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WhatsApp submits reply on 'username' notice; govt examining response

The Centre is examining WhatsApp's response to its notice over the proposed username feature, which it fears could increase online fraud, phishing, impersonation and digital-arrest scams

Nasa's Anil Menon set to travel to International Space Station on July 14

He is scheduled to travel to space aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft along with cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina

CBI files first chargesheet against 4 in ₹3,526-crore RHFL bank fraud case

The CBI has filed chargesheet in alleged ₹3,526-cr bank fraud involving RHFL, accusing former executives of conspiring to divert borrowed funds & cause losses to a consortium of 10 public sector banks

100-metre stretch of Yamunotri NH in Uttarakhand damaged after landslide

A 100-metre stretch of Yamunotri National Highway near Syanachatti was damaged after a rain-triggered landslide, disrupting traffic and leaving over 100 pilgrims stranded until the route is restored

Over 10 million voters of Delhi receive SIR forms; 575,000 digitised

Enumeration forms have reached over 10 million electors under Delhi's SIR, while more than 575,000 completed forms have been digitised ahead of the October electoral roll publication

England crush India by nine wickets in 4th T20I to clinch five-match series

Harry Brooks (79 not out) and Phil Salt (59 not out) smashed blistering fifties as England overhauled the target in just 13.5 overs to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

ENG vs IND: Varun, Harshit ruled out of final two T20Is due to injuries

India suffered a double injury blow ahead of the final two T20Is against England with pacer Harshit Rana and mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy being ruled out due to hamstring injuries.

Adani to file affidavit in US court this week on indictment dismissal

A US judge has directed Gautam Adani to file an affidavit stating whether he knew of any promise or benefit linked to the Justice Department's bid to dismiss charges

Delhi govt renames Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation as IVPN

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the renamed body will pursue an integrated approach to heritage conservation, infrastructure upgrades, tourism, traffic and waste management in Old Delhi

AI has no capacity for originality, zero role in literature: Salman Rushdie

The Booker Prize-winning author said AI can process vast amounts of information but lacks the originality needed to create art, while also reflecting on adaptations of Midnight's Children

IRF urges Delhi govt to remove price cap for EV policy incentives

The road safety body said all electric vehicles contribute to reducing pollution and urged the Delhi government to extend tax incentives beyond the current ₹30 lakh ex-showroom price limit

WhatsApp's reply on 'username' feature due today: IT Secretary S Krishnan

The Centre had asked Meta not to roll out the feature in India until consultations are completed, citing concerns over online fraud, phishing and impersonation risks

Trump repeats India-Pak mediation claim, says 11 jets were downed last year

Trump did not specify whether the jets were lost by either of the two countries or whether he was referring to combined losses by both sides

Govt to decide next steps after Meta responds on CSEAM issue: IT secretary

The Centre said it will decide its next course of action after examining Meta's response to the notice over alleged child sexual exploitative and abuse material in paid Instagram advertisements

Wayanad landslide: Death toll climbs to 6 as another body recovered

Rescue teams recovered another body from the Anakkompoyil-Meppadi tunnel project site, while search operations continue for two people still missing

India questions US tariff proposal on forced labour at USTR hearing

Indian govt has said exemptions and preferential tariff treatment under the proposed framework undermine its objective of tackling forced labour and urged the issue be addressed through trade deals

Rupee slips 4 paise to 95.52 against US dollar during early trade

The Indian currency came under pressure as crude oil prices rose after fresh US-Iran tensions, although gains in domestic equities helped limit the losses

Govt waives basic customs duty on key electronics manufacturing components

Exemption on inputs used to make display assemblies, lithium-ion cells and inductor coil modules is to boost domestic manufacturing under PLI scheme and will remain in force till March 31, 2029

Honda to add 3,800 jobs in India by 2028 with 2-wheeler capacity expansion

The Japanese two-wheeler maker plans to expand annual production capacity to 8 million units by 2028 while strengthening India's role in its global manufacturing and export network

PM Modi invites Australian businesses to invest in India, pushes for CECA

Addressing the Australia-India CEOs Forum in Melbourne, PM Modi called for an early conclusion of the proposed Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement to deepen trade and investment ties