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PM Modi To Participate In G7 Summit In France Today

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Evian, France, on Tuesday on a two-day visit to participate in the G7 Summi

Weather Today Live Updates: Rain, Strong Winds In Delhi; Wet Conditions Likely To Persist For Next 2 Days

Weather Updates, Heatwave, IMD Alert LIVE: Delhi receives rain and squally winds due to cyclonic circulation and moisture-laden winds from Arabia

What Should Homebuyers Check Before Booking New Apartments in Bangalore?

Bangalore continues to be one of Indias most sought-after residential destinations. As the city expands across multiple growth corridors, a wide

Actor Silambarasan Meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

Regarding Vetrimaaran, the filmmaker's last directorial was 'Viduthalai Part 2', which starred Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role. It was released

Properties in Mumbai: Which Micro-markets are Buyers Prioritising This Year?

With new infrastructure projects, upgraded transport links, and shifting work patterns, the definition of prime location in Mumbai is evolving. W

Macrons Welcome Leaders as G7 Summit Opens in France

Macron greeted the arriving leaders individually and shared videos of the welcoming ceremony on X, marking the opening of the high-profile summit

UK To Supply Nuclear Fuel To Ukraine, Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Russia

The UK will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine for its nuclear power stations and impose new sanctions against Russia, Prime Minister Keir Starme

Diesel, ATF Export Duty Raised; Domestic Fuel Unchanged

According to the official Gazette notification issued by the Department of Revenue, the rate of duty will be Rs 14 per litre on exports of diesel

West Asia LIVE: Trump may release U.S.-Iran agreement before Friday, Vance says

The deal follows weeks of fraught negotiations and threats of renewed hostilities, but key details remain unclear.

Vance to lead U.S. team to ink Iran peace deal in Switzerland: Trump

In media interviews here, Mr. Vance said the peace agreement was signed digitally on June 14, and its full text was likely to be made public late

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran vs New Zealand LIVE updates: Elijah Just scores against run of play

The Iranian squad arrived in California a day before the match amid heavy security in light of the West Asia conflict

FIFA 2026 LIVE: Iran Inches Away From Equaliser, New Zealand Escape

Iran vs New Zealand LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match LIVE Updates: Iran and New Zealand's FIFA World Cup 2026, Group F match has started at

Tata Steel UK Issues Customer Assurances After Major Fire at Wales Plant

Teams across the business have worked around the clock in recent days to implement mitigation plans and we are making strong progress on continge

U. S Stock Market Prediction for Tuesday: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones set for volatile trading? Top factors, stocks to watch out

U.S. Stock Market prediction: All eyes will be on Micron Technology stocks which rallied 10.8 per cent, and Advanced Micro Devices rose 7 per cen

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's DoJ is investigating him and his wife

California Governor Gavin Newsom accused the Justice Department of a politically motivated investigation targeting him and his wife, alleging Don

June 16 Power Cut in Udaipur to Affect 45+ Localities

UDAIPUR, June 16 (Udaipur Kiran) : Power supply will remain suspended in several areas of Udaipur on June 16 due to scheduled maintenance work. E

Amid G7, Firing On Indians In Iran, PM's Sidebar With Donald Trump In France

The G-7 meeting comes days after the death of three Indian mariners on a commercial ship targeted by the US navy in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Will Never Have Nuclear Weapons, Not Today And Not Tomorrow: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday evening defended his actions, emphasising that Iran will not have nuclear weapons, with or wi

Trump: Iran Agrees to Never Have Nuclear Weapons

In a post on Truth Social, Trump reiterated his administrations position that the agreement with Iran would ensure Tehran does not develop nuclea

Morning Digest: Export duty on diesel, ATF hiked with petrol unchanged; Centre warns of potential drone attacks on vital installations, and more

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Morning Brief Podcast: Killed in Americas War: The Indian Sailors Nobody Apologised For

Not Maharashtra Or Gujarat: This State Borrows Most Number Of Small Loans

Fewer borrowers are falling behind on repayments.The improvement has been visible across lender categories, including banks, SFBs, and NBFCs.

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California, killing all 8 crew aboard

A B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed during a routine training mission at Edwards Air Force Base. All eight crew members aboard perished in the i

'Iran agrees to never have nuclear weapons,' says Trump after signing MoU with Tehran

President Trump announced Iran has agreed to never possess nuclear weapons, dismissing reports of a $300 million US payment as fake news. The new

Congress Leader Criticizes Governments Foreign Policy on US-Iran Deal

New Delhi, June 16: Congress leader Supriya Shrinet has sharply criticized the central governments foreign policy while welcoming the peace agree

After Putin Rejected G7 Talks Offer, Zelensky Now Seeks Meeting In US

The Ukrainian leader said he made the proposal in a call with US President Donald Trump, and was waiting to see what came of it.

Uruguay held to 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia in World Cup opener

The draw leaves Group H finely poised after the first round of games following Spain's draw with Cape Verde earlier on Monday

FIFA World Cup: Is Luis Suarez playing in World Cup 2026? Check Uruguay roster including Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, Spain

Luis Suarez is an Uruguay legend who has left indleible mark in the FIFA football World Cups throughout his illustrious international soccer care

Proverb of the Day: 'When a divorced man marries a divorced woman, there are...' Life lessons on open communication, unresolved trauma, invisible presence, subconscious comparison, boundary challenges, co-parenting ties, unique bonds, and why is it essential to leave the past behind while going in for a new relationship

Proverb of the Day highlights how past relationships can continue to influence a new marriage. The saying explains emotional baggage, unresolved

India will do more to boost inflows: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

India plans further measures to attract foreign capital. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that additional steps will be taken if requir

FIFA World Cup 2026 controversy: Has Australian match official really made 'neo-Nazi' hand gesture that resembles white supremacist sign or a simple involuntary twitch? Debate rages on

Shaun Evans is among 30 video review analysts selected by FIFA to work at this years World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Ca

Israeli Forces Won't Leave Lebanon, Syria, Gaza: Netanyahu After US-Iran Deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that the country's forces would remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria for as long as necessa

Turkish Proverb of the Day: 'A woman has advice only for...' Life lessons on empathy, support network, peer mentorship, communication, collective wisdom, self-worth and solidarity

Turkish Proverb of the Day highlights the importance of empathy, support network, peer mentorship, communication, collective wisdom, self-worth,

B52 Bomber Crash at Edwards Air Force: All crew members dead after Boeing Stratofortress crashed following take-off in California, all about supersonic aircraft capable of carrying nuclear warheads

B52 Bomber Stratofortress crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday. The Stratofortress, designed and built by Boeing, is a long-

8 Killed After B-52 Bomber Crashes At US Base In California

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at a U.S. Air Force base in California's Mojave Desert, officials said.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Neymar Likely To Miss Entire Group Stage Due To Injury

Brazil management does not want any further setbacks that could end Neymar's tournament prematurely

8 presumed dead after B-52 bomber crashes at U.S. Air Force base in California

There was no information yet on the crew, however aerial footage showed virtually nothing left of an aircraft

Centre Hikes Windfall Tax On Diesel

The government on Monday hiked windfall gains tax on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), while retaining the levy on petrol for th

NCERT to restore original Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro in class IX textbooks

The image appears in the opening chapter, History of Arts, of Madhurima, NCERTs new class IX arts education textbook. In the version carried in t

Air India flight AI 171 crash exposes payout void for victims on ground

The absence of a dedicated statutory mechanism creates uncertainty over liability, quantum of compensation, timelines for relief, claims procedur

Modi trip a signal about Delhis reading of a fractured Europe as well as Slovakia

Two-way trade, which first crossed $1 billion in 2024, reached $1.8 billion last year, with Indian exports of roughly $1.52 billion dwarfing impo

Congress open to 'ghar wapsi' of ex-members

India extends two oldest water tribunals by 1 year

India & Slovakia upgrade ties, seek reform of global bodies

After a bilateral meeting between Modi and his counterpart Robert Fico, the two sides announced over a dozen outcomes, including a joint working

Will Ireland T20s hold key to Indias England success?

New Delhi, June 15: Indias upcoming two-match T20I series against Ireland may appear insignificant on paper, but the short tour could prove pivot

IVORY COAST STEAL IT AT THE DEATH

Philadelphia, June 15: Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance

Jewish Proverb of the Day: 'Loving a woman who scorns you is...' Life lessons from Talmudic proverb on affection, emotional energy, disrespect, self-preservation, mutual respect, reciprocity, and why one should not seek love from someone who treats you with contempt or indifference

Jewish Proverb of the Day highlights a teaching from the Talmud that compares loving someone who scorns you to licking honey from a thorn. The pr

Gehlots remark reflects Congs authoritarian impulses, says BJP

No govt, no OTS deal can curtail citizens right to move court: Supreme Court

Nearly four decades ago, Haryana govt had acquired more than 1,500 acres of land at Panchkula for Sectors 24 to 28 and sold the plots to individu

Govt to compensate NH builders for diesel price surge; parliamentary panel assesses bitumen situation

Earlier, road transport ministry rolled out the scheme for additional payment for increase in bitumen prices by updating it every month. Prices o

Bangladesh PMs adviser made to wait 2 hrs for verification, exits India

Dhaka Monday summoned Indian charge daffaires Pawan Badhe to convey strong displeasure over the alleged treatment meted out to Zahed, a policy an

CABO VERDE DENY MIGHTY SPAIN

Spain 0 | 0 Cabo Verde Atlanta, June 15: Tiny Cabo Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favoured Spain

ODI milestones Rohit Sharma could reach in 2026

New Delhi, June 15: As the twilight of his One-Day International career approaches, Indian captain Rohit Sharma still has plenty to play for, wit

England hand debuts to Cox and Baker for second Test vs NZ

London, June 15: England have named a refreshed side for the second Test against New Zealand, starting at The Oval on Wednesday, by handing debut

Tanker ignored 60 warnings: US on strike that killed 3 Indians

The latest remarks by a US official sequencing developments that led to the attack seemed aimed at reassuring Indian authorities that US forces h

FIFA World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay LIVE updates: Group H match gets underway

After securing a famous win in their opening game at the last World Cup, Saudi Arabia aims to repeat the heroics heroics against Uruguay in their

PM Modi welcomes US-Iran deal, hopes for freedom of navigation soon

India had in April too welcomed a temporary ceasefire announced by both sides, notwithstanding the fact that it had been brokered with help from

Indias strict import rules complicating exports

Kathmandu, June 15: More than four dozen orthodox tea producers in Nepal have shut down their factories starting Monday, as Indias stringent qual

Rupee rises 60 paise to settle at 94.58 against USD

Mumbai, June 15: The rupee strengthened 60 paise to settle at 94.58 against the US dollar on Monday as global crude oil prices dropped sharply af

Stock markets sprint for 2nd day as oil price drop

US-Iran peace deal boost investor sentiment Mumbai, June 15: Stock markets rose for the second straight session with benchmark Sensex closing hig

Wholesale inflation hits record high of 9.68 pc in May

New Delhi, June 15: Wholesale price inflation shot up to a record 9.68 per cent in May, from 8.26 per cent in April, led by a sharp spike in pric

India well-positioned for sustained economic growth: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, June 15: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said India has performed reasonably well on the

Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India Santosh Iyer, right, and Vice President of Sales and Marketing Brendon Sissing during the launch of new facelifted S-Class (PHEV) in Mumbai on Monday. (PTI)

Ahead of retest, NEET glitches trouble students; two nabbed for promising paper

Meanwhile, Union home secretary Govind Mohan reviewed the preparedness of state govts for the NEET(UG) retest with a special focus on student con

FIFA World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay at Miami Stadium

The Saudis open this year's tournament in South Florida against Uruguay, a two-time World Cup champion that reached the quarterfinals in 2018

Touchdown, salute, history: NCRs 2nd international airport goes live

As someone chasing this mirage since 2006, I excitedly woke up at 3am in the city of nawabs to get ready for the flight. News of the US-Iran peac

Safe Hormuz passage for Disha sparks hope for 34 India-bound ships

Better energy supplies may not bring immediate relief because extensive damage to facilities has created uncertainty over when normal operations

A dying star can create a new universe instead of a black hole, says study

A new theoretical study suggests that when a massive star collapses, it might not form a singularity hidden behind an event horizon, but rather t

Mlaya adokna kr 40,000-ni ramarangko Union Minister parakata Salgnina ongatenggipa NEIINFRA Summit-ko doga oe onanga

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko rea doani cholrangko dingtangatna gita Sombar salo, Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, gong kror 4

Belgium escape Egypt upset bid with own goal

Belgium repeatedly attacked from the edges in the first half but were unable to effectively threaten Shoubir

'Feds are knocking on doors: Newsom RIPS Trump after DOJ launches probe into wife |California fraud

AAP hits out at Delhi govt. over continued demolitions in O-zone

The Opposition party has claimed that since the CMs assurance, bulldozers have razed several residential structures in the O-zone

Encouraged RACIST, SEXIST behaviour: Randy Fine explodes at Biden-era NLRB in fiery House hearing

Delhi govt. aims to plant 70 lakh saplings this year

The government plans to increase public participation in the annual monsoon plantation drive by introducing digital certificates to people whopla

French Proverb of the Day: 'A woman and a ship ever want...' Life lessons on complexity, commitment, personal growth, communication, attention, patience, active listening, well-being, maintenance, and why relationships need continuous effort

French Proverb of the Day highlights an old saying, A woman and a ship ever want mending. The proverb explains how relationships, personal growth

Electricity Rates Hiked in Chhattisgarh

Raipur, June 16: The Chhattisgarh Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved new electricity tariffs for the financial year 2026-27. Under th

TGSPDCL CMD Patil Inspects Power Network Ahead Of Monsoon

Patil inaugurated the walkalong inspection at the 11 kV Venugopal Nagar feeder from the 33/11 kV Tirumalagiri substation in the Secunderabad circ

French Proverb of the Day: 'To love is not to look at each other...'- A thought-provoking lesson about true partnership

A French proverb highlights that true love involves looking together in the same direction, not just at each other. This timeless wisdom suggests

Telangana Wins MNRE Award For Ecosystem Driven Approach To Renewables

Telangana showcased its wind energy potential at the Global Wind Day 2026 national conference organised by the MNRE on Monday at Goa. Speakers hi

Do you talk in your sleep? What somniloquy reveals about your brain, sleep stages, dreams and when it may signal a serious sleep disorder

Sleep talking somniloquy explained: Ever spoken in your sleep? It's common, affecting many adults and children, and can happen during different s

Hormuz may reopen, but fertiliser relief is still months away for India

Fertiliser supplies and prices will take months to return to normal. Natural gas and petroleum derivative supplies need to resume. Ammonia prices

GHMC Launches Special Monsoon Cleaning Drive

The GHMC said it had launched a special monsoon sanitation drive that will go on till June 25 to remove legacy waste including municipal solid wa

Strait of Hormuz will be toll-free, BUT...: Trump asks Macron for naval support if Iran deal fails

Naval Officers Wife Dies by Suicide in Vizag

Malkapuram inspector Appa Rao said a case would be registered after receiving a complaint from the deceaseds parents, who were travelling to Visa

BAI Vizag Steel City Centre distributes buttermilk

Resistance, renewal and the future of the INDIA bloc

The INDIA bloc needs a new impetus rooted in democratic resistance, unity, humility and renewed political purpose

Technology drives India-France strategic convergence

Technology and innovation power the next phase of India-France ties

Politics over people: On Indias High-Level Committee on Demographic Change

Pragmatism should guide Indias demographic governance

Peace with peace: On preventive detentions

Preventive detentions are misused by the state in the name of order

ET Graphics: What the US and Iran say is in the memorandum to end Iran war

The US and Iran, with Pakistan as mediator, have announced a preliminary deal to end the war, with an immediate cessation of military operations