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Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan’s Fatima Sana skipped the customary handshake at the Women's T20 World Cup toss in Birmingham. The gesture cements a growing 'no handshake' trend driven by political tensions across recent cricket fixtures

Cyberabad police arrested a 22-year-old Vijayawada resident in Madhapur for possession and sale of MDMA and cannabis. The raid led to the seizure of narcotics, mobile phones, and weighing machines, while two suppliers remain absconding.

A rebellion within the Trinamool Congress could significantly enhance the NDA’s strength in Parliament. While the alliance is moving closer to a two-thirds majority in the Rajya Sabha, it remains well short of the 363-seat mark required in the Lok Sabha

Five peacocks were found dead under suspicious circumstances at Kondamaraju Palli in Siddipet district’s Nanganur mandal. Forest officials recovered the carcasses and sent them for postmortem. The cause of death will be known after the veterinary report

The Congress attacked the Modi government over US statements following the killing of three Indian sailors in strikes off Oman, with Rahul Gandhi calling the Prime Minister a “compromised PM”. The party demanded stronger diplomatic action and criticised India’s response

Asian Paints expects a dynamic and challenging business environment in FY27 due to competition, commodity volatility and geopolitical risks. However, the company remains confident of long-term growth, citing strong demand drivers, expansion in retail touchpoints and rising consumer aspirations

Indian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara clinched his maiden individual Archery World Cup gold in Antalya after defeating South Korea’s Lee Woo Seok 7-3 in the final. He also won the recurve mixed team title with Kumkum Mohod earlier in the day

Two auto‑rickshaw drivers were killed and another injured when a GHMC tipper lorry hit them while they were attempting to tow a broken‑down vehicle at Mandamallamma crossroads in Meerpet late Saturday night. In a separate accident at Gachibowli on Sunday morning, a pillion rider died and two others were injured after a motorbike rammed into a cyclist and crashed into a roadside wall.

Alleged disclosures by former Travancore Devaswom Board president A. Padmakumar about the 2019 Sabarimala women’s entry reignited controversy in Kerala. CPI(M) leaders rejected the claims, while the episode revived debates over the implementation of the Supreme Court verdict and related protests

J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat chaired a high-level security meeting to ensure a safe Amarnath Yatra starting July 3. Orders were issued for intensified search operations, RFID-based pilgrim tracking, QRT deployments, and heightened vigil against anti-national elements

An Indian-flagged dhow sank off the Oman coast due to a mechanical failure, but all 14 crew members were safely rescued. The Indian Embassy in Oman confirmed the crew are in good health and were transferred to a Mumbai-bound vessel

Abhimaan Deshpande won the juniors category and P. Karyasheel clinched the open title at the 241st Brilliant Trophy chess tournament in Hyderabad. The event saw strong performances across age groups, with category winners recognised in boys, girls, and special awards

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan criticised three university Vice Chancellors for attending an RSS centenary event addressed by Mohan Bhagwat, calling it inappropriate for their office. He demanded an apology, while Opposition leaders also raised concerns over alleged ideological influence in higher education

Two personnel from Bihar, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar and Agniveervayu Danish Alam, were among five killed in an IAF An-32 aircraft crash in Assam. Families recall last video calls and photos, as grief and pride mark their villages’ mourning

DraperU India organised its Summer Carnival 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together entrepreneurs, students, investors, and ecosystem leaders for a day of networking and innovation.

Kerala has launched the ‘Priyadarshini’ scheme offering free travel for women and transgender persons on ordinary KSRTC buses from June 15. Part of the Congress-led government’s election promises, the initiative aims to reduce travel costs and boost mobility and participation

Debutant Gurnoor Brar's fiery spell of 3/27 and skipper Shubman Gill’s composed, unbeaten 84 powered India to a dominant seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the rain-shortened first ODI at Dharamsala, taking a 1-0 series lead

Doctors in Mancherial participated in a day-long yoga awareness programme organised by the Indian Medical Association and Mythri Yoga and Nature Cure Centre. Experts highlighted yoga’s role in managing chronic diseases and announced activities planned for International Yoga Day

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav criticised the Congress government over civic issues in Hyderabad, questioning its ability to execute the proposed Bharat Future City project. He also urged party cadre to strengthen grassroots activities and prepare for the GHMC elections

Gujarat Science City in Ahmedabad has recorded over 1.43 crore visitors between 2006 and May 2026. The state-of-the-art facility has evolved into a premier national hub for STEM education, featuring advanced robotics, aquatic galleries, and space simulations

Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to form an SIT to investigate alleged irregularities in Ram Temple trust donations, calling it unfortunate for Sanatan Dharma. The trust, however, has denied wrongdoing, stating internal audits have found no evidence of misuse

A 44-year-old BJP leader was beaten to death and three family members were critically injured during an irrigation dispute in Dehradun. Following the murder, authorities demolished the suspects' illegal structures as right-wing groups vandalized property, prompting heavy police deployment

Police in Muzaffarpur, Bihar arrested four people for allegedly running a racket selling fake question papers of NEET and other exams to aspirants via social media. The accused allegedly cheated parents and students by collecting money through online transfers

Members of the Cockroach Janata Party and other organisations staged a protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over alleged exam irregularities. Activist Sonam Wangchuk called for accountability and systemic reforms to strengthen India’s education and examination framework.