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IND vs IRE 1st T20I LIVE Cricket Score: India kick off new era with Shreyas Iyer, Sooryavanshi in focus

India begin a new era in T20I cricket as they take on Ireland in the opening match of the two-game series at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Friday. The spotlight will be firmly on new captain Shreyas Iyer, who takes charge of the side following India’s successful T20 World Cup campaign. The series also offers an opportunity for several young players to impress, with eyes on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is not guaranteed to make his debut. India enter the contest as overwhelming favourites, having won all eight previous T20Is against Ireland. However, the visitors will need to adapt quickly to Belfast’s seam-friendly conditions, where overcast skies and a green surface are expected to assist the fast bowlers.

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CBSE three-language rule eased; What’s new for Class 7 to 9 students?

In a major relief, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has clarified that students from Class 7 to 9 can continue with their existing foreign language combination till Class 10. The students who have opted for two foreign languages under the existing system will not be asked to replace with an Indian language, reported news agency ANI quoting Ministry of Education sources. The CBSE has issued clarifications weeks after the May circular that stated students entering Class 9 must study three languages with at least two being Indian languages in line with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF).

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Welcome To The Jungle Day 1 Box Office Collection: How much did Akshay Kumar’s film earn on opening day?

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar’s film Welcome to the Jungle has been released in theaters and is being well-received by audiences. There has been a flurry of reactions on social media, with Akshay Kumar’s comedy winning hearts. Additionally, paid previews held a day prior, June 25, 2026, to the official release saw the film perform brilliantly and set a record.

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Five arrested in Kolkata warehouse collapse incident, death toll rises to 11

The death toll in the tragic collapse incident of an underconstruction warehouse in Kolkata’s Taratala area on Thursday climbed to 11, while 19 others have sustained injuries. As rescue teams continued efforts at the site, Kolkata Police arrested five people in connection with the incident and launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the disaster.

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Senior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit appointed new Intelligence Bureau chief; know who is he

Senior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit has been appointed as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), news agency PTI sources said Thursday. As per the sources, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared his appointment.

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Bengal set to table UCC Bill next week? Suvendu Adhikari govt likely to move landmark proposal in Assembly

A major political development is emerging from West Bengal, where the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is reportedly preparing to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state Assembly next week. According to sources, the proposed legislation could be tabled as early as Monday (June 29), with reports suggesting that a special session of the Assembly may be convened for the purpose. While no official announcement has been made so far, the possibility of the UCC being introduced has already sparked intense political debate across the state.

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‘Tumse na ho payega’: Chetan taunted Siya after failed attempts to kill Ketan, say police

In a latest development to the Ketan murder case in Pune, another shocking revelation on Thursday emerged during police interrogation. According to police sources, the initial plot to murder Ketan was hatched on May 31, but that attempt was unsuccessful. Police said that Siya Goyal revealed during interrogation that Ketan was extremely fond of trekking and visiting forts. This passion was the reason this specific method was chosen to target him. The plan was to exploit his hobby to lure him to a secluded spot and stage the murder to look like an accident.

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Ecuador shock Germany, beat them 2-1 in FIFA World Cup, how did they qualify for Round of 32?

Ecuador pulled off a major shock in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, beating Germany 2-1 in their final Group E match in New Jersey. However, both sides advanced to the Round of 16. Germany finished top of the group on goal difference, while Ivory Coast’s 2-0 win over Curacao secured them second place. Ecuador remained in contention as one of the best third-placed teams.

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How Siya Goyal and her boyfriend planned Ketan’s murder at Pune cafe before the crime

During a coffee date between Siya Goyal and her boyfriend, Chetan Chaudhary in Pune on June 17, the plot to killed 25-year-old businessman-fiance Ketan Agarwal was allegedly planned and it took place a day before Agarwal was pushed into a gorge at Lohagad Fort in Pune, police said on Thursday. The preliminary report revealed that the duo discussed and planned the murder while sitting at the cafe. Police also added that Siya had shared information about Lohagad Fort with Chetan and discussed the location with him using YouTube videos.

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OPINION | Ram Mandir loot: Nail the big fish

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has taken a tough stance on the pilferage of donation money from the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. VHP has demanded a faster probe, early filing of FIR and a fast-track court hearing on a day-to-day basis. VHP has called for the arrest and punishment of all those who insulted the faith of millions of devotees of Lord Ram. The Parishad has called off its annual meet in Ayodhya, which was scheduled from June 25 to 29.