Tensions escalate as Israel launches attacks on Iran's nuclear and military sites, including the Natanz facility, prompting international concern. Prime Minister Netanyahu asserts the strikes will persist until the threat is eliminated. The US acknowledges Israel's unilateral action, prioritizing the protection of American forces. Explosions rocked Tehran, with both nations closing their airspace amid heightened alert and emergency declarations.
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Rahul Gandhi has urged the Election Commission to specify the date for providing voter rolls from the Maharashtra and Haryana legislative elections, welcoming the decision to share electoral data from 2009-2024.
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Imran Khan is anticipated to secure bail on June 11 in the Al-Qadir Trust case, according to PTI chief Gohar Ali Khan, while the Islamabad High Court is set to hear petitions for Khan and his wife. PTI plans a political movement led by Khan from jail and rejects any deals for his release, despite government offers for talks.
Microsoft's AI division, led by Jay Parikh, is drawing inspiration from Amazon's customer-centric approach. Parikh shared insights from Andy Jassy's shareholder letter with his CoreAI team, emphasizing customer obsession and operational efficiency. He urged teams to improve customer understanding, streamline operations, and question established processes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over two decades. He aims to strengthen ties in trade, investment, and security. Following Cyprus, Modi will attend the G7 Summit in Canada, focusing on global economic stability and climate change, before concluding his tour in Croatia to discuss strategic cooperation.
India's foreign exchange reserves witnessed a substantial increase of $5.17 billion, reaching $696.65 billion for the week ending June 6, reversing the previous week's decline. This surge was fueled by gains in foreign currency assets and a significant rise in gold reserves. The robust reserve position is expected to bolster the RBI's efforts to stabilize the rupee amidst global volatility.