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Edtech giant Byju's founder Byju Raveendran received a six-month prison sentence in Singapore for contempt of court over asset disclosure non-compliance. This latest setback adds to the company's mounting legal woes, including fund diversion allegations and creditor claims, marking a significant downfall for the once-celebrated startup.

Source: Byju's crisis explained: What went ...dtech giant spiralled into legal turmoil

Delivering its verdict on a batch of pleas questioning the legality of the SIR exercise, the apex court identified three key questions for consideration. These included whether the ECI possessed the authority to conduct the revision, whether the inquiry pursued a legitimate objective while meeting the test of proportionality, and whether the procedure adopted was consistent with the statutory framework governing electoral rolls.

Source: 'SIR breathes life into Constitution': SC upholds EC's roll revision exercise — top quotes

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah offered a guarded response to leadership change speculation, stating he would speak tomorrow. Reports suggest a national role for him, paving the way for Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. The BJP criticized the Congress over the power struggle, warning of electoral consequences and questioning governance improvements.

Source: Siddaramaiah reacts amid speculations over Karnataka CM post; BJP invokes OBC angle

Randhir Singh, India’s first Asian Games shooting gold medallist and a veteran sports administrator, passed away at 79 after battling age-related illnesses. A five-time Olympian, he later served as Secretary General of the Indian Olympic Association and President of the Olympic Council of Asia, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Indian and Asian sports.

Source: Randhir Singh, India’s first Asiad shooting gold medallist, passes away at 79

Air India has temporarily reduced operations on select domestic routes between June and August 2026 due to high fuel prices and ongoing West Asia conflict impacts. This follows similar adjustments to international services, with the airline citing sustained operational pressures and a need for stability amid global aviation uncertainty.

Source: Flights affected: Air India reduces domestic frequency by 22% amid rising fuel prices

Tensions flared in Mira Road after a video of a policeman with a pig went viral amid a dispute over goats kept in a housing society for Bakrid. The municipal corporation removed the goats, and police maintained a heavy presence. Local leaders called for animal sacrifices only at designated sites, with some Hindu groups protesting with pigs.

Source: Pigs, protests and police: How tensions flared over Bakrid goats in Mira Road housing society

In light of the escalating heatwave sweeping across India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is calling on citizens to prioritize their health. He stresses the importance of staying thoroughly hydrated, keeping water on hand at all times, and being alert to signs of heat stress, such as dizziness and fatigue.

Source: 'Stay hydrated': PM Modi lists precautions amid heatwave, urges to not forget animals

Byju Raveendran, the founder of failed edtech firm Byju’s, has been handed a six-month jail sentence by a Singapore court in a contempt case, as per a Bloomberg report.

Source: 'False, one-sided narrative': Byju Raveendran reacts to Singapore court order

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