Ministry of External Affairs joins Snapchat amid Gen Z outreach
The Ministry of External Affairs in a post said, "We're now on Snapchat!" MEA has become one of the first Union ministries to establish a presence on the platform popular with Gen Z users. The ministry's entry onto the platform reflects the government's increasing focus on reaching younger citizens through social media platforms they use most.
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04:25 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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The Ministry of External Affairs in a post said, "We're now on Snapchat!" MEA has become one of the first Union ministries to establish a presence on the platform popular with Gen Z users. The ministry's entry onto the platform reflects the government's increasing focus on reaching younger citizens through social media platforms they use most.
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Footballer Owori, captain of one of Uganda's biggest clubs, beaten to death
Ugandan footballer David Owori, captain of one of the country's biggest clubs, SC Villa, has died after being assaulted in the capital, Kampala, police said. Owori, who was 28, was critically injured by unidentified assailants in a suburb on Tuesday and was found unconscious by passers-by, police added. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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04:44 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Ugandan footballer David Owori, captain of one of the country's biggest clubs, SC Villa, has died after being assaulted in the capital, Kampala, police said. Owori, who was 28, was critically injured by unidentified assailants in a suburb on Tuesday and was found unconscious by passers-by, police added. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Musk reposts video of SpaceX rocket crashing into Moon, later calls it fake
Elon Musk reposted a video on X claiming to show a SpaceX rocket crashing into the Moon and leaving a 100-foot crater. Minutes later, Musk clarified that the clip was fake and AI-generated. No authentic footage of the impact exists, as it was not visually observed and the crash has only been confirmed through tracking data.
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04:42 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Elon Musk reposted a video on X claiming to show a SpaceX rocket crashing into the Moon and leaving a 100-foot crater. Minutes later, Musk clarified that the clip was fake and AI-generated. No authentic footage of the impact exists, as it was not visually observed and the crash has only been confirmed through tracking data.
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Gurugram issues WFH advisory for offices for 2 days amid rain & traffic
Gurugram district administration has issued a work-from-home advisory for all corporate offices and private institutions from August 6-7 amid heavy rains. "Reduced movement of unnecessary vehicles will ensure smooth traffic...[and] operation of [essential services]," Police added. Severe waterlogging and traffic jams have affected major intersections, including the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway.
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04:37 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Gurugram district administration has issued a work-from-home advisory for all corporate offices and private institutions from August 6-7 amid heavy rains. "Reduced movement of unnecessary vehicles will ensure smooth traffic...[and] operation of [essential services]," Police added. Severe waterlogging and traffic jams have affected major intersections, including the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway.
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China turning Tibet into military buffer against India via twin strategy: Report
China is systematically erasing the Tibetan Buddhist identity while simultaneously building dual-use infrastructure that could boost People's Liberation Army's (PLA) operational capabilities along Line of Actual Control (LAC), News18 reported. The officials believe China is converting the Tibetan settlements into military-support zones that could be activated in any future crisis along the LAC.
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04:37 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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China is systematically erasing the Tibetan Buddhist identity while simultaneously building dual-use infrastructure that could boost People's Liberation Army's (PLA) operational capabilities along Line of Actual Control (LAC), News18 reported. The officials believe China is converting the Tibetan settlements into military-support zones that could be activated in any future crisis along the LAC.
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04:37 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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DeepSeek to plan major price increase for its AI services
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek announced plans for a significant price increase across its AI services in the near term. In a user notice, the Hangzhou-based company urged customers to plan usage accordingly, though it did not specify exact rates and dates. The decision comes shortly after DeepSeek launched its low-cost V4-Flash model, as surging demand strains compute infrastructure.
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04:59 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek announced plans for a significant price increase across its AI services in the near term. In a user notice, the Hangzhou-based company urged customers to plan usage accordingly, though it did not specify exact rates and dates. The decision comes shortly after DeepSeek launched its low-cost V4-Flash model, as surging demand strains compute infrastructure.
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Google shares fall 4% as chief scientist, 3 other top AI researchers depart
Shares of Google parent Alphabet fell 4% on Wednesday after the company announced a major shake-up in its AI leadership. Chief Scientist Jeff Dean has left the company, along with three other senior AI researchers, to launch a new AI startup called Discovery Loop. Demis Hassabis is stepping down as CEO of Google DeepMind to succeed Dean.
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04:53 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Shares of Google parent Alphabet fell 4% on Wednesday after the company announced a major shake-up in its AI leadership. Chief Scientist Jeff Dean has left the company, along with three other senior AI researchers, to launch a new AI startup called Discovery Loop. Demis Hassabis is stepping down as CEO of Google DeepMind to succeed Dean.
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We all went bankrupt, I had ₹1 crore debt: 'Golmaal' actor Susmita on doing 'C-grade' films
'Golmaal' actress Susmita Mukherjee said she took up sexist, C-grade films derogatory to women out of "helplessness" after she and her husband went bankrupt. "In 2002, my husband and I lost our media company...It was a ₹1 crore loan...Track Cinema and Anil Chaudhary Production...we all went bankrupt," she added. "That's why I had to do all that work," she said.
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04:52 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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'Golmaal' actress Susmita Mukherjee said she took up sexist, C-grade films derogatory to women out of "helplessness" after she and her husband went bankrupt. "In 2002, my husband and I lost our media company...It was a ₹1 crore loan...Track Cinema and Anil Chaudhary Production...we all went bankrupt," she added. "That's why I had to do all that work," she said.
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Maharashtra FDA Chief explains how adulterated milk racket runs in the state
Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe explained that one group supplied skim milk powder, while the other supplied the chemicals and emulsifiers. The cost of production of synthetic cow milk comes around ₹15, while the production cost for standard buffalo milk is ₹30. These people then mix chemical milk with the standard milk and sell it for around ₹40 to ₹50.
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04:50 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe explained that one group supplied skim milk powder, while the other supplied the chemicals and emulsifiers. The cost of production of synthetic cow milk comes around ₹15, while the production cost for standard buffalo milk is ₹30. These people then mix chemical milk with the standard milk and sell it for around ₹40 to ₹50.
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Brij Bhushan welcomed with 'Sher Aaya' slogans after acquittal in sexual harassment case
Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh received a grand welcome from supporters on his return to his home district, Gonda. This was his first visit there after being acquitted in the sexual harassment case filed by wrestlers. Flower petals were showered on Singh's convoy, and his supporters raised "Sher Aaya" slogans.
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05:07 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh received a grand welcome from supporters on his return to his home district, Gonda. This was his first visit there after being acquitted in the sexual harassment case filed by wrestlers. Flower petals were showered on Singh's convoy, and his supporters raised "Sher Aaya" slogans.
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Which states/UTs issued the highest and lowest number of e-challans for traffic violations?
Between 2021 and 2026 (till July 30), Uttar Pradesh issued 7.8 crore e-challans, followed by Tamil Nadu (6.3 crore) and Delhi (4.7 crore). Kerala stands fourth on the list with 4.5 crore, while Gujarat, fifth, issued 1.9 crore e-challans. Ladakh issued only 598 challans since 2021. Nagaland (1,866), Arunachal Pradesh (2,120), Sikkim (5,533), and Mizoram (43,316) also recorded low numbers.
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Between 2021 and 2026 (till July 30), Uttar Pradesh issued 7.8 crore e-challans, followed by Tamil Nadu (6.3 crore) and Delhi (4.7 crore). Kerala stands fourth on the list with 4.5 crore, while Gujarat, fifth, issued 1.9 crore e-challans. Ladakh issued only 598 challans since 2021. Nagaland (1,866), Arunachal Pradesh (2,120), Sikkim (5,533), and Mizoram (43,316) also recorded low numbers.
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Ex-Syndicate Bank chief shares Tata offer letter from 1977, reveals salary
Retired banker Ajay Nanavati shared his 1977 Tata appointment letter on LinkedIn, revealing a starting salary of ₹960 per month after returning from the US with a chemical engineering degree. Despite better-paying offers, he chose Tata for the opportunity to work at Bombay House. Nanavati called it "probably the smartest career decision" he ever made.
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05:26 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Retired banker Ajay Nanavati shared his 1977 Tata appointment letter on LinkedIn, revealing a starting salary of ₹960 per month after returning from the US with a chemical engineering degree. Despite better-paying offers, he chose Tata for the opportunity to work at Bombay House. Nanavati called it "probably the smartest career decision" he ever made.
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Judicial officers aren't govt servants; can retire at different age: SC
Supreme Court observed that judicial officers are not government servants and constitute a "distinct" and separate class, while considering proposal to increase retirement age of district judges from 60 to 62 years. Court said retaining experienced judges lowers financial burden, rejecting arguments of states on judges' parity with executive staff. States were asked to revisit proposal in 2 weeks.
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05:39 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Supreme Court observed that judicial officers are not government servants and constitute a "distinct" and separate class, while considering proposal to increase retirement age of district judges from 60 to 62 years. Court said retaining experienced judges lowers financial burden, rejecting arguments of states on judges' parity with executive staff. States were asked to revisit proposal in 2 weeks.
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1st image shows Moon before-and-after SpaceX rocket crash
A composite of satellite images showed the Moon before (left) and after (right) a discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage crashed into it. The four-tonne rocket part struck the Moon near Einstein Crater at around 8,700 kmph, likely creating a new crater. The impact also kicked up a plume of lunar dust briefly illuminated by sunlight.
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A composite of satellite images showed the Moon before (left) and after (right) a discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage crashed into it. The four-tonne rocket part struck the Moon near Einstein Crater at around 8,700 kmph, likely creating a new crater. The impact also kicked up a plume of lunar dust briefly illuminated by sunlight.
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Man begins hunger strike outside Dipke's house, alleges nepotism in CJP
Two men claiming to be part of CJP-led protests at Jantar Mantar are protesting outside founder Abhijeet Dipke's home in Maharashtra, alleging favouritism and nepotism. "Tried to meet CJP team...nobody met me...Cousins and friends are sitting together...they cannot decide the way ahead," they said. "We don't want another [Arvind] Kejriwal," one of them said and sat on a hunger strike.
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05:34 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Two men claiming to be part of CJP-led protests at Jantar Mantar are protesting outside founder Abhijeet Dipke's home in Maharashtra, alleging favouritism and nepotism. "Tried to meet CJP team...nobody met me...Cousins and friends are sitting together...they cannot decide the way ahead," they said. "We don't want another [Arvind] Kejriwal," one of them said and sat on a hunger strike.
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Jio, Airtel may introduce separate pricing for 4G, 5G plans under TRAI's draft rules
Telecom regulator TRAI has proposed new rules to support 5G network slicing, a technology that creates separate virtual networks for different services. The draft rules would also allow telecom operators such as Jio and Airtel to introduce separate pricing for 4G, 5G and other services. However, companies must ensure that network slicing does not affect overall service quality.
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05:32 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Telecom regulator TRAI has proposed new rules to support 5G network slicing, a technology that creates separate virtual networks for different services. The draft rules would also allow telecom operators such as Jio and Airtel to introduce separate pricing for 4G, 5G and other services. However, companies must ensure that network slicing does not affect overall service quality.
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'I want JD Vance to win 2028 Presidential election,' Trump told donors: Report
US President Donald Trump told donors that he wants Vice President JD Vance to win the 2028 Presidential election, Washington Post reported. Trump has in the past publicly encouraged competition between Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the post of US President. Six Trump allies and advisers said they are not convinced Trump has settled on Vance.
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05:59 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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US President Donald Trump told donors that he wants Vice President JD Vance to win the 2028 Presidential election, Washington Post reported. Trump has in the past publicly encouraged competition between Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the post of US President. Six Trump allies and advisers said they are not convinced Trump has settled on Vance.
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Govt reveals money spent on former PM Manmohan Singh's foreign visits
In a reply to a parliamentary query, the government released the country-wise expenditure on PM Narendra Modi's foreign visits since 2021. It also shared reference figures for some foreign trips made during former PM Manmohan Singh's tenure, including ₹10.74 crore for the US (2011), ₹9.96 crore for Russia (2013), ₹8.33 crore for France (2011) and ₹6.02 crore for Germany (2013).
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06:03 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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In a reply to a parliamentary query, the government released the country-wise expenditure on PM Narendra Modi's foreign visits since 2021. It also shared reference figures for some foreign trips made during former PM Manmohan Singh's tenure, including ₹10.74 crore for the US (2011), ₹9.96 crore for Russia (2013), ₹8.33 crore for France (2011) and ₹6.02 crore for Germany (2013).
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J'khand CID arrests alleged mastermind in JPSC-JSSC paper leaks, busts ₹40 cr racket
Jharkhand CID has arrested state government staffer Abhay Tiwari, the alleged mastermind of Jharkhand paper leaks. He allegedly ran a racket worth ₹40 crore that leaked and manipulated recruitment examinations conducted by JPSC and JSSC. Further, Tiwari himself has cleared 12 competitive exams in 13 years. This comes as students continue to protest in Ranchi demanding action against paper leaks.
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06:29 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Jharkhand CID has arrested state government staffer Abhay Tiwari, the alleged mastermind of Jharkhand paper leaks. He allegedly ran a racket worth ₹40 crore that leaked and manipulated recruitment examinations conducted by JPSC and JSSC. Further, Tiwari himself has cleared 12 competitive exams in 13 years. This comes as students continue to protest in Ranchi demanding action against paper leaks.
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Why have TRAI's draft 5G slicing rules sparked net neutrality debate?
TRAI has proposed new rules to enable 5G network slicing, allowing telecom firms to offer differentiated services with separate pricing. While the draft mandates safeguards to ensure network slices do not affect overall service quality, critics say it could create internet "fast lanes" for premium users. India's net neutrality rules require telecom operators to treat all internet traffic equally.
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06:20 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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TRAI has proposed new rules to enable 5G network slicing, allowing telecom firms to offer differentiated services with separate pricing. While the draft mandates safeguards to ensure network slices do not affect overall service quality, critics say it could create internet "fast lanes" for premium users. India's net neutrality rules require telecom operators to treat all internet traffic equally.
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