Actor Uttam Kumar's statue unveiled by WB CM Suvendu draws criticism
A statue of Uttam Kumar unveiled by West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari is being criticised for not resembling the late actor. An artist said that unrealistic deadlines, political pressure, family interference and the absence of expert guidance have the impacted quality of art. Earlier, a statue of Lionel Messi, which was installed by ex-CM Mamata Banerjee's government, drew similar criticism.
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A statue of Uttam Kumar unveiled by West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari is being criticised for not resembling the late actor. An artist said that unrealistic deadlines, political pressure, family interference and the absence of expert guidance have the impacted quality of art. Earlier, a statue of Lionel Messi, which was installed by ex-CM Mamata Banerjee's government, drew similar criticism.
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LemonLime Co-Founder offers job interviews to those who get their tattoo, criticised
AI startup LemonLime Co-Founder Jordan Zietz is facing backlash over his post, which has been deleted, about offering job interviews to people who get LemonLime tattoos at a Y Combinator afterparty. "Seven people left our...afterparty with permanent tattoos," he said. "This might not be illegal, but it...should be," one X user said, while another said, "This is really not funny."
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09:29 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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AI startup LemonLime Co-Founder Jordan Zietz is facing backlash over his post, which has been deleted, about offering job interviews to people who get LemonLime tattoos at a Y Combinator afterparty. "Seven people left our...afterparty with permanent tattoos," he said. "This might not be illegal, but it...should be," one X user said, while another said, "This is really not funny."
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India to face Brazil in historic football match in Kolkata on October 3
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday announced that Brazil’s senior men’s national team will face India in an international friendly match in Kolkata on October 3, 2026. The match will be played at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Ranked fifth in the world, Brazil will be the highest-ranked opposition India have faced since FIFA introduced its rankings in 1992.
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09:42 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday announced that Brazil’s senior men’s national team will face India in an international friendly match in Kolkata on October 3, 2026. The match will be played at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Ranked fifth in the world, Brazil will be the highest-ranked opposition India have faced since FIFA introduced its rankings in 1992.
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3 women shave head after fraudsters promise ₹15,000 government incentive in Tamil Nadu
Three women in Tamil Nadu's Salem district became victims of a scam after fraudsters posing as a government official convinced them to shave their heads by promising a ₹15,000 government incentive. The fraudsters claimed that a new infectious disease, similar to COVID-19, was spreading through human hair. School and college-going girls were promised ₹45,000 and a laptop.
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09:33 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Three women in Tamil Nadu's Salem district became victims of a scam after fraudsters posing as a government official convinced them to shave their heads by promising a ₹15,000 government incentive. The fraudsters claimed that a new infectious disease, similar to COVID-19, was spreading through human hair. School and college-going girls were promised ₹45,000 and a laptop.
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UEFA nations to boycott all FIFA competitions to protest World Cup private equity plan
UEFA's 55 member associations have unanimously agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if FIFA President Gianni Infantino proceeds with plans to sell a minority stake in a new company holding commercial rights to tournaments, including World Cup. FIFA aims to raise $4.2 billion by selling over 20% of the $20-billion venture to private investors. UEFA demanded the proposal be withdrawn entirely.
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09:57 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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UEFA's 55 member associations have unanimously agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if FIFA President Gianni Infantino proceeds with plans to sell a minority stake in a new company holding commercial rights to tournaments, including World Cup. FIFA aims to raise $4.2 billion by selling over 20% of the $20-billion venture to private investors. UEFA demanded the proposal be withdrawn entirely.
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Anti-paper leak bill cleared from Parliament
After the Lok Sabha, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, has now cleared from the Rajya Sabha. The bill proposes harsher punishments like up to 10 years of jail and up to ₹10 crore penalty against those involved in paper leaks. The bill now requires President Droupadi Murmu's assent to become an Act.
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09:55 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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After the Lok Sabha, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, has now cleared from the Rajya Sabha. The bill proposes harsher punishments like up to 10 years of jail and up to ₹10 crore penalty against those involved in paper leaks. The bill now requires President Droupadi Murmu's assent to become an Act.
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Govt summons Meta again over removal of PM's Facebook post
The Centre has summoned senior Meta executives for a second time after PM Narendra Modi's Facebook post was briefly restricted on the platform. The government has sought policy-level and technical explanations for the incident. The move comes days after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology summoned Meta over the removal of PM's July 23 post on exam paper leaks.
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09:50 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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The Centre has summoned senior Meta executives for a second time after PM Narendra Modi's Facebook post was briefly restricted on the platform. The government has sought policy-level and technical explanations for the incident. The move comes days after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology summoned Meta over the removal of PM's July 23 post on exam paper leaks.
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Sonam Wangchuk's wife explains why knowing Sanskrit is cool, cites Pythagoras theorem
Educationist Gitanjali Angmo, wife of Sonam Wangchuk, shared a post explaining why knowing Sanskrit is cool. Citing the example of Pythagoras theorem, Gitanjali highlighted that the geometric principle existed centuries earlier in Chapter 1, Shloka 12 of the Baudhayana Sulba Sutra. She added that awareness of such achievements helps innovation and entrepreneurship, adding, "And that is cool."
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10:01 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Educationist Gitanjali Angmo, wife of Sonam Wangchuk, shared a post explaining why knowing Sanskrit is cool. Citing the example of Pythagoras theorem, Gitanjali highlighted that the geometric principle existed centuries earlier in Chapter 1, Shloka 12 of the Baudhayana Sulba Sutra. She added that awareness of such achievements helps innovation and entrepreneurship, adding, "And that is cool."
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US pauses $100,000 H-1B visa fee collection after court verdict
In a relief to Indian visa holders, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services will pause the collection of $100,000 fees for H-1B petitions after the US First Circuit Court verdict on July 24. The agency said that while the Department of Homeland Security disagreed with the court's order, it will comply with it even as it considers next steps.
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10:29 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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In a relief to Indian visa holders, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services will pause the collection of $100,000 fees for H-1B petitions after the US First Circuit Court verdict on July 24. The agency said that while the Department of Homeland Security disagreed with the court's order, it will comply with it even as it considers next steps.
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Gold, silver prices rebound in Indian market
Gold and silver prices jumped in the Indian market on Thursday after falling for two consecutive days. While the cost of the yellow metal rose to ₹1,43,384/10 gm, the price of silver surged to ₹2,18,665/kg. "Gold advanced...amid a pullback in the US dollar following the Federal Reserve's latest policy announcement, increasing demand for the precious metal," an analyst said.
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10:24 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Gold and silver prices jumped in the Indian market on Thursday after falling for two consecutive days. While the cost of the yellow metal rose to ₹1,43,384/10 gm, the price of silver surged to ₹2,18,665/kg. "Gold advanced...amid a pullback in the US dollar following the Federal Reserve's latest policy announcement, increasing demand for the precious metal," an analyst said.
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10:24 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Which income tax notices are taxpayers likely to receive after filing their ITRs?
Despite filing ITRs, taxpayers may receive notices like a Section 143(1) notice, which informs whether ITR has been accepted, a refund is due or additional tax is payable. A Section 139(9) notice is issued for a defective ITR and a Section 142(1) notice is issued for seeking additional information. A Section 143(2) notice indicates ITR is being scrutinised in detail.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
10:32 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Despite filing ITRs, taxpayers may receive notices like a Section 143(1) notice, which informs whether ITR has been accepted, a refund is due or additional tax is payable. A Section 139(9) notice is issued for a defective ITR and a Section 142(1) notice is issued for seeking additional information. A Section 143(2) notice indicates ITR is being scrutinised in detail.
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PM Modi posts another selfie video as he praises anti-paper leak bill
After the Parliament passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, PM Narendra Modi posted a selfie video. He underlined that this bill will not spare any paper leak mafia. "We will not let such situations [of paper leaks] happen for long," he added. Earlier too, PM Modi released selfie videos to connect with the youth.
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11:03 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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After the Parliament passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, PM Narendra Modi posted a selfie video. He underlined that this bill will not spare any paper leak mafia. "We will not let such situations [of paper leaks] happen for long," he added. Earlier too, PM Modi released selfie videos to connect with the youth.
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Lovepreet Singh lifts a total of 388 kg to win silver medal at CWG 2026, misses gold by 1 kg
Weightlifter Lovepreet Singh bagged silver medal at Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 after lifting a total of 388 kg in the men's +110kg category. The 28-year-old lifted 176 kg in snatch, setting a Commonwealth Games record, and 212 kg in clean and jerk. It is India's eighth weightlifting medal at CWG 2026.
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08:27 am Friday, 31 July 2026
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Weightlifter Lovepreet Singh bagged silver medal at Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 after lifting a total of 388 kg in the men's +110kg category. The 28-year-old lifted 176 kg in snatch, setting a Commonwealth Games record, and 212 kg in clean and jerk. It is India's eighth weightlifting medal at CWG 2026.
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Microsoft sees biggest one-day jump in market value in stock market history
Microsoft added $450 billion (₹42.93 lakh crore) to its investors' wealth, marking the biggest single-day market value jump in stock market history, after it forecast better-than-expected cloud growth and signalled continued cash inflow. Its shares closed 15% higher, lifting its m-cap to $3.35 trillion. Microsoft surpassed Nvidia's previous one-day gain record of $441 billion, set on April 9.
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Microsoft added $450 billion (₹42.93 lakh crore) to its investors' wealth, marking the biggest single-day market value jump in stock market history, after it forecast better-than-expected cloud growth and signalled continued cash inflow. Its shares closed 15% higher, lifting its m-cap to $3.35 trillion. Microsoft surpassed Nvidia's previous one-day gain record of $441 billion, set on April 9.
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Shehzad Poonawalla resigns from BJP
Shehzad Poonawalla, a long-time national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party, has reportedly resigned from the party. Poonawalla tendered his resignation to the top brass of the BJP and cited personal reasons behind the decision, reports said. His X bio no longer mentions the BJP. However, he continues to describe himself as a "lifelong follower" of PM Narendra Modi.
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11:15 am Friday, 31 July 2026
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Shehzad Poonawalla, a long-time national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party, has reportedly resigned from the party. Poonawalla tendered his resignation to the top brass of the BJP and cited personal reasons behind the decision, reports said. His X bio no longer mentions the BJP. However, he continues to describe himself as a "lifelong follower" of PM Narendra Modi.
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Bill to tighten rules for birth, death registration passed in Lok Sabha
The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed in Lok Sabha on Friday. It mandates that births or deaths reported over two years after occurrence be registered only on an order from a judicial magistrate of the first class. Delays of one to two years will require approval from a district magistrate, sub-divisional magistrate or executive magistrate.
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The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed in Lok Sabha on Friday. It mandates that births or deaths reported over two years after occurrence be registered only on an order from a judicial magistrate of the first class. Delays of one to two years will require approval from a district magistrate, sub-divisional magistrate or executive magistrate.
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People to now earn higher interest if they deposit large amounts in banks
The RBI has now allowed all banks to offer different interest rates to customers based on the size of bulk bank deposits, with larger deposits getting higher interest rates. The banks will have to disclose differential interest rates every day by 10:00 am, with a 10-minute grace period. The differential interest rates will be uniform for all customers and branches.
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The RBI has now allowed all banks to offer different interest rates to customers based on the size of bulk bank deposits, with larger deposits getting higher interest rates. The banks will have to disclose differential interest rates every day by 10:00 am, with a 10-minute grace period. The differential interest rates will be uniform for all customers and branches.
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Ankush Panghal enters final at CWG 2026, assures India silver medal
Indian boxer Ankush Panghal entered the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 men's 80kg final after beating Canada's Joshua Ofori 5-0 by unanimous decision. The win guaranteed India at least a silver medal. Panghal became the second Indian boxer to reach the final at the ongoing CWG after Preeti Pawar, who qualified for the women's 54kg title clash.
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05:14 pm Friday, 31 July 2026
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Indian boxer Ankush Panghal entered the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 men's 80kg final after beating Canada's Joshua Ofori 5-0 by unanimous decision. The win guaranteed India at least a silver medal. Panghal became the second Indian boxer to reach the final at the ongoing CWG after Preeti Pawar, who qualified for the women's 54kg title clash.
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How did gold and silver prices perform in July?
Gold and silver prices swung by nearly ₹15,000 in July as they closed 2-3% lower amid rising uncertainty due to US-Iran war. Gold fell by ₹2,772 and swung by ₹3,951 to close at ₹1,42,860/10 grams on July 31, while silver fell by ₹7,135 and swung by ₹14,863 to close at ₹2,18,295/kg. Both commodities hit their month-high prices on July 6.
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Gold and silver prices swung by nearly ₹15,000 in July as they closed 2-3% lower amid rising uncertainty due to US-Iran war. Gold fell by ₹2,772 and swung by ₹3,951 to close at ₹1,42,860/10 grams on July 31, while silver fell by ₹7,135 and swung by ₹14,863 to close at ₹2,18,295/kg. Both commodities hit their month-high prices on July 6.
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22-year-old Jadumani Singh becomes 5th Indian boxer to reach final at CWG 2026
Boxer Jadumani Singh became the fifth Indian pugilist to reach a final at CWG 2026 after defeating Namibia’s Philip Haoseb in the men’s 55kg semi-final. The 22-year-old, who had assured himself of a medal by reaching last four, will now fight for gold on Saturday. Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal, Jaismine Lamboria and Arundhati Choudhary earlier qualified for their respective finals.
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08:29 pm Friday, 31 July 2026
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Boxer Jadumani Singh became the fifth Indian pugilist to reach a final at CWG 2026 after defeating Namibia’s Philip Haoseb in the men’s 55kg semi-final. The 22-year-old, who had assured himself of a medal by reaching last four, will now fight for gold on Saturday. Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal, Jaismine Lamboria and Arundhati Choudhary earlier qualified for their respective finals.
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