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Apple unveils iOS 27: Gemini Siri, softer Liquid Glass, speed boost for older iPhones

Times of India - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 18:28
Apple unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 on Monday, framing the release as a year of fixes rather than reinvention. A new slider tames Liquid Glass, a rewritten CPU scheduler delivers measurable speed gains down to the iPhone 11, and the long-delayed Siri AI finally ships—built on Apple's next-gen Foundation Models, trained in partnership with Google's Gemini, with English rolling out first.
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DU professor's murder: Recces, WhatsApp calls and forged IDs point to a plot mapped in advance

Times of India - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 18:24
A Delhi University professor's murder on June 3 appears to have been premeditated by her tenants, who were reportedly angered by her refusal to sell her ancestral home. The couple allegedly conducted reconnaissance and planned the murder after the professor agreed to meet them on June 3.
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8 dead, 6 critical after explosion at Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited plant

Hindu - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 18:08
The major industrial accident occurred at RINL, the corporate entity of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), when a ladle exploded and released hundreds of tonnes of molten steel; Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expresses grief over the mishap
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House pattas will be given to eligible SC/ST families within 5 years: Minister Vanni Arasu

Hindu - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 18:07
He says the initiative to grant house e-pattas was among the government’s top priorities and improving the condition of SC/ST hostels is another of its priorities
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Congress’ electoral strategy weakened TMC, CPI(M) and DMK: Thirumavalavan

Hindu - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 17:56
Speaking at a meeting of the INDIA bloc in New Delhi, he says the party’s approach has caused dissatisfaction among several constituents and calls upon it to explore ways to further strengthen and consolidate the alliance
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US judge strikes down Donald Trump's $100k visa fee, calls it unlawful

Times of India - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 17:45
A US federal judge has ruled against a $100,000 fee imposed by former President Donald Trump on new H-1B visas. The judge found the fee unlawful. This fee significantly increased the cost for highly skilled foreign workers seeking to enter the United States. The ruling came after a lawsuit filed by state attorneys general.
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Chhagan Bhujbal sidelined, NCP’s Rajendra Jain files nomination for Rajya Sabha

Hindu - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 17:37
NCP(SP) leader Supriya Sule bats for Bhujbal, says his leadership deserves a national platform
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BGB delegation arrives in India for border talks with BSF

Hindu - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 17:33
The talks are taking place against the backdrop of tensions between the two border-guarding forces over allegations by Bangladesh that the BSF has been sending undocumented Bangladeshis across the border through multiple land entry points.
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'Almost got into a fight’: Donald Trump-Netanyahu tensions flare over Lebanon

Times of India - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 17:28
US President Trump reportedly clashed with Israeli PM Netanyahu over recent military actions in Lebanon and Iran. A senior US envoy suggested a near confrontation, with Trump urging restraint to avoid derailing diplomatic efforts with Iran. Trump publicly called for an immediate ceasefire, emphasizing his role in brokering a deal.
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Nightclub controversy! England captain Ben Stokes faces ECB probe

Times of India - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 17:22
England's preparations for the second Test against New Zealand are marred by controversy as captain Ben Stokes and all-rounder Gus Atkinson face an investigation for an alleged breach of team protocols. The ECB confirmed an incident occurred at a nightclub early Monday morning, with further details pending the investigation's completion.
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Akhilesh spreading ‘fabricated lies’ about Ram temple, says BJP

Hindu - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 17:08
Temple trust says “nothing noteworthy has come to light yet” in the audit; Akhilesh Yadav calls response “suspicious”; BJP says “narrative of lies will never succeed” and SP will lose 2027 polls
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Not in room, yet in conversation: CJP crawls into INDIA bloc huddle

Times of India - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 17:07
Opposition leaders at the INDIA bloc meeting discussed the emerging youth-led Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). While some expressed concerns about its intent, others, including Omar Abdullah and Mamata Banerjee, supported engaging with the movement, viewing it as a sign of genuine youth dissent and a healthy space for civil movements.
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Strategic, all-weather Zojila Tunnel between Kashmir and Kargil to see final breakthrough

Hindu - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 17:00
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to oversee the final blasting from the Kargil side on June 9; the 13.14 km-long tunnel cuts through the mighty Himalayas at an altitude of 11,578 feet and connects the Kashmir valley with Ladakh’s Kargil
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Solar firms move Karnataka HC over “unreasonable” domestic-cell mandate

Hindu - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 16:59
The writ petition challenges Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) orders that enforce ALMM List-II — the approved list of domestic solar-cell manufacturers — for projects commissioned on or after June 1, 2026
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Major IAS reshuffle in Kerala; B. Ashok is Principal Secretary, Higher Education, and N. Prashanth, Special Secretary, Sports

Hindu - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 16:56
Rathan U. Kelkar will hold full additional charge as Secretary to the newly-formed Department for the Welfare of the Elderly as well as the departments of Coastal Shipping and Inland Navigation, and Information and Public Relations
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