Ram Mandir donation theft case: Accused saw 100-fold rise in wealth, bought expensive properties
Police have arrested eight persons in connection with the case, and investigating teams have been carrying out raids at their residences. All eight accused were reportedly involved in the counting of cash and jewellery donated by devotees in collection boxes of the temple.
When will monsoon reach Delhi-NCR? IMD says relief from heat likely in next 5-6 days
The India Meteorological Department on Sunday said that conditions are favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance across northern regions over the coming five to six days. It, however, warned that heatwave conditions may persist in parts of Uttar Pradesh for now.
Uddhav Thackeray slams BJP over Shiv Sena (UBT) defections: ‘They want to finish Maharashtra’
Thackeray used the platform to launch sharp attacks on the BJP. Referring to the Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, Thackeray said, “These people committed theft at the Ram temple. Looting is now happening at the Ram temple.”
Weather Today: IMD warns of heavy rains, thunderstorms, gusty wind across southern India and East
An active monsoon trough is driving widespread showers. While some areas will get consistent monsoon rain, others may face severe thunderstorms with brief spells of heavy downpour.
Ketan Agarwal Murder Case: Cab driver makes starting revelations related to missing passport
The cab driver who took Ketan Agrawal and Siya Goyal to Mumbai Airport has claimed that Siya stopped on the expressway and took an unidentified item from the car boot before Ketan’s passport mysteriously went missing.
Jacob Frey praises Somali community as Minnesota faces renewed scrutiny over fraud investigations
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey told members of the city’s Somali community over the weekend that they are “our family,” pledging solidarity and praising their contributions to the city during remarks celebrating Somali Independence Day. Frey’s remarks came as Minnesota continues to face scrutiny over several high-profile fraud investigations and weeks after a Republican-led House Oversight Committee report alleged the Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s administration failed to act on repeated warnings about widespread fraud in the state’s social services programs. “Through the most difficult of times and through Operation Metro surge, we all saw that they tried to come for some of us,” Frey told members of the Somali community on Saturday. “And when that happens, we say that you’re coming for all of us.” BLUE STATE’S ANTI-ICE PLEDGE COLLAPSES AS GOP WARNS OF NEW SANCTUARY ‘CONFEDERACY’ “In Minneapolis, we loved our neighbors. In Minneapolis, we do not see you as immigrants. We see you as our family,” he added. “You are our brothers. You’re our sisters. You have done so much for this incredible city, and for that, we stand with you.” Frey appeared to reference Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration’s immigration and public safety initiative in Minnesota. The operation concluded in February after border czar Tom Homan announced it had resulted in the arrest of more than 4,000 people in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and had reduced what he described as public safety threats. BLUE STATE’S ANTI-ICE PLEDGE COLLAPSES AS GOP WARNS OF NEW SANCTUARY ‘CONFEDERACY’ Frey shared the video on X, writing, “Happy Somali Independence Day.” “Here in Minnesota, home to one of the largest Somali communities in the United States, we celebrate the resilience, culture, and leadership that continue to enrich our city and community,” he said. Earlier this month, a Republican-led House Oversight Committee report alleged Walz’s administration repeatedly failed to act on warnings about fraud involving state social services programs, including the Feeding Our Future scandal. WALZ ADMINISTRATION IGNORED FRAUD WARNINGS AS BILLIONS VANISHED, HOUSE OVERSIGHT REPORT ALLEGES The committee said more than 110 people have been charged in connection with various fraud schemes in Minnesota, including many defendants identified as members of Minnesota’s Somali immigrant community. The report also alleged concerns about potential racial discrimination claims contributed to delays in addressing suspected fraud and estimated Minnesota lost roughly $300 million in stolen federal child nutrition funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. Walz administration officials have disputed the committee’s findings. Fox News Digital’s Adam Pack contributed to this report.
Trump calls likely DC mayor Janeese Lewis George a ‘communist’ and vows to block her agenda
President Donald Trump on Sunday called Washington, D.C., council member Janeese Lewis George a “communist” and vowed to block policies he said would undermine public safety and reverse his administration’s efforts to reduce crime in the nation’s capital. In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump said he plans to meet with Lewis George and argued Washington has become safer under his administration. He also pledged to oppose any agenda he said would weaken immigration enforcement, policing or the city’s criminal justice system. “Janeese Lewis George, the Communist who is almost certainly going to be elected Mayor of Washington, D.C., has stated that she wants to empty the prisons, make D.C. a Sanctuary City, oppose ICE, welcome Criminal Illegal Aliens back into our beloved Capital, resist Anti-Crime Crackdowns, Defund the Police, continue and expand Cashless Bail, and so many other Capital destroying ‘things,’” the president wrote on Truth Social. SOCIALIST POISED TO LEAD DC AFTER DEM PRIMARY VICTORY, SETTING STAGE FOR CLASHES WITH TRUMP “In the end, it will never work out, nor will I let it even have a chance because I have worked too hard to make Washington, D.C., the Envy of the World, with almost No Crime, and a Beautification process that has been second to none,” Trump continued. “I will meet with Janeese Lewis George, but must forewarn everyone that Washington, D.C., is again a Safe and Prestigious Community. “Many people, including myself, have worked long and hard to get it there, and we will not let it be destroyed by a Communist adherent who has no intention to, MAKE WASHINGTON GREAT AGAIN!” he added. Lewis George, a self-described Democratic socialist and member of the District of Columbia Council, defeated Kenyan McDuffie and five other candidates in the Democratic mayoral primary earlier this month, positioning her to succeed Mayor Muriel Bowser in a city where Democrats overwhelmingly dominate general elections. SOCIALIST POISED TO LEAD DC AFTER DEM PRIMARY VICTORY, SETTING STAGE FOR CLASHES WITH TRUMP Her primary victory sets the stage for a likely clash with Trump, who has made reducing crime in Washington and reshaping the nation’s capital a central focus of his second term. The president has maintained a National Guard presence in the city and has repeatedly threatened to end the District’s home rule if he believes local leaders fail to keep crime under control. Lewis George has sharply criticized Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and expanded federal law enforcement presence in Washington. Following the president’s decision to deploy the Guard last year, she called the move “a direct attack” on the city’s residents and accused Trump of weaponizing the Home Rule Act. During the mayoral campaign, Lewis George argued that “federal troops” and “masked ICE agents” posed a greater threat to young Washington residents than juvenile crime and opposed relying on curfews and federal enforcement, instead advocating expanded youth programs and other community investments. SOCIALIST POISED TO LEAD DC AFTER DEM PRIMARY VICTORY, SETTING STAGE FOR CLASHES WITH TRUMP Trump has previously suggested he would consider placing Washington under greater federal control if Lewis George were elected mayor. “I wouldn’t like it — and maybe we take back Washington, run it on the federal basis,” Trump told reporters earlier this month. “We won’t put up with it. We’re not going to lose our businesses.” Fox News Digital’s Peter D’Abrosca contributed to this report.
Top Democrat lawmaker suffers minor injuries in Delaware car crash
Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., said he is expected to make a full recovery after suffering minor injuries in a multi-vehicle crash in Delaware on Sunday that was triggered by a driver experiencing a medical emergency. The Delaware Democrat said he was riding in one of several vehicles struck during the crash and was transported to Beebe Hospital for treatment. In posts on X, Coons thanked first responders and medical staff, adding that he was relieved that, by all accounts, no one was seriously injured. “Earlier today, a Delaware driver experienced a medical incident and collided with several cars, including one in which I was a passenger,” Coons wrote on X. “I was transported to Beebe Hospital and treated for minor injuries. I’m now home and expected to make a full and swift recovery. HEART-STOPPING VIDEO SHOWS MIDDLE SCHOOLERS SAVING THEIR BUS AFTER DRIVER PASSES OUT AT THE WHEEL He later posted that he was grateful to the first responders for their prompt and professional response, as well as medical personnel at Beebe Hospital, where he was transported to. “I’m feeling relieved and blessed that by all accounts no one was seriously injured during the crash,” Coons wrote. SENATORS DEFEND TWO-WEEK RECESS AS RECORD-BREAKING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN DRAGS ON The crash occurred in Sussex County, though Coons did not specify the exact location or time of the collision. Authorities had not released additional details as of Sunday, including how many vehicles were involved, the driver’s condition or whether anyone else was injured. DEMOCRATIC SENATOR CALLS INTERNET AN ‘ACCELERANT’ DRIVING EXTREMISM AFTER KIRK KILLING Coons has represented Delaware in the U.S. Senate since winning a 2010 special election following Joe Biden’s resignation after he was elected vice president. He is currently serving his third full Senate term and serves on the Senate Appropriations, Foreign Relations, Judiciary, Ethics and Small Business and Entrepreneurship committees. The 62-year-old senator did not indicate whether the crash would affect his upcoming schedule, and his office did not immediately release additional details about his injuries beyond describing them as minor.
Which teams are in World Cup last-32 knockouts, and what is the schedule?
All the qualified teams and match schedule for the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on Sunday. Published On 28 Jun 202628 Jun 2026 The round of 32 bracket of the 2026 World Cup is complete. After 72 group games featuring 48 teams, it’s time for the knockouts. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Below is the full list of qualified teams and the last-32 schedule: Teams in the round of 32 The top two teams from each of the 12 groups along with the eight best third-placed teams, have advanced from the group stage to the round of 32. They are: Group A: Mexico, South Africa Group B: Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina Group C: Brazil, Morocco Group D: USA, Australia, Paraguay Group E: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden Group G: Belgium, Egypt Group H: Spain, Cape Verde Group I: France, Norway, Senegal Group J: Argentina, Austria, Algeria Group K: Colombia, Portugal, Democratic Republic of the Congo Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana Cape Verde is the smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockouts [Phil Noble/Reuters] Round of 32 full schedule Sunday, June 28 South Africa vs Canada, noon (19:00 GMT) – Los Angeles Stadium, California, United States Monday, June 29 Brazil vs Japan, noon (17:00 GMT) – Houston Stadium, Texas, US Germany vs Paraguay, 4:30pm (20:30 GMT) – Boston Stadium, Massachusetts, US Netherlands vs Morocco, 7pm (01:00 GMT on Tuesday) – Monterrey Stadium, Mexico Tuesday, June 30 Ivory Coast vs Norway, noon (17:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium, Texas, US France vs Sweden, 5pm (21:00 GMT) – New York/New Jersey Stadium, US Mexico vs Ecuador, 7pm (01:00 GMT on Wednesday) – Mexico City Stadium, Mexico Vinicius Jr and Brazil face Japan in a blockbuster round of 32 match [Paul Childs/Reuters] Wednesday, July 1 Advertisement England vs DR Congo, noon (16:00 GMT) – Atlanta Stadium, Georgia, US Belgium vs Senegal, 1pm (20:00 GMT) – Seattle Stadium, Washington, US USA vs Bosnia, 5pm (00:00 GMT on Thursday) – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, California, US Thursday, July 2 Spain vs Austria, noon (19:00 GMT) – Los Angeles Stadium Portugal vs Croatia, 7pm (23:00 GMT) – Toronto Stadium, Ontario, Canada Switzerland vs Algeria, 8pm (03:00 GMT on Friday) – BC Place Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Friday, July 3 Australia vs Egypt, 1pm (18:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium Argentina vs Cape Verde, 6pm (22:00 GMT) – Miami Stadium, Florida, US Colombia vs Ghana, 8:30pm (01:30 GMT on Saturday) – Kansas City Stadium, Missouri, US Lionel Messi and Argentina will start their 2026 World Cup knockout campaign against minnows Cape Verde [Paul Ellis/AFP] Adblock test (Why?)
Iran war day 121: Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait as US strikes near Hormuz
US strikes Iran for a second day near Strait of Hormuz as Bahrain sounds sirens and Kuwait activates air defences. Published On 28 Jun 202628 Jun 2026 The United States has bombed Iran for a second straight day, striking Sirik, Bandar-e Lengeh and Qeshm Island after a drone attack on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, while Kuwait said its air defences were responding to “hostile missile and drone threats”, raising heightened tensions across the region. Meanwhile, Israel carried out new attacks on southern Lebanon, killing at least one person, just a day after reaching a framework agreement with the Lebanese government aimed at ending the fighting. Here is what has happened as the conflict enters its 121st day: In Iran Iran sees Strait of Hormuz as key leverage: Tehran-based political analyst Abas Aslani said Iran views the waterway as a deterrent against future US attacks. “Iran sees [the strait] as leverage to stop the repetition of any new round of aggression against the country,” he told Al Jazeera, adding that any attempt to change the situation there “by force” is “unacceptable for Tehran”. IRGC says it hit US forces in the Gulf: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched ballistic missiles and drones at the US Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain in response to US strikes on five coastal locations in Iran. The Gulf Bahrain sounds sirens, Kuwait activates air defences: Bahrain urged people to head to the nearest safe place after sirens sounded, while Kuwait said it was responding to “hostile missile and drone threats”. A US official told the Reuters news agency there have been no reported US casualties or major damage so far. Oman joins Gulf states in condemning attack on Bahrain: Oman has condemned the Iranian drone attack on Bahrain, expressing full solidarity with the kingdom and rejecting any actions that threaten regional security. Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE also condemned the attack. Advertisement In the US White House signals tougher stance: Reporting from Washington, DC, Manuel Rapalo says President Donald Trump’s warning that the US could be forced to “complete the job” if Iran continues its attacks raises new concerns about further escalation. Expert warns US-Iran conflict could escalate: Retired US naval officer Harlan Ullman says the latest “tit-for-tat” attacks between Washington and Tehran risk “getting out of hand”. He added that a surge in oil prices could pressure President Donald Trump to return to negotiations. US congressman says Iran strikes violate war powers measure: Democratic Representative Ro Khanna condemned the renewed US attacks on Iran as a “blatant violation” of the War Powers Resolution passed by Congress, warning: “Trump must stop this war now, or we will take him to court.” In Israel Netanyahu hails Lebanon deal as blow to Iran: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the US-mediated framework agreement with Lebanon a “historic accomplishment” and “a massive blow to Iran and Hezbollah”. The deal, the biggest breakthrough between the neighbours in decades, aims to end hostilities while allowing Israel to maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed. Ben-Gvir calls Lebanon deal a ‘historic mistake’: Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the agreement gives Hezbollah the “lifeline it has begged for” and argued Israel should “crush”, not “anaesthetise”, the group. He said he opposed the deal in the Israeli cabinet and would continue to do so. In Lebanon Trump congratulates Lebanon after signing ceremony: Lebanon’s presidency says President Donald Trump congratulated President Joseph Aoun after the signing ceremony for the US-brokered framework agreement with Israel and pledged US support for Lebanon’s economy and armed forces. Aoun urged Washington to ensure Israel complies with the deal and withdraws its troops from southern Lebanon. The Hezbollah group has rejected the Lebanon-Israel deal, calling it “null and void”. Adblock test (Why?)