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A BJP corporator in Agra staged a unique protest for his birthday, standing knee-deep in a filthy drain to highlight the municipal corporation's alleged neglect of drainage works. Despite numerous complaints over three years, the drain remains unrepaired and uncleaned, impacting residents and leading to tragic incidents. Local citizens are threatening further action if the issue isn't addressed.

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif cautioned young Tilak Varma, newly appointed T20I vice-captain, that the role offers no job security. Kaif highlighted recent instances like Axar Patel and Shubman Gill losing their positions despite leadership roles, emphasizing that consistent performance is paramount in the current Indian team. He stressed that every player, regardless of designation, must continually prove their worth to retain their spot in the playing XI.

South Africa has made history by reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the first time, securing a crucial 1-0 win against South Korea. Coach Hugo Broos, at 74, became the oldest manager to win a World Cup match. Youngster Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal, showcasing the team's belief and tactical prowess. They now face Canada in the Round of 32.

A 55-year-old man, his wife, and their younger daughter were murdered in an apartment at Seegehalli, under K.R. Puram Police Station limits in east Bengaluru, on June 22 night

The two blocks in Ramagiri mandal, last mined under John Taylor and Sons a century ago, cover 2,000 hectares and will be offered under a Composite Licence

In 'Prahaar,' actor Lalit Prabhakar delves into the complex role of Ajmal Kasab, taking on a character that reexamines the events of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. He consciously opts for unconventional roles to shift public perception and engage audiences in unique ways. Prabhakar reveals his admiration for the heroes involved in the tragedy, describing Kasab as a pivotal character that shapes his acting journey.

SpiceJet has been ordered by a Srinagar consumer commission to pay Rs 62,078 to a Haj couple denied boarding despite having valid passes. The airline, failing to appear, was found guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practice. The couple, returning from pilgrimage, faced a night at the airport and rebooked flights at a higher cost due to the airline's inexplicable refusal to let them board.

The Centre has proposed revising the foodgrain entitlement for AAY beneficiaries under the NFSA. While it says the change will ensure fairer distribution, critics fear it could reduce allocations for many households

India has launched 'Operation Amistad' to aid earthquake-stricken Venezuela, dispatching two Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 aircraft. These planes carry a 41-member Army field hospital unit and over 35 tonnes of vital relief supplies, including medicines and advanced medical equipment like BHISHM Cubes. This humanitarian mission underscores India's commitment to supporting Venezuela during its challenging post-earthquake recovery efforts.

A Pune man's death, initially ruled an accident, is now a murder investigation. His fiancée and her alleged partner are accused of his killing. Amidst public discussion, Kangana Ranaut commented on parental responsibility, highlighting the significant impact of social media, AI, and peer groups on individuals' choices, suggesting families shouldn't be solely blamed for their children's actions.

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has questioned the FIR in the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case, alleging it targets only lower-level employees while sparing those responsible for larger wrongdoing. He criticized the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's functioning, claiming it disregarded religious traditions and was politically influenced. The seer also accused the BJP of having "fake" Hindutva, urging voters to support candidates committed to Sanatan Dharma.

The development could mark one of the most consequential legal and social policy shifts in Bengal in recent times, with the BJP holding the UCC as representing both a major governance promise and a politically significant reform

The Chief Minister signed on the commitment board saying ‘Sports-ah edu, drugs-ah vidu’ (Take up sports, give up drugs).

India is the fifth country in the world to develop this capability, as the Netra can detect, track, identify and monitor airborne and maritime targets enhancing the network-centric operations capabilities of the IAF

The Ketan Agarwal murder case has taken a new turn as Lonavala police on Friday said the prime accused, Siya, has given conflicting statements during interrogation, while chats recovered from mobile phones appear to contradict her claims.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has been embroiled in a controversy over a fake video. The Hindu explains the reason for the controversy, a new twist, the Chief Minister’s defence, and the road ahead for the AAP ahead of the 2027 Assembly election

Exploiting Lord Ram for votes and notes is unacceptable, the Congress party seeks the disbanding of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

The protesters declared they would not return to Punjab until four Nihang members arrested in connection with the Karnprayag incident were released

New York City is seeking to ban food delivery platform Motoclick for allegedly paying workers as little as $3.67 per hour, a fraction of the mandated $22.13 minimum wage. City officials filed a motion for a preliminary injunction, aiming to halt the company's operations unless it complies with labor laws.