Mojtaba Khamenei alive, increasingly engaging, says Rubio
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday, June 2, that Irans Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and becoming increasingly engaged in governing the country, despite remaining out of public view after being wounded in US-Israeli attacks. I think there are indications out there that he is increasingly engaging at some level, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
India-US trade deal 99 pc finalised, remaining issues being resolved: Sergio Gor
A US trade delegation led by Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch is currently in India holding discussions with officials from the Commerce and External Affairs ministries. The delegation is also scheduled to meet Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal as talks enter their final phase.
Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar on Wednesday took oath as Karnataka Chief Minister at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, holding a copy of the Constitution during the ceremony. Dr G Parameshwar was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister, while several MLAs joined the Cabinet.
Opposition Mocks Omar Abdullah's Dachigam Retreat as 'Picnic', CM Defends Off-Site Review
A day-long off-site review and strategy meeting of NC legislators, ministers, and MPs at Dachigam National Park triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties in J&K. BJP leader Sunil Sharma described the gathering as a picnic and an eyewash, while People's Conference chief Sajad Gani Lone mocked the choice of venue, calling it symbolic of an isolated government.
One person was killed after Iranian drones and missiles struck Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, June 3, causing extensive damage to Terminal 1 and forcing authorities to suspend commercial flight operations.
IT Stocks Drag Markets Down; Sensex Falls 304 Points, Nifty Slips Below 23,500
The Sensex fell 303.67 points (0.41%) to close at 74,346.17, while the Nifty declined 77.95 points (0.33%) to settle at 23,405.60.
June 2026 Sales Events: What to Buy (and What to Hold off On)
Dalai Lama presented Grammy Award at Dharamsala residence
The 14th Dalai Lama was formally presented his Grammy Award at his residence in Dharamshala by Amjad Ali Khan for the spoken-word album Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Violent protests and questions after Nowak murder case sentencing
Police bodycam footage released on June 2, 2026, has sparked questions around who can carry knives as well as outrage around the relationship between race and policing responses
Russia tells France to free tanker captain it says was detained on false charges
Sri Lankan court bars ex-President Rajapaksa from foreign travel in Easter attack probe
A Sri Lankan court has barred former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and two former military officers from travelling overseas as investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings continue
Albanians protest over Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline
Farm decides to slaughter 271 cattle after inspection found rule breach
Ukrainian drones set fire to St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit
Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, triggering a fire ahead of a major economic forum where Vladimir Putin is scheduled to speak
Israel strikes just south of Beirut ahead of second day of critical ceasefire talks
Trumps Education Dept reduces focus on Black student rights
Washington: For generations, the federal government enforced civil rights laws with an eye toward remedying historic, systemic discrimination against Black people and other people of colour. The Justice Department pressed schools to desegregate. The Education Department worked to promote equal opportunity and held schools accountable for racial bias. But under the Trump administration, efforts to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Ukraine strikes oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin's 'Davos' gets under way
PIB Fact Check dismisses claims of RBI selling $12 billion gold reserves as fake
According to official RBI figures, gold accounted for 13.92% of forex reserves in September 2025, rising to 16.70% by March 31, 2026, and further to 16.85% as of May 22, 2026. The RBI's physical gold holdings remained largely unchanged at around 880 metric tonnes, contradicting claims of any major sale.
Illegal mosque inaugurated by Pakistan ambassador faces removal order in Japan
Japan has ordered the removal of a mosque in Kawagoe City after it was found to have been built illegally on restricted land without permits, sparking a diplomatic row involving Pakistans ambassador. The structure, Japan Jama Masjid Ramzan in the Shimo-Akasaka district, stands on land classified as an Urbanization Control Area under Japans City Planning Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Mehbooba's Unity Push Hits Snag as Omar Publicly Rebuts Her Claim on Appointment to Meet
An initiative by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti to unite political parties and civil society groups in Jammu and Kashmir for a joint outreach to Centre encountered obstacle after CM Omar Abdullah publicly challenged her claim on securing an appointment with him.
Ukrainian drones set fire to a St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit
Australian judges weigh Indigenous activists bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide
India-origin app Guitar Wiz wins Apple Design Award in inclusivity category
Developed by Indian developer Bijoy Thangaraj, the app provides spoken guidance on guitar tuning, chords, pitch, finger placement and other essential skills for both beginners and experienced musicians.
The supporter said he had got the tattoo months ago in anticipation of Shivakumar's elevation to the top post. Shivakumar greeted enthusiastic supporters and waved to cheering crowds ahead of the oath-taking ceremony.
After decades of rising support, same-sex marriage acceptance may be stalling, Gallup poll shows
U.S. Supreme Court approves Republican-drawn voting map in Alabama
States are free to decide for themselves whether last-minute changes to an election are in their best interests the Supreme Court's ruling said
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos urges senators to end boycott
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said his team was looking at possible laws and amendments to aid Filipinos as the West Asia war sends shockwaves through the global economy
Iran drone and missile attack hits Kuwait airport, state news agency says
The attack caused severe damage to the airport's T1 building, the report said, citing the General Civil Aviation Authority
Ukrainian drones strike oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin's 'Davos' gets under way
Ukrainian drones hit energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg early Wednesday morning as officials gathered for a flagship economic forum in the city, Russian and Ukrainian authorities said. The Russian governor of the city, Alexander Beglov, said several infrastructure facilities were damaged, but no one was killed in the attack, which various Ukrainian officials said was aimed at disrupting the three-day gathering, which President Vladimir Putin will attend. bur/yad
Several injured as Iran strikes Kuwait airport terminal
Kuwait City: Several people were injured after Iranian drones and missiles struck Terminal 1 of Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, June 3, forcing authorities to suspend flights and divert aircraft to alternative destinations. Kuwaits General Civil Aviation Authority (DGCA) said the attack caused substantial damage to airport infrastructure and prompted the activation of emergency response Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Afghan womens football team rises again after escaping the Taliban and years in exile
This is the result of hard work that we did in the past four or five years says midfielder Mona Amini
Seven killed, 11 wounded after drone hits bus: Russia-installed Donetsk region leader
Russia conducted a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv on June 2, which Moscow said was in response to a deadly attack on a dormitory in Russian-controlled Luhansk
US job openings jump to 7.6 million in April as hiring, separations ease
The bureau revised March 2026 data, raising job openings by 21,000 to 6.9 million, lowering hires by 19,000 to 5.5 million
UN chief proposes three options to end Israel-Hezbollah conflict
United Nations: The United Nations chief has proposed three options to help end the decades-old conflict between Lebanons Iran-backed Hezbollah militants and Israel when the 8,100-member UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon ends on December 31. All of the options presented to the UN Security Council by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres would continue UN military monitoring Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Three Myanmar migrants in Thailand killed by errant war drone
The apparent attack drone struck a tree on the Thai side of the border before exploding, killing the labourers who worked on a nearby chilli farm, police said
'Absolute chaos': Town centre road shuts with 50-mile diversion
Hilton, Becerra take early lead in California Governor primary race
They each had about 26% of the vote with 42% of election night precincts partially reporting about an hour after polls closed, according to official results
Love my woke pope: Why Pope Leos encyclical on AI went viral online
Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence
Ebola reaches new Congo area as contact tracing breaks down
Health officials in Ituri province, which accounts for almost 94% of confirmed infections, were actively monitoring only 39.3% of identified contacts, the countrys National Institute of Public Health said
US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links
America has imposed sanctions on Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex. The US accuses the exchange of helping Iran's government and state institutions bypass Western sanctions.
US proposes broad tariffs of at least 10%, citing forced labour
Trump has moved to reconstruct his tariff agenda by launching probes under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
Trump-backed Rep. Randy Feenstra concedes Iowa governor primary
Pakistani security forces kill 17 suspected terrorists in Balochistan
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations of the Pakistan Military, security forces conducted multiple intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across various districts of Balochistan, killing 17 terrorists
Visa delay threatens 2,000 foreign students in US university
A New Hampshire university in the US could lose as many as 2,000 international graduate students who may lose their visa unless the Department of Homeland Security quickly approves a pending application tied to a new doctoral programme, prompting lawmakers to press the Trump administration for urgent action. The issue surfaced during a Senate Appropriations Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Over 2 lakh applicants paid 100K USD for H-1B visas: US DHS Sec
More than two lakh applicants opted to pay USD 100,000 for their H-1B visas to work in the US in the fiscal year 2026, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), said here. Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Tuesday, Mullin said the DHS had received about 2.86 lakh H-1B applications in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Trump signs executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks
The policy allows the federal government up to 30 days to assess qualifying AI models while emphasising that participation by developers remains voluntary
Iran halts ceasefire communications as Trump insists talks are still ongoing
The developments come amid rising tensions in the region, a US naval blockade targeting Iranian trade routes and mounting economic pressure inside Iran
Iran fires missiles as US strikes military facility amid faltering peace talks
The developments came amid uncertainty over ceasefire negotiations involving Iran, Israel and the US, though President Donald Trump insisted talks were continuing
Women say they were raped by fighters in Sudans ongoing war
Naked, hungry, raped and lying in her own urine, the woman said her captors after two days of misery handed her a phone. Call your friends and family, they said. Tell them to buy your freedom or youll be killed. The 38-year-old said she screamed on the calls as horrified loved ones listened to her Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
U.S. military says it has defeated Iran missile, drone attacks in Gulf
U.S. Central Command also denied claims by Irans Revolutionary Guards that they had struck the headquarters of the U.S. Navys Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and a separate air base in the region
2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into US
Two scientists at a US government lab were charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the country from Africa and lying about it during interviews with investigators at a Michigan airport, authorities said Tuesday. A criminal complaint was unsealed in federal court in Detroit against Vincent Munster, who is chief of the virus Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Hostilities erupt as Iran targets Kuwait, Bahrain; US hits back
Dubai: The US military said that Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait and Bahrain failed or were shot down, and that the US launched strikes on an Iranian facility in response. US Central Command said the strikes were on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island, near the Strait of Hormuz, that is home Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Athletic Brewing Co-Founder on the Rise of Moderation
How a carjacking in Connecticut led back to a man known as the crypto Godfather in California
Palantir Contracts Have Become An Unacceptable Point of Weakness, UK Politicians Warn
A government committee says that the countrys growing dependence on the data analytics company is a serious liability.
Five new judges join Supreme Court following increase in sanctioned strength
The appointments come shortly after the Union government increased the courts sanctioned strength from 33 to 37 judges, excluding the CJI; the latest ... Five new judges join Supreme Court following increase in sanctioned strength
Trump signs order designed to give government early look at powerful AI models
Trump hits new low in latest approval rating poll
Sticker shock meets gridlock: LA motorists keep driving at any price
'An environment marked by fear': Doctors in DRC speak out about Ebola
Trump signs AI order giving government access to powerful models
The central provision allows companies such as OpenAI, Google or Anthropic to give the government access to their most powerful models for up to 30 days before planned release.
Peter Rahals Next Food Industry Disruption
Trump Is Reportedly Reconsidering His Politically and Legally Contentious 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
Donald Trump's two unhinged slurs at Benjamin Netanyahu exposed after sweary phone call
Washington insiders reportedly claimed Donald Trump lost his cool in a new raging rant at Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel goes further into Lebanon in a ... Donald Trump's two unhinged slurs at Benjamin Netanyahu exposed after sweary phone call
Iran war live: Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ALIVE and 'increasingly engaging'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today where he was asked about the status of Iran's Supreme Lead... Iran war live: Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ALIVE and 'increasingly engaging'
'Donald Trump finally snaps as Netanyahus brutality threatens to turn the world against Israel'
A furious Donald Trump has realised Benjamin Netanyahus relentless wars, brutal military campaign, and decades of fearmongering over Iran have left Is... 'Donald Trump finally snaps as Netanyahus brutality threatens to turn the world against Israel'
French PM to fast-track security bill after PSG football violence and riots
More than 200 people were arrested in France following PSG's Champions League win, which followed semifinal disorder. French PM to fast-track security bill after PSG football violence and riots
Norway supports ethics complaint against FIFAs Infantino on World Cup eve
NFF president Lise Klaveness has called on FIFA to scrap the FIFA Peace Prize award to protect its political neutrality. Norway supports ethics complaint against FIFAs Infantino on World Cup eve
Ukraines Kostyuk blasts Russia stars in French Open outburst over war
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk faces Russia's Mirra Andreeva in semifinal after beating Elina Svitolina at Roland Garros. Ukraines Kostyuk blasts Russia stars in French Open outburst over war
Microsoft reveals new quantum chip made with AI, says it will have systems by 2029
McLaren CEO Zak Brown Still Gets FOMO About Racing Cars
Zak Brown spent a decade racing before joining the business side of Formula One. He talks to WIRED about rebuilding a legendary brand, obsessive fans,... McLaren CEO Zak Brown Still Gets FOMO About Racing Cars
Venezuela Opposition leader wants transition without 'revenge'
Those who now hold interim power have also had to recognise that Venezuela cannot be stabilised, recovered, or governed indefinitely without the democratic majority that expressed itself on July 28, says Ms. Machado
Israel arms exports hit another all-time high: Ministry
Israel's all-time defence export record has been broken for the fifth consecutive year, with $19.2 billion in 2025 a nearly 30% surge compared to the previous year, more than doubling in five years and quadrupling in a decade, says Defence Ministry
Rubio says Mojtaba Khamenei alive and increasingly engaging
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope for a deal with Iran, while insisting that Tehran must severely limit its nuclear program in order to see sanctions lifted.
Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced on Monday to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years for killing 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton on December 3, 2025
Data centers are taking over the suburbs. This man wants to sell his entire neighborhood to one.
Powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militia says it will start handing its weapons to the state
Some kind of apocalypse: Kyiv resident recalls terror of Russian attack
A Kyiv resident described scenes of panic and devastation after a large explosion struck her apartment block during one of the latest Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital
14-year-old boy goes missing in ocean, search ongoing
Netanyahu faces criticism after U.S. President Donald Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism from political rivals after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a halt to planned Israeli attacks on Hezbollah
Ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran stretching terms meaning
Ramallah: Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting? In just the last few weeks, Israeli forces have captured more territory in Gaza and killed two top Hamas militants there, as well as more than a dozen other people. In Lebanon, Israeli Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
Zinedine Zidane's son named in World Cup squad for first time but won't play for France, here is why
Luca Zidane, son of French legend Zinedine, will carry one of football's most iconic names to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but in Algeria's colours. The 28-year-old goalkeeper switched international allegiance in 2025, citing his Algerian heritage. Algeria return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014, facing defending champions Argentina in Group J.
Irans inflation hits World War II levels, deepening economic pain
Irans annual inflation rate reached a record high in May, its highest level since World War II, amid economic turmoil, a weakened currency, and concerns over renewed conflict
Australia's wheat harvest set to fall 26% as fertiliser prices surge; implications for India
For India, the development highlights the vulnerability of agricultural supply chains to geopolitical disruptions. Rising global fertiliser prices could increase India's subsidy burden and farming costs, while higher wheat prices may add to food inflation pressures.
Sensex climbs 382 points; Nifty approaches key resistance amid an IT-led rally
The Nifty rose 100.95 points to close at 23,483.55, while the Sensex gained 382.50 points to settle at 74,649.84. TCS, Infosys and HCL Tech led the rally, helping offset weakness in stocks such as NTPC and Axis Bank.
ED cracks down on Dawood-linked drug racket, raids 20 places in Mumbai, Gujarat
The ED raided 20 locations across Mumbai and Gujarat in a money laundering probe linked to an alleged international drug syndicate run by Salim Ismail Dola, an associate of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim.
