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Player of the Match Deepti Sharma said her five-wicket haul against Pakistan was the highlight of India's World Cup opener. The all-rounder credited team positivity, self-belief and improved fielding standards for India's successful start to the tournament.
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Student attendance remained low on the first day of school reopening in Telangana as many parents avoided sending children to classes due to Amavasya. Social media users also criticised the government for scheduling the reopening on a day considered inauspicious by many.
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A 51-year-old farmer died after being electrocuted by a snapped live electric wire while preparing his field for a paddy nursery in Variguntham village of Medak district. Police registered a case and shifted the body for postmortem examination.
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Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg revealed he once planned a movie about Broadway legends George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. The project was shelved despite casting discussions with Colman Domingo, whom Spielberg later featured in other productions
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As the United States and Iran prepare to sign a peace agreement in Switzerland, key political and diplomatic figures from Washington, Tehran and Islamabad have played major roles in negotiations. The deal is being projected as a significant step toward ending conflict
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Schools across Telangana reopened for the 2026-27 academic year after a 52-day summer vacation. Attendance remained low as reopening coincided with Amavasya. The State government also relaunched the breakfast scheme and introduced a milk scheme in select government schools.
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A Patna court granted bail to Roshan Anand in the coaching centre dispute linked to Khan Sir. The case involves allegations of assault, conspiracy and firing incidents, while related investigations and legal proceedings continue in Bihar
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Dishani Chakraborty announced her engagement to Myles Mantzaris through social media, sharing photographs from the proposal. The couple is set to marry on December 6, 2026, drawing congratulatory messages from friends and well-wishers
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Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kolkata for questioning in the alleged school jobs scam money-laundering case. Investigators are examining financial records, digital evidence and suspected fund flows linked to recruitment irregularities
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The Indian women's hockey team recovered from a two-goal deficit to defeat the United States 3-2 in their FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup opener. Deepika scored twice and Navneet Kaur added the winner as India secured a memorable comeback victory.
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Daichi Kamada's late equaliser helped Japan secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. The Dutch twice took the lead through Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville, but Japan responded on both occasions.
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Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon shared inspiring life lessons for young women on social media, encouraging confidence, curiosity, resilience and self-belief. She urged women to pursue their dreams without waiting for permission and to learn from mistakes
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Felix Nmecha scored the fastest goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Germany thrashed Curacao 7-1 in their Group E opener. Kai Havertz netted twice while Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown and Deniz Undav also contributed in a dominant display.
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Twenty rebel MPs from the All India Trinamool Congress merged with the little-known Nationalist Citizens Party of India instead of joining the BJP directly. Observers say the move offers a legally safer route to break from Mamata Banerjee while preserving parliamentary strength
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Yasin Ayari scored twice as Sweden powered to a commanding 5-1 victory over Tunisia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match. Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres and Mattias Svanberg also found the net as Sweden produced a dominant attacking display.
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The rupee appreciated 58 paise against the US dollar in early trade as crude oil prices declined sharply following a US-Iran peace agreement. A weaker dollar and strong domestic equities further supported the currency, while analysts projected continued appreciation in the near term.
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Indian benchmark indices surged in early trade as easing geopolitical tensions and falling crude oil prices boosted investor sentiment. The Sensex gained over 1,100 points while the Nifty jumped more than 335 points after the US-Iran peace agreement improved global market outlook
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce stricter social media restrictions for teenagers, including a potential under-16 ban. The move aims to protect children from harmful online content, excessive screen time and other digital safety risks
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Filmmaker Zack Snyder celebrated the 13th anniversary of Man of Steel by sharing a special poster with a Hindi caption. The superhero blockbuster launched the DC Extended Universe and introduced audiences to a modern cinematic portrayal of Superman
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement, with a formal signing scheduled in Switzerland on June 19. The deal aims to end hostilities and advance diplomatic engagement through mediator-backed negotiations
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Hundreds of students staged a pro-Palestinian walkout during Sundar Pichai's commencement speech at Stanford University, protesting Google's ties with Israel. Pichai reflected on his journey from Chennai to Silicon Valley, while debate over free expression and Gaza continued
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A major Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine killed five rescuers in Kharkiv and injured at least 13 people in Kyiv. Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were damaged, while a fire broke out at the historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery complex
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Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan wished his co-star Sreeleela on her 25th birthday with a cheerful bike selfie on Instagram. The duo, rumoured to be dating, will soon appear together in filmmaker Anurag Basu’s untitled romantic drama releasing in 2026
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Hundreds of thousands of devotees gathered in Haridwar on Somvati Amavasya to take a holy dip in the Ganga. Authorities enforced extensive security and crowd-management measures as pilgrims performed rituals, prayers and ancestor offerings amid deep religious fervour and peaceful celebrations
