George Russell holds off Max Verstappen to win Austrian GP

Mercedes driver George Russell finished 1.6 seconds ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday. It was Russell's second Grand Prix win of the season. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli finished 0.3 seconds behind Verstappen to secure third place, while McLaren's Oscar Piastri sealed fourth position. Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, who had started from P3, finished fifth.
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08:27 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Ben Stokes retires from international cricket days after nightclub controversy

England Test captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket, days after being involved in controversy over breaching team curfew at a London nightclub. The ongoing third Test against New Zealand will be his final match for England. The 35-year-old has scored over 11,000 runs and taken over 345 wickets across 122 Tests, 114 ODIs and 43 T20Is.
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08:16 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Uddhav slams BJP over Ram Mandir donation row, calls it 'Babur Janta Party'

Shiv Sena UBT leader Uddhav Thackeray slammed the BJP over the ongoing Ram Mandir donation theft issue, calling it "Babur Janta Party". "Babur demolished the Ram Mandir. 'Babur Janata Party' has now come to loot the newly constructed temple. What is the difference between them?" he said. Cash, gold, silver and other valuables donated to the temple were allegedly stolen.
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08:36 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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US now spends more building data centres than on public transportation infrastructure

Spending on data centre construction in the US surpassed $50 billion for the first time in April, according to Census Bureau data. Private-sector investment in data centres also exceeded public spending on transportation infrastructure, including airports, ports and mass transit, for the first time. Data centres now account for 2.3% of all US construction spending.
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09:10 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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SpiceJet to refund fare, pay ₹62,000 for denying boarding to elderly couple returning from Hajj

A consumer commission has ordered SpiceJet to refund the fare amount and pay ₹62,000 as compensation to an elderly couple, who were returning to Srinagar after completing the Hajj pilgrimage. One complainant alleged that other "blue-eyed people" were allowed to board by the airline in their place. The couple was reportedly forced to spend the night at the airport.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
09:24 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Samay Raina faces criticism as old joke on girlfriend's consent surfaces

An old clip from 'India's Got Latent' has received backlash wherein Samay Raina joked about a girl returning sexual favours to a boy. In the clip, a girl who came with her boyfriend stood up and left as her father had a minor heart attack. "Go cry for her...Give her your shoulder...and she'll give you h**d," Samay told the boy.
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09:40 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Broken promise of marriage, that was made in good faith, isn't rape: Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court dismissed charges against a man accused of repeatedly raping a woman on pretext of marriage. The high court noted that relations continued for two years between the first alleged act and the FIR. A breach in a promise made in "good faith" after the relationship goes wrong, "wouldn't be treated as a misconception", it added.
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09:46 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Why this Karnataka village known as 'Cherrapunji of the South'?

Agumbe in Karnataka is widely known as the "Cherrapunji of the South" and the "Cobra Capital of India" due to its heavy rainfall and rich biodiversity. Located in the Western Ghats, the village is famous for its lush rainforests, king cobras, waterfalls and scenic trekking trails, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
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09:56 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Fans slam ECB over Ben Stokes' international retirement

England captain Ben Stokes announced his shock international retirement before the conclusion of the third Test against New Zealand, sparking criticism against ECB. Fans wrote, "The ECB has played a part in this with its shabby handling of recent events," while another said, "We're doomed. Heads should roll." Others claimed, "He didn't decide this freely," blaming management for the exit.
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09:55 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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India lose a T20I series after 3 years as Ireland complete 2-0 whitewash

Ireland defeated India by 1 run in the second T20I in Belfast to complete a 2-0 series whitewash. This is India's first T20I series defeat in nearly three years. Their previous T20I series loss came in August 2023, when they lost a five-match series against West Indies 2-3. India had since remained unbeaten in 12 straight T20I series.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
10:23 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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India crash out of Women's T20 World Cup 2026

India crashed out of Women's T20 World Cup 2026 after losing their must-win Group A match against Australia at Lord's on Sunday. India posted 170/4, with Harmanpreet Kaur smashing 56(27) and Smriti Mandhana scoring 38(37). Australia chased down the target in 19 overs to finish unbeaten in Group A, while South Africa joined them in semi-finals.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
10:17 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Fans question Vaibhav Sooryanvanshi's exclusion after India's series defeat against Ireland

Fans questioned opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's exclusion after India suffered a 0-2 T20I series defeat against Ireland. Several social media users said the 15-year-old should have been handed his debut. "Consistent performers deserve consistent opportunities," a fan commented. "India lost as Sooryavanshi wasn't in the XI," wrote another. "We lost due to mismanagement," another comment read.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
10:53 pm Sunday, 28 June 2026

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Co-hosts Canada score 92nd-minute winner to reach FIFA WC Round of 16, eliminate SA

Co-hosts Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash. Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio scored the winner in the 92nd minute to eliminate South Africa. Notably, both the teams were playing their first-ever knockout stage match in FIFA World Cup history. Canada will face the winner of Netherlands-Morocco clash in Round of 16.
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02:46 am Monday, 29 June 2026

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India win historic bronze at Volleyball Cup 2026, beat Bahrain 3-1

The Indian men's volleyball team created history on Sunday by defeating defending champions Bahrain in the third-place play-off to claim their first-ever bronze medal at the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup. India, which had suffered a 2-3 defeat to Indonesia in the semi-finals, beat higher-ranked Bahrain 3-1. Meanwhile, Indonesia won the gold medal, defeating South Korea 3-0 in the final.
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News By: Pravel Jain
08:50 am Monday, 29 June 2026

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India overtakes Taiwan & South Korea in list of countries with largest stock markets

India regained its spot as the world's fifth-largest stock market, as sharp corrections and profit-booking in Taiwan and South Korea pulled their m-caps lower. This comes weeks after the two countries overtook India, which had consequently slipped two ranks. India's m-cap now stands at $5.05 trillion, while m-caps of Taiwan and South Korea are $4.97 trillion and $4.66 trillion.
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09:06 am Monday, 29 June 2026

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Bengal may pay schools to buy eggs for midday meals amid backlash

The West Bengal government is mulling Odisha model of paying schools an extra amount to buy eggs for midday meals if they so choose, officials said. The government, last week, tasked ISKCON with providing food for students in 1,800 schools. The organisation has refused to serve any non-vegetarian food, including eggs. The development has sparked controversy in the state.
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09:25 am Monday, 29 June 2026

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Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar praises PM Modi, pitches for dialogue with Pakistan

Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and pitched for a dialogue with Pakistan. Mirwaiz said PM Modi is now among the longest-serving leaders in independent India, adding that dialogue and diplomacy "remain the most reliable instruments for resolving issues and securing a better future". He also highlighted the peace efforts of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
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09:40 am Monday, 29 June 2026

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Pakistani national held after crossing LoC in J&K

Indian Army troops apprehended a 31-year-old Pakistani man after he crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in the Balakote sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch. Identified as Rayees Khan, a resident of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, he is being questioned over his motive for crossing into the Indian side of the border. This was the third such incident this month, officials added.
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News By: Sunny Sharma
09:58 am Monday, 29 June 2026

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Why have Apple's historic price hikes hit India the hardest?

Apple's historic price hikes for MacBook, iPad, Apple TV and HomePod products hit India the hardest, where their prices have jumped by 14-70%, ET reported. This was because of the falling value of Indian rupee against US dollar, coupled with higher import duties and local taxes, analysts said. Apple products are relatively costlier than their counterparts in US and EU.
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News By: Ashley Paul
10:14 am Monday, 29 June 2026

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There is war in our nation, it's no easy: Wissa after DR Congo reach FIFA WC knockouts

After DR Congo qualified for the FIFA World Cup knockouts for the first time ever, striker Yoane Wissa said, "It's no easy in our country." "There is a war in east Congo, and every day, every time we wear the shirt, we think about them," he added. Thanking their supporters, the 29-year-old said, "We came from nothing to be here."
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10:29 am Monday, 29 June 2026

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