Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court is at the center of a major controversy following the discovery of a large pile of unaccounted currency at his Delhi residence. A Supreme Court-appointed internal inquiry panel has found compelling evidence pointing toward the judge's questionable conduct after a fire in March this year revealed stacks of Rs 500 notes some of them charred inside his official government accommodation.

Juneteenth is a combination of “June” and “nineteenth,” commemorating June 19, 1865, the day Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved people they were free two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. This delay in enforcement in remote Confederate states made the announcement life-changing for thousands who remained enslaved well beyond the offici

Helping children stay obedient doesn’t mean controlling them through fear or rigid punishment. Instead, it’s about nurturing mutual respect, consistency, and emotional support. Obedient children are often those who feel safe, heard, and guided with clear expectations. By choosing a positive parenting approach, parents can build lasting discipline habits in their children through love and structure. Here are 9 research-backed parenting strategies th

A disturbing incident unfolded near the Tesla plant in Fremont, California, where Austin Hills, the 45-year-old heir to the prominent Hills Bros. Coffee family, now faces serious felony charges. The case has drawn widespread attention not only because of Hills' lineage but also due to the bizarre and aggressive nature of the events that led to his arrest. According to court documents, the incident began around 3:15 a.m. last Thursday when Hills, driving a Land Rover, allege

Robert Grover Park in Jersey City has recently undergone a heartfelt transformation, thanks to the combined efforts of community members who came together to revitalize this important public space. This initiative was part of a broader local effort to bring people together in service and pride for their city. The park, which is named in honor of Robert Grover, a Jersey City police officer who died while serving in World War II, stands as a tribute to individuals who gave their lives in the line

In a shocking crime reported from South Goa, a 22-year-old woman from Bengaluru, Roshni Moses M, was found murdered in a forested area of Pratap Nagar. She had travelled to Goa with her boyfriend, Sanjay Kevin M, intending to get married. However, a dispute reportedly erupted between the two, resulting in a brutal killing. According to Goa Police, the couple had arrived in the coastal state days earlier. They planned

As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, its effects are rippling beyond diplomacy and military affairs, directly impacting global trade and oil prices. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage that connects the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea, is once again at the center of attention. In 2023, nearly 21 million barrels of oil passed through the strait daily, representing about 20% of global petroleum liquids consumption. Any disruption in this corridor could cause dramatic shifts in

Graze Craze, a fast-growing brand known for its custom-made gourmet charcuterie boards, has officially opened its first location in Silicon Valley at 666 Barber Lane in Milpitas’ Ulferts Center. The new store brings the innovative concept of artistic grazing boards to the heart of the Bay Area, offering residents and businesses a unique culinary experience that combines presentation with quality ingredients. The Milpitas location is operated by Michele Ho, a former biotech and pharmaceu

A massive crowd of approximately 5,000 people lined the stretch of Dublin Boulevard from Interstate 680 to Dougherty Road on Saturday, participating in the Bay Area’s only No Kings Protest, a global movement sparked by ongoing concerns over immigration enforcement and authoritarian leadership. Organized by Indivisible Tri-Valley, the demonstration was a loud and visual statement against U.S. Immigration and Cus

Santa Clara County supervisors have taken a major step toward adopting a $14 billion budget that attempts to preserve essential public services amid mounting state and federal funding threats. The unanimous preliminary approval followed weeks of hearings and workshops, with final adoption expected on June 17. However, the mood among county leaders was far from celebratory, as they confronted the reality of declining external support and growing local demand. Supervisors acknowledg

San Jose’s independent police auditor is advocating for the authority to review every police use-of-force incident, including those that do not result in injury. This expanded oversight model, already in place at the county level, has sparked debate and resistance from the city’s police department and councilmembers, who cite budget and staffing concerns. In 2024, San Jose police reported 400 incidents involving the use of force, of which 13 led to great bodily injury.

Homeowners across Dallas are growing increasingly frustrated as the city’s short-term rental (STR) ban remains stuck in legal limbo. With the Dallas Court of Appeals yet to set a date for a re-hearing, many residents particularly those living near frequently rented "party houses" are left feeling helpless and unprotected. Over the weekend, Dallas police responded to a chaotic scene at a short-term ren

Cricket icon Virat Kohli shared a deeply personal and emotional tribute on Father's Day, remembering his late father, Prem Nath Kohli, and the moment that defined his values. In a heartfelt Instagram post shared on Sunday, June 15, Kohli opened up about a pivotal life lesson he received as a young aspiring cricketer one that continues to guide his career and life to this day. Kohli recalled an early opportunity w

A tragic helicopter crash near Gaurikund on the morning of June 15, 2025, has prompted urgent action from Indian aviation authorities and the Uttarakhand state government. The 407 helicopter, operated by Aryan Aviation, had just completed a round trip from Guptkashi to Kedarnath, carrying five adult passengers, one infant, and a pilot—all of whom were killed. Preliminary findings suggest a Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT), as the aircraft was repor

  The Chicago Department of Transportation has announced the installation of seven new speed enforcement cameras across the city, as part of an ongoing effort to improve traffic safety, reduce speeding, and prevent crashes. These cameras will be activated in phases starting this June, and they are located primarily near schools and parks to help protect pedestrians, especially children. Each newly installed speed camera will begin with a 30-day warning period dur

Global financial markets came under pressure on Friday as Iran launched hundreds of missiles toward Israel in retaliation for earlier airstrikes on its nuclear and military facilities. The geopolitical escalation sparked fears of a wider Middle East conflict, leading to a steep sell-off on Wall Street and sharp gains in oil and gold. The S&P 500 fell 1.1%, while crude oil futures jumped 7.5%, their largest single-day gain in over two years. The VIX fear g

As artificial intelligence rapidly advances and global data consumption skyrockets, Northern Virginia has become the epicenter of a crucial debate surrounding the future of data centers. With its already booming infrastructure, the region continues to attract massive investments from tech giants, while communities grapple with the environmental and developmental impacts of the ongoing surge. At this year’s AWS Summit held in Washington, D.C., thousands of tech leaders gat

President Donald Trump has announced a significant shift in immigration enforcement policy, confirming that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will cease raids targeting undocumented farmworkers. This decision comes as industries such as agriculture and hospitality raise concerns over losing long-time, irreplaceable workers to aggressive enforcement measures. In a public statement, President Trump acknowledged that while the objective of immigration enforcement remains to r

On June 12, 2025, a significant outage in Google Cloud's Identity and Access Management (IAM) system caused widespread disruptions across several major online platforms, including Gmail, Spotify, OpenAI, and various smart home services.

OpenAI has announced the launch of its most advanced reasoning model yet o3 Pro for ChatGPT Pro and Team users. The new release is accompanied by a major price reduction of 80% on the standard o3 model, now priced at $2 per million input tokens and $8 for output tokens. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the price cut and hinted that o3 Pro pricing will also reflect its strong performance-to-cost ratio.