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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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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Sonam Wangchuk says he's 'unable to speak' as health worsens; doctors warn of organ failure
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health has deteriorated as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day. "I'm sorry, but I'm unable to speak," The Guardian quoted Wangchuk as saying during the protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Meanwhile, doctors have cautioned that the coming days will be critical for Wangchuk as prolonged fasting increases the risk of organ-related complications.
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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health has deteriorated as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day. "I'm sorry, but I'm unable to speak," The Guardian quoted Wangchuk as saying during the protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Meanwhile, doctors have cautioned that the coming days will be critical for Wangchuk as prolonged fasting increases the risk of organ-related complications.
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Govt plans jail term for insulting or disrupting Vande Mataram through amendment bill
Deliberate insult to or intentional obstruction of the singing of Vande Mataram could become punishable under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, through a proposed amendment. The Centre plans to introduce the Bill in the upcoming Monsoon Session. The Act currently prescribes imprisonment of up to three years, a fine, or both for disrupting the National Anthem.
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Deliberate insult to or intentional obstruction of the singing of Vande Mataram could become punishable under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, through a proposed amendment. The Centre plans to introduce the Bill in the upcoming Monsoon Session. The Act currently prescribes imprisonment of up to three years, a fine, or both for disrupting the National Anthem.
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Anthropic's Claude Fable restrictions don't make sense: Nadella
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella criticised Anthropic's limits on requests to its high-end AI model, Claude Fable, saying, "It doesn't make sense." "When [Fable] refuses for...random thing, it is just like, when was the last time… a creation tool…was so editorially controlled?" Nadella said, according to CNBC. He made the remarks while speaking to engineers working on Microsoft's Copilot AI software.
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12:24 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella criticised Anthropic's limits on requests to its high-end AI model, Claude Fable, saying, "It doesn't make sense." "When [Fable] refuses for...random thing, it is just like, when was the last time… a creation tool…was so editorially controlled?" Nadella said, according to CNBC. He made the remarks while speaking to engineers working on Microsoft's Copilot AI software.
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Delhi records hottest July day in 2 years on July 16
Delhi recorded its hottest July day in nearly two years on Thursday, with the maximum temperature touching 39.2°C, four notches above normal, according to IMD. The minimum temperature settled at 30.2°C. Delhi had previously recorded a higher maximum temperature of 39.3°C on July 30, 2024, while the minimum was the highest since July 2, 2024, when it stood at 30.7°C.
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12:41 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Delhi recorded its hottest July day in nearly two years on Thursday, with the maximum temperature touching 39.2°C, four notches above normal, according to IMD. The minimum temperature settled at 30.2°C. Delhi had previously recorded a higher maximum temperature of 39.3°C on July 30, 2024, while the minimum was the highest since July 2, 2024, when it stood at 30.7°C.
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FIFA World Cup winners to get special championship rings for 1st time, pic released
FIFA World Cup 2026 winners will receive bespoke championship rings, marking a first for a FIFA competition. Only 2,026 individually numbered rings will be produced, with 30 reserved for the champions and 1,996 will be made available to fans worldwide. One side of the ring features World Cup trophy and the other will be customised to represent the winning team.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 winners will receive bespoke championship rings, marking a first for a FIFA competition. Only 2,026 individually numbered rings will be produced, with 30 reserved for the champions and 1,996 will be made available to fans worldwide. One side of the ring features World Cup trophy and the other will be customised to represent the winning team.
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'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill died of pneumonia
Hollywood actor Sam Neill, best known for his role in the 'Jurassic Park' franchise, died of pneumonia, his agent confirmed. "Prior to becoming sick, Sam had valiantly fought and beaten lymphoma through a new treatment called CAR-T therapy," his representative said. Neill passed away at the age of 78 on July 13, months after he revealed being free from cancer.
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12:55 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Hollywood actor Sam Neill, best known for his role in the 'Jurassic Park' franchise, died of pneumonia, his agent confirmed. "Prior to becoming sick, Sam had valiantly fought and beaten lymphoma through a new treatment called CAR-T therapy," his representative said. Neill passed away at the age of 78 on July 13, months after he revealed being free from cancer.
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2 robots kept in lab talk to each other about honey, CEO's video shows one robot 'dabbing'
1X Tech CEO Bernt Bornich shared a video showing two NEO robots talking to each other about honey while standing in a lab. "Pots of [honey] in ancient Egyptian tombs, still perfectly edible thousands of years later," one robot said, with another responding, "Honey really is timeless." After one robot suggested "switching it up", the second one was seen "dabbing".
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1X Tech CEO Bernt Bornich shared a video showing two NEO robots talking to each other about honey while standing in a lab. "Pots of [honey] in ancient Egyptian tombs, still perfectly edible thousands of years later," one robot said, with another responding, "Honey really is timeless." After one robot suggested "switching it up", the second one was seen "dabbing".
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England tried to stop Messi but he came back to life after ball reached him: Kane
After suffering a 1-2 defeat against Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, England captain Harry Kane called Argentina skipper Lionel Messi "the best player in history". "We tried to stop him [Messi] as much as possible...but every time the ball reached him, he came back to life," Kane added. England will play France in World Cup 2026 third-place match.
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After suffering a 1-2 defeat against Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, England captain Harry Kane called Argentina skipper Lionel Messi "the best player in history". "We tried to stop him [Messi] as much as possible...but every time the ball reached him, he came back to life," Kane added. England will play France in World Cup 2026 third-place match.
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US Defence Secy shares pic of tower collaping at India-backed Chabahar port in Iran
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared an image purportedly showing a surveillance tower collapsing at India-backed Chabahar port in Iran. Iranian state media confirmed a third round of US attacks on Chabahar as Washington continued airstriking Iran for sixth consecutive night. US President Donald Trump earlier reshared visuals of bombing at the site, later found to be old and unrelated.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared an image purportedly showing a surveillance tower collapsing at India-backed Chabahar port in Iran. Iranian state media confirmed a third round of US attacks on Chabahar as Washington continued airstriking Iran for sixth consecutive night. US President Donald Trump earlier reshared visuals of bombing at the site, later found to be old and unrelated.
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Shirt worn by Pele in 1958 World Cup final sold for ₹47 crore
Brazil legend Pele's number 10 shirt from the 1958 World Cup final has been sold for $4.9 million (₹47 crore) at auction. The then 17-year-old scored twice as Brazil defeated hosts Sweden 5-2 to win their first World Cup. It is the second-most expensive football shirt auctioned, behind Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt, sold for $9.3 million in 2022.
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Brazil legend Pele's number 10 shirt from the 1958 World Cup final has been sold for $4.9 million (₹47 crore) at auction. The then 17-year-old scored twice as Brazil defeated hosts Sweden 5-2 to win their first World Cup. It is the second-most expensive football shirt auctioned, behind Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt, sold for $9.3 million in 2022.
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Farah Khan responds to backlash over Shilpa's remarks on Shivangi
Filmmaker Farah Khan responded after a social media post questioned her alleged silence over Shilpa Shinde's remarks about Shivangi Joshi on Lock Upp. "Please watch judgement day then write angry letters," she replied, hinting the issue would be addressed on the show. Shilpa has faced backlash after making personal remarks about Shivangi's character and alleged relationships.
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Filmmaker Farah Khan responded after a social media post questioned her alleged silence over Shilpa Shinde's remarks about Shivangi Joshi on Lock Upp. "Please watch judgement day then write angry letters," she replied, hinting the issue would be addressed on the show. Shilpa has faced backlash after making personal remarks about Shivangi's character and alleged relationships.
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Who is IPS Anurag Kumar, appointed as Delhi Police Commissioner?
IPS officer Anurag Kumar has been appointed as the new Delhi Police Commissioner, replacing Satish Golcha. Kumar is a 1994-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer and formerly served as a Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau. He has a Bachelor of Engineering degree and has reportedly been in service for over 32 years and has been promoted twice in five years.
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01:41 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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IPS officer Anurag Kumar has been appointed as the new Delhi Police Commissioner, replacing Satish Golcha. Kumar is a 1994-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer and formerly served as a Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau. He has a Bachelor of Engineering degree and has reportedly been in service for over 32 years and has been promoted twice in five years.
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Anybody with phone is a reporter today: Delhi HC as it calls for regulation of media
Delhi High Court called for a regulatory framework for media that preserves press freedom while ensuring accountability, ethics and the larger public interest. "Today...anyone armed with a mobile phone and a microphone can proclaim themselves to be a reporter...without any journalistic training," HC observed. The court granted bail to two accused of assaulting freelance YouTube reporters in 2025.
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01:39 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Delhi High Court called for a regulatory framework for media that preserves press freedom while ensuring accountability, ethics and the larger public interest. "Today...anyone armed with a mobile phone and a microphone can proclaim themselves to be a reporter...without any journalistic training," HC observed. The court granted bail to two accused of assaulting freelance YouTube reporters in 2025.
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Canadian wildfire smoke reaches New York, AQI rises above 200
Smoke from wildfires in Canada has reached New York, pushing the city's AQI above 200 and reducing visibility to less than a mile. Smell of burning wood has spread across the city, which is shrouded in an orange haze, reports said. Hazardous air quality alerts have also been issued for other US cities like Chicago, Grand Rapids, Pittsburgh and Toledo.
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Smoke from wildfires in Canada has reached New York, pushing the city's AQI above 200 and reducing visibility to less than a mile. Smell of burning wood has spread across the city, which is shrouded in an orange haze, reports said. Hazardous air quality alerts have also been issued for other US cities like Chicago, Grand Rapids, Pittsburgh and Toledo.
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RBI to begin plastic currency note trial with ₹10, ₹20: Report
The RBI will soon launch a pilot for polymer banknotes, likely beginning with ₹10 and ₹20 denominations, NDTV Profit reported. A nationwide rollout could start in 2027. The RBI's note-printing arm has invited global firms to submit expressions of interest to supply polymer substrate. Notably, the plastic notes will not replace the existing paper currency from the market.
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The RBI will soon launch a pilot for polymer banknotes, likely beginning with ₹10 and ₹20 denominations, NDTV Profit reported. A nationwide rollout could start in 2027. The RBI's note-printing arm has invited global firms to submit expressions of interest to supply polymer substrate. Notably, the plastic notes will not replace the existing paper currency from the market.
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Trump firm gives traders access to Trump's posts 'milliseconds' before others
Trump Media & Technology Group launched a paid data feed offering banks and trading firms the fastest access to posts from key Truth Social accounts, including US President Donald Trump's. The service delivers posts in "milliseconds" from ten influential accounts ahead of regular platform notifications. Trump's posts have repeatedly jolted markets worldwide, including his "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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Trump Media & Technology Group launched a paid data feed offering banks and trading firms the fastest access to posts from key Truth Social accounts, including US President Donald Trump's. The service delivers posts in "milliseconds" from ten influential accounts ahead of regular platform notifications. Trump's posts have repeatedly jolted markets worldwide, including his "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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India gets a second AI unicorn in a month
Vibe-coding startup Emergent has become the second Indian AI startup to achieve unicorn status in a month after it raised $130 million and was valued at $1.5 billion. Sarvam AI also achieved the milestone in June. The Series C round in Emergent was led by Creaegis and joined by Claypond, Sentinel Global, Khosla Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Lightspeed.
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02:29 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Vibe-coding startup Emergent has become the second Indian AI startup to achieve unicorn status in a month after it raised $130 million and was valued at $1.5 billion. Sarvam AI also achieved the milestone in June. The Series C round in Emergent was led by Creaegis and joined by Claypond, Sentinel Global, Khosla Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Lightspeed.
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SC refuses 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' release, asks makers to release after Rath Yatra
The Supreme Court refused to allow the immediate release of the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' during the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, permitting the makers to release it after the yatra concludes. The Orissa High Court had earlier stayed the film's nationwide release, observing that it did not strictly adhere to the religious text of the Skanda Purana.
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02:27 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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The Supreme Court refused to allow the immediate release of the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' during the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, permitting the makers to release it after the yatra concludes. The Orissa High Court had earlier stayed the film's nationwide release, observing that it did not strictly adhere to the religious text of the Skanda Purana.
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