Ukrainian pilot killed as F-16 crashes during Russia’s largest aerial attack of the war

A Ukrainian fighter pilot was killed and an F-16 lost during a massive overnight Russian air assault, described by Ukraine as the “most massive” since the full-scale war began in 2022. According to official statements, Russia launched 477 drones and decoys along with 60 missiles in a coordinated strike targeting central, southern and western Ukraine. Ukrainian defences intercepted 249 of them, while 226 were likely jammed electronically. Strikes were reported in Lviv, Mykolaiv, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, Cherkasy and elsewhere.

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Census 2026 to begin with houselisting operations on April 1 | Check full details

The Government of India has announced that the first phase of the 2026 Census, involving Houselisting Operations (HLO), will commence from April 1, 2026. This marks the formal launch of the 16th decennial Census and the eighth since Independence. In a letter addressed to the Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories, Registrar General and Census Commissioner Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan confirmed the timeline and requested cooperation in preparatory tasks.

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Shefali Jariwala death: Parag Tyagi immerses his late wife’s ashes in Mumbai, video goes viral | Watch

Everyone is shocked by the death of famous TV and music industry actress Shefali Jariwala. On Friday, emotional pictures and videos of her funeral surfaced, in which the broken mental state of her husband, Parag Tyagi, shook everyone’s heart. While bidding a final farewell to his spouse, Parag’s pain was so deep that he was seen in an uncontrolled state. Now a video is going viral from Mumbai beach where Parag was seen emerging Shefali’s ashes on Sunday. 

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ENG-W vs IND-W 1st T20I pitch report: How surface at Trent Bridge in Nottingham likely to play?

England women will host India women for a five-match T20I series, starting June 28 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side recently won the tri-nation ODI series against Sri Lanka and South Africa and will bring that confidence to England. This will also be the perfect opportunity for the side to adjust and learn more about the English conditions, where the T20 World Cup 2026 will be hosted.

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PM Modi interacts with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, first Indian aboard the International Space Station

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (June 28) interacted with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, marking a historic moment as the Indian Air Force (IAF) officer became the first Indian to enter the International Space Station (ISS). His journey as part of Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission is being hailed as a major milestone for India in global space exploration.

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West Bengal: Five-member SIT formed to probe Kolkata law college student gang rape case

In a swift response to the alleged gangrape incident reported from South Calcutta Law College on the evening of June 25, Kolkata Police has constituted a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT). As per details, the probe will be conducted under the supervision of ACP Pradip Kumar Ghosal of the Special Surveillance Division (SSD). “An SIT has been formed to probe into the alleged crime. It will start its investigation immediately,” an officer told the media. 

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Bihar shocker: Woman held for killing her husband with the help of lover in Aurangabad

In yet another chilling case of a domestic relationship turning fatal, a woman in Bihar’s Aurangabad district has been arrested for allegedly plotting and executing the murder of her husband with the help of her lover. The arrest comes amid a concerning rise in such incidents across the country.

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Delhi Assembly observes ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’, Rajat Sharma recalls night of Emergency | Video

The Delhi Legislative Assembly observed ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ on Saturday (June 28) on the 50th anniversary of the imposition of the Emergency in India, marking the occasion with speeches and reflections on one of the most controversial chapters in the country’s democratic history. The event was presided over by Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta and Deputy Speaker Mohan Singh Bisht, with Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma as special guests.

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UP Warriorz part ways with head coach Jon Lewis after three-year association

UP Warriorz have parted ways with head coach Jon Lewis, bringing an end to the three-year association that began with the inaugural season of the WPL in 2023. Lewis, who took charge of the Warriorz at the very outset of the league, made an immediate impact by guiding the team to the playoffs in the first season. 

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Amul issues alert over fake gift voucher message circulating on WhatsApp and social media

Leading dairy brand Amul has issued a public alert regarding a fake gift voucher message that is currently being circulated through WhatsApp and various social media platforms. The fraudulent message features the iconic Amul Girl and falsely claims to offer gift vouchers from the company.

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