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Following a complaint about potential coastal regulation zone violations during renovations, a joint team of forest department and BMC officials inspected Shah Rukh Khan's bungalow, Mannat. The inspection included both the heritage structure and the annex building. Officials will prepare a report based on their findings after reviewing documents provided by Khan's staff regarding the permissions obtained for the renovation.
Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raj Kushwaha have been remanded to judicial custody for the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Arrested along with three accomplices, they are under investigation by a special team. The victim's family alleges a conspiracy, demanding further investigation and narcoanalysis tests to uncover the motive behind the murder.
A newlywed man was murdered in a meticulously planned conspiracy orchestrated by his wife and her lover. The illicit affair fueled the crime, as they hired contract killers and used GPS tracking to monitor the victim's movements.
President Trump brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Iran after airstrikes and missile launches threatened regional war. The agreement, achieved through unconventional diplomacy and social media, followed US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites and retaliatory strikes. Despite the truce, violations occurred, and uncertainty remains about its durability and the future of Iran's nuclear program, raising concerns about lasting peace.
The Israeli Air Force has operationally deployed its indigenous “Barak” air defence system for the first time, intercepting an unmanned aerial vehicle that entered Israeli airspace. Simultaneously, the Israeli Navy revealed its inaugural combat use of the “Barak Magen” naval variant, successfully intercepting eight Iranian-launched drones.
Rishabh Pant's exceptional batting prowess was on full display at Headingley, where he scored centuries in both innings, reaffirming his reputation as India's most fearless Test batter abroad. Despite his heroics and a crucial partnership with KL Rahul, India suffered a loss, highlighting the need for greater team support to convert Pant's individual brilliance into victories.
Satellite imagery reveals substantial damage to Iran's Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities following reported US strikes. Fordow shows impact sites and potential tunnel collapses, while Natanz has a crater above its underground enrichment area. Despite the damage, the IAEA reports no radiation releases. Isfahan nuclear research facility also targeted, but no radiation leakage reported.
Shubman Gill's captaincy debut at Headingley, marked by an unbeaten century, has brought back memories of his verbal sparring with Jonny Bairstow during the 2024 India-England series. The resurfaced clip shows a sharp exchange between the two, adding spice to the ongoing series where Gill's leadership and batting acumen signal a confident start for India.
Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par,' also starring Genelia D’Souza, premiered on June 20th to positive reception, earning Rs. 11.7 crore on its opening day, surpassing 'Taare Zameen Par'. The film's Hindi version led earnings, impacting 'Housefull 5's' box office performance. The plot centers on a basketball coach's community service, training players with intellectual disabilities for a national tournament.