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An opinion article criticised pro-Khalistan activists who disrupted an Indian High Commission outreach event in London, arguing that such actions contradict Sikh values of service, dialogue and compassion. The piece said intimidation and disruption weaken causes rather than advancing meaningful democratic engagement

BRS working president KT Rama Rao interacted with members of the Singapore NRI community during his Malaysia visit, discussing urban planning, governance and development models. Participants explored best practices from Singapore and Malaysia that could be adapted to support Telangana's future growth

Artificial intelligence has become the leading cause of job cuts in the US in 2026, accounting for nearly 40% of layoffs in May. AI-linked reductions have already surpassed the combined total of the previous two years, with tech sectors hardest hit

Foreign portfolio investors withdrew nearly ₹43,000 crore from Indian equities in early June, pushing total outflows in 2026 to ₹2.67 lakh crore. Experts cite rupee depreciation, weak earnings and global capital shift toward AI and technology stocks as key reasons

OpenAI is reportedly planning a major overhaul of ChatGPT to evolve it into a super app integrating coding tools, AI agents and partner services. The move targets enterprise growth and increased revenue as the company prepares for a potential IPO

Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal described India–Nepal ties as “historical and wonderful” while calling for deeper cooperation in connectivity, energy, trade and tourism. During his India visit, both sides reviewed development projects and discussed strengthening bilateral and regional engagement

India and Indonesia reviewed their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the 8th Joint Commission Meeting co-chaired by S Jaishankar and Indonesian FM Sugiono. Both sides discussed trade, maritime security, digital connectivity and regional cooperation, with Jakarta expressing anticipation for PM Modi’s visit

Elon Musk has highlighted India's declining fertility rate after data showed the country's total fertility rate fell to 1.9 births per woman, below replacement level. Experts cite urbanisation, education and changing family preferences as key factors behind the trend.

Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea for the first time in nearly seven years to meet Kim Jong Un. The talks aim to strengthen China–North Korea ties amid shifting alliances involving Russia, nuclear policy concerns, and regional geopolitical competition

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