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In Sheeri village near the Line of Control, residents gathered anxiously to follow the Ranji Trophy final as local boy Auqib Nabi Dar played. Inside his modest home, family members watched silently until Jammu & Kashmir won and Auqib was named Player of the Tournament. His father, once keen on a medical career for him, now proudly dreams of seeing him in the Indian jersey.

Phoebe Gates, co-CEO of AI shopping assistant Phia, reveals her unique interview question: 'How much do you think California state spends on healthcare? And do a bottoms-up approach for how you would build that out.' This assesses problem-solving, not just facts. She also seeks dedication by asking about the 'craziest' sales deal closure.

1.15 crore girls above 14 to be covered under campaign

Vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly receiving radio warnings, attributed to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, stating passage is prohibited. This critical oil route, vital for global energy supplies, faces heightened tensions following recent regional strikes. Iran has not officially confirmed issuing such an order, raising concerns for commercial shipping.

Additional forces deployed across sensitive areas, religious sites and Naxal-affected districts; strict action warned against hooliganism, biker gangs and communal troublemakers  

Minister for Irrigation Uttam Kumar Reddy says 20 metres excavated in a week in the rapid progress method

An explosion and smoke plume were reported at Dubai's Palm Jumeirah on Saturday, injuring four people. This incident occurred amidst heightened regional tensions following Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf. Dubai authorities confirmed a fire at a building, which has since been controlled. The event caused concern in the city known for luxury and tourism.

Mr. Chandrasekhar was due for retirement on June 30, 2026. He will now serve up till June 20, 2027

The superior quality granite that had been laid in the traditional style need to be preserved carefully, says a temple statement

The site is used as a backend by several developers working on independent projects; a govt. official declined to discuss the specific reasons for the website’s blocking, but said that ‘information was being shared that should not have been shared’

In Bagalkot, where residents staged protest on Friday night over the arrest of Hindutva activists, a conciliation peace meeting was held on Saturday in which P.C. Gaddigoudar, MP, former MLA Viranna Charantimath, senior police officials and residents of Killa Galli took part and it was resolved to maintain peace

In a tragic incident, a girl student who was about to appear for her II year PUC examination died of heart attack as she was getting ready to go to the examination hall in Belagavi district on Saturday.

As many as 178 houses will be handed over to survivors, says Revenue Minister