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K. Muraleedharan says the Devaswom department can decide on further action in the gold loss case only after SIT files its chargesheets in the two cases

India is making a significant impact at Eurosatory 2026, showcasing advanced defence technologies with 31 entities, including DRDO and leading private firms. This strong presence highlights India's growing ambition as a global defence supplier, supported by a remarkable 62.66% surge in defence exports to over 80 nations.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a landmark ban on children under 16 from major social media platforms, aiming to protect them from harmful content and online dangers. This "Australia-plus" model targets platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with stricter rules for gaming and AI chatbots. The government emphasizes protecting children's safety and happiness, with enforcement expected by spring 2027.

NEET UG 2026 cyber fraud: Gujarat Police's Cyber Crime Branch, in coordination with the NTA, has arrested a 19-year-old Bihar student for allegedly attempting to divert NEET UG 2026 fee refunds into his own bank accounts. Investigators found that the accused targeted around 350 candidate accounts and gained unauthorized access to nearly 150 accounts with weak passwords. The fraud was detected through the NEET portal's security systems, enabling authorities to trace and apprehend the accused before widespread financial losses occurred.

The expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway across the US, Mexico, and Canada, with the opening days already delivering drama. Half of the groups have completed their first matches, and the tournament is set to feature major stars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as they begin their campaigns this week.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday (June 12, 2026) criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the deaths of three Indian seafarers in U.S. military strikes on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman, alleging that the Prime Minister had remained silent despite the loss of Indian lives.

Home to the newly inaugurated Noida International Airport, Jewar residents are still awaiting a decent bus service 

India began their Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a 64-run win over Pakistan, powered by Deepti Sharma's five-wicket haul and Smriti Mandhana's 68. After the victory, Shreyanka Patil revealed she battled depression and even considered quitting cricket during her injury layoff. The all-rounder credited her family's support and love for the game for helping her return.

A Home Guard was brutally murdered by her husband in Bengaluru after he lured her to a reconciliation meeting. The accused, addicted to online betting, stabbed Manjula multiple times in front of their children. He had reportedly expressed his intention to kill both himself and his wife in pre-recorded videos. The husband has been arrested.

Shaun Evans, a referee involved in the FIFA World Cup 2026, is under scrutiny after allegedly making an upside-down 'OK' gesture during Germany's match against Curacao. Critics claim the sign is linked to white supremacist groups, prompting Fare Network to demand his removal. FIFA has yet to comment, while the gesture has sparked controversy in sport before.

Elon Musk has refuted claims that his companies, Tesla and SpaceX, owe their success to government aid, stating such incentives represent less than 2% of their value. The debate ignited between Senators Mike Lee and Ed Markey over taxpayer contributions to Musk's wealth. Musk asserted that removing EV tax credits actually boosted Tesla's market share.

Billionaire Mark Cuban warns even the wealthiest entrepreneurs face potential fortune loss from stock market crashes. He highlighted his past wealth exceeding Musk and Bezos combined, emphasizing his focus on passion over rankings. Cuban also voiced concerns about wealth concentration and shared his innovative strategy for safeguarding his $1.

Disney is urging its engineers to use AI tools like Claude and Cursor efficiently, focusing on boosting development speed without compromising code quality. The company aims to prevent AI-generated products from failing post-release, emphasizing productivity over excessive AI token usage. This strategic push follows a failed billion-dollar partnership with OpenAI.

Congress said India should put off the upcoming visit of US trade representatives in view of the killings of seafarers and Rubio’s “threatening language” with Jaishankar. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the PM for his “silence” over the killings. “And you have the audacity to sugarcoat it with the ‘Vishwaguru’ narrative.

Congress has planned a national outreach that will seek to unite students beyond political affiliations and provide a platform for the affected youth to share their experiences and demand accountability for “repeated examination failures and paper leak scandals”. AICC general secretary KC Venugopal said Rahul will also be holding conventions in Allahabad (July 10), Patna (July 11), and Delhi (July 14).

Brent crude dropped 3.9 per cent to $84 a barrel, while US crude fell 4.8 per cent to around $81 a barrel. The decline added to losses recorded on Friday, when Brent slipped 3.4 per cent and US crude shed 3.2 per cent. The Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of the world's oil shipments pass, has effectively remained closed since the conflict erupted in late February. According to an Iranian lawmaker, some commercial vessels had been paying an average of about $2 million to transit the waterway.