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‘Zero tolerance for any attempt to exploit Sanatan, faith of devotees,’ says CM Yogi after arrests in Ram temple donation theft case

The SIT investigation identified multiple operational lapses in the donation management system, including weaknesses in cash handling, employee verification, CCTV monitoring and procedures governing the transfer of offerings from the temple premises to trust offices and banks.

France Intercepts Suspected Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker at Sea

A fresh maritime standoff has emerged after French commandos boarded the tanker Deliver, a vessel suspected of being linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet.” French authorities said the tanker was operating under an invalid Cameroonian flag and was intercepted over alleged violations. Moscow strongly condemned the operation, calling it illegal and likening it to piracy, while vowing to protect Russian maritime cargo. The incident has intensified scrutiny of global shipping routes and sanctions enforcement.

FIFA World Cup 2026 breaks all-time attendance record with 3,605,357 spectators, surpasses 1994 mark

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has become the highest-attended and highest-scoring tournament in history, breaking records for spectators and goals with 48 matches still to play

Tech vs Fraud: India blocks ₹660 crore in scams and axed 2.8 crore fake SIM cards | WION Decodes

Driven by the DoT’s newly launched Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) and Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP), India has averted over 4.8 million fraudulent transactions worth ₹660 crore.

Akshay Kumar reacts to Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar missing from Welcome To The Jungle: 'If Welcome 4 is ever made...'

Akshay Kumar has addressed the questions surrounding the absence of Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar in Welcome To The Jungle. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the comedy drama features a star-studded ensemble, and was released on Friday.

US SC allows ending TPS for Haitians & Syrians

A major immigration ruling has sparked fierce political debate in the United States after the Supreme Court allowed the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for Haitians and Syrians. Democrats condemned the decision, calling it “painfully cruel” and arguing it will not make America safer or stronger. The ruling is being viewed as a significant legal and political victory for President Donald Trump, while immigrant advocacy groups warn of serious consequences for affected communities.

‘AI Cannibalism’: Anthropic accuses Chinese tech giant Alibaba of 29 million adversarial distillation attacks. What is it?

Anthropic accused Alibaba's Qwen AI lab of carrying out the largest known AI 'distillation attack' on Claude. Millions of interactions were used to extract advanced AI capabilities, it claimed. But what is a distillation attack?

J&K Govt strengthens weather surveillance, disaster response ahead of Amarnath Yatra

The move comes in the wake of the devastating flash floods near the Amarnath Holy Cave in 2022, which highlighted the need for a robust early warning system.

Escape system: Why does the B-52 bomber still use ejection seats?
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The B-52 relies on dangerous multi-directional ejection seats, blasting pilots upward and navigators downward. This downward path is often fatal at low altitudes, but a USD 48.6 billion J-model upgrade will soon alter the crew's escape dynamics.

Eight-engine fury: Why is the B-52 bomber so loud?
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Powered by eight Pratt-Whitney engines producing 17,000 pounds of thrust each, the B-52 bomber generates a deafening 150-decibel roar. An upcoming upgrade to Rolls-Royce engines will soon quiet this USD 84 million Cold War giant's acoustic signature.

'Absolutely Diabolical’: All about China's Natasha Doll that has triggered global backlash

A viral Chinese social media trend surrounding a squishy baby toy named the Natasha Doll has sparked global outrage. Creators are filming themselves violently beating, boiling, and stomping on the dark-skinned version of the doll for views.

Descendants of the Sun star Song Hye Kyo quits agency after 14 years, shares heartfelt note

Renowned South Korean actress Song Hye Kyo has quit her agency after 14 years. She is best known for her roles in The Glory, Encounter, Full House, among others.

Operation Sindoor: Names of six martyrs released after armed forces casualties confirmed

The Indian Armed Forces have confirmed casualties during Operation Sindoor, following precision strikes carried out after the Pahalgam terror attack. Officials have now released the names of six personnel who lost their lives in action. The Indian Armed Forces has begun the process of honouring these bravehearts, with their names being added to the National War Memorial.

Who is Champat Rai, a VHP veteran, Ram Mandir trust chief who resigned in donation theft case?

The alleged misappropriation of donations was first reported by former Samajwadi Party MLA from Ayodhya, Pawan Pandey, who claimed that donations worth close to Rs 7.5 crore had been siphoned off from the Ram Mandir.

FIFA is giving a different POTM to Muslim players at World Cup 2026. Here's what happening

FIFA has removed Michelob ULTRA branding from the Player of the Match award presentations for Muslim players at the 2026 World Cup out of respect for Islamic beliefs regarding alcohol.

Britain once wanted Queen Elizabeth out of Buckingham Palace. 70 years later, King Charles makes it a reality: INSIDE the untold story

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will remain at Clarence House instead of moving into Buckingham Palace after its £369 million renovation. The decision marks a historic break from royal tradition and revives memories of a old story

'Go home!': Netanyahu heckled during IDF ceremony as he defends war record

Benjamin Netanyahu was heckled with shouts of "Go home!" during an IDF graduation ceremony as he defended Israel's military operations and vowed more missions.

Brand confidence grows as FIFA World Cup 2026 momentum builds on Zee Entertainment

The Company is also witnessing healthy demand from additional brands evaluating partnerships for the Round of 32 (28th June – 3rd July), Round of 16 (4th – 7th July) and the latter stages of the tournament.

What is Thailand’s ‘ungrateful child’ law? Singha beer family feud renews debate over century-old law

A legal dispute within Thailand’s billionaire Singha beer family has revived debate over the country’s century-old “ungrateful child” law, which allows parents to reclaim gifts from children in certain cases.