Rahul Ravindran Deletes X After Death Threats Against His Children Director-actor Rahul Ravindran has deleted X after receiving abusive messages and death threats aimed at his children. The online backlash reportedly began during a debate linked to the Ketan Agarwal case, after Rahul responded to a user who questioned him about making a film on “atrocities against men.” Rahul’s response, in which he spoke about society being patriarchal, triggered

4-Year-Old Boy Falls Into 220-Foot Borewell In Haryana, Rescue Operation Underway A four-year-old boy fell into a 220-foot-deep open borewell in Haryana’s Ambala district on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, triggering a major rescue operation involving the NDRF, SDRF, Army, and local administration. The child, identified as Nirbhay, reportedly fell into the narrow borewell in Dhanaura village near Barara while he was with his father and grandfather in the famil

Samsung Brings Galaxy Experiences To BTS World Tour ‘ARIRANG’ In London Samsung Electronics UK has announced a city-wide Galaxy experience programme for audiences attending BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ in London this June and July. The campaign will bring together concert activations, fan experiences, personalised keepsakes, and limited-edition rewards across major London locations. As the official partner of BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’, Samsung is

Tamil Nadu Spectrum Project: Police Colour-Code High-Risk Offenders To Strengthen Women’s Safety Tamil Nadu Police have launched a pilot initiative called the Spectrum Project to classify and monitor people linked to sexual offence cases based on their risk level. The colour-coded system is aimed at helping police identify high-risk offenders, repeat offenders, cyber offenders, and low-severity cases separately, allowing more focused preventive action.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: MEA Warns Pilgrims Over Missing Travel Documents The Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indian citizens not to begin the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra unless they have obtained all required travel documents for the complete journey. The advisory was issued after the ministry received assistance requests from Indian pilgrims who were stranded in Nepal while travelling for the yatra through private tour operators. According to th

Paraguay hold their nerve to stun Germany after 120 minutes Paraguay delivered one of the standout results of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by defeating Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a tightly contested 1-1 draw in the Round of 32. The match, played on June 29, 2026, in Boston, showcased Paraguay’s defensive discipline against a German side that controlled possession but failed to finish chances. Germany dictated the rhythm for long periods, creating multiple opportunities but repeatedly being denied by a compact Paraguayan defensive setup. Paraguay struck first through Julio Enciso, who converted a well-worked attacking move despite entering the game with injury concerns. Germany later found the equalizer, but struggled to convert dominance into a winning goal in both regular time and extra time. A key turning point arrived in extra time when Germany briefly thought they had taken the lead through Jonathan Tah. The goal was overturned after VAR review, with officials spotting a foul on Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill during the buildup. The decision kept Paraguay alive and shifted momentum back toward the underdogs. Gill shines in shootout as Germany suffer decisive miss The penalty shootout became the defining phase of the match, with Orlando Gill emerging as the standout performer. His crucial saves under pressure put Germany on the back foot, while Manuel Neuer briefly kept his side in contention with a save of his own. However, Germany’s inconsistency from the spot proved costly. Jonathan Tah ultimately missed the decisive penalty, sending his effort over the bar and sealing Germany’s elimination. Jose Canale converted the final kick, confirming Paraguay’s 4-3 shootout victory and sending them into the Round of 16. The result continues Germany’s troubling knockout trend in recent tournaments, while Paraguay celebrate one of the most important wins in their World Cup history, built on resilience, discipline, and composure under pressure.

Sensex Falls 372 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,000 As Auto, IT Stocks Drag Market Indian stock markets ended lower on Monday, June 29, 2026, as selling pressure in auto, IT, and financial stocks pulled the benchmark indices down. The Sensex fell 372.10 points, while the Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark amid cautious investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex declined 0.48% to close at 76,728.37, while the NSE Nifty dropped 109.75 points, or 0.46%, to settle at

Lightning Strikes Eiffel Tower During Paris Storm, But Landmark Remains Safe Lightning struck the Eiffel Tower during a thunderstorm in Paris, creating a dramatic scene that drew attention online. Although the strike looked intense, the famous landmark remains safe because of its metal structure and lightning protection system. A powerful lightning strike hit the Eiffel Tower during a thunderstorm in Paris, creating a striking visual that quickly caught

Operation Sindoor Soldiers Named In National War Memorial Roll Of Honour More than a year after Operation Sindoor, the Union government has officially recorded the names of six Indian military personnel who were killed during the operation. Their names have been included in the Roll of Honour at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. The names have also been inscribed on the Tyag Chakra, also known as the Circle of Sacrifice. The memorial honours armed

CBSE Class 7–9 Students May Continue Foreign Languages Till Class 10 Students studying in Classes 7, 8, and 9 in CBSE schools may not have to change their foreign language subjects midway, bringing relief to parents and schools concerned over the implementation of the three-language policy. According to the latest report, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has indicated that students who are already studying two foreign languages under the exi

New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at strengthening medicine safety and improving supply chain transparency, the Centre has expanded its QR code-based tracking system to include vaccines, anti-cancer medicines, antimicrobials, and narcotic and psychotropic drugs. The Union Health Ministry has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, by placing these categories of medicines under Schedule H2. The amendment makes it mandatory for

Amit Shah Meets Murmu, Cabinet Reshuffle Buzz Grows New Delhi, June 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s meeting with President Droupadi Murmu has triggered fresh political speculation over a possible reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers, coming just two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi also called on the President. While such meetings can be part of routine consti

Karnataka Creates Praja Seva Department To Improve Citizen Services The Karnataka government has created a new Praja Seva Department by merging key citizen-service and administrative reform wings under one structure. The move is aimed at improving public grievance redressal, simplifying government procedures, and making service delivery faster across the state. The decision was a

Solar Storm Hits Earth: Will India See Auroras This Week? Earth is experiencing increased solar activity this week as a large sunspot group and a fast solar wind stream raise the possibility of a minor geomagnetic storm around June 25 and 26. The event has sparked curiosity over whether India could witness auroras, but scientists say the chances remain very low. The solar activit

Delhi NCR Rain Alert June 25: IMD Issues Orange Alert For Thunderstorm, Gusty Winds Delhi-NCR is likely to witness another spell of rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds on Thursday, June 25, 2026, as the India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for several parts of the national capital region. The weather alert comes after days of humid and unsettled conditions