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The Karnataka government has requested the Centre to address the digital attendance-related issues faced under the existing scheme so that the same problems are not carried forward into the new framework. 

Many iconic international brands along with local ones would be added in the next five years.

The Salem Police Department is searching for a man accused of stealing a purse and using the victim's credit cards after surveillance photos showed a suspect who closely resembles Chiefs star Travis Kelce. In a viral Facebook post, police joked about the resemblance and referenced Taylor Swift, writing, "Na, it can’t be. He’s a Swifty. He wouldn’t do this." Meanwhile, the real Kelce was in Nashville hosting Tight End University alongside a surprise appearance from his fiancée, Taylor Swift.

Young batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his historic India debut. Captain Shreyas Iyer confirmed the 15-year-old was not in the playing XI for the first T20I against Ireland, citing team balance. Despite the delay, Sooryavanshi, who had a stellar IPL and India A season, remains on the cusp of becoming India's youngest international cricketer.

The widely shared footage has fuelled debate among aviation experts and pilots, many of whom questioned the unusually low altitude at which the widebody aircraft was flown. The Boeing 777 is one of the world's largest twin-engine commercial aircraft and is generally operated with generous safety margins during low-level manoeuvres because of its size, weight and performance characteristics.

The US Air Force is developing a groundbreaking long-range missile, the AFLRW, capable of striking targets over 1,850 km away. This initiative aims to counter China's growing missile capabilities, particularly in the vast Pacific theater. The program prioritizes air-to-air variants, envisioning a future where advanced sensor networks, not just aircraft radar, guide these powerful weapons to their targets, redefining aerial combat.

Tina Ball, the former college basketball player and longtime wife of LaVar Ball, is back in the spotlight after LaVar revealed they have ended their relationship following nearly 30 years together. Tina played basketball at California State University, Los Angeles, later worked in education and with Big Baller Brand, and remained a private figure while raising sons Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball. LaVar shared the news during a June 24 livestream, saying Tina "decided to go her own way" while expressing gratitude for the years they spent together.

The Chief Minister and the HRD Minister pledged stronger enforcement and rehabilitation, as the BJP State chief pointed to tighter checks at ports

A generous donation from Snap CEO Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr is bringing immense relief to over 261,000 Californians. Their multimillion-dollar gift, channeled through Undue Medical Debt, has wiped out a staggering $550 million in medical debt. This initiative targets low-income families and those facing severe financial hardship, allowing them to focus on health and well-being rather than crippling bills.

The top court Bench headed by Justice Ujjal Bhuyan closed criminal proceedings in the culpable homicide case after noting that two of the three accused persons have died during the pendency of the appeal

Cites HC verdict on Thiruvananthapuram councillors

Ben Stokes made a triumphant return to Test cricket, achieving a historic all-round milestone of over 7,000 runs and 250 wickets, a feat matched only by Jacques Kallis. His impactful bowling display against New Zealand, including a crucial breakthrough and four wickets, revitalized England's efforts after a challenging start. This performance followed a brief suspension for a curfew breach, showcasing Stokes' immediate influence on the field.

To focus on a particular category of grievances during each session

Eight individuals arrested in connection with the alleged theft of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple donations have been remanded to judicial custody until June 29. Investigators have recovered nearly Rs 80 lakh believed to be linked to the embezzled funds. Preliminary findings suggest six of the accused, employed by a bank's outsourced cash management agency, were directly involved in counting the donations when the alleged misappropriation occurred.

In a statement, CPI(M) Tamil Nadu Politburo member K. Balakrishnan alleged the management had housed young women workers from other States in hostel accommodation under exploitative conditions and made them work until midnight, leading to the incident

Post Bihar SIR, its voters' list was pruned by nearly 65 lakh amid allegations by the Opposition and activists that the poll authority was working at the behest of the BJP to disenfranchise citizens for want of documents

A 1992 batch IAS officer Sanjay Jaju has been preferred in spite of presence of two of his batchmates, Jayesh Ranjan and Vikas Raj, owing primarily to his stint in the central services since the formation of Telangana State without any connection whatsoever with the previous BRS government

Rescue operations are being carried out for the third consecutive day at the site of the accident, by NDRF, Indian Army, Kolkata Police and other agencies

Mr. Shah said that the value of the drugs seized between 2004 and 2014 was approximately ₹40,000 crore, whereas the value of the drugs seized between 2014 and 2026 is approximately ₹1.84 lakh crore