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Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

Minecraft Chaos Cubed update release date, features and more details

Mojang has officially announced Minecraft's Chaos Cubed update, set for release on June 16, 2026. This highly anticipated update introduces the new Sulfur Caves biome with unique …

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

Watch: Russia's 'fire-and-forget' $500 Yolka drone hunter that fits in soldier's hand

New footage shows Russian forces deploying the "Yolka" interceptor drone system in combat, a low-cost weapon designed to counter enemy reconnaissance and FPV drones. This handheld…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

AMD CEO shares advice from an IBM exec that convinced her to join a struggling firm

AMD CEO Lisa Su credits a pivotal piece of advice from her IBM days – 'run toward problems' – for shaping her leadership. This encouragement to tackle the toughest challenges prof…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

'I'm worried about ... ': De Villiers' big concern for RCB ahead of IPL final vs GT

Despite Royal Challengers Bengaluru's dominant Qualifier 1 win, former star AB de Villiers expressed concern over Gujarat Titans' formidable bowling attack heading into the IPL 20…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

Israel captures strategic Lebanon castle in deepest incursion in 26 years

Israeli troops have captured the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest incursion in over 26 years. This territorial gain occurred despite an existin…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

From heatwave precautions to community service: PM Modi's top quotes from Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Modi's Mann Ki Baat highlighted inspiring social service, water conservation, and sports achievements. He celebrated India's mango heritage, urged heatwave precauti…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

Gunfire in Himachal's Kasol: Tourist shoots local youth after argument, video goes viral

Four tourists from Punjab were arrested and a fifth is being sought after a local youth was shot in the leg during a violent altercation in Kasol. The incident, which occurred Sat…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

4 dead in south Delhi building collapse

A four-storey building collapsed near Saket Metro Station in south Delhi, killing at least four people and injuring several others. Rescue operations are underway with fears that …

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

Nvidia CEO leaves a 'timeless note' outside bathroom wall in Taiwan's capital

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's reputation as a street-food influencer grew with a playful bathroom wall note at Taipei's Raohe Street Night Market. His global culinary trail, from Vie…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

As ACs run nonstop in 45°C heat, are Delhi homes facing a growing fire hazard?

Delhi-NCR's sweltering heat is pushing ACs to their limits, sparking a rise in dangerous fires. Faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, and poor maintenance are increasingly causing A…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

Rajat Patidar: The injury replacement turned captain who changed the fate of RCB

Soft-spoken away from the spotlight and measured in his demeanour, Rajat Patidar never fit the image of a franchise-defining superstar. Yet the injury replacement who once went un…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

With assets worth Rs 1,413 crore, DK Shivakumar set to become India's richest CM

Karnataka's D K Shivakumar has become the wealthiest chief minister in India, with declared assets totaling Rs 1,413 crore. His wealth has significantly increased since 2008, larg…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

How Middle East conflict is rewriting your kitchen math — Explained in 10 charts

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are directly impacting household budgets, driving up prices for everyday essentials like cooking oil, milk, and bread. Soaring global crud…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

'I was hit with duce ball': After Abhishek, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee attacked in Hooghly

TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee alleged he was attacked by BJP workers near Chanditala Police Station in West Bengal's Hooghly district while submitting a deputation on post-poll viole…

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

DHS Green Card Policy Update 2026: What you need to know

Read to know more about the latest USCIS green card rules.

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

U.S. military fires on Gambia-flagged ship violating Iran blockade

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees forces in the West Asia region, said the strike occurred on May 29 after the M/V Lian Star failed to respond to more than 20 warnings

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

China's factory activity slows in May, raising questions over its economy

The official manufacturing purchasing managers index moderated to 50 from 50.3 in April, according to the National Bureau of Statistic

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

U.S. says three killed in ‘narco’ boat strike

The latest attack brings the total number of those killed to over 200 — according to an AFP tally — since the Trump administration began its offensive in September.

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Sri Lanka raise fuel prices after IMF loan installment

Sri Lanka raises fuel prices by 6% after the International Monetary Fund released a $695 million instalment of a $2.9 billion bailout loan

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Trump lashes out at Pope Leo XIV over Vatican meeting with ‘useless’ Chicago mayor

U.S. President Donald Trump attached screenshots of social media updates previously uploaded by Mr. Johnson on X, which documented the mayor’s audience with the head of the Cathol…

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Japan Defence Chief takes swipe at China at security meet

Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan has quickened its pivot towards a more proactive defence policy, further shaking off — with U.S. encouragement — its pacifist outlook in…

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Israeli Army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years

The capture of Beaufort Castle near the city of Nabatiyeh came after days of intense fighting and airstrikes in nearby villages, where Israeli troops fought Hezbollah members in t…

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons

Any tweaks to the proposal could prolong even further an agreement to formally end the West Asia war and open the Strait of Hormuz maritime route after weeks of efforts to secure …

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

U.S. chemical spill: Death toll rises to 11

Death toll increases to 11 as rescuers recovered the bodies of nine missing people after the chemical spill at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, Washington

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

New Science Proves We’re Saying 120,000 Fewer Words a Year. That’s Like an Entire Novel

Over the full span, daily spoken words dropped about 28 percent, from roughly 16,600 to about 11,900.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

AI Changed the Rules. The Best Marketers Are Playing a Completely Different Game

There’s a big difference between using AI and being AI-first.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Google’s AI-First Overhaul Annoys Users So Much They Are Actually Switching Search Engines

DuckDuckGO CEO says Google is “force-feeding” AI to users.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Reddit Is a Goldmine for Customer Pain Points. Here’s How Savvy Founders Use It to Find Their Best Product Ideas

If you know where to look, Reddit is essentially a live feed of unfiltered voice-of-customer data that most of your competitors are probably ignoring.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Gallup’s Latest Data Reveals a Growing Crisis Among Young Workers

The American dream used to feel ambitious. For many young workers, it now feels uncertain.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Launching a Consulting Business? Here’s How to Tell High-Paying Clients From Low-Paying Ones

Watch out for these red flags when talking to prospective clients.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Software Companies Are Making Weird Physical Objects Now. Here’s Why

Even if your business just produces software, you might want to consider selling unique merchandise too—just avoid the generic swag.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

How Did Anthropic Become More Valuable Than OpenAI? Here’s the Answer, in Just 1 Word

Anthropic’s rise over OpenAI is a classic case study in emotional intelligence.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Most Effective Leaders Don’t Start Their Days in Their Inboxes

Your morning email habit might be costing you more focus than you realize.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Online Mentions of Burnout Jumped 65 Percent Earlier This Year—and Gen-Z Has a New Rule for Coping With It

Instead of embracing hustle culture, younger workers are taking a different approach to their careers.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

This Founder Spent Hours Copy-Pasting Contracts Into Slides. It Sparked a $100 Million Idea

Brandon Card left Microsoft, Oracle, and IBM to solve a problem hiding inside every Fortune 500 company. Today, Terzo AI has raised over $40 million and counts the biggest enterpr…

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Why Employee Partnership Drives Faster Business Growth

Companies don’t need more rock stars. They need systems that let more people shine.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Whoop CEO Exposes the Real Reason Behind Tech Layoffs: AI Is a ‘Scapegoat’ for Executives

In a recent interview with Inc., Will Ahmed, the founder and CEO of Whoop, revealed why he thinks so many leaders use AI as an excuse for mass firings.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The 1 Question Leaders Should Ask Before Buying Another Productivity Tool

If your employees are exhausted by 3 p.m., the problem may not be people but systems.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Simple Mindset Shift Helping Nomadic Founders Build Better Businesses

Hustle culture is out. Peak performance, boundaries, and health are in.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Clever Trick Hackers Are Using to Break Into Signal Accounts

Posing as Signal’s support team, scammers are asking users for their recovery keys—a ploy to download and decipher encrypted communications stored in the cloud.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Surprising Power of Just Keeping It Real in Business

Authenticity isn’t a vibe. It’s a business strategy that compounds.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

You’ve Been Thinking About ‘Impossible’ All Wrong

The biggest barrier to breakthroughs is usually what you assume is true.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

2 Surprising Links Between Cats and Humans—But Only 1 Is Good News

One study documents the first possible case of a cat transmitting bird flu to a human. Another reveals striking genetic similarities in tumors, raising hope for new treatments.

Source: IEEE Spectrum ·

Engineering

Poetry for Engineers: Cyborg Laboratory

This is the place where you face yourself,the you that could be you with a fewdifferent parts, a pump for your heart,eyes off color, and fresh off the shelffake hair (a bit obviou…

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

Nike World Cup Uniforms Made of Recycled Textiles Won’t Solve Fashion Waste

The activewear giant has used chemical recycling to make jersey for 16 teams competing in the tournament. But the technique is unlikely to help solve fashion’s waste issue.

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