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Arattai To Disable Usernames After WhatsApp Notice Row 3 July 2026: Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has announced that Arattai will disable its username-based account feature, days after the Indian government raised concerns over username features on messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. The move comes amid growing debate over whether usernames on messaging apps could increase the risk of online fraud, impersonation, and cybercrime

Gujarat Family Of Three Killed In Ohio Motel Fire, Cause Under Probe A family of three from Gujarat’s Kheda district died after a fire broke out at the Econo Lodge motel in Wooster, Ohio, in the United States. The victims have been identified as Hiteshbhai Suthar, his wife Hinaben Suthar, and their 20-year-old daughter Ishani Suthar. The incident took place around 1:30 a.m. local time on July 1, 2026. Officials said the exact cause of the fire is still

VB-G RAM G Launched In Andhra Pradesh To Boost Rural Jobs And Village Infrastructure Tirupati: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday launched the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin, known as VB-G RAM G, from Mukkavaripalli village in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district. The nationwide rollout of the rural employment and livelihood programme was held in the presence of Chief Min

CM Naidu Pushes Data-Driven Governance For Swarna Andhra @2047 Tirupati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said data-driven governance, economic intelligence, and effective welfare delivery will be key to achieving the State’s Swarna Andhra @2047 Vision. He said the government’s focus is not just on economic growth, but on improving the quality of life of every family in Andhra Pradesh. Addressing a two-day State-level wor

Anitha Radhakrishnan Arrested Over Remarks Against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Thoothukudi, July 3, 2026: Tiruchendur DMK MLA and former Fisheries Minister Anitha R. Radhakrishnan was arrested on Friday in Thoothukudi district in connection with a case registered over his alleged objectionable remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The arrest came after the Madras High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail plea in the case filed by the Authoo

Mojtaba Khamenei Stays Out Of Public View Ahead Of Ali Khamenei Funeral Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is unlikely to make a public appearance during the state funeral ceremonies of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid serious security concerns and heightened regional tensions. His continued absence from public view after the conflict has triggered fresh questions about security arrangements, leadership visibility, and Iran’s internal p

AIADMK Exodus Deepens As Four Former Ministers Join Vijay’s TVK Tamil Nadu politics witnessed another major shift on Thursday as four former AIADMK ministers joined Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, marking a fresh setback for the opposition party amid continuing internal churn. Former ministers C Vijayabaskar, M R Vijayabhaskar, MSM Anandan, and S Valarmathi joined TVK along with several former MLAs, district-level functionar

Maruti Suzuki Kharkhoda Plant Inaugurated By PM Modi, Japan PM Takaichi New Delhi, July 2: Maruti Suzuki India’s new manufacturing facility at Kharkhoda in Haryana was inaugurated on Thursday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The virtual inauguration took place during the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum in New Delhi. Fourth Manufacturing Facility For Maruti Suzuki The Kharkhoda pla

Bengaluru Quarry Tragedy: 7 Workers Killed In Rock Slide Bengaluru, July 3: Seven migrant workers were killed and five others injured after a massive granite rock slid down and fell on them at a quarry near Madapattana on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Thursday, July 2. Rock Falls On Workers At Quarry Site According to police, crusher-related work was underway at two levels of the quarry site. A drilling machine was reportedly

PM Modi Calls Japan PM Sanae Takaichi ‘Younger Sister’ As India-Japan Ties Enter New Phase Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday warmly

Sensex Jumps 579 Points As IT Stocks Rally Despite Asian AI Selloff Indian stock markets closed sharply higher on Thursday, July 2, as strong buying in IT stocks, easing crude oil prices, and positive broader market participation lifted investor sentiment. The rally came even as several Asian chip-heavy markets faced selling pressure over concerns that the artificial intelligence investment boom may be running too far ahead of demand. The BSE Sensex rose

Serena Williams Knee Scare Puts Wimbledon Doubles Return With Venus In Doubt Serena Williams’ much-awaited Wimbledon 2026 return has taken an uncertain turn after the tennis legend suffered a knee scare during her first-round singles defeat to Australia’s Maya Joint. The 44-year-old, who made her Grand Slam singles comeback at the All England Club, lost a hard-fought three-set match 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 on Centre Court. While the result ended her singles ca

Jana Nayagan July Release Buzz Grows After CBFC Update Vijay’s much-awaited Tamil film Jana Nayagan is once again at the centre of release-date buzz, with industry reports suggesting that the film may finally reach theatres in July after months of delay linked to its certification process. The film, directed by H Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions, was earlier planned as a major theatrical release on January 9, 2026. However, the release was pushed

WhatsApp Username Rollout Paused In India Over Cyber Fraud Concerns India has asked Meta to pause the rollout of WhatsApp’s proposed username feature in the country, raising concerns over privacy, impersonation, and possible cyber-fraud risks. The government has reportedly sought a detailed explanation from Meta within three days and asked the company not to proceed with the feature until consultations are completed. What Is WhatsApp

Venezuela Earthquake: Child Rescued Alive After Six Days Under Rubble A three-year-old boy was rescued alive from the rubble in Venezuela’s La Guaira state, six days after powerful twin earthquakes caused widespread destruction across the country. The child, identified as Klieber Moran, was pulled out by a Jordanian rescue team from the debris of the Los Corales Garden 1 building early on Tuesday. Rescue workers cheered as the boy was found alive, befo