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The Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn consultancy tenders for municipal solid waste management in 12 corporations after criticism over alleged privatisation. Officials clarified the exercise aimed to improve the existing PPP system and said the framework would now be reviewed comprehensively

Ayodhya Police conducted simultaneous raids at the homes of all eight accused arrested in the Ram Temple donations embezzlement case. Investigators have recovered Rs 79.85 lakh so far, and police are expected to seek the accused's custodial remand on Monday

More than 250 CRPF Assistant Commandants received their first promotion after waiting 14-15 years, following Supreme Court intervention and resolution of service issues. Officials said the long-delayed promotions will boost morale and trigger advancement opportunities across lower ranks in the force

Congo DR defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K to reach the knockout stage for the first time. Yoane Wissa scored twice, while Fiston Mayele added another goal as Congo completed a historic comeback after 52 years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's growing self-reliance in defence and aviation during 'Mann Ki Baat', citing the made-in-India C-295 aircraft and indigenous cruise missile. He also praised environmental initiatives, cultural heritage, youth development and urged support for local Ganesh idol makers

The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage concluded with historic milestones from Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Harry Kane. As the Round of 32 begins, dark horses like Cape Verde celebrate progress, while heavyweights Uruguay face a shocking early exit

Shah Rukh Khan recalled a humorous incident from his Pardes days when a fan mistook him for Akshay Kumar at an airport despite asking for his autograph. The actor also spoke about the emotional circumstances surrounding the incident and his upcoming film King.

India's private FM radio industry has urged the government to ease regulations, including permitting news broadcasts, reducing GST and unlocking smartphone FM chips, warning that without urgent reforms the sector faces further decline amid growing competition from digital audio platforms

Indian spinner Radha Yadav opened up about returning to the T20I squad after 11 months. She credited her growth to WPL exposure and praised leaders Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana for creating an empowering environment for younger players

The BRS has continued to raise the issue of Sigachi blast victims, demanding compensation and action against those responsible. Former Minister Harish Rao and party leaders have supported victims' families and are planning a protest on June 30.

Minimum temperatures continued to fall across Telangana, with Mahabubnagar recording the state's lowest at 22.2 degrees Celsius. Hyderabad is expected to witness scattered intense thunderstorms, while isolated thunderstorms are forecast for several districts due to high heat

Pune police on Sunday recreated the Lohagad Fort crime scene where Ketan Agarwal was allegedly pushed to his death. His fiancée, Siya Goyal, confessed to plotting the murder with associate Chetan, who executed the fatal 300-foot push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Seychelles' honorary 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' title from President Patrick Herminie, his 34th international honour. Modi dedicated the award to nations combating climate change and reaffirmed India's commitment to environmental protection and maritime security cooperation

A year after the Sigachi Industries blast, injured workers like Rajesh Kumar Chowdary, Sushma and Divya continue to struggle with health issues, unemployment and financial hardships. They allege inadequate support from the management and demand Rs one crore compensation.

One year after the deadly Sigachi Industries blast in Sangareddy that claimed 54 lives, victims' families are still awaiting promised compensation and support. Workers who lost employment are also seeking rehabilitation, while activists and unions continue to demand accountability.

Indian benchmark indices ended the holiday-shortened week on a positive note, with the Nifty closing above 24,000 and the Sensex posting gains. Analysts expect the recovery to continue if key resistance levels are crossed, supported by easing crude oil prices

Bollant Industries founder says social entrepreneurship is about creating meaningful change through inclusion, sustainability and purpose

Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal ended a two-year title drought by defeating France's Felix Balshaw 6-3, 7-5 to win the Intaro Open in Romania. The clay-court victory marks Nagal's seventh ATP Challenger title, boosting his world ranking to around 219

Colombia secured first place in Group K after a goalless draw against Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Portugal finished second and will face Croatia in the Round of 32, while Colombia take on Ghana in the knockout stage.

Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth defeated Japan's Yudai Okimoto in a hard-fought three-game semifinal to reach his first final of the year at the US Open. Teenager Rounak Chouhan bowed out in the semifinals, while Devika Sihag also exited.

Streaming platforms have unveiled a fresh lineup of entertainment, including Gram Chikitsalay Season 2, Lingam, Alliance, India's Got Latent and Lock Upp Season 2. The week's releases feature rural drama, action, comedy and reality television across leading OTT services.

The Telangana People's Joint Action Committee (TPJAC), which has been supporting Sigachi blast victims for the past year, said it has pursued compensation, legal action and rehabilitation efforts. It will hold a round-table meeting on June 30 to press for justice.

A sniffer dog helped Forest Department officials arrest three alleged poachers in Mancherial after they reportedly hunted a sambar deer using trained stray dogs. The suspects were traced through a tobacco sachet left at the scene and remanded to judicial custody.

Former Vijayawada MP Kesineni Nani has urged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to intervene against TDP MP Kesineni Sivanath, alleging an attempt to encroach upon 112.72 acres of government land at Shamshiguda and seeking legal and administrative action.