Zohran Mamdani's grandmother Praveen who inspired his viral rap song 'Nani' dies at 94
Filmmaker Mira Nair’s mother and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's grandmother, Praveen Nair, passed away on Saturday at the age of 94. She was the inspiration behind Zohran's viral rap song "Nani", which he released in 2019 as a tribute to her. Nair, who co-founded Salaam Baalak Trust to aid underprivileged street kids, was a renowned social worker and philanthropist.
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Filmmaker Mira Nair’s mother and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's grandmother, Praveen Nair, passed away on Saturday at the age of 94. She was the inspiration behind Zohran's viral rap song "Nani", which he released in 2019 as a tribute to her. Nair, who co-founded Salaam Baalak Trust to aid underprivileged street kids, was a renowned social worker and philanthropist.
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Govt plans to extend contract manufacturing tax breaks till 2041
The government has proposed extending tax exemptions until 2041 for foreign companies supplying machinery to local contract manufacturers, according to a draft bill seen by Reuters. The move marks a significant win for Apple, which had lobbied for the changes. In February, the government introduced the exemption for contract manufacturing in certain sectors until 2031.
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05:24 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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The government has proposed extending tax exemptions until 2041 for foreign companies supplying machinery to local contract manufacturers, according to a draft bill seen by Reuters. The move marks a significant win for Apple, which had lobbied for the changes. In February, the government introduced the exemption for contract manufacturing in certain sectors until 2031.
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TN farmers bury themselves in sand to demand release of Cauvery water
Tamil Nadu farmers staged a protest by burying themselves in sand to demand the immediate release of Cauvery water for irrigation of Kuruvai crop. The protesters condemned the Karnataka government for holding back Tamil Nadu's rightful share and treating it as a "drainage state" by releasing only excess water. They also reiterated their opposition to the proposed Mekedatu dam project.
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Tamil Nadu farmers staged a protest by burying themselves in sand to demand the immediate release of Cauvery water for irrigation of Kuruvai crop. The protesters condemned the Karnataka government for holding back Tamil Nadu's rightful share and treating it as a "drainage state" by releasing only excess water. They also reiterated their opposition to the proposed Mekedatu dam project.
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30 yrs of BJP stronghold taken down in 30 days: Prashant Kishor after Bankipur win
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor reacted after winning Bihar's Bankipur Assembly by-elections, a seat where no BJP candidate has ever lost. "The 30-year fort has collapsed in just 30 days...It has fallen because the people of Bihar now want governments to rise above four-five kilos of free ration and caste politics," he said after defeating BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha.
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Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor reacted after winning Bihar's Bankipur Assembly by-elections, a seat where no BJP candidate has ever lost. "The 30-year fort has collapsed in just 30 days...It has fallen because the people of Bihar now want governments to rise above four-five kilos of free ration and caste politics," he said after defeating BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha.
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Why is Saudi Arabia urging Trump to step back from Iran war?
The latest US-Israeli strikes on Iran has led to fresh challenges for Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's major economic plan, Vision 2030. Saudi is worried as any major attack on Iran could have serious consequences for the Gulf region. Middle East expert Dana Stroul said if Saudi enters another major conflict with Houthis, it could affect Vision 2030.
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05:36 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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The latest US-Israeli strikes on Iran has led to fresh challenges for Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's major economic plan, Vision 2030. Saudi is worried as any major attack on Iran could have serious consequences for the Gulf region. Middle East expert Dana Stroul said if Saudi enters another major conflict with Houthis, it could affect Vision 2030.
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Gold prices fall in India, silver rises
Gold prices fell by ₹900 to ₹1.47 lakh per 10 grams in Delhi on Monday, according to the All India Sarafa Association. A stronger Indian rupee and subdued movement in the international market drove the decline, a senior analyst said. Meanwhile, silver rose by ₹1,800 to ₹2,26,500 per kg from Friday's closing level of ₹2,24,700 per kg.
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06:13 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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Gold prices fell by ₹900 to ₹1.47 lakh per 10 grams in Delhi on Monday, according to the All India Sarafa Association. A stronger Indian rupee and subdued movement in the international market drove the decline, a senior analyst said. Meanwhile, silver rose by ₹1,800 to ₹2,26,500 per kg from Friday's closing level of ₹2,24,700 per kg.
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06:13 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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CJP responds after video shows Delhi Police warning its leaders of criminals at protest site
CJP has responded after a video showed Delhi Police officers warning CJP spokespersons of presence of criminal elements at Jantar Mantar protest. "CJP had several hundred volunteers on 20th July wearing...neon shirts. These same police officers who are now peddling propaganda videos were beating our volunteers to pulp. The police were beating up young girls," it said.
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06:08 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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CJP has responded after a video showed Delhi Police officers warning CJP spokespersons of presence of criminal elements at Jantar Mantar protest. "CJP had several hundred volunteers on 20th July wearing...neon shirts. These same police officers who are now peddling propaganda videos were beating our volunteers to pulp. The police were beating up young girls," it said.
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Congress wins Datia bypoll by 6,000+ votes after BJP drops Narottam Mishra
Congress' Ghanshyam Singh won the Datia Assembly bypoll, defeating BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari by over 6,000 votes. The July 30 bypoll came after the BJP denied a ticket to former MLA Narottam Mishra. Ghanshyam secured 42% votes (66,726), while Tiwari got 38% (60,701). Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram)'s Damodar Yadav 'Mandal' finished third with 22,215 votes.
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06:05 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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Congress' Ghanshyam Singh won the Datia Assembly bypoll, defeating BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari by over 6,000 votes. The July 30 bypoll came after the BJP denied a ticket to former MLA Narottam Mishra. Ghanshyam secured 42% votes (66,726), while Tiwari got 38% (60,701). Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram)'s Damodar Yadav 'Mandal' finished third with 22,215 votes.
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Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning issued for several states, list released
The IMD has issued rainfall warning for several states/UTs for Tuesday. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely over Assam, Meghalaya, WB, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal, J&K, Ladakh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Puducherry, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, UP and Uttarakhand.
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06:21 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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The IMD has issued rainfall warning for several states/UTs for Tuesday. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely over Assam, Meghalaya, WB, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal, J&K, Ladakh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Puducherry, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, UP and Uttarakhand.
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Sarvam AI to raise ₹700 crore from NVIDIA, others
Sarvam AI's board has approved raising $74 million (around ₹700 crore) from NVIDIA, Glade Brook Capital and other investors, according to regulatory filings. The funding is part of the Indian AI startup's Series B round, under which it previously raised $234 million. According to Entrackr, the latest investment will value Sarvam AI at around $1.51 billion on a post-money basis.
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06:42 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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Sarvam AI's board has approved raising $74 million (around ₹700 crore) from NVIDIA, Glade Brook Capital and other investors, according to regulatory filings. The funding is part of the Indian AI startup's Series B round, under which it previously raised $234 million. According to Entrackr, the latest investment will value Sarvam AI at around $1.51 billion on a post-money basis.
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Scientists discover how plants stop 'eating' when full
Researchers at New York University identified a protein called HHO5 that signals plants to stop absorbing nitrogen once their needs are met. The study, published in The Plant Cell, could help develop crops that require less fertiliser, reducing farming costs and pollution. The researchers identified gene regulators that are sensitive to different levels and types of nitrogen to uncover this.
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06:41 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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Researchers at New York University identified a protein called HHO5 that signals plants to stop absorbing nitrogen once their needs are met. The study, published in The Plant Cell, could help develop crops that require less fertiliser, reducing farming costs and pollution. The researchers identified gene regulators that are sensitive to different levels and types of nitrogen to uncover this.
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Who is Kanhaiya Wadhawan, 24-yr-old set to lead North Zone in Duleep Trophy?
Jammu and Kashmir wicketkeeper-batter Kanhaiya Wadhawan has been named North Zone captain for upcoming Duleep Trophy. The 24-year-old made his debut for J&K in Ranji Trophy 2018-19 match against Assam. Wadhawan has hit 883 runs in 16 first-class matches and was third-highest run-scorer for J&K in Ranji Trophy 2025-26. He made T20 debut in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2025.
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06:56 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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Jammu and Kashmir wicketkeeper-batter Kanhaiya Wadhawan has been named North Zone captain for upcoming Duleep Trophy. The 24-year-old made his debut for J&K in Ranji Trophy 2018-19 match against Assam. Wadhawan has hit 883 runs in 16 first-class matches and was third-highest run-scorer for J&K in Ranji Trophy 2025-26. He made T20 debut in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2025.
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When will people receive their income tax refund?
According to Income Tax Department's website, refund processing starts only after the return is e-verified by taxpayer. Usually, it takes 4-5 weeks for the refund to be credited. However, if refund is not received during this duration, the taxpayer must check for intimation regarding discrepancies in ITR or check email for any notification from the IT department regarding the refund.
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06:53 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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According to Income Tax Department's website, refund processing starts only after the return is e-verified by taxpayer. Usually, it takes 4-5 weeks for the refund to be credited. However, if refund is not received during this duration, the taxpayer must check for intimation regarding discrepancies in ITR or check email for any notification from the IT department regarding the refund.
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Startup Founder's shipment stuck at Customs cleared after his 'Building in India is pain in a**' post
In a post, a startup's Founder said, "We imported two Nvidia Jetsons. It's been held up at Customs for two weeks now. Reason? They want us to give them three certificates...The thing is, it doesn't apply to us." "Building in India is an absolute pain in the a**," he added. The consignment got cleared after his post.
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07:14 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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In a post, a startup's Founder said, "We imported two Nvidia Jetsons. It's been held up at Customs for two weeks now. Reason? They want us to give them three certificates...The thing is, it doesn't apply to us." "Building in India is an absolute pain in the a**," he added. The consignment got cleared after his post.
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Bengaluru records its second-driest July in 108 years
Bengaluru recorded its second-driest July in 108 years with just 23 mm of rainfall through the month, the lowest July total since 18.5 mm in 1918. The city had received surplus pre-monsoon showers, which have kept its overall annual rainfall within the normal range. Bengaluru typically receives between 80-100 mm of rainfall in July, as per IMD experts.
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07:33 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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Bengaluru recorded its second-driest July in 108 years with just 23 mm of rainfall through the month, the lowest July total since 18.5 mm in 1918. The city had received surplus pre-monsoon showers, which have kept its overall annual rainfall within the normal range. Bengaluru typically receives between 80-100 mm of rainfall in July, as per IMD experts.
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Devoleena Bhattacharjee breaks down, says her mother is stuck in Assam during floods
Actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee recently broke down in a video and spoke about how her mother and other family members were affected by floods in Assam. "My mother is still stuck in Nazira. By God's grace...our old house is in an area that hasn't been completely flooded," she said. However, Devoleena added her grandmother's and aunt's houses have been completely submerged.
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07:59 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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Actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee recently broke down in a video and spoke about how her mother and other family members were affected by floods in Assam. "My mother is still stuck in Nazira. By God's grace...our old house is in an area that hasn't been completely flooded," she said. However, Devoleena added her grandmother's and aunt's houses have been completely submerged.
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Uber embeds AI engineers in teams to redesign workflows
Uber is embedding autonomous AI software engineers directly into business, legal, HR and operational teams as part of its "Agentic Pod" strategy. Uber's CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga stated that AI engineers will observe employees performing daily tasks. The internal AI agents are expected to interact directly with systems to automate routine administrative operations and redesign internal processes.
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08:11 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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Uber is embedding autonomous AI software engineers directly into business, legal, HR and operational teams as part of its "Agentic Pod" strategy. Uber's CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga stated that AI engineers will observe employees performing daily tasks. The internal AI agents are expected to interact directly with systems to automate routine administrative operations and redesign internal processes.
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Mark Zuckerberg will have to apologise: Govt panel on PM Modi video row
The parliamentary panel on IT headed by Nishikant Dubey sought a public apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over temporary removal of PM Modi’s video from Facebook. "If Zuckerberg doesn't give it, then safe harbour protection under Section 79 should be withdrawn," Dubey said. The safe harbour clause shields online platforms and ISPs from liability for third-party content they host.
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08:29 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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The parliamentary panel on IT headed by Nishikant Dubey sought a public apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over temporary removal of PM Modi’s video from Facebook. "If Zuckerberg doesn't give it, then safe harbour protection under Section 79 should be withdrawn," Dubey said. The safe harbour clause shields online platforms and ISPs from liability for third-party content they host.
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Rashmika Mandanna breaks silence on hip injury, says 'A tendon on right hip has detached'
Rashmika Mandanna shared a health update days after reports of her hip injury during the shoot of 'Mysaa' emerged. "There are 4 tendons on each side of your hip that connects your hip to your leg and one of those tendons on my right hip apparently had detached," she revealed. "This happened during my dance shoot for 'Mysaa'," Rashmika added.
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08:43 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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Rashmika Mandanna shared a health update days after reports of her hip injury during the shoot of 'Mysaa' emerged. "There are 4 tendons on each side of your hip that connects your hip to your leg and one of those tendons on my right hip apparently had detached," she revealed. "This happened during my dance shoot for 'Mysaa'," Rashmika added.
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Jews seen spitting at Armenian monastery amid rise in anti-Christian incidents in Israel
Six Israeli Jews, mostly minors, were arrested for spitting and banging at the St James Monastery housing the headquarters of the Armenian Church in Jerusalem. When the accused saw an Armenian woman filming them, they allegedly threw stones at her and said, "Get back inside, you daughter of a w***e!" Anti-Christian incidents, including vandalism, are on the rise in Israel.
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08:57 pm Monday, 03 August 2026
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Six Israeli Jews, mostly minors, were arrested for spitting and banging at the St James Monastery housing the headquarters of the Armenian Church in Jerusalem. When the accused saw an Armenian woman filming them, they allegedly threw stones at her and said, "Get back inside, you daughter of a w***e!" Anti-Christian incidents, including vandalism, are on the rise in Israel.
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