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Assembly bypolls: BJP wins Gujarat, Congress bags Kerala, AAP takes Punjab

Voting held on June 19 for bypolls to five Assembly seats - Kadi, Visavadar (Gujarat), Nilambur (Kerala), Ludhiana West (Punjab), and Kaliganj (West Bengal); counting is underway

Midnight Hammer to True Promise, major military operations in West Asia

The US struck Iran's Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear sites in Operation Midnight Hammer on June 22, its biggest Mideast air offensive since 2003, using over 125 aircraft and bunker-busting bombs

Putin calls Israel a 'Russian-speaking country', explains stance on Iran

President Vladimir Putin says Russia's neutrality in the Iran-Israel conflict is shaped by deep ties with both nations, citing Israel's large Russian diaspora and Muslim population at home

'Dumb presidents' led US into wars, says JD Vance on new Iran strategy

US Vice President JD Vance defends US strikes on Iran as limited and targeted, criticises past presidents for dragging America into decades-long wars; Trump signals shift with talk of regime change

UP, Gujarat, Maharashtra to lead ₹10.2 trn state capex push in FY26: Report

A Bank of Baroda study finds over five states will account for nearly 50% of ₹10.2 trillion in state capital outlay for FY26, with GST remaining the largest tax revenue contributor

Trump hints at regime change, says 'Make Iran Great Again': Top points

Donald Trump hints at 'regime change' in Iran after the US' strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites; war escalates as Iran vows revenge, activates air defences, and threatens Strait of Hormuz

Indian deposits in Swiss banks fall 18% over 10 years, shows SNB data

Indian deposits in Swiss banks fell 18 per cent over the last decade, but 2024 saw a sharp rebound, with total funds surging over threefold to 3.5 billion Swiss francs, SNB data shows

Delhi to soon launch hot-air balloon rides at 2 locations: Check details

The DDA plans to launch hot-air balloon rides at Yamuna Sports Complex in Surajmal Vihar and the Commonwealth Games Village near Akshardham to boost tourism and revenue generation

What is a cluster bomb, the weapon behind Iran's missile strike on Israel?

Iran's use of cluster munitions in a missile strike on June 19 injured dozens and marked the first confirmed deployment of the controversial weapon in the ongoing conflict with Israel

Weeks before Air India crash, Parliament panel flagged funding shortfall

The panel report, tabled in March 2025, cited poor funding to key aviation bodies like AAIB and BCAS, and raised concerns over understaffing amid rapid expansion of India's airport network

Lights, camera, crisis? Hindi films struggle despite 27% box office jump

Despite big box-office earnings, Bollywood insiders warn of dwindling theatre audiences, overdependence on big-budget films, and a growing shift toward OTT platforms

Strait of Hormuz closure risk may push Brent crude to $90, warns Citigroup

A potential shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz amid rising Gulf tensions could trigger a sharp but brief surge in crude prices, according to Citigroup analysts tracking energy markets

Reliance, Havells in race to acquire majority control in Whirlpool India

Whirlpool Corp plans to sell 31 per cent in Indian arm; Reliance, Havells, Bain, and EQT among shortlisted bidders as parent eyes $600 million to fund debt repayment amid global restructuring

Govt may raise motor third-party insurance premiums by up to 10% soon

The hike, likely to take effect by October 2025 or April 2026, aims to ease pressure on insurers facing rising claims, especially from commercial vehicles and pandemic-era payouts

Pak Army chief's lunch with Trump at White House: What was discussed?

Crypto talks, trade and a rare military handshake-Trump's unexpected White House lunch with Pakistan's army chief signals more than diplomacy

'I hope food was good': Tharoor dishes out sarcasm on Trump-Munir lunch

US President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for lunch at the White House, weeks after Munir praised him for averting India-Pakistan conflict escalation

Los Angeles Lakers' $10 bn sale sets new record; Buss family exits NBA

Mark Walter, already a minority stakeholder and Dodgers owner, takes majority control of the Lakers in a $10 billion deal, the most expensive in sports franchise history

Eat at your desk, pay a fine: Odd rules at China firm draw outrage online

A senior executive at China's Man Wah Holdings triggered backlash after issuing strict office rules, including fines for snacking, extended breaks, and skipping computer shutdowns

18 growth arenas McKinsey says could fuel India's global rise by 2040

India's 18 future arenas - from EVs and semiconductors to AI and space - could drive 30% of its GDP growth by 2040, making the country a global hub for innovation, tech, and industrial leadership

Toilets at petrol pump cannot be used as public facilities, says Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court directs state and local bodies not to force petrol pump owners to allow public use of toilets meant only for customers, citing safety and property concerns