Trump warns Europe of 100 per cent tariffs over digital tax plan; is another trade war brewing?
US President Donald Trump on Friday warned that any country imposing a tax on digital services provided by American companies would face a 100 per cent tariff on exports to the United States. The warning comes as several European nations are reportedly considering the rollout of new digital service taxes targeting large US technology firms. In a post on social media, Trump criticised what he described as the “imminent” move by European countries to introduce taxes on American companies. He said Washington would respond immediately with sweeping tariffs on goods imported from countries that proceed with such measures.
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France’s Ousmane Dembele sets new record with hat-trick, who will Norway face in round of 32?
France stormed to the top of Group I with a commanding 4-1 victory over Norway on the early hours of Friday, as Ousmane Dembele struck a sensational first-half hat-trick inside 32 minutes before Desire Doue added a late fourth to complete another emphatic World Cup statement.
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IND vs IRE 1st T20I LIVE Cricket Score: India kick off new era with Shreyas Iyer, Sooryavanshi in focus
India begin a new era in T20I cricket as they take on Ireland in the opening match of the two-game series at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Friday. The spotlight will be firmly on new captain Shreyas Iyer, who takes charge of the side following India’s successful T20 World Cup campaign. The series also offers an opportunity for several young players to impress, with eyes on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is not guaranteed to make his debut. India enter the contest as overwhelming favourites, having won all eight previous T20Is against Ireland. However, the visitors will need to adapt quickly to Belfast’s seam-friendly conditions, where overcast skies and a green surface are expected to assist the fast bowlers.
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DU UG admission 2026 likely to begin this week; steps to apply at ugadmission.uod.ac.in
The University of Delhi is likely to commence undergraduate admissions process this week. Students seeking admission to undergraduate programmes can participate in the first phase of the counselling process of DU CSAS UG 2026 by visiting the official website – ugadmission.uod.ac.in. In order to participate in the DU CSAS UG 2026 Phase 1 registration process, the candidates are required to use their CUET application number and personal details.
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Three workers die after inhaling toxic gas inside septic tank in Delhi’s Mundka industrial area factory
A tragic industrial accident claimed the lives of three workers after they inhaled toxic gas inside a septic tank at a factory in Delhi’s Mundka Industrial Area on Friday. According to the Delhi Fire Service, a distress call was received from Factory No. 93/8 in Mundka Industrial Area, following which two fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Preliminary information suggests that one worker had entered the septic tank for work when he was overcome by poisonous gases and lost consciousness. In a desperate attempt to save him, two other workers entered the tank one after another. However, they too were exposed to the toxic fumes and collapsed inside the confined space.
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Welcome To The Jungle Day 1 Box Office Collection: How much did Akshay Kumar’s film earn on opening day?
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar’s film Welcome to the Jungle has been released in theaters and is being well-received by audiences. There has been a flurry of reactions on social media, with Akshay Kumar’s comedy winning hearts. Additionally, paid previews held a day prior, June 25, 2026, to the official release saw the film perform brilliantly and set a record.
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CBSE three-language rule eased; What’s new for Class 7 to 9 students?
In a major relief, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has clarified that students from Class 7 to 9 can continue with their existing foreign language combination till Class 10. The students who have opted for two foreign languages under the existing system will not be asked to replace with an Indian language, reported news agency ANI quoting Ministry of Education sources. The CBSE has issued clarifications weeks after the May circular that stated students entering Class 9 must study three languages with at least two being Indian languages in line with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF).
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Bengal set to table UCC Bill next week? Suvendu Adhikari govt likely to move landmark proposal in Assembly
A major political development is emerging from West Bengal, where the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is reportedly preparing to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state Assembly next week. According to sources, the proposed legislation could be tabled as early as Monday (June 29), with reports suggesting that a special session of the Assembly may be convened for the purpose. While no official announcement has been made so far, the possibility of the UCC being introduced has already sparked intense political debate across the state.
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Senior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit appointed new Intelligence Bureau chief; know who is he
Senior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit has been appointed as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), news agency PTI sources said Thursday. As per the sources, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared his appointment.
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Five arrested in Kolkata warehouse collapse incident, death toll rises to 11
The death toll in the tragic collapse incident of an underconstruction warehouse in Kolkata’s Taratala area on Thursday climbed to 11, while 19 others have sustained injuries. As rescue teams continued efforts at the site, Kolkata Police arrested five people in connection with the incident and launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the disaster.
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