born truck driver said. Indians are Australia's fastest-growing migrant group, with many filling chronic labour shortage in country's cargo industry.
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03:39 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026
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Migrant truck drivers in Australia regularly face racist attacks, according to an old ABC News report which resurfaced, with a video showing a radio playing, "Good Indian is dead Indian." "Before sitting in this truck…a person spat on me," an Indian-born truck driver said. Indians are Australia's fastest-growing migrant group, with many filling chronic labour shortage in country's cargo industry.
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National award-winning actor Shafiq who starred in Oscar-nominated film now drives auto
Shafiq Syed, who won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for the Oscar-nominated 'Salaam Bombay!', now drives an auto rickshaw in Bengaluru. He had expected acting opportunities after his award-winning performance; however, he received none. He eventually left Mumbai, returned to his hometown and took up auto driving to support his mother, wife and four children.
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Shafiq Syed, who won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for the Oscar-nominated 'Salaam Bombay!', now drives an auto rickshaw in Bengaluru. He had expected acting opportunities after his award-winning performance; however, he received none. He eventually left Mumbai, returned to his hometown and took up auto driving to support his mother, wife and four children.
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Salman Khan sells his Mumbai's Bandra West flat for ₹3.5 crore
Actor Salman Khan sold his apartment in Mumbai's Bandra West, which he bought for ₹2.8 crore in 2015, for ₹3.50 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. Multiple homebuyers, Munira Akberali Dandawala, Mahdiali Akberali Dandawala, and Zehra Mahdiali Dandawala, purchased the apartment. It has a carpet area of 758 sq ft, translating to ₹46,000 per sq ft.
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03:38 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026
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Actor Salman Khan sold his apartment in Mumbai's Bandra West, which he bought for ₹2.8 crore in 2015, for ₹3.50 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. Multiple homebuyers, Munira Akberali Dandawala, Mahdiali Akberali Dandawala, and Zehra Mahdiali Dandawala, purchased the apartment. It has a carpet area of 758 sq ft, translating to ₹46,000 per sq ft.
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'Secret' photos of Sena (UBT) rebel MPs' meet with Birla in Delhi before exit surface
Six Shiv Sena (UBT) rebel MPs, who joined Eknath Shinde faction, met Speaker Om Birla on June 17 at his residence in Delhi before their exit and submitted a letter seeking separate recognition. The photos of the 'secret' meeting have surfaced, showing the rebel MPs meeting Birla in the presence of Shinde faction MP Shrikant Shinde and Minister Pratap Sarnaik.
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03:55 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026
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Six Shiv Sena (UBT) rebel MPs, who joined Eknath Shinde faction, met Speaker Om Birla on June 17 at his residence in Delhi before their exit and submitted a letter seeking separate recognition. The photos of the 'secret' meeting have surfaced, showing the rebel MPs meeting Birla in the presence of Shinde faction MP Shrikant Shinde and Minister Pratap Sarnaik.
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7 mn people telling 1.4 bn how to live: Billionaire Oswal's kids on racism in Switzerland
Indian billionaire Pankaj Oswal's daughters Ridi and Vasundhara opened up about racism in Switzerland. "If a country harbours so much prejudice against a nationality, it should state that on its website. Stop taking our...labour and our investments. You've a population of seven million telling...1.4 billion how to live," Ridi said. A developed country can have an undeveloped mindset, they added.
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Indian billionaire Pankaj Oswal's daughters Ridi and Vasundhara opened up about racism in Switzerland. "If a country harbours so much prejudice against a nationality, it should state that on its website. Stop taking our...labour and our investments. You've a population of seven million telling...1.4 billion how to live," Ridi said. A developed country can have an undeveloped mindset, they added.
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NDA cadet dies during 1st physical training days after joining academy in Pune
An NDA cadet was rushed to a hospital after complaining of uneasiness and losing consciousness during his first physical training session at the academy, the Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) said. Despite intensive resuscitation efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead. A Court of Inquiry (CoI) has been ordered. He had joined the academy on June 24.
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04:09 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026
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An NDA cadet was rushed to a hospital after complaining of uneasiness and losing consciousness during his first physical training session at the academy, the Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) said. Despite intensive resuscitation efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead. A Court of Inquiry (CoI) has been ordered. He had joined the academy on June 24.
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At least 15 Indian tourists die after boat overturns in Vietnam
At least 15 people were killed after a boat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, reports said. Local authorities are continuing search-and-rescue operations, while the exact number of casualties is yet to be officially confirmed. The Indian Embassy in Hanoi said it has set up control rooms to assist affected families.
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04:06 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026
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At least 15 people were killed after a boat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, reports said. Local authorities are continuing search-and-rescue operations, while the exact number of casualties is yet to be officially confirmed. The Indian Embassy in Hanoi said it has set up control rooms to assist affected families.
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BMC office's roof collapses 6 months after inauguration; staff narrowly escape
A section of the false ceiling collapsed at a newly opened Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) office, with employees narrowly escaping injury. The building, inaugurated about six months ago, had previously reported rainwater leakage. The incident comes at a time when the Mumbai civic body is facing criticism over severe flooding during the season's first heavy rains.
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04:03 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026
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A section of the false ceiling collapsed at a newly opened Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) office, with employees narrowly escaping injury. The building, inaugurated about six months ago, had previously reported rainwater leakage. The incident comes at a time when the Mumbai civic body is facing criticism over severe flooding during the season's first heavy rains.
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Ready to go to jail 5 times, but won't pay a penny: Rajpal Yadav
Actor Rajpal Yadav, who was ordered to pay ₹7.35 crore in fines in ₹9 crore debt case, said he was "ready to go to jail five times but won't pay a penny". The actor has been sentenced to three months in jail. However, the court has now given Rajpal two months to comply or challenge the verdict before Supreme Court.
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04:01 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026
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Actor Rajpal Yadav, who was ordered to pay ₹7.35 crore in fines in ₹9 crore debt case, said he was "ready to go to jail five times but won't pay a penny". The actor has been sentenced to three months in jail. However, the court has now given Rajpal two months to comply or challenge the verdict before Supreme Court.
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Déjà vu: MEA official on NZ reporter's 'why PM Modi doesn't have press meets' query
After a New Zealand journalist asked why PM Narendra Modi does not hold press conferences, MEA official Rudrendra Tandon replied, "Your question has that quality of Déjà vu." In May 2026, Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng Svendsen had also asked a similar question. Tandon said in NZ that as a civil servant it isn't appropriate for him to question PM's methods.
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04:28 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026
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After a New Zealand journalist asked why PM Narendra Modi does not hold press conferences, MEA official Rudrendra Tandon replied, "Your question has that quality of Déjà vu." In May 2026, Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng Svendsen had also asked a similar question. Tandon said in NZ that as a civil servant it isn't appropriate for him to question PM's methods.
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Aamir to move into 100 cr villa with Gauri and his entire family: Report
Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt are reportedly planning to move into a luxury residence at the redeveloped Marina Apartments in Mumbai's Khar once the project is completed around 2030. The home will reportedly accommodate Gauri's son, Aamir's children, mother, sisters and ex-wife Kiran Rao. Aamir has reportedly spent over ₹100 crore acquiring additional apartment blocks for the project.
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04:28 pm Saturday, 11 July 2026
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Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt are reportedly planning to move into a luxury residence at the redeveloped Marina Apartments in Mumbai's Khar once the project is completed around 2030. The home will reportedly accommodate Gauri's son, Aamir's children, mother, sisters and ex-wife Kiran Rao. Aamir has reportedly spent over ₹100 crore acquiring additional apartment blocks for the project.
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