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A Wiltshire couple who built a four-bedroom home for their disabled daughter in 2022 now face a council demolition order following a planning dispute. The property, built on Green Belt land, includes a basement and decking that were not part of the approved plans. The couple have appealed to the Planning Inspectorate, with a decision expected in autumn.

In its application, Centre said, “On account of the serious challenges and implications with the implementation of the directions of SC, govt is committed to bring out a policy which will effectively address the observations made by SC, while also ensuring that the direct and indirect impact of the policy is fair and just.”

Chairing the monthly Pragati meeting on Tuesday, Modi is learned to have told the top bureaucrats that such things are “unacceptable” and the system won’t work like this. Modi reviewed six infrastructure projects across railway, road and power sectors, spanning nine states with a cumulative cost of over Rs 30,000 crore. He said infrastructure projects should be viewed and monitored as an integrated whole, rather than as isolated sections, stretches or packages.

Born on January 19, 1946, in Tennessee, Parton grew up in a poor family and was one of 12 children. She began writing songs when she was about six years old. Her first known song, "Little Tiny Tasseltop", was about a corncob doll made with corn-silk hair. Parton was married to Carl Dean from 1966 until his death in 2025. He generally stayed away from the public spotlight.

Prashant Kishor has thrown down the gauntlet to both Bihar's Chief Minister and opposition leader, challenging them to take their matriculation exams. He proposed that the education minister raise this topic at the upcoming cabinet meeting. This challenge follows the education minister's suggestion for Tejashwi Yadav to pass his exams. Kishor emphasized the need for leaders who inspire trust among the youth by demonstrating their academic capability.

Venkata Narasamamba Vasamsetty, a lawful permanent resident, recently found herself in a troubling situation when ICE officials detained her, despite a judge terminating her immigration case in May. She has always been compliant with check-ins and carried the judge's order. Now, as she faces detention in Georgia, her family is urgently seeking help to ensure her release.

Food and Drugs Administration officials inspected ten prominent Bengaluru clubs on Tuesday. Several clubs were found violating food safety and hygiene regulations. Issues included unhygienic food handling and improper storage practices. Label violations were also noted on food products found at one club. These inspections are part of an ongoing drive to ensure compliance.

In a troubling turn of events, a second deputy from Habersham County, Jonathan Thomas, has been dismissed and arrested for misusing surveillance technology. He reportedly accessed the license plate reader system for personal use, following a similar incident involving former deputy Christian Brewer. As a response, the sheriff's office is enhancing regulations around sensitive data access, part of a broader state investigation into data misuse incidents.

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic were knocked out in the first round of the US Open mixed doubles after losing to doubles specialists Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten 1-4, 4-2 (10-2). The top-seeded pair started strongly but failed to maintain their advantage. Patten and Siniakova advanced to the quarterfinals, while other stars including Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz also featured.

A former Bank of America investment banker has been accused by the SEC of tipping a longtime friend about a confidential $8.1 billion South Jersey Industries takeover. The friend allegedly bought $53 million worth of shares and made $18.5 million after the deal was announced. Both men deny the insider-trading allegations and face legal action.

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has rejected claims it failed to submit the names of excluded Asian Games tennis players to the IOA, with TimesofIndia.com accessing a July 3 letter seeking their inclusion. AITA argued event-specific selections would maximise medal prospects, but the Sports Ministry has stood by its strict Asia-ranking criteria despite criticism from ex-player Rohan Bopanna.

Islam Makhachev believes Movsar Evloev has a strong chance to beat Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333. He pointed to Evloev’s youth and said Volkanovski is no longer at his peak. Volkanovski, meanwhile, has admitted a poor showing could make him consider retirement. The title fight is scheduled for October 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

Coach Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots has pointed out the team’s critical lack of depth, igniting a conversation regarding player significance and roster dynamics. With numerous recent player changes, Vrabel elaborated that his focus lies in developing late-round draft picks and backup talent. The Patriots are determined to bolster their team’s resilience in anticipation of the new season.

Anaya Bangar can play elite women's cricket in Australia starting March 2027. Cricket Australia confirmed her eligibility under its inclusion policy. This decision offers a pathway to the Women's Big Bash League. She must still earn a franchise contract through her performances. Her journey offers a potential path for transgender athletes in sports.

Uttar Pradesh RERA has provided a four-month extension for eligible real estate projects, taking into consideration the geopolitical situation in the Middle East and its repercussions on the industry. This newfound leeway allows project registration validity and completion deadlines to be extended until October 2026. Automatic extensions will be granted to qualifying projects post-verification; however, those with Completion or Occupancy Certificates are excluded from this relief.

This Sunday marks the launch of Nasa's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a groundbreaking observatory aimed at enhancing our understanding of dark energy and dark matter in the universe. Additionally, it will explore exoplanets beyond our solar system. By conducting expansive wide-field surveys, it will work alongside Hubble and James Webb to map billions of galaxies and cosmic structures, promising exciting advancements in astronomical research.