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India's finance ministry has released its latest monthly economic review, and the message is "cautious resilience," not unchecked optimism.

Global markets started the new quarter in a cautious mood on Wednesday as talks between the United States and Iran hit new hurdles, while investors were on alert for possible Japanese intervention as the yen plumbed fresh 40-year lows. Tehran said on Tuesday it would not meet with top US Envoys who had flown to the region, with the two sides still far apart on a framework that would fully open the strait of Hormuz.

Next up, we have a special economic segment called pitch & portfolio, a series where we analyze the beautiful game of football through the lens of global markets. We put world cup rivals against each other, but to see who wins the economic match. As Belgium and Senegal prepare to face off on the world cup stage, this is more than just a football clash.

Israel is setting its sights on the next frontier of warfare -- space. Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced plans to develop offensive laser capabilities in space, saying the country aims to become a global leader in advanced space-based military technology. The announcement comes as Israel continues to prepare for the possibility of renewed conflict with Iran.

US President Donald Trump's financial disclosure, released this week, confirms what critics feared. The presidency and profits have merged completely. The 927-page filing, compared to Obama's eight pages, shows Trump earned over 1.2 billion dollars from crypto in 2025 alone, his first year as the US president.

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is one of the most deadly weapon systems on the planet. With recent upgrades focusing heavily on indigenous technology, it now features advanced navigation chips, steep-dive capabilities, and domestic rocket boosters, making it a nightmare for the enemy.

CA Day is celebrated on July 1 to mark the establishment of ICAI under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949. As ICAI turns 77 in 2026, it remains the world's second-largest accounting body with nearly 2.5 lakh members, upholding financial integrity, transparency and accountability in India.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has arrived in India for a three-day official visit and the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. She is set to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on trade, investment, defence, energy security, technology, and the Indo-Pacific. Several agreements are expected to be signed as both nations seek to strengthen their Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The visit also includes business engagements aimed at boosting economic cooperation. Stay tuned to WION for the latest updates and analysis.

The NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has officially launched its Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), a groundbreaking 10-year mission set to transform astronomy. The observatory will capture an ultra-detailed, high-definition map of the southern sky, helping scientists study everything from dark matter and dark energy to asteroids, supernovae and distant galaxies.

For decades, India was one of the world's largest arms importers. BrahMos is helping reverse that narrative. The missile is emerging as a flagship example of India's shift from "Make in India" to “Make for the World”. Here's why nations are lining up to buy BrahMos.

With the brace against Sweden, Mbappe also broke the record of most goals in knockout games acorss the world cups. The twin goals in FIFA 2026 Round of 32, which came in 45th and 74th minute, took Mbappe to nine goals in nine WC knockout games.

European prosecutors have launched coordinated raids across France, Italy, Spain and Belgium as part of an investigation into the alleged misuse of €4.3 million in European Parliament funds by the now-defunct far-right Identity and Democracy (ID) group. The probe centres on alleged financial irregularities between 2019 and 2024.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's India visit highlights Japan's digital corridor initiative under the Free and Open Indo-Pacific strategy, boosting cooperation on undersea cables, satellite communications and digital infrastructure while strengthening India-Japan strategic ties.

Industry executives stated that consumers are increasingly seeing gold as a financial asset that can be converted into cash when prices are favourable. It ensures a continuous supply of recyclable gold for refiners and jewellers.

New Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth unveiled his VIJAY roadmap, prioritising vigilance, innovation, jointness, self-reliance and soldier welfare. Stressing "Nation First" and "JAI se VIJAY", he pledged to modernise the Army for future warfare.

Beijing controls the lion's share of global rare earths, lithium, and cobalt processing, and has shown its willingness to weaponise that dominance. This is where India's Northeast becomes the gateway for Japan's move away from China.

IndiGo has launched IndiGo Lite, a new cabin baggage-only Economy fare for budget-conscious travellers. Available for booking from July 1, 2026, on IndiGo's direct channels, the fare applies to domestic and international non-stop routes for travel starting July 15

Aamir Khan is all set to attend a special Lagaan screening at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the film recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. Read on to know more.

Packed with power, mystery, attitude, and adrenaline, the video revolves around Yash, giving a sneak peek at the female forces shaping the story. Apart from Yash, the teaser features Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi.