'Cool Ladies Club' is directed by 10 working-class women. They live up to the title
They gave smartphones to 10 women from a working-class Indian community to make a documentary about their unseen and unheralded lives. The results are .... pretty cool..
Pope Leo XIV's flight home from Spain was grounded so the king came to his aid
Leo's Iberia charter, due to take him back to Rome after a weeklong visit to Spain, was grounded by a technical problem Friday, prompting Spain's king to offer his private jet instead..
There is a pretty serious gap in how the economy functions right now, has been for decades, and we have to close it. I’m not here to be all “tax the rich” even though I maybe think that’s a good idea too. I’m not here to say “free markets are amazing” even th….
Javier Brichetto, maestro parrillero: “Mi fórmula para encender el fuego empieza por enrollarme en la mano papel de periódico”
Javier Brichetto es, hoy por hoy, uno de los parrilleros más conocidos de España. Natural de Argentina, su restaurante Piantao –que abrió primero en el popular barrio madrileño de Legazpi, después en Chamberí– fue una revelación: hasta entonces muy pocos habí….
Samsung Galaxy F15 receives the One UI 8.5 stable update
Samsung has released the stable One UI 8.5 update for the Galaxy F15, which launched in 2024 with One UI 6.
The update has firmware version E156BXXUADZE7, requires a download of around 2.5GB, and bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy F15 to….
Cuando ya teníamos los cinturones de seguridad abrochados, a bordo del avión papal, el retraso fue progresivamente en aumento. El vuelo, que estaba previsto que despegara a las....
Dharamshala Weather Forecast, India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: Rain threatens to wash out series opener
India (IND) vs Afghanistan (AFG) 1st ODI HPCA Stadium Pitch Report, Dharamshala Weather Forecast: Rains have lashed the picturesque Himalayan town all night on the eve of the match..
Pune on my plate: How a 25-year-old engineer is reinventing the croissant for India
For Akshay Sanjay Koli, founder of Crosaaintwala & Co, the French pastry is not a foreign indulgence, but a blank canvas waiting to tell an Indian story..
IND vs AFG: Rohit Sharma becomes oldest Indian player to take part in an ODI
Rohit managed 61 runs in the last home series against New Zealand in January — three forced lofts, three soft dismissals in what felt like uncertain territory..
Top 10 Safest Countries in the World 2026: India drops to 127th place from 115th in 2025
Top 10 safest countries in the world 2026 list: Discover the Top 10 Safest Countries in the World in 2026, led by Iceland, New Zealand, and Switzerland, according to the latest Global Peace Index rankings and peace scores..
NTA launches Pariksha Karmayogi training programme for exam officials
The programme has been designed to build the capacity of examination functionaries and ensure the smooth, secure, transparent, and standardised conduct of offline, pen-and-paper-based examinations across the country..
Knowledge Nugget | Why are corals being moved? Understanding coral reefs and their importance
ZSI has identified four sites on the Nicobar west coast for coral translocation. But what is coral translocation, and why are coral reefs among Earth's most valuable ecosystems? Explore key concepts, conservation efforts, and UPSC relevance..
Our brazen daily links: Iran worries Trump is unhinged, Ukraine biolabs, Neanderthal DNA, RFK Jr. exit? Trump loses on Kennedy Center renaming, China-row, Saudis and UAE bar US Iran operations? Poor parents steal porridge, El Niño economic hit, data centers d….
Tecnologia digital al servicio de los saberes tradicionales
Este artículo es un adelanto de nuestra nueva revista Humanismo Digital 3, ya disponible en nuestra tienda online. El programa de conocimiento material en peligro de desaparición del Museo Británico es un ejemplo de cómo la innovación y tecnología digital pue….
The concerns raised by the Federation of Indian Pilots — selective disclosure of information, the apparent absence of key subject-matter experts from the investigation and an inadequate examination of a possible electrical or systems failure — deserve serious….
Five air force crew die as military plane crashes while trying to land at air base in India
The Antonov An-32 was attempting to land at an airbase in Jorhat, a city in Assam state, when the accident occurred, according to the Indian Air Force (IAF)..
3.000 metros bajo el mar Arábigo: el plan de India para esquivar el bloqueo de Ormuz con una megatubería de gas de 2.000 kilómetros hasta Omán
India planea construir un oleoducto hasta Omán. Según Focus Online, esta construcción se presenta como la respuesta de India a la incertidumbre que la crisis del Golfo Pérsico ha provocado a nivel mundial. Medirá 2.000 kilómetros y descenderá por ….
BrahMos Aerospace Ready to Supply Cruise Missiles to Russia
BrahMos Aerospace Managing Director Alexander Maksichev said the company is ready to supply supersonic cruise missiles to the Russian Navy or ground forces, speaking on the sidelines of the International Naval Salon Fleet-2026. “We are ready to fulfill the or….
A single kilogram of conventionally farmed beef requires approximately 15,400 litres of water to produce, the equivalent of around 100 standard bathtubs, and generates approximately 99 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent in greenhouse gas emissions, the equivalent of driving an average car about 250 miles.
The figures come from two of the most carefully constructed peer-reviewed datasets in environmental science. The water footprint estimate is from Mesfin Mekonnen and Arjen Hoekstra of the University of Twente in the Netherlands, who published their global ana….
There is an entire continent on Earth that almost no one has ever stood on — Zealandia, a 1.9 million square mile landmass east of Australia, roughly half the size of the continent it sits beside — but 94 percent of it is submerged under the Pacific Ocean, with only the islands of New Zealand and New Caledonia poking above the waves, and it was only formally recognized as Earth’s eighth continent in 2017
In August 2017, the deep-sea drilling ship JOIDES Resolution dropped its drill string into the South Pacific approximately 1,500 kilometres east of Australia and began boring into the sediments at the bottom of the Tasman Sea. Over the next two months, scient….
India Foreign Minister Expresses Protest to Rubio Over US Strikes on Ships in Gulf of Oman
Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said that in a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, he expressed his strong protest over the US strikes on vessels carrying Indian sailors in the Gulf of Oman..
India News: 'Cockroach' party to protest in Hyderabad, Bengaluru today
The viral movement's leader Abhijeet Dipke has said CJP could launch an indefinite sit-in in New Delhi from June 20 if Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan does not step down. DW has more..
India news: 'Biryani date' controversy sparks debate on consent and entitlement
A viral comedy show clip has triggered discussions about whether paying for a date creates expectations of intimacy, highlighting broader concerns about consent. DW has more..
Fernando Alonso: "No sé si dejaré la F1 este año, en dos o en tres"
Fernando Alonso, bicampeón de F1, vive este fin de semana un Gran Premio especial, el que quizás sea el último para él en F1 en Barcelona, un lugar mágico en el que acumuló gran parte de sus mejores recuerdos y días claves que marcaron su carrera. El asturian….
Why India wants German submarines – and what Pakistan and China have to do with it
A multibillion-dollar submarine deal between India and Germany reflects New Delhi’s push for military self-reliance — and Berlin’s growing interest in the Indo-Pacific..
Climate Alarmism’s Reset And The Policy Reckoning It Demands
This moment offers developing nations a rare opportunity to reclaim energy sovereignty. They can accelerate fossil-fuel development where it makes economic sense, integrate newer technologies where they prove competitive, and reject any framework that treats ….
This electric car company just produced its one millionth electric motorcycle
When most people in North America or Europe hear the name VinFast, they probably think of the Vietnamese electric car company trying to break into international markets with a lineup of electric SUVs.
What many don’t realize is that VinFast is already a giant….
Un avion de fabricație rusească al Forțelor Aeriene Indiene s-a prăbușit la aterizare. Cinci persoane au murit
Un avion de transport militar Antonov AN-32 aparținând Forţelor Aeriene Indiene (IAF) s-a prăbușit sâmbătă în timp ce ateriza la baza aeriană Jorhat din nord-estul Indiei, a anunțat armata. Cinci persoane și-au pierdut viața în urma incidentului..
Between the visa bond, the digital surveillance requirements, and the 74 percent rejection rate, the Trump administration has made it nearly impossible for Senegalese fans and journalists to attend the World Cup..
Nani Palkhivala: the expensive lawyer who fought for liberty
From packed post-Budget speeches at Brabourne to landmark constitutional battles, Nani Palkhivala became the voice of economic freedom and constitutional liberty in modern India..
The week that tested strategic partnerships and global power plays
This week’s headlines: the Iran war crossed the 100-day mark, another round of deal-no-deal drama between Tehran and Washington, Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea, and some good news for Indians seeking US H-1B visas..
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TARKASH ARRIVES AT PORT VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES
Indian Naval Ship Tarkash, stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles on 12 Jun 2026 during her ongoing operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region..
DRDO demonstrates the nation's next-gen defence capabilities
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated multiple crucial technologies bolstering the nation's defence capabilities against different types of enemy threats. Three consecutive flight-tests were conducted on June 10 & ….
New Ankara-Riyadh corridor fuels Israeli anxiety amid tensions with Turkey: Report
A proposed trade and transport corridor being advanced by Turkey and Saudi Arabia has raised fears among Israeli officials, who reportedly view the initiative as a potential challenge to regional connectivity projects backed by the occupying regime..
T20 crowds won't be hit by football World Cup - ICC
The Women's T20 World Cup in England can "coexist" with the ongoing football World Cup rather than being overshadowed, says ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta..
Cinco muertos en accidente de un avión de transporte militar en India
Un Antonov AN-32 de la Fuerza Aérea se estrelló al aterrizar en una base militar. Un avión de transporte militar de la India se estrelló este sábado (13.06.2026) cuando aterrizaba en una base de la fuerza aérea en el distrito de Jorhat, situado a unos 298 km ….
An Indian military transport plane crashed in Assam state while landing. A court of inquiry is investigating the cause of the Indian plane crash.
Read More: https://punchng.com/military-transport-plane-crashes-in-india/.
Rain showers delay the start of the first India-Afghanistan one-day cricket match
Rain has delayed the toss and the start of the first match of a three-match one-day international series between India and Afghanistan on Saturday. The teams have only met at World Cups and Asia Cups in the one-day format, with India winning three of the four….
Have Afghanistan ever beaten India in cricket? Full IND vs AFG head-to-head record in Tests, ODIs, T20Is and ICC World Cups
With India about to have their first ODI series against Afghanistan, here is a look at how the two national teams face off against each other in head-to-head matches..
How to live stream Afghanistan vs India: One-Day International Cricket, TV channel
Afghanistan and India are set to meet on Saturday in the first of three scheduled one-day international cricket matches in June between the two countries. How to Watch Afghanistan vs India These two nations met earlier this month in a….
India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI live score, toss winner, winning probability, result and highlights from Dharamsala
Catch the live score updates for India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI at Dharamshala including the toss winner, live win probability, playing 11, and highlights..
IND vs AFG 1st ODI delayed: What time will the toss and match start?
Persistent rain has delayed the toss for the India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI at Dharamshala. Get the latest HPCA Stadium weather reports and revised match timings..
Cricket runs in the family! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 10-year-old brother Ashirvad smashes century
Ashirvad Sooryavanshi, the 10-year-old brother of IPL 2026 star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, has turned heads by blasting a 103-run century in Samastipur, Bihar..
Houston Astros (32-39, fourth in the AL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (28-42, fifth in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING....
T20 crowds won't be hit by football World Cup - ICC
The Women's T20 World Cup in England can "coexist" with the ongoing football World Cup rather than being overshadowed, says ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta..
UFC White House card purses, salaries: How much money will each fighter make for Freedom 250?
Here's what to know about the fight purse for those competing at UFC Freedom 250, as well as the career earnings of the fighters participating in the main and co-main events..
How strange odour shut schools, sent pupils to hospital in Ogun
Mysterious methane odour in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, forces school closures and hospitalises pupils. Residents demand answers as fear grips the community.
Read More: https://punchng.com/how-strange-odour-shut-schools-sent-pupils-to-hospital-in-ogun/.
Government appoints Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as next Chief of Army Staff
The appointment will come to effect from “the afternoon of 30 June 2026”, the Ministry of Defence said in a post on X. He will assume office upon the retirement of General Upendra Dwivedi on 30 June 2026..
Monroe University Celebrates the Class of 2026 at Commencement
New York Assemblymembers Karines Reyes and Chantel Jackson Deliver Commencement Addresses BRONX, N.Y., June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Monroe University, a national leader in educating first-generation and international students, held its 93rd Annual Commenceme….
How the trucking industry has become part of the immigration debate—and left safety as the main casualty
“Why do we have foreign companies owning carriers?” asks Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. “Why would we allow that? It makes it really challenging to track who owns what.” ….
India-Nepal explore AI collaboration to boost bilateral technological ties
The event gathered stakeholders from government, academia, and the startup ecosystem to discuss how both nations can leverage artificial intelligence for shared economic growth.
India has capacity to repay 94% of its foreign debt in a single day, says Fadnavis
At a press conference celebrating Prime Minister Modi’s 12 years in office, Fadnavis recalled past concerns about India’s ability to repay foreign debt.
GRID India seeks fallback mechanism, ring-fencing in CERC market-coupling draft
GRID India said a regulatory fallback mechanism should be introduced to allow power exchanges to undertake price discovery in the event of a technical disruption at the MCO.
India's FTAs set stage for $1-trillion export target: Report
The trade agreements along with PLI schemes and ‘China+1’ diversification give india a good shot at lifting its merchandise exports to $1 trillion by 2030, the report said.
Tata's iPhone parts factory contaminated farmland water, alleges TNPCB
Farmland owners near the plant had complained for months to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board that wastewater from the factory was contaminating their land and open wells.
India's productivity gap with China widens despite strong GDP growth: Equirus Securities
The report noted that while emerging market labour productivity has grown steadily over the past three decades, the current phase is marked by sharp divergence across countries.
RBI plans simpler cross-border payment approvals to boost MSMEs, exporters: EY report
Payments Vision 2028: EY reports that the RBI is shifting its focus from expanding digital payment adoption to enhancing cross-border transaction efficiency and bolstering India’s role in global payments.
Hexaware opens Gift City hub with 250 employees to serve US, Europe BFSI client; targets 1000 jobs in 3 yrs
When asked if Hexaware has scaled down its hiring plans for GIFT City, Jain said the current expansion plan should be seen as part of a phased growth strategy, with the immediate focus on building a delivery hub for international clients.
From E20 to E85: India’s next leap in sustainable transportation
The country is no longer merely preparing for the future of alternative mobility, but actively defining it through a unique blend of regulatory agility and industrial responsiveness.
Downed Iranian drones targeting ships in Hormuz: US Centcom
The CentCom said US forces continue to strictly enforce a blockade against Iran, redirecting 139 compliant commercial ships and disabling nine non-compliant ships.
AP CM Naidu to visit Singapore for investments, collaborations
The visit is aimed at strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s engagement with Singapore, attracting global investments and accelerating the development of Amaravati and other strategic projects in the State,.
Blue-collar wages growing faster than white-collar: ProNearMe study
The platform, which operates home-services across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru, surveyed 1,000 skilled service professionals on its platform earlier this year.
World Bank warns 2020s could become a 'lost decade' for many developing economies
In its June 2026 ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report, the World Bank noted that many poorer nations lag far behind their expected development progress since the COVID-19 pandemic.
CPI in June quarter likely to undershoot RBI forecast, rate hike probability drops ahead of monsoon risks
Yes Securities expects headline CPI for Q1FY27 to undershoot RBI's 4.2% forecast as the May print at 3.93% y-o-y and benign base effects keep the average low.
Avec Son of Thanjai, l'Inde veut aussi avoir son Ghost of Tsushima
Si les dernières années signent clairement l'essor de l'industrie vidéoludique chinoise, l'Inde se réveille aussi doucement avec l'avènement de plusieurs développeurs qui, à leur tour, tentent une percée. On peut ainsi citer Ayelet Studio qui vient tout juste….
In a remarkable turn of events on Friday, the Indian rupee surged against the US dollar, largely due to a significant decrease in crude oil prices worldwide. Investor confidence was further lifted by President Trump’s remarks hinting at a potential resolution….
Bringing in US dollars: RBI flags off FCNR(B) chase, pushes banks to go all out for forex inflows
In an ambitious bid to enhance India's foreign currency reserves, the Reserve Bank of India is urging banks to ramp up their efforts in attracting foreign currency non-resident deposits (FCNR(B)). By rolling out a series of enticing incentives for these depos….
Falling crude oil price sends tyre, paint, oil marketing and airline companies soaring in relief rally
On Friday, a significant drop in oil prices caused a ripple effect in the stock market, with companies linked to crude oil benefiting the most. Firms in the oil marketing sector, tire production, and airlines enjoyed an uptick, as the affordable oil alleviate….
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Go for global allocation in a deliberate manner; not as a knee-jerk reaction to short-term underperformance: Rahul Jain
India's wealthy investors are now considering global markets. Wealth managers at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit confirmed this shift. However, experts stressed that a strong domestic asset allocation is crucial before venturing abroad. Global investments offer….
What crypto investors need to know for tax season 2026
India's tax season now demands greater scrutiny for crypto investors as enforcement intensifies. New reporting requirements, including transaction-by-transaction entries in Schedule VDA and cross-referencing with exchange data, are crucial. Failure to compl….
Vedanta listing: Aluminium, Power, Oil & Gas, Iron & Steel share trading starts Monday. Target price and what else to expect
Four Vedanta entities are set to list on stock exchanges on Monday, June 15, following a mega demerger. Vedanta Aluminium is expected to debut with a market cap of Rs 1.74 lakh crore, potentially surpassing its parent company. The demerged companies will init….
Mind Over Money | Long walks are my meditation; they help me think beyond market noise: Citi's Mickey Bhatia
Citi executive Mickey Bhatia credits long walks, early mornings, reading and consistent routines for maintaining mental resilience during volatile market periods. He says stepping away from daily market noise enables strategic thinking, while discipline and e….
ETMarkets Smart Talk| RBI's FPI reforms could attract $50-100 billion into Indian debt over time: Vikas Garg of Invesco MF
RBI’s easing of foreign investment norms for government securities could attract substantial long-term capital inflows into India’s debt market, according to Invesco Mutual Fund. The reforms may deepen bond markets, support the rupee, improve liquidity and st….
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on June 13, 2026?
Bank holiday today: Banks across India are closed today, Saturday, June 13, 2026, as it marks the second Saturday of the month. While physical branches are shut, customers can still access various digital banking services for fund transfers, account managemen….
Gold rate today (June 13, 2026): Check 24k, 22k and 18k gold jewellery rates from IBJA, Malabar Gold and Diamonds, Joyalukkas & Tanishq in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities
Gold prices saw an increase on Saturday, June 13, 2026, impacting leading Indian jewellery brands. Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, and Joyalukkas reported higher rates for 22k gold jewellery across major cities. IBJA rates for June 12, 2026, also indicated ….
