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Indian seafarer deaths spark fury over US strike
CNNArchived
CNN reported that three Indian seafarers were killed when US forces struck the Palau-flagged tanker M/T Settebello in the Sea of Oman. The tanker was carrying Iranian oil, and the US said the crew failed to comply with blockade instructions.
Iran warns US over oil infrastructure threat
NDTV ProfitArchived
NDTV Profit reported that Iran issued a stern warning after Trump vowed to seize Iranian oil infrastructure. Iranian officials warned that such actions could trap the US in a prolonged conflict and worsen regional instability.
CBI finds no corruption evidence in Nirav Modi case
NDTV ProfitArchived
NDTV Profit reported that the CBI found no evidence of corruption in a Nirav Modi-related case and transferred the matter to a magistrate. The development suggests the case may proceed on a different legal footing after the agency's findings.
Rob Key considers England alcohol ban
CricbuzzArchived
Cricbuzz reported that England men's cricket director Rob Key is considering an alcohol ban for the team, though no final decision has been made. The discussion comes amid scrutiny around England's team culture and uncertainty over Ben Stokes' captaincy situation.
Bharathiraja honoured with heartfelt tribute
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported on a heartfelt tribute to veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja, widely known as Iyakkunar Imayam. The tribute involved figures including Ponvannan and reflected the Tamil film industry's continuing reverence for Bharathiraja's influence on cinema.)
Birla says Vodafone Idea at inflection point
Business StandardArchived
Business Standard reported that Kumar Mangalam Birla said Vodafone Idea is at an inflection point and better days are ahead. The statement comes as the telecom operator continues efforts to stabilise operations, compete with larger rivals and improve its financial position.
West Asia crisis may delay 5.4 lakh homes
The New Indian ExpressArchived
The New Indian Express reported that lingering West Asia tensions may affect delivery of 5.4 lakh homes in India, citing Anarock. The concern is that prolonged conflict can disrupt input costs, supply chains, financing conditions and buyer sentiment in real estate.
Bank of Baroda launches FCNR-B scheme for NRIs
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Bank of Baroda launched a new FCNR-B deposit scheme for non-resident Indians. FCNR-B deposits allow NRIs to hold fixed deposits in foreign currency with Indian banks, helping avoid rupee exchange-rate exposure on the deposit principal and interest.
UN confirms 13 civilians killed in Pakistan strikes
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that the UN mission in Afghanistan confirmed the death toll of 13 civilians in Pakistani airstrikes. The confirmation comes amid heightened tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan over cross-border militant violence and military action.
Canada weighs social media ban for children
The GuardianArchived
The Guardian reported that Canada is considering legislation that would ban children under 16 from social media. The proposal reflects growing global concern over children's online safety, platform design and the mental health effects of social media use.
Kenya pays 50 percent premium in airport deal
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Kenya is paying a 50 percent premium after a Chinese firm won an airport deal following cancellation of an earlier Adani agreement. The new deal has drawn attention because the replacement arrangement appears costlier than the scrapped proposal.
Saayoni Ghosh's TMC journey faces rebel turn
NDTVArchived
NDTV profiled Saayoni Ghosh's political trajectory from Mamata Banerjee admirer and TMC youth wing chief to a leader reportedly aligned with the party's rebel camp. Ghosh has not publicly denied reports of moving toward the rebel side.
Jagga Reddy attacks BJP over nomination rejection
The HinduArchived
Telangana Congress working president T Jagga Reddy accused the BJP of dirty politics over the rejection of senior Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination in Madhya Pradesh. He alleged that she was deliberately targeted to prevent her entry into Parliament.
NDA wins 19 Rajya Sabha seats unopposed
Deccan HeraldArchived
Deccan Herald reported that the BJP-led NDA bagged 19 Rajya Sabha seats unopposed. The uncontested seats were part of 24 Rajya Sabha seats that saw elections without rival candidates, including bypolls in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Odisha.
Centre exempts higher ethanol blends from duty
NDTVArchived
The government exempted ethanol-blended petrol grades E22, E25, E27 and E30 from central excise duty to avoid double taxation. The exemption applies when excise duty has already been paid on petrol and GST has been paid on ethanol used for blending.
Shatrughan Sinha explains Modi congratulation
NDTVArchived
Trinamool MP Shatrughan Sinha told NDTV he congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 12 years in office as a national duty and in sportsman spirit. He said he acts thoughtfully and without selfish motive despite the BJP-TMC rivalry.ED arrests Raj Kesireddy in AP liquor scam
The HinduArchived
The Enforcement Directorate arrested Raj Kesireddy, a key accused in the alleged Rs 3,200 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, from his Nanakramguda residence. The agency also searched multiple properties linked to him and six other accused in Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh.
Kirti Azad says Kalyan Banerjee won't leave TMC
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported that TMC MP Kirti Azad said Kalyan Banerjee is angry but will not leave the party. Referring to Kalyan as a fighter, Azad said his anger was justified but Mamata Banerjee would resolve the row.
India expected in Hormuz security talks
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that France expects India to be among countries invited to join a multinational initiative to secure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The issue is expected to be discussed when Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets French President Emmanuel Macron at
Trump threatens US move on Kharg Island
Al JazeeraArchived
Al Jazeera reported that US President Donald Trump said the United States would hit Iran very hard and would eventually take Kharg Island and other Iranian oil infrastructure points. The threat came after two days of US-Iran strikes and amid fears that ceasefire talks could colla
Pentagon locked down after false hazmat alarm
CNNArchived
CNN reported that the Pentagon was locked down and partially evacuated after a hazardous materials sensor triggered a false alarm. Multiple floors and corridors were initially locked down or evacuated after the system indicated a possible air quality issue linked to anthrax detec
Bernstein says AI may hit rich economies harder
NDTV ProfitArchived
Bernstein argued that AI may narrow global income gaps by affecting high-income economies more than middle-income countries. The firm said knowledge and information sectors make up a larger share of employment and GDP in advanced economies than in countries such as India, Indones
Scientists find vast whale graveyard in Indian Ocean
NDTVArchived
Chinese scientists discovered what may be the world's largest, deepest and oldest whale graveyard in the southeastern Indian Ocean. The site stretches about 1,200 km across the Diamantina Fracture Zone and includes fossils dating back up to 5.3 million years.
Vivo Y500 4G appears before launch
Gadgets 360Archived
The Vivo Y500 4G has appeared on the Google Play Console supported devices list, suggesting a launch may be near. The phone was listed with five model numbers that may correspond to different regions, though Vivo has not confirmed the device yet.
UK defence chief quits after funding clash
NDTV ProfitArchived
UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned, citing constraints placed on his delayed defence investment plan by the Treasury. In his resignation letter, he said Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury had failed to commit resources needed to defend the country amid rising thr
Asus launches new ROG Zephyrus laptops in India
Gadgets 360Archived
Asus launched the ROG Zephyrus Duo in India alongside new Zephyrus G14 and G16 models. The Zephyrus Duo starts at Rs 5,49,990 and features dual 16-inch touch displays, up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.
ECB filings fall 30 percent in April
NDTV ProfitArchived
External commercial borrowing proposals by Indian companies and NBFCs fell over 30 percent to $3.77 billion in April 2026 from $5.43 billion in March, according to RBI data. The decline came amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Eight PSU banks add 13,223 employees in FY26
NDTV ProfitArchived
Eight public sector banks added 13,223 employees in FY26, raising combined staff strength to 6,28,203 from 6,14,980 a year earlier. State Bank of India led the hiring surge, accounting for 8,905 additions.
Microsoft India says AI will create more jobs
NDTV ProfitArchived
Rajiv Kumar, Managing Director and President of Microsoft India Development Center, said AI is likely to create more opportunities than it destroys and Indian engineers should focus on collaborating with the technology rather than only fearing job loss.
UK defence minister John Healey resigns
NDTVArchived
British defence minister John Healey resigned over a dispute on military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to commit enough resources to defend the country amid rising threats. His resignation came with a sharp public letter.
India targets $100 billion textile exports
NDTV ProfitArchived
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh said India is preparing a strategy focused on 15 high-income countries to raise textile exports from $37 billion to $100 billion. The government also aims to double India's textile market from Rs 16.5 lakh crore to Rs 33 lakh crore.
Four BJP candidates elected unopposed in Gujarat
NDTVArchived
All four BJP candidates were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat after no other nominee remained in the race. The winners are Rajubhai Shukla, Mansinh Parmar, Mukeshbhai Rathwa and Jitendra Kanjariya.
Afghanistan A stun India A by DLS method
NDTV SportsArchived
Afghanistan A beat India A by four runs via the DLS method in the second match of the Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla. India A scored 349 for 9 in a rain-truncated 49-over innings, but Afghanistan A were 177 for 2 in 25.5 overs when rain stopped play.
SEBI targets stock price gaps across exchanges
NDTV ProfitArchived
SEBI proposed a mechanism to prevent the same stock from trading at widely different prices across exchanges. The proposal focuses on illiquid shares where one exchange may have no trades while another has active movement, leaving circuit limits and prices misaligned.
Mumbai couple's Rs 2.2 lakh budget sparks debate
NDTVArchived
A Mumbai couple earning a combined Rs 2.2 lakh a month went viral after saying they feel financially stretched. Their expenses include Rs 44,000 rent, Rs 60,000 in monthly SIP investments, groceries, help, utilities, commuting and social outings.
SpaceX popularity surges before record IPO
NDTV ProfitArchived
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 84 percent of Americans are aware of SpaceX ahead of its expected record public listing, putting it near Boeing-level recognition and ahead of many legacy aerospace names. Nearly 29 percent of respondents said they would probably buy SpaceX stock if avaAditya Sharma's father calls ship strike a war crime
NDTVArchived
Rajesh Sharma, father of 23-year-old deck cadet Aditya Sharma killed in the US strike on MT Settebello off Oman, called the attack a war crime and urged India to take a strong stand. Aditya had messaged his father that he was fine about an hour before the attack.
Vaccine-derived poliovirus found in Ghaziabad sewage
NDTVArchived
A vaccine-derived poliovirus Type-1 was detected in a sewage sample from the Dundahera Sewage Treatment Plant in Ghaziabad. Health officials said the virus was vaccine-derived and non-virulent, so there is no immediate need to panic, but surveillance has been intensified.
US admits Hellfire strike on MT Jalveer
NDTVArchived
US Central Command said an American aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the engine room of the Guinea-Bissau-flagged MT Jalveer off Oman after the crew allegedly failed to comply with directions. It was the third ship with Indian crew attacked near Oman in recent days.
China warns India on Dalai Lama succession
NDTV ProfitArchived
China reiterated that the Dalai Lama's reincarnation is an internal matter to be handled by Beijing under Chinese law and historical practice. A Chinese embassy spokesperson urged India to avoid steps that could affect bilateral ties over Tibet and the succession issue.
24 Jump Street is reportedly in development
NDTVArchived
A new Jump Street sequel, titled 24 Jump Street, is reportedly in early development more than a decade after 22 Jump Street. The project is expected to bring back Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice Cube, with Rodney Rothman set to direct.
Xiaomi Mix Fold 5 leak points to 200MP camera
Gadgets 360Archived
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 5 is tipped to launch with a 200MP rear camera, wireless charging support and a 6,000mAh or larger battery. The foldable phone may use Xiaomi's Xring O3 chipset and succeed the Mix Fold 4, which launched in July 2024.
Indian professional says Norway changed work view
NDTVArchived
An Indian professional in Norway, identified as Vinod, went viral after saying his boss criticised him for working on weekends and cancelling leave. He had brought Indian workplace habits such as skipped lunches, late evenings and working while unwell, believing they showed dedic
Netherlands begin hunt for first World Cup
NDTV SportsArchived
The Netherlands enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup still searching for their first title despite three previous final appearances. Led by Virgil van Dijk and coached by Ronald Koeman, the Dutch arrive as one of the stronger sides after reaching the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
German court flags Google AI Overviews liability
Gadgets 360Archived
A German court ruled that Google can be held responsible for inaccurate information generated by its AI Overviews feature. The case involved two Munich-based publishers who said AI-generated summaries falsely linked them to scams, subscription traps and questionable business prac
Indian Army receives 106 jet-powered drones
NDTVArchived
The Indian Army has received 106 made-in-India jet-powered kamikaze drones from SMPP, including 100 operational Peacekeeper (Agniveg) systems and six training units. The drones are designed for long-range precision strikes against high-value targets deep inside hostile territory.
Former xAI engineer sues over firing
NDTVArchived
Former xAI engineer Devin Kim sued Elon Musk's xAI and SpaceX, alleging he was illegally fired for raising AI safety concerns about Grok. Kim claims his efforts to place guardrails on the chatbot made him a target for company leadership.
CR Patil says TMC exits reflect dissatisfaction
NDTVArchived
Union Minister CR Patil attacked Mamata Banerjee, claiming the wave of resignations from Trinamool reflects growing public dissatisfaction with the party's governance. He made the remarks during the BJP's Pragati Path Yatra in Assam.
Indians in Belfast fear racist violence
NDTVArchived
The Indian community in Northern Ireland is living in fear as anti-immigrant protests and violence continue in Belfast and nearby areas. Rioters set fire to an under-construction Indian grocery store in north Belfast, and migrants have reportedly been targeted after unrest spread
Anthropic CEO backs government AI model blocks
NDTV ProfitArchived
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said governments should be able to block AI developers from deploying new models if they present unacceptable risks. He called for mandatory third-party testing across categories including cybersecurity threats and biological weapons risks.
