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Hardeep Puri confidently declared, "India will meet its oil needs," as the Ministry of External Affairs took a stand against NATO and Trump, accusing them of exhibiting "double standards." India made a strong statement on Thursday in response to US President Donald Trump and NATO chief Mark Rutte discussing the potential for secondary sanctions on Russian oil purchases. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that meeting the country’s energy needs is an “overriding priority,” driven by the available options and the “current global situation.” Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also expressed that he was “not worried at all,” assuring that India would find alternative sources if needed. “We’ve been keeping an eye on the situation and are closely monitoring developments. I want to stress that ensuring our people’s energy needs is a top priority for us. In this effort, we’re guided by what’s available in the market and the global circumstances we face. We would ...

  Will India Participate In Asia Cup 2025? Schedule Likely To Be Out Soon; India has officially secured the hosting rights for the 2025 edition of the tournament. However, due to ongoing diplomatic tensions with Pakistan, there’s talk about possibly moving the event to a neutral location or even splitting it between venues. As for India’s participation in the Asia Cup 2025, things are still up in the air. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is expected to make a final call on the tournament within the next week. According to a report from Cricbuzz, if all goes well, we could see the official tournament calendar announced in early July. The event is set to kick off around September 10, aligning with its proposed start in the second week of the month.

The embassy pointed out that the comments made by the Navy Captain regarding the Indian Air Force's losses during Operation Sindoor were "taken out of context" and "misrepresented." The Indian Embassy in Indonesia clarified on Sunday that some comments made by its defense attaché were exaggerated. This statement was in response to remarks made by a Navy captain regarding the Indian Air Force's losses during Operation Sindoor. In a post on X, the embassy pointed out that Navy Captain Shiv Kumar's comments about Operation Sindoor were "taken out of context" and "misrepresented." "We have come across media reports concerning a presentation given by the Defence Attaché at a seminar. His comments have been quoted out of context, and the media coverage misrepresents the intention and focus of what the speaker presented," the embassy stated. "The presentation highlighted that the Indian Armed Forces operate under civilian...

Ukraine F-16 pilot killed repelling massive Russian air attack:   Maksym Ustimenko’s aircraft shot down seven air targets before losing altitude and crashing, the air force says. Firefighters at the site of an apartment building damaged during Russian drone and missile strikes in Smila, Cherkasy region, Ukraine Firefighters work at the site of an apartment building damaged during Russian drone and missile strikes in Smila, Cherkasy region, Ukraine, June 29, 2025 [Handout/Press service of Ukrainian emergency service in Cherkasy via Reuters] Ukraine has lost an F-16 aircraft and its pilot while repelling a Russian missile and drone strike, according to country’s air force, as heavy fighting in the war, now in its fourth year, grinds on daily with no signs of a ceasefire on the horizon. After shooting down seven air targets, the plane was damaged and lost altitude overnight, the Ukrainian military said in a statement published on Telegram on Sunday. “This night, while repelling a mas...

What Shefali Jariwala's Security Guard Said After Her Unexpected Passing.   It’s with a heavy heart that we share the news of actress and model Shefali Jariwala's passing late Friday night at the age of 42. In a conversation with , Shatrughan, the watchman of her residential society, recounted the tragic events of that night.   What Happened Shefali reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest late Friday. Shatrughan was on duty when she was rushed to the hospital. He recalled, "Around 10:30 PM, Shefali ji was taken to the hospital. Before that, at about 9 PM, her husband Parag Tyagi arrived on his motorcycle. I was the one who opened the gate for him." He also mentioned seeing the couple just a couple of days prior, saying, "Just the evening before yesterday, Shefali and Parag were in the society compound with their dog." After Shefali was taken to the hospital, police and forensic teams quickly arrived at the scene. He added, "The police have been here si...

Maharashtra has decided to scrap its language policy resolution, following accusations of imposing Hindi. The Maharashtra government has decided to scrap its revised resolution on the three-language policy for schools. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced the formation of a committee to figure out the next steps. After a Cabinet meeting, Mr. Fadnavis shared, "We've agreed to set up a committee led by Dr. Narendra Jadhav. This group will look into when the languages should be introduced, how to implement them, and what options should be available for students. Once this committee submits its report, the state government will make a final call on the three-language policy. In the meantime, the Government Resolutions from April 16 and June 17 are both cancelled." Mr. Fadnavis emphasized that the government will continue to prioritize Marathi. He also took a jab at Uddhav Thackeray for opposing Hindi while accepting English. He pointed out that during his time a...

The Indus Waters Treaty has taken a dramatic turn as India firmly rejects the authority of what it calls an ‘illegal’ arbitration court, labeling the entire process a ‘charade’ orchestrated at Pakistan's request. India firmly rejected the authority of an arbitration court that it claims was “illegally” established under the Indus Waters Treaty. This came after the court issued a “supplemental award” regarding its ability to handle cases related to the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu & Kashmir. The Indian government has been vocal in its opposition to the proceedings of the Hague-based Court of Arbitration since the World Bank set it up in October 2022. In a statement released on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the court's actions as the “latest charade at Pakistan’s behest,” asserting that this is merely an attempt by Islamabad to evade responsibility for its role as a hub of global terrorism. “India has never acknowledged...

Iran has strongly criticized Trump's comments regarding Supreme Leader Khamenei, labeling them as "disrespectful and unacceptable.     Iran's foreign minister had a word of caution for Trump, suggesting that if he wants to find common ground with Supreme Leader Khamenei, he really ought to “set aside” his tone. Just a day after Khamenei delivered a victory speech, Iran condemned President Trump's comments about him. Trump's remarks followed Khamenei's assertion that the US President had “exaggerated events in unusual ways.” In a post on social media platform X, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized, “If President Trump genuinely wants to strike a deal, he should drop his disrespectful and unacceptable tone towards the Iranian supreme leader, Grand Ayatollah Khamenei, and stop alienating his millions of devoted supporters.” Araghchi also pointed out that the Israeli regime had “NO CHOICE but to RUN to 'Daddy' to avoid bein g flattened by...

A law student has reportedly been gang-raped in Kolkata, and authorities have arrested three individuals, including a former student, in connection with the case.   In Kolkata, three men have been arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 24-year-old law student in a guard room on the law college campus. This incident took place on June 25, and the police confirmed the arrests on Friday. The suspects have been identified as Monojit Mishra, 31, who works at the college, along with two students, Zaib Ahmed, 19, and Pramit Mukherjee, 20. According to a senior police officer, the arrests were made following a written complaint filed by the victim on June 26. The woman had visited the law college around 4 pm on Wednesday for some work when Mishra reportedly asked her to stay longer. The details surrounding the incident remain murky, but police stated that the three men allegedly forced her into a guard room on the ground floor, where the assault occurred between 7:30 p...

Check out the latest on Jio Financial Services! Jio BlackRock Broking has received the green light from SEBI to kick off its operations.   Jio BlackRock Broking Pvt Ltd has just received the green light from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to kick off its operations as a brokerage firm in India. Following this exciting news, shares of Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) jumped by 4%, reaching Rs 327.75 on the BSE. This broking arm is a fully owned subsidiary of Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers, which is a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services and the global investment powerhouse, BlackRock Inc.   The company has stated that its broking platform is designed to provide affordable, transparent, and tech-savvy execution services tailored for Indian investors. With this new development, Jio BlackRock is now in a position to offer a comprehensive suite of investment solutions, including mutual funds, advisory services, and brokerage. “We are thrilled ...

 Squid Game Seasone 3: The third and final season of South Korean survival  thriller  television series  Squid Game , marketed as  Squid Game 3 , created for television by South Korean writer and television producer  Hwang Dong-hyuk , was released on June 27, 2025. It is produced by  Netflix . The season shows  Lee Jung-jae ,  Lee Byung-hun ,  Wi Ha-joon ,  Im Si-wan ,  Kang Ha-neul ,  Park Gyu-young ,  Park Sung-hoon ,  Yang Dong-geun ,  Kang Ae-shim ,  Jo Yu-ri ,  Lee David , and  Roh Jae-won . In the season,  Seong Gi-hun  and the players fight for survival in ever-deadlier games, which have dire consequences.  In-ho  welcomes the  VIPs  while his brother Jun-ho continues the search for the island, unaware of a traitor in their midst.

Stay tuned for the latest updates on the TNEA Rank List 2025, which is now live! You can check the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission Rank at tneaonline.org. The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) has just released the TNEA 2025 rank list today, June 27! If you registered for the TNEA counselling 2025 and have completed the certificate verification, you can check out the TNEA rank list PDFs on the official website at tneaonline.org. Stay tuned for live updates on the TNEA rank list release, including how to check your rank, what steps to take next, details about the counselling process, important dates, and more!     TNEA Rank List 2025 LIVE Updates: The DoTE has officially released the TNEA 2025 rank list PDFs. Candidates have been assigned their ranks through the TNEA rank list for the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA) 2025. This list includes each candidate's overall rank, application number, name, date of birth, total marks (out of 200), community, and co...

Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of a "great" trade deal with India, sparking interest and speculation about what that could mean for both countries.   In New Delhi, US President Donald Trump dropped hints on Thursday about a "very big" trade deal with India. This comes just weeks after negotiators from both nations wrapped up four days of closed-door discussions on the agreement. Speaking at the 'Big Beautiful Event' at the White House, Trump expressed confidence in a "great deal" with India.   "Everyone's eager to strike a deal and be part of it. Remember a few months back when the media was asking, 'Do you really have anyone interested?' Well, we just inked a deal with China yesterday. We're making some fantastic agreements, and there's one on the horizon with India—it's going to be huge," he remarked. Trump also made it clear that the US won't be making trade deals with every country out there. ...

Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 is officially on Netflix, and fans can’t stop talking about its fierce grit, exciting action, and Riteish Deshmukh’s intriguing shift to a darker character. On June 26, 2025, Ajay Devgn’s highly anticipated sequel, Raid 2, has officially made its debut on Netflix. The streaming giant announced the release with the catchy tagline “Aaj se ulti ginti shuru,” and fans can once again enjoy Devgn’s gripping performance as the fearless income tax officer, Amay Patnaik.  Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, Raid 2 made its debut in theaters on May 1 and has already surpassed the impressive ₹200 crore mark worldwide—making it the second Hindi film this year to reach this milestone, following Chhaava. Now, with its digital release, the excitement among audiences has been reignited. In this installment, Patnaik faces off against a ruthless and cunning politician portrayed by Riteish Deshmukh. The intense showdown between Devgn and Deshmukh—both known for their commanding scree...

Axiom Mission 4 Launch LIVE: In his first comments from the ISS, Shukla expresses that it’s a ‘privilege’ to be in space. After several delays since its initial launch date of May 29, the Axiom-4 finally took off on Wednesday at noon (IST) from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Spearheaded by Axiom Space, this international human spaceflight marks a significant milestone as it carries the first Indian to space in 41 years. Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will spend 14 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), where he’ll be conducting experiments on behalf of India. The mission is led by seasoned NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who is joined by Shukla and European mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski from Poland and Tibor Kapu from Hungary for their journey to the ISS. LIVE UPDATES: Axiom Mission 4 launch 8:00 PM: The ISRO team observed the docking from NASA's center in Houston. In a post on X, the Indian Space Research Organisation shar...

Microsoft has announced plans for considerable layoffs in its Xbox gaming division.     Hyderabad: Microsoft is gearing up to let go of a significant number of employees from its Xbox division as part of a broader company restructuring. Reports suggest that the layoffs could be announced early next week, just ahead of the fiscal year’s end on June 30.   While the exact number of job cuts is still uncertain, it seems several teams will be affected, including those in Microsoft’s global sales operations, according to a Bloomberg report.   Microsoft lays off hundreds more employees amid major job cuts in the AI era The Xbox division is responsible for Microsoft’s gaming consoles, game development studios, and digital services like Game Pass. If this goes through, it would mark the fourth significant round of layoffs at the company in the last 18 months. Back in May, Microsoft announced it would reduce its workforce by 6,000 employees, which is about 3 percent of...

Get ready, because Marvel Comics is starting the exciting lead-up to AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1000, showcasing some of Lee Bermejo's finest covers to date!                                                                      This September, we’re celebrating a big milestone with Amazing Spider-Man #11, part of the fantastic run by Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz, and John Romita Jr. It marks the 975th issue of this beloved series, kicking off the countdown to the monumental issue #1000!   To commemorate this occasion, the incredibly talented artist Lee Bermejo will be creating a variant cover for each issue of Amazing Spider-Man, starting with #11 and leading up to next year’s 1000th issue, Amazing Spider-Man #36. These 25 covers will showcase pivotal moments in Spider-Man’s history, beginning with his iconic origin story ...

   Bus fall into Alkananda river Rudraprayag Utrakhand:                                                                                                                                                        DEHRADUN: In a heartbreaking incident, at least two people have died and eight others have suffered serious injuries after their bus fell into the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district on Thursday morning. A government official shared that the bus was carrying families from Rajasthan and Gujarat who were on their way for the Char Dham Yatra. The police reported that the bus was caugh...

Discover how the police in Odisha are gearing up to handle the crowds during the Rath Yatra.                                                                                                                                        As the Rath Yatra approaches, the Odisha police are gearing up to manage the expected crowds. With arrangements and accommodations for pilgrims already in place, the excitement is building for this grand ceremony that draws in thousands of devotees. The Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri is set to kick off on June 27, and officials are keenly aware that managing traffic will be a significant challenge. Dayal Gangwar, the Additional ...

  We need to come together in our battle against terrorism to ensure our shared safety and security, said Rajnath Singh during the SCO meeting in China.                                                                                              Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, seen on the left, participated in the Defense Ministers’ Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States in Qingdao, located in eastern China’s Shandong province, on Thursday, June 26, 2025.   This marks Mr. Rajnath Singh's first visit to China since Operation Sindoor, as he attends the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao from June 25 to 27. Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Asif is also set to be part of the discussions. Mr. Singh emphasized t...