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Indian-origin CTO linked to Hormuz drone boat rescue
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NDTV reported that a US Navy drone boat used to rescue the pilot and co-pilot of a downed Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz was developed by Saronic Technologies, co-founded by Indian-American Vibhav Altekar. The rescue used an autonomous surface vessel remotely piloted
Pune Municipal Corporation evacuated after threat
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Pune Municipal Corporation headquarters and the mayor's office were evacuated after a bomb threat was received by email. Police cordoned off the area, restricted public entry and began searches with the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad and a dog squad.
Google Cloud reports India network disruption
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Google Cloud said some customers in India faced intermittent network disruptions after a fire at a third-party data centre caused an emergency shutdown of networking equipment. The shutdown isolated a local point of presence in Delhi and reduced network capacity in the metropolit
Karnataka High Court holds BSNL liable
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The Karnataka High Court ordered BSNL to pay more than Rs 55 lakh to Sri Basaveshwara Pattana Sahakara Bank after a duplicate SIM was issued without proper verification. Cybercriminals used the SIM swap to intercept OTPs and steal Rs 87.7 lakh through unauthorised transfers in 20
Bengaluru ranked 13th among global food cities
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Bengaluru has been ranked 13th in Time Out's World's Best Cities for Food 2026 list, according to NDTV Food. The ranking was based on a survey of more than 24,000 locals globally and a panel of experts, making Bengaluru the only Indian city in the top 20.
Cabinet approves Rs 4,703 crore projects
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The Union Cabinet approved projects worth Rs 4,703 crore, including Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A and central government office and residential complexes in Amaravati. The Ahmedabad Metro extension alone has a proposed outlay of Rs 2,169 crore.
Iran claims missile strike on US base in Jordan
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed a missile strike on a US airbase in Jordan, saying it destroyed F-35 hangars and a command and control centre. NDTV Profit reported that a fresh explosion was also heard near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz region.
Anil Ambani gets interim protection in tax case
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The Bombay High Court granted Anil Ambani interim protection from prosecution and penalty in an alleged tax evasion case under the Black Money Act. The court admitted his petition challenging the constitutional validity of provisions of the 2015 law and directed the Union governm
Ben Stokes weighs future amid misconduct probe
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England Test captain Ben Stokes is reportedly set to decide his international future after meeting his advisors amid scrutiny over an alleged nightclub confrontation. ECB officials are expected to consider penalties for off-field misconduct involving Stokes and teammate Gus Atkin
Kuwait explores pipelines around Hormuz disruption
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Kuwait is in talks with Saudi Arabia and the UAE about routing crude through their pipeline networks as near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz blocks its export access. Kuwait has no coastline outside the strait and no bypass pipeline of its own, making it highly exposed.
Kerala to offer free bus travel for women
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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced that women will be allowed to travel free on ordinary KSRTC buses from June 15. The scheme has no age restrictions and will be implemented first on ordinary services as part of a welfare promise.
Bitcoin falls near $61,300 before CPI data
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Gadgets 360 reported that Bitcoin traded near $61,300 as crypto markets stayed cautious ahead of US inflation data. ETF outflows, geopolitical uncertainty and weak liquidity weighed on sentiment, while Ethereum traded near $1,600 and major altcoins also remained under pressure.
Sushmita Dev quits Rajya Sabha seat
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TMC's Sushmita Dev resigned as a Rajya Sabha MP, delivering another setback to Mamata Banerjee's party. Soon after the resignation, visuals emerged of Dev meeting Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi, intensifying speculation about her next move.
Lilly oral GLP-1 posts strong diabetes data
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Eli Lilly's once-daily oral GLP-1 drug orforglipron, branded Foundayo, showed greater A1C reduction and weight loss than oral semaglutide in Phase 3 diabetes trials. The ACHIEVE-3 study compared two oral GLP-1 receptor agonists in adults with type 2 diabetes.
India gets preferential US tariff access
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A senior commerce ministry official said India will gain preferential access to the US market under the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement. The deal sets a bilateral trade target of about Rs 48 lakh crore and includes tariff reductions under the 2026 framework.
Rare meteorite points to lost early planet
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Scientists studying the Northwest Africa 12774 angrite meteorite found in the Sahara say it provides evidence of a lost protoplanet from the early Solar System. The parent body may have been moon-sized and possibly approached Mars scale before being destroyed in ancient collision
India seniors reportedly seek ODI future clarity
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NDTV Sports cited a report saying some senior India players have directly sought clarity from BCCI officials about their ODI future ahead of the 2027 World Cup. The report said Gautam Gambhir has not established the same control in ODIs as he has in Tests and T20Is.
Chinese woman alleges ex hid Rs 19 crore
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A 53-year-old woman in China has accused her ex-husband of hiding assets worth about Rs 19 crore during divorce proceedings while she struggled to pay medical bills. The woman, surnamed Wang, also alleged years of domestic abuse and severe financial strain during the separation.
Bengaluru scholar proposes JAYA spacecraft design
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Bengaluru researcher Sanjay Lakshminarayana has proposed the Joint Aerothermodynamic Yield Architecture, or JAYA, to help future spacecraft become lighter, safer and easier to reuse. The concept studies airflow, heat, material behaviour and structural stress together from the ear
Saayoni Ghosh appears in Trinamool rebel bloc
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NDTV reported that Trinamool MP Saayoni Ghosh appears to have joined a rebel group of 20 MPs seeking a separate bloc in Parliament. The Jadavpur MP, once among Mamata Banerjee's most vocal supporters, has not spoken publicly, but sources said she has chosen the rebel side.
Ex-judge Giribala Singh arrested by CBI
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The CBI arrested Giribala Singh, a retired judge and mother-in-law of Twisha Sharma, in Bhopal after questioning her for several hours. The arrest came a day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled her anticipatory bail in the case linked to Twisha Sharma's death at her mar
TCS says no further layoffs planned
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TCS Chairman N Chandrasekaran told shareholders at the company's 31st Annual General Meeting that no further workforce downsizing is planned, despite faster adoption of artificial intelligence. His comments followed last year's restructuring, which eliminated around 12,000 jobs.
Congress protests Natarajan nomination rejection
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Congress intensified its protest after Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination papers were rejected in Madhya Pradesh. Senior leaders including KC Venugopal, Jairam Ramesh, Sachin Pilot, and Bhupesh Baghel sat outside the Election Commission office in Delhi. The party submit
India A beat Sri Lanka A by eight runs
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India A defeated Sri Lanka A by eight runs in the tri-series opener in Dambulla after defending 277 for six. Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a composed 101, while Tilak Varma added 60. Sri Lanka A were bowled out for 269 after losing their last four wickets in 10 balls.
Vijay launches women's safety special force
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the Singappen Special Force, a dedicated women's safety unit, and said his government would not tolerate crimes against women. The first phase will receive more than Rs 354 crore, with existing police personnel redeployed initiall
Trump says Iran shot down US Apache
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US President Donald Trump claimed Iran shot down an American Apache helicopter patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz overnight and said the United States must respond. He wrote on social media that military officials had informed him of the incident. The report came during active
Study finds high confusion among Delhi-NCR patients
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A study of 1,000 respondents across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad found major gaps in patient guidance and healthcare navigation. The India Patient Navigation and Confusion Index gave Delhi-NCR a score of 68.5, placing it in the high confusion, low navigation c
DDA says 70 percent drain desilting complete
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The Delhi Development Authority said nearly 70 percent of desilting work in stormwater drains under its jurisdiction has been completed, with the rest targeted by June 15. Officials said work covers 69 kilometres of drains in Narela and 192 kilometres in Dwarka to reduce monsoonFPIs sell Rs 4,566 crore in Indian equities
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Foreign Portfolio Investors remained net sellers of Indian equities for the tenth consecutive day, offloading shares worth Rs 4,566.03 crore on Tuesday. Domestic Institutional Investors stayed net buyers, purchasing equities worth nearly Rs 6,159.48 crore. NDTV Profit reported FP
Omar Artan cut from World Cup after entry denial
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Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and was later ruled out of the FIFA World Cup by FIFA. US Customs and Border Protection cited vetting concerns without giving details. Artan had received a visa through Somalia's embassy in Ke
Senegal players filmed in airport security checks
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A video appearing to show Senegal players and staff undergoing intensive security checks on an airport tarmac in San Antonio before the FIFA World Cup sparked criticism online. NDTV Sports reported that social media users compared the treatment with other teams' arrivals and call
Starlink India launch frozen over security concerns
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India has effectively frozen approvals for Starlink to begin commercial operations because of concerns over satellite terminal use during the Iran conflict, Bloomberg reported through NDTV Profit. Security agencies under the Ministry of Home Affairs have withheld final clearances
Mumbai tanker strike ends after government talks
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Mumbai's private water tanker operators called off their strike after meetings with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Mumbai suburban collector, and BMC officials. The association said talks were successful and confirmed the strike had been withdrawn. Tanker servi
Apple expands parental controls for children
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Apple previewed new child-safety features at its Worldwide Developers Conference, giving parents more control over children's app use, website access, content exposure, and communications. The tools will arrive with software updates this fall. Apple already offers child accounts
Madras HC quashes Waqf Board dargah order
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The Madras High Court set aside a Tamil Nadu Waqf Board resolution that declared a Triplicane dargah a waqf property and appointed a new Mutawalli. Justice K Govindarajan Thilakavadi held that the mere presence of a dargah does not automatically give the Board jurisdiction withou
Akali rebel Ayali joins Waris Punjab De
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Dakha MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali aligned with Waris Punjab De ahead of next year's Punjab Assembly election, marking a break from the Shiromani Akali Dal Punar Surjit faction. NDTV reported the move gives Amritpal Singh's party a credible foothold in the Malwa belt after its symbol
Modi crosses longest-serving PM milestone
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record on Tuesday to become India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. Modi first took office in May 2014 and secured a third consecutive term in 2024. NDTV reported that leaders from Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, and
Lavender farming transforms Bhaderwah economy
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Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district is shifting from a past associated with militancy to lavender cultivation, tourism, and new farm income. Farmers who once depended on maize or barren land now sell lavender oil to domestic and international buyers. Locals say the cro
Eight killed in Jaipur cracker godown fire
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Eight people died after a blast and fire at an alleged illegal firecracker godown in Jaipur's Khoh Nagoriyan area on Tuesday morning. Officials said the blaze erupted in a small house in Ayesha Nagar Talai colony where firecrackers were allegedly stored. Seven victims were identi
Indian-origin family dies in London flat fall
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Rakesh Pai, 47, Aditi Paralkar, 46, and their nine-year-old son Sid died after falling from the balcony of their 36th-floor apartment in south London on May 27. Emergency services tried to revive them, but all three were declared dead at the scene. Police are treating the deaths
Ghalibaf marks 100 days of Iran conflict
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Iran Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf praised what he called Iran's 100-day national jihad against the US-Israel combine, saying the country had been pulled from the jaws of ferocious wolves. NDTV Profit reported the conflict began on February 28 and reached its 100-da
Zverev wins first Grand Slam at French Open
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Alexander Zverev won the French Open 2026 on Sunday, claiming his first Grand Slam title at age 29 after previous final defeats at the 2020 US Open and 2025 Australian Open. NDTV reported that the German player has lived with Type 1 diabetes since age four and manages insulin, nu
India wins 114 medals at Yogasana Worlds
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India finished the inaugural World Yogasana Championships with 114 medals, including 102 gold, 9 silver, and 3 bronze, at Ahmedabad's EKA Arena. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praised the result as a national achievement. Japan finished second with 11 medals, whil
Bombay HC denies gag order against HDFC Bank
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Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Trust filed a Rs 1,000 crore defamation suit against HDFC Bank and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, alleging damaging statements about dues and litigation. The Bombay High Court refused interim restraint, holding that the bank’s statements were backed by material
Bombay HC sets aside Bharti Hexacom spectrum demand
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Bharti Hexacom received relief after the Bombay High Court set aside a Rs 473.7 crore one-time spectrum charge demand raised by the Department of Telecommunications. The relief formed part of a wider judgment favouring Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea against retrospective charges
Jota’s widow sends Robertson World Cup letter
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Diogo Jota’s widow Rute Cardoso wrote to Scotland captain Andy Robertson before the World Cup, saying Jota would be with him in his thoughts, steps, and heart. Robertson and Jota became close friends at Liverpool before Jota died in a car crash last July, days after marrying Card
Government targets Rs 80,000 crore capital receipts
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Government sources told NDTV Profit that IDBI Bank’s strategic disinvestment remains active and that FY27 asset monetisation could exceed the Rs 80,000 crore target under Miscellaneous Capital Receipts. The estimate includes strategic disinvestments and wider monetisation initiat
Muzumdar says India Women built winning culture
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India head coach Amol Muzumdar said sustained success over the last three years has helped create a winning habit as the team prepares for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. India enter as reigning ODI World Cup champions after winning their first senior women’s ICC title last y
Fertiliser subsidy bill may cross Rs 3 lakh crore
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The Ministry of Fertilisers has sought full subsidy support estimated around Rs 3 lakh crore amid concerns that West Asia disruptions could raise global fertiliser prices. Budget 2026-27 had allocated Rs 1.71 lakh crore for fertiliser subsidy, but officials warned the requirement
China plans $295 billion data-centre buildout
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China is preparing a plan to invest over 2 trillion yuan, about $295.43 billion, in data centres over five years, according to a Bloomberg report cited by NDTV Profit. The National Development and Reform Commission is among the agencies shaping a network of interconnected computi