NEW India Today Thu 02 Jul 2026 07:45:49 AM

WhatsApp is bringing usernames, what does it mean for privacy and cybersecurity?

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WhatsApp has announced that it is bringing usernames to the app. After years of using phone numbers as the sole way to connect accounts, WhatsApp is bringing usernames. You can now have your own username on the app that will allow others to connect to you. But why did WhatsApp bring this feature years after Telegram introduced and mastered it? The answer may lie in how widely WhatsApp is used in India, and how important our phone numbers really are.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Internal Security
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WhatsApp is bringing usernames, what does it mean for privacy and cybersecurity?

WhatsApp is bringing usernames, what does it mean for privacy and cybersecurity?

WhatsApp is bringing usernames, what does it mean for privacy and cybersecurity?

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NEW The Hindu Thu 02 Jul 2026 06:37:06 AM

VB-GRAM G workers to get a minimum of ₹300 per day as wage rates notified by Centre

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The Union government has fixed a floor wage of ₹300 per day under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-GRAM G) Act, 2025, which came into effect on Tuesday, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005. Highest wage rate of ₹409/day in Haryana; 21 States/UTs with lower wage rates under MGNREGA see significant hikes to meet new VB-GRAM G floor rate; southern States with higher wages see minimal hikes
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Economy
Focus Area Guaranteed employment
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VB-GRAM G workers to get a minimum of ₹300 per day as wage rates notified by Centre

VB-GRAM G workers to get a minimum of ₹300 per day as wage rates notified by Centre

VB-GRAM G workers to get a minimum of ₹300 per day as wage rates notified by Centre

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NEW Hindustan Times Wed 01 Jul 2026 08:49:20 PM

India condemns demolition of 125-yr-old gurdwara in Pakistan’s Punjab province

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External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal pointed to “deeply distressing” reports about the demolition of the historic Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Farooqabad and said, “We strongly condemn this highly deplorable and targeted act of vandalism against a revered Sikh shrine. Its destruction, along with reports of no meaningful action being taken by local authorities or the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), is a matter of grave concern.”
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area CAA NRC
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India condemns demolition of 125-yr-old gurdwara in Pakistan’s Punjab province

India condemns demolition of 125-yr-old gurdwara in Pakistan’s Punjab province

India condemns demolition of 125-yr-old gurdwara in Pakistan’s Punjab province

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NEW Prabhat Khabar Wed 01 Jul 2026 10:08:54 AM

बिना कोचिंग, सिर्फ इंटरनेट से की UPSC की तैयारी, चौथे प्रयास में हासिल की AIR 346

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सौम्या जैन ने UPSC सिविल सेवा परीक्षा में ऑल इंडिया रैंक 346 हासिल कर सफलता प्राप्त की है। वह मध्य प्रदेश के दमोह जिले से हैं और उनका सफर आत्म-अध्ययन, ऑनलाइन संसाधनों और लगातार सुधार पर आधारित रहा। उन्होंने कई प्रयासों में असफलता के बाद भी हार नहीं मानी और रणनीति में बदलाव कर सफलता हासिल की। उनकी कहानी मेहनत, धैर्य और आत्मविश्वास का उदाहरण है, जो दिखाती है कि सही दिशा में निरंतर प्रयास से UPSC जैसी कठिन परीक्षा भी पास की जा सकती है।
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बिना कोचिंग, सिर्फ इंटरनेट से की UPSC की तैयारी, चौथे प्रयास में हासिल की AIR 346

बिना कोचिंग, सिर्फ इंटरनेट से की UPSC की तैयारी, चौथे प्रयास में हासिल की AIR 346

बिना कोचिंग, सिर्फ इंटरनेट से की UPSC की तैयारी, चौथे प्रयास में हासिल की AIR 346

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NEW News 18 Tue 30 Jun 2026 10:37:23 PM

Two Bangladeshi Nationals Detained At Guwahati Airport With Fake Aadhaar Cards

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Two Bangladeshi nationals were detained at the new terminal of Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport after security personnel allegedly found forged Indian identity documents in their possession, officials said. The suspects, identified as Rana Molla and Mafuja Akhtar Lima, were intercepted by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) moments before they were due to board an Akasa Air flight to Mumbai.
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Two Bangladeshi Nationals Detained At Guwahati Airport With Fake Aadhaar Cards

Two Bangladeshi Nationals Detained At Guwahati Airport With Fake Aadhaar Cards

Two Bangladeshi Nationals Detained At Guwahati Airport With Fake Aadhaar Cards

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NEW India Today Tue 30 Jun 2026 10:28:54 PM

Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb among 170 Delhi monuments set for major restoration drive

SUMMARY
The Archaeological Survey of India is carrying out a large restoration and conservation drive across Delhi, with work planned at around 140 of the city's 170 protected monuments. Among the 20 monuments set to regain their historic character are the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar, while nearly 120 other heritage structures have also been marked for repair and conservation.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - I Art & Culture
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Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb among 170 Delhi monuments set for major restoration drive

Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb among 170 Delhi monuments set for major restoration drive

Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb among 170 Delhi monuments set for major restoration drive

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NEW Mint Tue 30 Jun 2026 08:39:06 PM

SIP inflows hits record high of ₹32,086 crore in FY26 despite market volatility: RBI FSR | Key takeaways

SUMMARY
Despite market volatility, SIP inflows remained resilient in FY26, with monthly contributions hitting a record high of ₹32,086 crore in March 2026, the Reserve Bank's Financial Stability Report (FSR) released on Tuesday. “The number of outstanding SIP accounts continued to grow steadily, reflecting sustained retail participation.” The report also noted, as of the end of May 2026, SIP assets under management (AUM) stood at ₹17.12 lakh crore.
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SIP inflows hits record high of ₹32,086 crore in FY26 despite market volatility: RBI FSR | Key takeaways

SIP inflows hits record high of ₹32,086 crore in FY26 despite market volatility: RBI FSR | Key takeaways

SIP inflows hits record high of ₹32,086 crore in FY26 despite market volatility: RBI FSR | Key takeaways

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NEW Firstpost Tue 30 Jun 2026 06:07:19 PM

'We're not part of Pakistan': PoK protests escalate amid food supply crisis

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Anti-government protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) intensified on Tuesday as demonstrators openly challenged Islamabad’s authority, declaring that the region “is not a part of Pakistan” and warned that they would seek “other roads” if the supply of essential food items continued to be disrupted. According to a News18 report, the remarks were made during a protest gathering at Eidgah Ground in Rawalakot.
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'We're not part of Pakistan': PoK protests escalate amid food supply crisis

'We're not part of Pakistan': PoK protests escalate amid food supply crisis

'We're not part of Pakistan': PoK protests escalate amid food supply crisis

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NEW Prabhat Khabar Tue 30 Jun 2026 04:41:34 PM

E20 Petrol पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट में सरकार का बयान, 20% एथेनॉल ब्लेंडिंग ‘एक एक्सपेरिमेंट’, अगले साल मिलेंगे नतीजे

SUMMARY
देशभर में E20 पेट्रोल को लेकर चल रही बहस के बीच केंद्र सरकार ने सुप्रीम कोर्ट में बड़ा बयान दिया है. सरकार ने कहा कि पेट्रोल में 20% एथेनॉल मिलाने (E20 Blending) का कार्यक्रम जारी रहेगा,हालांकि, अगले साल तक यह साफ हो जाएगा कि इस नीति का वास्तविक असर कितना पड़ा है. हालांकि सरकार ने यह भी साफ किया कि 20% एथेनॉल मिलने की नीति में फिलहाल कोई बदलाव नहीं होगा. यानी E20 पेट्रोल पर सरकार अपनी मौजूदा नीति जारी रखेगी.
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E20 Petrol पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट में सरकार का बयान, 20% एथेनॉल ब्लेंडिंग ‘एक एक्सपेरिमेंट’, अगले साल मिलेंगे नतीजे

E20 Petrol पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट में सरकार का बयान, 20% एथेनॉल ब्लेंडिंग ‘एक एक्सपेरिमेंट’, अगले साल मिलेंगे नतीजे

E20 Petrol पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट में सरकार का बयान, 20% एथेनॉल ब्लेंडिंग ‘एक एक्सपेरिमेंट’, अगले साल मिलेंगे नतीजे

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NEW The Times Of India Tue 30 Jun 2026 04:22:23 PM

India's Russian oil imports hit record high in June amid Hormuz disruptions

SUMMARY
The world's third-largest oil importer received around 2.70 million barrels per day (bpd) of Russian crude during June, up sharply from May levels. Kpler estimated India's Russian oil imports at 2.13 million bpd in May, while LSEG pegged them at 1.95 million bpd. Despite the surge in Russian purchases, India's overall crude imports remained broadly steady at around 4.9 million bpd, according to Kpler data.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II International Relations
Focus Area Russian oil imports Russia Ukraine war
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India's Russian oil imports hit record high in June amid Hormuz disruptions

India's Russian oil imports hit record high in June amid Hormuz disruptions

India's Russian oil imports hit record high in June amid Hormuz disruptions

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NEW Hindustan Times Tue 30 Jun 2026 01:31:00 PM

UPSC Recruitment 2026: Apply for 437 Faculty and other posts at upsc.gov.in

SUMMARY
UPSC has released a notification for 437 vacancies under Advertisement No. 07/2026 for various Group A and Group B posts in different government departments. The posts include medical officers, engineers, assistant professors, legal and scientific officers. Eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC portal. Selection will be based on shortlisting, and for some posts, written tests or interviews may be conducted. The jobs come under the 7th Pay Commission with different pay levels and government reservation rules.
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UPSC Recruitment 2026: Apply for 437 Faculty and other posts at upsc.gov.in

UPSC Recruitment 2026: Apply for 437 Faculty and other posts at upsc.gov.in

UPSC Recruitment 2026: Apply for 437 Faculty and other posts at upsc.gov.in

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NEW The Hindu Tue 30 Jun 2026 12:33:10 PM

Mayawati says embezzlement of donations ‘serious’, cautions against politicising issue

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BSP chief **Mayawati** termed the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple a serious issue and urged that it should not be politicised. She called for a fair investigation, strict action against those found guilty, and greater transparency in managing temple donations. Mayawati also appealed to political parties to avoid mixing religion with politics and to uphold constitutional values.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area politics current affairs
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Mayawati says embezzlement of donations ‘serious’, cautions against politicising issue

Mayawati says embezzlement of donations ‘serious’, cautions against politicising issue

Mayawati says embezzlement of donations ‘serious’, cautions against politicising issue

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NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 30 Jun 2026 05:56:36 AM

India Likely To Push FATF To Put Pakistan Back On Grey List Over Terror Financing: Report

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Pakistan was removed from the FATF Grey List in October 2022 after satisfying the watchdog that it had implemented a 34-point action plan.
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India Likely To Push FATF To Put Pakistan Back On Grey List Over Terror Financing: Report

India Likely To Push FATF To Put Pakistan Back On Grey List Over Terror Financing: Report

India Likely To Push FATF To Put Pakistan Back On Grey List Over Terror Financing: Report

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NEW Markets-Economic Times Tue 30 Jun 2026 05:44:04 AM

India tops Taiwan to reclaim fifth spot in global market capitalisation

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India has surged back to the fifth spot globally in market capitalization, surpassing Taiwan. This marks India's second ascent in recent weeks, having previously overtaken South Korea. The shift comes as Taiwan's AI-driven rally cooled, trimming its market value. Investors are now reassessing...
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India tops Taiwan to reclaim fifth spot in global market capitalisation

India tops Taiwan to reclaim fifth spot in global market capitalisation

India tops Taiwan to reclaim fifth spot in global market capitalisation

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NEW Forbes India Mon 29 Jun 2026 10:52:45 PM

Electricity generation lifts India’s Industrial Growth to 5.1 percent in May

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India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) expanded 5.1 percent year-on-year in May 2026, driven by robust momentum in manufacturing, water supply and a surge in electricity generation, according to government data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI).The headline figure marks a pickup from the 4.9 percent growth recorded in April. The May figure is also higher than the 3.4 percent growth recorded in the same month last year.
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Focus Area Core Industries IIP
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Electricity generation lifts India’s Industrial Growth to 5.1 percent in May

Electricity generation lifts India’s Industrial Growth to 5.1 percent in May

Electricity generation lifts India’s Industrial Growth to 5.1 percent in May

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