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Expanded World Cup opens across three countries
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with 48 teams, 104 matches, and three host nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has predicted 7 million stadium spectators and 6 billion viewers. The tournament also faces concerns over ticket prices, heat,
Musk says AI may bypass traditional coding
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Elon Musk said AI could soon make traditional coding unnecessary by creating optimised binaries directly for a desired outcome. He argued that source code may become an intermediate step that advanced AI systems no longer need. The comments come as coding assistants increasingly
PoJK clashes leave at least 11 dead
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Parts of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir remained tense after clashes between Joint Awami Action Committee workers and security forces in Muzaffarabad. Reuters reported at least 11 people killed and more than 70 injured. Markets stayed shut as JAAC protested reserved legislat
Girish Mahajan criticises Operation Bluestar publicly
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Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Girish Mahajan visited Damdami Taksal on the 42nd anniversary of Operation Bluestar and described the Army action as an attack on the Golden Temple. NDTV reported that this marked an unusual public departure from the BJP’s traditional position
Somali referee dropped after US entry denial
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Omar Artan, selected as the first Somali referee to officiate at a FIFA World Cup, was denied entry at Miami International Airport and then dropped from the tournament. US Customs and Border Protection cited vetting concerns without public detail. FIFA said the host government de
Meta disrupts NSO-linked WhatsApp phishing attempts
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Meta said it disrupted a fresh wave of spear-phishing attacks against WhatsApp users after investigating user reports. The company alleged the attempts were carried out by an entity linked to Israel’s NSO Group, known for Pegasus spyware. Attackers allegedly tried to trick users
Iran federation claims World Cup ticket allocation revoked
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Iran’s football federation claimed FIFA revoked its fan ticket allocation for Iran’s three World Cup matches in the United States. Each participating federation is normally entitled to distribute 8 percent of stadium capacity for its matches. Iran opens against New Zealand in Ing
India renews Bloomberg Global Aggregate bond push
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The Government of India and the RBI made fresh efforts to support eventual inclusion of Indian government bonds in Bloomberg’s Global Aggregate Index, sources told NDTV Profit. Inclusion could unlock passive foreign investment flows into India’s debt market. Bloomberg deferred aCID searches Trinamool offices in signature probe
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Bengal CID teams arrived at Mamata Banerjee’s Kolkata home, Abhishek Banerjee’s office, and his residence while investigating alleged forged signatures of Trinamool legislators. The case concerns a communication to the Assembly Speaker endorsing Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as Leader
India ranks fifth in global military spending
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India was the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025 with expenditure of $92.1 billion, according to SIPRI Yearbook 2026. The report said India’s spending rose 8.9 percent year-on-year. The US remained first at $954 billion, followed by China at $336 billion and Russia at
Congress MLAs face Bhopal airport plane mix-up
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Congress MLAs in Madhya Pradesh reached Bhopal airport with families expecting a large special aircraft to Bengaluru, but a smaller plane with about 75 seats arrived instead. Party managers then planned two batches. The movement came amid a Rajya Sabha contest after BJP fielded M
Karnataka man murdered after birthday party invite
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A 24-year-old man named Basanagouda was allegedly murdered after being invited to a birthday party near a canal at Moka in Karnataka's Ballari district. Police said he was strangled with a rope and the accused allegedly tried to burn the body.
UK weighs under-16 social media ban
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly preparing to announce restrictions or a ban on social media use by under-16s. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said nine in ten parents who responded to a consultation supported such a ban.
24 Indian seafarers rescued from tanker off Oman
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Twenty-four Indian seafarers were safely evacuated from the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex after it caught fire off the coast of Oman. Images showed crew members being lifted by helicopter as smoke rose from the vessel.
Telangana village chooses government schools
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Residents of Babapur village in Telangana's Nirmal district passed a resolution to send all children to government schools instead of private institutions. The decision followed village meetings on education and community development.
Israel to install Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue
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Israel has announced plans to install a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in a major Israeli city. Israeli Consul General Yaniv Revach announced the initiative on Shiv Rajyabhishek Din and sought Maharashtra's support for historical and design inputs.
Trinamool rebel Satabdi Roy says Mamata changed
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Trinamool Congress MP Satabdi Roy told NDTV that Mamata Banerjee had changed in recent years and cited lack of access to leadership as a reason for rebellion. Roy is among a group of MPs who have indicated support for the NDA.
US Apache helicopter crashes near Hormuz
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A US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, and both crew members were safely rescued. Officials were still reviewing whether the crash was caused by mechanical failure, hostile fire or another operational factor.
School shooting survivor sues AI gun detection company
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A teenage survivor of the 2025 Antioch High School shooting in Nashville has sued Omnilert, the maker of an AI gun detection system used by the school district. The lawsuit claims the software failed to flag the handgun used in the attack.
Prince William may end rent-free royal housing
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Prince William is reportedly preparing to review royal residences and end arrangements that allow some non-working royals to live in palace properties without paying full market rent. Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are among those cited in reports about discounted or privately f
IAEA chief backs India's Shanti Act
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International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi described India's Shanti Act as very positive and endorsed the country's nuclear expansion plans. India is targeting about 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 as part of its long-term energy strategy.
Iran players wear #168 badges before World Cup 2026
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Iran's football team arrived for the 2026 FIFA World Cup wearing '#168' badges on their lapels. The badges commemorate the number of children reportedly killed at an elementary school on the first day of the US-Iran conflict on February 28, 2026.
Rongmei Naga villager killed in Manipur suspected insurgent attack
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A 58-year-old Rongmei Naga villager, Chungjanglung Panmei, was killed in a suspected insurgent attack in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. Police said attackers opened fire on a group collecting firewood, and Panmei's body was recovered from the forest.
UP Police prevent suicide after Meta alert over Instagram post
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Meerut Police saved a 25-year-old man's life after Meta flagged an Instagram post indicating possible self-harm. Police reached him within eight minutes, found him in critical condition and helped get him admitted to a hospital.
Disbanded Tripura groups announce 72-hour blockade
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Former members of the disbanded NLFT and ATTF announced a 72-hour statewide blockade in Tripura from June 12. The surrendered cadres alleged delays in implementing commitments made under a tripartite rehabilitation agreement.
Apple unveils iOS 27 with revamped Siri and faster performance
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Apple unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, introducing a standalone Siri app, upgrades to Liquid Glass design and faster app and photo loading. Apple says apps can launch up to 30% faster and photos load up to 70% faster on supported devices.
Bhagwant Mann hands appointment letters to 355 employees
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann handed appointment letters to 355 employees newly recruited to different government departments. He said his government has provided 67,037 government jobs on merit without corruption, nepotism or favouritism.
Omar Abdullah invites INDIA bloc to J&K statehood protest
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah invited all INDIA bloc members to join a protest for restoration of J&K statehood. He said he will write to opposition parties asking them to join a march at the start of Parliament's Monsoon Session.
Eurozone fuel sales post sharp slump amid Hormuz disruption
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Fuel sales across Eurozone countries fell sharply as higher energy prices linked to the West Asia conflict weighed on consumers and businesses. Eurostat data cited by NDTV Profit showed vehicle fuel sales in the eurozone dropped 3.5% in April from a year earlier.
Zojila Tunnel nears completion to boost Ladakh connectivity
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India's longest and most strategic road tunnel, the Zojila Tunnel, is nearing completion, with the final blast set to be carried out by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. The tunnel will provide year-round access between Ladakh and the rest of India.
Several Indians among seven killed in Dubai highway crash
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At least seven people, including Indian expatriate workers, were killed and nine others injured after a minibus crashed into a stationary truck on Dubai's Emirates Road. Dubai Police said the truck had suffered a mechanical failure and was stopped on the roadway.
Zepto files updated DRHP for nearly Rs 10,000 crore IPO
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Zepto filed an updated draft red herring prospectus for its much-awaited IPO, which includes a fresh issue of Rs 8,010 crore and an offer for sale of up to 11.3 crore shares. The company may also raise up to Rs 1,602 crore in a pre-IPO placement.
Senior lawyer alleges accessibility lapses at Madras Club
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Senior lawyer and mediator Sriram Panchu filed a complaint against Madras Club after he allegedly fell on an uneven pathway while leaving the poolside cafe. Panchu, who is polio-affected and uses mobility aids, said the route available to him was broken and unsafe.
US judge rejects Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee
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A federal judge in Boston struck down President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, ruling it was an unlawful tax not authorised by Congress. The decision came in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general.
Four Bengal migrant workers caught with 35 kg marijuana in Kerala
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Police seized 35 kg of marijuana and arrested four migrant workers from West Bengal in Kerala's Perumbavoor. The arrests were made under Operation Toofan after police intercepted autorickshaws carrying travel bags with the contraband.
Israel and Iran halt attacks after exchanging warnings
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Iran and Israel said hostilities had halted after exchanging strikes that threatened to reignite a wider Middle East war. Netanyahu said fire on that front was contained, while Tehran said it had stopped military action but warned of harsher measures if Israel continued strikes i
Bangladeshi woman alleges assault by in-laws in Bengal
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A Bangladeshi woman living in West Bengal alleged that her husband and father-in-law assaulted her and abandoned her unconscious near relatives in Nadia district. Riya Sharma came to India on a medical visa, which has since expired, leaving her unable to easily return to Banglade
Malcolm Todd announces 27-show North American tour
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Malcolm Todd announced his Do That Again North Tour, a 27-show North American run following the release of his album Do That Again. The tour begins on August 1 in Montreal and includes venues such as Radio City Music Hall, The Greek Theatre and The Anthem.
England shifts India T20I timings to boost TV viewership
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The England and Wales Cricket Board has moved the start time of England's floodlit T20Is against India from 6:30 pm local time to 5:30 pm. The change means matches will begin at 10 pm IST instead of 11 pm, after discussions with broadcasters.
Vijay targets TASMAC leakages in first cabinet meeting
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay ordered a crackdown on alleged unofficial collections within TASMAC at his first cabinet meeting on June 5. Officials told NDTV about Rs 102 crore may have been diverted monthly through embedded party fund practices. Vijay immediately dire
Rupee falls 56 paise to 95.74 against US dollar
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The rupee depreciated 56 paise to settle provisionally at 95.74 against the US dollar on Monday. Elevated crude oil prices, dollar strength and risk aversion linked to escalating West Asia tensions pressured the currency.
Ceasefire claim comes amid active missile exchanges
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Trump's statement that both sides want a ceasefire came while Iran fired nearly 30 missiles toward Israel and Israel responded with strikes on Iran. The gap between diplomatic messaging and battlefield escalation shows how unstable the ceasefire environment remains.
Tata Mutual Fund curbs large inflows into gold ETFs
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Tata Mutual Fund imposed fresh restrictions on large investments into its gold ETF offerings amid a record surge in demand. Gold ETF net inflows rose 364% year-on-year to Rs 68,867 crore in FY26 as investors sought diversification during volatile markets.
Iran's IRGC declares end of military operations against Israel
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared an end to military operations against Israel, according to reports by Fars news agency. The announcement followed renewed attacks after Israel struck Beirut and Iran retaliated.
Air India grounds three aircraft after Delhi airport weather damage
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Air India grounded three Airbus A320 aircraft after severe weather at Delhi's IGI Airport caused ground support equipment and debris to strike parked planes. The DGCA said the incident occurred around 4:30 pm on June 7 and has launched an investigation.
India's demat account boom has 77% inactivity problem
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India had 21.6 crore demat accounts as of December 2025, but only about 5 crore were active, leaving nearly 16.6 crore dormant or inactive. NSE's active investor base fell 7% year-on-year in FY26 to 4.58 crore, the steepest decline on record.
Gehlot remarks revive Rajasthan Congress tensions with Pilot
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Ashok Gehlot's remarks about the September 2022 Rajasthan Congress crisis have revived tensions with Sachin Pilot's camp. Gehlot said the MLA resistance then was not against the high command, but against Pilot as his possible successor.
India-US trade deal expected after Section 301 probe
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India and the United States are expected to finalise their long-awaited trade agreement after the ongoing Section 301 investigation concludes, sources told NDTV Profit. New Delhi is seeking assurances that no additional tariffs will be imposed once the deal is concluded.
Afghan women detained in Herat clothing crackdown
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Residents in Herat told AFP they saw multiple women detained by Taliban morality police over alleged dress code violations. The UN mission in Afghanistan said it was concerned over multiple arrests and detentions of women in Herat for alleged non-compliance with dress requirement
Iranian consulate responds to Elon Musk's Hormuz claim
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Iran's Consulate General in Mumbai responded after Elon Musk claimed the Strait of Hormuz was named after Ahura Mazda from Zoroastrianism. The consulate wrote that history rewards careful reading and pointed to Persian civilisation and the Strait of Hormuz.