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Will Iran play FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in USA amid ongoing war? White House gives indication

Iran’s participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup received a significant boost after the country’s national football team was granted visas to enter the United States. There was tremendous doubt about their participation in the global event, which is less than a week away now. 

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CBSE extends Class 12 verification, re-evaluation application deadline till June 7: Things students must know

The Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE, on Friday extended the last date for verification/ re-evaluation application submissions. The CBSE re-evaluation/ verification application submissions has been extended to June 7 (midnight), the earlier date was June 6. The candidates can apply for CBSE re-evaluation on the official website – cbse.gov.in/newsite_old/rchk.html.

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Maharashtra approves loan waiver, to benefit 56 lakh farmers – What are the conditions for loan waiver?

The Maharashtra government has provided relief to farmers by approving the waiver of agricultural loans up to Rs 2 lakh. The cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approved the ‘Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Shetkari Karjmukti Yojana.’ The state government will spend approximately Rs 36,585 crore on this scheme, and approximately 5.6 million farmers are expected to benefit. The government says that more than 6.5 million loan accounts will be covered under this scheme. In addition, special incentives will be provided to farmers who repay their loans on time. 

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Russia-Ukraine peace deal on cards? Putin signals readiness to end war under Trump’s proposal if…

A possible breakthrough in the Russia-Ukraine war may be emerging, with Russian President Vladimir Putin indicating that Moscow is prepared to reach a peace agreement based on a proposal discussed with US President Donald Trump. However, Putin stressed that any settlement would require Ukraine to accept certain “compromises”. Speaking during an interaction with heads of leading global news agencies, including PTI, Putin said Russia remains open to ending the conflict through negotiations. At the same time, he claimed that Russian forces continue to gain ground on the battlefield and that Moscow is in a strong position as discussions on a potential peace deal gather momentum.

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Food vlogger offers Rs 1.4 lakh reward for missing dog, discovers the pet was already sold and eaten

An incident involving a well-known pet dog in China has triggered widespread anger online and renewed calls for stronger animal protection laws. Chutou, an 8-year-old Border Collie owned by a food and travel vlogger, reportedly disappeared from his hometown before being sold for meat, leaving followers and animal lovers shocked.

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Brown Series Review: Karisma Kapoor shines in dark thriller weighed down by sluggish narrative

Kolkata has often been portrayed on screen through its iconic yellow taxis, the grandeur of Victoria Memorial at sunset, the vibrancy of Durga Puja, and the lively conversations over cups of tea. However, director Abhinay Deo’s seven-episode web series Brown, streaming on ZEE5, presents a very different side of the city. This Kolkata is cold, bleak, drenched in incessant rain, and wrapped in an unsettling silence. It is a silence that does not soothe but rather instils fear. Based on Abheek Barua’s acclaimed novel City of Death, the series opens with a chilling murder. Filled with traumatised and emotionally fractured characters, it explores how people who have been broken from within attempt to hold themselves together.

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CBSE lodges complaint with Delhi Police on coordinated cyber attacks

The CBSE has lodged complaint with Delhi Police regarding coordinated cyber attacks on its Post-Result Services Portal. All attacks were successfully mitigated through 24×7 monitoring, with no data breach or compromise of systems, CBSE in a post on X mentioned.  

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Dhurandhar: The Revenge – Raw and Undekha goes live in Jio Hotstar, X users react | See posts

Having completed its theatrical run, Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge has made it’s debut on OTT platforms. Directed by Aditya Dhar, this blockbuster sequel to Dhurandhar has emerged as one of the biggest hits of the year. The film shattered several box office records and garnered immense praise from audiences. The movie is now being aired Live on Jio Hotstar.

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Amarnath Yatra 2026: QR-based ‘Pehchan App’ launched to boost pilgrim security | Know all about it

With the annual Amarnath Yatra scheduled to begin on July 3, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have stepped up preparations to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage experience for devotees. In a major technology-driven initiative, Anantnag Police has launched the ‘Pehchan App’ — a QR code-based mobile application designed to enhance the safety and security of pilgrims and tourists during Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.

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NIA arrests two accused in Malda pre-poll SIR-related violence cases

Continuing with its investigation into the dozen cases registered in connection with the Malda pre-poll SIR-related mob blockades, violence, and detention of judicial officers, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two more accused persons in two separate cases.   The accused, identified as Maulana Imran Ali and Rinku SK, have been taken into custody over illegal detention of judicial officers, blockade of a National Highway, disruption of law and order, and attacks on police personnel engaged in official duty during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise of electoral rolls in the Malda district of West Bengal.

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