Month: June 2026

Opening of Strait of Hormuz welcome move: NSA Doval at BRICS conclave

June 23, 2026 admin

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval addresses the BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting, in New Delhi, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI The opening of the Strait of Hormuz is a very welcome move as it will help energy security, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) while welcoming counterparts…

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Piyush Goyal, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer begin talks on trade pact

June 23, 2026 admin

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) began bilateral talks in New Delhi on issues related to the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement. Mr. Greer is in New Delhi on an official visit for the trade pact talks. “Warm welcome to @USTradeRep Amb…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Stars sparkle early as Messi and Mbappe light up the tournament

June 23, 2026 admin

Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates scoring the second goal in the Group J match against Austria on June 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters In ‌an expanded World Cup intended to spread the soccer spotlight wider than ever, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have already delivered the star power FIFA, broadcasters ⁠and the American audience crave,…

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Bengaluru to host BRICS heads of space agencies meet on June 23-24

June 23, 2026 admin

ISRO’s launch vehicle LVM3-M6 lifting off from the launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in India. ISRO stated that the meeting will serve as an important platform for dialogue and cooperation among BRICS nations on key issues shaping the future of the global space sector. | Photo Credit: File photo The…

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Explained: Meta’s $900 million investment in Cred and hiring of Kunal Shah as WhatsApp chief

June 23, 2026 admin

Explained: Meta’s 0 million investment in Cred and hiring of Kunal Shah as WhatsApp chief

Cred founder Kunal Shah’s appointment as WhatsApp’s global head is, at first brush, an unexpected appointment. But while Mr. Shah has built his career as a founder in two large fintech ventures — the previous being the mobile wallet firm FreeCharge — he has also been a large investor focused on building up ventures. For…

Business

Ayodhya Ram temple donation case: SIT submits preliminary report to U.P. government

June 23, 2026 admin

A file image of the Ayodhya Ram temple. | Photo Credit: ANI The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged irregularities in donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple submitted its preliminary report on Tuesday to the Uttar Pradesh government. The team visited the office of Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad and handed over the…

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Andy Burnham: The King in the North

June 23, 2026 admin

On June 22, Keir Starmer stepped down as the U.K.’s Prime Minister via a teary speech in front of 10 Downing Street, only two years into his term. Elected in a landslide election in 2024, he leaves office with the worst poll rates, having lost the confidence of not only the public but also his…

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Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal

June 23, 2026 admin

American allies of President Donald Trump this week defended him to an Israeli public anxious about a U.S. interim deal with Iran and White House criticism that together ‌appeared to signal fissures in Israel’s decades-old alliance with Washington. West Asia war LIVE updates on June 23, 2026 The U.S.-Israeli relationship has been on a roller…

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Shooting at Northern California library kills 2; suspect in custody

June 23, 2026 admin

Butte County Library, Chico branch, in Chico, California on Monday (June 22, 2026) where the shooting took place. | Photo Credit: AP A shooting at a library in Northern California, U.S., left two people dead and a suspect is in custody, according to police. Also read | A list of deadly shootings on college campuses…

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Two killed in suspected boiler blast at Dakshin Energy plastic unit in Parawada near Visakhapatnam

June 23, 2026 admin

Two workers were killed in an explosion at a Dakshin Energy unit in the Parawada Industrial Park, in Anakapalli district near Visakhapatnam, early on Tuesday (June 23, 2026). The victims were identified as B. Trinadh (24) of Jagannapeta in Atchutapuram mandal, and V. Venkatesh (34) of Govada in Anakapalli. About seven people work at the…

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