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World
The United States has acknowledged placing offensive capabilities in Earth orbit for the first time, according to the US Air Force secretary. Officials say the systems are needed to counter hostile actions, while China has warned against an arms race in space. The weapon’s function and deployment date remain undisclosed.
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The gold hallmarking fee is set to increase from ₹45 to ₹75 per article from September 14, 2026, adding ₹30 to each article. The silver fee will remain ₹35 per article, while the minimum fee for a gold consignment will be ₹200.
Politics
Repolling has begun at 5 polling booths in Jaipur after technical issues were reported in electronic voting machines during counting for the Rajasthan Urban Local Body Elections 2026. The exercise includes booth number 111 in Ward No. 9, while wider reports put the statewide repolling figure at 10 booths.
Crime
2 youths were stabbed outside a liquor shop in Delhi’s Kanhaiya Nagar after an argument over a matchbox, according to ANI. one of them died and the other was injured. The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Keshav Puram Police Station.
World
Pakistan’s government is reportedly considering a “petroleum smart lockdown” amid rising crude oil prices, fuel shortages and pressure on foreign reserves. The proposal could limit public and private sector work to 4 days a week, expand holidays and reduce fuel use in offices, vehicles, markets and commercial venues.
India
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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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is directing users who need calling and SMS but no mobile data toward Voice & SMS-only recharge packs. The process involves checking a telecom provider’s app or website, searching for voice-only or without-data options, and selecting a pack that fits their needs.
Crime
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said Disha Salian’s father had approached the High Court, which ordered a CBI inquiry into her death. Speaking about the FIR and the names linked to the case, Athawale said he did not want to make accusations.
Business
The Finance Ministry has said the new UPI framework will not affect person-to-person payments. According to its statement, UPI will continue to be free for individuals, while 96% of merchant transactions will also remain free. Banks are expected to decide on charges for some higher-value merchant transactions.
Technology
Jio users will be able to claim 12 months of Canva Pro with the ₹399 recharge plan from 16 September. Selected ₹349 and higher plans with 2GB daily data will offer Canva Pro Lite for the same period, with activation available through the MyJio app.
World
A Wall Street Journal report says Iran received high-resolution satellite s of Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base before a July 2026 missile attack that killed 3 US soldiers. About 6 weeks later, China’s Yaogan-50 (02) reconnaissance satellite fragmented in orbit, but its cause remains unknown.
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Maansi Arora, an Indian woman working in South Korea, has drawn attention online after describing a company fitness challenge that asks employees to exercise for 2 months, share workout proof with a manager and qualify for gifts from luxury fashion brands.
