Day: June 19, 2025

19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Sports

India vs England: From predictability of Bazball to new Indian era in Tests, reasons to watch series

The Indian cricket team starts a new era under captain Shubman Gill on Friday when the first Test of the India versus England series starts in Leeds. India legend Sachin Tendulkar believes that India will return from England victorious with a 3-1 scoreline. Naseer Hussain believes it will be 3-1 in England’s favour. Ahead of the five-match Test series, here are a few talking points: What will be India’s Playing XI? England have already named their playing XI for the first Test at Headingley. In the series defeat to Australia Down Under, India had taken just three full-time quicks through the series. But in England, under Shubman Gill there could be as many as four out-and-out pacers that could line up, Gill indicated. Story continues below this ad “You can’t win a Test ...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Entertainment

White House reveals when Donald Trump will decide on US response to Israel-Iran war

Jun 19, 2025 11:17 PM IST Donald Trump hopeful about talks with Iran, will decide within two weeks on potential US strikes, says White House. The White House on Thursday announced that President Donald Trump plans to decide within the next two weeks whether the US will intervene in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. US President Donald Trump (Bloomberg) Quoting Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters: “Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks.” (This is a developing story. Please check back for updates) Get the latest headlines from US news and global updates from Pakistan, U...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Sports

Opportunity beckons Gill and his band of brothers to create magic

The Queens Hotel is listed as a minute’s stroll from the Leeds railway station, in the heart of the city centre. It’s the Indian team’s abode for the duration of its stay ahead of and during the first Test against England, starting on Friday.Long-term employees of the hotel insist that the throng of people hanging around the hotel, hoping desperately to catch a glimpse of the Indian players, has perhaps never been so thin. There is a certain lack of buzz that is unmistakable; several locals of Asian origin aren’t even aware there is a Test match imminent at Headingley.Much of that apathy, if that’s the right word, in the lead-up to the latest five-Test showdown between the sides can be put down to the absence from the touring party of Rohit Sharma and his immediate predecessor as the capta...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Life Style

From dismantling land mines to sex education for monks: 5 off-radar missions carried out by the UN

The United Nations' vast system has tackled everything from delivering life-saving humanitarian aid to providing crucial peacekeeping operations in conflict zones since it was established in the wake of World War II. Staffers, however, say the U.N. does more than respond to civilians’ needs in war zones and debate resolutions in the Security Council.(Reuters) As the international body closes in on 80 years, questions about its relevancy and efficiency have sharpened from supporters and critics alike. Recent U.S. cuts to foreign assistance and the reevaluation of humanitarian contributions by other countries have forced a reckoning for the U.N. The organization has long sought to highlight its unique role as the meeting place of global leaders, with an ambitious mandate to prev...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Science

Chinese student Zhenhao Zou jailed for life for raping 10 women; named ‘most prolific predators’ in UK

A Chinese PhD student, who is “one of the most prolific predators” in the UK, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 24 years. Zhenhao Zou, 28, drugged and raped 10 women in London and China.  Zhenhao Zou (Metropolitan Police/PA) He kept a trophy box of women’s belongings and filmed nine of the rapes on women as they lost consciousness. Three of the 10 victims have been identified, prosecutors say, but Metropolitan Police detectives fear he could have targeted dozens more women.  Sentencing Zou at Inner London Crown Court on Thursday, Judge Rosina Cottage told him he would serve 22 years and 227 days before he was eligible for parole, taking into account time spent on remand.  The judge said the defendant is a “very bright young man” who used a manipulative “charming ...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Leanna Perry: Drunk NYC plane passenger whose meltdown went viral is an artist who works with top brands

Jun 19, 2025 10:28 PM IST Leanna Perry, a 32-year-old artist, was charged with aggravated assault on Tuesday after attacking a fellow passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight.  Leanna Perry, the drunk passenger who made headlines for grabbing a woman's hair on a Southwest Airlines flight, is an artist who has worked with top brands, New York Post reported. The 32-year-old New York City-based illustrator was handcuffed and escorted off the plane at LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday for her unruly behaviour and offensive comments. Video clips of her meltdown have since gone viral on social media, with witnesses claiming she seemed “possessed” while throwing a violent fit.  Leanna Perry, 32, was handcuffed and taken off an NYC flight after she violently grabbed a fellow passenger's ...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Amid Iran-Israel war, Pakistan fears Baloch militants rise; Asim Munir raises alarm with Donald Trump

Islamabad has expressed concerns about anti-Pakistan outfits on the border between Iran and Pakistan amid fears of the Iranian regime being destabilised during its escalating conflict with Israel, reported news agency Reuters. Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir met US President Donald Trump and indicated that the country was worried about separatist and Jihadist elements on the Pakistan-Iran border Follow LIVE updates on the Israel-Iran conflict here During a meeting between Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir and US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, the former reportedly indicated that the country was worried about separatist and Jihadist elements on the Pakistan-Iran border taking advantage of the conflict with Israel. Anti-Iranian and anti-Pakistan outfits operate on both s...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Sports

‘I also wanted to bat at that number’: Shubman Gill on slotting in at No.4 in England series

India Test captain Shubman Gill said that after Virat Kohli retired last month, both him and head coach Gautam Gambhir felt that the 25-year-old will slot in the No.4 position in the batting lineup in the 5-match Test series against England, scheduled to start from Friday. “After Virat Bhai retired, me and GG (Gautam Gambhir) bhai had a discussion about it and we were both clear that he wanted me to bat at No. 4 and I was also clear that I also wanted to bat at that number,” he said. Gill also revealed that he had picked the brains of both his predecessors in Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the IPL in order to prepare for the England series. Story continues below this ad “I met both of them in the IPL and they told me about their experiences, especially here in England, and ...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Gaming

Fake NCERT textbook seizure: Special staff inspector of Delhi Police suspended, inquiry ordered against 2 cops

Almost a month after the seizure of fake NCERT textbooks worth Rs 2.4 crore, the Delhi Police on Wednesday suspended a special staff inspector and initiated a departmental inquiry against two sub-inspectors for alleged irregularities in connection with the case. In a major crackdown, the Delhi Police on May 16 seized counterfeit National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) textbooks, based on a tip-off to the accused inspector. The raid, in which three people were arrested, was part of an operation led by the in-charge of the Special Staff of Shahdara district. A joint team led by the police and NCERT officials arrived at Mandoli Road on May 16 before proceeding to a shop owned by Prashant Gupta, 48, and his son Nishant Gupta, 26, the police said. They were present at the ...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Politics

‘Bharat Mata’ portrait pits LDF against Kerala Governor, again. ‘Turning Raj Bhavan into party office’

Thiruvananthapuram: A Kerala minister boycotted a Raj Bhavan event Thursday over the display of a Bharat Mata portrait in the second such incident this month, marking yet another low in the tussle between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government and Governor Rajendra Arlekar. General Education Minister V. Sivankutty boycotted the Scouts and Guides Rajyapuraskar award ceremony, leaving the Raj Bhavan shortly after extending his wishes to the children. “I congratulate all the students who received the award. This is the highest honour in Scouts and Guides. But I want to draw the attention of the Honourable Governor to one issue. This event is co-organised by the State Government and the Raj Bhavan. Yet, an image representing a political party has been displayed here. It is inappropriate ...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Gaming

Watches, coins, flat: Properties linked to Nirav Modi worth Rs 60 crore to be restored to PNB

A special court permitted restoration of properties linked to diamond merchant Nirav Modi valued at over Rs 60.33 crore, to the Punjab National Bank (PNB), allowing the bank’s plea which said that the consortium of banks led by it has incurred losses of Rs 8526 crore in the alleged fraud. The restored properties include valuables worth Rs 40.83 crore, including jewellery, coins, watches and cash, from the Worli residence of Nirav Modi and a flat worth Rs 19.50 crore in Breach Candy. These properties were attached by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in 2018-19 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, as part of its probe in to the fraud, where Nirav Modi and others are alleged to have connived with bank officials in issuing fraudulent Letters of Undertaking from 2008, causing losses to...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Travel

Donald Trump signs executive order extending deadline for TikTok closure

Jun 19, 2025 09:23 PM IST The US President had already twice granted a reprieve from enforcement of a congressionally mandated ban on TikTok.  U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he has signed an executive order extending the June 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the U.S. assets of short-video app TikTok for 90 days. US President Donald Trump announced that he had signed an executive order extending a deadline for the closure of TikTok(Bloomberg) Also Read: Donald Trump to extend TikTok sale deadline for third time, says White House "I've just signed the Executive Order extending the Deadline for the TikTok closing for 90 days (September 17, 2025)," he said in a Truth Social post. Trump had already twice granted a reprieve from enforcement ...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Gaming

QS World University Rankings: DU continues to be top public varsity in India, sees overall rise in score

Delhi University (DU) maintained its position as the top public university in the country in the QS World University Rankings 2026 released on Wednesday, even as it recorded notable improvements in several key indicators, including employment outcomes, research performance, and international collaboration. While it retained its overall ranking (328), DU topped Indian institutions in terms of employment outcomes.The varsity also saw a 26% improvement in its total score, rising from 33.8 last year to 42.6 this year. Among Indian institutions, DU was placed seventh overall, the varsity said on Thursday. Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh on Thursday said the improvement reflects the university’s “strengthening academic profile, expanding global research collaboration, and enhanced graduate outcomes...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Politics

Top 5 Zodiac Signs with a Natural Love for Wildlife and Adventure

When surrounded by flora, fauna, and the expansive outdoors, Taureans experience peace and calm. Taurus, who prioritizes stability and simplicity, is particularly attracted to the slower, more grounded rhythm of nature and the life cycles represented by animals. They likely enjoy visiting national parks, botanical gardens, and wildlife sanctuaries. Source link

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Opinion

What is ‘doomsday plane’? E-4B Nightwatch lands in Washington DC as Trump weighs Iran strike

One of the US military’s most secretive aircraft, the Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, often dubbed the ‘doomsday plane’ landed at the Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, DC, on Tuesday night. The flight's appearance came amid mounting tensions in the Middle East, reported The New York Post. The aircraft, which serves as an airborne military command center capable of operating through nuclear war or national catastrophe, departed from Bossier City in Louisiana shortly before 6 pm and touched down shortly after 10 pm. Trump's 'doomsday plane' E-4B Nightwatch lands in Washington DC(US Air Force) Unusual flight path raises browsAs per the report, the E-4Bs frequently fly to maintain readiness. This particular mission, however, stood out due to its non-standard coastal flight path, which l...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Travel

UK regulator tells Universities: Defend free speech, even if it’s uncomfortable – Times of India

British universities are facing a reckoning over the boundaries of speech and academic freedom. In newly issued guidance, the Office for Students, the UK’s higher education regulator, has warned institutions that shielding students from legal but controversial ideas poses a threat to core academic principles.The message is unambiguous: Students must not only be allowed to speak freely, but also be prepared to confront opinions that may challenge, disturb, or even offend them. “This includes things that they may find uncomfortable or shocking,” said Arif Ahmed, director for freedom of speech at the Office for Students. “By being exposed to a diversity of academic thought, students will develop their analytical and critical thinking skills.”A nation at a crossroadsThe guidance, released Thur...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Video: Chinese student walks home with bags on bamboo pole after crucial exam, impresses internet

A heartwarming video of a Chinese secondary schoolgirl walking home after completing her exam, carrying her belongings on a bamboo pole, has gone viral on Chinese social media—earning widespread admiration and support across the country. According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the video was filmed outside Guanyang County No. 2 Senior High School in Guilin, Guangxi province, southern China, shortly after the girl, surnamed Liu, finished the Gaokao—China’s highly competitive college entrance examination. A Chinese student inspired many after walking home with quilts balanced on a bamboo pole post-exam.(X/@AmazingLiuzhou) (Also read: Chinese woman stabbed 22 times in violent ambush, breast implants deflect fatal blows) The footage shows Liu dressed in modest...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Gaming

How IIT Delhi got back to top spot among Indian institutions in QS rankings after 8 yrs

A strategic push to expand global research ties, aggressive faculty hiring, including special drives for SC/ST and women candidates, and a sharpened focus on sustainability and inclusion have propelled IIT Delhi to its highest-ever QS World University Rankings position.Boosted by an overseas campus in Abu Dhabi and major infrastructure upgrades under the University Grants Commission’s Institute of Eminence scheme, the institute this year saw gains across key metrics like employer reputation, citations, and international research network, resulting in a 27-spot leap to rank 123 globally this year. For the first time in eight years, IIT Delhi has emerged as the highest-ranked Indian institution in the QS 2026 rankings, overtaking IIT Bombay, which had held the top spot in six of the last ten...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Politics

Honeymoon murder: Court extends police remand of Sonam, Raj; 3 hitmen sent to judicial custody Shillong, Jun 19

A court in Shillong on Thursday extended the police custody of Sonam Raghuvanshi and her boyfriend Raj Kushwaha by two more days, while the three hitmen who allegedly murdered Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi were sent to a 14-day judicial remand. Raghuvanshi and his wife went “missing” while honeymooning in Meghalaya’s Sohra area on May 23. His highly decomposed body was found in a gorge on June 2. Raj and the three hitmen — Akash Rajput (19), Vishal Singh Chauhan (22), and Raj Singh Kushwaha (21) — were arrested from various parts of UP and Madhya Pradesh, following which Sonam surrendered before the police in connection with the murder of her husband. Story continues below this ad The court of Judicial Magistrate Don Kitbor Koshy Mihsill had on June 11 granted eight ...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Travel

Tucker Carlson: All about his wife, Susan Andrews, four kids and net worth

Jun 19, 2025 08:28 PM IST Carlson Tucker, known for his political views, has kept his personal life private. Here's a sneak peek into his family and kids.  Tucker Carlson may be known for his outspoken political views and high-profile departure from Fox News in 2023, but he tends to keep his personal life out of the spotlight. Recently, he made headlines again after his fiery interview with Senator Ted Cruz went viral. Behind the scenes, the conservative commentator has been married to his wife, Susan Andrews, for over three decades.  Tucker Carlson, a prominent conservative commentator, has been married to Susan Andrews for over three decades. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)(AP) Also Read: Watch. Tucker Carlson's spat with Ted Cruz over Bible phrase: 'Those who ...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Travel

RRB RPF Constable result 2025 declared, more than 4,000 candidates selected for next stages: Direct link to download here – Times of India

RRB RPF Constable result 2025: The Railway Protection Force (RPF), under the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), has officially declared the results for the Constable Recruitment Examination 2025. The Computer-Based Test (CBT), conducted between March 2 and March 18, 2025, was held to fill 4,660 vacancies notified under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) RPF-02/2024.Candidates who appeared in the examination can now check their results on the respective RRB regional portals. The individual scorecards will be accessible from 5 PM on June 20, 2025, by logging in with the registration number and date of birth.According to the RRB, roll numbers of provisionally shortlisted candidates have been published in ascending order — not based on merit. These candidates are now provisionally eligible to...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Sports

‘Winning Test series in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa bigger than winning IPL’: Shubman Gill

India Test captain Shubman Gill on Thursday said that winning a Test series in countries like England, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand was a bigger achievement than winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) title. Gill is set to lead a new-look Indian side, bereft of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin, against England in a 5-match Test series, starting on Friday. “Definitely the Test series in my opinion. You don’t get many opportunities as a captain to be able to come to England. Maybe 2; if you are the best of your generation, maybe 3. The IPL comes every year and you have a crack at it every year. So in my opinion, winning a Test series in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are bigger,” Gill said. Talking about leading his first series as the captain of India, Gi...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

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What is Sejjil? Iran fires ultra-heavy, long-range ballistic missile at Israel: 5 things to know

Jun 19, 2025 07:13 PM IST The Sejjil missile has an estimated range of around 2,000 km and a payload capacity of about 700 kg. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Thursday said it fired Sejjil-2, an ultra-heavy, long-range ballistic missile, towards Israel. The Sejjil missile measures approximately 18 m in length, 1.25 m in diameter, and weighs about 23,600kg.(X/Iran_in_India) "The twelfth wave of Operation 'True Promise 3' has begun with the launch of ultra-heavy, long-range, two-stage Sejjil missiles," the Iranian embassy in India wrote on X, citing a statement by the guard corps. Follow LIVE updates here. "Sejjil missiles, powered by solid fuel and with long-range capabilities, are among Iran’s most accurate and powerful strategic weapons. They possess the a...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

Entertainment

Watch. Tucker Carlson’s spat with Ted Cruz over Bible phrase: ‘Those who bless Israel will be blessed’

In a fiery and contentious interview, Tucker Carlson appeared visibly baffled as Senator Ted Cruz invoked scripture to justify his support for Israel’s bombing of Iran. The face-to-face exchange, aired Wednesday on Carlson’s alternative media platform, spotlighted a deepening divide within the MAGA movement over potential US involvement in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Tucker Carlson and Senator Ted Cruz clashed over biblical support for Israel during a heated interview. (@TuckerCarlson/X) Also Read: Tucker Carlson slams Ted Cruz for not knowing Iran's population in viral clip. Watch Cruz uses scriptures to justify bombs dropped by Israel on IranIn the almost 2-hour-long interview dropped on Wednesday, Cruz said, “Growing up in Sunday school, I was taught from the Bible...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

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New three-shot breast cancer vaccine offers new hope, targets milk protein to stop tumours before they grow

In the search for a cure for breast cancer, a major breakthrough has finally come. Biotechnology company Anixa Biosciences, Inc. announced earlier this month that its breast cancer vaccine, which is being developed in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic, has completed phase 1 of clinical testing.  With promising early results, the vaccine is moving forward to the next stages of development. If successful, it could enable doctors to prevent cancerous tumours from forming in the first place. “The vaccine is designed to mobilise the patient’s immune system to find, recognise, and destroy breast cancer cells for primary prevention,” Amit Kumar, Ph.D, CEO of Anixa Biosciences, Inc. told Vogue India. “If a patient is vaccinated and [their] immune system is trained to destroy the cancer cells...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologises for leaked phone call with Cambodian leader

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologised on Thursday for a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen that has provoked widespread anger and put her government on the brink of collapse. Thailand's government faces collapse after a leaked phone call unleashed fresh political turmoil, with Paetongtarn facing resignation calls and street protests as she grapples with the exit of the second-biggest party in her coalition(Bloomberg) Her main coalition partner has quit and she faces calls to resign or hold an election, throwing the kingdom into a fresh round of political instability as it seeks to boost its spluttering economy and avoid US President Donald Trump's swingeing trade tariffs. The conservative Bhumjaithai party pulled out on Wednesday, saying Pae...

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