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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.
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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.
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Meta has agreed to report child sexual abuse and other child safety-related cases to appropriate law enforcement agencies, following government engagement with social media platforms over harmful content. The government said child safety is non-negotiable and issued a warning during the discussions.
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The National Company Law Tribunal has dismissed a plea filed by Jet Airways’ liquidator seeking a Rs 500 crore refund from Boeing. The airline is described as grounded, while the tribunal’s observation forming part of the decision is not fully detailed in the available report.
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The Indian Air Force has begun its first Dronathon-2026 at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer. The 3-day event is focused on supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat and strengthening the force’s operational capabilities in the unmanned systems domain.
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India used the BRICS summit in New Delhi to secure a unanimous joint declaration, condemnation of the Pahalgam terrorist attack and a meeting between Iran and the UAE. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also held 15 formal bilateral meetings as India sought to keep the grouping focused on Global South priorities amid wars and geopolitical disagreements.
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Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Saturday, bringing some relief from the heat as the weather department forecast continued showers through 16 September. The capital recorded a minimum temperature of 26.8°C, while the maximum is expected to remain around 31°C. Delhi’s air quality was in the satisfactory category.
