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England have named a 17-man squad for the five-match T20I series against India, handing all-rounder James Coles his maiden call-up. Harry Brook will captain the side, with Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker and Saqib Mahmood returning. Injuries rule out Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton. The series begins on July 1, with Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer among the key names.

Cameron Jordan and Quenton Nelson returned to the NFL Top 100 after multi-year absences. Jordan’s selection comes days after the Saints veteran hinted that 2026 could be his final NFL season, while Nelson earned recognition after another dominant year anchoring the Colts’ offensive line.

A deadly Aliganj fire investigation reveals the building was approved for residential use but later converted to a commercial complex. Officials are probing lapses by 16 individuals, including former employees, for alleged negligence in monitoring and approvals. The Lucknow Municipal Corporation had been collecting commercial property tax since 2022, indicating awareness of its use. The probe aims to uncover administrative negligence and regulatory violations contributing to the tragedy.

Pune Municipal Corporation proceedings were disrupted by opposition corporators protesting alleged BJP aggression with construction helmets and black armbands. This follows a chaotic previous meeting. Meanwhile, Uddhav Thackeray indicated he would soon address his party's recent setback, with six Lok Sabha MPs defecting to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. Shinde welcomed the MPs, calling it a continuation of his movement to preserve Balasaheb Thackeray's ideology.

Europe is battling a severe heatwave, with red alerts issued across multiple nations. France is particularly hard-hit, facing record temperatures and tragic heat-related deaths, including young children. Schools are closing, and transport is disrupted as the continent grapples with extreme conditions. Scientists link this intense heat to accelerating climate change, warning of more frequent and severe heatwaves globally.

Cricket legend Clive Lloyd has lauded teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, believing he has the makings of a future star. Lloyd, who faced formidable pace attacks, suggested Sooryavanshi's skills would have been a significant challenge. He also urged for the youngster's natural playing style to be preserved. This praise follows Sooryavanshi's record-breaking 11-ball fifty for India A, fueling anticipation for his potential international debut in Ireland.

A tragic industrial accident at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas facility has claimed at least 13 lives, including Indian nationals, and injured 66. The blast at the Barzan gas supply facility, ruled an accident, occurred Sunday night. Despite the incident, Qatar's energy minister assured that domestic needs and LNG exports remain unaffected, though repairs will take time.

Kieron Pollard has etched his name in T20 history, surpassing Chris Gayle to become the format's leading run-scorer during Major League Cricket 2026. The West Indian veteran achieved this milestone with an unbeaten century, accumulating 14,582 runs. Pollard highlighted the unique challenge of his middle-order role, expressing pride in his generation's embrace of franchise cricket, which has now become a global phenomenon.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF to the kin of each deceased; injured to get ₹50,000

A three-part series on Bengaluru’s long association with the game of football.

Sonu, 35, was held at Bapatla railway station; police say five other members of the Rajasthan-based gang are absconding after the June 14-15 chain-snatching

Forex traders said the rupee witnessed volatility as steady debt and deposit inflows pulled the domestic currency in one way, while the lack of clarity on the West Asia peace deal and a firm dollar pulled it the other way

A Maharashtra consumer commission has ordered Skoda and its dealer to pay Rs 3 lakh to a customer whose premium car was stuck at a service centre for 58 days due to a starting issue. The commission found both parties liable for deficiency in service, rejecting the dealer's excuse of imported spare parts.

A devastating fire swept through a coaching-cum-gaming zone in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday afternoon, claiming the lives of at least 12 young students. Fourteen fire tenders battled the blaze that erupted around 3 pm. While authorities are investigating the exact origin, the incident has sent shockwaves through the city, with many others reportedly injured in the tragedy.

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