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July 2, 2026 12:35 PM

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Centre issues notice to Meta over new username feature on WhatsApp in India

The government issued a notice to Meta regarding the rollout of the username feature on WhatsApp in India. According to the sources, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has directed Meta to furnish a detailed explanation on the usernames feature within three days.    The Sources s...

July 2, 2026 10:48 AM

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Govt refutes fake video of former Army Chief General Dwivedi

The government has refuted a digitally manipulated video of former Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, which is being circulated on social media by Pakistani propaganda accounts. The video falsely claims that General Dwivedi resigned in protest and handed over command to General Dhiraj Seth. The Pr...

July 2, 2026 11:51 AM

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Health Minister chairs high-level review meeting on dengue preparedness in Delhi

Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda chaired a high-level review meeting on dengue preparedness in Delhi yesterday. Addressing the meeting, the Health Minister emphasised that the state and municipal bodies be ready to proactively anticipate and prepare for any potential upsurge by clearly demonstrat...

July 2, 2026 11:52 AM

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HM Amit Shah pays tribute to Dr Sonelal Patel on his birth anniversary

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has paid tribute to Dr Sonelal Patel on his birth anniversary today. In a social media post, Mr Shah said, Dr Sonelal Patel was the pioneer of social justice, who has given a strong message of struggle against inequality and injustice. Mr Shah said that Dr Sonelal Patel...

July 2, 2026 8:15 AM

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Central govt notifies Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme 2026

The Central government notified the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026, replacing EPF Scheme, 1952, as part of the implementation of Code on Social Security, 2020. The new scheme came into effect on June 29, with its publication in the Gazette. The new scheme is aimed to strengthen digital...

July 2, 2026 8:03 AM

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29th National e-Governance Conference concludes today in Jaipur 

The 29th National e-Governance Conference, being held in Jaipur, will conclude today with the presentation of the National e-Governance Awards. The awards recognise outstanding initiatives by Central and State Governments and other organisations in promoting excellence in e-governance.    Union Mini...

July 2, 2026 6:41 AM

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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes over as Vice Chief of Air Staff

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, who served as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff during Operation Sindoor, took charge as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) yesterday. He has succeeded Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, who superannuated on June 30 after four decades of service in the Indian Air Forc...