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Larry Ellison becomes world's 2nd richest person​, surpasses Zuckerberg and Bezos

Oracle has recently played a key role in the United States government's push for AI development under President Donald Trump's Project Stargate, alongside OpenAI and SoftBank.

Jun 15, 2025

Summit statements to real-world results: G7's accountability challenge

If Kananaskis is to be remembered for more than its scenery, the G7 must move from summit statements to real-world results. This means embracing transparency, empowering independent scrutiny, and forging genuine partnerships with the wider world.

Jun 15, 2025

G7 at 50: Legacy, leverage, and limits of influence

The G7's legacy will not be measured in communiqués or photo-ops, but in its capacity to shape the future amidst chaos. The verdict is as stark as it is inescapable: adapt, or become a footnote in the annals of history.

Jun 15, 2025

'Pained, numb': Amitabh Bachchan urges transparent investigation into Air India plane crash

For the unversed, a London-bound Air India flight, carrying 242 passengers, crashed into a medical college complex in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff on Thursday, erupting into flames. The crash, one of India's worst air disasters in recent times, claimed the lives of most on board, and only one could survive.

Jun 15, 2025

Ahmedabad plane crash: Three more bodies recovered from wreckage, toll rises to 270

DNA identification remains a challenge due to the intense heat generated during the crash, which significantly degraded biological samples. Over 36 forensic experts have been working around the clock, using scientific methods to match the DNA of the deceased with samples collected from their relatives.

Jun 15, 2025

Army foils infiltration bid on LoC in J&K's Rajouri

The security forces have been aggressively carrying out operations against terrorists, their overground workers (OGWs) and their sympathisers.

Jun 15, 2025

SDRF recovers all seven bodies from U'Khand helicopter crash site

The ill-fated aircraft, a Bell 407 with registration VT-BKA, operated by Aryan Aviation, was flying on the sector 'Shri Kedarnath ji - Aryan Helipad, Guptkashi' when it crashed during its brief 10-minute flight. Among the deceased was a 23-month-old child.

Jun 15, 2025

UK F-35 fighter jet makes emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport

According to airport and defence sources, the fifth-generation stealth aircraft was operating from a British aircraft carrier deployed in the Indian Ocean region when it experienced difficulty in landing back on the vessel on Saturday night.

Jun 15, 2025

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra: Batch of pilgrims flagged off, UP ministers extend wishes

The ceremonial flag-off took place at Indirapuram's Yatra Bhavan, where the Minister officially launched the pilgrimage. A total of 15 groups are scheduled to leave from the Yatra Bhavan over the next several days, with special arrangements and facilities in place to ensure the comfort and safety of all pilgrims.

Jun 15, 2025

K'taka received Rs 1.12 lakh crore through GST, it is one of top recipient states: State BJP chief Vijayendra

Addressing a press conference in Kalaburagi on Saturday, he accused the state government of obstructing the implementation of Central welfare schemes.

Jun 15, 2025

Air India plane crash: 31 victims identified, search for Vijay Rupani's mortal remains continues

The aircraft lost control and crashed into a densely populated area near Civil Hospital and B.J. Medical College, killing over 260 people, comprising both passengers and residents on the ground.

Jun 15, 2025

10 dead in Iranian attack on civilian areas; Israel Prez condoles loss of lives

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the overnight Iranian missile strikes that left at least ten people dead and more than 200 injured across various cities in Israel.

Jun 15, 2025

All seven, including infant, killed in U'kand helicopter crash

The chopper went down in a densely forested region near Gauri Mai Khark during its short 10-minute flight, crashing between Gaurikund and Sonprayag around 5:20 a.m.

Jun 15, 2025

If we are attacked, full strength of US forces will come down on you: Trump warns Iran

US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Tehran on Sunday, as hostilities between Iran and Israel escalated into a third consecutive day of cross-border attacks, clarifying that the US had no involvement in the latest strikes but cautioned that any provocation against American interests would be met with overwhelming force.

Jun 15, 2025

Don't see occasional setbacks as major barriers in India-Canada ties: Diaspora on PM Modi's visit

The Indian diaspora in Canada is brimming with excitement and optimism ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit, which marks a significant thaw in relations that have been strained over the past year.

Jun 15, 2025