Politics
Himachal Govt Rolls Back Merger of Three Low-Enrolment Colleges
The Himachal Pradesh government has reversed its decision to merge three government colleges with low enrolment, including GDC Kukumseri in Lahaul-Spiti, following opposition from local MLA Anuradha Rana.
World
Nearly 300 Devotees Rescued After Forest Fire Hits Naina Devi Temple in Kangra
A forest fire near Naina Devi temple in Kangra trapped nearly 300 devotees. After a three-hour rescue operation, all were evacuated safely. The blaze spread over 10 km and is under investigation.
Entertainment
Amsterdam crowd dances to Bengali folk song, immigrant dancer finds belonging
Nearly 1,500 people joined Aishwarya Bhattacharjee at the Van Gogh Museum to dance to a Bengali folk song, creating a viral moment of cultural unity and personal belonging.
Business
Accenture Revises Salary Hike Structure: 50% Lump Sum, 50% Base Pay
Accenture revises June compensation cycle: employees get 50% of salary increase as lump sum, 50% added to base pay. Move aims to provide immediate cash and manage costs.
Lifestyle
Technology
Soulja Boy Launches Rapper University on Twitch
Soulja Boy announces Rapper University on Twitch after discussing Kai Cenat's Streamer University 2026. The rapper invites aspiring artists to apply via DM. Details remain scarce.
Cognizant AI Partnership Generates $200M Pipeline
Cognizant's partnership with Workfabric AI has generated $200 million in incremental sales pipeline, with expectations to reach $1 billion by year-end, leveraging tribal knowledge.
Kanpur Court Denies Bail in Cyber Fraud Case
A Kanpur court rejected bail for two accused in a major cyber fraud racket involving fake GST firms and bank accounts, with transactions worth Rs54 crore.
Airtel Rebrands Priority Postpaid as Fast Lane
Bharti Airtel has rebranded its Priority Postpaid service as Fast Lane, retaining 5G network slicing for enhanced speeds. The company denies discontinuation and addresses net neutrality concerns.
MuscleBlaze Biozyme Campaign with Ashneer Grover on Gut Health
MuscleBlaze launches 'Lighter Gut, Better Gut Feeling' campaign featuring Ashneer Grover, highlighting protein absorption and digestive comfort in sports nutrition.
