'Asked 3 Idiots makers if it was based on me, got no reply,' Wangchuk once said
Sonam Wangchuk once said he wrote to '3 Idiots' makers asking if 'Phunsuk Wangdu' was based on him, but got no reply. Referring to legal dispute between makers and Chetan Bhagat at the time, Wangchuk avoided involvement as he "didn't want people to think I was trying to get money". He sent the letter after legal window for compensation closed.
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08:20 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Sonam Wangchuk once said he wrote to '3 Idiots' makers asking if 'Phunsuk Wangdu' was based on him, but got no reply. Referring to legal dispute between makers and Chetan Bhagat at the time, Wangchuk avoided involvement as he "didn't want people to think I was trying to get money". He sent the letter after legal window for compensation closed.
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Blogger jailed for fabricating negative claims about Xiaomi EV in China
A Chinese blogger has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for fabricating negative safety claims about Xiaomi's SU7 electric sedan, according to local media. Gao released a crash-test video that appeared to show the vehicle's doors failing to open after a collision. A court found that he had tampered with the car's battery before filming the viral video.
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08:37 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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A Chinese blogger has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for fabricating negative safety claims about Xiaomi's SU7 electric sedan, according to local media. Gao released a crash-test video that appeared to show the vehicle's doors failing to open after a collision. A court found that he had tampered with the car's battery before filming the viral video.
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08:37 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Calling travellers '2nd class passengers' offensive to Constitution's spirit: SC to Railways
Supreme Court urged Indian Railways to reconsider "second-class passenger" expression, observing that it's offensive to spirit of India's Constitution. A class label should describe the coach in which a person travels and not the person, SC said. It was hearing a case of a widow seeking compensation after her husband died falling from a moving train.
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08:30 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Supreme Court urged Indian Railways to reconsider "second-class passenger" expression, observing that it's offensive to spirit of India's Constitution. A class label should describe the coach in which a person travels and not the person, SC said. It was hearing a case of a widow seeking compensation after her husband died falling from a moving train.
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Those with one marriage will have right to reside in MP: CM on proposed UCC
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav said the state government will introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) during Assembly's Monsoon Session. "Under new UCC law...only those having one marriage will have the right to reside in MP," he said. He added that law would apply to people of all religions. The session will be held from July 20 to July 25.
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08:58 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav said the state government will introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) during Assembly's Monsoon Session. "Under new UCC law...only those having one marriage will have the right to reside in MP," he said. He added that law would apply to people of all religions. The session will be held from July 20 to July 25.
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Sir Garry Sobers, 1st cricketer to smash 6 sixes in an over, passes away
West Indies cricket legend Sir Garfield 'Garry' Sobers passed away aged 89 on Friday, 11 days before his 90th birthday. Sobers played 93 Tests, scoring 8,032 runs at an average of 57.78 and taking 235 wickets. He became the first batter to hit six sixes in an over in professional cricket while representing Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan in 1968.
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08:52 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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West Indies cricket legend Sir Garfield 'Garry' Sobers passed away aged 89 on Friday, 11 days before his 90th birthday. Sobers played 93 Tests, scoring 8,032 runs at an average of 57.78 and taking 235 wickets. He became the first batter to hit six sixes in an over in professional cricket while representing Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan in 1968.
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Video from flight shows massive cloud-like smoke from wildfires in Canada
Amid raging wildfires in Canada, a video from cockpit of a plane showed massive plumes of smoke visible from the sky. In the video, pyrocumulus clouds, which are dense clouds created by intense heat sources like wildfires, were visible. Smoke from Canada's wildfires has entered US, triggering hazardous air quality alerts in the country.
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09:09 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Amid raging wildfires in Canada, a video from cockpit of a plane showed massive plumes of smoke visible from the sky. In the video, pyrocumulus clouds, which are dense clouds created by intense heat sources like wildfires, were visible. Smoke from Canada's wildfires has entered US, triggering hazardous air quality alerts in the country.
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09:09 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Tsunami warning issued after 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Mexican coast
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico's southern Chiapas state on Friday, with the US Tsunami Warning βSystem warning that hazardous tsunami waves were possible along coasts. The earthquake struck near the Mexican town of Puerto Madero at a shallow depth of 10 km. Authorities said there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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09:27 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico's southern Chiapas state on Friday, with the US Tsunami Warning βSystem warning that hazardous tsunami waves were possible along coasts. The earthquake struck near the Mexican town of Puerto Madero at a shallow depth of 10 km. Authorities said there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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I stayed away from phone, social media for a year: NEET UG 2026 female topper Shravani
NEET UG 2026 female topper, Shravani Kudale from Pune district, who scored 710 out of 720 marks in the examination, said she stayed away from mobile phones and social media for nearly a year to remain focused on studies. Kudale secured AIR 5, emerging as the topper in Maharashtra. She hails from Khadki village in Daund taluka of Pune district.
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09:43 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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NEET UG 2026 female topper, Shravani Kudale from Pune district, who scored 710 out of 720 marks in the examination, said she stayed away from mobile phones and social media for nearly a year to remain focused on studies. Kudale secured AIR 5, emerging as the topper in Maharashtra. She hails from Khadki village in Daund taluka of Pune district.
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Apple sends legal letters to ex-employees at OpenAI in trade secret theft case: Report
Apple has sent legal letters to around 40 former employees, who now work at OpenAI, according to the Financial Times. The letters instruct them to retain documents and communications related to their tenure at Apple and their subsequent departure. This comes after Apple sued OpenAI for stealing its trade secrets to develop its consumer hardware business.
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09:58 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Apple has sent legal letters to around 40 former employees, who now work at OpenAI, according to the Financial Times. The letters instruct them to retain documents and communications related to their tenure at Apple and their subsequent departure. This comes after Apple sued OpenAI for stealing its trade secrets to develop its consumer hardware business.
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09:58 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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FIFA World Cup 2026 final referee was once arrested at 'sex party'
Slovenian referee Slavko VinΔiΔ, appointed to officiate FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina, was detained during a 2020 police raid on a 'sex party' in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The gathering was reportedly linked to drugs and prostitution. After arrest, VinΔiΔ was questioned as a witness and released without charge.
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09:53 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Slovenian referee Slavko VinΔiΔ, appointed to officiate FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina, was detained during a 2020 police raid on a 'sex party' in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The gathering was reportedly linked to drugs and prostitution. After arrest, VinΔiΔ was questioned as a witness and released without charge.
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PM Modi slams AAP govt in Punjab, calls it 'kattar beiman'
PM Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally in Jalandhar, accused AAP government in Punjab of misgovernance, calling it "kattar beiman" (blatantly dishonest). He added that in Punjab no one can predict when or where a gang war might break out or from which direction bullets might fly. PM Modi also criticised Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal over the state's condition.
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10:10 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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PM Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally in Jalandhar, accused AAP government in Punjab of misgovernance, calling it "kattar beiman" (blatantly dishonest). He added that in Punjab no one can predict when or where a gang war might break out or from which direction bullets might fly. PM Modi also criticised Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal over the state's condition.
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Woman applies makeup, bangles on man to shame him for harassing her on train
A video has surfaced online showing women passengers confronting a man, who allegedly harassed a woman on the Bhusawal-Wardha MEMU train. The passengers publicly shamed him by making him wear bangles and apply lipstick, calling it a "Gandhigiri-style" lesson to convey the importance of respecting women. The man was reportedly handed over to the Railway Protection Force (RPF) later.
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10:09 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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A video has surfaced online showing women passengers confronting a man, who allegedly harassed a woman on the Bhusawal-Wardha MEMU train. The passengers publicly shamed him by making him wear bangles and apply lipstick, calling it a "Gandhigiri-style" lesson to convey the importance of respecting women. The man was reportedly handed over to the Railway Protection Force (RPF) later.
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8 killed, 34 missing after landslide in China's Chongqing
At least eight people were killed and 34 remain missing after a landslide struck China's Chongqing, officials said. The landslide occurred at around 9:08 am in Pengshui County, where rocks and soil swept downhill, burying more than 10 residential buildings, state broadcaster CCTV reported. More than 1,100 residents were evacuated as rescue teams searched through unstable debris.
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10:23 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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At least eight people were killed and 34 remain missing after a landslide struck China's Chongqing, officials said. The landslide occurred at around 9:08 am in Pengshui County, where rocks and soil swept downhill, burying more than 10 residential buildings, state broadcaster CCTV reported. More than 1,100 residents were evacuated as rescue teams searched through unstable debris.
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10:23 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Gold bond investors to see nearly 200% returns on premature redemption
RBI has announced a premature redemption price of βΉ14,158 per unit for the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020-21 Series X, due on Saturday, and the SGB 2021-22 Series IV, due on Monday. Investors in Series X will see a gain of up to 180% over the issue price. Meanwhile, Series IV investors will see a gain of up to 197%.
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10:18 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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RBI has announced a premature redemption price of βΉ14,158 per unit for the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020-21 Series X, due on Saturday, and the SGB 2021-22 Series IV, due on Monday. Investors in Series X will see a gain of up to 180% over the issue price. Meanwhile, Series IV investors will see a gain of up to 197%.
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10:18 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Zepto sees 50% valuation markdown from peak value of $7 bn ahead of IPO: Report
Zepto is see a nearly 50% markdown from its previous $7 billion valuation ahead of IPO due to concerns over high cash burn and weak profitability, Bloomberg reported. Foreign investors value the company at around $4.5 billion, while domestic institutional investors estimate it to be $3-3.5 billion. The IPO's final valuation, issue size and timeline are yet to be finalised.
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10:40 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Zepto is see a nearly 50% markdown from its previous $7 billion valuation ahead of IPO due to concerns over high cash burn and weak profitability, Bloomberg reported. Foreign investors value the company at around $4.5 billion, while domestic institutional investors estimate it to be $3-3.5 billion. The IPO's final valuation, issue size and timeline are yet to be finalised.
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Chelsea delete post celebrating Enzo Fernandez's goal against England after backlash
Premier League club Chelsea deleted a social media post celebrating their Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez's equaliser against England following backlash from supporters. The post showed Fernandez cupping his ears after scoring from outside the box in the World Cup semi-final. "Seriously. Weβre an English football club. Poor from my club. Poor," a fan had commented.
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Premier League club Chelsea deleted a social media post celebrating their Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez's equaliser against England following backlash from supporters. The post showed Fernandez cupping his ears after scoring from outside the box in the World Cup semi-final. "Seriously. Weβre an English football club. Poor from my club. Poor," a fan had commented.
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People in China 'buying' brides from Bangladesh
Chinese embassy in Bangladesh warned its citizens against using illegal matchmaking services/brokers for so-called 'buy a bride' schemes in the country. It said those involved could be arrested on suspicion of human trafficking. Under Bangladeshi law, human trafficking is punishable by at least seven years in prison, with penalties extending to life imprisonment or even death penalty, it added.
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10:36 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Chinese embassy in Bangladesh warned its citizens against using illegal matchmaking services/brokers for so-called 'buy a bride' schemes in the country. It said those involved could be arrested on suspicion of human trafficking. Under Bangladeshi law, human trafficking is punishable by at least seven years in prison, with penalties extending to life imprisonment or even death penalty, it added.
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Shocked at how senior stars like Virat & Rohit are treated in cruel cricketing era: Ameesha
Ameesha Patel has spoken out amid the ongoing speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma's retirement from international cricket. "Simply shocked at the way senior super stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are treated in this cricketing era or should I say cruel cricketing era. It's a shame," she wrote. Reports said Rohit isn't in India's ODI World Cup 2027 plan.
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10:59 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Ameesha Patel has spoken out amid the ongoing speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma's retirement from international cricket. "Simply shocked at the way senior super stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are treated in this cricketing era or should I say cruel cricketing era. It's a shame," she wrote. Reports said Rohit isn't in India's ODI World Cup 2027 plan.
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Shashi Tharoor trapped in hotel lift in Kerala, rescued
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was rescued after he and many others were trapped for several minutes inside a lift at a private hotel in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram. Tharoor had arrived to attend an event at Rotary Club of Trivandrum East when the lift malfunctioned. According to reports the people at the hotel partially opened the lift door before rescue team arrived.
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10:57 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was rescued after he and many others were trapped for several minutes inside a lift at a private hotel in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram. Tharoor had arrived to attend an event at Rotary Club of Trivandrum East when the lift malfunctioned. According to reports the people at the hotel partially opened the lift door before rescue team arrived.
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10:57 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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What is a weekend marriage?
A weekend marriage is one in which couples choose not to live together full-time. Instead, they reunite on weekends or select days, often travelling from different cities or maintaining separate homes. The essence of a weekend marriage lies in the principle of physical distance paired with emotional closeness. Career obligations are often cited as the top reason behind this shift.
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10:50 pm Friday, 17 July 2026
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A weekend marriage is one in which couples choose not to live together full-time. Instead, they reunite on weekends or select days, often travelling from different cities or maintaining separate homes. The essence of a weekend marriage lies in the principle of physical distance paired with emotional closeness. Career obligations are often cited as the top reason behind this shift.
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