A Mumbai-based doctor, KH Patil, has been duped of Rs 7 lakh by scammers using a deepfake video of Mukesh Ambani endorsing a fake share trading academy. The video, seen on Instagram, showed Ambani promoting the "Rajiv Sharma Trade Group" and urging investments in "BCF Academy". Believing it genuine, Dr Patil searched online and found fake offices in London and Mumbai, convincing her of its legitimacy. She lost Rs 7 lakh to the scam. The incident highlights the growing concern of deepfake frauds and the need for caution online.

Vishal Agarwal, the father of a teenager involved in the Pune Porsche accident, has been granted bail. Agarwal, a real estate developer, was charged under the Juvenile Justice Act for giving an unregistered car to his son, who had no driving license. The 17-year-old was driving the car at high speed on May 19 when it hit a bike, killing two software engineers. Agarwal and his wife were also arrested for allegedly swapping their son's blood samples. The teen is in an observation home, and police have requested to try him as an adult.

Anurag Yadav's arrest in the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak case has sent shockwaves through his village in Bihar's Samastipur. Yadav, from a hardworking farming family, allegedly accessed leaked exam questions through his uncle, Sikander Prasad Yadvendu, and prepared for the test with three other candidates. The scandal has sparked protests and legal actions nationwide, raising concerns about the integrity of the exam and impacting the morale of sincere students. Villagers expressed sadness over the incident, emphasizing Yadav's father's efforts to educate him and condemning the breach of trust in the examination system.

The Supreme Court of India has declined to stop NEET-UG 2024 counselling despite ongoing disputes over exam irregularities, including a paper leak and disputed grace marks. The court stayed proceedings in three high courts and issued notices for a combined hearing on July 8. Emphasizing thorough investigation into even minor errors, the court addressed the need for transparency and accountability in the exam process. Conducted on May 5, NEET-UG 2024 came under scrutiny after an unusually high number of perfect scores, leading the NTA to require over 1,500 students to retake the test.

Tejashwi Yadav, of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has responded to allegations linking his aide to the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak, dismissing them as an attempt to divert attention. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha implicated Yadav's aide but Yadav countered, urging authorities to focus on the alleged mastermind, Amit Anand. Yadav challenged Sinha to question his aide and emphasized that dragging his name into the controversy without evidence is unhelpful. The controversy has escalated with claims and counterclaims, while Yadav maintains Anand orchestrated the leak and should face consequences.

Indian Railways successfully conducted a trial run of an eight-coach train on the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, in Jammu and Kashmir. The trial run marks a significant step towards starting rail operations on the Reasi-Baramulla route in Kashmir. The train traversed 46 km of electrified track, passing through nine tunnels, including the longest tunnel T-44. This is the first full train crossing on the iconic bridge, which spans the Chenab river. The trial run paves the way for the commencement of rail services in the region, connecting key stations in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga in Srinagar, emphasizing yoga's growing global significance. Addressing participants at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre, Modi highlighted yoga’s role in fostering inner peace and societal change, noting its rising popularity worldwide. Despite rain, enthusiasm remained high as the event moved indoors. Modi recalled proposing International Yoga Day to the UN in 2014, now backed by 177 nations. He praised yoga's contribution to tourism and wellness, citing its inclusion in personal and corporate routines and its benefits to focus and productivity in modern life.

A 20-year-old man from Sanjak village in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district was allegedly tricked into undergoing sex reassignment surgery at Begrajpur Medical College. His friend, Omprakash Pal, colluded with doctors to perform the surgery, claiming the victim had a medical issue. The victim woke up to find his genitals removed and was threatened by Omprakash to live with him or face consequences. The accused was arrested after protests by the Bharatiya Kisan Union. Police investigation revealed that the victim was lured to the hospital on June 3 and administered anesthesia before the surgery. The incident has sparked outrage and shock in the community.

4 people, including the driver and conductor, died when a Himachal Roads Transport Corporation bus rolled down a hill in Shimla on Friday morning. The bus, en route from Kuddu to Giltadi, veered off the road after traveling 4 km. 2 passengers died on the spot, and 2 others succumbed to their injuries en route to the hospital. The three injured are being treated at a civil hospital in Rohru. Local residents and police swiftly initiated a rescue operation at the accident site. An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan canceled his Yoga Day event at Delhi University after students protested against alleged scams involving NEET and UGC-NET. Students displayed black flags and raised slogans, voicing their dissatisfaction with recent exam controversies. Pradhan acknowledged the UGC-NET paper leak as an "institutional failure" of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and announced a high-level committee to reform the agency. The committee will focus on improving NTA’s structure, examination process, and data security, aiming for error-free testing. This response comes amid mounting pressure over alleged exam malpractices affecting students nationwide.