International
The United States carried out self-defence strikes against Iranian targets after a U.S. Army Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the Gulf region. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Tehran would respond to any attack or threat against the country. U.S. Strikes Iran After Apache Helicopter Incident The […]
National
India has strongly criticised Pakistan over reports of deadly violence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, accusing Islamabad of using force against protesters and trying to hide its governance failures through repression. India Condemns PoK Protest Violence The Ministry of External Affairs said India continues to see a pattern of “horrific human rights violations” by Pakistan
International
Over 30 people have reportedly been killed and around 200 others injured in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after security forces opened fire during clashes with protesters. The violence followed a ban on the Joint Awami Action Committee, which has led protests over economic and political grievances in the region. PoK Protest Violence Escalates The clashes broke out […]
International
China’s crude oil imports fell sharply in May, dropping to their lowest level since October 2017 as higher prices and disruption in Persian Gulf tanker traffic weighed on purchases by the world’s largest crude importer. China Crude Oil Imports Decline China imported 42.03 million metric tons of crude oil in May, equivalent to around 9.89 […]
Business Finance
Indian banking stocks gained on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of India issued detailed guidelines for a concessional foreign exchange swap facility aimed at attracting overseas foreign currency deposits and supporting dollar inflows. Indian Banks Lead Market Gains The Nifty Bank index rose more than 1% in morning trade, outperforming the broader market. The Nifty […]
International
A black bear that triggered concern in Japan’s Utsunomiya city has been captured after several days of sightings, ending a search that led authorities to shut all municipal primary and middle schools for safety. Japan Black Bear Captured In Utsunomiya The bear was caught after being spotted multiple times in and around Utsunomiya, located north […]
South India State News
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Veena Vijayan, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, for questioning in a money laundering case linked to financial transactions between Exalogic Solutions and Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited. ED Summons Veena Vijayan Veena Vijayan has been asked to appear before the Enforcement Directorate on June 12.
Business
Wipro’s Rs 15,000-crore share buyback offer will open on June 11 and close on June 17, with the IT major setting the buyback price at Rs 250 per equity share. Wipro Share Buyback Details The company will buy back up to 60 crore equity shares through the tender offer route. The record date for determining […]
Cricket Sports
England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are under investigation by the England and Wales Cricket Board after an alleged nightclub incident following England’s first Test win over New Zealand at Lord’s. ECB Investigation Into Nightclub Incident The ECB said Stokes and Atkinson were present at a nightclub in the early hours of […]