Which states/UTs have the highest and lowest fertility rates?
Delhi recorded lowest total fertility rate (TFR) of 1.2 among major Indian states and UTs, according to the 2024 Sample Registration System data. Bihar had the highest TFR at 2.9, followed by Uttar Pradesh (2.6), Madhya Pradesh (2.4), Rajasthan (2.3), Chhattisgarh (2.2) and Jharkhand (2.2). Kerala (1.3), Tamil Nadu (1.3) and West Bengal (1.3) were among those recording low TFRs.
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04:17 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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Delhi recorded lowest total fertility rate (TFR) of 1.2 among major Indian states and UTs, according to the 2024 Sample Registration System data. Bihar had the highest TFR at 2.9, followed by Uttar Pradesh (2.6), Madhya Pradesh (2.4), Rajasthan (2.3), Chhattisgarh (2.2) and Jharkhand (2.2). Kerala (1.3), Tamil Nadu (1.3) and West Bengal (1.3) were among those recording low TFRs.
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When Kohli put his hand around my shoulder, I felt like I was dreaming: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
RR's 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi recalled the moment he met Virat Kohli following the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad on May 31. "When he put his hand around my shoulder, I felt like I was dreaming," Sooryavanshi said. "The way he spoke to me, it didn't feel like it was Virat Kohli," he added.
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04:41 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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RR's 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi recalled the moment he met Virat Kohli following the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad on May 31. "When he put his hand around my shoulder, I felt like I was dreaming," Sooryavanshi said. "The way he spoke to me, it didn't feel like it was Virat Kohli," he added.
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Student Sidhant asks CBSE for re-evaluation window extension, says 'Was busy exposing you'
Class 12 student Sarthak Sidhant, who exposed flaws in tenders for CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, requested CBSE to extend deadline for re-evaluation. "Can you please extend the deadline because I was busy this week exposing you?" he said. The re-evaluation window is scheduled to close on Sunday. He gave a presentation on flaws in OSM system before Parliamentary committee.
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04:40 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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Class 12 student Sarthak Sidhant, who exposed flaws in tenders for CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, requested CBSE to extend deadline for re-evaluation. "Can you please extend the deadline because I was busy this week exposing you?" he said. The re-evaluation window is scheduled to close on Sunday. He gave a presentation on flaws in OSM system before Parliamentary committee.
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GTA VI fan detects oxygen level dip at Rockstar office after 5 pm, hints at next trailer's launch
A fan of Rockstar Games' upcoming GTA VI game tracked oxygen levels at Rockstar North's US office using home-made devices. "What caught my attention is oxygen levels dropped to around 20.3%...after 5 pm...That suggests increased oxygen consumption after [office hours], which is f*****g insane," they said. This hints at the possibility of GTA VI's third trailer launch soon, they added.
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04:36 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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A fan of Rockstar Games' upcoming GTA VI game tracked oxygen levels at Rockstar North's US office using home-made devices. "What caught my attention is oxygen levels dropped to around 20.3%...after 5 pm...That suggests increased oxygen consumption after [office hours], which is f*****g insane," they said. This hints at the possibility of GTA VI's third trailer launch soon, they added.
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'Project X' rave party busted in Pune
A rave party called 'Project X' was busted in Pune's Tulapur, with police officials seizing three grams of ganja and liquor worth approximately ₹9,22,000. Aiman Sheikh and Yash Chaudhary have been identified as the organisers of the event. Police said 107 males and 49 females were present at the venue, and the total seizure was worth approximately ₹85 lakh.
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04:58 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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A rave party called 'Project X' was busted in Pune's Tulapur, with police officials seizing three grams of ganja and liquor worth approximately ₹9,22,000. Aiman Sheikh and Yash Chaudhary have been identified as the organisers of the event. Police said 107 males and 49 females were present at the venue, and the total seizure was worth approximately ₹85 lakh.
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Venezuela's Acting President Delcy visits Sathya Sai Baba's ashram, seen meditating
Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez visited the ashram of Sathya Sai Baba in Andhra Pradesh. Delcy was seen meditating at the ashram. She earlier met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after which PM Modi said, "We had extensive discussions on expanding our cooperation in energy, critical minerals, technology, agriculture, health and people-to-people ties."
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04:52 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez visited the ashram of Sathya Sai Baba in Andhra Pradesh. Delcy was seen meditating at the ashram. She earlier met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after which PM Modi said, "We had extensive discussions on expanding our cooperation in energy, critical minerals, technology, agriculture, health and people-to-people ties."
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Kids under 5 years face nearly 3x risk of illness from unsafe food than older kids, adults
The World Health Organization on World Food Safety Day said that children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults. Despite being just 9% of the global population, these kids make up 29% of cases of food-borne diseases, particularly diarrhoeal diseases, which can be deadly for them.
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04:51 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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The World Health Organization on World Food Safety Day said that children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults. Despite being just 9% of the global population, these kids make up 29% of cases of food-borne diseases, particularly diarrhoeal diseases, which can be deadly for them.
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04:51 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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What would Musk's $1-trillion net worth look like?
Elon Musk's net worth could surpass $1 trillion if SpaceX's IPO sails through successfully. His net worth would then be more than the economies of all countries in the world except 20 and could help fund UN initiatives to end world hunger for 25 years. He could spend $1 million/hour and still take 100 years to exhaust his wealth.
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Elon Musk's net worth could surpass $1 trillion if SpaceX's IPO sails through successfully. His net worth would then be more than the economies of all countries in the world except 20 and could help fund UN initiatives to end world hunger for 25 years. He could spend $1 million/hour and still take 100 years to exhaust his wealth.
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Kerala govt reinstates IAS officers suspended by Vijayan-led LDF govt
The Congress-led UDF government in Kerala has reinstated senior IAS officers, B Ashok and N Prasanth, who were suspended by the former Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government. Prasanth was suspended in 2024 for criticising a colleague, who is the current Chief Secretary of Kerala, on social media. Ashok was suspended over media interviews criticising the then CM Vijayan.
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05:07 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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The Congress-led UDF government in Kerala has reinstated senior IAS officers, B Ashok and N Prasanth, who were suspended by the former Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government. Prasanth was suspended in 2024 for criticising a colleague, who is the current Chief Secretary of Kerala, on social media. Ashok was suspended over media interviews criticising the then CM Vijayan.
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Journalist Anjana Om Kashyap files ₹2 crore defamation suit against Khan Sir
Journalist Anjana Om Kashyap and TV Today Network filed a ₹2-crore defamation suit in Delhi High Court against Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, along with several others. It has been filed over alleged defamatory remarks against her in reference to her coverage on "star teachers". The controversy arose in view of a live debate on NEET exam system.
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05:07 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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Journalist Anjana Om Kashyap and TV Today Network filed a ₹2-crore defamation suit in Delhi High Court against Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, along with several others. It has been filed over alleged defamatory remarks against her in reference to her coverage on "star teachers". The controversy arose in view of a live debate on NEET exam system.
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I envy RAM makers' 80% margins: TSMC CEO Wei as he mulls raising chip prices
CC Wei, CEO of the world's largest contract chipmaker TSMC, said he would like to raise chip prices. However, he added that the company would refrain from sudden price hikes that some memory firms have imposed amid the AI boom. "I envy their 80% gross margins, but I would never do that," he said at the firm's annual shareholder meeting.
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05:24 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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CC Wei, CEO of the world's largest contract chipmaker TSMC, said he would like to raise chip prices. However, he added that the company would refrain from sudden price hikes that some memory firms have imposed amid the AI boom. "I envy their 80% gross margins, but I would never do that," he said at the firm's annual shareholder meeting.
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05:24 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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Shreyas Iyer reacts after becoming new India T20I captain, calls it 'great feeling'
Shreyas Iyer has reacted after replacing Suryakumar Yadav to become T20I captain. "It's a great feeling and also an honour to represent the country at this level and lead them," he said following a T20 Mumbai League match on Saturday. In an interview on Sunday, he said, "Being...captain is a great challenge...but I don't need to change my personality."
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05:22 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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Shreyas Iyer has reacted after replacing Suryakumar Yadav to become T20I captain. "It's a great feeling and also an honour to represent the country at this level and lead them," he said following a T20 Mumbai League match on Saturday. In an interview on Sunday, he said, "Being...captain is a great challenge...but I don't need to change my personality."
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Siniakova, Townsend win French Open women's doubles title, get ₹3.2 cr each
Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova and USA's Taylor Townsend won their first French Open title together, defeating Kazakhstan's Anna Danilina and Serbia's Aleksandra Krunic 6-2, 7-5 in the women's doubles final on Sunday. Siniakova, a veteran of the format, has now won three majors with Townsend. The pair earned €600,000 in prize money, amounting to around ₹3.2 crore each.
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05:15 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova and USA's Taylor Townsend won their first French Open title together, defeating Kazakhstan's Anna Danilina and Serbia's Aleksandra Krunic 6-2, 7-5 in the women's doubles final on Sunday. Siniakova, a veteran of the format, has now won three majors with Townsend. The pair earned €600,000 in prize money, amounting to around ₹3.2 crore each.
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05:15 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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What is Godzilla El Niño?
A powerful El Niño developing in the Pacific Ocean could become the strongest ever recorded, and has been nicknamed "Godzilla El Niño". It occurs when Pacific sea surface temperatures rise about 2.5°C or more above normal, potentially disrupting weather patterns worldwide and pushing global temperatures to record highs. In India, the monsoon usually weakens during El Niño years.
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05:50 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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A powerful El Niño developing in the Pacific Ocean could become the strongest ever recorded, and has been nicknamed "Godzilla El Niño". It occurs when Pacific sea surface temperatures rise about 2.5°C or more above normal, potentially disrupting weather patterns worldwide and pushing global temperatures to record highs. In India, the monsoon usually weakens during El Niño years.
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B'luru techie drives Rapido on weekends, viral post sparks debate
A Bengaluru software developer's decision to drive for Rapido on weekends despite earning a six-figure salary has sparked widespread discussion online. The story emerged after a passenger shared their conversation during a ride. The techie reportedly took up the side hustle to support his family, reigniting debates about rising living costs, inflation, and financial pressures in major cities.
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05:25 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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A Bengaluru software developer's decision to drive for Rapido on weekends despite earning a six-figure salary has sparked widespread discussion online. The story emerged after a passenger shared their conversation during a ride. The techie reportedly took up the side hustle to support his family, reigniting debates about rising living costs, inflation, and financial pressures in major cities.
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NEET-UG 2026 re-exam city intimation slip released
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the city intimation slip for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, which is scheduled on June 21. Candidates can check the city where their examination centre has been allotted on the official NTA website at neet.nta.nic.in. The admit card for the exam would be issued later, said NTA.
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06:11 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the city intimation slip for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, which is scheduled on June 21. Candidates can check the city where their examination centre has been allotted on the official NTA website at neet.nta.nic.in. The admit card for the exam would be issued later, said NTA.
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Pakistan suppressing protests in PoK, communication blackout imposed; US and UK issue alert
Protests over economic grievances, governance reforms and political issues are being suppressed by Pakistan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with authorities imposing a communication blackout. The US issued an alert warning its citizens to not travel to the region from June 5 until June 20. Meanwhile, UK's Foreign Office updated its advisory for the region amid the deteriorating situation.
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06:06 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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Protests over economic grievances, governance reforms and political issues are being suppressed by Pakistan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with authorities imposing a communication blackout. The US issued an alert warning its citizens to not travel to the region from June 5 until June 20. Meanwhile, UK's Foreign Office updated its advisory for the region amid the deteriorating situation.
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06:06 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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TMC leader paraded with shaved head over 'cut money' in Bengal
A video showed Trinamool Congress leader Sannashi Manna being paraded through a village in West Bengal's Howrah after locals shaved his head and garlanded him with shoes over alleged extortion of 'cut money'. People accused the TMC leader of demanding money from people seeking benefits under various social welfare programmes. Police later rescued Manna from the locals.
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06:00 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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A video showed Trinamool Congress leader Sannashi Manna being paraded through a village in West Bengal's Howrah after locals shaved his head and garlanded him with shoes over alleged extortion of 'cut money'. People accused the TMC leader of demanding money from people seeking benefits under various social welfare programmes. Police later rescued Manna from the locals.
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Wipro shares tumble on buyback record date amid heavy trading
Shares of Wipro witnessed sharp volatility on the buyback record date, falling as much as 7.3 per cent during intra-day trading before recovering some losses. The stock touched a low of ₹189.35 on the BSE amid heavy trading volumes, reflecting heightened investor activity around the company's ₹15,000 crore share buyback programme.
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05:48 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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Shares of Wipro witnessed sharp volatility on the buyback record date, falling as much as 7.3 per cent during intra-day trading before recovering some losses. The stock touched a low of ₹189.35 on the BSE amid heavy trading volumes, reflecting heightened investor activity around the company's ₹15,000 crore share buyback programme.
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Anu Aggarwal reacts to 'Peddi' row, says 'Objectification was the norm 30 years ago too'
'Aashiqui' star Anu Aggarwal has said the controversy surrounding Janhvi Kapoor's portrayal in 'Peddi' reminded her of a choice she made 30 years ago. "After Aashiqui...I made it a point to hear the story before signing a film...Objectification of women was the norm. I chose to act against that norm," she stated. Anu further said responsibility rests with actors too.
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06:18 pm Sunday, 07 June 2026
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'Aashiqui' star Anu Aggarwal has said the controversy surrounding Janhvi Kapoor's portrayal in 'Peddi' reminded her of a choice she made 30 years ago. "After Aashiqui...I made it a point to hear the story before signing a film...Objectification of women was the norm. I chose to act against that norm," she stated. Anu further said responsibility rests with actors too.
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