News
Page 116
First-time protestors want accountability, not just memes
ScrollArchived
Organisers faced chaotic updates on X and Instagram before Dipke landed from Boston, delaying the start at Jantar Mantar on June 6. Attendees still welcomed a rare offline outlet for student anger over exam failures. Scroll noted tension between media coverage and protest goals.
Toledo police respond to shooting near festival
BBC NewsArchived
Toledo police said on June 6 they responded to a shooting near the Old West End Festival in Ohio and found multiple victims. Many were taken for medical treatment. The department said it is actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved. The two-day festival celebrates a
Missing US student Weston Higginbotham found dead in Japan
CBCArchived
James Weston Higginbotham, 20, an engineering student at Auburn University, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto on June 6, his mother Nancy confirmed on Facebook. He disappeared on May 29 while on a family trip celebrating his brother's graduation. A volunteer sear
Wangchuk and Prakash Raj endorse CJP June 6 protest
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and actor Prakash Raj backed Abhijeet Dipke's Cockroach Janta Party ahead of its June 6 Jantar Mantar rally in Delhi. Wangchuk had said he would join if Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan did not resign by June 5. Econom
Viral post targets restrictive Bengaluru society rules
Hindustan TimesArchived
A Bengaluru resident's post criticising apartment management committees went viral on June 4, Hindustan Times reported. NDTV said he described boomer rules such as bans on sitting on grass, children playing in open areas, and inflatable balls in pools. He argued younger residents
Siri overhaul and iOS 27 dominate pre-keynote expectations
TechRepublicArchived
MacRumors reported Apple may unveil a revamped Siri using Google's Gemini models under a multi-year deal, alongside iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 at WWDC starting June 8. Apple Intelligence features announced at WWDC 2024 faced delayed rollout across devices. TechRepublic's liv
RBI says plastic currency notes are under review
NDTVArchived
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank is examining the pros and cons of introducing polymer or plastic currency notes, but no final decision has been taken. He said the proposal remains at a preliminary stage.
MM Naravane calls Pakistan a courier in US-Iran talks
NDTVArchived
Former Army chief General MM Naravane said Pakistan is not a real interlocutor in US-Iran talks and is only acting as a courier service. His comments came as Pakistan has tried to project itself as a mediator in the conflict.
Mumbai tanker operators announce indefinite service suspension
NDTV ProfitArchived
The Mumbai Water Tanker Association announced an indefinite suspension of tanker services from midnight on June 7. The association cited selective and stringent implementation of Central Ground Water Authority rules in the Mumbai Division as the reason.
Praggnanandhaa credits Adani backing after Norway Chess win
NDTV SportsArchived
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa said a strong support system is essential to success and thanked the Adani Group for backing him. The 20-year-old recently became the first Indian champion at Norway Chess, finishing ahead of Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh Dommaraju and other elite players.
Nearly 14 lakh join Annamalai's new movement after BJP exit
NDTVArchived
K Annamalai formally left the BJP on June 5 and announced a new political movement called We The Leaders. Within 24 hours, the movement's website showed nearly 14 lakh active members, and Annamalai said it would contest the next Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu.
UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay to lead IndiaAI Mission
NDTV ProfitArchived
The IndiaAI Mission appointed UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay as its new CEO and named MeitY Joint Secretary Sudeep Shrivastava as COO. The mission said it looks forward to advancing its objectives under the new leadership team.
RJD workers guard Lalu, Rabri home after security downgrade
NDTV ProfitArchived
RJD workers carrying sticks gathered outside Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi's Patna bungalow after Bihar authorities withdrew their Z-plus security cover. The former chief ministers rejected the revised security arrangement and sent back deployed personnel.
Tibetan monk reportedly detained again by Chinese authorities
NDTVArchived
Tibetan monk Jamyang Tashi has reportedly been detained again by Chinese authorities in Sangchu County, according to Tibet Watch cited by Phayul. He had been released only two months earlier after a six-month detention linked to alleged contact with Tibetans in exile.
India rolls out coordinated push to support the rupee
NDTV ProfitArchived
NDTV Profit's Tamanna Inamdar writes that the rupee's strong Friday gain followed a coordinated RBI and government push to attract foreign capital. Measures included tax relief for foreign investors in government securities, wider PROI investment limits and RBI steps to support d
Attari tribute blends cinema, patriotism and public memory
NDTV ProfitArchived
The event uses Rahman's globally recognised Jai Ho identity to frame a public tribute to border personnel. With the film team present and the retreat parade as backdrop, the programme connects entertainment promotion with a ceremonial national security setting.
Punjab man arrested for killing lover's daughter
NDTVArchived
Punjab Police arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly murdering the 15-year-old daughter of a woman he was in a relationship with. Police said he strangled the girl, put her body in a suitcase and burned it in a forest area in Hoshiarpur district.
Greater Noida man dies after allegedly stabbing mother
NDTVArchived
A 21-year-old man in Greater Noida allegedly stabbed his mother after an altercation and then jumped from the fifth floor of a building, police said. He was taken to a hospital and declared dead, while his mother is undergoing treatment.
MSK Prasad says Suryakumar Yadav may have been rested
NDTV SportsArchived
Former chief selector MSK Prasad said Suryakumar Yadav's omission from India's T20I squad may be a rest call rather than a permanent drop. The selectors named Shreyas Iyer captain for upcoming T20I assignments, while Suryakumar, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya were left out.
India dominate Afghanistan Test opener with Rahul, Gill tons
NDTV SportsArchived
India ended Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at 368/3 in 85 overs in Mullanpur. KL Rahul scored his 12th Test century, Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 103, Sai Sudharsan made 81 and Rishabh Pant was not out on 50 after India chose to bat.
Yashasvi Jaiswal replaces Kohli for Afghanistan ODIs
NDTV SportsArchived
BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced that Yashasvi Jaiswal has been named as Virat Kohli's replacement in India's ODI squad for the Afghanistan series. Kohli was ruled out after suffering a hamstring injury during the IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and GDK Shivakumar says Reddy issue settled
NDTVArchived
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said issues with senior Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy have been sorted out after Reddy resigned from the Cabinet over portfolio allocation. Shivakumar confirmed Reddy had sent his resignation on WhatsApp but said things had been settled af
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picked for India T20Is
NDTV SportsArchived
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named in India's T20I squads for Ireland, England and the Asian Games, becoming the youngest men's cricketer picked for the senior India squad. BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar called him explosive and game-changing, saying he had pi
KL Rahul survives Afghanistan DRS miss
NDTV SportsArchived
KL Rahul survived what replays showed was a clear edge on Day 1 of India's one-off Test against Afghanistan because the visitors did not appeal or review. Former England spinner Graeme Swann joked on air that Rahul should get an Oscar for acting after shaking his head when Afghan
Rare caracal spotted in Kuno after decades
NDTVArchived
A rare caracal was recorded on a camera trap inside Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park after decades, thrilling conservationists and forest officials. The elusive wild cat, often called the ghost of the grasslands, was captured during a recent camera-trap survey by forest offici
13 die in Sri Lanka nursing home fire
NDTVArchived
Thirteen people died after a fire at an unregistered nursing home in Galpatha, western Sri Lanka. A staff member said one resident who died had been chained, while another chained resident was untied and saved. Police said 71 people were staying at the home when the fire broke ou
Kuwait, Bahrain flights hit after Iran missiles
NDTV ProfitArchived
Flights in Kuwait and Bahrain were affected after Iran reportedly launched seven ballistic missiles targeting US bases in the region. Both countries suspended flights, and Kuwait said explosions heard near the airport were caused by air defence systems intercepting hostile threat
IISc launches BTech in Mechanics and Computing
NDTVArchived
IISc Bengaluru has launched a four-year BTech programme in Mechanics and Computing, with admissions through JoSAA 2026 using JEE Advanced scores. The eight-semester course begins in August 2026 and combines mechanics, mathematics, modelling, computing and engineering problem-solv
Netflix names Jay Hoag chairman
NDTV ProfitArchived
Netflix named Jay Hoag, founding general partner of investment firm TCV, as chairman after co-founder Reed Hastings left the board. Hoag, 67, has been a Netflix board member since 1999 and had served as lead independent director before his elevation, NDTV Profit reported.
US deported 1,076 Indians in 2026
NDTV ProfitArchived
The United States has deported 1,076 Indian nationals so far in 2026, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. The number compares with 3,567 deportations last year. Those deported include people with undocumented status and visa violations, NDTV Profit rep
Trinamool mutiny exposes post-poll anxiety
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Trinamool Congress' internal mutiny over the Leader of the Opposition post has grown into a wider crisis after the party's Assembly poll debacle. Several rebel MLAs still praise Mamata Banerjee but say they are distancing themselves from Kalighat amid public an
Nepal foreign minister seeks India reset
NDTVArchived
Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told NDTV that Prime Minister Balen Shah's government wants to reset ties with India around pragmatism, measurable outcomes and mutual growth. On his first New Delhi visit, Khanal said Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party comes from professional b
Anthropic warns AI is changing cyberattacks
NDTV ProfitArchived
Anthropic analysed 832 accounts banned for malicious cyber activity between March 2025 and March 2026 and found that attackers are using AI in more dangerous ways. The company said 67.3% of banned accounts used AI for attack preparation, while more actors are now using AI after g
SEBI clears five IPO proposals
NDTV ProfitArchived
SEBI has approved five IPO proposals, including Advanta Enterprises, Truhome Finance, Oyo parent Oravel Stays, Mehta Hitech Industries and Veegaland Developers. The market regulator issued observation letters on the draft documents, which amounts to final approval in SEBI parlanc
Iran claims warning fire at US warships
NDTV ProfitArchived
Iran's navy said it fired warning missiles and drones at US warships in the Gulf of Oman, accusing the US Navy of harassing maritime traffic and seizing commercial vessels. NDTV Profit cited Iranian state media and Al-Jazeera reports describing the incident as the latest escalati
CBSE complains over portal cyber attacks
NDTVArchived
CBSE filed a police complaint with Delhi Police's IFSO unit over coordinated cyber attacks on its post-result services portal. The board said the attacks involved large volumes of malicious traffic from multiple IP addresses within and outside India, but all attempts were mitigat
India-Sweden ties upgraded after Modi visit
NDTVArchived
Swedish Ambassador Jan Thesleff told NDTV that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sweden upgraded bilateral ties into a strategic collaboration supported by a 2026-2030 joint action plan. He said India and Sweden aim to double trade, investments, Swedish companies in India a
India test combinations against Afghanistan
NDTV SportsArchived
Shubman Gill-led India face Afghanistan in a one-off Test in Mullanpur as the hosts look to identify missing links before World Test Championship games. NDTV Sports reported that India will use the match to examine balance, including the No. 3 slot and possible long-term options
AirTrunk plans Rs 3 lakh crore India investment
NDTVArchived
Hyperscale data centre specialist AirTrunk plans to invest more than Rs 3 lakh crore in India by 2030 and develop 5 GW of data centre capacity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. The company entered India through the acquisition of Lumina CloudInfra and has a 600 MW pipeline acro
Tata Trusts deny NRTT share-transfer claims
NDTVArchived
Tata Trusts rejected allegations over a 1989 share transfer by the Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust to the late Naval H Tata, calling the claims baseless and malafide. The Trusts said the transaction was lawful, backed by consideration, duly stamped and compliant with regulations in for
India-US trade pact first phase may close soon
NDTVArchived
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the US are moving toward closing all open ends of an interim trade agreement and may execute the first phase by the middle of next month. A US team was in New Delhi from June 2 to 4 for finalisation discussions.
Pakistan skips Asian Fencing meet in India
NDTV SportsArchived
Pakistan will not send its team to India for the Asian Fencing Championships in New Delhi from June 18 to 24. Pakistan Fencing Federation secretary Usman Ahmad said organisers had not provided assurances on visas and security for Pakistani players, so the federation decided not t
Data sharing needs consumer confidence
NDTV ProfitArchived
The account aggregator model depends on users trusting consent screens, data flows and grievance systems. Sahamati's SRO role can strengthen that trust if standards are clear and enforceable. How can India's financial data ecosystem make consent meaningful for ordinary users, not
Moran, Motok groups begin Assam shutdown
NDTVArchived
Normal life was affected in Assam's Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts as Moran and Motok community organisations began a 48-hour shutdown. The protest targets their exclusion from the recently expanded Assam Cabinet and the delay in granting Scheduled Tribe status to the two indig
Natarajan ticket makes MP Congress nervous
NDTVArchived
Congress's Rajya Sabha nomination of former Mandsaur MP Meenakshi Natarajan has triggered concern in Madhya Pradesh over possible cross-voting. On paper, Congress has enough MLAs to elect her, but its margin above the 58-vote winning mark is narrow because of disqualification and
Bybit joins Western Union's USDPT network
Gadgets 360Archived
Bybit has joined the USDPT network by Western Union as stablecoins continue to expand their reach across crypto markets and payment policy discussions. The Gadgets 360 report places the development within a wider June 2026 shift in digital-asset markets, where exchanges and payme
Iran may transfer enriched uranium abroad
NDTV ProfitArchived
Iran has reportedly told Pakistan it is willing to surrender part of its enriched uranium to a third country as Islamabad mediates efforts to resolve the Iran-US war, NDTV Profit reported citing Al Arabiya. The idea would be part of de-escalation talks rather than a full halt to
Shamika Ravi says rupee 100 is just a number
NDTV ProfitArchived
EAC-PM member Shamika Ravi said concerns about the rupee breaching 100 per dollar should not override the priority of managing inflation and economic stability. Speaking on an ANI podcast, she said defending a particular currency level should not become an end in itself, NDTV Pro
Fuel tanker explosion triggers Mexico evacuation
NDTVArchived
A gas tanker allegedly carrying stolen fuel exploded into a massive fireball near Tepeaca in Mexico's Puebla state, prompting evacuation of residents, hospital patients and schoolchildren. Puebla's Civil Protection authority said about 2,000 people were evacuated from a hospital,Putin offers India Su-57 fighter jet
NDTV ProfitArchived
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered India the Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter jet and said Moscow is ready for joint development and production with no restrictions. He made the remarks in an interaction with global news agency heads, including PTI, NDTV Profit report
