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Pawan Kalyan Condemns Online Abuse of His Daughters

A controversy has broken out in Andhra Pradesh after abusive social media posts targeting the minor daughters of Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan led to public anger and police investigations.…

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Pune Police Seek Court Approval for Polygraph Test on Murder Accused
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Pune Police Seek Court Approval for Polygraph Test on Murder Accused

Pune police approached a court on Thursday seeking permission to conduct a polygraph test on Siya Goyal, the main suspect in the killing of her fiancé Ketan Agarwal. Officers informed the court that apart from statements by the accused, there is no eyewitness account or solid proof identifying who pushed Agarwal into a gorge. In...

EU Court to Decide on Record Google Antitrust Fine
Technology

EU Court to Decide on Record Google Antitrust Fine

The European Union’s highest court will rule Thursday on whether to confirm a record 4.1 billion euro fine against Google for anti-competitive conduct involving its Android system. This marks the company’s second effort to reverse the penalty set by the European Commission in 2018, the bloc’s largest antitrust sanction to date. Regulators claimed Google misused...

Shastri Questions Decision to Exclude Young Batter from India Squad
Sports

Shastri Questions Decision to Exclude Young Batter from India Squad

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has questioned the team’s choice to leave teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the playing XI despite naming him in the squads for the Ireland and England T20 series. The 15-year-old, who impressed in the IPL, has yet to make his international debut after sitting out all matches in...

BJP Places Posters Criticizing Rahul Gandhi Over Defamation Case
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BJP Places Posters Criticizing Rahul Gandhi Over Defamation Case

The Bharatiya Janata Party on July 2 stepped up criticism of Congress leader and Lok Sabha opposition chief Rahul Gandhi by displaying posters in parts of Delhi that mock his recent expression of regret to the Madhya Pradesh High Court in a defamation matter. The posters feature slogans including “I Am Sorry” and “I Am...

Tamil Nadu Allows Foreign Medical Graduates to Complete Internships at 36 Non-Teaching Hospitals
India

Tamil Nadu Allows Foreign Medical Graduates to Complete Internships at 36 Non-Teaching Hospitals

Foreign medical graduates may now complete their compulsory rotatory medical internship at 36 non-teaching hospitals in Tamil Nadu, consisting of 23 district headquarters hospitals and 13 additional facilities. This expansion creates 1,504 internship positions annually for these graduates. The measure addresses a long-standing request from graduates who passed the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination and awaited...

Viral Puzzle Asks Viewers to Find the Unusual Bee Among Many
Culture

Viral Puzzle Asks Viewers to Find the Unusual Bee Among Many

Those unable to locate the solution by scanning the image should try a new method. Divide the picture into sections and inspect each part closely. This organized approach stops repeated glances at identical spots and reduces the chance of overlooking key details....

Microsoft Joins Lightstorm-Led Group to Develop India-Southeast Asia Undersea Cable
Technology

Microsoft Joins Lightstorm-Led Group to Develop India-Southeast Asia Undersea Cable

A group that includes Microsoft and telecom firm Lightstorm intends to construct an undersea cable linking India with Malaysia and Singapore. The project responds to rising demand for AI and cloud capacity in one of the world’s fastest-expanding data markets. Other participants are Tata Communications, Singapore Telecommunications, ASEAN Cableship and NEC Corporation. The planned I-2SEA...

Researchers Report Creating a Synthetic Cell Entirely from Non-Living Materials
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Researchers Report Creating a Synthetic Cell Entirely from Non-Living Materials

Researchers at the University of Minnesota report creating the first synthetic cell constructed completely from non-living components that completed a full cycle including growth and division. Synthetic biologist Kate Adamala, a project co-lead, described it as the most exciting work she has undertaken. The team says the achievement demonstrates that core life processes such as...

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Begins With Dramatic Matches
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Begins With Dramatic Matches

The knockout phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opened with intense games. Belgium achieved a 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal on Wednesday after trailing until the 86th minute. Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans scored twice in quick succession to overturn the deficit. Tielemans then converted a penalty in the final moments of extra time...

Gujarat High Court: Registration Alone Does Not Validate Hindu Marriage Without Rituals
India

Gujarat High Court: Registration Alone Does Not Validate Hindu Marriage Without Rituals

The Gujarat High Court has held that mere registration cannot establish the validity of a Hindu marriage unless customary rites and ceremonies, including saptapadi, have been conducted. Marriage is not simply an event for celebration, the court observed. In its June 23 order, the court noted that such ceremonies, which vary by region and culture,...

Congress and NCP (SP) Discuss Possible Merger in Maharashtra
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Congress and NCP (SP) Discuss Possible Merger in Maharashtra

Amid uncertainty in Maharashtra’s opposition, the Congress and the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party are discussing a possible merger, according to sources. If completed, the step could lead to a significant political shift in the state. Sources indicate talks focus on the Maharashtra units of both parties, with NCP (SP) leaders seeking internal agreement before...

India and Japan Leaders Meet for Annual Summit to Strengthen Trade Defence and Technology Cooperation
India

India and Japan Leaders Meet for Annual Summit to Strengthen Trade Defence and Technology Cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold annual summit talks with Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi on 2 July. The meeting will allow both nations to assess and expand bilateral cooperation in trade investment defence and related fields. The leaders are also set to discuss regional and international matters of shared concern...

US Holds Talks With AI Firms on Voluntary Model Standards
Technology

US Holds Talks With AI Firms on Voluntary Model Standards

The U.S. government is holding advanced discussions with AI companies to establish voluntary standards for releasing new models, with a possible announcement as early as next week, according to the Financial Times citing sources. Washington has increased scrutiny of model releases to identify risks, amid worries that advanced AI could be misused by military or...

Delhi High Court Bars Ilaiyaraaja from Broadcasting Songs of 134 Films in Saregama Copyright Case
Culture

Delhi High Court Bars Ilaiyaraaja from Broadcasting Songs of 134 Films in Saregama Copyright Case

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ruled in favor of music label Saregama India Ltd. in a copyright dispute with composer Ilaiyaraaja. The court restrained him from broadcasting or communicating songs from 134 films dating back to 1976 until further orders. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela noted that while Ilaiyaraaja retains copyright over his musical compositions,...

Oil Prices Drop After US and Iran Hold Indirect Talks in Doha
Economy

Oil Prices Drop After US and Iran Hold Indirect Talks in Doha

Beijing: Oil prices fell in early trading on Thursday after Qatar reported that Iran and the United States had achieved positive progress in indirect negotiations that ended on Wednesday. The discussions centered on the Strait of Hormuz, which carried one-fifth of global oil supply before the conflict. Brent futures declined 73 cents, or 1.02 percent,...

Heavy Rain Affects Delhi-NCR; Red Alert Issued for Thunderstorms
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Heavy Rain Affects Delhi-NCR; Red Alert Issued for Thunderstorms

Heavy rainfall struck multiple areas of Delhi and the National Capital Region on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department raised its weather warning from yellow to red alert because of thunderstorms and strong winds across the region. The department stated that light to moderate rain with thunderstorms, lightning and winds of 60-80 kmph, gusting up to...

New mapping tool identifies public land for affordable housing in British Columbia
Science

New mapping tool identifies public land for affordable housing in British Columbia

A new research tool identifies publicly owned land with potential for affordable housing in British Columbia. Early findings show over 50,000 parcels of such land across the province and up to 273,000 possible housing units on vacant or underused sites in Metro Vancouver alone. The B.C. Public Lands Map integrates federal, provincial and municipal data...

Defections in Maharashtra Fuel Speculation Over Alliance Dynamics
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Defections in Maharashtra Fuel Speculation Over Alliance Dynamics

One week after six Lok Sabha members from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction joined the Shiv Sena group headed by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, a senior legislator from the Uddhav faction was elected unopposed as Legislative Council Deputy Chairman on a Shiv Sena ticket. The move by a close associate of Aaditya...

Demand for 5kg LPG cylinders from migrant workers falls up to 80% amid price rise
Economy

Demand for 5kg LPG cylinders from migrant workers falls up to 80% amid price rise

Demand for 5kg LPG cylinders among immigrant labourers has dropped by as much as 80 percent following recent price increases. The sharp decline reflects reduced purchasing power among low-income households that rely on these smaller cylinders for daily cooking needs. Industry observers note that higher costs have forced many users to cut consumption or seek...

Congress Plans to Win Uttar Pradesh in 2027 and Install Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister in 2029
Politics

Congress Plans to Win Uttar Pradesh in 2027 and Install Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister in 2029

Newly appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam said on Wednesday that the party would strengthen its organization at the local level, support dedicated workers and contest the next assembly elections together to return to power. During his first visit to the state after the appointment, Gautam stated that the Congress would fight together...

ITG Shares Rise in Nasdaq Debut on AI Infrastructure Interest
Technology

ITG Shares Rise in Nasdaq Debut on AI Infrastructure Interest

ITG shares increased 12.5 percent in their Nasdaq debut on Wednesday, valuing the Oaktree-backed digital infrastructure firm at $2.18 billion. Investors showed continued support for companies linked to artificial intelligence growth. The listing reflects sustained demand for businesses aiding AI expansion, as major technology operators invest heavily in data centers to handle rising computing needs....

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