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The picture of Bharat Math astride a lion at Raj Bhavan’s central hall, where the World Environment Day inauguration was scheduled to be held, emerged as a sore point between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government and the Governor’s office, prompting Agriculture Minister P. Prasad to skip the event.

IUML State general secretary P.M.A. Salam has demanded that the government declare a separate holiday on Saturday rather than scrapping the previously announced holiday on Friday.

Noshaba Shehzad, a Pakistani businesswoman, is accused of running an ISI-backed spy ring in India, using her travel agency to recruit influencers and facilitate covert operations. She allegedly exploited religious pilgrimages and manipulated visa processes with the help of Pakistani officials to funnel funds and operatives into India.

11-year-old girl succumbed to injuries after being denied timely treatment; political outrage intensifies

Amidst dating rumors, RJ Mahvash lauded Yuzvendra Chahal's unwavering dedication during IPL 2025. Despite suffering three fractures, including fractured ribs and a bowling finger, the leg-spinner played the entire season for Punjab Kings. Mahvash highlighted Chahal's warrior spirit and the team's resilience, even in their narrow final defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, visited the ISKCON Temple in New Delhi, engaging in rituals and prayers amidst chants. This spiritual visit followed his trip to Ayodhya, where he praised the Ram temple and the kindness of the Indian people. Musk is in India to explore green technology with Servotech, balancing business with cultural immersion.

Chess legend Susan Polgar appreciates Prime Minister Narendra Modi's encouragement of Indian chess talent. She recalls receiving a letter from him. This recognized her work with young players. PM Modi also congratulated D Gukesh on defeating Magnus Carlsen. Gukesh later won against Arjun Erigaisi. Hikaru Nakamura then defeated Gukesh. Nakamura tied with Gukesh in third position at Norway Chess.

Sharmistha Panoli, a law student, was granted interim bail by the Calcutta High Court after being arrested for a video allegedly hurting religious sentiments. Her father acknowledged disapproving of some of her social media content and revealed her health issues. The court mandated she surrender her passport and cooperate with the investigation, also ordering police protection due to threats.

In a tragic incident in Pune's Hinjawadi area, a 25-year-old IT professional, Abhilasha Bhausaheb Kothimbhire, ended her life by jumping from the 21st floor of a building. Arriving at the Crown Green Society early morning, she visited a friend before taking the extreme step. A suicide note revealed her despair and apologies to her parents and friends for her decision.

Bengaluru Police have filed an FIR against the RCB franchise, DNA Entertainment Networks, and the KSCA Administrative Committee following the tragic stampede on Wednesday that resulted in 11 fatalities. The FIR, registered at Cubbon Park Police Station, cites criminal negligence.

Ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, the government is implementing heightened security measures, deploying 581 CAPF companies, jammers, drones, and K9 units. Scheduled from July 3 to August 9, the pilgrimage will see signal jammers used for convoy protection against IED threats. Security forces will be stationed along the Pahalgam and Baltal routes, utilizing ROPs, QATs, BDS, and advanced surveillance technologies.

Kapil Dev expressed his sorrow over the tragic deaths of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations, emphasizing that lives are more valuable than celebrations and urging better safety measures for future events. He also wished the Indian team success in their upcoming Test tour of England, highlighting the importance of teamwork.

Following the recent death of CPI (Maoist) leader Nambala Keshav Rao, sources report another senior Maoist, Gautam alias Sudhakar, has been killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. Sudhakar, a central committee member with a Rs 40 lakh bounty, was reportedly gunned down during an anti-Naxalite operation in the Indravati National Park area.

In a controversial move, Trump has barred foreign students with Harvard-hosted visas, citing national security concerns. The order suspends new admissions and reviews existing visas, impacting over 10,000 students. Accusations include unreported disciplinary issues and ties to the Chinese government. This decision raises concerns about the future of international students in the U.S.

Fossil discoveries in central Utah reveal a diverse ecosystem 100 million years ago, with at least six distinct types of dinosaur eggs found. These eggshells indicate multiple oviraptorosaur species coexisted, alongside ornithopods and crocodylomorphs. Analysis of the eggs provides insights into nesting behaviors, soil conditions, and the rich microhabitats that supported this ancient environment.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the IPL 2025 champions, have pledged Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the 11 fans who tragically died in a stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during victory celebrations. The incident occurred amidst massive crowds eager to see Virat Kohli and his teammates.

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) executed 'Operation Spider’s Web,' a covert drone strike deep inside Russia, reportedly damaging 41 warplanes across four air bases. President Zelenskyy hailed the 18-month operation as historic, claiming it hit 34% of Russia's strategic missile carriers. The SBU released video evidence of the FPV drone attacks, launched from hidden compartments in trucks near the airfields.