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SIT members Amrit Abhijat, Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism and Culture Department, and Praveen Kumar, ADG, Lucknow Zone, conducted a detailed inspection of the entire building for over an hour in the morning; a team from the Uttar Pradesh Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) also collected crucial evidence from the site

Pakistan's Women's T20 World Cup campaign is marred by internal strife, with reports of player-management friction and selection disputes. Following a string of losses, captain Fatima Sana admitted the team played its 'worst cricket.' Allegations include disagreements over player selection and disciplinary issues, casting a shadow over their performance despite positive pre-tournament preparations.

It has been more than a month since Deepak Joy, Thripunithura MLA, resigned from the position of the Deputy Mayor as well as the councillor after his win in the Assembly polls

India youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's reaction to younger brother Ashirvad's latest century has gone viral on social media. Vaibhav shared an Instagram story after the 10-year-old smashed 168 off 119 balls, including 19 fours and six sixes. Already making waves in Bihar cricket, Ashirvad recently scored 103 off 87 in a practice match, drawing praise from fans and family alike.

“All the agencies are working together. We have rescued 21 persons of which three have died,” said Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at the accident site, adding 18 are still trapped and contact has been established with them

Nearly two months after their rescue, 11 Siberian huskies and a German shepherd remain in Gajularamaram shelter. Chargesheet yet to be filed against accused.

I think he decided to take revenge on that day for that humiliation he had been forced to suffer and now he is busy with the 'todh-phod ki rajniti', says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

Senior IAS officer Sanjay Jaju to retire in February 2029, likely after next Assembly elections

Officials also searched the residences of his close aides and his relatives

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 to secure their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 41-year-old became the first player to score in six different World Cups and Portugal’s all-time leading World Cup scorer with 10 goals. Ronaldo also matched Lionel Messi and Michael Laudrup as both his country's youngest and oldest World Cup scorer.

A frantic rescue operation is underway in West Kolkata after an under-construction warehouse collapsed, trapping over 20 workers. Cranes, bulldozers, and specialized teams are working tirelessly to free those buried under the debris. Eleven injured have been rescued and hospitalized. Authorities are deploying advanced equipment, including sniffer dogs and drones, to locate survivors amidst the wreckage.

Excitement is building in Ireland for 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential India debut in the upcoming T20I series. His IPL exploits have generated significant buzz, with fans from across Europe eager to witness the event. Former cricketer MV Narasimha Rao believes Sooryavanshi's style resembles Gary Sobers and advises the young talent to stay grounded amidst the growing hype.

The Parai is at the forefront of discussions of caste empowerment. It has played an undeniable role in enabling the migration of the oppressed from the margins to the mainstream. But under that history is a fact: the Parai was, first, a language – and so, just as much, an identity

India and the US concluded ministerial talks on a proposed trade deal, aiming for an interim pact before a US tariff deadline next month. Discussions focused on market access, digital trade, and reducing barriers. This follows recent high-level meetings and aims to deepen economic ties, with both nations reviewing progress on key trade elements and potential tariff adjustments.

According to Lavrov, Putin agreed to proposals put forward by the United States during the Alaska meeting and reached an understanding with Trump on how the fighting in Ukraine could be brought to an end and how broader discussions could proceed afterwards. Lavrov said Russia remained committed to those agreements and would not support alternative interim arrangements or bend to ultimatums.

A recovery in South Korean markets and supportive global developments also aided the rally. The Sensex climbed almost 791 points to settle at 76,991, while the Nifty 50 gained about 198 points to close at 24,022.

A total of 83 individuals were reported as affected by the incident that occurred on June 21.

Dr. Anbumani, accompanied by his wife and Dharmapuri MLA Sowmiya Anbumani and other family members, visited his parents on the occasion of their 61st wedding anniversary