Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built naval ships - INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray - in Kolkata, marking a significant step towards India's maritime strength and self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
Shubman Gill captained India to a 3-0 ODI series victory against Afghanistan, marking his first ODI series win as captain. He also finished as the series' top scorer with 238 runs and won Player of the Series.
CBSE is reviewing its on-screen marking system for Class XII exams after student complaints about scanned answer sheets. Consultations with students, teachers, and parents will determine its future, potentially including Class X exams. A recent cyberattack on the post-result portal also necessitates infrastructure review.
The USMNT defeated Australia 2-0, with Ricardo Pepi and Folarin Balogun starting upfront in Christian Pulisic's absence. The tactical shift to two strikers proved effective against Australia's low block, leading to an early own goal and a second-half score.
India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has fallen to 1.9 children per woman, below the replacement level of 2.1, according to the SRS Statistical Report 2024. This demographic shift, driven by increased education, career aspirations, and later marriages for women, marks a transition from concerns about overpopulation to managing a declining birth rate and an aging population.
India captain Rohit Sharma achieved a rare feat in the third ODI against Afghanistan, becoming the fourth Indian fielder to be involved in the first three dismissals of an innings by taking all three catches at first slip. He joins Sourav Ganguly, Manoj Tiwary, and Suresh Raina in this exclusive club.
India captain Rohit Sharma achieved a rare fielding feat in the third ODI against Afghanistan, becoming the fourth Indian to take the first three catches of an innings. He completed the catches off Prasidh Krishna's bowling.
India's 13th Battalion captured Point 5140, a strategic peak in the 1999 Kargil War, on June 20. Led by Captains Vikram Batra and Sanjeev Singh Jamwal, the assault overcame heavy defenses, paving the way for further Indian victories.
The Indian Army captured Point 5140, a key strategic peak in the 1999 Kargil War, on June 20. The victory, led by Captain Vikram Batra and Captain Sanjeev Singh Jamwal, paved the way for further Indian successes.
Jio Platforms, Reliance Industries' digital arm, has filed draft papers with SEBI for an IPO aiming to raise up to $4 billion, potentially India's largest stock listing. Proceeds will be used to retire debt, with the offering expected to reshape the Indian IPO market.
The United States men's national soccer team defeated Australia 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing qualification for the Round of 32. This victory marks the first time since 1930 the USMNT has won their opening two matches.
The US Air Force unveiled a new Air Force One aircraft, gifted by Qatar, at Andrews Air Force Base. Former President Trump confirmed he will use the jet for upcoming international summits.
The US Air Force unveiled a new Air Force One, a replacement aircraft gifted by Qatar, raising ethical, constitutional, and security concerns. President Trump, who has pushed for a replacement since his first term, was set to speak at the unveiling event.
Pump.fun's revenue declined 36.1% in Q2, while Collector Crypt, a protocol for tokenized physical trading cards, saw revenue accelerate by 108.8%, generating $25.8M to date. Collector Crypt's CARDS token also surged, reflecting strong recent concentration of activity.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin Friday at 4 p.m. local time, brokered by Qatar, the US, and Iran. The truce aims to de-escalate months of cross-border hostilities and prevent wider regional conflict, though neither party has officially commented.
Major League Cricket (MLC) returns for its fourth season on June 18, featuring new venues and star players. The LA Knight Riders will debut at the Knight Riders Cricket Field in Pomona, California, which will also host Olympic cricket in 2028. Indian spinner R Ashwin will play for the San Francisco Unicorns, becoming the first ex-India international in MLC.
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian digitally signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding in Paris, aiming to end hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and initiate talks on sanctions relief and Iran's nuclear program.
Yoane Wissa made history for DR Congo by scoring their first-ever World Cup goal against Portugal in Houston. The forward's header equalized a goal from Portugal's Joao Neves, marking a significant moment for the nation's return to the tournament after 52 years. Wissa's journey includes a remarkable recovery from a severe acid attack.
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Donald Trump at the Palace of Versailles for a private reception and dinner during the G7 summit. Macron aims to leverage the historic grandeur of Versailles as a soft-power tool to maintain personal channels with Trump amidst policy disagreements on Iran, Ukraine, and trade.
Carvana is adapting its online used car sales model to new vehicles, utilizing its franchised Stellantis dealerships primarily as service centers and test-drive locations. Customers will still purchase vehicles online, differentiating from traditional dealership practices and potentially impacting the existing franchised dealer model.
Germany braces for a heatwave, the AfD faces potential surveillance by intelligence agencies, and interior ministers debate lowering deportation thresholds for refugees who commit crimes. New figures reveal 4 million refugees in Germany in 2025.
Five episodes of Bluey are dubbed into Yolŋu Matha, an Indigenous Australian language, to premiere on July 5, coinciding with NAIDOC Week, celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
China has approved NEO, the world's first commercial brain-computer chip, for mass production. The coin-sized device, designed for patients with spinal cord injuries and paralysis, uses a less invasive approach than Elon Musk's Neuralink, which is still under US regulatory review.
South Australian MP Sarah Game has joined the Family First party, her third party affiliation in less than two years. Previously a One Nation MP, then an independent, and founder of her own party, Game cited alignment with Family First's focus on family values and less antagonistic delivery style.
