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The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the NBA Finals after defeating the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points, while Julian Champagnie added 20 and seven Spurs players reached double figures. Oklahoma City received 35 points and nine assists from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but lacked enough offensive support elsewhere.

Mauricio Pochettino and US Soccer turned the 2026 World Cup squad reveal into a major televised event in New York City, reflecting the growing profile of soccer in America ahead of a home World Cup. The announcement highlighted a squad built around experienced leaders like Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams, while omissions such as Tanner Tessmann and Diego Luna quickly became major talking points.

Julian Champagnie delivered a huge first-half performance for the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, scoring 17 points before halftime. The former undrafted forward has become a valuable two-way contributor for San Antonio this season, averaging 11.1 points and 5.8 rebounds. Champagnie’s rise from uncertainty to playoff contributor reflects the persistence, work ethic, and resilience that continue to shape his growing NBA career.

The anticipation builds for IPL 2026's Qualifier 2, where Gujarat Titans face off against Rajasthan Royals, but one player has everyone buzzing – the 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. His explosive capabilities during powerplays have shaken up the competition this season. Can GT's ace bowlers, Rabada and Siraj, rein in this young dynamo and prevent him from orchestrating another unforgettable knockout spectacle?

CM pledges stronger welfare and social security for municipal employees

Oil prices dipped Friday as traders reacted to reports of a potential 60-day extension to a US-Iran ceasefire, which could ease restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. While US Vice President Vance indicated a deal is close, sticking points remain, and renewed tensions on the ground underscore the ceasefire's fragility.

Feature highlights in the new Hero Super Splendor is a fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, offering call and SMS alerts, caller ID, phone battery status, real-time mileage display and low-fuel indication. A USB Type-C charging port is also part of the package and the main addition to the feature list is hazard lights.

India is preparing for 'Operation Sindoor 2.0' as Army chief Upendra Dwivedi stated the military posture in response to Pakistan's actions remains in place. The operation, a continuation of last year's retaliatory response to terrorism, involves enhancing synergy among all three services for future warfare. The focus is on cautious deployment and troop protection in border areas.

Aditya Dhar's historic spy thriller 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', starring Ranveer Singh, enters the final stretch of its monumental theatrical run on Day 71. With an official JioHotstar domestic OTT release date locked for June 4, 2026, the sequel is now racing to secure its next massive milestone. The film currently sits just over Rs. 1.95 crore away from crossing the monumental Rs. 1,150 crore net domestic mark in India. However, with the streaming countdown ticking away, the ultimate dream of toppling 'Pushpa 2’s lifetime domestic record appears to be fading fast.

India's Singapore Open campaign saw mixed fortunes as PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen exited in the quarterfinals. However, the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the semifinals with a comeback victory, keeping India's hopes alive.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has announced the Tier 2 Computer-Based Test for the CEPTAM-11 recruitment drive. This crucial examination for Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A posts is scheduled for June 15, 2026. Candidates shortlisted from Tier 1 will soon receive exam city intimation slips and subsequently their admit cards. Stay updated on drdo.gov.in.

Oil prices remained elevated as markets awaited confirmation of a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, with Brent crude trading near $100 per barrel. Asian shares rose, led by Japan's Nikkei hitting a record high, though caution persisted regarding the impact of the ongoing conflict on global energy markets.

Rajasthan Royals stayed alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race after defeating Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets in Jaipur. Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 93 off 38 balls as RR climbed to fourth place with 14 points. LSG, despite Mitchell Marsh’s 96, were officially eliminated from playoff contention after their ninth defeat of the season.

The Staff Selection Commission has opened registrations for the CGL 2026 exam, aiming to fill over 12,000 vacancies. Applications are open until June 22, 2026. The Tier-I exam, a computer-based test covering reasoning, general awareness, quantitative aptitude, and English, is scheduled for August-September 2026. Candidates are urged to review eligibility criteria before applying

Swedish pop-rock legends Roxette are set to electrify Detroit's Pine Knob Music Theatre on September 10, 2026, marking their first area performance in over three decades. This North American tour celebrates their 40th anniversary, with founding member Per Gessle joined by Swedish singer Lena Philipsson. Fans can anticipate hits like 'Joyride' and 'It Must Have Been Love'.

Aditya Dhar's historic spy thriller 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', starring Ranveer Singh, enters the final stretch of its monumental theatrical run on Day 69. With an official JioHotstar domestic OTT release date locked for June 4, 2026, the box office juggernaut is racing to secure its next massive milestone. The film currently sits just over Rs 2 crore away from crossing the monumental Rs 1150 crore net domestic mark in India. However, with the streaming countdown ticking away, the ultimate dream of toppling Pushpa 2’s lifetime domestic record appears to be fading fast.

The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has launched SPARSH 2.0, a new housing initiative to boost affordable rental homes for workers and the economically weaker sections. Government agencies and PSUs are encouraged to build or convert complexes into low-cost rental units, aiming to enhance living conditions and support the 'Housing for All' mission.