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A united front for local body elections in Andhra Pradesh

All three parties of the ruling coalition are likely to eye the lion’s share of seats

LPG price hike inevitable due to global crisis, says Union Minister Prahlad Joshi

The comment comes following the recent price hike in LPG cylinder due to choked supply chains as a result of the West Asia conflict

Yogandhra-2026 launches in Andhra Pradesh with 25,000 registrations

The initiative, aims at involving one crore people in yoga activities ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21, will continue until June 20 with awareness and promotional programmes across all 28 districts

Delivery Executive, Who Jumped Into Pit To Save Noida Techie, Arrested In Extortion Case

Noida delivery executive once praised in Noida drowning case and his brother arrested for allegedly extorting restaurant owners, police seek custody remand.

Retired Archbishop Mallavarapu Prakash passes away

Venezuela’s Acting President visits SSSIHL, lauds value-based education model

Delcy Rodríguez praises the institute’s integration of human values with higher education and expresses interest in its research initiatives

Lokesh urges Giredmet Institute to set up rare earth processing facilities in Andhra Pradesh

The IT Minister meets representatives of the leading Russian organisation and highlights the opportunities available in Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam and Nellore districts of the State; he also visits the largest atomic energy museum in Moscow

Practise yoga for physical and mental well-being: Anitha

Home Minister says yoga can help students, employees and traders cope with stress and improve physical and mental health

Traffic diversions for Fish Prasadam event in Hyderabad’s Nampally on June 8-9

Indian politics dominated by Hindu-Muslim agenda; joblessness key concern, CJP apolitical: Dipke

Addressing a press conference in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, a day after leading an agitation in Delhi, Mr. Dipke reiterated the demand for Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation amid the row over the alleged NEET paper leak and CBSE OSM glitches

Tipra Motha MLA criticises Pradyot over Pushpabanta Palace hotel project

Chitta Ranjan Debbarma questions Tipra Motha founder’s participation in the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the Taj Pushpabanta Palace project

'Manav Suthar is genuinely special': Sundar lavishes praise on India debutant

Washington Sundar hailed debutant Manav Suthar as a special talent after the left-arm spinner's impressive all-round performance against Afghanistan. Suthar claimed 3 for 21 and scored 28, with Sundar praising his ability to generate turn, relentless effort and strong grounding in red-ball cricket.

Back To Puttaparthi: Sai Baba Devotee Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez Returns To Prasanthi Nilayam

The Venezuelan leader was seen in prayerful contemplation, spending a few quiet moments at the sacred site before offering her respects.

WWDC 2026: Apple bets big on a new Siri

Apple is expected to use its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 8 to make a fresh push into artificial intelligence (AI), with a Siri overhaul that has been long pending, new AI-powered tools and iOS 27 likely to take centre stage.The event comes at a crucial moment for the iPhone maker. Nearly two years after unveiling Apple Intelligence, Apple is still facing criticism for delayed features and a Siri revamp that never fully materialised. Now, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the company is preparing its biggest Siri upgrade in years as it looks to catch up with rivals such as Google Gemini, ChatGPT and Samsung's Galaxy AI.Also Read: ET at Apple’s Bengaluru developer showcase: The apps headed to WWDC 2026New Siri expected to be the biggest WWDC 2026 announcementAt the heart of Apple's plans is a redesigned Siri that is expected to move beyond simple voice commands and become a more capable AI assistant.The new Siri could gain the ability to understand what's on a user's screen, pull information from emails, notes, calendars and contacts, and perform actions across apps. Users may also be able to issue multiple commands in a single prompt. For instance, asking Siri to check the weather, schedule a meeting and send a message at the same time. Many of these features were originally previewed in 2024 before being repeatedly delayed.Apple is also reportedly working on a dedicated Siri app that would function more like ChatGPT or Gemini. The app could allow users to hold ongoing conversations, upload files and photos for analysis, access chat history and sync conversations across devices through iCloud. Apple is even said to be testing support for third-party AI models including Claude and Gemini alongside ChatGPT.iOS 27 may focus on performance, battery life and reliabilityWhile AI is expected to dominate the keynote, iOS 27 itself may be less about flashy redesigns and more about fixing pain points.Unlike last year's major visual overhaul with "Liquid Glass" design, Apple is reportedly focusing on performance improvements, better battery life, fewer bugs and faster response times. The company is also believed to be laying the groundwork for a foldable iPhone expected later this year through under-the-hood changes in the operating system.Apple is also expected to introduce a new AI-focused "Search or Ask" experience, making it easier for users to search their device, launch apps and interact with Siri from a single interface.Also Read: Will your iPhone get iOS 27? These four models may miss out on Apple’s next major software updateAI writing tools and photo editing upgrades could arrive with iOS 27The update could bring a range of new AI features across the iPhone, iPad and Mac.These include a Grammarly-like grammar checker built into iOS, AI-powered writing assistance through a new "Write with Siri" feature, smarter shortcuts that can be created using natural language, AI-generated wallpapers and upgraded photo editing tools capable of expanding images, improving quality and removing unwanted objects more effectively.Apple is also expected to enhance Visual Intelligence, its answer to Google's Lens. The feature could gain the ability to recognise nutrition labels, extract contact information and provide more contextual information about objects seen through the camera.Wallet, Safari and AirPods could get useful upgradesBeyond AI, Apple is reportedly working on a handful of practical upgrades aimed at everyday users.These include a built-in bill-splitting feature in Wallet and Messages, custom digital pass creation in Wallet, a redesigned Safari start page, improved AirPods controls and updates to fitness and heart-rate tracking on the Apple Watch.The company is also said to be improving notification management, adding more customisation options to the Camera app and making several changes aimed at improving the overall experience across its devices.Also Read: Apple to let users choose rival AI models across iOS 27 features: ReportWhy WWDC 2026 could be Apple's most important AI event yetFor Apple, however, the real focus will be Siri.The assistant has largely remained unchanged while competitors have transformed their products into conversational AI platforms capable of reasoning, planning and completing complex tasks. WWDC 2026 could be Apple's attempt to show that it is finally ready to compete in that race — and deliver some of the AI features it first promised users nearly two years ago.Whether Apple can close the gap with ChatGPT, Gemini and other AI rivals remains to be seen, but June 8 could offer the clearest look yet at the company's long-term AI strategy.

535 farmers died due to unsafe pesticide use between January 2024-2026 in Rajasthan

The department stated that farmers, agricultural labourers and other persons may fall ill and, in some cases, die due to failure to adopt necessary safety measures during pesticide spraying and because of indiscriminate and unsafe use of pesticides

CPM criticises Andhra Pradesh Coalition Government on completion of two years

CPI(M) leaders accuse the Andhra Praadesh government of prioritising corporate interests over public welfare as they mark the two-year milestone in power

Kerala government issues orders reinstating suspended IAS officers B. Ashok and N. Prasanth in service

Pransanth was placed under suspension in November, 2024, which has since been extended multiple times whereas Ashok had been suspended in April this year

'Protest won't stop until Pradhan quits,' says CJP founder, security beefed up at his house

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke vows to continue protests until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. Following a large demonstration at Jantar Mantar, Dipke announced plans to expand the agitation nationwide, demanding accountability for alleged examination and recruitment irregularities. Security has been heightened at Dipke's residence.

Dead Snake Found In Food Packet Given To Pregnant Woman At Madhya Pradesh Anganwadi Centre

Officials took possession of the packet and prepared an official inspection report.

Cockroach Janta Party's street debut draws 1,200 people, but vulnerablities remain

The CJP protest was held to demand the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in NEET, CBSE, and other exams.