Amid concerns over outdated caste data and the aftermath of a tragic stampede, Congress has decided to conduct a fresh caste survey in Karnataka. The decision aims to address reservations within dominant communities regarding the reliability of the 2015 Kantharaj Commission report.
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Amid rising tensions and stalled nuclear negotiations, the US is reducing its diplomatic and military presence in the Middle East. The State Department ordered nonessential staff to depart from Baghdad and authorized optional departures from Bahrain and Kuwait. The military is also allowing voluntary departures of dependents as regional instability looms and the IAEA considers censuring Iran.
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Ravichandran Ashwin found himself embroiled in controversy during a TNPL 2025 match after being dismissed LBW. Disagreeing with the umpire's decision, Ashwin engaged in a heated argument, which was captured on video and went viral. Replays suggested the ball might have pitched outside leg, adding fuel to the debate as Dindigul Dragons suffered a batting collapse and a heavy defeat.
Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have voiced their disapproval of the Karnataka government's involvement in RCB's IPL victory celebrations. They emphasized the importance of human lives and urged the government to be more responsive, contrasting it with the perceived inaction of BJP and Left governments in similar tragedies.
Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was shot during a campaign event in Bogotá's Fontibón district, as confirmed by the national police. Bogotá Mayor Carlos Galán reported that Uribe is receiving emergency medical care, with the city's hospitals on alert. The suspected attacker has been arrested.
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Father's Day, celebrated on the third Sunday of June, honors fathers and their influence. Originating in 1909 with Sonora Smart Dodd, it's a time for families to show appreciation through gifts, quality time, and heartfelt gestures. Messages, greetings, and quotes express love and gratitude, acknowledging fathers as heroes, role models, and sources of strength and guidance.