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Chaudhary Charan Singh University is hosting 'Dikshotsav', an eight-day cultural and academic festival from June 2-10, preceding its 38th convocation. This event offers students a vibrant platform to showcase talents in literature, art, music, and more, culminating in a prize distribution. A unique 'Maa-Beti Swasthya Sammelan' also aims to promote health awareness among female students.

Punjab gears up for polling in 103 urban local bodies today, featuring 7,555 candidates vying for 1,896 wards. Eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils, and 20 nagar panchayats are part of this extensive electoral exercise. Over 35 lakh voters will cast their ballots, with counting scheduled for May 29.

Paralympian Beatriz Hatz lost her right leg below the knee at 10 months old after being born with fibular hemimelia, a rare condition affecting leg development. She later underwent 10 surgeries and built a successful track and field career, winning bronze at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Hatz will now appear on Love Island USA Season 8.

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Actress Hina Khan has voiced her strong disapproval of Shilpa Shinde's recent confession about falsely accusing producer Sanjay Kohli of sexual harassment. Khan described the revelation as 'utterly disgraceful,' emphasizing the significant repercussions it could have for real victims and Kohli's loved ones.

Punjab Kings secured a crucial seven-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants, keeping their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive. Captain Shreyas Iyer's maiden IPL century guided the team to a commanding chase. The match also saw an unfortunate incident where fans allegedly misbehaved with cheerleaders, prompting police intervention. Punjab now awaits the outcome of other matches to confirm their playoff spot.

In Patna, aspiring candidates for the BPSC TRE-4 positions faced a heavy-handed response from law enforcement as they rallied for the release of job vacancies. The protest, led by student leaders, ended with arrests and the crowd being dispersed.

West Bengal's Higher Secondary results reveal a consistent trend: girls continue to outshine boys in board exams. Despite facing electoral volatility, the state's classrooms show remarkable stability, with girls dominating pass percentages across all categories. This academic success is attributed to better school retention and targeted welfare initiatives for female education, highlighting a persistent educational advantage for girls

State Senator John Cavanaugh and political activist Denise Powell are locked in a tight primary for Nebraska's Blue Dot

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi alleged the Nashik TCS exploitation case is an intentional attempt to target educated Muslim youths, claiming it lacks legal standing and faces a media trial. He stated the corporator involved will contest the matter legally, asserting the party's unawareness of the incident and that recovered items are not illegal.

Eleven women secured seats in the state legislative assembly, with six being first-time winners and four returning for a second term. Geetha Gopi, a three-time winner, is the most experienced among them. Notable victories included Usha Vijayan and Vidya Balakrishnan defeating sitting male ministers, and Fathima Tahaliya unseating the LDF convenor.

Actor Baseer Ali reportedly engaged in a physical altercation with a photographer at Prince Narula's party. The incident allegedly stemmed from the cameraman making derogatory remarks about Splitsvilla contestants, including Soundharya Shetty. Despite initial complaints, the photographer continued his behavior, leading to a heated exchange and a scuffle as Baseer was leaving. The viral video has sparked widespread debate.