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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAs losses stink, Air India to stop laundry service for crew at hotels abroad from July
Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly loan installments with a loan calculator. • Estimate returns on SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) wit…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsForget Peloton. Race to This 25% Off Deal on Hydrow’s Rowing Machine (2026)
This Peloton-adjacent rowing machine gamifies your workout to a satisfying effect, and it’s up to 25 percent off right now for Prime Day.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsPolymarket says hackers stole users’ funds
The prediction market giant Polymarket said it's refunding users who had funds stolen due to a third-party breach.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Blood-stained axe, cutter, burnt face': Couple found dead inside car in Madhya Pradesh
A young couple, Ritik Soni and Muskan Jain, were discovered deceased in a car near Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh. Police found a pistol, bloodied axe, and cutter at the scene, invest…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSuvendu govt likely to introduce UCC bill in assembly on Monday
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The West Bengal government will table a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill on Monday, incorporating Assam-style provisions…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsXbox follows Apple with price increases
The company says the increases are being driven by rising memory and console storage prices, with costs more than 2.5x higher than previous levels.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipJamie Dimon Isn’t Leaving JPMorgan—and It’s Costing the Bank a Fortune
The nation’s biggest bank recently promoted two possible successors, lost one longtime contender, and handed out $100 million in retention awards.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS Supreme Court sides with Bayer over Roundup cancer suits
Bayer, which acquired Roundup in 2018, said the decision is good for science and farmers. The Supreme Court's ruling was met with backlash from both Republicans and Democrats.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsGulmarg’s gondola ride resumes after a month
Here are four clear and concise bullet points summarizing the article: • The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, reopened Gulmarg's popular gondola ride. • The cable…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNew evidence casts doubt on RFK Jr testimony before Senate
Kennedy repeatedly said 2019 Samoa trip had ‘nothing to do with vaccines’. An email from his then colleague says they were on a vaccine-related ‘mission’New evidence has emerged t…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCommanding Officer, Major among 30 named in FIR over ‘assault, rioting’ by Army at J&K police station
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • An FIR was filed against 30+ Army personnel, including the CO of 17 Rashtriya Rifles and a Major. • The accusati…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralNBC News reporter in Venezuela says people she knows might be missing under rubble
Ana Vanessa Herrero, reporting for NBC News in Venezuela, sheds light on the hundreds of people looking for loved ones who might be missing under the rubble after two major earthq…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAnthropic Accused Alibaba of a Distillation Attack. Here’s What That Means—and Why It’s So Dangerous
Earlier this month, Anthropic sent a letter to U.S. senators informing them about the large attack.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsLucknow building fire: Artist’s anniversary sketch for parents reaches them after his death
A poignant sketch of parents, intended as a wedding anniversary gift, became a heartbreaking memento for Shatruhan Lal and Santosh Kumari after their 24-year-old son, 3D artist Ni…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRam Temple ‘donation theft’ case: FIR filed against 8, including cash counting in-charge
An FIR has been filed against eight individuals, including a cash-counting in-charge, following allegations of embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. A Special Inves…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsGlobal Warming Upends London Climate Week
The extreme heat smothering Europe has upended Climate Week in London.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsYoung people avoiding the news, Reuters report
An alarming number of young people are turning away from the news, according to the Reuters Digital News Report presented at DW's Global Media Forum. Despite this, the report's au…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsNotion Mail shuts down amid agent takeover
The company said it is discontinuing its email inbox in favor of its AI agent offering as users are increasingly handing over the reins of their email to the agents.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsLatin America: Why are voters turning to the right?
Far-right populists seem to be on the rise in Latin America after defeating leftist candidates in a number of recent presidential elections. Why are they so popular? And are they …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy 90 Percent of Companies Are Failing Their Most Experienced Female Workers
A quiet health crisis is catching employers completely off guard—and driving senior women out the door at the peak of their earning power.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Passport, Aadhaar, voter ID — what proves your citizenship? | Above the Fold | 25.06.2026
In this episode, we examine the debate over whether a passport proves citizenship and what documents actually establish citizenship rights. We also cover the deadly earthquakes in…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWashington Reflecting Pool now under surveillance as Trump blames vandals for green algae
National Guard troops patrol the area around the roughly 2,000-foot-long (610-meter) basin on Washington’s National Mall in groups of threes and fours
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWomen alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations
More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWant to die as an Indian: Andhra woman gives up US citizenship at 94
Here are four concise bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers sifts through global events 24/7. • The team prioritizes accuracy,…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipConsumers Said Roundup’s Weedkiller Should Have Included a Cancer Warning. The Supreme Court Just Sided With the Company
The 7–2 ruling could shrink the company’s liability and give regulated businesses a stronger shield against state failure-to-warn claims.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention centre has closed, Florida governor DeSantis says
“Alligator Alcatraz”, the remote Florida immigration detention centre that faced harsh criticism for its conditions, has shut down nearly a year after opening, Governor Ron DeSant…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDisney agreed to pay $50 million to subscribers of YouTube TV, AT&T TV Now
Disney has agreed to a $50 million settlement to resolve antitrust claims that it artificially boosted live TV streaming prices. The lawsuit alleged Disney leveraged its market po…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘Pit bulls guarded us, we were beaten like dogs’: Rescued bonded labourers from UP recall horror
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The journalist has two decades of experience working with major news organizations. • He serves as Principal Correspo…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHoroscope today: Daily astrological predictions for June 26, 2026
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for June 26, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran: UK Navy reports cargo vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz
The reported attack has caused the UN maritime agency to halt its evacuations of seafarers stranded in the Gulf. Meanwhile, Rubio is finishing up his Mideast tour.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhat Small Businesses Need to Know About GEO
As AI-driven search evolves, small businesses don’t need to outspend larger competitors, but they do need to think differently about credibility and discoverability.
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRubio’s new job? Selling Trump’s Iran deal to a worried Gulf.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Arab Gulf leaders to reassure them that U.S. isn’t cutting them out of negotiations with Tehran.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUkraine, Poland smooth over WW2 dispute at Gdansk aid forum
Ukraine and its European allies are looking to encourage investment in Kyiv's post-war recovery. The first tranche of an EU loan has already arrived with more deals on the table. …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow a TikTok-Famous Dish Helped LongHorn Steakhouse Finally Beat Olive Garden
The chain just hit $1 billion in quarterly sales for the first time.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump backs ‘Six Assurances’ to Taiwan but no arms sale timeline, US diplomat says
The top US diplomat for East Asia sought to reassure Taiwan that Washington stood by its “Six Assurances” despite US President Donald Trump’s earlier dismissal of the policy, but …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTarique Rahman in China: Bangladesh discusses Teesta project in Beijing
China has said the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project would include dredging of more than 100 km of the river, which would allow better management of th…
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMigrants not entitled to apply for asylum while standing on Mexico side of border, Supreme Court rules
The 6-3 decision clears the way for the Trump administration to resume allowing federal agents at the border to turn back asylum seekers before they enter.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Grave mistake': Kuki-Zo Council apologises for killing 6 abducted Nagas in Manipur
In a significant development, the Kuki Zo Council has publicly apologized for the killing of six abducted Naga civilians, calling it a "grave mistake" driven by emotion. This remo…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Bezos-Backed Startup Just Launched America’s Cheapest EV. There’s No Touchscreen or Radio, but Customers Are Lining Up
Slate Auto revealed the pricing on its bare-bones new electric truck. Is minimalism about to have a moment?
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsLiner of Trump’s reflecting pool was cut with sharp blade, National Park Service says
A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a US$16 mi…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPlaying Sooryavanshi at expense of a run-scorer would be 'unfair', says India coach
Speaking on the eve of the match, Kotak praised the teenager's ability but said team selection must also be fair to players who have already been scoring runs.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsA Fatal Tesla Crash in Texas Sets Up a Legal Showdown
Did Full Self-Driving (Supervised), Tesla’s driver assistance feature, play a role in a woman’s death?
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & Startupsa16z-backed Base Power is offering cheaper electricity to the power grid that needs it most
Base Power is skipping the PJM's troubled interconnection queue by placing its batteries at people's homes, offering backup services in exchange.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS is ‘superhero’, China ‘supervillain’ in global AI contest, American officials warn
US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast warned that “America is the superhero” and China the “supervillain” in the contest for global artificial intelligence (AI) l…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsOn the ground and online, Venezuelans desperately search for missing relatives.
Friends and family of those in the earthquake zone were turning to social media and heading to affected neighborhoods as they awaited an official rescue response.
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