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UK Defense Secretary John Healey resigns in fresh blow to Keir Starmer: Why did he quit?

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffered a fresh political setback on Thursday (June 11) after Defence Secretary John Healey resigned, citing the government’s unwillingness to allocate sufficient funding to the military amid growing global security threats.

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Has China’s Gaokao paper ever leaked? Amid Beijing’s trolls over JEE, NEET; here are key facts

Is China’s Gaokao scandal free? China’s national college entrance exam – Gaokao is now the talk of the town on social media following a post by China’s Embassy in India that took a swipe at India’s exam system – JEE/ NEET. “China’s Gaokao — the world’s largest exam and India’s equivalent of JEE/NEET rolled into one — was conducted smoothly for 1.3 crore students in just two days. Factories paused. Roads quieted. The entire nation rallied for its students,” read the X post by India’s China Embassy. 

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Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra summoned by NCW over Rs 370 biryani controversy at Gurugram comedy show

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged remarks made during a stand-up comedy show in Gurugram that reportedly promoted sexual harassment and contained objectionable comments against women. Based on viral videos circulating on social media and media reports, the Commission has termed the matter serious and sought immediate action from the Haryana Police.

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Will PM Modi meet Trump at G7 Summit? India, US exploring possibility of bilateral meeting in France

India and the United States are reportedly exploring the possibility of a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the upcoming G7 Summit in France next week. However, there is no confirmation yet on whether the bilateral meeting will take place, as it will depend on several factors, including the schedules of the two leaders and other logistical considerations, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Did Zomato really send this ‘Rs 370 biryani’ notification? Company responds

The Rs 370 biryani controversy is still generating fresh reactions online, and this time Zomato has stepped in to clear the air over a viral screenshot carrying its name.

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How can Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo finally meet each other at the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Legacy carved in golden letters. Legends of their era. Both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are heroes for their fans. The greatest footballers of the era will once again be in action in the biggest FIFA World Cup, with an unprecedented 48 teams vying for the ultimate prize.

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Trump greets PM Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving prime minister, calls him strong and wise man

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday congratulated PM Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving Prime Minister. “A Great One, he is. He is a strong, healthy, and wise man, and will have many years of Greatness and Success ahead of him!” posts Donald Trump on Truth Social. PM Modi on Wednesday completed an unbroken tenure of 4,399 days in office, surpassing the record of the first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who held the office for 4,398 days.

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Pakistan Army’s Mi-17 chopper crashes near Muzaffarabad, all onboard killed in fatal mishap: Report

A Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of all personnel on board, DAWN reported. The accident occurred shortly after the aircraft took off, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military. The military confirmed that there were no survivors in the crash. The helicopter reportedly went down due to a technical fault, though authorities have launched a formal investigation to establish the precise cause of the accident. 

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Pakistan cricket in turmoil again? Test captain and coach’s future to be decided, new options emerge

The Pakistan cricket seems to be in turmoil yet again as they are likely to change their Test captain, Shan Masood and Test head coach Sarfaraz Khan after suffering a 2-0 drubbing against Bangladesh in a recent Test series. Masood’s job as the captain has been under the scanner for quite some time now. The last Test series that Pakistan won under him was a 2-0 victory in South Africa in October 2024. 

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Ritabrata Banerjee says TMC faction enjoys backing of 64 Bengal MLAs now, will remain independent

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly and TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee on Wednesday (June 10) claimed that his faction now enjoys the support of 64 MLAs in the West Bengal Assembly and asserted that it has no plans to merge with the Congress.

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