Platforms can't run in India as per US law: Govt to Meta amid PM Modi video row
Government officials told Meta that social media platforms cannot operate in India "as per US law", ANI reported. "Platforms have...responsibility towards society and the law," they said. Meta's global team will reportedly remain in India for a few more days to discuss compliance with local laws, amid a row over Facebook's temporary removal of PM Narendra Modi's selfie video.
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Government officials told Meta that social media platforms cannot operate in India "as per US law", ANI reported. "Platforms have...responsibility towards society and the law," they said. Meta's global team will reportedly remain in India for a few more days to discuss compliance with local laws, amid a row over Facebook's temporary removal of PM Narendra Modi's selfie video.
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Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon begins his 1st-ever spacewalk
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon began his first-ever spacewalk along with astronaut Jessica Meir on Thursday. The spacewalk will last for around seven hours and will involve the astronauts building a modification kit for the International Space Station. NASA revealed that roll-out solar arrays will be installed on the modification kits later this year to upgrade the station's power system.
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08:37 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon began his first-ever spacewalk along with astronaut Jessica Meir on Thursday. The spacewalk will last for around seven hours and will involve the astronauts building a modification kit for the International Space Station. NASA revealed that roll-out solar arrays will be installed on the modification kits later this year to upgrade the station's power system.
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Can a tax refund still be claimed after missing ITR filing deadline?
Taxpayers who missed the original July 31 income tax return (ITR) filing deadline can still file a belated return by December 31, 2026. If the return shows excess tax was paid, the Income Tax Department can process the refund after verifying the details given by the taxpayer. The key requirement is filing a valid ITR to claim the refund.
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11:31 am Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Taxpayers who missed the original July 31 income tax return (ITR) filing deadline can still file a belated return by December 31, 2026. If the return shows excess tax was paid, the Income Tax Department can process the refund after verifying the details given by the taxpayer. The key requirement is filing a valid ITR to claim the refund.
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'I'm your boss, that makes it simpler,' Tarun Tejpal told woman he raped
During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta cited an email sent by Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal to the colleague he raped in a hotel elevator in 2013, NDTV reported. "I did at one point say to your contention that I was your boss...'That makes it simpler'," he told her after the incident. Bombay High Court convicted Tejpal on Thursday.
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08:50 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta cited an email sent by Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal to the colleague he raped in a hotel elevator in 2013, NDTV reported. "I did at one point say to your contention that I was your boss...'That makes it simpler'," he told her after the incident. Bombay High Court convicted Tejpal on Thursday.
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UEFA maintains FIFA boycott despite backing for Gianni Infantino
UEFA said its boycott of FIFA tournaments remains in place as FIFA hasn't met its conditions yet. It had demanded that proposals to sell off major competitions be withdrawn and assurances be given that such proposals will never be made again. UEFA reiterated it has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino's presidency even as FIFA's leadership reaffirmed its support for Infantino.
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08:50 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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UEFA said its boycott of FIFA tournaments remains in place as FIFA hasn't met its conditions yet. It had demanded that proposals to sell off major competitions be withdrawn and assurances be given that such proposals will never be made again. UEFA reiterated it has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino's presidency even as FIFA's leadership reaffirmed its support for Infantino.
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3,500-km-long monsoon cloud band seen stretching from China to India
A satellite image from India's INSAT-3DS weather satellite has captured a vast cloud band stretching nearly 3,500 km from western China and the Tibetan Plateau across the Himalayas into northern and central India. The image shows a continuous ribbon of bright white clouds arching across Asia. Meteorologists said it reflected the combined upper-level outflow of active monsoon thunderstorms.
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09:08 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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A satellite image from India's INSAT-3DS weather satellite has captured a vast cloud band stretching nearly 3,500 km from western China and the Tibetan Plateau across the Himalayas into northern and central India. The image shows a continuous ribbon of bright white clouds arching across Asia. Meteorologists said it reflected the combined upper-level outflow of active monsoon thunderstorms.
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WB govt removes loudspeakers from 1,279 mosques, 199 temples
At least 1,279 mosques and 199 temples in West Bengal removed loudspeakers from their premises in the last two days after government orders, TOI reported. The police had reportedly issued a verbal order to religious institutions, which triggered objections from some mosque leaders. "They were told, 'We have said it, so it must be done'," ISF MLA Naushad Siddiqui said.
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09:03 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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At least 1,279 mosques and 199 temples in West Bengal removed loudspeakers from their premises in the last two days after government orders, TOI reported. The police had reportedly issued a verbal order to religious institutions, which triggered objections from some mosque leaders. "They were told, 'We have said it, so it must be done'," ISF MLA Naushad Siddiqui said.
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Rahul Gandhi breaks silence on student protests in Jharkhand
Congress' Rahul Gandhi spoke on the ongoing student protest in Jharkhand for the first time, saying that governments must listen to students and take steps to reform the education system. "Every government...whether it is Congress government, central government, or Jharkhand government, must listen to students," he said. Notably, Congress is part of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led state government.
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09:23 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Congress' Rahul Gandhi spoke on the ongoing student protest in Jharkhand for the first time, saying that governments must listen to students and take steps to reform the education system. "Every government...whether it is Congress government, central government, or Jharkhand government, must listen to students," he said. Notably, Congress is part of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led state government.
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Pakistan responds after Trump leaves Pak out of list of countries mediating between US & Iran
Pakistan has responded after US President Donald Trump left Pakistan out of list of countries mediating between US and Iran. Pakistan said that Trump was talking about Strait of Hormuz standoff, adding, "The question of mediation comes when you are addressing issues that require persistent deliberations over a period of time...Standoffs and acute crises need more of a facilitatory role."
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09:41 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Pakistan has responded after US President Donald Trump left Pakistan out of list of countries mediating between US and Iran. Pakistan said that Trump was talking about Strait of Hormuz standoff, adding, "The question of mediation comes when you are addressing issues that require persistent deliberations over a period of time...Standoffs and acute crises need more of a facilitatory role."
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Life may have emerged independently twice on Earth: Study
A study published in 'Science Advances' suggested free-living cells may have emerged independently in bacteria and archaea after they split from a common ancestor. The study, challenging single-origin theory, examined protein structures of core metabolic enzymes in genomes of bacteria and archaea. It found that both groups evolved distinct enzymes to perform same essential metabolic reactions.
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09:31 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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A study published in 'Science Advances' suggested free-living cells may have emerged independently in bacteria and archaea after they split from a common ancestor. The study, challenging single-origin theory, examined protein structures of core metabolic enzymes in genomes of bacteria and archaea. It found that both groups evolved distinct enzymes to perform same essential metabolic reactions.
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19-year-old Yan Diomandé becomes Real Madrid's most expensive signing in history
Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig on a seven-year contract until June 2033. According to reports, the deal is valued at €125 million (₹1,370 crore), with up to €15 million (around ₹165 crore) in add-ons. This makes Diomandé the most expensive signing in the club's history.
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09:59 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig on a seven-year contract until June 2033. According to reports, the deal is valued at €125 million (₹1,370 crore), with up to €15 million (around ₹165 crore) in add-ons. This makes Diomandé the most expensive signing in the club's history.
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Iran warns it will 'black out' entire Gulf if US hits power plants: Report
Iran warned Gulf nations it would "black out" the entire region if US attacked its power plants, AFP reported citing Gulf officials. "Iran threatened to black out the Gulf, country by country, if [US President] Trump attacked its power plants," one of the officials said. Trump earlier said US was planning "the biggest attack since World War II" against Iran.
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09:59 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Iran warned Gulf nations it would "black out" the entire region if US attacked its power plants, AFP reported citing Gulf officials. "Iran threatened to black out the Gulf, country by country, if [US President] Trump attacked its power plants," one of the officials said. Trump earlier said US was planning "the biggest attack since World War II" against Iran.
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6% budget allocation for education is fair & must be implemented: RSS chief
When asked about education budget in an interaction with Gen Z, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said demand for a 6% budget allocation for education is fair. "This demand is quite old...we are supporting it...this must be implemented," Bhagwat remarked. "It has never been said that only government should run education sector; we all must collaborate," he added.
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10:14 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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When asked about education budget in an interaction with Gen Z, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said demand for a 6% budget allocation for education is fair. "This demand is quite old...we are supporting it...this must be implemented," Bhagwat remarked. "It has never been said that only government should run education sector; we all must collaborate," he added.
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England cricketer John Turner retires aged 25
England and Hampshire fast bowler John Turner has retired from professional cricket at 25 due to persistent injuries. The South Africa-born pacer has not represented his county since last summer after suffering a stress fracture in his back. Turner played two ODIs and two T20Is for England at international level during their tour of West Indies in late 2024.
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10:13 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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England and Hampshire fast bowler John Turner has retired from professional cricket at 25 due to persistent injuries. The South Africa-born pacer has not represented his county since last summer after suffering a stress fracture in his back. Turner played two ODIs and two T20Is for England at international level during their tour of West Indies in late 2024.
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FIFA WC winner Rodri to pick Barcelona over Real Madrid: Reports
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has reportedly informed the club that he prefers a move to Barcelona over Real Madrid. According to reports, Manchester City are prepared to respect his decision and would consider accepting an offer between €60 million and €70 million for Spain's World Cup-winning captain. Neither Manchester City nor Barcelona has officially commented on the transfer speculation.
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10:24 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Manchester City midfielder Rodri has reportedly informed the club that he prefers a move to Barcelona over Real Madrid. According to reports, Manchester City are prepared to respect his decision and would consider accepting an offer between €60 million and €70 million for Spain's World Cup-winning captain. Neither Manchester City nor Barcelona has officially commented on the transfer speculation.
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No commitments on ethanol imports from US under trade talks: Govt
The government on Thursday said India has made no concessions or commitments on importing US ethanol for fuel blending under the India-US trade talks. It said claims of a policy change to allow large-scale ethanol imports from the US are misleading. India's ethanol blending programme will continue to be governed solely by domestic policy requirements, it added.
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10:23 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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The government on Thursday said India has made no concessions or commitments on importing US ethanol for fuel blending under the India-US trade talks. It said claims of a policy change to allow large-scale ethanol imports from the US are misleading. India's ethanol blending programme will continue to be governed solely by domestic policy requirements, it added.
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Maha resident doctors call off statewide strike after HC order
The Maharashtra State Association of Resident Doctors (Central MARD) on Thursday withdrew its statewide indefinite agitation following directives from Bombay High Court. The strike was launched to protest against a policy allowing homoeopathy practitioners to prescribe modern medicine after a bridge course. Resident doctors resumed routine medical services across all state government hospitals.
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10:41 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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The Maharashtra State Association of Resident Doctors (Central MARD) on Thursday withdrew its statewide indefinite agitation following directives from Bombay High Court. The strike was launched to protest against a policy allowing homoeopathy practitioners to prescribe modern medicine after a bridge course. Resident doctors resumed routine medical services across all state government hospitals.
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Gauff backs WTA gene-testing but says it created animosity towards trans community
World number four Coco Gauff backed Women's Tennis Association (WTA)'s one-time, mandatory genetic test for all players, noting it helps protect fairness in women's sports. She, however, highlighted that the decision has created "a lot of animosity towards the trans community". Gauff added people "who don't really care" are just using this as a reason to attack the trans community.
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10:37 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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World number four Coco Gauff backed Women's Tennis Association (WTA)'s one-time, mandatory genetic test for all players, noting it helps protect fairness in women's sports. She, however, highlighted that the decision has created "a lot of animosity towards the trans community". Gauff added people "who don't really care" are just using this as a reason to attack the trans community.
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Pakistan seals major roads, stops food & medicine supply in Balochistan's Nushki
Pakistan has sealed major roads leading to the city of Nushki in its Balochistan province, restricting civilian movement amid crackdown by its security forces, several reports said. Residents allege the area has been turned into an "open jail" with disrupted supply of food, medicines and other essential commodities. These measures come amid growing unrest in the province, which demands separation.
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10:34 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Pakistan has sealed major roads leading to the city of Nushki in its Balochistan province, restricting civilian movement amid crackdown by its security forces, several reports said. Residents allege the area has been turned into an "open jail" with disrupted supply of food, medicines and other essential commodities. These measures come amid growing unrest in the province, which demands separation.
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One bad headline can tarnish character: Preeti Simoes on being known as Kapil Sharma's ex
Producer Preeti Simoes, who was once in a long-term relationship with comedian Kapil Sharma, reflected on how women are often reduced to labels attached to famous men. "After we broke up...I became somebody's ex-girlfriend in every headline," she said. "One bad photograph or one quote taken out of context can tarnish your character forever," Preeti added.
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10:58 pm Thursday, 06 August 2026
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Producer Preeti Simoes, who was once in a long-term relationship with comedian Kapil Sharma, reflected on how women are often reduced to labels attached to famous men. "After we broke up...I became somebody's ex-girlfriend in every headline," she said. "One bad photograph or one quote taken out of context can tarnish your character forever," Preeti added.
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