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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 154, Bardaisan, Syrian astrologer, scholar, and philosopher (died 222) was born. In 1889, Tijuana, Mexico, is founded. In 1923, Tun Tun, Indian actress and comedian (died 2003) was born. In 1930, Trevor Storer, English businessman, founded Pukka Pies (died 2013) was born. In 1950, Pervez Hoodbhoy, Pakistani physicist and academic was born. In 1953, Suresh Prabhu, Indian accountant and politician, Indian Minister of Railways was born. In 1967, Jhumpa Lahiri, Indian American novelist and short story writer was born. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2013, Emik Avakian, Iranian-American inventor (born 1923) passed away. In 2015, Satoru Iwata, Japanese game programmer and businessman (born 1959) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

WhatsApp's next big idea may come from India

The Economic Times

The Economic Times

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June 23, 2026

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India Today

lean right

· Jun 30, 2026

How to make India more tourist-friendly? Inside Niti Aayog's big overhaul plan

How to make India more tourist-friendly? Inside Niti Aayog's big overhaul plan

South China Morning Post

lean left

· Jul 7, 2026

Beyond payments: India aims to architect Indonesia’s digital future

India’s wildly popular digital payments system, which began as a way for people to send money instantly by phone, could help the country turn one of its biggest domestic technology successes into a tool of diplomacy, analysts say. That opportunity is coming into focus in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, where officials are studying whether India’s low-cost digital systems can be adapted to their own needs. The talks centre on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), India’s instant...

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 5, 2026

Artists suggested leveraging digital platforms

Kathmandu, July 5: With the rapid advancements in information and communication technology influencing almost all profes...

The Economic Times

lean right

· Jul 9, 2026

India's richer middle class is living a $-linked life

India's richer middle class is living a $-linked life

Hindustan Times

lean left

· Jul 4, 2026

Why Indian students are choosing Canada less: Reasons behind the sharp decline in 2026

For years, Canada was the dream destination for Indian students. Now, a surprising shift is making many reconsider.

WAN-IFRA

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· Jun 24, 2026

Brut India bet on platform users over news consumers – and it paid off

Mehak Kasbekar, Editor-in-Chief of Brut India, traced the product strategy behind the outlet’s growth during the past eight years to a single founding choice: skip owned infrastructure and build directly on social media, where the audience already lived. The post Brut India bet on platform users over news consumers – and it paid off appeared first on WAN-IFRA.

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Related coverage for "WhatsApp's next big idea may come from India ": India Today — How to make India more tourist-friendly? Inside Niti Aayog's big overhaul plan. South China Morning Post — Beyond payments: India aims to architect Indonesia’s digital future. The Rising Nepal — Artists suggested leveraging digital platforms. The Economic Times — India's richer middle class is living a $-linked life . Hindustan Times — Why Indian students are choosing Canada less: Reasons behind the sharp decline in 2026. WAN-IFRA — Brut India bet on platform users over news consumers – and it paid off