In Ballia, a groom took a boat to his wedding. The Ganga river was flooded. Roads were underwater. The wedding procession decided to travel by boat. They did not want to postpone the event. The groom reached the bride's village by boat. Locals said the wedding date was fixed. A video of the boat procession went viral.
Related news
A video of Stephen Curry signing a young fan's jersey during a golf outing went viral, but it was Ayesha Curry's reaction that truly captured the internet's attention. While Steph graciously interacted with the fan, Ayesha's seemingly unimpressed demeanor sparked debate, with some criticizing her while others defended her desire for privacy amidst constant public attention.
A senior Trump administration official, Stephen Miller, has criticised India for its continued purchase of Russian oil, asserting it fuels the Russia-Ukraine war. Miller highlighted the surprising scale of India's oil imports from Russia, nearly matching China's. This rebuke follows the imposition of tariffs on Indian goods and warnings of further penalties if oil purchases continue without a peace agreement.
Matt Deitke, a 24-year-old AI prodigy, initially rejected a $125 million offer from Meta. Mark Zuckerberg intervened, doubling the offer to $250 million. Deitke's work at AI2 on Molmo, a multimodal chatbot, earned him recognition. He also co-founded Vercept, an AI agent startup. Meta's pursuit highlights the intense competition for top AI talent. Deitke ultimately accepted Meta's unprecedented offer.
A special NIA court acquitted Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, Prasad Purohit, and five others in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, citing lack of evidence and procedural lapses. The court stated that the UAPA could not be applied due to defective sanction orders and noted the prosecution failed to prove key evidence. Families of the deceased will receive compensation.
Gold prices are expected to remain range-bound with limited upward movement in the near term, according to Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. Despite a Friday rally driven by weak US job data and tariff concerns, a stronger US Dollar and risk-on sentiment are capping gains.
A section of Patna's new double-deck flyover has sunk. This happened after persistent heavy rainfall. The flyover cost Rs 422 crore. Nitish Kumar, Bihar's Chief Minister, inaugurated it on June 11, 2025. The structure spans the busy Ashok Rajpath. Residents face flooding due to poor drainage. The flyover aimed to reduce congestion.
Yuzvendra Chahal, after his divorce from Dhanashree Verma, faced accusations of infidelity, deeply impacting him. He revealed the emotional toll, battling depression and anxiety, even experiencing suicidal thoughts. Chahal emphasized his loyalty and expressed frustration at being judged without the full story, finding solace and support in close friends during this challenging period.
Gabrielle Union, actress and wife of Dwyane Wade, shared insights with Marie Claire about embracing motherhood in her mid-40s via surrogacy, welcoming their daughter Kaavia. Union highlighted that she wouldn't have experienced such joy or financial stability earlier in life. She also emphasized the importance of a stable partnership with Wade for raising children, extending beyond their formative years.
A special NIA court's acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case has revealed significant contradictions between the ATS and NIA investigations. The court cited flawed evidence, coercion, and inconsistencies in the agencies' accounts of the bomb's assembly and transportation. Concerns were raised about torture and fabricated evidence, casting doubt on the credibility of the ATS investigation.
India's education policy is undergoing a significant shift, integrating traditional knowledge systems into mainstream research. The 'Setubandha Vidwan Yojana' enables gurukul scholars without formal degrees to pursue research at IITs with generous fellowships. This initiative aims to bridge ancient wisdom with modern science, fostering interdisciplinary studies and empowering traditional scholars to contribute to national progress.