U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors
The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing one man and leaving two survivors. This brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes to at least 208..
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 launch date and specs revealed
OnePlus has confirmed the launch date for the Nord Buds 4 in India after teasing the earbuds last week. The company has also revealed some of their key specifications ahead of the launch.
The OnePlus Nord Buds 4 will launch in India on June 25, the company c….
Il Pixel Drop di giugno sui Pixel porta tante novità: tutti i dettagli da Screen Reactions a Gemini Omni
Il June Pixel Drop porta Screen reactions, editing video con Gemini Omni, bolle multitasking, Voice Translate su Pixel 10a e molto altro.
L'articolo Il Pixel Drop di giugno sui Pixel porta tante novità: tutti i dettagli da Screen Reactions a Gemini Omni semb….
APAC Screen Economy Set To Be Worth $200BN By 2031 With Monetization Gains Moving Towards Retail – APOS
Asia Pacific’s screen economy will grow from $179BN this year to $200BN by 2031 but future gains in monetization may come from retail media and commerce, rather than the traditional revenue streams of advertising and subscription, said Media Partners Asia CEO….
Crunchyroll To Expand In Taiwan & South Korea Through Localized Services, Community-Building – APOS
Crunchyroll is planning to expand its presence in Taiwan and South Korea through investment in content, localization, marketing and community. The news emerged during Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini’s fireside chat at the APOS conference today. While outli….
How to watch England vs New Zealand: TV Channels, Full Schedule & 2nd Test Preview
All the ways to watch the England vs New Zealand 2nd Test from the Oval, from anywhere in the world, as Joe Root returns as captain for the home side..
Inequality in human development amplifies climate-related disaster risk
A global analysis of over 7,000 climate-related disasters shows that human development is a stronger determinant of local disaster impacts than hazard intensity, and that inequality in human development amplifies risk in the least developed regions..
One of the seventeen Samsung smartphones/tablets about which there was no clarity if it would get One UI 8.5 was the Galaxy F34. Well, there’s some great news for the phone’s owners; the brand has released the new software for the phone. One of the first coun….
Galaxy S23 users report green and pink display lines with One UI 8.5
Samsung smartphones have long been associated with an issue where permanent green or pink lines appear on the display when the device heats up, such as during the installation of a software update. Now, the issue appears to be affecting some Galaxy S23 users ….
India Urges States to Accelerate Approvals for Nuclear and Battery Storage Projects
India’s federal government has asked states to fast-track approvals for nuclear power plants and battery energy storage systems, according to a June 15 report in the Economic Times. The directive targets 15 states or territories where clearances for nearly th….
Medical innovation in LMICs: can India lead the way?
With its biomedicine at an inflection point, India can seize the opportunity to scale up research and development at home and offer a distinct model of biomedical innovation for the global south..
Tata Electronics pollution probe closure highlights lingering risks for Apple's India supply chain
Reuters reported on June 16 that Tamil Nadu's pollution control board closed its probe into Tata Electronics' Hosur iPhone component plant after the company addressed violations of water contamination regulations. The decision removes the threat of a shutdown….
Kaynes' Japan push signals India's bid to become an alternative chip packaging hub
India-based Kaynes Technology is seeking outsourced automotive semiconductor orders in Japan, a move that could help establish a foothold for Indian backend chip manufacturing in a market long dominated by East Asia. Japanese partners are backing the effort, ….
Instead of pouring billions into government mandates, India should drastically increase purchases of American natural gas to bypass the geopolitical instability of the Middle East. The U.S. possesses vast reserves of this energy–dense fuel to power industry, ….
Telegram challenging Indian government order that temporarily blocks its use
NEW DELHI, June 17 : Messaging app Telegram has filed a petition in a New Delhi court challenging an Indian government order that has temporarily blocked use of the platform in an effort to prevent exam fraud, a legal news website reported on Wednesday.The e….
„Ești liber diseară?”. Un microfon uitat deschis la summitul G7 a surprins o discuţie privată între Macron şi Zelenski
O conversație privată dintre preşedinteşe francez Emmanuel Macron și omologul său ucrainean Volodimir Zelenski a fost surprinsă accidental în marja summitului G7, după ce un microfon a rămas deschis..
Mint Quick Edit | WPI revision: why India can expect to keep better track of wholesale prices
That WPI inflation was near double digits in May wasn’t a surprise, given the war, but what’s notable is how this price tracker has been tweaked as part of its base-year reset. Curiosity, though, hovers around India’s new producer price index (PPI)..
Is a dropping fertility rate a big worry for India? Let's not get distracted by the West’s population problems
Countries in Europe and East Asia are rightly concerned about their rapidly ageing societies and plummeting rates of fertility. But should India be as worried? Even if so, is asking women to bear more children the right response?.
Peace in West Asia would be a relief but India can’t afford to slouch back on securing its economy
Progress on peace in West Asia calls for a guarded welcome. Regardless of the outcome, however, we must still address the three Fs that India’s finance minister spoke of last month: fuel, fertilizer and foreign exchange. India must cover its bases..
181 metros de alto, 2.335 de largo y 145.000M de euros: China está construyendo la megapresa más grande del mundo en un lugar propenso a los terremotos
China avanza en la construcción de una megapresa en el Tíbet llamada a superar a todas las centrales hidroeléctricas actuales. Eso sí, los riesgos geológicos despiertan inquietud.
Russian warship fires 'warning shots' near UK yacht in Channel
Russia said one of its warships fired warning shots on June 16 near a yacht making a "dangerous approach" in the English Channel, though Britain evaluated that the shots were "not aimed at the vessel"..
Threat Actors Abuse claude.ai Shared Chat for ClickFix Malvertising Campaign
Cybercriminals hijacked Google Ads searches for popular AI developer tools to funnel over 2,000 victims toward malicious download pages before quietly moving their operation onto claude.ai's own platform, turning the trusted domain into a delivery mechanism f….
ChatGPT’s AI market share drops below 50% as Gemini and Claude gain users: Report
ChatGPT's global market share fell below 50% for the first time, as Claude's audience grows 452% year-on-year and Gemini's user base expands rapidly.
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IND A vs AFG A: Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was given not out after controversial Afghanistan catch explained
India A opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi survived a contentious third-umpire review on 0 before blasting 38 against Afghanistan A in the Tri-Nation Series..
King Kohli's heartwarming gesture: Virat meets RCB teammate Jordan Cox in London on eve of his England test debut vs. NZ
Virat Kohli was spotted catching up with his RCB teammate Jordan Cox at a London restaurant on the eve of the young batter's Test debut for England vs New Zealand..
Warner Music India expands into Bengali music market leader with SVF Entertainment deal
Warner Music India has entered into a partnership with Kolkata-headquartered media conglomerate SVF Entertainment to gain a foothold in the Bengali music market. SVF Entertainment, which has produced over 180 […]
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UPSC Quiz – 2026 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 13th June 2026
For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) – CLICK HERE The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. ….
India set to approve Dixon-Vivo partnership focused on electronics manufacturing
The partnership, signed in December 2024, will focus on smartphone and electronics manufacturing, with Dixon holding a 51% stake and Vivo’s Noida facility expected to be part of the venture..
Telegram CEO claims Reliance, WhatsApp’s role in alleged efforts to ban app in India
Industry sources however dismissed the claims as “fake news,” clarifying that Durov appears to have confused Reliance Communications with Reliance Industries.
Geon commissions 2.88 GWh battery energy storage system at Khavda, Gujarat
Geon managed the system integration, execution, testing and commissioning, including Power Conditioning Systems, transformers and energy management systems.
US renames ‘Indo-Pacific Command’ to ‘US Pacific Command’ title in major move
The US Department of Defence announced the decision on Tuesday, stating that the designation honours the Command's deep historical roots, established in 1947 by then-President Harry Truman..
Linux 7.1 est là pour mettre fin à l'ère des processeurs Intel 486 — et nettoyer enfin les systèmes hérités
Découvrez aussi la prise en charge nettement améliorée du système de fichiers NTFS. Bref, Linus Torvalds, le créateur de Linux, a annoncé la sortie de Linux 7.1..
Tiende editie Europa’s grootste techbeurs VivaTech, 200.000 bezoekers
Vandaag begint in Parijs de vierdaagse techbeurs VivaTech. De tiende editie huisvest 200.000 bezoekers, twintigduizend bedrijven en vierduizend investeerders..
Clay Craft India's Rs 110-crore IPO to open on June 17, price band fixed at Rs 193-203
Clay Craft India Limited, a Jaipur-based ceramic tableware manufacturer, is set to launch its IPO on June 17, 2026, aiming to raise Rs 110.11 crore. The company plans to utilize the funds to expand its production capacity by installing new machinery. Clay Cra….
Mukesh Ambani's Jio set to file for India IPO within days, FT reports
Reliance Jio Infocomm could file draft papers for its expected $4 billion IPO within days and just before billionaire Mukesh Ambani's closely watched annual speech on Friday to Reliance Industries' shareholders, the Financial Times reported on….
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Kotak's Nilesh Shah bets on India's electrification story over next decade; flags AI as the wildcard
India's energy self-sufficiency is a decade-long investment theme, driven by aggressive electrification to reduce import dependence. Experts highlight solar, storage, and nuclear power, alongside transmission infrastructure. The shift to EVs faces rare-earth….
GIC shares in focus as Rs 3,088 crore OFS opens for retail investors. Should you participate?
General Insurance Corporation of India shares are in focus as the government's offer for sale opens for retail investors. The floor price is set at Rs 352 per share. The government aims to divest up to 5% stake, totaling over Rs 3,087 crore. The offer for sal….
Retail investors are advised to skip the government's offer for sale in General Insurance Corp of India. Analysts point to ongoing profitability challenges and headwinds in the reinsurance sector. The company's reliance on its investment portfolio for profits….
HCLTech bets big on sovereign AI with strategic investment in Sarvam AI
HCLTech strategically invested $1.5 billion in Indian AI startup Sarvam AI, acquiring a 10.5% stake. This partnership aims to address enterprise AI adoption barriers through hybrid models combining private and frontier AI, while also capitalizing on the growi….
Beyond the hype: 5 under-the-radar stocks common across India's 3 largest smallcap portfolios
India's top three smallcap mutual funds, managing over Rs 1.5 lakh crore, show strong consensus by holding five under-the-radar stocks across their portfolios. These include Kalpataru Projects International, KIMS, City Union Bank, PVR Inox, and Carborundum Un….
Trackk launches equity investing, F&O trading platform for young investors
Investment platform Trackk has launched equity investing and Futures & Options trading services, integrating stock discovery and personalized insights into a single platform. This move aims to simplify market participation for young Indians, enabling them to ….
Sensex rises over 250 points, Nifty above 24,000 as Dalal Street extends gains for 4th session. What lies ahead?
Indian stock markets are trading higher today. The Sensex and Nifty are extending their gains for the fourth consecutive session. This rally is fueled by a recent Iran-US deal framework and a significant drop in oil prices. Key companies like IndiGo and Mahin….
Avoid IT, focus on growth: Samir Arora's playbook for next 12 months
Investor optimism is rising on hopes of a US-Iran agreement, potentially easing energy market concerns and geopolitical uncertainty. Helios Capital founder Samir Arora believes peace in West Asia could remove a key market overhang and help control oil prices,….
AI boom hands HFCL investors nearly 200% returns in just 6 months. Overheated or undervalued?
HFCL shares have surged nearly 200% in six months, driven by the AI boom and India's expanding data centre industry. The company, a key optical fibre cable manufacturer, has seen significant revenue and profit growth. Strong order books and diversification in….
Financials in a sweet spot, defence remains a structural bet: Dharmesh Kant
Financial stocks are set to lead a market rally through June and July. Experts see banks and financial institutions benefiting from strong earnings and credit growth. Defence and healthcare are also favoured sectors. Investor sentiment later in the year will ….
$6 billion IPO double dhamaka coming: Jio and NSE likely to file for India's biggest IPOs this week
Reliance Jio and the National Stock Exchange are poised to file draft IPO papers this week, targeting a combined fundraising of approximately $6 billion. Jio's expected $4 billion offering could become India's largest listing, while NSE's filing aims to reviv….
Nifty upside limited, but stock-specific opportunities remain: Pramod Amthe
Indian equities face headwinds from inflation and monsoon uncertainty, yet opportunities exist. Pramod Amthe of InCred Capital highlights sectors with pricing power like FMCG and paints, alongside preferred auto segments and NBFCs. While broad market gains ma….
NRE vs NRO: One account can make your interest tax-free, the other can attract over 30% TDS
NRIs and OCIs can use NRE accounts for overseas income and NRO accounts for India-sourced income, but tax treatment differs sharply. NRE interest is tax-free in India, while NRO interest attracts TDS and taxation. However, DTAA benefits may reduce the tax bur….
8th Pay Commission memorandum deadline: Defence employee body demands new inflation index to calculate 8th CPC DA, DR, revised pay
The All India Defence Employees’ Federation (AIDEF) has urged the 8th Pay Commission to replace the AICPI-IW-based inflation measure with a dedicated cost-of-living index for central government employees and pensioners. It argues the revised CPI underestimate….
New FCNR USD deposits offering up to 6.5% interest rate: Bank of Baroda, Indian Overseas Bank and others launch schemes for NRIs, OCIs
Following RBI's measures to boost foreign currency inflows, several banks like Canara Bank, Federal Bank, Bank of Baroda, and IOB have launched FCNR(B) schemes with attractive US dollar deposit rates. These schemes, effective from June 2026, offer interest ra….
8 things happening to your money now & what every middle-class Indian must do before economy gets worse
GDP measures what the nation produces, not what you earn, spend, or save. When the top tier captures most of the growth, strong macro numbers and weak household finances can exist at the same time.7.7%Real GDP growth rate5.1%CPI inflation forecast41%Household….
Travel claims for non-medical insurance like trip cancellation, delays surpass medical cases: Asego
As of 2025-26, the focus of travel insurance claims has transformed significantly. A staggering 16,000 claims pertain to non-medical issues like trip cancellations and delays, dwarfing the 4,000 medical claims recorded by Asego..
India's top regional builders are going national; What it means for investors and homebuyers
India's biggest listed real estate developers are no longer relying on a single city for growth. Developers are aggressively launching projects across multiple markets to tap wider housing demand and reduce dependence on local market cycles. According to data….
Can DigiLocker replace your bank locker? What you need to know about storing important documents
Indians face a choice between traditional bank lockers and the government's DigiLocker for important documents. While DigiLocker offers convenient digital access for routine verification, experts emphasize that original physical documents like property deeds ….
New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26
Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contributions to NPS and EPF, a standard deduction of Rs 75,000, and interest on home loans for let-out properties. Exempt perqu….
India, Canada agree to conclude free trade pact talks by year-end
India and Canada are set to finalize a free trade agreement by the end of this year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney met to strengthen bilateral ties. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in defense, trade, and en….
Gold, Silver Rate Today: Check live price of 22K, 24K, 18K gold & silver on 17 June 2026 in Mumbai, Delhi, other cities
Gold, Silver Rate Today: Here is how much gold and silver costs in key Indian cities on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. Check the price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai..
Should you look at the P/E ratio of mutual funds? Here's what experts say
Experts say a mutual fund's P/E ratio should not be viewed in isolation. The metric is most useful when compared with peers, benchmarks and investment style..
India ends food licence renewals, raises turnover limits for businesses
FSSAI has introduced perpetual food business licences, ending five-year renewals for over 6.7 mn operators. The reform also exempts many street vendors from separate registration, raises turnover thresholds for licences, and aims to boost ease of doing busine….
India plans to introduce star-based energy-efficiency rating system for electric two-wheelers to help buying decisions
The initiative, akin to ratings for appliances, aims to empower consumers with essential information, potentially reducing charging costs and fostering a shift towards more efficient e2Ws. .
Affordable housing push falters as PSU banks meet just a third of FY26 goals
Public sector banks sanctioned 191,000 loans in FY26 for the low- and middle-income sections, against a target of 643,000, underscoring the issues around limited supply of affordable homes, tough credit checks and tedious paperwork..
India blokkeert Telegram na groot examensschandaal
In het kort Om wijdverbreide academische oneerlijkheid te voorkomen, heeft de Indiase regering dinsdag de toegang tot de berichtenapp Telegram geblokkeerd. Deze maatregel gaat vooraf aan een geplande herkansing voor een nationaal toelatingsexamen voor geneesk….
Credible Finance partners with OwlTing to power stablecoin-based payments between China and India
The partnership could revolutionize cross-border payments, enhancing speed and reducing costs, but regulatory risks in China and India remain.
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PM Modi, Trump swap notes ahead of meeting on G7 sidelines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit in France. They discussed bilateral cooperation and global issues. Modi also emphasized the importance of trust and solidarity in international partnerships. The summit is signif….
Bharat Forge arm and Paramount unveil made-in-India next-gen armoured vehicle at global stage
News News: Now, made-in-India defence innovations are taking the global stage.Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the wholly-owned defence subsidiary of In..
Affordable home loan solutions for today’s homebuyers
India Business News: Owning a home is often considered one of life’s biggest milestones. Beyond being a financial asset, a home represents security, stability, and long-te..
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Kenya, Japan, Egypt and South Korea leaders on sidelines of G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with leaders from the UAE, Kenya, Egypt, South Korea, and Japan at the G7 Summit in Evian, France. Discussions focused on boosting trade, investment, and strategic ties. Modi also stressed dialogue for global conflict resoluti….
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