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Maharashtra faces a political storm as the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) accuses the state government of pushing nearly three lakh small contractors into financial distress due to mounting public debt exceeding Rs 10 lakh crore and alleged payment delays. The opposition claims contractors are struggling to survive, prompting them to seek Union Finance Minister's intervention.

Tech giants Apple and Google are urging Canadian lawmakers to amend Bill C-22, seeking judicial oversight and stronger encryption protections. The bill, aimed at faster law enforcement access to data, could allow secret orders for backdoors, sparking concerns about user privacy and trust in encryption. Global attention is on this debate.

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane attributed the attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee to the ruling party's governance in West Bengal, stating public anger is a democratic right. Banerjee alleged security lapses and vowed to approach the Supreme Court. While TMC leaders condemned the incident, Shiv Sena's Shaina NC suggested it reflected public torment over 15 years of TMC rule.

Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, proposing a one-time 50% tax on the stock of major AI firms. This aims to transfer control from Silicon Valley billionaires to the American public, arguing AI was built on 'stolen' data. The fund would grant public voting shares and eventually distribute dividends.

California's survivor-protection law architect, Victoria Burke, criticizes Blake Lively's legal strategy in her dispute with Justin Baldoni. Burke fears the law, meant for sexual assault survivors, is being misused as a PR tool and weaponized for legal fees, diverting focus from genuine victims. She expressed concern that the high-profile case overshadows the bill's original intent.

Planning a bank visit in June requires checking the holiday list as branches in several states will be closed on specific dates for festivals like YMA Day, Raja Sankranti, Moharrum, and Muharram. Additionally, banks observe closures on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, impacting physical branch operations.

Bill Gates understood that how something looks matters as much as how it works. His famous quote highlights that presentation is part of quality. A good idea can fail if presented poorly. Making something look good forces discipline and reveals weaknesses. Gates built Microsoft by packaging and selling his products effectively.

The MPs will be conferred with the honour in a ceremony held in July in New Delhi. The duo are among five Maharashtra MPs selected this year

The Maharashtra State CET Cell has declared the MBA/MMS CET 2026 first-attempt results for admissions to MBA and MMS programmes for the 2026-27 academic year. Eight candidates achieved a perfect 100 percentile, including six from Maharashtra and two from other states. The examination saw 116,196 candidates appear out of 132,838 registrations. The CET Cell emphasized that results are based on percentile scores, which reflect relative performance, and announced that the CAP admission process will commence soon.

A special court granted businessman Raj Kundra permission to travel abroad for business between June and July, rejecting the Enforcement Directorate's objections. The judge cited the cancellation of a Look Out Circular and the fundamental right to travel, while imposing conditions including a security deposit and reporting requirements.

Indian households are increasingly relying on air conditioners during intense summers, leading to higher electricity bills. Experts advise smarter usage, regular maintenance, and informed purchasing decisions to control costs without compromising comfort. Simple adjustments like optimal temperature settings, using ceiling fans, and sealing air leaks can significantly reduce energy consumption.