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In a statement, former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said religious processions are an integral part of the region's cultural and spiritual heritage

Adani Airport Holdings Limited says Prix Versailles, one of the leading architecture and design awards, recognised the two airports

The couple, originally from Visakhapatnam, arrived at the homestay in Tipridhar late Sunday

FIFA has cleared Australian video review official Shaun Evans of any wrongdoing after investigating a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist symbol. The governing body's disciplinary committee found no evidence of a breach, accepting Evans' explanation of an unintentional, subconscious twitch. Anti-discrimination groups had called for his removal, but FIFA's ruling allows him to continue at the World Cup.

On June 16, 1963, Valentina Tereshkova, a 26-year-old textile worker, became the first woman in space aboard Vostok 6. Her flight, a political statement by Nikita Khrushchev, lasted nearly three days, completing 48 orbits. Tereshkova's achievement, despite lacking formal pilot or engineering training, was celebrated globally, though she never flew again.

The bypoll was necessitated after S. Jayakumar of the AIADMK resigned his seat and joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) within two weeks of being elected.

He wondered whether the Chief Minister expected him to remain silent for six months even when the safety and lives of children had become a matter of concern.

The Srikakulam leader said a clean image would be the top priority in screening new entrants ahead of the local body and 2029 polls

Amid defection rumors, Uddhav Thackeray has convened a crucial meeting of Shiv Sena (UBT) legislators on June 22. This comes as Shinde faction leaders claim their 'Operation Tiger' to bring over Sena (UBT) MPs and MLAs is in its final stages. Sanjay Raut has dismissed these claims, accusing the BJP of orchestrating splits.

India's Army Air Defence is enhancing its training with three new aerial target systems to counter evolving drone threats. These include rocket-propelled targets for high-speed missile simulation, swarm drone replicators for multi-target engagement, and multirotor copters mimicking slow-moving helicopters. This procurement aims to bolster preparedness against a wide array of modern aerial adversaries.

Executive producer of 'Love Island USA,' James Barker, has passed away at the age of 40 while filming the latest season in Fiji. ITV America and Peacock confirmed his unexpected passing due to a medical emergency. Barker was a highly valued member of the production team, credited with revolutionizing the show.

Former Assembly Secretaries and officials will train the MLAs on the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly and on the functioning of specific government departments. Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar said 146 MLAs were first-time legislators and several of them were youngsters.

In a Facebook post, she alleges that the core idea of films ‘Dridam’ and ‘Bhoothakalam’ are lifted from stories and videos she had shared on her social media timeline in the past

MP M. Sribharat and Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore joined the event, the third under the initiative, before the June 21 mass demonstration on Beach Road

Candidates can travel free on showing their hall ticket, with extra buses and help desks at major stations

The mishap took place in the Gajapati Nagar area under the Maitree Vihar Police Station limit, on the road connecting Acharya Vihar to Nalco Square in the city, on June 15

For years, the Fab Four debate searched endlessly for a winner. As Kane Williamson becomes the first member of the quartet to retire, this is not a ranking but a reflection. Amid Kohli's intensity, Smith's absurdity and Root's volume, Williamson quietly went about his business. From match-winning runs and captaincy highs to carrying the heaviest individual load, the New Zealander built a career defined by greatness without the noise.

Shiv Sena leader Krupal Tumane claims seven Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are in final stages of joining Eknath Shinde's faction under 'Operation Tiger'. This move, expected before the Monsoon Session, would bolster the NDA's Lok Sabha numbers. Thackeray's party, however, dismisses these claims, asserting unity.