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Trump says Hormuz blockade to be lifted as US, Iran reach peace deal; agreement to be signed on June 19 | World

Trump says Hormuz blockade to be lifted as US, Iran reach peace deal; agreement to be signed on June 19 | World

Washington: In a move that could finally pave the way for peace in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday (local time) that the United States and Iran have finalised the peace agreement, congratulating all parties that were involved in the peace negotiations. In a post on Truth Social, the 80-year-old Republican leader also announced that the naval blockade on Strait of Hormuz will be lifted. Soon after his announcement, oil rates plunged by 4.39 per cent to USD 81.15 a barrel, but experts still believe that it would take months for the situation to normalise. "I…
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Working Mother Guilt: I spoke to three modern mothers about a feeling no one warned them about: The working-mother guilt

Working Mother Guilt: I spoke to three modern mothers about a feeling no one warned them about: The working-mother guilt

I spoke to three modern mothers about a feeling no one warned them about: The working-mother guilt This comes from one of the vivid memories from my earlier workplace. On what seemed like a normal office day, news broke that several schools across Delhi had received bomb blast threats. As a precautionary measure, classes were cancelled for the rest of the day, and parents were asked to pick up their children from school. Certainly, the disturbing news concerned me. But for parents, the fear was more personal. Amidst the chaos, my attention shifted towards one of my older female colleagues.…
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20 TMC rebel MPs shift to NCPI, align with NDA bloc

20 TMC rebel MPs shift to NCPI, align with NDA bloc

A group of 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs on Sunday formally joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), marking a sharp escalation in the internal split within the party and aligning themselves with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Parliament. ย  The move comes as the dissident MPs opted to bypass procedural hurdles involved in forming a separate parliamentary group in the Lok Sabha. According to sources, the MPs will now operate under the NCPI banner while continuing to extend support to the NDA at the Centre. ย  The NCPI, a relatively marginal political outfit with limited…
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Elizabeth Olsen is pregnant with baby number 1

Elizabeth Olsen is pregnant with baby number 1

Actor Elisabeth Olsen and her musician husband Robbie Arnett are set to embrace parenthood. ย  Olsen, known for playing the iconic role of Wanda Maximoff/ Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was spotted in Los Angeles at All Time Restaurant earlier this week. ย  Dressed in a white shirt, white trousers and a hat, the actress could be seen cradling her baby bump gently. ย  Also read: Elizabeth Olsenโ€™s โ€˜Seven Sistersโ€™ to stream on Hulu ย  Olsen, 37, and Arnett 34, had a private wedding ceremony before the COVID-19 pandemic. The couple never shared the date of the wedding.…
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Harmanpreet Kaur breaks Mithali Raj’s elite record during India vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026 | Cricket

Harmanpreet Kaur breaks Mithali Raj’s elite record during India vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026 | Cricket

Birmingham: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur became the leading run-scorer for India in Women's T20 World Cup history during the team's clash against Pakistan at Edgbaston. Harmanpreet went past the previous record held by Mithali Raj, who had amassed 726 runs in 24 tournament matches. Entering the contest needing just one run to claim the milestone, Harmanpreet surpassed the mark in the fourth over and took sole possession of the record. Most runs for India in T20 World Cup history: Meanwhile, Harmanpreet arrived on the crease in the fourth over of the game, after Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues departed early.…
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Germany decimate Curacao to kick off FIFA World Cup campaign, register 7-1 victory | Football

Germany decimate Curacao to kick off FIFA World Cup campaign, register 7-1 victory | Football

New Delhi: Germany kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2062 campaign by taking on Curacao. The two sides met at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 14th, and while many anticipated Germany to register a dominant victory, the side did just that, blowing Curaรงao out of the stadium.ย  Germany opened the scoring with Felix Nmecha scoring a brilliant goal in the 6th minute of the game. Germany then went after their opponents from the get-go, attacking them left and right. However, Curacao found a moment of inspiration in between.ย  Doing the unthinkable, Curacao brought joy to the fans chanting…
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Harmanpreet Kaur opens up after India defeat Pakistan to kick off Women’s T20 World Cup campaign | Cricket

Harmanpreet Kaur opens up after India defeat Pakistan to kick off Women’s T20 World Cup campaign | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team performed brilliantly against Pakistan to kick off their Womenโ€™s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. The two sides met at Edgbaston in Birmingham for the clash, and the Women in Blue managed to register a 64-run victory to win the game.ย  The clash began with Idnia coming in to bat first after winning the toss. Thanks to some good showings by Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Richa Ghosh, India managed to post a total of 170 runs in the first innings of the game.ย  The side then limited Pakistan to just 106 runs, registering a brilliant…
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‘Very impressive’: Former India cricketer weighs in on Gurnoor Brar’s debut after win in 1st AFG ODI | Cricket

‘Very impressive’: Former India cricketer weighs in on Gurnoor Brar’s debut after win in 1st AFG ODI | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team got off to a great start to the ongoing ODI series against Afghanistan. The two sides met at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala for the clash, and India managed to register a seven-wicket win. The clash was also a day for the debutants.ย  Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey made their international debut in the clash, and both stars managed to take three wickets each as India registered a comfortable victory. Speaking on the same, former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer took centre stage and talked about the performance of Brar.ย  He talked about how he has…
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India women get off to stellar start to Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, defeat Pakistan by 64 runs | Cricket

India women get off to stellar start to Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, defeat Pakistan by 64 runs | Cricket

Birmingham: The 6th game of the ongoing Womenโ€™s T20 World Cup 2026 saw India women taking on Pakistan women. The two sides met at Edgbaston in Birmingham on June 14th, and India managed to put in a brilliant performance and registered a dominant win.ย  The clash began with India coming in to bat first after winning the toss. The side opened its innings with Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana coming out to bat. While Shafali departed on a score of six runs, Smriti put in a good showing, scoring 68 runs to her name.ย  Jemimah Rodrigues departed after scoring one…
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Deepti Sharma achieves huge feat after exceptional performance against Pakistan women in Birmingham | Cricket

Deepti Sharma achieves huge feat after exceptional performance against Pakistan women in Birmingham | Cricket

New Delhi: India women got off to a brilliant start to their Womenโ€™s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. The side took on Pakistan women at Edgbaston in Birmingham on June 14th, and the game saw India coming in to bat first and posting a total of 170 runs in the first innings of the game after a brilliant knock by Smriti Mandhana and contributions by Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh.ย  However, it was the performance of star all-rounder Deepti Sharma that stood out for the team. While not being able to make an impact with the bat, Deepti went on…
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