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Diaspora body slams Punjab govt for acquiring farmland around Ludhiana

The North American Punjabi Association has warned of ecological and economic damage, besides alleging a land grab, and has urged Punjab government to withdraw its plan, which is already seeing protest

Pawar, Thackeray brands can't be wiped out from Maharashtra politics: Raj

Raj Thackeray has said that efforts to erase Pawar and Thackeray names from Maharashtra politics will fail. He also hinted at unity with Uddhav, stressing Marathi pride over political differences

US court blocks Trump's order to bar foreign students at Harvard University

A US federal judge blocked the Trump administration's move to bar international students at Harvard, following a swift lawsuit by the university claiming the order would cause 'serious & lasting harm'

Trump to Apple's Cook: Make iPhones in America or pay 25% import tariff

US President Donald Trump warns Apple of a 25% tariff on iPhones sold in the US if they're not manufactured domestically. He has asked the company to shift production to US from other nations

Harvard sues Trump admin over ban on enrolling international students

Harvard University has sued the Trump administration over a ban on enrolling international students, calling it unconstitutional and warning it could impact over 7,000 visa holders at the institution

India will deal with Pakistan purely bilaterally: EAM Jaishankar in Germany

EAM S Jaishankar confirms India's bilateral stance on Pakistan, highlights zero tolerance for terrorism, and deepens strategic cooperation with Germany during his Europe visit

TCS probes role in cyberattack on UK retailer M&S after £300 mn profit hit

TCS is investigating if it was the entry point in a cyberattack on UK retailer M&S, which led to major disruptions and data theft, potentially costing the company £300 million (₹3,318 cr) in profit

AgustaWestland case: Delhi HC eases bail terms for Christian Michel James

Delhi High Court eases bail conditions for Christian Michel in the ₹3,600-crore AgustaWestland money laundering case, allowing cash surety and deferring passport deposit due to expiry

President Murmu awards 6 Kirti, 33 Shaurya Chakras for gallantry

President Droupadi Murmu conferred 6 Kirti Chakras and 33 Shaurya Chakras to brave personnel from the Army, Air Force, Navy, CRPF, and J&K Police for gallantry in anti-terror operations

IndusInd Bank, Nestle India dropped from BSE Sensex in index rejig

IndusInd Bank and Nestle India will be removed from the BSE Sensex as part of the index rebalancing effective June 23, 2025, with Trent and Bharat Electronics set to join the benchmark index

Centre justifies revoking Celebi clearance, cites national security risk

The Indian government defended revoking Celebi's security clearance in court, citing national security concerns. Celebi claims the move was sudden, vague, and impacts jobs and investor confidence

Supreme Court reserves orders on challenges to Waqf Amendment Act 2025

The Supreme Court has reserved interim orders on petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, after hearing arguments on denotification, board composition, and waqf by user provisions

Navi Mumbai businessman duped of ₹2.74 crore in online gaming app fraud

The businessman lost the money to a gaming scam after fraudsters lured him with fake promises of a prize. Similar cases across India highlight growing cyber fraud via gaming apps

US House approves Trump's tax bill amid debt worries, adds $3.8 trn to debt

The US House narrowly passed Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, adding $3.8 trillion to national debt. The plan includes tax cuts, military funding, and strict immigration measures

Top industrialists unite to fund ₹50 crore health cover for SC lawyers

Leading Indian business figures donate ₹50 crore for a free health insurance scheme benefiting Supreme Court Bar Association lawyers, covering families, pre-existing conditions, and more

SC urges Centre to set up permanent bodies for timely consumer redressal

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider setting up a permanent forum for consumer disputes and file a report within three months, stressing the need for permanent staff

42% WhatsApp users got job scam messages asking for payment, finds survey

A LocalCircles survey reveals 42% of WhatsApp users in India received fake job offers demanding payment. The report highlights rising impersonation and fraud cases across the messaging platform

Uber gets CCPA notice for asking users to tip in advance for quicker rides

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi slammed Uber's practice as unethical and exploitative, while the consumer protection body issued a notice to the cab aggregator over the move

MEA rejects 'baseless' allegations, condoles loss of lives in Balochistan

At least six people, including children, were killed on Wednesday when a bomb exploded near a school bus in Khuzdar, a district in Pakistan's southwest province of Balochistan

Need Constitutional amendment to hold simultaneous polls: Shivraj Chouhan

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has called for a one-time Constitutional amendment to enable simultaneous elections, citing rising costs and governance issues, as well as national interest