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Indonesia Open 2026: PV Sindhu suffers another defeat to Se Young, ends campaign

After losing to An Se Young in Singapore last week, Sindhu once again fell short, losing 17-21, 14-21 in the round of 16.

Tamil Nadu: CM Vijay Govt's first investment MoU; L&T to invest $1.94bn

Situated north of Chennai city, the L&T Kattupalli shipbuilding and ship repair facility builds vessels of various classes for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.

Pahlaj Nihalani, Bollywood producer and former CBFC chief, passes away at 76

Pahlaj Nihalani died at the age of 76 in Mumbai. It is said that he had health problems for past few months and the final rituals will be held at 3pm in Santacruz Hindu Crematorium. Read on to know more.

Pune IT sector under scrutiny: 5th firm shuts in 8 months, 5,000 lose jobs

Five IT firms have shut down in Pune in eight months, leaving 4,000-5,000 employees jobless. The latest, Thynk Tech India OPC Pvt Ltd, allegedly cheated recruits, collected deposits, withheld salaries and abruptly ceased operations.

From CPI(M) leader to alleged TMC split architect: Who is Ritabrata Banerjee

Ritabrata Banerjee, a former CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP and current MLA from Uluberia Purba, has had a turbulent political career marked by expulsion from both CPI(M) and TMC. A former SFI leader, he rose rapidly in politics before controversies and party disputes altered his trajectory

Angelina Jolie birthday special: A look at her early life, best movies, net worth and more
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Angelina Jolie turned 51 on June 4. The American actress has earned immense love and built a successful career WITH standout performances, and earned praise for her humanitarian work. On her birthday, take a look at her net worth, best movies, awards and accolades and more.

Trump strikes again, attacks another journalist with bizarre comment: 'Hatred in her eyes'

Donald Trump has once again clashed with a female journalist. During an Oval Office briefing, the US president attacked the journalist's appearance and demeanour, claiming she "never smiles" and has "hatred in her eyes," before telling her to “be quiet.”

From shattered glass to bathroom escape: How Zhang Linghe's rise exposed China’s toxic fan culture

Pursuit of Jade stars Zhang Linghe and Deng Kai have fallen victim to extreme acts by huge crowds on several occasions since the show's release. Fans even broke a mall glass to see Linghe, after which the appearance had to be cancelled.

‘The Great Replacement’: 5 robots replacing human workforce in 2026
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Advanced humanoids like Figure 01 and Tesla Optimus are entering the workforce in summer 2026. Major companies like BMW and Amazon are using them across factories to handle heavy payloads and automate physical labour. Read more below.

AI Trade Hotter Than Ever

The AI boom is driving one of the strongest tech market rallies in decades, with chipmakers and big tech leading the charge. In this report of news in numbers, we break down the stunning gains powering the US tech sector's surge and the growing impact of artificial intelligence on Wall Street.

Dollar Bets Hit 9-Month High: Why Now

The US Dollar is back in favour. And in a big way. Speculative bets on the dollar are surging.

Why Crypto Market Is Facing Weakness

Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest level since February, extending a volatile year for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Investors are increasingly shifting capital towards booming stock markets and high-profile IPOs.

'Maa Papa I have ruined you: NEET aspirant dies by suicide ahead of re-examination

A NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh's Mauganj allegedly died by suicide after falling into depression following the cancellation of the exam amid the paper leak controversy. In a note, Akanksha Chaturvedi said she lacked the courage to take the test again despite years of preparation.

Myanmar President: Sharing intel with India on countering drugs, pushing to restart trilateral highway

Myanmar's President pledges deeper intelligence sharing with India to combat drug trafficking while pushing to fast-track the stalled, strategically vital India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway.

'Instagram is not ballot box': Shashi Tharoor urges Gen Z to seek change through democracy

The Congress leader urged students and supporters to push for real accountability through established democratic and legal avenues. He also emphasised the importance of centring advocacy around clear, concrete policy demands.

Trump Says 'Vance And Rubio Teaming Up For 2028 Run Would Be Unbeatable'

Donald Trump said a joint 2028 presidential ticket featuring JD Vance and Marco Rubio would be “very hard to beat.” Trump made the remarks during a podcast interview released on Wednesday amid growing speculation over the Republican Party’s future leadership.

Marco Rubio says India-US trade deal weeks away, highlights Quad and rare earths cooperation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says India and the US are weeks away from finalising a bilateral trade agreement. He also highlighted Quad cooperation, maritime security, and rare earth mineral partnerships.

Who was Anthony Scott Searles-Harris? All we know about Bakersfield bank hostage suspect

The man who held more than 10 people hostage inside a California bank for nearly 15 hours has been identified as a convicted sex offender with a lengthy criminal record. Authorities say the standoff ended only after an FBI rescue operation and a fatal shooting inside the building.

India Unveils Rs.10,000 Crore Aviation Lifeline For Airlines

India's airline carriers have welcomed the country's new fund for the aviation sector. India has approved a 10,000 crore rupees aviation turbine fuel stabilisation fund to protect airlines from soaring fuel costs triggered by the ongoing conflict in west Asia. The measure highlights how geopolitical tensions can quickly ripple through global transportation and energy markets.