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U.K. increases Russia sanctions to bring ‘war machine to halt’: PM Keir Starmer

June 16, 2026 admin

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during an interview on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France on June 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP The U.K. is imposing a raft of new sanctions against Russia, including on tankers that transport Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), in a bid to pressure Moscow into halting…

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Iran deal says ‘loud and clear’ that Tehran won’t have a nuclear weapon, says Donald Trump

June 16, 2026 admin

U.S. President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France on June 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump maintained on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) that an interim accord with Iran makes clear…

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India’s U.S. dilemma as ties turn taxing, benefits shrink

June 16, 2026 admin

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Countries that partnered with the United States over the decades subordinated their strategic autonomy, and even national sovereignty, for the benefits that came with it. In its America First era under Donald J. Trump, partners of the U.S. are being asked to bend according…

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Rupee rises 5 paise to close at 94.53 against U.S. dollar

June 16, 2026 admin

File photo for representational purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee appreciated for the third straight session on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) to close 5 paise higher at 94.53 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar, supported by easing West Asia tensions and extended fall in crude oil prices. Forex traders said that with the…

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Stock markets extend winning run to third day on U.S.-Iran deal; Sensex up 544 points

June 16, 2026 admin

File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rose for the third consecutive day on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), propelled by a positive trend in global markets and softening crude oil prices following a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 544.15…

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Illegally parked vehicles hold city’s neighbourhood roads hostage

June 16, 2026 admin

Residents say roadside parking by private vehicles is disrupting traffic, endangering pedestrians and schoolchildren, and undermining the quality of life in urban neighbourhoods Source link

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NCR to get four greenfield cities under Regional Plan 2041

June 16, 2026 admin

Four greenfield cities called ‘Namo Cities’ will be developed under the Regional Plan 2041 for the National Capital Region (NCR) to promote balanced regional growth. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) chaired by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal. According to the Regional Plan…

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Star Air launches direct flights to Mundra, operations to commence from June 23

June 16, 2026 admin

Operations are set to commence from June 23, further strengthening Star Air’s commitment to connecting underserved regions of India with major economic and cultural centre. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Star Air on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) announced the launch of scheduled commercial services to Mundra in Gujarat, marking the airline’s 32nd destination on…

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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Qinghai in northwest China

June 16, 2026 admin

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude strikes northwest China, Qinghai on June 16, 2026. Credit: earthquake.usgs.gov A magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit the ⁠prefecture of Haixi in Qinghai, a ‌province in northwest China, ‌with a ‌depth ⁠of 10 ⁠km, the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) reported on Tuesday (June 16, 2026). There ‌were no immediate reports of casualties…

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Fit to be tied: The big upsets at the World Cup so far have been matches ending at 0-0, 1-1 and 2-2

June 16, 2026 admin

Cape Verde national soccer team fans react as they watch a World Cup group stage match against Spain, in Praia, Cape Verde on June 15, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The teams that are ranked 61st, 67th and 85th in FIFA’s world rankings all were heavy underdogs in their first matches at the World Cup….

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