Month: June 2026

Sonam Wangchuk begins hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, six students join

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Sonam Wangchuk begins hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, six students join

Abhijeet Dipke has in the past appealed to farmers, students and organisations to join the protest and support the call for accountability over alleged irregularities in the examination system, including the medical entrance test NEET. Photo: X/@abhijeet_dipke Environmentalist and educator Sonam Wangchuk began a hunger strike on Sunday (June 28, 2026) afternoon at the Jantar…

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U.S., Iran agree to ‘stand down’ and hold talks in Doha on June 30: report

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U.S., Iran agree to ‘stand down’ and hold talks in Doha on June 30: report

The talks in Doha are aimed at working ‌out Iran-U.S. dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, according to the report. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The United ‌States and Iran agreed ​to ⁠stop strikes against each ‌other, a senior ‌U.S. official ‌said, ⁠according ⁠to a report by Axios ​on ‌Sunday (June 28, 2026). West Asia…

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Vanajeevi Ramaiah’s green legacy finds place in Intermediate first year Botany textbook

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Vanajeevi Ramaiah’s green legacy finds place in Intermediate first year Botany textbook

Veteran green crusader, Daripalli Ramaiah, popularly known as Vanajeevi Ramaiah. Veteran green crusader, the late Daripalli Ramaiah, popularly known as Vanajeevi Ramaiah, continues to inspire generations through his enduring legacy of environmental conservation. His vision of a greener future and invaluable contribution to social forestry have found a place in the Intermediate first year Botany…

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Russian attacks kill five in Ukraine, local officials say

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Russian attacks kill five in Ukraine, local officials say

Rescuers work at a site of a Russian air strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine in this handout picture released on June 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Russian attacks killed at least ‌four people on Sunday (June 28, 2026) in Ukraine’s ​southeast and northeast, regional officials ⁠said. Strikes on the southeastern…

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Wimbledon 2026 | Emma Raducanu withdraws with leg injury

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Wimbledon 2026 | Emma Raducanu withdraws with leg injury

Britain’s Emma Raducanu during practice ahead of the tournament. | Photo Credit: Reuters British number one Emma Raducanu withdrew ​from Wimbledon on Sunday (June 28, 2026), the eve of her first-round ‌match, as a result of a stress fracture ​in her lower right leg. The 23-year-old ⁠former U.S. Open champion posted a message on Instagram…

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Israel destroys Hezbollah underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon

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Israel destroys Hezbollah underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon

An Israeli flag on a destroyed building in southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel, on June 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP The Israeli military has destroyed underground infrastructure ​used by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in a village ‌in southern Lebanon, according to a joint statement ​by the Israeli Prime Minister ⁠and Defence Minister…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Canada earns first knockout win on stoppage-time goal against South Africa

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Canada earns first knockout win on stoppage-time goal against South Africa

Canada’s Stephen Eustaquio (7) celebrates scoring their opening goal against South Africa during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles. | Photo Credit: AP Stephen Eustaquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage to give Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa in a ​round of 32…

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’It’s unprofessional, I hate it’: Serena Williams on tennis’ anti-doping system

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’It’s unprofessional, I hate it’: Serena Williams on tennis’ anti-doping system

Serena Williams arrives for practice ahead of the Wimbledon Open. | Photo Credit: Reuters  Serena Williams took aim at tennis’ anti-doping system on Sunday (June 28, 2026) ahead of her Wimbledon return, calling the system “unprofessional” and “unreasonable.” The 44-year-old Williams returned to the testing pool before she could announce her comeback to professional tennis…

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Bihar on verge of bankruptcy, says Tejashwi

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Bihar on verge of bankruptcy, says Tejashwi

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav addressing a press conference in Patna on June 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Bihar Legislative Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday (June 28, 2026) criticised the Samrat Choudhary-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, claiming it to be “on the verge of bankruptcy”. The Rashtriya…

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