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Police in Noida are investigating after 2 separate videos circulated online, reportedly showing a Thar being driven towards a woman and young men. The footage has drawn attention to an alleged road-rage incident, but details about the people involved, the location and any injuries have not been released.
India
A video aired by Russia’s Rossiya one presents additional footage of an exchange between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit, suggesting that a translation earpiece issue—not a health emergency—was behind Modi’s question.
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Hong Kong plans an AI City Brain to analyse departmental data, improve responses to severe weather and major events, and warn residents about traffic jams and long queues. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu says the platform will not use personal data, addressing concerns raised about privacy and surveillance.
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Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has agreed to reconsider his decision not to seek reappointment, following a request from the board. The board also voted by a majority to reappoint him for a further 5-year term after his current tenure ends, subject to applicable requirements.
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India has said it remains committed to securing energy for its 1.4 billion people after the US Congress passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries continuing to buy Russian oil and gas.
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India’s Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed social-media claims that several leaders became ill after attending the BRICS summit in Delhi. The claims involved Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, while separate statements and allegations about their health circulated online without confirmation from Indian authorities.
India
Satish Salian has sought an apology, retraction and ₹500 crore in damages from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh over statements concerning his pursuit of justice for his deceased daughter, Disha Salian.
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In Gajothe village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda, 78-year-old Abdul Lateef Shiekh and his son, Qasim Ali, continue a traditional wild-beekeeping practice. The father and son tend to wild honeybees, collect natural honey and sell it as a source of livelihood.
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A fire broke out at Katla Market near Badi Chaupar in Jaipur, Rajasthan, engulfing several shops. Several fire brigade vehicles reached the area, while efforts to control the flames continued. Further details about the incident were awaited.
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US President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for its efforts to curb illegal opium cultivation and strengthen supply-chain reliability. India will nevertheless remain on the United States’ 2027 list of major drug-producing or transit countries, alongside 20 other nations.
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The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights issued Meta a notice on 3rd July 2026 over advertisements involving child sexual exploitative and abuse material, according to government sources. Meta submitted its response a week later, while later reports said the company agreed to report child safety cases to Indian authorities.
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Speaking at the DRDO–Industry Synergy Meet, ‘VIMARSH 2026’, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said drones are being used more widely in surveillance, logistics and combat. He highlighted the expanding role of startups and also pointed to Artificial Intelligence as an additional area of opportunity.
