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Barcelona ended their title-winning La Liga campaign with a 3-1 victory over Real Betis, becoming the first club to win all 19 home matches in a 38-game season. Raphinha scored twice, while Robert Lewandowski received an emotional farewell from home supporters.

The Central Information Commission ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India is not a public authority under the RTI Act, stating it is an autonomous private body not owned, controlled, or substantially funded by the government, making RTI provisions inapplicable to it

JSW Energy has sold 2.5 crore shares in JSW Steel for Rs 3,150 crore through a bulk deal on the NSE. The company said the move is part of a strategic liquidity release aimed at strengthening capital allocation and growth plans

United Breweries Ltd has announced the closure of its Ludhiana brewery unit in Punjab from June 30, following a long-term capacity lease agreement with a contract brewer. The company said beer supply in Punjab and neighbouring states will remain unaffected

Indian archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam has been selected for the 2026 Asian Games, marking her fourth appearance. The Vijayawada-based athlete has multiple Asian Games medals and an impressive international record across World Cups and World Championships.

V D Satheesan officially assumed office as Kerala Chief Minister, leading a 21-member cabinet that held its first meeting amid heavy rain in Thiruvananthapuram. The new government marks a political shift after 10 years, with key decisions expected soon

Maruti Suzuki India has started commercial production at the second plant of its Kharkhoda facility in Haryana, boosting capacity. The expansion increases total annual production to 26.5 lakh units across India as the company strengthens manufacturing and export capabilities

A 25-year-old Indian student from Telangana, Navya Gadusu, died in a road accident near Chicago while six others were injured. The crash occurred in Indiana after a collision involving a slow-moving minivan. US authorities are investigating the incident.

The Congress government in Telangana faces criticism for appointing retired officials and political defectors to advisory and nominated posts, allegedly deviating from its Udaipur Declaration. Several key appointments, including former bureaucrats and BRS leaders, have triggered political controversy.

India’s hospitality sector recorded hotel investments worth about $567 million across 28 transactions in 2025, according to JLL. Tier II and III cities emerged as key growth drivers, while luxury and upscale hotels continued to dominate investment activity nationwide

Residents of five villages in Adilabad laid siege to a power substation in Degama village, protesting erratic electricity supply and unscheduled power cuts. Villagers said they faced hardship in daily life and farming activities due to repeated outages.

BRS leaders staged protests in Karimnagar and Sircilla demanding the resignation of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, holding him morally responsible for a POCSO case involving his son. Demonstrations included slogans, rasta roko and police intervention to control tensions.

A fresh petition filed in the Supreme Court has sought an immediate transition of NEET-UG to a computer-based test mode, citing repeated paper leak controversies and security lapses in the current pen-and-paper system. The plea also seeks structural reforms, including replacement of the National Testing Agency with an independent examination authority and implementation of advanced cybersecurity safeguards.

V.D. Satheesan was sworn in as Kerala’s 13th Chief Minister, marking the return of a Congress-led UDF government after 10 years. The grand ceremony at Thiruvananthapuram’s Central Stadium saw top national leaders and state ministers attend the high-profile event.

Gold and silver prices remained volatile on Monday as rising tensions in West Asia, stronger US Treasury yields and persistent inflation concerns impacted global markets. While gold edged higher on MCX, silver stayed under pressure amid weaker investment demand and global uncertainty

Crude oil prices surged as Brent crossed $111 per barrel amid rising US-Iran tensions and renewed supply disruption fears. WTI and MCX crude also gained sharply after reported attacks in the UAE and Saudi Arabia and concerns over Strait of Hormuz.

Director Sivakumar Murugesan’s ‘Seyon’, starring Sivakarthikeyan and Baghyashrii Borse, has officially gone on floors in Madurai with a grand pooja ceremony attended by Kamal Haasan. The rural commercial entertainer is produced by RaajKamal Films International and is slated for release in October

Bank of India has increased interest rates on medium- and long-term fixed deposits below Rs 3 crore with effect from today. The revised rates offer up to 6.70 per cent annually, while senior and super senior citizens will continue to receive additional benefits

Telangana continues to reel under a severe heatwave with temperatures ranging between 41°C and 44°C across several districts. Adilabad recorded the highest at 44.3°C. IMD data shows rising night temperatures and widespread discomfort across northern, western and urban regions.

A tractor driver died after his vehicle overturned while allegedly trying to escape police in Karimnagar district. The driver was transporting illegal sand when the incident occurred. Police said he lost control after entering paddy fields and hit a stone.

Actor Anupam Kher supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to save fuel and adopt sustainable travel habits. Sharing a video from his Jaipur-Delhi Vande Bharat train journey, the actor encouraged people to use public transport, avoid unnecessary car use and make small lifestyle changes.

Wellness experts suggest that short exposure to morning sunlight may help improve sleep quality and daytime alertness by regulating the body’s internal clock. Simple habits like morning walks or balcony time are gaining popularity as easy lifestyle changes for better health.

Bharat Singh Chauhan has been re-elected unopposed as Chairman of the Commonwealth Chess Association for 2026–2030. Elections were held in Sri Lanka, with key posts filled unanimously. The association also announced the launch of the Commonwealth School Chess Championship in 2026.

Sunil Gavaskar criticised Rajasthan Royals for handing Donovan Ferreira the 18th over in a crucial IPL match, calling it a “suicidal move”. He also praised Mitchell Starc’s decisive spell, discussed Punjab Kings’ playoff hopes and doubted MS Dhoni’s return for CSK.