The Indian Consulate in San Francisco has condemned recent shootings at the Iskcon Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, urging swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice. The temple, known for its annual Holi Festival, suffered damage from 20 to 30 bullets fired over several days.
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Russia launched its largest aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying 537 aerial weapons, including drones and missiles, targeting regions across the country. Ukrainian forces reported shooting down 249 of the incoming weapons, while others were lost, likely due to electronic jamming. The extensive attack prompted Poland and allied nations to scramble aircraft to safeguard their airspace, highlighting the escalating conflict's impact.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in his first address since the ceasefire, sharply criticized the United States for its direct involvement in the recent conflict, including strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Khamenei claimed Iran emerged victorious, delivering a "hard slap" to America, and dismissed President Trump's actions as mere "showmanship.
West Bengal Police have arrested a fourth individual in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a law student at a Kolkata college. The survivor, from South 24 Parganas, reported being sexually assaulted in the college's security guards' room after being offered a student union post. Manojit Mishra, a former student, along with Pramit Mukherjee and Zaib Ahmed, were previously arrested.
Indian chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa has broken into the world's top-4, securing the India's number-one rank after his UzChess Cup victory. Magnus Carlsen remains world number one, while D Gukesh slipped to sixth. Fabiano Caruana climbed to third, and Anish Giri re-entered the top-10. In a historic shift, no Russian player is in the top-10.
Magnus Carlsen and Gukesh Dommaraju's rivalry intensifies at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz in Zagreb, fueled by Carlsen's dismissive remarks about Gukesh's rapid and blitz capabilities. Carlsen, returning to Zagreb after missing last year due to his mother's passing, aims to dominate in his preferred formats against a world-class field including Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Caruana.
Wimbledon 2025 kicked off with a star-studded guest list, including tennis legend Maria Sharapova and football icon David Beckham. Sharapova, soon to be inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame, shared a selfie with Beckham, who watched from the Royal Box alongside Eddie Redmayne and other notable figures like England cricket legend Stuart Broad.
Starting in 2026, CBSE will implement a biannual Class 10 board exam system, offering students two chances each academic year—one mandatory and one optional for improvement. As per NEP-2020, the move aims to reduce exam stress and increase flexibility. Students may improve up to three subjects, and only the best score will be retained. The policy includes specific rules for special categories, result handling, and provisional Class XI admission based on first exam results.
The first Test between West Indies and Australia is marred by controversial third-umpire decisions. Several contentious calls by third umpire Adrian Holdstock have significantly impacted both teams, leading to widespread debate.
The Union environment ministry has introduced model rules for tree felling on agricultural land, aiming to simplify regulations and promote agroforestry across states and UTs. This initiative encourages farmers to integrate trees into their farming systems, boosting agroforestry practices and supporting industries like pulp and paper.