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India became the first team in Test history to lose a match despite five players scoring centuries, as England chased down a massive 371-run target at Headingley. The high-scoring thriller saw a combined total of 1673 runs the most in any India-England Test with Ben Duckett’s 149 setting a new record for the highest fourth-innings score against India. Despite India’s 835-run aggregate, the second innings collapse and England’s record chase sealed a historic defeat for the visitors.

In the annals of Indian democracy, June 1975 stands out as a defining moment—when power, law, and public sentiment collided with seismic force. In...

A French tourist in Udaipur has alleged that she was raped by a man who lured her away from a party under the pretext of sightseeing. The incident occurred in the Badgaon area, and police have launched a manhunt for the accused, who is currently absconding. The woman is receiving treatment and is in stable condition.

A government school teacher in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing 24 girl students. The incident surfaced during a student-teacher interaction program, prompting immediate police action and departmental inquiry under the POCSO Act.

From July 1, 2025, Indian Railways will implement a modest fare hike and enforce Aadhaar-based verification for Tatkal bookings. While non-AC fares will rise by 1 paise/km and AC fares by 2 paise/km, suburban and short-distance second-class journeys remain unaffected. Additionally, only Aadhaar-authenticated users can book Tatkal tickets, with OTP verification starting July 15. Agents are barred from booking during the first 30 minutes of the Tatkal window.