Seers file police complaints against Rahul, Akhilesh over Ram Temple protest skit

Religious seers and lawyers filed police complaints in Varanasi against opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Pappu Yadav. The complainants alleged that their religious sentiments were hurt by a symbolic protest staged by opposition members inside Parliament. The protest was held in response to allegations of financial irregularities involving donations collected for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Opposition leaders enacted a skit to highlight the alleged embezzlement of temple funds. The complainants have sought legal action against all opposition figures involved in the demonstration.

Should polygamy be banned among muslims, asks SC

UP man murders wife's lover, buries body under home floor; stench alerts villagers

A man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly killed his wife's lover and concealed the body by burying it beneath the floor of their house. Residents grew suspicious after a foul odour began emanating from the property, prompting them to alert authorities. Police arrived and excavated the room, recovering a decomposed body from under the floor. The wife has been taken into custody as investigators work to locate her absconding husband. A formal investigation is underway to apprehend the prime accused in the case.

How to Keep Specs, Tests, and Code Aligned in AI-Assisted Development

AI coding agents can rapidly introduce drift between specifications, tests, and code, creating false confidence when documents no longer reflect actual system behavior. A traceability model linking requirements, design decisions, tests, and pull requests can make this drift detectable and queryable. Drift typically appears in four patterns: specs updated without code changes, code changed without spec updates, tests that validate implementation rather than intent, and pull requests lacking requirement references. Researchers studying AI development frameworks have flagged specification drift as a recurring risk because agents regenerate code quickly, widening the gap between spec and implementation with each iteration. The proposed fix relies on six identifiers already present in most repositories, combined with CI checks that flag mismatches before a merge is approved.

Kale island vanished under rising seas; sculpture marks the site

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6 Family With Three Models Targeting Speed and Complex Tasks

OpenAI officially launched the GPT-5.6 model family on June 26, 2026, introducing three distinct models — Sol, Terra, and Luna — each targeting different priorities of capability, cost balance, and speed respectively. The rollout began as a limited preview, with broader availability and integrations, including AWS Bedrock, underway by July 2026. Beyond raw speed, OpenAI paired the update with enhanced reasoning, coding, biology, and cybersecurity capabilities, alongside new multi-agent controls designed for complex, multi-step workflows. Infrastructure partner Cerebras reported throughput of up to approximately 750 tokens per second for GPT-5.6 Sol, signaling the scale of performance OpenAI is pursuing. Developers can expect API access as well as integrations into ChatGPT, Codex, and Bedrock, though complete pricing details had not been fully disclosed at launch.

Chandigarh Lawyer Arrested for Shooting Woman in Face During Eviction Drive

A lawyer in Chandigarh has been arrested after allegedly shooting a woman in the face during an eviction drive. The accused used a double-barrelled shotgun in the attack. The incident took place in the course of what was described as an eviction operation. Authorities moved swiftly to apprehend the lawyer following the shooting. The case has drawn significant attention given the accused's legal background.

Ceuta Border Crisis: 67 Dead as Thousands Cross from Morocco into Spanish Enclave

Thousands of Moroccan migrants crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave in an unprecedented border crossing event, with reports that Moroccan authorities directed them toward the territory. At least 67 people died during the crossings, while many others returned after facing harsh conditions. Spain has since moved to reinforce its border around the North African enclave in response to the mass influx. The crisis has fuelled political tensions between Spain and Morocco, reigniting debates over migration policy in the region.

Developer launches Plainly, a free AI tool that simplifies confusing documents in plain language

A developer has released an open-source tool called Plainly that uses AI to translate complex documents into easy-to-understand language. Users can paste confusing text — such as medical reports, legal letters, or bank statements — and receive a simplified explanation at a reading level they choose. The tool provides a summary, key points, and flags important items like deadlines or warnings. A second feature called RealCheck allows users to analyse suspicious messages or claims. The developer emphasises that Plainly is meant to aid understanding and prompt better questions, not serve as a substitute for professional medical, legal, or factual advice.

Raj Thackeray urges Modi to rein in BJP trolls after PM forgives abusive students

Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly stated he has forgiven students who directed abusive language at him and his mother. MNS chief Raj Thackeray responded by urging Modi to equally address the abusive conduct of BJP-affiliated trolls online. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray called on Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to apologise for violence against student protesters. Uddhav emphasised that the students' core demand was simply an improvement to the education system. Modi had framed his message as an opportunity for the students to reflect and change course.

No apology for protest language: AISA's Neha

Iran-Linked Cyberattacks Disrupt Water Systems Across Seven US States

Water utility systems in seven US states were targeted by cyberattacks believed to be linked to Iran. The incidents raised fresh concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to state-sponsored hacking. In other cybersecurity developments, the FBI is exploring AI-powered tools to help predict and detect crimes before they occur. Russia has filed criminal charges against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, while Elon Musk's xAI is suing to block a state law banning AI-generated nudification. Meanwhile, Democratic Party officials are reportedly reassessing their digital security practices following a scam-related incident.

Three Stainless Steel Water Filter Systems Put to the Test

A reviewer evaluated three next-generation stainless steel water filter systems in a head-to-head comparison. The tested brands were Boroux, Rorra, and Culligan, all positioned as modern alternatives to conventional plastic filter pitchers. The assessment aimed to determine how these newer metal-bodied systems perform relative to one another. The review was published by Wired as part of its consumer product testing coverage.

Ghana startup converts plastic waste into affordable road paving blocks

Ghana is addressing its plastic pollution problem by transforming waste materials into durable paving blocks for roads and highways. The initiative is led by entrepreneur Nelson Boateng through his company Nelplast, based in the country's capital. Plastic collectors are compensated for the waste they bring in, creating an additional income stream for local community members. The resulting paving blocks are competitively priced compared to conventional concrete alternatives, making them an economically viable option. The project simultaneously tackles environmental degradation and generates financial opportunities for participants.

China runs joint air-naval drills near Scarborough Shoal amid South China Sea tensions

China's military carried out joint air and naval exercises in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The drills were intended to assess combat readiness and assert what China describes as its territorial sovereignty over the area. Separately, Beijing unveiled new administrative regulations for the Huangyan Island National Nature Reserve, which covers the same contested zone. The China Coast Guard has also been directed to step up patrols and enforcement operations in the region. These moves come against the backdrop of longstanding and unresolved territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

Smallest.ai Raises $13M Series A to Build Two-Model Voice Agent Architecture

Smallest.ai has closed a $13 million Series A round, bringing its total funding to $21 million since its late-2024 launch. The startup is deploying the capital behind a new architecture called Hydra, which splits a voice agent's processing between a small, real-time speech model and a larger foundational model for complex queries. The small model handles live conversation with near-zero latency, while the larger model is called upon only when deeper reasoning is needed — mirroring how a human support agent might briefly place a caller on hold to research an issue. CEO Sudarshan Kamath argues this two-model split is the future of all AI voice agents, targeting enterprise contact centers that prioritize instant response over premium audio quality. The announcement comes amid a broader wave of voice AI investment, with Fish Audio and Gradium also raising significant rounds in the same week, signaling growing market interest in low-latency voice infrastructure.

How to Automate Code Quality in React + Vite with ESLint, Prettier and Husky

A technical guide published on DEV Community outlines how to set up automated code quality enforcement in React projects built with Vite. The setup combines ESLint for bug detection, Prettier for consistent formatting, Husky for running scripts at Git hook points, and lint-staged to target only staged files. Using Husky v9's simplified init flow, the configuration ensures every commit is automatically linted and formatted before it is accepted. The guide also covers resolving conflicts between ESLint and Prettier using eslint-config-prettier, which disables overlapping stylistic rules. Optional steps include VS Code integration and enforcing a standardized commit message format.

Man restores grandfather's 1953 tractor after buying it back 62 years later

Kevin Klahn has successfully restored a 1953 Allis-Chalmers WD tractor that originally belonged to his grandfather. He tracked down and repurchased the vintage machine 62 years after it had left the family. The restoration process was painstaking, requiring many hours of dedicated work to bring the tractor back to its original condition. Klahn was careful to preserve the machine's historical character throughout the project. The tractor's return home has come to symbolize the family's enduring bonds and commitment to honoring their heritage.

Preeti Pawar wins Women's 54kg Boxing Gold at CWG 2026 with unanimous decision

Indian boxer Preeti Pawar claimed the women's 54kg gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. She defeated Canada's Scarlett Delgado via unanimous decision in the final. Pawar dominated the entire bout with precise striking and strong ring craft, winning all rounds. The victory gave India its first boxing gold medal of the day at the Games.

Indian Oil raises spot crude buys to 84% amid Middle East supply disruptions

Indian Oil Corporation has sharply increased its spot crude oil purchases to nearly 84% following disruptions to Middle East supply routes. To reduce dependence on affected sources, the company diversified its imports by sourcing crude from West Africa and Latin America. Despite facing elevated crude costs due to the supply challenges, Indian Oil recorded its highest-ever first-quarter crude throughput. The state-owned refiner also reported notable growth in fuel sales and expanded its market share during the period.