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In a shocking turn of events, Pune Rural police revealed that realtor Ketan Agarwal's fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her boyfriend, Chetan Chaudhary, allegedly rehearsed his murder before pushing him off a cliff at Lohagad Fort. The couple confessed to practicing the act on a hill near Market Yard. Police are planning a scene reconstruction and gait analysis of Chaudhary.

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A 13-year-old parrot named Mithu faces a life-threatening condition as a large, calcified egg is stuck in its pelvic region, preventing natural laying. Unable to find specialized avian surgery in Kolkata, Mithu's family is taking the bird to Delhi for an expensive operation. Veterinarians are exploring affordable options to save the beloved pet, highlighting the challenges of reproductive disorders in caged birds.

Veteran theatre director, actor and producer Vijaya Mehta, one of the most influential figures in modern Marathi theatre, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91. She breathed her last at her residence, leaving behind a rich legacy that transformed the landscape of Indian theatre.

ExtraEmily has been banned from Twitch after a June 28 IRL stream showed her nearly crashing while reading chat during a drive. The incident revived concerns about distracted driving and followed previous controversies, including a viewbotting dispute and an earlier driving-related suspension. The latest ban has again sparked debate over safety rules for livestreamers and the responsibility creators have while broadcasting in public.

Tragedy struck Lahore as the roof of a private tuition centre, operating from an under-construction building, collapsed, claiming the lives of at least 14 young students aged seven to thirteen. Twenty others, including a teacher, were injured and hospitalized. Authorities have arrested the contractor as rescue efforts continue, with fears the death toll may rise.

The US Supreme Court has delivered a significant blow to President Trump's executive order, upholding birthright citizenship for children born on American soil to undocumented or temporary visa holders. In a 6-3 decision, the court affirmed that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to nearly all individuals born in the U.S., reaffirming over a century of legal precedent. This ruling removes a key immigration initiative from the administration's agenda.

A viral video proved crucial in recovering the knife used in a Mumbai local train stabbing. A hotel manager alerted police after his staff found the weapon, leading to its recovery. The accused, arrested for fatally stabbing a co-passenger after an argument, had his custody extended until July 6. Investigators are probing the motive and whether the knife was used previously.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in trading for Columbus Blue Jackets’ defenseman Zach Werenski, who had a Norris Trophy-winning campaign, according to reports. The price for such a move would be massive, say NHL analysts, and Auston Matthews' friendship with Werenski has become another talking point surrounding Toronto's pursuit of the star defenseman.

A Hindu law student and temple priest, Subhash Deuri, was allegedly abducted and assaulted in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Unidentified men held him captive, subjected him to torture, and forced him to arrange ransom payments. He was later found unconscious and hospitalized. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the incident, with no police complaint yet lodged.

Appearing for the Centre, Attorney General R Venkataramani argued that any judicial intervention in the allocation process at this stage could unsettle the government's national ethanol blending policy. He submitted that the 20 per cent ethanol blending programme remained an ongoing experiment and that its impact would become clearer by next year, reported news agency PTI.

Iran has confidently declared its readiness to maintain order in the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that foreign intervention is unnecessary and could destabilize the region. Furthermore, discussions with the US, arranged by Qatar, are expected to focus on the existing interim agreement rather than on new negotiations for a final settlement. Ongoing dialogue with Washington occurs through established political channels.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's political influence is growing, but a presidential bid remains out of reach. Despite meeting the age and residency requirements, the Constitution's natural-born citizen clause disqualifies him, as he was born in Uganda. Mamdani, however, expressed contentment with the current constitutional framework, emphasizing his focus on New York City.

India's economy shows resilience despite global turbulence, with an interim Iran-US peace deal potentially boosting supply chains and easing geopolitical pressures, according to the RBI's Financial Stability Report. While macroeconomic fundamentals are strong, the nation remains vulnerable to imported energy price shocks. The report highlights sustained economic activity but warns of inflation risks from supply disruptions and potential fiscal deficit pressures.

Meta has defended its contractors posing as teenagers to test rival AI chatbots on sensitive topics like suicide and drugs. The company claims this is standard practice for ensuring AI safety and age-appropriateness, though rivals like OpenAI, Google, and Character. AI deny authorizing such testing. The project reportedly involved thousands of prompts and images, raising questions about data usage and AI safety protocols.

A Mumbai mother defied dire predictions after her son Vihaan's autism diagnosis, refusing to let it define his potential. Despite early struggles with communication and societal judgment, Sayuri Dalvi's unwavering support and focus on shared activities like running helped Vihaan thrive. Now 21, he drives, writes, and inspires thousands, proving that limitations are often societal, not inherent.

Lohagad Fort was temporarily closed Tuesday as police investigate the Ketan Agarwal murder. Accused Chetan Chaudhary will undergo forensic gait analysis to verify his presence at the fort on the day of the incident. Investigators also plan a fresh crime scene reconstruction with Chaudhary and hope to recover his alleged attire. Both Chaudhary and co-accused Siya Goyal are in police custody until July 3.

Europe, once crafted to stay warm during harsh winters, now grapples with a grim new challenge: relentless heatwaves. Buildings that sheltered against frosty temperatures have turned into sweltering traps, revealing a serious flaw in adapting to intense summer heat. With infrastructure buckling under record temperatures and a surge in heat-related fatalities, a fundamental reevaluation of urban planning is desperately needed to face an increasingly hotter reality.

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has exited New York City real estate at a steep loss, selling his stake in struggling landlord A&E Real Estate for just six cents on the dollar. The Bloomberg-reported sale lands as Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rent freeze on one million rent-stabilized apartments squeezes landlords already battered by 2019 rent laws, soaring costs and mounting unpaid rent.