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The Delhi High Court set aside the sentence review board's rejection of Santosh Kumar Singh's premature release plea, citing signs of reformation. Singh, serving a life term for the 1996 rape-murder of Priyadarshini Mattoo, has spent 25 years in jail

sraeli airstrikes and gunfire killed at least 74 Palestinians in Gaza on Monday, including 30 at a crowded café and 23 near aid sites. The attacks come amid intensifying bombardments and growing chaos around Israel-US-backed humanitarian aid distribution hubs

Heavy rains triggered cloudbursts and flash floods in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, killing one and leaving 12 missing. Extensive damage to homes, roads, and livestock was reported. Schools were shut, and travel advisories issued as rivers swelled dangerously close to danger marks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders extended heartfelt wishes to former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on his 76th birthday, praising his lifelong commitment to public service, grassroots leadership, and contributions to Indian politics and nation-building

A fire broke out early Tuesday in the burns ward of Victoria Hospital, Bengaluru, likely due to a short circuit. All 26 inpatients were safely evacuated. The incident follows a series of recent fatal fire accidents in the city

Gregory Gumucio, founder of the "Yoga to the People" chain, was sentenced to four years in prison for conspiring to defraud the IRS. He failed to pay over $2.5 million in taxes while operating a multimillion-dollar international yoga business

Afghanistan is cautiously reopening to tourism, drawing adventurous travelers despite security concerns and Taliban rule. While the regime promotes tourism for economic gain and cultural exchange, critics question ethical implications amid ongoing restrictions on women and international non-recognition of the government

In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court upheld Texas' age-verification law for porn sites, enabling States to more easily regulate kids' online access. The decision introduces a new legal standard and could reshape child privacy and content-access laws nationwide

In Beijing, AI-powered humanoid robots played China's first autonomous 3-on-3 soccer matches, impressing fans more than the nation’s men’s team. The event previewed the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games, showcasing advanced robotics and AI development in sports simulations

62-year-old Venkata Lakshmamma perishes in Potladurthi village when her two-wheeler battery bursts into flames while charging, reigniting EV safety concerns across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray’s MNS to jointly challenge Maharashtra’s amended three-language formula; timing to be finalized amid Ashadhi Ekadashi conflict

Harjit Kaur, mother of jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, and Karanvir Singh were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Batala, Punjab. The attack occurred on Qadian Road. Police have launched a probe into the motive and are searching for the culprits

Brad Pitt’s Los Angeles home was burglarized while he was away promoting his new film F1. Three unidentified suspects broke in and fled with valuables. Police are investigating the incident at the $5.5 million Los Feliz property bought in 2023

Japan executed Takahiro Shiraishi, the "Twitter killer," for murdering and dismembering nine people in 2017. His case shocked the nation. Amid growing debate over capital punishment, authorities defended the execution, citing continued public support and concerns over rising serious crime

KRMB’s 20th special meeting today has come under fire for focusing solely on staff incentives, ignoring the intensifying Andhra Pradesh-Telangana Krishna water dispute. Critics urge the board to prioritise core responsibilities affecting lakhs, especially farmers, over internal pay matters

Hyderabadi sailors achieved historic success at the Langkawi Youth International Regatta, winning one gold and two silver medals. Competing against top Asian nations, they impressed in light winds. Telangana topped India’s medal tally, with nine overall medals across categories

Lakhs of devotees gathered in Puri for Lord Jagannath’s Ratha Yatra. Authorities deployed 10,000 security personnel, AI-enabled CCTV, and NSG snipers. The Odisha government and temple administration assured smooth conduct with new tech like an Integrated Command and Control Centre.

At the SCO Defence Ministers' meet in Qingdao, Rajnath Singh held constructive talks with China’s Admiral Don Jun, urging positive momentum in ties. India declined to endorse the joint declaration due to lack of consensus on terrorism concerns

The UN reports a surge in preventable diseases in Gaza due to water and fuel shortages, with over 19,000 diarrhea cases. Al Aqsa Hospital faced mass casualties. WHO delivered limited aid, while settler violence escalated in the West Bank

Donald Trump’s emotional outburst after a failed Iran-Israel ceasefire underscores his impulsive decision-making style. His language and behavior reflect instinct-driven thinking, raising concerns about leadership stability amid conflict. Critics urge greater deliberation in global diplomacy

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee condemned the extrajudicial killing of 17-year-old Ehsan Shah by Pakistan’s Frontier Corps, calling it part of systemic violence in Balochistan. His mother’s emotional plea underscored rising abuses, disappearances, and intimidation faced by Baloch civilians

Civilians in Gaza face escalating dangers, including toxic plastic burning for cooking amid severe fuel shortages. Ongoing shelling, aid-site shootings, and collapsing healthcare deepen the crisis. UN reports highlight growing famine, blocked humanitarian access, and disrupted education for thousands

A groundbreaking study reveals the earliest evidence of rice in the Pacific Islands, found in Guam’s Ritidian Beach Cave. It confirms that early seafarers from the Philippines brought domesticated rice 3,500 years ago, suggesting intentional migration and ceremonial use

A gunfight erupted between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district after suspicious movement in Basantgarh. With heightened alert post-Pahalgam attack, security is intensified ahead of the Amarnath Yatra starting July 3 amid terror threat