How is China building an alternative Asia-Europe trade route?
China has increased investment in the ‘Middle Corridor’, an alternative Asia-Europe trade route to reduce dependence on routes through Russia and conflict-hit parts of the Middle East. The corridor passes through Kazakhstan, Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey. China has provided around $70 million for Azerbaijan’s Port of Baku, while Chinese firms helped develop Kazakhstan’s Aktau Port.
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China has increased investment in the ‘Middle Corridor’, an alternative Asia-Europe trade route to reduce dependence on routes through Russia and conflict-hit parts of the Middle East. The corridor passes through Kazakhstan, Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey. China has provided around $70 million for Azerbaijan’s Port of Baku, while Chinese firms helped develop Kazakhstan’s Aktau Port.
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Paraguay goalkeeper Gill had to sell his clothes when his son was born
Goalkeeper Orlando Gill, who helped Paraguay win their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match against Germany, had to sell his belongings when his son was born, his wife, Melissa, revealed earlier. "We had nothing. Orlando sold his old club's clothes, shoes, and...his Under-20 shirt," she said. Melissa added, "Lauti fought for his life...but his father was always there."
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Goalkeeper Orlando Gill, who helped Paraguay win their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match against Germany, had to sell his belongings when his son was born, his wife, Melissa, revealed earlier. "We had nothing. Orlando sold his old club's clothes, shoes, and...his Under-20 shirt," she said. Melissa added, "Lauti fought for his life...but his father was always there."
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Majority of India-bound ships 'go dark' in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran threat
Around 62% of India-bound commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz are switching off their tracking systems, likely to reduce exposure to potential Iranian attacks, as per maritime data. Ships use Automatic Identification System transponders to broadcast their identity, location and destination, but in high-risk environments, they sometimes stop transmitting this data to keep anonymity.
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Around 62% of India-bound commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz are switching off their tracking systems, likely to reduce exposure to potential Iranian attacks, as per maritime data. Ships use Automatic Identification System transponders to broadcast their identity, location and destination, but in high-risk environments, they sometimes stop transmitting this data to keep anonymity.
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BJP shares full clip to counter Congress' 'Rajnath lied about Op Sindoor deaths' claim
BJP's Amit Malviya shared the full clip of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's Parliament address in July 2025 after Congress claimed he lied about no Indian soldier being harmed in Operation Sindoor. Saying that the remarks were made specifically for fighter pilots, Malviya accused the Congress of "deliberately lifting one sentence to manufacture outrage". Congress is demanding Singh's resignation.
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09:25 am Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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BJP's Amit Malviya shared the full clip of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's Parliament address in July 2025 after Congress claimed he lied about no Indian soldier being harmed in Operation Sindoor. Saying that the remarks were made specifically for fighter pilots, Malviya accused the Congress of "deliberately lifting one sentence to manufacture outrage". Congress is demanding Singh's resignation.
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Paramedical exam cancelled in Raj as police bust cheating racket, aspirants throw chairs
The police in Rajasthan's Jaipur busted paramedical exam cheating racket. The accused had allegedly planned to help 40-45 candidates cheat in exchange of money. Angry aspirants threw chairs after exam was cancelled following police's action. Four people have been arrested in connection with the matter and mobiles and diaries containing cash transaction logs and admit card PDFs have been seized.
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09:21 am Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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The police in Rajasthan's Jaipur busted paramedical exam cheating racket. The accused had allegedly planned to help 40-45 candidates cheat in exchange of money. Angry aspirants threw chairs after exam was cancelled following police's action. Four people have been arrested in connection with the matter and mobiles and diaries containing cash transaction logs and admit card PDFs have been seized.
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09:21 am Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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How have Germany performed in major tournaments since winning FIFA WC in 2014?
Four-time champions Germany were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after losing 3-4 on penalties to Paraguay in the Round of 32. Since winning the FIFA World Cup in 2014, they have been eliminated in the Euro 2016 semi-finals, World Cup 2018 group stage, Euro 2020 Round of 16, World Cup 2022 group stage and Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
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Four-time champions Germany were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after losing 3-4 on penalties to Paraguay in the Round of 32. Since winning the FIFA World Cup in 2014, they have been eliminated in the Euro 2016 semi-finals, World Cup 2018 group stage, Euro 2020 Round of 16, World Cup 2022 group stage and Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
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Trump once asked me to call PM Modi at 6 am, said 'He's like me, doesn't sleep': US envoy
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor recalled that once at an event, US President Donald Trump suddenly asked him to call PM Narendra Modi. "I told him it was 6 am in India. But Trump said, 'He'll be up. He's like me. He doesn't sleep,'" Gor added, stating that when you're friends with somebody, not everything has to be scheduled.
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09:34 am Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor recalled that once at an event, US President Donald Trump suddenly asked him to call PM Narendra Modi. "I told him it was 6 am in India. But Trump said, 'He'll be up. He's like me. He doesn't sleep,'" Gor added, stating that when you're friends with somebody, not everything has to be scheduled.
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Netherlands' Gakpo breaks down after scoring in FIFA World Cup days after unborn son's death
Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo broke down after scoring in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Morocco, days after the death of his unborn son. Gakpo dropped to the turf as teammates rushed to surround him after he scored in the 72nd minute. Gakpo had chosen to stay with the squad amid his grief.
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09:32 am Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo broke down after scoring in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Morocco, days after the death of his unborn son. Gakpo dropped to the turf as teammates rushed to surround him after he scored in the 72nd minute. Gakpo had chosen to stay with the squad amid his grief.
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Morocco defeat Netherlands 3-2 on penalties, to face Canada in FIFA World Cup Round of 16
Morocco knocked Netherlands out of FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating them 3-2 on penalties in the Round of 32 at Monterrey Stadium. The match went to penalties as both teams failed to find the winner in extra-time after a 1-1 draw in the regulation time. Morocco will now face co-hosts Canada in the Round of 16.
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Morocco knocked Netherlands out of FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating them 3-2 on penalties in the Round of 32 at Monterrey Stadium. The match went to penalties as both teams failed to find the winner in extra-time after a 1-1 draw in the regulation time. Morocco will now face co-hosts Canada in the Round of 16.
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‘PoK is not a part of Pakistan’: PoK activist amid protests
A civil rights activist in PoK, Sardar Aman Khan, said that the region is not a part of Pakistan and warned that if Pakistani establishment continued blocking food supplies, “the remaining borders of PoK could open up.” "We do not need Pakistan; rather, Pakistan desperately needs PoK," he said. Thousands are protesting in PoK over inflation, unemployment and political marginalisation.
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A civil rights activist in PoK, Sardar Aman Khan, said that the region is not a part of Pakistan and warned that if Pakistani establishment continued blocking food supplies, “the remaining borders of PoK could open up.” "We do not need Pakistan; rather, Pakistan desperately needs PoK," he said. Thousands are protesting in PoK over inflation, unemployment and political marginalisation.
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Too late: Sarla Bhat's family after Malik named in chargesheet
After Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik was named the mastermind behind the rape and murder of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat in 1990, Prediman Krishan Bhat, Sarla's cousin, said, "What kind of justice is it?" "It is much too delayed. “What is the point now? For us, it is a joke. It has no relevance," Prediman added.
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09:47 am Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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After Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik was named the mastermind behind the rape and murder of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat in 1990, Prediman Krishan Bhat, Sarla's cousin, said, "What kind of justice is it?" "It is much too delayed. “What is the point now? For us, it is a joke. It has no relevance," Prediman added.
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Tribal family finds ₹30 lakh diamond in MP, 2 yrs after discovering a ₹93 lakh diamond
A tribal family has found an 11.19-carat diamond worth around ₹30 lakh in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district, two years after they discovered a 19.22-carat diamond and sold it for ₹93 lakh at a government auction. Panna Diamond Inspector Nutan Jain said the diamond is of gem quality and will be put up for sale in the next government auction.
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10:10 am Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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A tribal family has found an 11.19-carat diamond worth around ₹30 lakh in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district, two years after they discovered a 19.22-carat diamond and sold it for ₹93 lakh at a government auction. Panna Diamond Inspector Nutan Jain said the diamond is of gem quality and will be put up for sale in the next government auction.
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Brazil win a FIFA WC knockout match after trailing at half-time for 1st time since 1978
Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match to reach the Round of 16. This is the first time since 1978 that the South American nation has won a FIFA World Cup knockout match after trailing at half-time. Kaishū Sano scored in the 29th minute to give Japan the lead in the first half.
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Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match to reach the Round of 16. This is the first time since 1978 that the South American nation has won a FIFA World Cup knockout match after trailing at half-time. Kaishū Sano scored in the 29th minute to give Japan the lead in the first half.
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US Supreme Court expands President Trump's powers
The US Supreme Court expanded presidential power as it ruled to uphold President Donald Trump's firings of heads of independent federal agencies. The court overturned a 91-year-old precedent that prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies at will. However, the court rejected Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud.
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The US Supreme Court expanded presidential power as it ruled to uphold President Donald Trump's firings of heads of independent federal agencies. The court overturned a 91-year-old precedent that prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies at will. However, the court rejected Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud.
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Peon fired for stealing tea and biscuits, court sets aside Jharkhand govt's 'shocking' move
Jharkhand High Court ordered Bokaro's District Rural Development Agency to reinstate peon Ranjeet Kumar Himanshu, four years after he was fired for stealing tea powder and biscuits. Saying that the punishment "shocks the conscience", the court ordered that Himanshu be paid 50% back wages. It noted that the agency's notice, which triggered Himanshu's dismissal, failed to identify what he'd stolen.
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Jharkhand High Court ordered Bokaro's District Rural Development Agency to reinstate peon Ranjeet Kumar Himanshu, four years after he was fired for stealing tea powder and biscuits. Saying that the punishment "shocks the conscience", the court ordered that Himanshu be paid 50% back wages. It noted that the agency's notice, which triggered Himanshu's dismissal, failed to identify what he'd stolen.
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Ram Kapoor faces backlash for defending infidelity in marriage, says, 'Can happen by mistake'
Actor Ram Kapoor is facing backlash over his remarks on infidelity. On Lock Upp, he said cheating during a difficult phase can be forgiven if the couple realises they cannot live without each other or their children, adding, "Sometimes it happens by mistake." His comments drew criticism online, with many questioning why someone would cheat if family mattered so much.
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10:29 am Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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Actor Ram Kapoor is facing backlash over his remarks on infidelity. On Lock Upp, he said cheating during a difficult phase can be forgiven if the couple realises they cannot live without each other or their children, adding, "Sometimes it happens by mistake." His comments drew criticism online, with many questioning why someone would cheat if family mattered so much.
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India's external debt rises to $762.8 bn, debt-GDP ratio at 20.8%
India's external debt rose by $26.3 billion year-on-year to $762.8 billion at the end of March 2026, according to RBI data. The increase included a $24.6 billion valuation impact from the US dollar's appreciation against the rupee and other major currencies. The external debt-to-GDP ratio climbed to 20.8% from 19.8% a year earlier.
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10:28 am Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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India's external debt rose by $26.3 billion year-on-year to $762.8 billion at the end of March 2026, according to RBI data. The increase included a $24.6 billion valuation impact from the US dollar's appreciation against the rupee and other major currencies. The external debt-to-GDP ratio climbed to 20.8% from 19.8% a year earlier.
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Self-exiled Chinese billionaire, who came to US to 'destroy CCP', jailed for 30 yrs in US
Guo Wengui, a self-exiled Chinese businessman once believed to be among China's wealthiest men, was sentenced to 30 years in US prison for financial fraud. During proceedings, Guo said he came to US to "destroy Chinese Communist Party (CCP)". Guo, who was a member of US President Donald Trump's Florida golf club, was ordered to forfeit $889 million in restitution.
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10:23 am Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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Guo Wengui, a self-exiled Chinese businessman once believed to be among China's wealthiest men, was sentenced to 30 years in US prison for financial fraud. During proceedings, Guo said he came to US to "destroy Chinese Communist Party (CCP)". Guo, who was a member of US President Donald Trump's Florida golf club, was ordered to forfeit $889 million in restitution.
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Qutub Minar illuminated in Seychelles flag colours amid PM Modi's visit
Delhi’s Qutub Minar was illuminated in the colours of Seychelles’ national flag to mark the island nation’s 50th year of independence. PM Narendra Modi was the chief guest at Seychelles’ Golden Jubilee celebrations. During his state visit, PM Modi handed over a Made-in-India Fast Patrol Vessel, along with ambulances, utility vehicles and boats, to support Seychelles’ security and development.
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Delhi’s Qutub Minar was illuminated in the colours of Seychelles’ national flag to mark the island nation’s 50th year of independence. PM Narendra Modi was the chief guest at Seychelles’ Golden Jubilee celebrations. During his state visit, PM Modi handed over a Made-in-India Fast Patrol Vessel, along with ambulances, utility vehicles and boats, to support Seychelles’ security and development.
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Venezuelan earthquake survivor thanks Indian medical staff for excellent treatment
A Venezuelan man injured in the powerful earthquakes that hit the country, thanked Indian medical staff for providing him with excellent medical care free of cost. Under Operation Amistad, India sent 66 tonnes of aid, including an Indian Army field hospital and 35 tonnes of relief supplies to Venezuela. The earthquakes have killed over 1,400 people and injured thousands more.
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A Venezuelan man injured in the powerful earthquakes that hit the country, thanked Indian medical staff for providing him with excellent medical care free of cost. Under Operation Amistad, India sent 66 tonnes of aid, including an Indian Army field hospital and 35 tonnes of relief supplies to Venezuela. The earthquakes have killed over 1,400 people and injured thousands more.
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