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Market Opening Bell: Sensex slides 367 points, Nifty near 23,100 amid rise in geopolitical tensions | Markets

Mumbai: Sensex, Nifty Today: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the trading session on a weak note on June 11, 2206 amid rising geopolitical tensions and a sharp overnight sell-off in global equities. While the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 367.19 points or 0.49 per cent to start the session at 73,615.99, the Nifty dropped 110.55 points to open at 23,104.40. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 73,983.18 and the Nifty 50 at 23,214.95. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the red in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was down by…

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US Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: US hits multiple Iranian cities again, Tehran completely shuts Hormuz west asia news | World

Tehran: The US military said on Wednesday it had launched another round of strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotiations, raising fears that efforts to end the conflict could unravel. US Central Command said in a social media post that American forces were striking "multiple targets in Iran" in response to what it described as Iran's "unwarranted and continued aggression." The latest attacks came hours after Iran launched strikes against Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, all of which host US military personnel. The exchange marked the third time this week that…

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Trump says Iranian leaders telephoned him ‘directly’ after US strikes; Tehran calls it ‘sheer lie’ | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (local time) that he received a call from Iranian leaders directly, who urged him to stop the strikes against the Islamic Republic. The fresh strikes comes even as the Republican leader continues to claim that the US and Iran are "close to a deal" to end the over three-month-long conflict in the Middle East. In an interview with Fox News, the US President said Iran was hit with 49 Tomahawk missiles. If Iran does not accept US terms for ending the war, "we'll bomb the S- out of them tomorrow night," Trump…

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Jun

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Manav Suthar pens new deal with English County club after stellar Test debut | Cricket

New Delhi: India's star debutant Manav Suthar has signed a short-term deal with English County club Warwickshire for the next two rounds of the Championship, the club made the announcement on Wednesday. Warwickshire said that the left-arm spinner will be part of the next two rounds - the game against Yorkshire at Scarborough from June 12 to 15 June and the next fixture against Somerset at Taunton the following week. "We're delighted to welcome Manav to the Bears at a really exciting time for the team. We've played some good red-ball cricket already this season, and Manav will bring a…

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Jun

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Teyana Taylor named Icon of the Year by BET Awards 2026

American singer-songwriter and actress Teyana Taylor has been named the Icon of the Year by Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards 2026.   Taylor will receive the honour for being a "multi-hyphenate creative force" during the awards ceremony to be held on June 28, the BET announced on Tuesday.   "Teyana Taylor is the embodiment of what it means to be an icon in this moment," Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming and Music Strategy at BET, said in a press release.   She added, "She doesn't ask for a seat at the table; she builds the table, designs the…

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How can Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo finally meet each other at the FIFA World Cup 2026? | Football

New Delhi: Legacy carved in golden letters. Legends of their era. Both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are heroes for their fans. The greatest footballers of the era will once again be in action in the biggest FIFA World Cup, with an unprecedented 48 teams vying for the ultimate prize. Messi has tasted it. After a heartbreak in the 2014 final, Argentina lifted their third title in 2022 as Messi completed football with the greatest prize in his cabinet. Ronaldo has not, after having come close in his maiden edition in 2006 with a semifinal appearance, but carrying on at…

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FIA, FOM and Formula 1 agree for 2027, 2028 regulation changes; what will be tweaked from next season onwards? | Formula-1

New Delhi: The FIA, Formula One Management (FOM), teams and the power unit manufacturers have agreed to the previously decided changes to the F1 regulations for 2027 and 2028. After several racers criticised the 53/47 power split between the new internal combustion engine and the energy recovery system in 2026, the F1 has decided to increase the ICE power more in the next seasons. Racers like Max Verstappen were highly vocal about the regulations, having been frustrated and even hinting at retirement from the series at the end of the year. The sudden drop in speeds despite not lifting the…

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Rohit Sharma steals the spotlight in India nets; check how did the Hitman perform as ODI return beckons | Cricket

New Delhi: Rohit Sharma was at the centre of it all when he hit the nets ahead of the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, which begins on June 13. The Indian team trained in Mohali three days out from their first of the three ODIs against the Afghanistan side at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.  Rohit stole the spotlight from the likes of newly-appointed T20 captain Shreyas Iyer as he looked to return to the groove ahead of an ODI return. Rohit was pegged back by a hamstring injury during the Indian Premier League 2026 and missed out on some…

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Trump greets PM Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving prime minister, calls him strong and wise man | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday congratulated PM Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving Prime Minister. "A Great One, he is. He is a strong, healthy, and wise man, and will have many years of Greatness and Success ahead of him!" posts Donald Trump on Truth Social. PM Modi on Wednesday completed an unbroken tenure of 4,399 days in office, surpassing the record of the first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who held the office for 4,398 days. PM Modi thanks US President Trump for the wish  PM Modi thanked US President Trump for the wish and said he looks…

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Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson punished for nightclub row, England name interim captain for 2nd New Zealand Test | Cricket

New Delhi: Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have lost their places in England's Test squad for the second match against New Zealand in the wake of their nightclub incident, which has put Stokes captaincy and future in major doubt. England have named Joe Root as their interim captain, ahead of the official vice-captain Harry Brook, for the second match that will be played at The Oval from June 17 onwards. What was the nightclub incident about? This came after Stokes and Atkinson were found involved in a nightclub incident after their win over New Zealand in the first Test at…

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