Chinese firm Alibaba sues US, seeks removal from Pentagon blacklist
Alibaba, the Chinese technology and e-commerce giant, sued the US government on Tuesday, seeking its removal from the Pentagon's blacklist. The complaint was filed in a federal court in California after the Pentagon expanded its blacklist of alleged "Chinese military companies" on June 8 to 188 entities. "The determinations have no basis in fact or law," Alibaba said.
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Alibaba, the Chinese technology and e-commerce giant, sued the US government on Tuesday, seeking its removal from the Pentagon's blacklist. The complaint was filed in a federal court in California after the Pentagon expanded its blacklist of alleged "Chinese military companies" on June 8 to 188 entities. "The determinations have no basis in fact or law," Alibaba said.
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Gold spot prices crash 24% since January; silver posts worst fall in 4 years
Spot prices of gold have fallen around 24% from a record high of around $5,400/ounce in January 2026 and are now trading near $4,085/ounce. Spot silver has plunged nearly 47% from its peak of $117/ounce. In the June quarter alone, gold lost almost 12%, its steepest decline since December 2016, while silver plunged 17.6%, its sharpest fall since June 2022.
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09:46 am Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Spot prices of gold have fallen around 24% from a record high of around $5,400/ounce in January 2026 and are now trading near $4,085/ounce. Spot silver has plunged nearly 47% from its peak of $117/ounce. In the June quarter alone, gold lost almost 12%, its steepest decline since December 2016, while silver plunged 17.6%, its sharpest fall since June 2022.
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People take lifts in trucks after services disrupted on B'luru Metro's Purple Line
Several stranded commuters were seen taking lifts in trucks to go home after services were disrupted on Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line due to a technical fault on Tuesday evening. Calling it "third-world governance", BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said these people "will wake up tomorrow, go back to office, pay their taxes, and endure the same broken system all over again."
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Several stranded commuters were seen taking lifts in trucks to go home after services were disrupted on Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line due to a technical fault on Tuesday evening. Calling it "third-world governance", BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said these people "will wake up tomorrow, go back to office, pay their taxes, and endure the same broken system all over again."
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Who will Argentina face in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32?
Argentina have qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after defeating Austria 2-0 in their second Group J match on Monday. Argentina have sealed the top spot in the group. In the Round of 32, Argentina will face the runner-up of Group H. Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde or Saudi Arabia can finish second in Group H.
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10:07 am Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Argentina have qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after defeating Austria 2-0 in their second Group J match on Monday. Argentina have sealed the top spot in the group. In the Round of 32, Argentina will face the runner-up of Group H. Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde or Saudi Arabia can finish second in Group H.
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US judge bars ICE agents from arresting migrants at courthouses
A federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration’s policy allowing immigration authorities to arrest migrants at courthouses. The policy allowed ICE officers to detain migrants inside or around immigration courts after hearings. The judge said the courthouse arrest policy had a “chilling effect” on migrants, calling it “arbitrary and capricious” under the new ruling.
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10:04 am Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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A federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration’s policy allowing immigration authorities to arrest migrants at courthouses. The policy allowed ICE officers to detain migrants inside or around immigration courts after hearings. The judge said the courthouse arrest policy had a “chilling effect” on migrants, calling it “arbitrary and capricious” under the new ruling.
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'F***ing India,' B'deshi waiter says to Indian women in Italy; video shows them making him apologise
A video is being widely circulated online, showing a Bangladeshi waiter in Italy abusing India while serving a group of Indian women. "You are from f***ing India," he could be heard saying in the video. The women can later be seen making him apologise for his offensive remarks in the presence of police.
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10:29 am Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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A video is being widely circulated online, showing a Bangladeshi waiter in Italy abusing India while serving a group of Indian women. "You are from f***ing India," he could be heard saying in the video. The women can later be seen making him apologise for his offensive remarks in the presence of police.
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Colombia's Díaz becomes 1st player in 12 yrs to be caught offside 5 times in a FIFA WC
Colombia forward Luis Díaz has become the first player in 12 years to be caught offside five times in a FIFA World Cup. He registered the record during Colombia's FIFA World Cup 2026 match against DR Congo in Mexico's Guadalajara on Wednesday (IST). Colombia defeated DR Congo 1-0, with Daniel Muñoz scoring in the 76th minute.
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10:26 am Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Colombia forward Luis Díaz has become the first player in 12 years to be caught offside five times in a FIFA World Cup. He registered the record during Colombia's FIFA World Cup 2026 match against DR Congo in Mexico's Guadalajara on Wednesday (IST). Colombia defeated DR Congo 1-0, with Daniel Muñoz scoring in the 76th minute.
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Who was Ketan Agarwal, the Pune businessman killed by fiancée & her lover?
Ketan Agarwal, the 26-year-old son of businessman Vishal Agarwal, was allegedly pushed off the Lohagad Fort near Pune by his fiancée, Siya Goyal and her lover, Chetan Chaudhary. Ketan was the director and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of a family-run real estate business, Success Group. He had done a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and also held a BBA degree.
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10:18 am Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Ketan Agarwal, the 26-year-old son of businessman Vishal Agarwal, was allegedly pushed off the Lohagad Fort near Pune by his fiancée, Siya Goyal and her lover, Chetan Chaudhary. Ketan was the director and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of a family-run real estate business, Success Group. He had done a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and also held a BBA degree.
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India warns citizens against non-essential travel to Iran, issues fresh advisory
India on Wednesday advised its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran until further notice. The Indian Embassy in Tehran also urged Indians living in Iran or travelling there for unavoidable reasons to exercise a high degree of caution, remain vigilant at all times and maintain constant awareness of the evolving security situation.
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10:43 am Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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India on Wednesday advised its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran until further notice. The Indian Embassy in Tehran also urged Indians living in Iran or travelling there for unavoidable reasons to exercise a high degree of caution, remain vigilant at all times and maintain constant awareness of the evolving security situation.
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Head coach Deschamps to miss France's FIFA WC match vs Norway after mother's death
France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match against Norway after returning to France following the death of his mother. Assistant coach Guy Stéphan will take temporary charge for the match against Norway in Massachusetts, the French Football Federation said. France have qualified for knockout stage after victories over Senegal and Iraq.
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10:42 am Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match against Norway after returning to France following the death of his mother. Assistant coach Guy Stéphan will take temporary charge for the match against Norway in Massachusetts, the French Football Federation said. France have qualified for knockout stage after victories over Senegal and Iraq.
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Congress leaders slam Congress govt in Kerala over proposal to lower alcohol tax
Several Congress leaders have expressed disagreement with the Congress government in Kerala over its budget proposal to reduce taxes on low-alcohol content beverages. Congress leader V M Sudheeran said the proposal runs contrary to UDF’s election promise, urging CM VD Satheesan to withdraw it. While Excise Minister M Liju reportedly said that his department was not consulted before the decision.
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Several Congress leaders have expressed disagreement with the Congress government in Kerala over its budget proposal to reduce taxes on low-alcohol content beverages. Congress leader V M Sudheeran said the proposal runs contrary to UDF’s election promise, urging CM VD Satheesan to withdraw it. While Excise Minister M Liju reportedly said that his department was not consulted before the decision.
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England held to 0-0 draw by Ghana in FIFA World Cup despite 78.8% possession
England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match despite 78.8% possession. According to Opta, it was the highest possession on record by any side in a FIFA World Cup match without managing to score. England are currently on top of Group L points table with four points.
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England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match despite 78.8% possession. According to Opta, it was the highest possession on record by any side in a FIFA World Cup match without managing to score. England are currently on top of Group L points table with four points.
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Croatia record their 1st win in FIFA World Cup 2026 as Panama crash out
Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 in Toronto to win their first match in FIFA World Cup 2026. Croatia forward Ante Budimir scored the only goal of the match in the 54th minute, becoming the oldest Croatian to score at World Cup at 34 years and 336 days. Panama have now lost all five of their five World Cup games.
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Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 in Toronto to win their first match in FIFA World Cup 2026. Croatia forward Ante Budimir scored the only goal of the match in the 54th minute, becoming the oldest Croatian to score at World Cup at 34 years and 336 days. Panama have now lost all five of their five World Cup games.
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BJP's Naqvi calls out Congress' 'hypocrisy' after Hyd road named after Trump
BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi called out Congress' "hypocrisy" after the Congress-led Telangana government renamed a road adjoining the US Consulate in Hyderabad after US President Donald Trump. Naqvi said Congress opposes 'name change' in other states but turns a blind eye to what happens in states it governs. He stated that the party's doublespeak has been exposed.
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11:12 am Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi called out Congress' "hypocrisy" after the Congress-led Telangana government renamed a road adjoining the US Consulate in Hyderabad after US President Donald Trump. Naqvi said Congress opposes 'name change' in other states but turns a blind eye to what happens in states it governs. He stated that the party's doublespeak has been exposed.
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'VAR went for a coffee,' jokes Ghana coach as he claims England escaped penalty
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz claimed England escaped a penalty and red card during their goalless FIFA World Cup 2026 draw. "Once again, the video assistant referee (VAR) went for a coffee. It's natural, I'd also like to take my coffee once in a while," he joked. Queiroz added, "We had our chances to the point that they were lucky."
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11:10 am Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz claimed England escaped a penalty and red card during their goalless FIFA World Cup 2026 draw. "Once again, the video assistant referee (VAR) went for a coffee. It's natural, I'd also like to take my coffee once in a while," he joked. Queiroz added, "We had our chances to the point that they were lucky."
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Sardar Patel: Jairam on being asked about best PM India couldn't have
On being asked about the best PM India couldn't have, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh replied, "Sardar Patel." Ramesh also named Jawaharlal Nehru as the best PM India ever had and called PM Narendra Modi "the master of falsehoods". He described the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as "fraudulent nationalists". Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
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On being asked about the best PM India couldn't have, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh replied, "Sardar Patel." Ramesh also named Jawaharlal Nehru as the best PM India ever had and called PM Narendra Modi "the master of falsehoods". He described the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as "fraudulent nationalists". Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
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Use of E20 fuel won't affect vehicle insurance validity: Govt
The government has dismissed concerns that the use of E20 fuel could affect the validity of vehicle insurance policies. The Oil Ministry said claims linking E20 fuel use to insurance invalidation had been clarified with relevant stakeholders and were found to be incorrect. "Ethanol blending is a globally accepted practice and is successfully implemented in several countries," it added.
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11:25 am Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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The government has dismissed concerns that the use of E20 fuel could affect the validity of vehicle insurance policies. The Oil Ministry said claims linking E20 fuel use to insurance invalidation had been clarified with relevant stakeholders and were found to be incorrect. "Ethanol blending is a globally accepted practice and is successfully implemented in several countries," it added.
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Trump’s repeated mentions of ‘22’ fuel speculation over a third term
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly mentioned number 22 in several public remarks. Among his claims, Trump said US destroyed 22 Iranian ships and he had proven 22 Nobel Prize-winning economists wrong. Social media users suggested it may be linked to 22nd Amendment, which limits US presidents to two elected terms. Trump has often spoken about seeking a third term.
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11:18 am Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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US President Donald Trump has repeatedly mentioned number 22 in several public remarks. Among his claims, Trump said US destroyed 22 Iranian ships and he had proven 22 Nobel Prize-winning economists wrong. Social media users suggested it may be linked to 22nd Amendment, which limits US presidents to two elected terms. Trump has often spoken about seeking a third term.
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Colombia qualify for FIFA World Cup knockouts for 3rd straight edition
Colombia defeated Congo DR 1-0 in their Group K match in Mexico's Guadalajara to qualify for FIFA World Cup knockouts for the third straight edition. Colombia's Daniel Muñoz netted in 76th minute, becoming the third Colombian man to score in team's first two games at a FIFA World Cup edition after Adolfo Valencia in 1994 and James Rodríguez in 2014.
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11:42 am Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Colombia defeated Congo DR 1-0 in their Group K match in Mexico's Guadalajara to qualify for FIFA World Cup knockouts for the third straight edition. Colombia's Daniel Muñoz netted in 76th minute, becoming the third Colombian man to score in team's first two games at a FIFA World Cup edition after Adolfo Valencia in 1994 and James Rodríguez in 2014.
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Pakistan backs Iran's right to keep ballistic missiles
Amid US-Iran's negotiations for final peace deal, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif hosted Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad and backed Iran for having ballistic missiles. Sharif said that the ballistic missile issue "was never on the table" and "was never on the agenda" while Pezeshkian said Iran would never compromise on that capability.
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11:56 am Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Amid US-Iran's negotiations for final peace deal, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif hosted Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad and backed Iran for having ballistic missiles. Sharif said that the ballistic missile issue "was never on the table" and "was never on the agenda" while Pezeshkian said Iran would never compromise on that capability.
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