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A short primer of gamers are pushing back against AI slop gaining a foothold in the gaming industry

The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported Israeli airstrikes on more than a dozen south Lebanon locations after midnight and into Saturday, June 20 morning

He termed Mughal gardens as essential elements of Kashmirs identity and heritage

The National Testing Agency conducted a nationwide mock drill ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21. More than 22.79 lakh candidates are set to appear for the exam, with over two lakh personnel deployed to ensure its smooth, secure and fair conduct.

In a post on social media, Mr. Palaniswami explained that the amendment proposed by Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was inserted into the resolution in violation of the rules of the House

About 1.1 lakh students in Kerala registered for the original NEET UG exam held on May 3, as per official estimates

We look at the new digital symbiosis, where game studios design for reel-sized curiosity and content creators compete to unearth the next short-form sensation

The TNFUFAs representation was in the wake of several State-run universities struggling with acute shortage of faculty and in some cases, falling short of the minimum number of faculty members mandated by the UGC

The NTA has acknowledged the lapse on its part and stated it was a technical glitch and has assured that a revised admit card with Nagpur as centre of choice for the aggrieved student

The strike on Kharkiv's Kholodnogirsky district wounded nine people, with five of them hospitalised, according to Oleg Synegubov, the head of the regional military administration

The Telangana Junior Doctors Association (T-JUDA), Telangana Senior Residents Doctors Association (T-SRDA) and Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association (HRDA) issued separate statements on Saturday, June 20 urging the State government to retain the existing retirement age.

At a meeting in New York to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Israeli envoy, Danny Danon, demanded the resignation of Pramila Patten, who produced a report that blacklisted Israel for such alleged abuses for the first time, accusing her of bias.

The mercury level in the city was around 32 degree Celsius at 10 a.m. on Saturday, much lower than its average temperature of 37 degree Celsius recorded in June

The exhibition is expected to host over 100 exhibitors and attract more than 15,000 business decision-makers and visitors from different industrial sectors, FTCCI said

The anti-defection law was meant to curb political defections, but the growing use of the merger provision has raised fresh concerns about its effectiveness. The latest developments involving Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs have reignited the debate over whether engineered splits are being used to bypass constitutional safeguards and alter parliamentary numbers without facing disqualification.

Director Sreekanth Sangishettys Telugu film works better as a coming-of-age tale than as a romance

Argentinas three shades of blue and Brazils canary yellow unsurprisingly dominate the jersey market, followed by those of Portugal, Germany, Spain, England, Belgium, and others

The police commissioner official further instructed officers to ensure that all cameras under the initiative are geo-tagged and that their records are regularly updated

In a culture of constant connectivity, homeowners are demanding restrooms that are designed to help them disconnect

Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game for the fastest goal at this years World Cup; Miguel Almiron was issued a red card for violating a new rule banning players from covering their mouth during a confrontation

Ms. Murmu, India's first tribal woman President, turned 68 on June 20

Rapidobike taxi operator Karate Mahalakshmi gets back home in the wee hours to ensure other women have a safe ride home late in the night

Vasanti S. Iyer, CEO and Director of Sri Sri School of Yoga, highlighted the relevance of yoga in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and rapid technological advancements

A new book on the sanctuaries of S.H. Raza, T. Venkanna and other leading Indian artists that prove as revealing as the works themselves

The Special Branch is keeping a close watch on developments at the protest site as well as related activity on social media, officials said

Donald Trump referred to Chinas President Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi as the two greatest leaders he likes the most in terms of power and leverage, and the ability to execute on that

Case was first registered against three staff members of the Christian worship centre for allegedly assaulting a boy

Enumerators working on the Census are facing several challenges in the field, including heat, connectivity issues, and safety concerns. Though the exercise is being conducted through a digital system designed for real-time monitoring, field workers say conditions on the ground and supervisory instructions are affecting data collection.Vijaita Singhreports on the challenges

The list of areas that will be affected includes Central Business District, residential areas across the city, and areas housing IT companies

Neeraj Chopra produced a best of 85.69m in his third attempt, which placed him fourth in the end in his season-opening event

Previously, Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 on June 19, as Cunah's two goals took the spotlight

Haiti, defeated for the second time in Group C, became the first team to be eliminated from this World Cup.

Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off on June 19 after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

Brazil took control in the 23rd minute when Vinicius's shot was parried by Johny Placide and Hannes Delcroix's attempted clearance deflected off Cunha and over the line

Committed expenditure is projected to exceed 1.22 lakh crore in 2026-27, with salaries, pensions and interest payments consuming nearly three-fourths of state revenues

From zero waste cooking and minimalist fish curries to Burmese noodle soups and Andaman settler kitchens, the flavours of displacement continue to shape what Bengal eats today.

The palaeontologist and Jurassic World consultant says the subcontinent holds some of Earths most important dinosaur secrets if enough young scientists go looking

An intimate glimpse into the lives of the Dongria Kondh, one of Indias Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, in Odishas Niyamgiri hills

FICCI FLO Vijayawada Chapter will host contemporary artist Bhaskara Rao Botcha for an interactive art workshop and public art auction at Waltair Club, Visakhapatnam

The AMP said the incident occurred on June 18 and that one of the injured sailors was in serious condition

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Three people were taken to medical facilities and six others were treated on site

Five-time champion Brazil will be up against Haiti in their second encounter on June 19, 2026

With the game barely underway, Saibari ran on to a pass from Brahim Diaz with Scotland's defenders left watching and he lashed the ball past goalkeeper Angus Gunn

Scotland opened their FIFA World Cup campaign with a win over Haiti while Morocco held Brazil in their opening match. These two will clash on June 19, 2026

The U.S. moved on to six points and into the last 32 before their last game against Turkey on Thursday in Los Angeles