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Bengaluru space startups selected for funding under Technology Adoption Fund

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Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairperson, IN-SPACe, expects the solutions of the three start-ups to increase ‘our footprint in the global space economy’. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN he Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has selected three Indian startups, including two from Bengaluru, as the first set of Indian Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) for funding…

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Sourav Ganguly makes police complaint over defamatory posts on social media

June 16, 2026 admin

Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly. File | Photo Credit: PTI Former India cricket captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Monday (June 15, 2026) complained to the police, alleging that a Facebook page with millions of followers had been circulating defamatory and misleading content aimed at damaging his reputation. He claimed that the posts were circulated…

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The U.S. govt. policy is to systematically cut off any source of income to Cuba: Mitchell Valdes-Sosa

June 16, 2026 admin

The Cuban healthcare and biotechnology sectors — crown jewels of the country’s revolution — today find themselves at breaking point thanks to the U.S. campaign of economic strangulation, which has moved beyond trade restrictions to a direct assault on human services. Washington has also intensified pressure on the Global South to dismantle Cuban medical missions,…

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All 20 Indian crew members of MT Jalveer safely return home: Indian mission

June 16, 2026 admin

The 20 Indian crew members of MT Jalveer ahead of their repatriation to India, in Muscat on Monday (June 15, 2026). File | Photo Credit: X/@Indemb_Muscat via ANI All 20 Indian crew members of MT Jalveer, who were evacuated after their vessel came under attack off an Oman port, have now safely returned home, the…

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All 20 Indian crew members of MT Jalveer safely return home: Indian mission

June 16, 2026 admin

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West Asia LIVE: Trump may release U.S.-Iran agreement before Friday, Vance says

June 16, 2026 admin

Oil prices rebounded on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) on concerns about the lack of details in a preliminary agreement ending the war between the U.S. and Iran and the realization the resumption of ‌supply through the key Strait of Hormuz may take longer than thought. Brent crude futures gained 26 cents, ⁠or 0.3%, to $83.42…

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Vance to lead U.S. team to ink Iran peace deal in Switzerland: Trump

June 16, 2026 admin

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Vice President J.D. Vance will lead the U.S. delegation for the in-person signing of the peace deal with Iran in Switzerland on Friday (June 16, 2026), President Donald Trump said. Both Mr. Trump and Mr. Vance have electronically signed the framework agreement with Iran’s lead…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Iran vs New Zealand LIVE

June 16, 2026 admin

Iran fans display their national flag inside the stadium before the match against New Zealand, on June 15, 2026 | Photo Credit: Imagn Images via REUTERS Iran and New Zealand clash in Los Angeles in the FIFA World Cup Group G match on June 15, 2026. Iran, ranked 20th, are in good form losing only…

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Uruguay held to 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia in World Cup opener

June 16, 2026 admin

Saudi Arabia’s Saud Abdulhamid shoots at goal. | Photo Credit: Reuters Saudi Arabia and Uruguay played out a 1-1 draw in ‌their Group H World Cup opener on Monday (June 15, 2026) after ⁠Abdulelah Al Amri’s opener for the Gulf nation was cancelled out ‌by Maxi Araujo in a game where both sides ‌profited from…

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8 presumed dead after B-52 bomber crashes at U.S. Air Force base in California

June 15, 2026 admin

Smoke rises from a blackened part of Edwards Air Force Base after the crash of a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber aircraft in Edwards, California, U.S., June 15, 2026, in a still image from news helicopter video. | Photo Credit: Reuters Eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday (June…

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