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A 28-year-old Telangana native, Anshul Kuncha, was shot dead in Philadelphia while delivering pizzas after receiving a suspected fake order. His family alleges he was lured into a trap. Indian consular officials are assisting in repatriating his mortal remains.

In her memoir, Jill Biden reveals she considered purchasing a 7.5-carat synthetic diamond gifted by Narendra Modi but returned it after US officials valued it at $20,000. The episode highlights strict ethics rules governing foreign gifts received by American leaders

A shooting near the annual Old West End Festival in Toledo injured at least 12 people, including two critically. Police believe multiple shooters exchanged gunfire and are searching for suspects. The incident disrupted a major community event, prompting safety concerns from officials

Elon Musk noted that India’s birth rate has fallen below the replacement level, citing data showing the country’s fertility rate has declined to 1.9 births per woman. The trend signals a major demographic shift even as India remains the world’s most populous nation

Mirra Andreeva, 19, captured her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2. She became the youngest women’s singles champion in Paris since Monica Seles in 1992, marking a historic milestone in her career

Russian President Vladimir Putin said attempts to pressure India with sanctions would “boomerang” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He reaffirmed India’s sovereignty, highlighted defence ties, and expressed readiness to supply advanced systems like the Su-57 fighter jet

Strong lobbying by US business leaders reportedly prompted the administration to soften its stance on a green card policy that had raised concerns among employers. Officials later assured industry representatives that most work visas would remain unaffected while formal guidance is awaited

US President Donald Trump has signed a national security directive to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across military and intelligence agencies. The policy promotes rapid deployment of advanced AI systems while establishing safeguards on accountability, security, civil liberties and oversight.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s invitation for direct talks to end the war, saying he sees “no reason” for a meeting until peace terms are developed by negotiators.

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s recent visit may have raised eyebrows, but engagement with the neighbour remains a strategic necessity

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered India joint production of the Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter and renewed defence cooperation proposals. India is considering options alongside its AMCA programme, while long-standing India–Russia defence ties remain a key strategic pillar

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will not interfere in India-China relations, expressing confidence that Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping can resolve border issues amicably. He stressed Russia's ties with both nations are independent and mutually beneficial

Indian-origin entrepreneurs lead immigrant founders of US unicorns, having created or co-created 96 billion-dollar startups, according to an NFAP study. Immigrants founded 59% of American unicorns, with companies such as Perplexity AI, OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic driving innovation and jobs

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Donald Trump’s economic agenda before Congress, highlighting tax cuts, wage growth and job creation. Democrats challenged the administration over inflation, tariffs and rising household costs, exposing deep partisan divisions over the US economy

Actor James Handy, known for roles in Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, died after being stabbed at his Los Angeles home. Police arrested his girlfriend’s son, Michael Gledhill, on suspicion of murder

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said US attempts to pressure India into scaling back ties with Russia are “futile,” asserting that bilateral relations will continue to grow. He praised India’s economic growth and said trade could reach $100 billion in coming years

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 10 Palestinians, including women and children, according to local hospitals. Nine deaths occurred in overnight strikes on Gaza City, while another strike killed one person later in the day.

The 24-year-old has a chance to match Emma Raducanu's title run at the 2021 U.S. Open when she plays Andreeva in Saturday's final

Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal will visit India from June 5-7 for talks with S. Jaishankar on trade, investment, connectivity and energy cooperation. The visit comes amid recent diplomatic exchanges over Nepal's remarks on its border dispute with India

The Trump administration is shifting from campus-specific investigations to nationwide higher-education regulations, targeting issues such as DEI, admissions, transgender policies and antisemitism. Officials say the new approach will reshape thousands of institutions, while critics warn of increased federal influence over academia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Venezuela’s Acting President/Vice President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi, focusing on energy, trade and investment cooperation. The visit comes as India increases Venezuelan crude imports to diversify supplies amid disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi to strengthen bilateral ties. Discussions focused on energy security, trade, investment, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, transportation, and renewable energy, aiming to deepen cooperation between the two nations 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi during her five-day India visit. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties in energy, trade, investment, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, transportation, and renewable energy, ahead of her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi