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Cong slams govt over ‘Islamabad MoU’, calls it setback for India

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Cong slams govt over ‘Islamabad MoU’, calls it setback for India

Hours after the United States and Iran signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the ongoing West Asia conflict, the Congress on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Centre’s foreign policy, alleging that the development reflects Pakistan’s growing global influence and undermines India’s diplomatic interests. Reacting to the agreement signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said the very naming of the document as the “Islamabad MoU” underscores Pakistan’s “newfound regional standing and global influence.” In a post on X, Ramesh…

BCCI remain tight-lipped around Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma as India gear up for ODI World Cup 2027 | Cricket

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Jun

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BCCI remain tight-lipped around Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma as India gear up for ODI World Cup 2027 | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team has been in exceptional form of late; the Men in Blue just might be peaking at the right time, with the ODI World Cup 2027 on the horizon. The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is working on the roadmap for the World Cup next year, and fans only have one question on their minds. I.e., the inclusion of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Speaking on the same, the BCCI's secretary, Devajit Saikia, came forward and remained tight-lipped on any plans, claiming that the discussions are strictly for the boardroom and cannot be…

Gold falls to Rs 1.45 lakh per 10 grams, silver drops by over Rs 9,000 per kg on MCX | Check city-wise rates | Markets

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Jun

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Gold falls to Rs 1.45 lakh per 10 grams, silver drops by over Rs 9,000 per kg on MCX | Check city-wise rates | Markets

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures tumbled on Friday, June 19, 2026, amid a strong dollar and hawkish signal from the US Federal Reserve. The gold August 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a drop of Rs 2,134 or 1.42 per cent at Rs 1,47,175 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,49,309. It fell further to touch an intraday low of Rs 1,45,710, a drop of Rs 3,599 or 2.41 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,46,698 with a drop of Rs 2,611 or 1.75 per cent. In between,…

Ismael Kone ruled out of Canada’s remaining FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with freak injury | Football

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Jun

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Ismael Kone ruled out of Canada’s remaining FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with freak injury | Football

New Delhi: Co-hosts of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Canada, after beginning their tournament with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia, have registered their first win of the season. The side took on Qatar in their second game and demolished the side, registering a 6-0 victory. However, despite the magnificent win, one of the game's biggest moments was the injury to Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone. The incident happened in the eighth minute of the second half. A poor challenge by Qatar’s Assim Madibo saw Kone’s World Cup campaign end. He is expected to be out for 3-4 months, and Madibo,…

US-Iran peace deal under shadow as Israeli strikes kill 16 in Lebanon | World

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Jun

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US-Iran peace deal under shadow as Israeli strikes kill 16 in Lebanon | World

New Delhi: Just a day after the United States and Iran announced a landmark peace agreement aimed at ending hostilities across the Middle East, southern Lebanon witnessed one of the deadliest nights in recent months. According to Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA), Israeli air strikes and artillery shelling killed at least 16 people across the Nabatieh district. Several others were reported injured, while some remain missing under the rubble. The attacks reportedly targeted multiple towns and residential areas during the night. NNA described the assault as one of the most intense bombardments in the region in recent times. Israeli artillery…

This logistics stock to be in focus as company secures import break bulk project from state-run BHEL | Markets

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This logistics stock to be in focus as company secures import break bulk project from state-run BHEL | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of Tiger Logistics (India) Limited, an international logistics solutions provider, will be in focus today as the company has secured a new import break bulk logistics contract from state-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). The public sector giant has awarded the contract to manage complex international freight operations. According to the information shared with the exchanges, the new order is valued at around Rs 4 crore. The company said that the new contract builds on its existing relationship with one of India's largest public-sector engineering and manufacturing enterprises. "As part of projects allocated by BHEL in the last…

Faf du Plessis leads from the front, smashes quickfire century to take Texas Super Kings over the line | Cricket

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Faf du Plessis leads from the front, smashes quickfire century to take Texas Super Kings over the line | Cricket

New Delhi: The MLC (Major League Cricket) 2026 season began with Texas Super Kings taking on Seattle Orcas. The two sides met at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on June 19, and the game belonged entirely to veteran South Africa batter Faf du Plessis. The clash began with Seattle Orcas coming in to bat first, and the side’s openers took the game straight to the attack. Tim Seifert completed his century, scoring 104 runs in 66 deliveries, with Shayan Jahangir amassing 78 runs in 47 deliveries as Orcas posted a total of 220 runs in the first innings of…

Infosys Share Price: Stock crashes 8%, TCS, Wipro, HCL Tech too in red – Here’s why | Markets

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Jun

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Infosys Share Price: Stock crashes 8%, TCS, Wipro, HCL Tech too in red – Here’s why | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of Infosys crashed over 8 per cent on Friday, June 19, 2026, as IT stocks are under pressure following a sharp overnight sell-off in Accenture. The counter opened with a gap-down, falling 5.7 per cent to Rs 1,063.05 from the previous close of Rs 1,127.25 on the BSE. It continued to decline amid profit booking and touched an intraday low of Rs 1,030.35, down Rs 96.9, or 8.6 per cent. This is also the stock's fresh 52-week low. The 52-week high of the stock is Rs 1,727.85, hit on February 3, 2026. Last seen, the stock was trading at…

Star pacer added to India’s squad for third ODI against Afghanistan; Check details | Cricket

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Star pacer added to India’s squad for third ODI against Afghanistan; Check details | Cricket

New Delhi: In a major development, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has come forward and announced the addition of star pacer Harshit Rana to India’s ODI squad for the third and final game of the ongoing series against Afghanistan. It is worth noting that Harshit Rana has completed his rehabilitation at the BCCI CoE (Centre of Excellence) and will hope to put in a good showing in the upcoming game. It is interesting to note that Harshit Rana injured his knee in the build-up to the T20 World Cup 2026. He was ruled out of the…

US lifts naval blockade of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei claims Trump signed peace deal in desperation | Updates | World

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Jun

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US lifts naval blockade of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei claims Trump signed peace deal in desperation | Updates | World

Washington: A day after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei launched a sharp attack on US President Donald Trump, claiming the American leader was "desperate" for a deal and had used "all kinds of leverage" to secure it. In his first public remarks since the draft agreement was signed, Mojtaba told the Iranian people on Thursday that he had initially opposed the deal "as a matter of principle" but ultimately approved it after receiving assurances from President Masoud Pezeshkian and members of Iran's Supreme National Security Council…