Daily Quiz: On Iceland – The Hindu
Bjork is an famous Icelandic singer. Published – June 17, 2026 05:21 pm IST Read Comments Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Source link
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Messi matches Klose’s World Cup goalscoring record with hat-trick
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a hat-trick at the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Algeria in Kansas City on June 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose’s all-time record for goals at World Cup tournaments when he netted for the 16th time in Argentina’s opening match against Algeria on…
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Science Quiz: Of things that are, or ought to be, black
Peacock spider, is a arachnid. It sports super-black patches on its skin to make the surrounding colours appear up to 20-times brighter. Photo: Jürgen Otto (CC BY-SA) Published – June 17, 2026 05:04 pm IST Read Comments Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Source link
UP, Gujarat, Jharkhand, 10 other States record revenue surplus in FY25: CAG report
Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Manipur, and nine other States recorded surplus revenues in 2024-25, while the remaining 15 States had a deficit. Eighteen States targeted revenue surplus, three States targeted revenue deficit, and seven targeted zero revenue deficit in FY 2024-25, according to a report on ‘State Finances 2024-25’ released by Comptroller and Auditor General…
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World suffers from shortage of trust: PM Modi to G7 leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the Outreach Session on “Forging new Partnerships and rebuilding international solidarity” at the G7 Summit, in Evian on June 16, 2026. Photo: DPR PMO/ANI Photo With a message that trust was in short supply globally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a session with the Group of Seven (G7)…
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West Asia LIVE: Iran and U.S. to embark on two months of peace talks on June 19
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday (June 16) issued a rare public rebuke of Israel’s military tactics in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah militants, saying it was unnecessary to bomb entire apartment buildings to hunt militants. Mr. Trump, who in recent days had expressed his displeasure over Israeli attacks in Beirut that he said could have endangered…
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Tata says India pollution board drops scrutiny of Apple iPhone parts plant
The entrance to the Tata Electronics components factory for Apple’s iPhone in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. | Photo Credit: Reuters Tata Electronics on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) said a State pollution control board has dropped its scrutiny of Apple’s iPhone components plant after it addressed concerns about contamination. Tamil Nadu’s pollution control authority had warned Tata…
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Tata says India pollution board drops scrutiny of Apple iPhone parts plant
The entrance to the Tata Electronics components factory for Apple’s iPhone in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. | Photo Credit: Reuters Tata Electronics on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) said a State pollution control board has dropped its scrutiny of Apple’s iPhone components plant after it addressed concerns about contamination. Tamil Nadu’s pollution control authority had warned Tata…
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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria LIVE updates
Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Gonzalo Montiel, Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero, Facundo Medina; Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Thiago Almada; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez. Algeria: Luca Zidane; Aissa Mandi, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rafik Belghali, Ramy Bensebaini; Fares Chaibi, Hicham Boudaoui, Nabil Bentaleb; Ibrahim Maza, Amine Gouiri, Anis…
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Erling Haaland has brace in World Cup debut; Norway trounce Iraq
Norway’s Erling Haaland (9) takes a shot against Iraq goalkeeper Jalal Hassan (12) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Iraq and Norway in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Erling Haaland’s first-half brace in his World Cup debut helped Norway to a 4-1 victory against Iraq…
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