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Iran President invites PM Modi to attend Ali Khamenei’s state funeral from July 5 to 9: Sources | World

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Iran President invites PM Modi to attend Ali Khamenei’s state funeral from July 5 to 9: Sources | World

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is learnt to have invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the burial ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, diplomatic sources said on Wednesday. The funeral ceremonies will be held from July 5 to 9. However, there is no confirmation from New Delhi on the invitation to PM Modi. Khamenei, who ruled Iran for three decades, was killed on February 28, the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on Tehran. The Indian prime minister has been invited by President Pezeshkian to the burial ceremonies, the diplomatic sources said. The funeral…

IT stock below Rs 50 in focus as AstraBridge acquires 1 crore equity shares, check details here | Markets

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IT stock below Rs 50 in focus as AstraBridge acquires 1 crore equity shares, check details here | Markets

Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices opened mixed on Wednesday after falling sharply in the previous session, following softening crude oil prices and buying in blue-chips. Amid volatility in the stock markets, Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Ltd., a small-cap IT company with a market cap of Rs 1,988.14 crore, opened in the green. The action in the stock comes as the company, in a recent exchange filing, stated that AstraBridge Inc. has acquired 1 crore (1,00,00,000) shares through a preferential issue of new equity shares. This stake represents 1.08 per cent of the company's total paid-up equity share capital. The company's stock…

First time in 60 years! England achieve major unwanted record after goalless draw with Ghana | Football

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First time in 60 years! England achieve major unwanted record after goalless draw with Ghana | Football

New Delhi: England were left "frustrated" after playing out a goalless draw against Ghana despite controlling the majority of the possession and creating multiple chances in their World Cup clash at the Boston Stadium on Wednesday (June 24). Having started the tournament with a stellar 4-2 win against Croatia, the Three Lions failed to produce a similar display as they were held by the African nation 0-0. Although England and Ghana are all but assured of knockout spots, they still have work left to do. England had a 79% possession in the match and had 19 shots with four on…

Meghann Fahy, Glenn Howerton to star in ‘The Girlfriend’

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Meghann Fahy, Glenn Howerton to star in ‘The Girlfriend’

“Sirens” stars Meghann Fahy and Glenn Howerton are reuniting for director Natalie Morales’ upcoming film “The Girlfriend”. Shooting for the comedy feature, the script of which has been penned by Howerton and Rich Appel, is set to begin from June 29. “Claire gives up her perfect New York City life and moves to Alabama for her husband Elliot’s (Howerton) dream job. Seeing her isolated, friendless, and unhappy, Elliot does what any loving husband would do: he secretly hires an escort (Fahy) to be her new best friend,” states the film’s logline. The project is being made in…

Iran’s ‘jellyfish’ drone formation downed US F-15E Strike Eagle jet? Here’s what rescued pilot said | World

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Iran’s ‘jellyfish’ drone formation downed US F-15E Strike Eagle jet? Here’s what rescued pilot said | World

Washington: A US fighter pilot rescued after his aircraft was shot down over Iran reportedly described a strange and unsettling sight moments before ejecting — a cluster of Iranian drones flying together in a formation that resembled a giant jellyfish. According to a report by CNN, the pilot told intelligence officials that he saw several drones operating as a single coordinated unit. The account has sparked intense debate among US intelligence agencies, with experts divided over what exactly the pilot witnessed. Unusual formation spotted in sky The pilot, who was flying an F-15 during operations over Iran in April, reportedly…

100% return in three months: Defence stock on investors’ radar as company shares update on warrants | Markets

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100% return in three months: Defence stock on investors’ radar as company shares update on warrants | Markets

Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday after falling sharply in the previous session, following softening crude oil prices and buying in blue-chips. Amid this, shares of Apollo Micro Systems Ltd., a defence and aerospace company, are on investors' radar today as the company, in its latest exchange filing, said that out of over 3.80 crore warrants issued on a preferential basis on June 2, 2025, some warrant holders have exercised the option to convert their warrants into equity shares. Under this, Trikaya Wealth Advisors Pvt Ltd, Superstar Investments Private Limited and Reena Karwa deposited…

Matt Henry ends 36-year-old drought for New Zealand as Bumrah’s No.1 crown shared, Joe Root top-ranked again | Cricket

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Matt Henry ends 36-year-old drought for New Zealand as Bumrah’s No.1 crown shared, Joe Root top-ranked again | Cricket

New Delhi: Matt Henry ended a 36-year-old drought for New Zealand as he became just the third Kiwi bowler to be ranked World No.1 in the ICC Test rankings, as per the latest ICC update. He joins India's Jasprit Bumrah at the top of the chart after his record-breaking 11-wicket match haul during the second Test against England. Meanwhile, Joe Root has become the World No.1 Test batter again after scoring 77 in the second Oval Test, jumping two spots from third to the pinnacle of the tally. Root was the stand-in captain for the Oval Test after Ben Stokes…

Boost for PM Modi’s global leadership as India tops US, China and Russia in trust ranking: Survey | World

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Boost for PM Modi’s global leadership as India tops US, China and Russia in trust ranking: Survey | World

Sydney: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity has increased across the globe over the years, and along with this, the trust of world has kept rising in India. India, which is expected to become the third largest economy of the world, remains one of the fewest countries in the globe that can be trusted upon. This was backed by the latest survey of Australia's think-tank Lowly Institute, which said PM Modi-led India is trusted more by Australians than Donald Trump-led United States (US), Xi Jinping's China and a Russia led by President Vladimir Putin. The survey, which was released on June…

Gold falls below Rs 1.44 lakh per 10 grams on MCX, silver drops over 4,000, check key levels to watch | City-wise rates | Markets

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Gold falls below Rs 1.44 lakh per 10 grams on MCX, silver drops over 4,000, check key levels to watch | City-wise rates | Markets

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures opened with a sharp gap down on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, amid a fall in spot demand and consistent strength in the US dollar. The dollar index has jumped to an over 1-year high, due to rising bets on US rate hikes. The gold August 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a drop of Rs 1,529 or 1.04 per cent at Rs 1,45,000 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,46,529. It fell further to touch an intraday low of Rs 1,44,114, a drop of Rs 2,415…

Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on prospect of facing Lionel Messi for first time in FIFA World Cup | Football

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Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on prospect of facing Lionel Messi for first time in FIFA World Cup | Football

New Delhi: Cristiano Ronaldo announced his comeback with a stellar brace against Uzbekistan in Portugal's second outing in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Portuguese talisman had a horror outing against Congo Dr in the first game when he failed to inspire the Seleção das Quinas as they settled for a 1-1 draw. However, he scored twice as Portugal went on to beat Uzbekistan 5-0 in their second outing to ignite a fire to their campaign. Ronaldo came hard on the critics after his performance and also opened up on the prospect of facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in the knockout…