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S. Korea's Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol Jailed 30 Years Over 2024 Drone Incident

Yoon was given 30 years in jail for the charges, a spokesperson for the Seoul Central District Court told AFP.

Trump Claims US-Iran Deal Nears Completion, Hopes for Reduced Tensions in the Middle East

Washington, June 12: President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran are very close to finalizing an agreement that would preven

Tughlakabad fire: 3 dead, 8 injured as blaze erupts in Delhi building

Delhi's Tughlakabad fire: A devastating fire ripped through a multi-storey residential building in Delhi's Tughlakabad area early Friday. Three l

Gilberto Mora Makes History as Youngest Player for Mexico in FIFA World Cup

Mexico City, June 12: Gilberto Mora has etched his name in history as the youngest player to represent Mexico in the FIFA World Cup 2026, which k

South Korea vs Czechia LIVE, FIFA World Cup: Second Group A match underway

South Korea eyes a strong start against Czechia; Son Heung-Min relishes his fourth FIFA World Cup

Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet win Womens Prize 2026

Evans has won the fiction prize for her epistolary novel The Correspondent, while Canadian journalist Doucet takes home the nonfiction award for

BJP Leaders Extend Birthday Wishes to Former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya

New Delhi, June 12: Senior BJP leaders, including former Union ministers, have conveyed their warm birthday wishes to Bandaru Dattatreya, the for

Vizag steel plant explosion | Data reveals major lacunae in reporting industrial accidents

The inconsistencies in the data compiled by the Labour Bureau and the DGFASLI point to severe lapses in reporting of industrial accidents

Thai Court Sentences 2 Uyghur Men to Death Over 2015 Bangkok Bombing That Killed 20

The men were charged with a variety of offenses, including murder, attempted murder and illegal possession of explosive materials.

Mexico Kicks Off FIFA World Cup 2026 with a Dominant 2-0 Victory Over South Africa

New Delhi, June 12: Mexico launched the FIFA World Cup 2026 with an impressive victory, defeating South Africa 2-0 in the tournaments opening mat

U.S. Navy attacked 3 merchant vessels with Indian seafarers; these strikes must stop: India's firm message to Washington

We attach high importance to the welfare and well-being of our seafaring community. When this particular attack on the ship Settebello occurred,

Japans Captain Wataru Endo Withdraws from FIFA World Cup 2026 Due to Injury, Announces Retirement

Monterrey, June 12: Japans national football team has suffered a significant setback ahead of their opening match in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Tea

Pope Ends Spain Visit With Migrant Meetings

Leo visited the port of Arguineguin on Gran Canaria island, where he met migrants and those who help them before blessing a cross made from the w

Three Indian Sailors Killed in US Military Strike Near Oman Coast

Visakhapatnam, June 12: A tragic incident occurred near the coast of Oman, where a US military strike on an oil tanker resulted in the deaths of

Gullak Season 5 Takes OTT by Storm: Insights from Jameel Khan, Harsh Mayar, and Heli Shah

Mumbai, June 12: The family drama web series Gullak Season 5 is making waves on OTT platforms. This show beautifully portrays the daily life of t

Breaking News Live Updates: 3 killed in fire at building in Delhi's Tughlakabad Extension

Europe's Central Bank hikes interest rates after nearly 3 years amid Iran War energy shock

Trump says he believes Iran's supreme leader has approved deal with US

President Donald Trump indicated that Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has reportedly approved a significant understanding with the U.S.

Deeptech in focus during PM Modis France visit; TCS joins hands with Anthropic

Prime Minister Narendra Modis France visit will coincide with Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, bringing together 120 Indian deeptech startups, univ

Why rising healthcare spending is a sign of economic failure, not growth

Every new hospital bed added to our infrastructure is not an achievement but a sign that we have failed at the primary job of keeping people heal

Centre Bars Bulk Industrial Petrol, Diesel Purchases Through Petrol Pumps

The government said bulk procurement through retail stations could divert supplies intended for ordinary consumers.

England Board Top Official Mentions 'Ban' But Shows Ben Stokes A Ray Of Light

England men's managing director Rob Key said there is o rush to take a call on Ben Stokes' future as an England player and remained non-committa

FIFA World Cup 2026 Mexico vs South Africa highlights: Who won between Mex and SA in the dramatic 2026 opener? Check key moments, red cards and more

Mexico vs South Africa World Cup: Mexico kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Estad

Thai Princess Dies Aged 47 After Three Years in Hospital: Palace

She will lie in state at the Grand Palace in Bangkok and her funeral would be held with the highest honours according to royal tradition, it adde

Supreme Court to Hear Meenakshi Natarajans Nomination Challenge Today

New Delhi, June 12: The Supreme Court will hear Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajans petition today, challenging the rejection of her nomination

Iran Says 'Text Not Final' After Trump Claims Khamenei Approved Peace Deal

Trump said his understanding was that the Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, had given his approval to the proposal.

Securing the space age: Pramatra Space is building quantum-resilient communication

As quantum computing threatens to break todays encryption systems, Bengaluru startup Pramatra Space is working on satellite-based quantum key dis

Hormuz oil traffic rebounds as Gulf exporters find workarounds: Report

Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are increasing for non-Iranian producers. This surge occurs despite ongoing tensions between Washingto

Udaipur Power Cut Schedule for June 12

Udaipur, June 12: Scheduled power supply interruptions will take place in various parts of Udaipur today due to maintenance work. From 9:30 am to

Trumps Iran deal slowed by couriers in complex peace process

Despite President Donald Trump repeatedly saying a US-Iran deal is near, negotiations remain slow and uncertain. Talks rely on indirect channels,

Man Leaves Corporate Life To Become Real Estate Broker, Shares 9 Shocking Realities: 'Lubricate The System'

A former project manager details nine surprising lessons from six months in real estate brokerage.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico beat South Africa to kick off the biggest sports tournament

Mexico began their World Cup campaign with a strong 2-0 victory over South Africa. Julian Quinones scored the tournament's first goal, followed b

Three Killed in Massive Fire in Delhi's Tughlakabad Extension; Several Rescued

According to the fire department, multiple emergency calls reporting a building fire and people trapped inside were received between 2:35 am and

Trumps Kharg threat, reversal show Iran war high-wire act

President Donald Trump considered capturing Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal. This move would have severely impacted Iran's economy.

Morning Digest: Mexico beats South Africa to kick off FIFA World Cup; Pilots body questions delay in releasing final AI-171 crash probe report, and more

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Strait of Hormuz Will Open After Great Iran Settlement: Trump

He said US forces have targeted several Iranian ships over the past month, calling the operations quiet and effective.

West Asia War LIVE: Trump cancels Iran strikes, touts imminent deal

Iran said it had not reached a final decision on a deal with Washington after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a great settlement to end the

Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon

President Trump announced a potential peace deal with Iran, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping this weekend. While Trump claimed a

Levon Hawke to Be Seen in Second Season of 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith'

Moench's appointment follows a pause in production by Amazon MGM and New Regency last fall, around the same time Sloane signed an overall deal wi

Delhi Lashed by Heavy Rain; IMD Issues Red Alert for Thunderstorms, Strong Winds at 90 KMPH

For June 12, the IMD has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong gusty winds across Del

SpaceX to Make Historic IPO That Could Make Musk a Trillionaire

It will be valued more than Musk's own Tesla car company, Facebook-owner Meta and Walmart.

Trumps 10% global tariffs stay in force after appeals court extends pause on trade court decision

A US appeals court has kept a 10% global tariff in place for three importers. This decision follows a lower court ruling that had granted them a

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European proverb of the day: 'A woman may be ever so old, if she...' Life lessons from Danish saying on stress, provocation, calm, anger, human nature, and why is it vital to keep your cool

European proverb of the day highlights an old Danish saying that explains how pressure, stress, anger, and provocation can affect anyone. The pro

UK Defence Minister Quits With Stinging Rebuke of PM Starmer

In stinging criticism, Healey warned that Starmer's long-awaited Defence Investment Plan (DIP) for funding over the next decade -- which the lead

FIFA World Cup 2026: Goals, greats, and the golden boot

From Miroslav Klose's record 16 World Cup goals to Just Fontaine's unmatched 13 in a single tournament, the numbers behind football's biggest sta

Wimbledon Increases Prize Money By 20%, Singles Champions To Get $4.8M Each

The total prize money including player per diems will be 64.2 million pounds ($85.8 million)

States must leverage trade pacts to attract investment: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged regional leaders to enhance trade collaborations and simplify business operations, stressing the need for

FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina Call Up Senesi After Balerdi Injury

Marseille's Balerdi was dropped from Argentina's 26-man squad on Saturday after suffering a right calf injury

Quote of the day by Robin Williams: 'Marriage is a triumph of...' Life lessons on relationships, human nature, love, intelligence, happiness and peace by popular Academy Award winning American comedian and actor

Quote of the Day by Robin Williams highlights a humorous yet thoughtful view of marriage, relationships, love, intelligence, happiness, peace, an

5 Of Family, Including Children, Killed In Road Accident In Jharkhand

Five members of a family, including three children, were killed and four others seriously injured on Thursday after their vehicle hit a roadside

Historic 100% attendance at Niti meet, DKS breaks Karnataka boycott

From Congress-governed Kerala, Kartanakta, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana to AAP-governed Punjab, CMs cutting across party lines were present at

Entire NE, barring one or two states, may be out of AFSPA by next year: Shah

Speaking at the signing of a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) among the Centre, govt of Assam and govt of Nagaland for oil and minera

Adopt targeted delimitation for 170 Lok Sabha seats: Economic Advisory Council to PM Modi

According to the model proposed, Kerala and Tamil Nadu will account for 22 of the 59 proposed two-way splits. In cases of three-way splits, the l

Quote of the day by Henry Ford: 'Quality means doing it right when...' Life lessons on hard work, success and human nature by revolutionary American industrialist

Quote of the Day by Henry Ford highlights the importance of responsibility, hard work, honesty, and personal standards. Henry Ford believed that

TMC crisis deepens as third MP resigns from Rajya Sabha & party

The letter, which has been submitted by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar in her capacity as chief whip, has given Bengal assembly Speakers recognition of Ri

No undue interference, no support to divisive politics, says DCM Sunetra Pawar in her first foundation day address

Ms. Pawar said that the party remained committed to creating a harmonious social environment and was willing to make political adjustments for up

Sri Lankan Women MPs Share Insights from India Visit

Colombo, June 12: A delegation of women Members of Parliament from Sri Lanka met with the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo on Thursday to shar

Maharashtra govt takes cognisance of aggregated cab drivers arm-twisting customers for tips

Over the past few days, incidents of drivers demanding additional tips or extra payments after accepting rides and cancelling the trips if such p

FIFA World Cup Shutter Stories

FIFA WC Upcoming Fixtures

Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Saturday, June 13 at 12:30am IST USA VS PARAGUAY Saturday, June 13 at 6:30am IST

Mexico takes centre stage as expanded World Cup begins

DD Sports telecast the opening match, quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final only on DD Free Dish. Zee Entertainment secured the rights to bro

Pochettinos USA ready for World Cup kick-off

Los Angeles, June 12: Co-hosts United States will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign when they take on Paraguay in a Group D encounter in L

Trump threatens to seize oil industry as ceasefire teeters

DUBAI, June 11: US President Donald Trump sharply escalated tensions with Iran on Thursday, threatening major US strikes and warning that Washing

Iran responds to US strikes with regional attacks

DUBAI, June 11: As fighting between the United States and Iran entered a second consecutive day, diplomatic efforts to end the conflict showed li

Pak slams Indias remarks on PoK

ISLAMABAD, June 11: Pakistan on Thursday rejected Indias criticism over the situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), insisting that issues a

Compassionate job & financial benefit cant have conflicting clauses: SC

'KHAMENEI SAID YES!': Trump makes major announcement on US-Iran war; Europe signing next?

ED to appeal HC order quashing NewsClick case

Sources in ED said that this goes against their understanding that when an investigation is under way in a PMLA case, a court cannot quash a rela

Iran Says Hasn't Reached a Final Decision on Deal With US

So far, Iran has not reached a final conclusion on the agreement, said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei

Fraudsters creating deepfakes to bypass facial authentication: I4C

Sharing this latest modus operandi in a public advisory on Wednesday, Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) said scammers were using facial

Trump Vows US-Iran Deal To Include Enriched Material Removal: Netanyahu

Netanyahu welcomed the US president's commitments on limiting Iran's nuclear and missile programs

Staff dismissal only for grave violations like corruption: SC

A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh said it was not making light of the importance of discipline at the workplace, but in the absence

'Homemakers are nation builders': For payout, SC pegs housewife income at Rs 30,000 a month

A Supreme Court bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh said women were largely responsible for the preparation of human capital on which th

Quote of the day by Denzel Washington: 'Nothing in life is worthwhile unless you...' Life lessons on success, hard work, human nature, determination, consistency, chance and innovation by Academy Award winning American actor known for playing lead role in The Equalizer film series

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BJP Accuses BRS, MIM of Misleading Voters

Rao said the names of genuine voters would not be removed and condemned what he termed malicious propaganda by the BRS and Congress which have cl

NMC flipflops, puts onus of patient appeals on health ministry

When the ministry was asked to intervene on behalf of patients to allow appeals before NMC, the ministry stated the commission was the apex statu

Teen who flagged CBSE flaws lands full-time job at IIT-Kanpur

Earlier this year, as the board rolled out on-screen marking (OSM) system under which examiners grade scanned answer sheets online Adhikary bega

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico Beats South Africa 2-0 in Opening Match

Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second as the co-hosts' bid for qualification

67% of road fatalities in 2024 were pedestrians and two-wheeler riders, ministry report

Purandeswari Lays Stone for Aviation Training Centre near Madhurapudi Airport

The MP disclosed that the aviation training academy is likely to commence operations in the first week of September after obtaining the necessary

Pet Dog Under Focus In Tuni Missing Girl Case

The girl had gone missing on June 6 when she left home on a 50-acre farm to be with her father working on the farm. Her pet dog had followed her

HC Keeps Lookout Circular for Cancer Researcher in Abeyance

The judge was hearing a writ petition filed by Dr Siva Kumar Sangarappan S. Sivalalar, who challenged the LOC in connection with an FIR registere

AP Shilparamam Revamps its Website to Boost Outreach, Tourism

The new website, thrown open by AP Shilparamam Society chairperson Chereddy Manjula Reddy at Guntur Shilparamam, can be accessed through shilpara

Rain Batters Vijayawada Bringing Relief, Exposing Drainage Woes

The collector has advised residents not to take shelter under trees or near electricity poles during an ongoing rain. He sought special care for

Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'The person who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones-' A timeless lesson about patience and persistence

A Chinese proverb teaches that even the largest challenges are overcome by starting with small, consistent efforts. The saying, 'The person who r

3 Indians confirmed killed in US strike on tanker off Oman; 3rd vessel attacked

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said two of the three vessels that came under attack were subject to sanctions administered by the US treasury's

Navy removes unexploded warhead from struck ship

The Navy responded when the Marshall Islands-flagged MT Olympic Life reported an explosion on its port side aft at 09.45 UTC (3.15pm IST) on May

High-level Team Inspects Kadapa Steel Plants project Site

The collector said the steel plant with an annual production capacity of 3 million tonnes is proposed to be established over 3,500 acres with an

Will remove AFSPA from Northeast barring one or two States next year: Shah

Amit Shah terms MoU signed between Centre, Assam, and Nagaland on mineral oil explorations a historic moment and says it removes the last hurdle