LIVE BLOG04 Jul 2026 | 12:13:06 AM ISTSynopsisBreaking News Highlights Updates: Govt to seek explanation from Meta over child sexual abuse material ad allegations; paid ads can't be defended as third-party content.Breaking News Highlights Updates: Govt to seek explanation from Meta over child sexual abuse material ad allegations; paid ads can't be defended as third-party content.IT Minister directs MeitY officials to summon Meta on the matter of Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, as per govt sources.Funeral ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are underway in Tehran. Senior Iranian leaders, foreign dignitaries, including Indian leaders, and thousands of mourners are attending the ceremonies to pay their final respects.Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has called on supporters to gather at a Ram temple in Mumbai's Dadar at 4 pm on Sunday to launch a 'Ram Raksha Movement' over the alleged embezzlement of donations meant for the Ayodhya Ram Temple. He said the campaign would begin with a Hanuman Chalisa recital and would later be expanded to Ram and Hanuman temples across Maharashtra. Show more Show less1 New UpdateHere's the wrap for today:Govt seeks Meta explanation on child sexual abuse ads, action taken: SourcesPM Modi's visit to New Zealand will be first by Indian PM in nearly 40 yearsIT Minister orders MeitY to summon Meta over Instagram CSAM ads in IndiaTaylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding celebration to light up New YorkGovt asks Google, Apple to remove 7 battery appsPM Modi's NZ visit first by Indian PM in nearly 40 yearsPune realtor's murder: Accused Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary remanded in judicial custody till July 16MeitY summons Meta over Instagram CSAM adsIMD forecasts heavy rains in Mumbai, Thane on week-end, issues red alertFuneral ceremony of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran underwayGovt seeks Meta reply on child abuse adsMeta can't give 'third-party content' argument if allegations involve paid ads promoting child sexual abuse material, sources to PTIGovt will seek explanation, information on action taken in its notice to Meta on child sexual abuse material ad allegations: SourcesTMC's Kalyan Banerjee vows legal action over takeover of party office in KolkataTMC MP Kalyan Banerjee accused the Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee-led faction of criminal trespass after it took over a party office in Kolkata. "They are criminal trespassers. They started the game and we will finish it. We will go to court," Banerjee said, signalling that the party would pursue legal action.Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding bash in New YorkTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce are widely expected to cap their three-year love story with a New York wedding celebration on Friday, ending months of speculation ​about the union between the pop megastar and one of the greatest ​tight ends in NFL history.While neither has confirmed plans publicly, the New York Post's Page Six reported Thursday, citing unnamed sources, that the two ​had already wed. Reuters was unable to confirm that report.500 cities to emerge as growth hubs: SitharamanMiddle class growth engine of India; 500 cities to emerge as economic hubs: SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday described the middle class as the growth engine of India and said nearly 500 cities are poised to emerge as the country's next centres of economic activity. Participating in a panel discussion on 'How to promote the rise of a new middle class' at the Rencontres Economiques d'Aix-en-Provence, a major economic forum of France, Sitharaman said 31 per cent of India's population is middle class as of today.Govt asks Google, Apple to remove 7 battery appsMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology issued notice to Google Android and Apple iOS to remove 7 applications from their App Store for misuse of apps for shutting down batteries in e-rickshaws/vehicles. Apps like BAT-BMS, SMART BMS, LOSSIGY: Sources8 JeM operatives sent to 14-day police remandMahesana, Gujarat: Eight accused associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), who were arrested from various districts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, have been sent to 14-day Police remand. They were actively working on behalf of Jaish-e-Mohammed to set up an active network in the state of Gujarat to further its terror activitiesMumbai: 11 injured in Jogeshwari chawl fire, all stableBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)- "A fire broke out at 5:59 AM today in a building's meter cabin at Gomati Vaishali Chawl in Jogeshwari (W). It was extinguished by 6:18 AM. 11 injuries were reported (7Male, 4Female) due to burns/smoke inhalation. 2 were shifted to Cooper Hospital; 9 were admitted at Trauma Care Hospital. All are stable."Assam tea estate launches India's first MatchaAssam tea estate becomes 'first in India' to commercially manufacture 'Matcha' brewAn estate in Assam's Tinsukia district has created history by producing and launching India's first-ever commercially manufactured ‘Matcha’ tea, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday. Chota Tingrai Tea Estate in the Upper Assam district has successfully produced and launched ‘Matcha’ tea, with the lot selling at the Gauhati Tea Auction for Rs 3,000PM Modi's NZ visit first by Indian PM in nearly 40 yearsPrime Minister Modi's visit to New Zealand will be first by Indian PM in nearly 40 years, says Ministry of External AffairsMeitY summons Meta over Instagram CSAM adsIT Minister directs MeitY officials to summon Meta on the matter of Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India: Govt sources(ET Bureau)IMD issues red alert for Mumbai weekend rainIMD forecasts heavy rains in Mumbai, Thane on week-end, issues red alertThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a red alert for Mumbai for Saturday and Sunday, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations, civic officials said.A red alert was also issued for the neighbouring Thane, Palghar and Raigad districts.Mumbai has been battered by rains throughout this week following the late onset of the monsoon, throwing normal life out of gear.As per the IMD's district-wise forecast issued on Friday afternoon, the city is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in a few places with isolated extremely heavy spells on July 4 and 5.The probability of the forecast was categorised as "very likely".Myanmar training module case: Court extends custody of six foreign nationals by 29 daysA Patiala House Court has extended the judicial custody of five Ukrainian nationals and one US citizen by 29 days in the alleged Myanmar training module case. The accused have consented to providing voice samples sought by the NIA and will next be produced before the court on August 1. One Ukrainian accused is scheduled to appear before the court on Saturday, when a date for recording the voice samples is also expected to be decided.Adani Ports should have obtained the Kerala government's prior approval before moving to divest its 49% stake in Vizhinjam Port- BJP leader Rajeev ChandrasekharDelhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh appointed for second term, becomes first DU VC to achieve featProf. Yogesh Singh has been reappointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi, becoming the first person to secure a second consecutive term in the university's history. His reappointment follows the Centre's 2023 amendment to the University's Statutes, which restored the provision allowing a Vice-Chancellor to serve a second five-year term.Centre appoints three additional judges to Andhra Pradesh High CourtThe Ministry of Law and Justice announced that the President, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, has appointed Sunitha Gandham, Alapati Giridhar and Purushottam Kumar Chintalapudi as additional judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The appointments were made under the powers conferred by the Constitution of India.Harish Rao and KTR are trying to portray a picture as if they did not have loans. The state is paying back the loans. Why are they trying to miselad the people? This is not right.- Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka MalluYogi Adityanath inaugurates Uttar Pradesh Mango Festival 2026 in LucknowUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Mango Festival 2026 in Lucknow and honoured progressive orchardists. He also flagged off vehicles carrying mangoes for export and released a souvenir. The Chief Minister said the festival provides a platform for farmers to showcase the quality of their produce, innovation and agricultural progress....Party cannot form the Government in the state if he continues (as the State Congress president)...I want Charanjit Singh Channi to be the state president. This is not rebellion...- Party leader Darshan Singh Brar, on Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja WarringEight alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed operatives arrested in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh: ATSThe Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested eight alleged operatives linked to the banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) from various districts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. According to the ATS, the accused were allegedly working to establish an active JeM network in Gujarat to further the outfit's activities. A case has been registered against all eight under relevant provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).Congress backs SC-monitored probe into alleged Ram temple donation theft: Tariq AnwarCongress leader Tariq Anwar supported the party's demand for a Supreme Court judge-led committee to investigate the alleged theft of Ram temple donations. He said only a high-level probe could uncover the truth and bring those responsible to justice. Responding to Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya's remarks, Anwar accused BJP leaders of attempting to shield those allegedly involved in the case.Kremlin says Nord Stream incident should weigh on Ukraine's EU membership bidThe Kremlin claimed that the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions demonstrated Ukraine's alleged involvement in an attack on critical European infrastructure. It said the European Union should consider the incident while discussing Ukraine's potential membership in the bloc.Nitesh Rane slams Uddhav Thackeray over 'Ram Raksha Andolan' callMaharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray over his announcement of a statewide 'Ram Raksha Andolan' in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations. Rane accused Thackeray of changing his stance on Hindutva and alleged that his recent remarks echoed rhetoric aimed at discrediting the idea of a Hindu Rashtra. He further alleged that Uddhav Thackeray is speaking Osama Bin Laden's language and places where Uddhav Thackeray performs 'maha aarti' should be 'purified' with gomutra (cow urine).On Sunday at 4 pm, all Hindus who cannot stand the theft at Ram Mandir should come to the temple at Dadar area in Mumbai. I too will be there. Those who have not deserted Hindutva, the ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray and those who are Hindus should come there. We will carry out a 'Ram Raksha Movement' and have a Hanuman Chalisa Path there. This is just the beginning. In the days to come, this will be done across the state wherever there is a Ram Temple or Hanuman Temple.- Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, Uddhav ThackerayKhan Sir's anticipatory bail hearing deferred, interim protection extended till next hearingThe hearing on educator Khan Sir's anticipatory bail plea was postponed after the judge was unavailable, according to his lawyer, Arvind Kumar Mawwar. The matter has now been listed for hearing on Tuesday, February 7, 2026. The court has extended the interim anticipatory bail granted to Khan Sir and his bodyguards until the next hearing, the advocate said.Tata Motors and Welspun Renewable Energy partner to develop 86 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid ProjectPrice as on 01.25.01 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.