West Bengal's assembly has passed two bills to revise the OBC reservation framework, now recognizing 66 communities (54 Hindu, 12 Muslim) outside SC/ST categories. This move reverses changes made by the previous TMC government, which had faced legal challenges. The new legislation restores greater power to the West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes, making its recommendations binding on the government for determining reservation percentages and community classifications.
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Morocco stunned the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout, securing a 3-2 victory after a 1-1 draw to advance to the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou's crucial save paved the way for Ismael Saibari's winning penalty. The Atlas Lions fought back from Cody Gakpo's late goal, forcing extra time with a stoppage-time header, ending the Dutch's World Cup campaign.
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Finding a home under Rs 40 lakh in India's major cities is becoming a challenge, with only 10% of new launches falling into this category. Kolkata offers the best prospects, boasting 41% of its new supply below this price point. In contrast, cities like NCR and Bengaluru are dominated by luxury projects, making affordable options scarce for budget-conscious buyers.
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A Microsoft data center technician in Italy resigned on his final day, emailing thousands of colleagues across Europe to accuse the company of powering Israel's war in Gaza through its Azure cloud and European data centers. Published by No Azure for Apartheid, the email cites the Unit 8200 surveillance exposé and urges Microsoft workers to "reclaim our labor" and divest.
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India's Women's Selection Committee has unveiled the squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, where they aim to defend their gold medal title. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the team features a blend of seasoned stars and emerging talent, including Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. The squad announcement sets the stage for another strong showing by the Indian women's cricket team on the international stage.
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Apple's tightly held manufacturing secrets have leaked online. Drop-test photos, parts lists, and supplier details for the unreleased iPhone 18 Pro surfaced on the dark web in a trove of 200,000+ files stolen from manufacturing partner Tata Electronics, Reuters reported. The leak maps hundreds of components to specific suppliers—information Apple never discloses—and exposes its negotiating leverage. Apple says it's "concerned" and investigating; Tata has tightened internal security controls.
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Four engineering students from Kerala developed Bandicoot, India's first robotic manhole-cleaning machine, after a 2015 sewer tragedy highlighted the dangers of manual scavenging. Launched through their startup, the robot enables safe, efficient sewer cleaning without human entry and is now deployed across 22 Indian states and four countries. The innovation has transformed hazardous sanitation work, trained former manual scavengers as robot operators, and encouraged wider adoption of AI-powered robotic sewer-cleaning technologies across Indian cities.
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The judgment was delivered on February 6, 2026, by a Division Bench of Justice N.S. Sanjay Gowda and Justice D.M. Vyas, dismissing a habeas corpus petition by the father seeking the production and custody of his minor daughter.
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A cramped service room unearthed near Pompeii's Civita Giuliana villa offers a rare glimpse into the lives of enslaved people. Equipped with basic beds and tools, this functional space reveals the hidden infrastructure supporting Roman elite households. The discovery, preserved by volcanic ash, highlights the social hierarchy and provides a crucial perspective on the lives of those often overlooked in historical accounts, shifting archaeological focus towards common people.
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Ancient human footprints, discovered at Australia's Lake Mungo, offer a rare glimpse into prehistoric life. These impressions, preserved for millennia, reveal how early Australians walked, travelled, and adapted to a changing environment. The find provides crucial insights into locomotion and group behaviours, humanizing the archaeological record and linking archaeology, geology, and human movement studies.
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The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released the WBJEE 2026 counselling schedule for admissions to undergraduate Engineering, Technology and Architecture programmes. Registration, fee payment and choice filling begin on June 30 and continue until July 5, while the three-round counselling process will conclude on July 30 with the final phase of admissions.
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A young man, Ayush Malik, who had publicly converted to Islam and changed his name, has now returned to Hinduism. A video shows him performing puja and expressing remorse to his mother, stating his decision was voluntary after witnessing his family's distress. His earlier conversion and marriage had led to controversy and legal action under Uttar Pradesh's anti-conversion law.
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INDIA bloc parties have formally petitioned the Chief Justice of India regarding the Election Commission's special intensive revision of electoral rolls and other election-related concerns. This joint letter, signed by 23 parties and an independent, follows a recent opposition meeting where consensus was reached on key issues. The alliance emphasized solidarity and resistance, aiming to address perceived electoral irregularities and demanding the Education Minister's resignation over examination controversies.
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Renowned artist Edvard Munch believed paintings possess a unique power to capture the depths of human emotion, a feat he felt photography, even in its advanced state, couldn't fully achieve. His famous quote, comparing the camera to a brush, highlights painting's ability to delve into the 'Heaven or Hell' of our inner lives – our joys, fears, and struggles.
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Marvel Studios is reportedly charting its course beyond the Multiverse Saga, with industry insider Alex Perez revealing priority projects post-'Avengers: Secret Wars'. 'Black Panther 3', 'Shang-Chi 2', 'Spider-Man 5', and an 'X-Men' reboot are slated, alongside potential sequels for 'Thunderbolts' and 'Blade', and the formation of 'Midnight Sons'. A new 'Avengers' film is also hinted at, with the Russo Brothers possibly returning.
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