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Officials also searched the residences of his close aides and his relatives

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 to secure their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 41-year-old became the first player to score in six different World Cups and Portugal’s all-time leading World Cup scorer with 10 goals. Ronaldo also matched Lionel Messi and Michael Laudrup as both his country's youngest and oldest World Cup scorer.

A frantic rescue operation is underway in West Kolkata after an under-construction warehouse collapsed, trapping over 20 workers. Cranes, bulldozers, and specialized teams are working tirelessly to free those buried under the debris. Eleven injured have been rescued and hospitalized. Authorities are deploying advanced equipment, including sniffer dogs and drones, to locate survivors amidst the wreckage.

Excitement is building in Ireland for 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential India debut in the upcoming T20I series. His IPL exploits have generated significant buzz, with fans from across Europe eager to witness the event. Former cricketer MV Narasimha Rao believes Sooryavanshi's style resembles Gary Sobers and advises the young talent to stay grounded amidst the growing hype.

The Parai is at the forefront of discussions of caste empowerment. It has played an undeniable role in enabling the migration of the oppressed from the margins to the mainstream. But under that history is a fact: the Parai was, first, a language – and so, just as much, an identity

India and the US concluded ministerial talks on a proposed trade deal, aiming for an interim pact before a US tariff deadline next month. Discussions focused on market access, digital trade, and reducing barriers. This follows recent high-level meetings and aims to deepen economic ties, with both nations reviewing progress on key trade elements and potential tariff adjustments.

According to Lavrov, Putin agreed to proposals put forward by the United States during the Alaska meeting and reached an understanding with Trump on how the fighting in Ukraine could be brought to an end and how broader discussions could proceed afterwards. Lavrov said Russia remained committed to those agreements and would not support alternative interim arrangements or bend to ultimatums.

A recovery in South Korean markets and supportive global developments also aided the rally. The Sensex climbed almost 791 points to settle at 76,991, while the Nifty 50 gained about 198 points to close at 24,022.

A total of 83 individuals were reported as affected by the incident that occurred on June 21.

Dr. Anbumani, accompanied by his wife and Dharmapuri MLA Sowmiya Anbumani and other family members, visited his parents on the occasion of their 61st wedding anniversary

Trucks carrying arecanut stopped in Maharashtra, samples sent for testing

Elon Musk, once the world's first trillionaire, has seen his net worth dip below the 13-figure mark to $957 billion. A significant sell-off in Tesla and SpaceX shares, following SpaceX's IPO surge, has led to this decline. Concerns over an AI market bubble and potential interest rate hikes are contributing to the downturn in tech stocks.

Polaroid's new campaign is raising alarms about the significant water consumption of AI data centers. Highlighting concerns over the environmental impact, the vintage camera company urges people to enjoy natural water resources before they are depleted. While not anti-digital, Polaroid champions human connection and the preservation of natural elements, sparking a wider debate on AI's resource demands.

Deceased identified as Gokul and Ashwin, both in their early 20s and natives of Irinjalakuda, Thrissur

Has submitted a request to the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) to distribute these certificates to candidates in digital form

Indian Navy warships INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti have arrived in Vietnam, marking a significant step in deepening defense ties. This deployment highlights India's growing naval presence and its commitment to maritime security in Southeast Asia. The visit underscores the strong strategic partnership between India and Vietnam, emphasizing shared concerns for a stable, rules-based maritime order in the Indo-Pacific.

The talks focused on follow-up measures in the key areas of trade, investment and finance, agreed during South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit to India in April

At least 9 people have died and around 69 others have been hospitalised after an ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing plant in the Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. The incident has raised concerns about ammonia poisoning and the dangers associated with industrial gas leaks. So, what exactly is ammonia poisoning? What are the symptoms? How is it treated?