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The Supreme Court of India has issued stern comments criticizing the state of Tamil Nadu for opposing the establishment of Navodaya schools, which it argues are part of a broader effort to promote Hindi. Tamil Nadu remains the only Indian state without any Navodaya institutions, citing concerns over cultural and linguistic imposition.

Juniper Hotels shares climbed 2% on Thursday after the company announced its intention to acquire the 287‑room Novotel Imagicaa hotel in Khopoli, Maharashtra, for ₹248 crore. The acquisition aims to strengthen Juniper’s presence along the Mumbai‑Pune corridor.

In a successful share sale, the National Stock Exchange attracted more than 150 anchor investors, with overseas funds making up 43% of the allocation. Domestic institutional investors also played a key role, contributing significantly to the anchor book. The exchange raised ₹6,746.18 crore, with the public offering scheduled to open on Thursday.

The Defence Ministry said local youth in Jammu-Kashmir have moved away from violence, increasingly opting for government welfare and employment schemes.

During the immersion of a Ganesh idol near Hyderabad, six minor boys staying at a hostel operated by a charitable trust in Pedda Kanjarla village tragically drowned in the lake. Police confirmed that the boys fell into the water during the ceremony.

A police statement from Constable Santosh Kachirat Gungune, dated June 15, 2020, reports that a hospital doctor informed him that Disha Salian, former manager of actor Sushant Singh, was brought in by two men and a woman. The statement is part of the ongoing investigation into Salian’s death.

The drawn‑out public negotiation over Henry Pollock’s contract has turned a normally supportive fan base into a vocal chorus of frustration and loyalty. While many fans criticize the club’s handling of the deal, they also defend Pollock as a beloved player. The situation has highlighted tensions between club management, players and supporters, raising questions about transparency and communication in professional rugby.

A helicopter crashed into a parking lot in Los Angeles on Tuesday, killing at least three people. Another person was taken to hospital, but their condition is not yet known.