Indian LNG Carrier Disha Crosses Strait Of Hormuz After US-Iran Deal Indian LNG carrier Disha has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first Indian-flagged LNG vessel to pass through the conflict-hit waterway in more than three months after the US-Iran agreement raised hopes of reopening the crucial shipping route. The vessel, managed by a Shipping Corporation of India-led consortium, is carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas

BBC Newsroom Job Cuts: Hundreds Of Roles At Risk In Major Cost-Saving Drive The BBC is preparing for a major round of job cuts in its news division as the British public broadcaster moves ahead with a wider cost-saving plan that could affect around 2,000 roles across the organisation. According to reports, the BBC’s core news division is expected to be amo

BTS Busan Concert 2026: Group Marks 13th Anniversary With Emotional Homecoming BTS marked its 13th debut anniversary with an emotional return to Busan, turning the final night of its two-day “Arirang” tour concert into a powerful homecoming for the group and its fans. The concert was held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on June 13, the same date BTS complete

Strait Of Hormuz Opens, But Petrol And Diesel Relief May Take Time The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after a reported US-Iran understanding has eased fears of a major oil supply shock. Crude oil prices have started cooling, but Indian consumers may not see an immediate drop in petrol, diesel, or LPG prices. The development is important for India because the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most crucial oil shipping routes. A large share of gl

US-Iran Peace Deal Boosts Sensex, Nifty As Oil, Realty Stocks Rally Indian stock markets ended Monday’s session with strong gains as optimism over a possible US-Iran peace deal lifted investor sentiment and eased concerns over crude oil supply disruptions. The BSE Sensex closed at 76,176.54, rising 648.59 points or 0.86 per cent. The NSE Nifty50 ended at 23,848.10, gaining 225.20 points or 0.95 per cent. During the day, the Sensex had climbed more than

Supreme Court Homemaker Compensation Ruling Sparks Debate Over ₹30,000 Value The Supreme Court’s decision to recognise homemakers as “nation builders” has sparked a wider debate on the value of unpaid household work in India. The court has said that domestic and caregiving services provided by homemakers must be treated as a separate category while calculating compensation in motor accident cas

Vijay And Sangeetha Divorce Case Adjourned To August 7 Actor-politician Vijay and Sangeetha Sornalingam’s divorce case has been adjourned to August 7 after the matter came up for hearing at the Chengalpattu Mahila court on Monday. The case has become one of the most closely watched celebrity legal updates in Tamil Nadu because of Vijay’s long public life in cinema and his recent political rise.

Anthropic AI Model Restrictions Raise Global Access Concerns Anthropic has reportedly sent senior engineers to Washington after US restrictions affected access to its advanced Claude Mythos 5 and Claude Fable 5 AI models. The issue began after US officials raised concerns over the safety and possible misuse of the powerful AI systems. Reports said the restrictions were linked to national security concerns and export control rules, forcing Anthropic to li

US-Iran Frozen Assets Dispute Grows After Trump Deal Claim A dispute over Iran’s frozen assets has become the main point of tension after US President Donald Trump claimed that a deal with Tehran was “complete”. While Iranian officials have suggested that the draft agreement includes the release of frozen funds, US officials have denied any unconditional upfront payment. The differing claims have created fresh unc

Kerala has started the Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme to help women, students, daily workers and transgender persons reduce their regular transport expenses from June 15. The scheme allows eligible passengers to travel free of cost on selected KSRTC ordinary bus services. The government has introduced the move as a welfare step aimed at improving public transport access and supporting daily mobility across the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Bratislava for an important visit to Slovakia, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the country since its independence in 1993. The trip is part of his wider European tour and is expected to give fresh momentum to India’s relationship with Central Europe. During his stay in Bratislava, Modi is scheduled to meet Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico. The tal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expected participation at the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, 2026, has placed India’s expanding global influence back in focus. Invited by French President Emmanuel Macron, Modi will attend the summit as India continues to gain importance in discussions on trade, technology, energy security, supply chains and global development. India is not a member of the G7, which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Un

Kerala Nipah Update: Kozhikode Strengthens Health Watch After New Case Kerala has increased health surveillance in Kozhikode after a fresh Nipah virus case was reported in the district. The patient, a 43-year-old man from the Kozhikode region, is undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. Health officials have started contact tracing and field-level monitoring in the affected area. The move is part of the state’s precautionary response

Sensex Ends Lower As IT Stocks Drag Market, Nifty Falls Below 23,200 Indian stock markets remained under pressure on Thursday as the Sensex and Nifty closed lower amid weak IT stocks, rising crude oil concerns, and geopolitical tension. The fall has also brought attention to a rare market trend in 2026, as the Sensex is moving against the usual pattern of positive returns during FIFA World Cup years.

Gold, Silver Prices Slip From Recent Highs Gold and silver prices are facing fresh pressure after a strong rally earlier this year. Experts say profit booking, a stronger dollar, rising oil prices, and global uncertainty are affecting bullion sentiment.   Gold And Silver Price Fall: What Investors Should Watch Now Gold and silver prices have slipped from thei