Strait of Hormuz 25 Ships Cross in One Day as Traffic Rises Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz showed a sharp rise on Thursday, with 25 verified vessels crossing the newly reopened route in a single day, according to maritime tracking firm AXSMarine. The Strait of Hormuz 25 ships crossing marked the highest single-day movement since April 18 and pointed to a cautious

Father’s Day 2026: Date, History, Significance, Wishes, Quotes And Gift Ideas Father’s Day 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, June 21. The special day is observed to honour fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, mentors, and father figures who play an important role in shaping families with love, guidance, and sacrifice. For many families, Father’s Day is not about expensive g

Taylor Swift has given fans a special behind-the-scenes look at the recording of her Toy Story 5 song I Knew It, I Knew You, revealing how the track came together after she watched the film and felt instantly inspired. Taylor Swift Gives Fans A Studio Glimpse Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has once again created excitement among her fans, this time by sharing a behind-the-

Kollam City Police have launched a month-long anti-drug drive to strengthen awareness against drug abuse and encourage public participation in prevention efforts across the city. The campaign, reported on June 17, comes as Kerala continues to focus on anti-narcotics awareness, enforcement and early intervention to protect students and young people from substance abuse. Awareness Drive To Focus On Youth Safety

The Madras High Court, in a ruling delivered on June 17, said AI tools cannot be treated as a replacement for qualified teachers in legal education. A Division Bench of Justices S.M. Subramaniam and N. Senthilkumar made the observation while setting aside relief earlier granted to law students who had fallen short of the mandatory attendance requirement prescribed under Bar Council of India rules. Court Highlights Import

Modi-Trump G7 Bilateral Talks Put India-US Ties Under Spotlight The Modi-Trump G7 bilateral talks are important because they come at a time when India-US ties are under pressure, but both countries still need cooperation on trade, defence, technology, and global security. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump’s bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on June 17, 2026, has become one of the most c

India’s Forex Reserves Are Strong, But Capital Flow Risks Remain India’s foreign exchange reserves remain strong, but economists are still watching foreign capital flows closely as global uncertainty, rupee pressure, and oil import risks continue to shape the country’s external outlook.

Sensex Gains 347 Points, Nifty Ends At 24,086 As Bulls Stay In Control Indian stock markets ended Wednesday’s session on a positive note, with benchmark indices closing higher as buying interest continued in select sectoral pockets. The Sensex gained 347.14 points, or 0.45 per cent, to close at 77,155.62, while the Nifty50 settled 96.55 points higher, or 0.40 per cent, at 24,085.70.

A NetJets business aircraft crashed on a Texas highway near Laredo, killing at least one person as motorists rushed to rescue passengers from the burning wreckage. NetJets Aircraft Crashes On Texas Highway A business jet crashed onto a highway in Texas late on June 16, leaving at least one person dead and prompting a quick rescue effort by passing motorists. The aircraft, identified as a Cessna Citation Latitude twin-engine jet, came down on Lo

Sonu Nigam Health Update: Singer Undergoes Treatment, Confirms Mumbai Concert Singer Sonu Nigam has shared a health update with fans, revealing that he is currently undergoing treatment for a painful nerve-related condition. The update comes ahead of his scheduled Mumbai concert on June 27, which the singer has assured fans he still plans to perform. In a video shared on social m

Pawan Kalyan visited 17-year-old fan Niranjan at his home in Hanumakonda, offering emotional support and assuring financial help for his medical treatment. Pawan Kalyan Fulfils Young Fan’s Wish Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan, who is currently serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, took time out from his busy schedule to meet his young fan Niranjan in Hanu

Kangana Ranaut Turns Saree Looks Into Tribute To Indian Textiles Kangana Ranaut has once again drawn attention with her fashion choices, this time by celebrating India’s rich textile heritage through her saree looks during the promotions of Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata. Instead of choosing only glamorous red-carpet styles, Kangana used her promotional wardrobe to highlight handwove

Complaint Against HC Mahadevappa Sparks Karnataka Cabinet Buzz A corruption complaint against Congress MLA HC Mahadevappa has added a new political twist ahead of Karnataka’s expected cabinet expansion.   HC Mahadevappa Complaint Puts Karnataka Cabinet Hopes In Focus A complaint seeking an independent probe into alleged corruption and irregularities involving Karnataka Congress

Telegram Ban Before NEET Re-Test Sparks Exam Security Debate Telegram’s temporary restriction ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-test has opened a wider debate on exam security, fake paper leak claims, platform accountability, and digital rights. Telegram Ban Before NEET Re-Test Sparks Exam Security Debate The temporary ban on Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-test has triggered a wider debate over exam security, fake paper l

Sanjay Raut Claims Bid To Lure Shiv Sena UBT MPs Amid Split Buzz Shiv Sena (UBT) faces fresh split buzz after Sanjay Raut alleged a bid to lure party MPs with money offers. Political Tension Rises In Shiv Sena UBT Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has alleged that attempts are being made to lure Members of Parliament from the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, adding fresh tension to Maharashtra politics amid speculation over a possi