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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions: team

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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions: team

Iran football team. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran’s World Cup team will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming they are being subjected to travel restrictions during the tournament in North America, the Iranian football federation spokesman said on Thursday (June 18, 2026). “Despite having submitted its preparation schedule for the tournament well in advance,…

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U.S.-Iran talks planned for June 19 are off: Switzerland

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U.S.-Iran talks planned for June 19 are off: Switzerland

U.S. Vice-President JD Vance speaks to reporters at the White House on June 18, 2026, in Washington. | Photo Credit: AP Talks that had ​been planned ‌for Friday (June 19, 2026) between the ​United States ⁠and Iran at the Burgenstock mountaintop ‌resort in Switzerland will ‌not take ‌place, ⁠according to a ⁠Swiss foreign ministry statement….

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Police make residents apologise to man who was ‘Pakistani’ during Jawaharnagar rent dispute

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Police make residents apologise to man who was ‘Pakistani’ during Jawaharnagar rent dispute

A dispute over unpaid rent, maintenance charges, and complaints related to a pet cat escalated into a confrontation at an apartment complex in Jawaharnagar, where a 26-year-old man was questioned about his identity and called a “Pakistani” by some residents before police stepped in to resolve the matter. The incident was reported at LakeView Apartments…

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Nation

Rupee rises 20 paise to 94.20 against U.S. dollar

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Rupee rises 20 paise to 94.20 against U.S. dollar

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee appreciated 20 paise to 94.20 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (June 19, 2026) on optimism that trade negotiations between India and the United States are set to gain momentum. Forex traders said the rupee opened on a positive…

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Business

Sensex tumbles 786 points after five-day rally as IT stocks drag

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Sensex tumbles 786 points after five-day rally as IT stocks drag

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Friday (June 19, 2026) after a five-day rally, dragged by heavy selling in IT firms following revenue growth guidance cut by Accenture. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 786.58 points to 76,624.90 in…

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Traditional traders seek policy support amid rise of e-commerce, quick-commerce

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Traditional traders seek policy support amid rise of e-commerce, quick-commerce

Manohar Agarwal, national co-convenor of Swadeshi Vyapar Manch, addressing the Vyapari Samvada organised by the Kalyana Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKCCI), in Kalaburagi on June 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Concerns over the growing impact of e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms on traditional businesses dominated a ‘Vyapari Samvada’ organised jointly by the…

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Times Square gunfire sends bystanders scrambling to safety

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Times Square gunfire sends bystanders scrambling to safety

New York Police Department officers gather after alleged gunfire was heard in Times Square, in New York City, U.S., June 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Tourists and bystanders scrambled for cover in New York’s Times Square after several gunshots were fired, sending people running in all directions. Police said a suspect was quickly chased…

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World

Oil falls as supply moves through Strait of Hormuz after Iran war pact

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Oil falls as supply moves through Strait of Hormuz after Iran war pact

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman on June 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Oil prices fell on ​Friday (June 19, 2026) as prospects brightened for more supply after oil tankers began moving through ‌the reopening Strait of Hormuz following a peace deal between ​the United States and Iran. By…

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JD Vance slams Israeli officials who criticised U.S.-Iran deal, deepening rift between allies

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JD Vance slams Israeli officials who criticised U.S.-Iran deal, deepening rift between allies

U.S. Vice President JD Vance holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on June 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. Vice President JD Vance lashed out at members of Israel’s government, saying that the country is deeply isolated and its leaders have failed to appreciate American diplomatic and military…

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World

What is downblending, the process at the heart of Trump’s Iran agreement?

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What is downblending, the process at the heart of Trump’s Iran agreement?

In the memorandum of understanding signed by the U.S. and Iran to end the war, Tehran has pledged never to develop a nuclear bomb in return for U.S. sanctions relief and access to a $300 billion development fund. Beyond that commitment, the MoU offers few details on how the U.S. and Iran intend to solve…

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