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GIC shares in focus as government to sell up to 5% stake, OFS opens today – Check floor price | Markets

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GIC shares in focus as government to sell up to 5% stake, OFS opens today – Check floor price | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of state-owned General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) will be in focus during today's trading session, i.e. on June 16, 2026, as its offer for sale (OFS) will open for non-retail investors. Headquartered in Mumbai, the General Insurance Corporation is an Indian public-sector reinsurance company. With this, GIC has become the fifth company where the government is selling its stake. The other companies in which the government has already trimmed its exposure are NLC India, NHPC India, Central Bank of India, and Coal India. It has already raised Rs 13,389 crore through public sector units' stake sales in…

Who is Cabo Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha, the man who stopped Spain in FIFA World Cup 2026? | Football

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Who is Cabo Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha, the man who stopped Spain in FIFA World Cup 2026? | Football

New Delhi: Cabo Verde put up a performance for the ages to deny powerhouses Spain in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener with goalkeeper Vozinha hogging the limelight for the sensational saves he made during the 0-0 stalemate. Cabo Verde, known as Cape Verde in English translation, is the smallest country by land area to ever qualify for the FIFA World Cup. It is the second-smallest by population to feature in the global showpiece, with just 500,000 residents. They held the mighty Spanish team, considered to be a strong contender for the World Cup, to a 0-0 stalemate. And at…

Iran seeks UN stamp on peace deal, clause in 14-point agenda in spotlight; know all about it | World

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Iran seeks UN stamp on peace deal, clause in 14-point agenda in spotlight; know all about it | World

Tehran: The United States and Iran have agreed to a long-anticipated peace framework aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East. The deal is based on a 14-point agenda that outlines steps for future cooperation and stability. The agreement is expected to be formally signed on June 19 in Geneva. According to statements attributed to US President Donald Trump, his deputy JD Vance may head the US delegation during the signing process in Switzerland. The announcement has drawn attention internationally, with many viewing it as a potentially important step forward in regional diplomacy. However, one specific provision in the draft…

Market Opening Bell: Sensex gains 260 points, Nifty above 23,900, HCL Tech among top gainers | Markets

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Market Opening Bell: Sensex gains 260 points, Nifty above 23,900, HCL Tech among top gainers | Markets

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the trading session on a mildly positive note on June 16, 2026, as global markets remain largely supportive. While the 30-share BSE Sensex gained 262.44 points or 0.34 per cent to start the session at 76,526.77, the Nifty jumped 70 points to open at 23,923.90. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 76,264.33 and the Nifty 50 at 23,853.90. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the green in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was up by 73.17 points, the BSE Smallcap Select Index gained…

Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashes in Siberia, video shows steep descend before aircraft turned into fireball | World

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Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashes in Siberia, video shows steep descend before aircraft turned into fireball | World

Moscow: A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in Siberia's Irkutsk region on Monday, plunging nose-first into the ground and sending a thick plume of smoke into the air, the Russian Defence Ministry said. All four crew members ejected safely and survived the crash. Videos shared by Russian media outlets linked to the country's security services showed the Tupolev Tu-22M3 descending steeply before crashing. Unverified footage circulating on social media also appeared to show the aircraft going down in a wooded area near the Angara River, followed by a massive column of smoke. "The crew ejected. There…

Renée Zellweger says playing ‘Bridget Jones’ was liberating

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Renée Zellweger says playing ‘Bridget Jones’ was liberating

Oscar-winning actress Renée Zellweger has opened up about the "liberating" experience of playing "Bridget Jones" despite the massive "fixation" of audiences on the character's appearance. Zellweger was addressing the cast reunion of “Bridget Jones's Diary” at the Tribeca Film Festival during the 25th anniversary celebration of the series. "Most romantic comedy heroines are polished, and they fit a particular paradigm for beauty in that moment, and this was not the paradigm," Zellweger said. The 57-year-old actress said playing such a "messy" character was "liberating," adding that she believes the character garnered so much attention because she was…

Iran affirms, Trump calls it ‘fake news’: The 0 billion question that threatens the peace deal | World

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Iran affirms, Trump calls it ‘fake news’: The $300 billion question that threatens the peace deal | World

New Delhi: Just when months of conflict between the United States and Iran appeared to be heading towards a diplomatic resolution, a new dispute has emerged that threatens to unravel the entire process. At the centre of the controversy is a reported 300 billion dollars reconstruction-linked package that Iran considers a critical part of any lasting agreement. Tehran reportedly says this is essential if it is to formally end a conflict that rattled the Middle East, disrupted global oil markets and brought the region dangerously close to a wider war. But US President Donald Trump has publicly rejected reports that…

10 baby girl names meaning strength, bravery and determination

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10 baby girl names meaning strength, bravery and determination

Alessia is an Italian name meaning "defender" or "protector." It conveys strength, determination and the willingness to stand up for what is right, while maintaining a graceful and modern charm.Names inspired by strength, bravery and determination celebrate qualities that can empower a child throughout her life. Whether it is the resilience represented by Adira, the noble strength of Audrey or the protective spirit of Alessia, each name carries a meaningful message. Choosing a name with such significance can be a beautiful way to honour the values of courage, perseverance and confidence for the years ahead. (All Image Credits: Canva)

Jharkhand gets new Advocate General as Rajiv Ranjan resigns

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Jharkhand gets new Advocate General as Rajiv Ranjan resigns

Senior advocate Rohitashya Roy was appointed as Jharkhand's new Advocate General on Sunday, following the unexpected resignation of incumbent Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan earlier in the day. Chief Minister Hemant Soren accepted Ranjan’s resignation before the state Law Department issued an official notification confirming Roy’s appointment. The abrupt leadership change in the state's top legal office has triggered political speculation, with no official explanation offered for Ranjan’s departure. Ranjan had served as the state's Advocate General since February 2020, shortly after the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led coalition assumed power following the 2019 Assembly elections. During his…

Eight killed after B-52 Bomber crashes at US Air Force base in California; all about the aircraft | World

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Eight killed after B-52 Bomber crashes at US Air Force base in California; all about the aircraft | World

California: As many as eight persons were killed after a US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed moments after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. The incident took place during a routine test mission. The aircraft went down at about 11:20 am on Monday, shortly after departing the runway at the military installation, located north of Los Angeles. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, but aerial images showed the bomber had been almost completely destroyed by the impact and the intense fire that followed. Black smoke billowed over a large section of scorched desert land near…