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India pauses username feature rollout, WhatsApp responds on impersonation fears

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:57 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) After the Centre issued a notice to Meta over the proposed rollout of its username feature on WhatsApp, the Meta-owned company said that to protect against impersonation, “we’ve held the highest-profile names like public figures, government entities, celebrities and verified Meta accounts” so they can only be claimed by their legitimate owners.

Ashiana Housing's Q1 booking area falls 39 pc, booking value slips 17 pc

IANS | July 1, 2026 8:10 PM

Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Ashiana Housing Limited on Wednesday reported a decline in bookings during the first quarter of FY27 as the total area booked during the quarter fell to 3.61 lakh square feet from 5.95 lakh square feet in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.

'Bolstering EU's strategic partnership with India key priority during Ireland's Presidency'

IANS | July 1, 2026 8:07 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Strengthening the European Union's strategic partnership with India would be a key priority during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Ambassador of Ireland to India, Kevin Kelly, said on Wednesday.

'Pakistan’s economic decay is its biggest national security threat'

IANS | July 1, 2026 7:43 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Pakistan's slow growth is more than an economic challenge - it is the country's foremost national security threat, and no amount of military strength, diplomacy, or managed stability can rescue a nation that is sliding deeper into poverty while its population keeps growing, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

VB-G RAM G Act kicks in nationwide with 10 pc hike in wages for rural workers

IANS | July 1, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission - Gramin (VB-G RAM G) Act, aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods with higher wages and guaranteed employment, came into force across India from Wednesday.

Bangladesh's sovereign sukuk fails to build Islamic capital market: Report

IANS | July 1, 2026 6:59 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Bangladesh’s sovereign sukuk programme has raised Tk 53,000 crore raised so far but failed to build a genuine Islamic capital market, a new report has said, after the central bank this week auctioned the country’s first short‑term sukuk- an Islamic financial instrument.

Health Minister chairs key meetings on TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, dengue preparedness

IANS | July 1, 2026 6:17 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday chaired a review meeting of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and 100-day campaign with the government of NCT of Delhi, emphasising that while significant efforts have been made under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, the remaining gap between efforts and outcomes can only be bridged through Jan Bhagidari.

India's energy security now backed by strong systems, diversified oil sourcing: Former BPCL Marketing Director

IANS | July 1, 2026 6:13 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India's energy security has evolved into a robust and resilient system supported by diversified crude oil imports, expanded refining capacity and coordinated crisis management, former Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) Marketing Director Sukhmal Kumar Jain said.

China’s dependence on export-led growth rises as efforts to rebalance economy fail

IANS | July 1, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Nearly two decades after former premier Wen Jiabao lamented that the Chinese economy was excessively dependent on export-led growth, the problem has become even worse, according to a new report.

India emerges as medical tourism hub increasingly drawing patients from West, Gulf

IANS | July 1, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India’s emergence as a major destination for medical tourism is drawing patients from North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East and neighbouring countries, a report said on Wednesday.

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India pauses username feature rollout, WhatsApp responds on impersonation fears

Ashiana Housing's Q1 booking area falls 39 pc, booking value slips 17 pc

'Bolstering EU's strategic partnership with India key priority during Ireland's Presidency'

'Pakistan’s economic decay is its biggest national security threat'

VB-G RAM G Act kicks in nationwide with 10 pc hike in wages for rural workers

Bangladesh's sovereign sukuk fails to build Islamic capital market: Report

Health Minister chairs key meetings on TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, dengue preparedness

India's energy security now backed by strong systems, diversified oil sourcing: Former BPCL Marketing Director

China’s dependence on export-led growth rises as efforts to rebalance economy fail

India emerges as medical tourism hub increasingly drawing patients from West, Gulf

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