June 2026

Thota Vaikuntam: A grocery shop owner’s son from a village who became one of India’s most celebrated artists; his paintings are hung from National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi to Peabody Essex Museum in Massachusetts

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From a humble grocery shop in a Telangana village, Thota Vaikuntam’s artistic journey blossomed. Despite early doubts, his dedication led him to international acclaim. Inspired by his mother and the women of his village, his distinctive paintings, featuring dusky-toned figures adorned with traditional elements, now grace museums worldwide. His unwavering commitment to his craft continues…

UPPSC ACF, RFO Mains Exam 2026 schedule released: Here’s how to download

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The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced the schedule for the Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) and Range Forest Officer (RFO) Mains Examination 2026. The detailed exam timetable has been published on the commission’s official website, uppsc.up.nic.in. The Mains examination will be conducted from July 13 to July 28, 2026, at various examination…

‘It’s not only Shreyas Iyer’s fault’: Former cricketer urges India to ‘address the elephant in the room’ after Ireland humiliation | Cricket News

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R-L: Gautam Gambhir and Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo) India’s disappointing 2-0 T20I series defeat against Ireland has sparked criticism from former batter Manoj Tiwary, who questioned who would take responsibility for the team’s poor performance. Despite entering the series as two-time defending T20 champions, India struggled with the conditions and failed to deliver with the…

Maharashtra dy CM Eknath Shinde sets 3-year deadline for housing projects, warns developers will miss future govt contracts in case of delay | Mumbai News

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Thane: Maharashtra deputy chief minister and housing minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said developers were expected to complete housing and redevelopment projects in three years and said that only those builders who adhered to timelines and maintained quality would be given priority in future govt contracts.Shinde was speaking after handing over keys to beneficiaries of…

‘If the pen is Hakim, Didi is the inkpot,’ says Adhikari | Kolkata News

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CM Suvendu Adhikari in the assembly on Monday CM Sharpens Attack On Taratala Warehouse Collapse, Says No One Will Be SparedKolkata: “If the pen is Firhad Hakim, the inkpot is Mamata Banerjee. If the pen goes, the inkpot will also have to go. Everyone will have to go together,” chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said in…

Where is Ketan Agarwal’s missing passport? Pune police seek answers from Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary as custody continues | Pune News

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Accused Siya and Chetan have been remanded to police custody until 3rd July. PUNE: Accused Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary have been remanded to police custody till July 3 in connection with the murder of businessman Ketan Agarwal on Monday. The extension was granted after the prosecution informed the court that several aspects of the…

24-hour water supply disruption across parts of Thane on July 1, low pressure supply likely for 2 days | Thane News

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Low pressure expected for days. Residents are urged to store water.(Representative image enhanced with AI) THANE: Close on the heels of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), the STEM agency that also supplies water to Thane has announced cuts in supply due to which parts of the city will face 24-hour disruption in supply starting…

US stocks today: Wall Street trades in green as Dow jumps 300 points, Nasdaq up 0.7%

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Wall Street started the week on a stronger note, with major US indices rebounding after a rare spell of losses as heavyweight technology stocks lifted investor sentiment.The Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 52,174.42, up 0.58%, while the Nasdaq Composite was at 25,495.20, gaining 0.78%, and the S&P 500 reached 7,390.14, rising 0.49% around 8…

Sun sets on Bazball: Ben Stokes signs off with defeat as New Zealand seal 2-1 series win vs England | Cricket News

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England captain Ben Stokes during day four of the 3rd Test match between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge on June 28, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo/Getty Images) England’s hopes of ending Ben Stokes’ captaincy on a winning note faded on the fifth morning at Trent Bridge as New Zealand completed a 160-run victory…

South Indian cinema controversies from first half of 2026: Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ censor row, ‘Drishyam 3’ and AMMA crisis explained |

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South Indian cinema controversies from first half of 2026 It has been a turbulent year for the South Indian film industry, with several high-profile legal battles making headlines in 2026. Issues ranging from intense censorship disputes and copyright infringements to landmark personality rights lawsuits and messy divorces have dominated the entertainment space. Notably, Thalapathy Vijay’s…