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Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: Reuters As conflicts and geopolitical uncertainties around tariffs cloud domestic growth, a key parliamentary committee has decided to examine the evolving economic condition of the country. According to a Lok Sabha bulletin, the Standing Committee on Finance has chosen ‘Evolving Economic Conditions in the Country’ as…
Crews work a warehouse fire in the Boyle Heights section of Los Angeles on June 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Los Angeles was under a state of emergency Saturday (June 20, 2026) as fire crews fought a days-long battle against a stubborn warehouse blaze that has filled the air with acrid black smoke. “This…
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Thousands of yoga enthusiasts across the world marked the International Day of Yoga on Sunday (June 21, 2026), as Indian missions abroad organised events to highlight the ancient practice’s role in fostering health and well-being. International Day of Yoga is celebrated globally on June 21 every year, since its adoption by the United Nations in…
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Australia earned a third straight convincing win at the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup when it beat the Netherlands by 98 runs. Australia reached 200 in the World Cup for the first time and equalled the highest ever tournament total, 219-6. The Netherlands was kept to 121-3 at the Rose Bowl. Like Australia, England was three…
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Girls dance in the rain during monsoon shower in Mumbai on Sunday (June 21, 2026). | Photo Credit: AP After an unusually delayed onset of the southwest monsoon, parts of Mumbai received light to moderate showers on Sunday (June 21, 2026) morning, offering some respite to people from the prevailing heat and humidity. The India…
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Meet Vijaynarain Rangarajan, an Indian-Australian singer-songwriter and composer who’s known for songs like Ei Suzhali, Aiyo Kadhale, Kaarkuzhal Kadavaiye, and the Bhairava Anthem. His music is rooted in Indian melody with elements from various other genres like country, blues, RnB, and acoustic-rock. This World Music Day, we chronicle his journey with music and share some…
Vice President J.D. Vance speaks to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Md., en route to Switzerland on June 20, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance was arriving Sunday (June 21, 2026) in Switzerland to help formally launch negotiations with Iranian leaders over curbing Tehran’s nuclear programme and building out the fragile…
A person cools off from a public fountain near the Colosseum during a heatwave in Rome, June 20, 2026. New heatwave alerts have been sounded across Europe. | Photo Credit: REUTERS In response to a new heatwave alert across Europe, France has partially banned the consumption of alcohol. Why? The restriction is a public health…
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India’s agriculture faces a serious paradox: a large amount of biomass that could improve soil health is instead being burned. This threatens soil health and food security. Punjab and Haryana burn more than 20 million tonnes of paddy straw in their open fields every year. This is due to the short post-harvest periods and a…
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Scottish authorities said on Saturday (June 20, 2026) they charged a man in connection with attacks in Edinburgh that wounded five people, with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying the suspect “appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred”. Police Scotland said officers had arrested a 36-year-old white Scottish man and there was “no further threat…
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