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Oil prices plunge as Trump announces Iran deal complete; Brent falls to $84 a barrel

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 22:56
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.
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'US-Iran peace deal now complete', declares Trump; Tehran maintains cautious tone

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 22:05
The US president also celebrated the expected resumption of maritime traffic and oil exports, posting, “Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!” Trump's announcement came just hours before a UFC event at the White House being held to mark his 80th birthday. Just mintues before the Trump's official declaration, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif had already made the agreement official.
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Buzz of early poll in Punjab, parties start preparations

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 21:06
The AICC’s decision to constitute a committee under Ajay Maken late Thursday night for a report on the Punjab Congress unit is said to be dictated by urgency for quick changes in the state organisation as needed. AAP is preparing for a scenario of Nov polls, and BJP is also active on Punjab front. Further, there is speculation in Congress whether Uttarakhand polls will also be brought forward.
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With farmers' income in focus, Bihar govt moves to boost fisheries

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 20:58
The foundation stones will be laid by minister for fisheries and animal husbandry Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary. The aqua park will include carp and catfish hatcheries, Brooder incubation units, biofloc systems, a fish feed mill, water quality and disease diagnostic laboratories, involving a total investment of more than Rs 31 crore.
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Modi tells India’s deep-tech story to the world, Macron backs him up

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 20:54
Before the cameras rolled at the conclave, the PM sat down with global venture capitalists and Indian entrepreneurs — OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal, Ronnie Screwvala and a clutch of international investors among them. Commerce minister Piyush Goyal and principal scientific adviser Ajay Kumar Sood were in the room. “India has emerged not as a consumer of solutions but as a contributor to solutions in the world.
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Rescued 14 Indians from sinking dhow that suffered engine snag, says US

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 20:48
S Naval Forces Central Command/US 5th Fleet reposted a news report about the rescue operation that said “upon receiving a distress call from the stranded sailors, a US Navy P-8 aircraft reached the spot and dropped a search-and-rescue kit that included a life raft, which the 14 mariners boarded”. Official sources said that the US Navy had alerted the shore authorities and Indian Navy that a dhow with Indian sailors was sinking about 80 nautical miles east of Ras AI Hadd off the coast of Oman.
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TMC rebels, with one MP above 2/3rd mark, eye merger with little-known regional party

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 20:41
In a dramatic development, 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs informed Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla that their group has merged with NCPI — which is registered in West Bengal’s Howrah and had contested a few seats in the 2023 Tripura assembly elections — and that they will be backing the BJP-led NDA. Incidentally, “to save your rights, reject political turncoats” was one of the slogans of NCPI.
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2x trade in 5 years, nuclear cooperation: Modi-Macron Nice meet

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 20:37
Adoption of an innovation roadmap to deepen cooperation in critical and emerging technology, launch of an economic security dialogue, another working group for AI governance and a declaration to double bilateral trade in the next five years were among the 13 outcomes announced after the meeting. Both sides also looked to ramp up defence cooperation, consistent with India’s Make in India initiative.
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'20 people at party, all drunk': Mystery shrouds Hyderabad techie's death during team farmhouse outing

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 20:13
A software engineer's life was tragically cut short at a farmhouse party in Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri. Gandla Ramu was discovered lifeless in a swimming pool following an alleged altercation during a team outing. While police have registered a murder case based on the father's complaint, the exact cause of death awaits the post-mortem report.
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Hidden cost of AI? Researchers warn of a slow erosion of human thinking

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 19:17
The researchers argue that as people increasingly rely on AI systems to write, analyse information and make decisions, they may become less capable of performing those tasks independently. More worryingly, they suggest that the effects may become apparent only after significant damage has already occurred. “The longer they go unaddressed, the less capacity remains to address them,” the paper warns.
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Abhishek urges Lok Sabha speaker not to recognise rebel TMC bloc

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 19:06
Ahead of TMC rebel MPs’ meeting the speaker to seek recognition as “real TMC”, MPs from party chief Mamata Banerjee’s camp Kirti Azad and Sagarika Ghosh submitted Abhishek’s letter — dated June 10, sent through email earlier — at Birla’s residence here, arguing the Constitution does not permit formation of a separate group within an existing political party.
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BSF ASI shoots himself dead at Jammu camp

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 19:01
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A bird strike away from disaster? Pune air station’s garbage menace raises aviation safety fears

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 18:53
Pune's Air Force Station and civilian airport face a grave bird strike threat due to persistent civic negligence. Open garbage dumping and unscientific waste management create ideal bird habitats, increasing collision risks. Despite repeated warnings and documented incidents, the Pune Municipal Corporation's failure to enforce cleanliness poses a significant aviation safety and national security hazard.
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12 killed after skydiving plane crashes near Missouri airport in US

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 18:35
According to Highway Patrol Sergeant Justin Ewing, the aircraft was transporting skydivers when it went down. Emergency services received reports at around 11.30am local time that a plane had crashed and caught fire. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control, but Ewing described the scene as "brutal". The aircraft came down in a field next to the airport, prompting authorities to close nearby roads as a precaution.
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Horoscope today: Astrological predictions for June 15, 2026

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 18:30
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for June 15, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the day ahead. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today.
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Kanpur man ends life after power outage kills aquarium fish

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 17:56
A 22-year-old man in Kanpur allegedly died by suicide after his pet fish perished due to a prolonged power outage. His family reported he was deeply attached to the aquarium inhabitants. The incident occurred in the Cantonment area, with police investigating the death, which appears to be a suicide. The body has been sent for post-mortem.
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64-run hammering! Deepti and Richa sink Pakistan as India begin T20 WC with big win

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 17:27
Mandhana's 68 off 44 balls and Richa Ghosh's 34 from 17 deliveries helped India post 170 for 6 after being asked to bat. In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 106 in 17 overs, with Muneeba Ali's 41 off 35 balls being their highest score.
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History at Edgbaston! India-Pakistan shatters Women's T20 World Cup record

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 17:25
A record-breaking crowd of 18,814 witnessed India's dominant victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston, setting a new attendance record for a Women's T20 World Cup group-stage match. Smriti Mandhana's 68 and Deepti Sharma's career-best 5/10 propelled India to a commanding 64-run win, highlighting the growing popularity of women's cricket and the India-Pakistan rivalry.
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