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Panic gripped Maharajganj's Parsa Khurd village after a man, allegedly drunk, climbed an 11,000-volt electricity pole. Villagers watched in fear as the man remained perched for hours, disrupting power supply. Authorities swiftly cut power and launched a risky rescue, safely bringing him down. He later became aggressive, leading to an FIR for endangering public safety.

The fresh norms require the State government to prepare and submit a preliminary report, pre-feasibility report or concept note in tune with what has been stipulated in the 2017 guidelines and with the 2007 final award of the Tribunal

A historic heatwave has put this weekend's Paris Diamond League athletics meet in doubt. French authorities have requested its cancellation, citing immense pressure on emergency services and extreme weather. While organisers initially planned a modified event for elite athletes, the police prefecture has warned of an enforced cancellation if organisers don't comply. This unprecedented heat has already broken national records.

Around 12 passengers injured

The chain got ledged in the door guideway, resulting in the door not closing and the train being unable to leave the station

In Bengal, Amazon’s network includes 03 Fulfilment Centres and 03 Sortation Centres, more than 1050 Amazon Hub Delivery and almost 100 Amazon-owned and Partner Delivery Stations across the state

Shweta was produced before the 47th ACMM court, which remanded her to seven days of police custody

The United Nations verified 38,558 grave violations, which affected 24,174 children in 2025 (15,493 boys, 7,990 girls, 691 sex unknown), the highest number of children affected by grave violations since the beginning of the mandate

“We will send a resignation letter as a birthday gift, please just stamp it with your thumb,” says Abhijeet Dipke

Global market jitters over Middle East tensions have eased following a US-Iran ceasefire, improving the outlook for Indian corporate profitability. Crisil Ratings now anticipates a smaller 100-basis-point decline in operating margins for fiscal 2027, down from a previous 200-basis-point estimate. While most sectors are expected to see minimal disruption, some like airlines and specialty chemicals remain under pressure due to persistent input cost challenges.

If selected, Sooryavanshi will be 15 years and 91 days old, younger than Sachin Tendulkar was when he made his international debut against Pakistan in 1989 at the age of 16 years and 205 days.

A home guard with Gurgaon Police faced immediate removal from duty after a viral video captured him allegedly hurling abuse at an auto-rickshaw driver. The incident reportedly began when the driver refused a free ride, citing a prior app booking. The driver's account suggests the officer boarded his auto and demanded a free trip. Gurgaon Police confirmed the action, initiating departmental proceedings and vowing further steps based on inquiry findings.

"Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji. He is making commendable efforts towards the implementation of the National Education Policy, which seeks to make India a hub for knowledge, learning and innovation. Praying for his long and healthy life," Modi wrote on X. The post now carries a community note, which is a user-contributed fact-check or contextual note added to X posts.

The trains that will run on India’s first bullet train corridor will be manufactured indigenously. And that will be a feat for India’s engineering capabilities. A Rs 866.87 crore contract has been awarded to BEML Limited by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Chennai for manufacturing two prototype bullet train or high-speed train sets.

Delhi University's undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are set to commence with the CSAS portal opening on June 27. Admissions will exclusively rely on CUET UG 2026 scores, offering over 71,000 seats across various programs. Students should prepare their documents and monitor the official portal for application steps, which involve registration, preference filling, and seat allotment rounds. The academic session begins July 21.

A BJP corporator in Agra staged a unique protest for his birthday, standing knee-deep in a filthy drain to highlight the municipal corporation's alleged neglect of drainage works. Despite numerous complaints over three years, the drain remains unrepaired and uncleaned, impacting residents and leading to tragic incidents. Local citizens are threatening further action if the issue isn't addressed.

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif cautioned young Tilak Varma, newly appointed T20I vice-captain, that the role offers no job security. Kaif highlighted recent instances like Axar Patel and Shubman Gill losing their positions despite leadership roles, emphasizing that consistent performance is paramount in the current Indian team. He stressed that every player, regardless of designation, must continually prove their worth to retain their spot in the playing XI.

South Africa has made history by reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the first time, securing a crucial 1-0 win against South Korea. Coach Hugo Broos, at 74, became the oldest manager to win a World Cup match. Youngster Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal, showcasing the team's belief and tactical prowess. They now face Canada in the Round of 32.