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The rupee dipped slightly to 94.60 against the dollar on Tuesday, ending a two-day gain. Despite falling crude oil prices and hopes for a US-Iran peace deal, foreign investors selling Indian equities pressured the currency. Analysts anticipate a near-term downward trend for the rupee, with support from easing oil prices.

The U.S. has reportedly established a covert offshore oil-transfer network near the Strait of Hormuz, mirroring Iran's tactics to maintain Gulf crude exports. This operation, involving ship-to-ship transfers off Oman and the UAE, aims to circumvent Tehran's blockade of the vital waterway. While enabling continued exports, the network's reliance on clandestine methods raises concerns about its vulnerability and the U.S.

MLAs backing Mamata Banerjee not invited to the Business Advisory Committee meeting convened by Speaker

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke ruled out electoral politics, emphasizing that citizens shouldn't need to contest elections to demand basic rights. Ahead of a nationwide demonstration against the NEET-UG paper leak, Dipke criticized the Centre for its lack of engagement with the youth and demanded the Union Education Minister's resignation.

A quarter century after Lagaan became one of Indian cinema's most celebrated films, actor and filmmaker Amin Hajee has made a candid admission about the impact the movie had on his career. While the Aamir Khan-starrer opened doors for many associated with it, Hajee says it "destroyed" him in an unexpected way. Hajee revealed that his wife Charlotte was concerned about him sitting at home and turning down projects after Lagaan.

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan put in the hard yards at the Ekana Stadium ahead of the second ODI against Afghanistan. While Kuldeep Yadav bowled an extended spell, Iyer worked extensively on the pull shot that proved to be his undoing in Dharamsala. India will take on Afghanistan on Wednesday in Lucknow.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump had a brief interaction at the G7 Summit in France, their first in 16 months. The leaders were seen shaking hands and engaging in conversation, with Trump also patting Modi's arm. They were seated next to each other during a summit session.

Mumbai faces severe water scarcity as lake levels drop to 10.35%, prompting the BMC to impose a 20% cut on industrial and commercial supply, suspend water to construction sites and swimming pools, and limit bottling plants. These measures, effective June 17, add to existing citywide restrictions amid a delayed monsoon.

While Pakistan sought the spotlight in its diplomatic endeavours, it was Qatar’s subtle, low-key mediation that ultimately held the key to the US-Iran ceasefire. Leveraging its unique relationship with Tehran and access to the American administration, Qatar's patient and discreet shuttle diplomacy triumphed over more boisterous efforts that were ridiculed globally.

China faces a critical 'Four Front Dilemma' with vulnerabilities on its Pacific and Himalayan borders. A resurgent Japan, a defiant Taiwan, a volatile Korean Peninsula, and a strengthened India create significant strategic challenges. Internal PLA weaknesses and a lack of combat experience further complicate Beijing's position, limiting its aggressive options.

Serena and Venus Williams will reunite for doubles at Wimbledon after receiving a wild card entry, marking their first partnership since the 2022 US Open. The sisters have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, including six at Wimbledon. Serena's comeback has also sparked speculation about a singles return, while Stan Wawrinka, Grigor Dimitrov and Nick Kyrgios received wild cards.

Residents say roadside parking by private vehicles is disrupting traffic, endangering pedestrians and schoolchildren, and undermining the quality of life in urban neighbourhoods