India has achieved a major milestone in defence technology after the Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system and conducted the maiden flight test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range. The successful trials are being seen as a strong boost to India’s indigenous defence programme and long-term strategic preparedness. According to the Ministry of Defence, the

Oil Falls On Peace Deal Hopes Oil prices fell sharply on Friday, June 12, 2026 as renewed hopes for a peace agreement between Iran and the United States eased fears of prolonged disruption to global energy supplies. Brent crude dropped below $86 a barrel during trading before recovering part of its losses, while market attention remained focused on whether diplomatic progress could reduce risks around Middle

Court Rejects Delay Request A US federal judge on Friday rejected an attempt by the Kennedy Center’s board and the Justice Department to delay an order requiring President Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the Washington performing arts venue. District Judge Christopher Cooper said the administration had not shown sufficient grounds to pause the removal requirement, which followed his earlier rulin

The Trinamool Congress is facing one of its biggest internal crises in recent years as a group of rebel Lok Sabha MPs reportedly moves to seek recognition as the “real TMC” parliamentary faction. The latest twist involves a letter said to have 19 signatures but 20 serial numbers, creating suspense over a possible 20th rebel MP. The Speaker’s office has not officially confirmed receipt of the letter. However, reports say the rebel MPs

Strike Announcement US President Donald Trump said American forces killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, widely known as Niño Guerrero, in what he described as a “swift and lethal” military operation against the alleged leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang. Trump said the strike was carried out by US Southern Command and coordinated with Venezuela, but officials had not immediately released

Deportation flight reaches Central African Republic A U.S. deportation flight carrying migrants from several countries, including Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and Georgia, landed in the Central African Republic, bringing renewed attention to the Trump administration’s use of third-country deportations. The aircraft reportedly departed from Alexandria, Louisiana, stopped in Ghana and later arrived in Bangui, the capital of the Central African R

The NDA government in Andhra Pradesh is marking two years in power with a major Bahiranga Sabha in Tirupati, bringing Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and alliance leaders into the spotlight. The public meeting is expected to highlight the government’s welfare schemes, development programmes, job creation efforts and investment push since taking office. The Tirupati Sabha is likely to become a key political platform for the ruling alliance to

New Jersey ranked last in a regional business climate report from the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, as high taxes and business costs continued to weigh on employers. The New Jersey business climate report compared seven Northeast and mid-Atlantic states and placed Pennsylvania first, followed by Maryland and Delaware. New Jersey finished at the bottom for the eighth consecutive year. New Jersey business climate report highlights tax burden

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio, has welcomed a rare echidna baby, known as a puggle, after a three-year breeding effort by its animal care team. The zoo said the baby echidna was born in December and is being monitored closely as it continues to grow. The puggle joins its mother, Edna, and adds to a small North American population of echidnas living in professional care. Rare Puggle at Columbus Zoo Draws Attention Senior Speciali

A Medline warehouse fire in Tracy, California, destroyed a major medical supply distribution facility on Thursday, June 11, 2026, forcing nearby evacuations and triggering a large emergency response in San Joaquin County. The fire was reported just before 1:00 PM local time at a Medline Industries distribution facility on the 5700 block of Promontory Parkway. Firefighters arrived to find a rapidly growing roof fire at the roughly 1 million-square-foot warehouse.

Modi’s G7 invitation highlights India’s rising global role Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, 2026, after being invited as a special guest by French President Emmanuel Macron. India is not a member of the G7, but its repeated presence at the forum shows how New Delhi has become increasingly important to discussions on global economics, security, supply chains and de

Cockroach Janta Party begins nationwide youth protest India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party has launched a nationwide youth protest campaign, with hundreds of students and young supporters gathering in Pune on Thursday. The rally at Savitribai Phule Pune University marked the latest show of strength by the youth-led movement, which has quickly grown from an online protest symbol into a wider campaign on education, unemployment and government

All 28 chief ministers attend NITI Aayog meeting

A fire in a residential building in southeast Delhi’s Tughlakabad area killed three people and left two others in critical condition early Friday, June 12, 2026, officials said. The blaze was reported around 2.30 am from Gali No. 1, where flames broke out in the ground-floor parking area of a multi-storey building with five upper floors. The victims included a 22-year-old man and two women. Several residents were trapped inside the

G7 origins shaped membership criteria As world leaders prepare for the 2026 G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, attention has once again turned to a recurring question in global politics: why is China, the world's second-largest economy, not a member of the influential group? While Beijing plays a major role in global trade, manufacturing and international affairs, it remains outside the G7 framework that brings together some of the world'

National Mall markings trigger federal probe U.S. Park Police have opened an investigation after large “8647” markings appeared on the grass of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., adding a fresh flashpoint to the debate over a number sequence tied to opposition against President Donald Trump. Officials said the markings appeared as brown discoloration on the lawn near the World War II Memorial, with some digits mo

Funeral Postponed Iran has postponed the state funeral of late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, now scheduled for late June or early July, according to Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani. The delay allows the first 10 days of Muharram, a period of mourning for Imam Hussein, to conclude before the ceremony begins. Authorities anticipate one of the largest public gatherings in Iran’s history, with up to 20 million people expected to participat

US Plans Third-Country Deportations The United States is preparing to deport several migrants, including Iranians who face over a 50% chance of persecution or torture if returned to their home country, to the Central African Republic (CAR). Reports indicate that other nationalities, including Syrians, Afghans, and a Turkish national, are also included in the planned deportations.

A Pentagon air quality issue prompted a shelter-in-place order and hazardous materials response on Thursday, June 11, 2026, officials said. The response involved Arlington County Fire and EMS units, including the department’s Hazardous Materials Team, supporting the Pentagon Force Protection Agency’s Hazmat Team during what officials described as a hazardous materials incident. Pentagon Air Quality Issue Triggers Shelter-in-Pl

South Korea has imposed a record privacy fine on Coupang after a large-scale data leak exposed customer information and triggered fresh concerns about ecommerce security. The breach reportedly involved names, phone numbers, delivery addresses and purchase history, making it one of the most serious customer data exposure cases linked to the country’s online retail industry. The Personal Information Protection Commission said its investiga