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US targets Iranian assets in Goruk, Qeshm Island against ‘drone threats’: Why these strikes matter? | World

US targets Iranian assets in Goruk, Qeshm Island against ‘drone threats’: Why these strikes matter? | World

Tehran: It appears that fresh tensions are brewing in the Middle East with the United States (US) and Iran striking each other despite attempts of peace negotiations. The US said it has targeted Iranian military infrastructure in the Goruk and on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz to defend itself against 'drone attacks'. In a statement on micro-blogging site X (formerly Twitter), the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes were conducted by the American military in response to the four drones that were launched by Iran. The CENTCOM described them as "one-way attack" drones that were launched toward…
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Sharon Stone says ex-husband’s anger ended their marriage

Sharon Stone says ex-husband’s anger ended their marriage

Actress Sharon Stone has opened up about a deeply personal chapter in her life, revealing that her decision to undergo a bilateral mastectomy after doctors discovered a large breast tumour ultimately led to the breakdown of her marriage. ย  Speaking on a recent episode of David Begnaud's podcast 'The Person Who Believed in Me', the actress recalled the frightening period when doctors feared that a massive tumour in her breast was cancerous and advised immediate surgery. ย  According to Stone, the tumour was alarmingly large. "One of them was bigger than the size of my entire left breast," she said,…
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India vs Tajiskistan Live: When and where to watch in India? | Football

India vs Tajiskistan Live: When and where to watch in India? | Football

New Delhi: After a disappointing outing in the Unity Cup, where India lost both their games in England, the team will engage in an international friendly assignment against Tajikistan in Hisor on June 5. Both sides are scheduled to meet again on June 9 at the Hisor Central Stadium. The fixtures form a two-match series in the city, which also hosted India last year during their participation in the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup. That tournament marked Khalid Jamilโ€™s first outing as head coach after taking charge of the national side. Notably, in the Unity Cup, India suffered…
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Will Iran play FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in USA amid ongoing war? White House gives indication | Football

Will Iran play FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in USA amid ongoing war? White House gives indication | Football

New Delhi: Iran's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup received a significant boost after the country's national football team was granted visas to enter the United States. There was tremendous doubt about their participation in the global event, which is less than a week away now.ย  The development came after uncertainty over travel documentation had cast doubt on the squad's preparations. Iranian ambassador to Mexico Abolfazl Pasandideh had indicated on Thursday that the team was still awaiting approval to enter the United States. A White House official later confirmed that the visas had subsequently been issued. The delay prompted…
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Upi Payments In Cambodia: Cambodia becomes 9th country to accept UPI payments: What Indian travellers need to know |

Upi Payments In Cambodia: Cambodia becomes 9th country to accept UPI payments: What Indian travellers need to know |

Good news for Indian travellers planning a trip to Cambodia! In a bid to boost cross-border digital payments and tourism, Cambodia has officially become the ninth country to accept UPI payments. This means Indian travellers can make payments using India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), making things so much easier. The move is expected to make travel across the Southeast Asian nation more convenient. This comes as a partnership between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the global arm of India's National Payments Corporation, and Cambodia's ACLEDA Bank. Under this, Indian travellers can use their present UPI-enabled apps to make QR-code payments…
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17 wickets fall on Day 2 of Lord’s Test, New Zealand need 218 runs to seal win | Cricket

17 wickets fall on Day 2 of Lord’s Test, New Zealand need 218 runs to seal win | Cricket

London: If a Test match is over by three days on sub-continent pitches, hell usually breaks loose in England and Australia. There are talks of protecting the game and the format. No such discussions, however, took place in the first Test between England and New Zealand at the iconic Lordโ€™s. 33 wickets fell across the first two days of the Test and in all likelihood, it will be over in the first or second session of Day 2.ย  New Zealand need 218 more runs to seal the win, while England require seven more wickets. The day started with the visitors…
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AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday filed his nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Karnataka at the Vidhana Soudha complex.

AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday filed his nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Karnataka at the Vidhana Soudha complex.

All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday filed his nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Karnataka at the Vidhana Soudha complex. Kharge is the Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, and his term in the Upper House of Parliament is coming to an end on June 25. ย  Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi flew from New Delhi to Bengaluru to accompany the AICC party president to file his papers. Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, former CM Siddaramaiah, Congress general secretaries Randeep Singh Surjewala and K C…
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Why did Matteo Arnaldi pull out of French Open semi-final? Flavio Cobolli to contest final vs Alexander Zverev | Tennis

Why did Matteo Arnaldi pull out of French Open semi-final? Flavio Cobolli to contest final vs Alexander Zverev | Tennis

Paris: Matteo Arnaldi pulled out of the French Open semi-final just 20 minutes before his match against Flavio Cobolli. The Italian is reportedly suffering from an illness and failed to recover on time before the heavyweight clash.ย  The high-profile semi-final clash was scheduled to begin at 10:30 pm IST on Court Philippe Chatrier. Instead, the contest was called off shortly before the players were due to take the court. It eventually allowed the world number 14 Cobolli through to Sunday's Roland Garros, where he will challenge the favourite Alexander Zverev.ย  Meanwhile, Arnaldi's journey to the semi-finals lasted a total of…
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Why did Putin reject Zelenskyy’s offer for face-to-face meet? Here’s what Russian President said | World

Why did Putin reject Zelenskyy’s offer for face-to-face meet? Here’s what Russian President said | World

Moscow: Amid ongoing war between both the countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal to have a face-to-face meeting. Speaking at the international economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg, Putin described Zelenskyy's open letter proposing the meeting as "boorish." "Is it a way to create conditions for personal meetings and talks, or create an environment which makes any personal meetings impossible?" he said. "I think it's the second." He said that he sees "no point" in the meeting. Putin earlier saidย Russia is "ready and willing" to reach an agreement with Ukraine Earlier…
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India vs Afghanistan Live telecast: When and where to watch IND vs AFG one-off Test on TV and streaming? | Cricket

India vs Afghanistan Live telecast: When and where to watch IND vs AFG one-off Test on TV and streaming? | Cricket

New Delhi: India's focus shifts back to Test cricket this week as they host Afghanistan in a one-off match beginning on June 6. The fixture arrives just days after the conclusion of the IPL season, requiring several Indian players to quickly adapt from the demands of T20 cricket to the longer format. While the contest does not form part of the World Test Championship, it serves as an early checkpoint ahead of a packed schedule that includes future assignments against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Australia. The match also provides another glimpse into the evolution of a side that has…
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