UMANG app flaws may've exposed Aadhaar numbers of millions, claim researchers; govt responds
Several flaws in the UMANG portal may have exposed the data of millions of Indians, including Aadhaar numbers and UAN details, researchers Akshay CS and Viral Vaghela told The Hindu. Aadhaar numbers were visible in plaintext across several services on the portal, they claimed. "Our...security teams...are implementing the necessary corrective and preventive measures," the IT Ministry said.
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07:49 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Several flaws in the UMANG portal may have exposed the data of millions of Indians, including Aadhaar numbers and UAN details, researchers Akshay CS and Viral Vaghela told The Hindu. Aadhaar numbers were visible in plaintext across several services on the portal, they claimed. "Our...security teams...are implementing the necessary corrective and preventive measures," the IT Ministry said.
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Hope all leaders join CJP protest, else it shows narrow-mindedness: Wangchuk
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar during the Cockroach Janta Party's protest over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, said he hopes leaders from all political parties will join the protest. "If they don't, it will only reflect their narrow-mindedness and the public will eventually reject them," he said. "This platform has no political colour," he added.
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08:11 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar during the Cockroach Janta Party's protest over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, said he hopes leaders from all political parties will join the protest. "If they don't, it will only reflect their narrow-mindedness and the public will eventually reject them," he said. "This platform has no political colour," he added.
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India backs ruling rejecting China's claims in South China Sea
India on Tuesday backed freedom of navigation and overflight and a peaceful resolution of disputes in the South China Sea, reiterating that maritime disputes should be settled in accordance with international law. The MEA mentioned the 2016 Arbitral Tribunal ruling, which rejects China's expanded maritime claims, calling it a significant milestone and the basis for peacefully resolving disputes.
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08:07 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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India on Tuesday backed freedom of navigation and overflight and a peaceful resolution of disputes in the South China Sea, reiterating that maritime disputes should be settled in accordance with international law. The MEA mentioned the 2016 Arbitral Tribunal ruling, which rejects China's expanded maritime claims, calling it a significant milestone and the basis for peacefully resolving disputes.
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Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath explains how ₹100 in bank can become ₹500 in economy
Zerodha Co-founder Nikhil Kamath explained how money deposited in a bank multiplies through lending. He said when ₹100 is deposited, banks keep a portion as RBI-mandated reserves and lend the rest. As loans are spent, redeposited and re-lent, the same ₹100 supports multiple lending cycles, expanding deposits to nearly ₹500. He added India's low credit-to-GDP ratio reflects cautious banking.
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08:03 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Zerodha Co-founder Nikhil Kamath explained how money deposited in a bank multiplies through lending. He said when ₹100 is deposited, banks keep a portion as RBI-mandated reserves and lend the rest. As loans are spent, redeposited and re-lent, the same ₹100 supports multiple lending cycles, expanding deposits to nearly ₹500. He added India's low credit-to-GDP ratio reflects cautious banking.
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Meta used AI tool to pick people with medical issues for layoffs, claims lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against Meta by 26 former employees, claiming that the tech giant deployed AI software to choose the people who would be fired. As per the lawsuit, the AI tool was used by the Facebook parent to "disproportionately target people with disabilities or [those] who took medical leave". Meta had fired 8,000 employees earlier this year.
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08:01 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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A lawsuit has been filed against Meta by 26 former employees, claiming that the tech giant deployed AI software to choose the people who would be fired. As per the lawsuit, the AI tool was used by the Facebook parent to "disproportionately target people with disabilities or [those] who took medical leave". Meta had fired 8,000 employees earlier this year.
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08:01 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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People question Aamir Khan's silence after '3 Idiots' actor Omi supports Sonam Wangchuk
People have questioned the silence of Aamir Khan after '3 Idiots' actor Omi Vaidya extended support to activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite hunger strike entered 17th day. Notably, in '3 Idiots' Aamir played the character 'Phunsukh Wangdu', which was inspired by Wangchuk. "It's easy to make a drama out of someone's life...Where's Aamir Khan today?" wrote a social media user.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
08:29 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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People have questioned the silence of Aamir Khan after '3 Idiots' actor Omi Vaidya extended support to activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite hunger strike entered 17th day. Notably, in '3 Idiots' Aamir played the character 'Phunsukh Wangdu', which was inspired by Wangchuk. "It's easy to make a drama out of someone's life...Where's Aamir Khan today?" wrote a social media user.
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Why is Dubai building a new port outside Strait of Hormuz?
Dubai is planning a new multipurpose port and container terminal in Fujairah on the UAE's eastern coast to reduce reliance on Jebel Ali. The move follows a 90-95% drop in Jebel Ali traffic during the conflict and aims to provide a secure alternative. The port would let cargo ships bypass the Strait of Hormuz, reshaping Gulf trade routes.
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08:25 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Dubai is planning a new multipurpose port and container terminal in Fujairah on the UAE's eastern coast to reduce reliance on Jebel Ali. The move follows a 90-95% drop in Jebel Ali traffic during the conflict and aims to provide a secure alternative. The port would let cargo ships bypass the Strait of Hormuz, reshaping Gulf trade routes.
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Digital governance can't be built on blind trust: Rajya Sabha MP on UMANG app flaws
Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain shared a report claiming flaws in the UMANG app exposed user data, saying, "Digital governance cannot be built on blind trust." "Millions of Indians are compelled to hand over their...personal information to government platforms with the assurance that their data is secure," he said. The report suggests "this trust has been compromised", he added.
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08:20 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain shared a report claiming flaws in the UMANG app exposed user data, saying, "Digital governance cannot be built on blind trust." "Millions of Indians are compelled to hand over their...personal information to government platforms with the assurance that their data is secure," he said. The report suggests "this trust has been compromised", he added.
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ICC considering reducing ODI World Cup to 12 teams from 14
ICC is considering reducing Men's ODI World Cup from 14 teams to 12 and introducing a Super Seven stage, according to reports. The changes could take effect from the 2027 edition, with only two teams advancing from the global qualifier instead of four. ICC is also reportedly considering expanding T20 World Cup's Super Eight stage to a Super 10 phase.
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08:19 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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ICC is considering reducing Men's ODI World Cup from 14 teams to 12 and introducing a Super Seven stage, according to reports. The changes could take effect from the 2027 edition, with only two teams advancing from the global qualifier instead of four. ICC is also reportedly considering expanding T20 World Cup's Super Eight stage to a Super 10 phase.
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Enrolment in Rajasthan schools drops by over 8 lakh in 2 yrs: Report
Rajasthan's total school enrolment fell by over eight lakh in the last two academic years, declining from 1.67 crore in 2023-24 to 1.59 crore in 2025-26, according to UDISE+ data. Government schools accounted for nearly the entire decline, while private school enrolment remained largely stable. The drop came despite the number of teachers rising from 7.75 lakh to 7.93 lakh.
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08:16 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Rajasthan's total school enrolment fell by over eight lakh in the last two academic years, declining from 1.67 crore in 2023-24 to 1.59 crore in 2025-26, according to UDISE+ data. Government schools accounted for nearly the entire decline, while private school enrolment remained largely stable. The drop came despite the number of teachers rising from 7.75 lakh to 7.93 lakh.
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People with depression more likely to get influenced by social media likes: Study
A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that people with depression may respond more strongly to social media likes. Researchers found that the more likes a person's post received in one day, the more likely they were to post again the next day. The findings challenge earlier studies suggesting people with depression are less responsive to positive feedback.
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08:43 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that people with depression may respond more strongly to social media likes. Researchers found that the more likes a person's post received in one day, the more likely they were to post again the next day. The findings challenge earlier studies suggesting people with depression are less responsive to positive feedback.
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PM Modi stopped Putin from using nuclear weapons on Ukraine in 2022: Polish minister
Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski said PM Narendra Modi remains one of the few world leaders capable of influencing Russian President Vladimir Putin. Praising India's role in trying to prevent Russia-Ukraine war from spiralling further, he claimed that PM Modi had played a role in persuading Russia against using tactical nuclear weapons during the war in late 2022.
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08:36 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski said PM Narendra Modi remains one of the few world leaders capable of influencing Russian President Vladimir Putin. Praising India's role in trying to prevent Russia-Ukraine war from spiralling further, he claimed that PM Modi had played a role in persuading Russia against using tactical nuclear weapons during the war in late 2022.
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Moshi garbage depot collapse: Project head arrested by police
Pimpri-Chinchwad Police arrested Antony Lara Enviro Solutions project head Ashok Gupta over the Moshi garbage depot collapse that killed nine workers on July 8. The FIR also names safety officer Vijay Sapkal, who will be arrested after treatment. PCMC alleged safety failures despite heavy rain risks, while a government committee is probing the tragedy further.
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Pimpri-Chinchwad Police arrested Antony Lara Enviro Solutions project head Ashok Gupta over the Moshi garbage depot collapse that killed nine workers on July 8. The FIR also names safety officer Vijay Sapkal, who will be arrested after treatment. PCMC alleged safety failures despite heavy rain risks, while a government committee is probing the tragedy further.
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Jihadis use Aamir as reference: BJP's Rane on 'love jihad' remark
Maharashtra's Minister of Ports Development, Nitesh Rane, reiterated his comment that Aamir Khan has become the "brand ambassador of love jihad" after his 3rd interfaith marriage. "Our sisters...talk about how the concerned jihadis use references to such celebrities...to get close to them," Rane said, adding, "We've met victims who fall prey to the life that's lived by such celebrities."
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08:35 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Maharashtra's Minister of Ports Development, Nitesh Rane, reiterated his comment that Aamir Khan has become the "brand ambassador of love jihad" after his 3rd interfaith marriage. "Our sisters...talk about how the concerned jihadis use references to such celebrities...to get close to them," Rane said, adding, "We've met victims who fall prey to the life that's lived by such celebrities."
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What is the FIFA World Cup trophy made of and how much is its gold worth?
The FIFA World Cup trophy is made of solid 18-carat gold. It stands 36.8cm tall, weighs 6.175kg and has a 13cm-wide base featuring two bands of semi-precious green malachite. The bands have been restored several times, while fresh gold plating has also been applied. FIFA World Cup trophy's gold content is now worth around ₹6.1 crore, according to LSEG.
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08:34 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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The FIFA World Cup trophy is made of solid 18-carat gold. It stands 36.8cm tall, weighs 6.175kg and has a 13cm-wide base featuring two bands of semi-precious green malachite. The bands have been restored several times, while fresh gold plating has also been applied. FIFA World Cup trophy's gold content is now worth around ₹6.1 crore, according to LSEG.
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IndiGo employee resigns after being asked to touch senior's feet
An ex-IndiGo employee, Mohammad Jamshid Y, shared a story of how he quit his dream job, as he was asked to touch his supervisor’s feet as an apology. He said the incident took place during a routine terminal inspection at Bengaluru Airport. He stated that the Director noticed that he was not wearing a tie and questioned him about it.
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An ex-IndiGo employee, Mohammad Jamshid Y, shared a story of how he quit his dream job, as he was asked to touch his supervisor’s feet as an apology. He said the incident took place during a routine terminal inspection at Bengaluru Airport. He stated that the Director noticed that he was not wearing a tie and questioned him about it.
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AI fintech startup Flex doubles valuation to ₹11,500 cr in 6 months
AI fintech startup Flex raised $70 million in a series B1 funding round led by Halo Fund, valuing the company at around $1.2 billion (over ₹11,500 crore), more than double its valuation six months ago. The company targets mid-sized businesses, a segment it says is overlooked by traditional fintechs. Flex offers private credit, business finance, personal finance and payment services.
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08:32 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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AI fintech startup Flex raised $70 million in a series B1 funding round led by Halo Fund, valuing the company at around $1.2 billion (over ₹11,500 crore), more than double its valuation six months ago. The company targets mid-sized businesses, a segment it says is overlooked by traditional fintechs. Flex offers private credit, business finance, personal finance and payment services.
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Sugar molecules found in Milky Way may have helped life begin on earth
Scientists have discovered erythrulose, the first true sugar detected in interstellar space, at the centre of the Milky Way. Researchers believe such sugar molecules may have reached Earth about four billion years ago, helping provide the building blocks of life. Sugars are essential for energy production and are key components of DNA, RNA and other biological molecules.
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08:59 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Scientists have discovered erythrulose, the first true sugar detected in interstellar space, at the centre of the Milky Way. Researchers believe such sugar molecules may have reached Earth about four billion years ago, helping provide the building blocks of life. Sugars are essential for energy production and are key components of DNA, RNA and other biological molecules.
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IBM shares crash 26% to record worst day in nearly 60 years
IBM shares plunged around 26% in early trade on Tuesday, marking their worst single-day drop in at least 58 years. The fall came after the company forecast second-quarter revenue of $17.2 billion, below analysts' estimates of $17.9 billion. IBM also admitted it had "faltered" as AI-driven corporate spending shifted from software to data-centre infrastructure.
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08:55 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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IBM shares plunged around 26% in early trade on Tuesday, marking their worst single-day drop in at least 58 years. The fall came after the company forecast second-quarter revenue of $17.2 billion, below analysts' estimates of $17.9 billion. IBM also admitted it had "faltered" as AI-driven corporate spending shifted from software to data-centre infrastructure.
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EC to give one-time honorarium of ₹6,000 to BLOs engaged in SIR
The Election Commission (EC) announced a one-time honorarium of ₹6,000 to Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and BLO Supervisors involved in the SIR of electoral rolls. The honorarium is being given "considering the volume and nature of the work involved in SIR," EC said. EC had announced the conduct of SIR Phase-III in 16 states and three Union Territories in May.
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08:52 pm Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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The Election Commission (EC) announced a one-time honorarium of ₹6,000 to Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and BLO Supervisors involved in the SIR of electoral rolls. The honorarium is being given "considering the volume and nature of the work involved in SIR," EC said. EC had announced the conduct of SIR Phase-III in 16 states and three Union Territories in May.
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