I cried a lot when exam was cancelled: NEET UG 2026 topper Aryan Gupta
Seventeen-year-old Aryan Gupta, who secured joint AIR 1 in NEET-UG 2026, said he "cried a lot" after the original exam was cancelled over a paper leak controversy in May. "Initially it felt tough to study for the re-test all over again but then I realised I wasn’t alone," he added. Aryan, who hails from Ludhiana, scored 715/720 in the re-test.
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Seventeen-year-old Aryan Gupta, who secured joint AIR 1 in NEET-UG 2026, said he "cried a lot" after the original exam was cancelled over a paper leak controversy in May. "Initially it felt tough to study for the re-test all over again but then I realised I wasn’t alone," he added. Aryan, who hails from Ludhiana, scored 715/720 in the re-test.
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2020 US election not stolen, he lost: Kamala Harris on Trump's China interference claim
After US President Donald Trump claimed that China interfered in the 2020 US election, former Vice President Kamala Harris accused him of “peddling lies.” “The 2020 election was not stolen. We won, and he lost,” Harris said. “He wants you to lose confidence in our electoral system, and he wants to make sure that you do not vote,” she added.
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After US President Donald Trump claimed that China interfered in the 2020 US election, former Vice President Kamala Harris accused him of “peddling lies.” “The 2020 election was not stolen. We won, and he lost,” Harris said. “He wants you to lose confidence in our electoral system, and he wants to make sure that you do not vote,” she added.
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Train collides with school van in West Bengal's Murshidabad, 3 students killed
Three students were killed after a train collided with their school van at a level crossing in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district on Friday. The van, carrying schoolchildren, was hit by the Nabadwip Dham Express near Berhampore. Several others were injured, with some in critical condition. It has been alleged that the level-crossing gate was not lowered despite the train’s arrival.
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10:12 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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Three students were killed after a train collided with their school van at a level crossing in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district on Friday. The van, carrying schoolchildren, was hit by the Nabadwip Dham Express near Berhampore. Several others were injured, with some in critical condition. It has been alleged that the level-crossing gate was not lowered despite the train’s arrival.
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Accused can be convicted of murder even if victim's body is never recovered: SC
The Supreme Court said an accused can be convicted of murder even if victim's body is never recovered. It stated law requires proof that a crime was committed, not production of corpse. The court said this while upholding life sentence of a man convicted of killing a girl whose body was allegedly thrown into river and could never be traced.
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10:02 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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The Supreme Court said an accused can be convicted of murder even if victim's body is never recovered. It stated law requires proof that a crime was committed, not production of corpse. The court said this while upholding life sentence of a man convicted of killing a girl whose body was allegedly thrown into river and could never be traced.
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RPF Commandant stands & salutes PM Modi, Shah during presser, transferred
RPF Commandant Rajmohan Pichai stood up and saluted PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during a press conference held over the assault of a Railway official at Agra Cantt station. He stated that Railways are running smoothly due to the governance of these ministers. Pichai has now been transferred.
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10:23 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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RPF Commandant Rajmohan Pichai stood up and saluted PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during a press conference held over the assault of a Railway official at Agra Cantt station. He stated that Railways are running smoothly due to the governance of these ministers. Pichai has now been transferred.
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10:23 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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After US, China & Japan, India to try landing rocket on water
Agnikul Cosmos is planning to demonstrate a reusable rocket booster and an upper stage that remains operational in orbit rather than being discarded after deploying a satellite. This comes after the US, China and Japan successfully tested their own reusable rockets. During Agnikul's Mission 02, Agnibaan's first stage will attempt a controlled descent before being recovered from the ocean.
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10:39 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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Agnikul Cosmos is planning to demonstrate a reusable rocket booster and an upper stage that remains operational in orbit rather than being discarded after deploying a satellite. This comes after the US, China and Japan successfully tested their own reusable rockets. During Agnikul's Mission 02, Agnibaan's first stage will attempt a controlled descent before being recovered from the ocean.
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US election system can be hacked & manipulated: Trump
US President Donald Trump claimed the US election system is vulnerable to hacking and manipulation. He alleged that non-citizens and deceased people remain active on voter rolls and that vote-counting machines are exposed to hacking. Earlier, Trump accused China of interfering in the 2020 US election, claiming it illicitly acquired the personal information of 220 million US voters.
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10:35 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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US President Donald Trump claimed the US election system is vulnerable to hacking and manipulation. He alleged that non-citizens and deceased people remain active on voter rolls and that vote-counting machines are exposed to hacking. Earlier, Trump accused China of interfering in the 2020 US election, claiming it illicitly acquired the personal information of 220 million US voters.
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Congress worker dies after iron rod falls on him at Rahul Gandhi's Dehradun event
A 65-year-old Congress worker died after an iron rod from a tent erected for Rahul Gandhi's scheduled event fell on him in Dehradun on Thursday evening, a party leader said. The deceased, Amar Mehta, was supervising preparations beneath the tent when the rod suddenly fell, causing a severe head injury. Mehta had been an active Congress worker for several decades.
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10:33 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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A 65-year-old Congress worker died after an iron rod from a tent erected for Rahul Gandhi's scheduled event fell on him in Dehradun on Thursday evening, a party leader said. The deceased, Amar Mehta, was supervising preparations beneath the tent when the rod suddenly fell, causing a severe head injury. Mehta had been an active Congress worker for several decades.
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Designer collabs & curated living: MyTrident takes Bharat Tex by storm
From luxurious 1,000-thread-count bed sheets and premium towels to sustainably crafted home essentials produced at the world's largest integrated home textile manufacturing facility, MyTrident showcases innovation at every step. The experience is elevated through exclusive collaborations with Karan Torani and Shivan & Narresh, bringing fashion-led storytelling and curated living to Bharat Tex.
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10:57 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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From luxurious 1,000-thread-count bed sheets and premium towels to sustainably crafted home essentials produced at the world's largest integrated home textile manufacturing facility, MyTrident showcases innovation at every step. The experience is elevated through exclusive collaborations with Karan Torani and Shivan & Narresh, bringing fashion-led storytelling and curated living to Bharat Tex.
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10:57 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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49 years after murder, SC acquits UP man who has served life term
The Supreme Court, calling the prosecution's story doubtful, acquitted UP's Hiral Lal and two others in connection with a murder that took place in 1977. Raj Bux and Subedar were granted bail in 2013 but Lal's bail plea was rejected as prosecution called him the main accused. Lal has already served life sentence, remitted by UP government.
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10:54 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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The Supreme Court, calling the prosecution's story doubtful, acquitted UP's Hiral Lal and two others in connection with a murder that took place in 1977. Raj Bux and Subedar were granted bail in 2013 but Lal's bail plea was rejected as prosecution called him the main accused. Lal has already served life sentence, remitted by UP government.
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Aamir's ex-wife Kiran Rao backs Wangchuk as actor denies 3 Idiots role was based on him
Filmmaker and Aamir Khan's ex-wife Kiran Rao extended her support to Sonam Wangchuk as his hunger strike entered its 20th day on Friday. Rao said, "I stand in solidarity with Wangchuk...and all the citizens...who are protesting for the rights of our students." Her statement came shortly after Aamir clarified that his 3 Idiots character Rancho was not based on Wangchuk.
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10:54 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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Filmmaker and Aamir Khan's ex-wife Kiran Rao extended her support to Sonam Wangchuk as his hunger strike entered its 20th day on Friday. Rao said, "I stand in solidarity with Wangchuk...and all the citizens...who are protesting for the rights of our students." Her statement came shortly after Aamir clarified that his 3 Idiots character Rancho was not based on Wangchuk.
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FIFA names officials for WC 2026 third-place match between England & France
FIFA has announced the match officials for the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place match between England and France at Miami Stadium on July 19 (IST). Venezuela's Jesus Valenzuela will referee the match, while compatriots Jorge Urrego and Tulio Moreno will serve as the first and second assistant referees, respectively. Morocco's Jalal Jayed has been named the fourth official.
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10:50 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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FIFA has announced the match officials for the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place match between England and France at Miami Stadium on July 19 (IST). Venezuela's Jesus Valenzuela will referee the match, while compatriots Jorge Urrego and Tulio Moreno will serve as the first and second assistant referees, respectively. Morocco's Jalal Jayed has been named the fourth official.
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Robot continues fighting with torso after its head snaps off during fighting event
Chinese startup EngineAI organised Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend, an inaugural freestyle combat tournament for its full-sized humanoid robots. During a match between 'White Eagle' and 'Matador', the former landed a precise high kick on the latter, snapping its head right off. Matador was then seen continuing to fight with its torso and throwing punches, even with a snapped-off head.
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11:05 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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Chinese startup EngineAI organised Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend, an inaugural freestyle combat tournament for its full-sized humanoid robots. During a match between 'White Eagle' and 'Matador', the former landed a precise high kick on the latter, snapping its head right off. Matador was then seen continuing to fight with its torso and throwing punches, even with a snapped-off head.
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India among top countries for Hormuz transit requests
India had one of the highest shares of vessel transit requests through Iran-recommended Strait of Hormuz routes since June 17. For vessels entering Persian Gulf, India accounted for 21% of requests, while China accounted for 19%. For vessels exiting the Gulf, India had 20% of transit requests, second only to China at 21%, while other Asian destinations accounted for 29%.
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11:25 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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India had one of the highest shares of vessel transit requests through Iran-recommended Strait of Hormuz routes since June 17. For vessels entering Persian Gulf, India accounted for 21% of requests, while China accounted for 19%. For vessels exiting the Gulf, India had 20% of transit requests, second only to China at 21%, while other Asian destinations accounted for 29%.
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PM Modi flags off India’s first-ever hydrogen train in Haryana
PM Narendra Modi flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered train from Jind Railway Station in Haryana on Friday. The indigenously developed train will operate on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat route. Powered by hydrogen fuel cells, it emits only water vapour and offers a cleaner alternative to diesel-powered trains. The train features 10 coaches and is powered by a 3,200 HP propulsion system.
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11:24 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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PM Narendra Modi flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered train from Jind Railway Station in Haryana on Friday. The indigenously developed train will operate on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat route. Powered by hydrogen fuel cells, it emits only water vapour and offers a cleaner alternative to diesel-powered trains. The train features 10 coaches and is powered by a 3,200 HP propulsion system.
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Anurag Kumar appointed new Delhi Police Commissioner
The government on Friday appointed senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Anurag Kumar as the new Commissioner of Delhi Police, replacing Satish Golcha who is due to retire in April 2027. Anurag, a 1994-batch IPS officer, has been honoured with Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 2010 and President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2016.
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11:34 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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The government on Friday appointed senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Anurag Kumar as the new Commissioner of Delhi Police, replacing Satish Golcha who is due to retire in April 2027. Anurag, a 1994-batch IPS officer, has been honoured with Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 2010 and President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2016.
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I will stay alive till July 20 for Parliament march, return as a ghost if it fails: Wangchuk
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite hunger strike entered 20th day on Friday, urged people to join a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20. "I'll stay alive by any means till July 20," he said, adding if the march failed, he'd "come back as a ghost". He's protesting at Jantar Mantar alongside Cockroach Janta Party over alleged NEET-UG paper leak.
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11:31 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite hunger strike entered 20th day on Friday, urged people to join a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20. "I'll stay alive by any means till July 20," he said, adding if the march failed, he'd "come back as a ghost". He's protesting at Jantar Mantar alongside Cockroach Janta Party over alleged NEET-UG paper leak.
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China unveils Kimi K3, AI model that performs nearly as well as world's most powerful AI
Chinese AI startup Moonshot has unveiled Kimi K3, which it claims to be the world's largest open-weight AI model with 2.8 trillion parameters. Moonshot also claimed that K3 delivers performance that approaches Anthropic's Fable, considered to be the world's most powerful AI model, and Claude Opus 4.8, GPT-5.6 Sol and GPT-5.5 models. K3 can do advanced reasoning and long-horizon coding.
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11:49 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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Chinese AI startup Moonshot has unveiled Kimi K3, which it claims to be the world's largest open-weight AI model with 2.8 trillion parameters. Moonshot also claimed that K3 delivers performance that approaches Anthropic's Fable, considered to be the world's most powerful AI model, and Claude Opus 4.8, GPT-5.6 Sol and GPT-5.5 models. K3 can do advanced reasoning and long-horizon coding.
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What will Centre's revised duties for petrol & diesel mean for Indians?
The Centre hiked the windfall tax on diesel and jet fuel exports while cutting export duty on petrol on Thursday. A change in windfall taxes is usually undertaken either to cut exports and support domestic fuel supply or to reroute exceptional profits to the public. The recent duty changes are unlikely to affect petrol, diesel and air ticket prices.
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09:04 am Friday, 17 July 2026
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The Centre hiked the windfall tax on diesel and jet fuel exports while cutting export duty on petrol on Thursday. A change in windfall taxes is usually undertaken either to cut exports and support domestic fuel supply or to reroute exceptional profits to the public. The recent duty changes are unlikely to affect petrol, diesel and air ticket prices.
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What are the features of India's first hydrogen train?
India's first hydrogen train was flagged off by PM Narendra Modi on Friday and will operate between Haryana's Jind and Sonipat. The train features 10 coaches, making it one of the longest hydrogen passenger trains developed so far. The train has a 1,200 kW hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system and will operate at a speed of 75 kmph.
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12:11 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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India's first hydrogen train was flagged off by PM Narendra Modi on Friday and will operate between Haryana's Jind and Sonipat. The train features 10 coaches, making it one of the longest hydrogen passenger trains developed so far. The train has a 1,200 kW hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system and will operate at a speed of 75 kmph.
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