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G7 Summit LIVE: PM Modi arrives for event in France; to hold talks with Trump, other world leaders | World

G7 Summit LIVE: PM Modi arrives for event in France; to hold talks with Trump, other world leaders | World

Evian: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Evian, France, on Tuesday to participate in the G7 Summit. He is visiting the French city at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.ย India is attending the summit as a partner country for the 13th time, while the event marks PM Modi's seventh consecutive participation in the G7 leaders' gathering. During the summit, the Prime Minister will take part in a working session titled "Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity", alongside leaders of G7 nations, partner countries and representatives of major international financial institutions, including the World Bank and the African Development…
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Sensex, Nifty extend gains for third consecutive session as crude oil remains steady | Markets

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for third consecutive session as crude oil remains steady | Markets

Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty continued their upward trend on June 16, 2026, buoyed by growing optimism around a de-escalation in USโ€“Iran tensions and softening crude oil prices, which stayed near USD 80 per barrel. The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 544.1 points or 0.71 per cent at 76,808.48. During the day, it hit a high of 76,846.74 and a low of 76,443.34, gyrating 403.3 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty zoomed 135.25 points or 0.57 per cent to settle at 23,989.15. The broader market performed in tandem with the benchmarks, with the BSE MidCap Select Index and the BSE SmallCap…
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Lionel Messi’s participation in FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria revealed by coach Lionel Scaloni | Football

Lionel Messi’s participation in FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria revealed by coach Lionel Scaloni | Football

New Delhi: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni stressed the need for 'calmness' as they open their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Algeria on June 17 (as per IST). The manager declared three of its crucial stars - Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martรญnez and Juliรกn รlvarez - available to feature in the opener at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Messi is all set to make his record sixth appearance at a FIFA World Cup, which will be the most by any player in the tournament's history. He is also sitting on 199 international caps for the La Albiceleste, and a milestone 200th…
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Pharma stock below Rs 50 gains for 4th straight session, hits 52-week high amid this update | Markets

Pharma stock below Rs 50 gains for 4th straight session, hits 52-week high amid this update | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of pharma company Sudarshan Pharma Industries hit a fresh 52-week high on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, after the company informed exchanges that its board of directors will meet soon to consider and approve a proposal to raise funds through a preferential issue or any other method. The stock has been gaining for the four straight sessions and opened in green as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade, driven by a positive trend in global markets and cooling crude oil prices. The stock started the trading session at Rs 37.50, a gain of Rs 0.33 or…
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Iran kick off FIFA World Cup campaign with New Zealand stalemate; check how AFC teams have performed | Football

Iran kick off FIFA World Cup campaign with New Zealand stalemate; check how AFC teams have performed | Football

New Delhi: Iran came from behind to avoid a loss against New Zealand, keeping them to a 2-2 stalemate in their FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, June 16 (as per IST). Team Melli were down a goal twice in their opener at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, before salvaging a draw with Ramim Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi striking for them to avoid a shocking loss. Iran's World Cup is a politically charged one, where they have to manage frequent travels to and fro Mexico and the USA due to their regime's recent tensions with the US. Ranked 23rd…
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‘Iran can never have nuclear weapon’: Netanyahu responds to criticism; why Israel is upset with peace deal? | World

‘Iran can never have nuclear weapon’: Netanyahu responds to criticism; why Israel is upset with peace deal? | World

Tel Aviv: Amid growing resentment in Israel over the emerging agreement between the United States and Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday defended his government's approach, insisting that Iran would never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, regardless of whether a deal is reached. "Iran will never have nuclear weapons, not today and not tomorrow,"ย Netanyahu said during a brief press conference held in Hebrew. Responding to criticism over the outcome of recent developments, the Israeli premier said his government had achieved its primary objective of safeguarding the country from an existential threat. "People ask me what we have achieved,…
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PM Kisan Yojana: 23rd instalment to be released soon, government announces date – Check details | Personal-finance

PM Kisan Yojana: 23rd instalment to be released soon, government announces date – Check details | Personal-finance

New Delhi: There is some good news for farmers across India: they will soon receive the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi), as the government has announced the date on which the funds will be transferred to the bank accounts of eligible farmers. The government provides a financial assistance of Rs 6,000 annually to farmers under the PM-Kisan scheme. The amount is credited to farmers' accounts in three equal instalments. The 22nd instalment of the scheme was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Guwahati on March 13, 2026.ย  PM Kisan Yojana 23rd…
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Why was Iran’s football team asked to ‘leave US immediately’ after FIFA World Cup draw with New Zealand? | Football

Why was Iran’s football team asked to ‘leave US immediately’ after FIFA World Cup draw with New Zealand? | Football

New Delhi: Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign has been nothing short of a turmoil. The team was asked to leave the United States right after they played their World Cup opener against New Zealand, Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei confirmed after the 2-2 stalemate at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The coach claimed that his team has been "the most repressed team in the whole World Cup," highlighting the effects of the war with the US and Israel, which began on February 28 earlier this year.ย  Iran coach sits down after 2-2 stalemate Iran managed to survive a scare from…
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Who will sign the Iran peace deal in Switzerland for the US? Trump finally clears the air | World

Who will sign the Iran peace deal in Switzerland for the US? Trump finally clears the air | World

Washington: US Vice President JD Vance will head the American delegation for the formal signing of the peace agreement with Iran in Switzerland on Friday, President Donald Trump has announced. Speaking to reporters in France on Monday, Trump said Vance would represent the United States at the ceremony. When asked whether he would attend the event himself, the president replied: "I may be involved, I may not." According to a senior US official cited by The New York Times, Trump, Vance and Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf have already electronically signed the framework agreement. The official said the full…
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650% return in 5 years: Logistics stock surges over 7% amid rally in benchmark indices | Markets

650% return in 5 years: Logistics stock surges over 7% amid rally in benchmark indices | Markets

Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty continued their rally on Tuesday, amid a positive trend in global markets and cooling crude oil prices.ย Fresh foreign fund inflows also added to the positive trend in the domestic market. Amid this rally, shares of Sindhu Trade Links surged over 7 per cent. The counter began the trading session in the red at Rs 25.05 against the previous close of Rs 25.13 on the BSE. However, it rebounded and touched the intraday high of Rs 27.06, representing a gain of Rs 1.93 or 7.6 per cent. Last seen, the stock held firmly in green…
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