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July 2, 2026 10:53 AM

“Multiple layers of defence against scams”: WhatsApp defends “usernames” feature as government issues notice

Hours after the government issued a notice to Meta-owned WhatsApp over the proposed rollout of the 'username feature', the messaging platform claimed it has built "multiple layers of defence against scams". The government has asked Meta not to roll ...

July 2, 2026 10:46 AM

Delhi witnesses light early morning rain, humidity remains high

Light rain accompanied by scattered thunderstorms lashed several parts of the national capital on Thursday morning, providing relief from the prevailing heat and humidity. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded temper...

July 2, 2026 10:43 AM

Young survivors of Venezuela quakes run shelters as search drags on

The command center hums with activity as radios crackle to life, medical staff stop in to say hello and supplies are arranged in orderly piles. Though this organization would not be out of place at a military barracks overseen by generals, the deplo...

July 2, 2026 10:37 AM

US declines to extend North American trade deal, starting clock to end it while seeking changes

The Trump administration on Wednesday declined to extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, starting a decade-long clock to wind down the trade deal as it seeks changes to try to reshore manufacturing jobs and reduce U.S. trade deficits with its North...

July 2, 2026 10:28 AM

England test captaincy would be a privilege: Harry Brook

Harry Brook said it would be an honour to captain England's test team if asked and believes he can handle the demands of leading his country across all three formats. Brook, England's current white-ball skipper, served as vice-captain under Ben Stok...

July 2, 2026 10:26 AM

Odisha Cabinet approves deep-sea fishing mission to boost blue economy

The Odisha Cabinet gave its nod to the implementation of the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission (2026–2036), a proposal put forward by the state Fisheries & Animal Resources Development (F&ARD) Department. According to an official statement, ...

July 2, 2026 10:26 AM

Women’s T20I World Cup: Sciver-Brunt to lead England in semis vs South Africa

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead the hosts in their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa at The Oval after recovering from a calf strain, the all-rounder said on Wednesday. The 33-year-old was initially expected to miss tw...

July 2, 2026 10:21 AM

DDMO alerts system activated as water level nears warning mark in Rudraprayag amid heavy rainfall

The Rudraprayag district administration has intensified monitoring of river water levels following continuous rainfall in the upper Himalayan region, with authorities activating disaster preparedness measures as the water level nears the warning mark...

July 2, 2026 10:08 AM

Sensex, Nifty trade higher as falling crude, strong auto sales lift sentiment

Indian equities traded higher in the morning session on Thursday, supported by easing crude oil prices, strong auto sales data and optimism over first-quarter earnings. Sensex surged as much as 0.38 per cent or about 300 points to hit an intraday hi...

July 2, 2026 10:11 AM

Gujarat tops national improvement ranking in TB control after sharp decline in cases and deaths

Gujarat has been ranked first in the country in the "States with Most Improvement" category for 2025 under the Centre's Tuberculosis (TB)-Free India Campaign after recording a significant decline in TB cases and deaths over recent years, state govern...