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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMinecraft 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 ·
GeopoliticsWatch: 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 ·
GeopoliticsAMD 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 ·
GeopoliticsIsrael 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 ·
GeopoliticsFrom 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 ·
GeopoliticsGunfire 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 ·
Geopolitics4 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 ·
GeopoliticsNvidia 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 ·
GeopoliticsAs 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 ·
GeopoliticsRajat 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 ·
GeopoliticsWith 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 ·
GeopoliticsHow 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 ·
GeopoliticsDHS 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 ·
GeopoliticsU.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 ·
GeopoliticsChina'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 ·
GeopoliticsU.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 ·
GeopoliticsSri 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 ·
GeopoliticsTrump 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 ·
GeopoliticsJapan 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 ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli 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 ·
GeopoliticsTrump 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 ·
GeopoliticsU.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. ·
EntrepreneurshipNew 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipAI 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipGoogle’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. ·
EntrepreneurshipReddit 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipGallup’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. ·
EntrepreneurshipLaunching 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipSoftware 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipOnline 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Employee Partnership Drives Faster Business Growth
Companies don’t need more rock stars. They need systems that let more people shine.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhoop 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Simple Mindset Shift Helping Nomadic Founders Build Better Businesses
Hustle culture is out. Peak performance, boundaries, and health are in.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe 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. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Surprising Power of Just Keeping It Real in Business
Authenticity isn’t a vibe. It’s a business strategy that compounds.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipYou’ve Been Thinking About ‘Impossible’ All Wrong
The biggest barrier to breakthroughs is usually what you assume is true.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship2 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 ·
EngineeringPoetry 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 & StartupsNike 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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