Tata Group is establishing India's first semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera, Ahmedabad. Gujarat is supporting the project by building residential accommodations for Tata employees and vendors. The project includes 1,500 residential units, a fire station, school, hospital and desalination plant. The first chip production is expected by December 2026.
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National Testing Agency announced NEET UG 2025 results. Over 22 lakh students appeared. 12.3 lakh candidates qualified this year. Aspirants can check scorecards on neet.nta.nic.in. Category-wise and gender-wise details are available. Female candidates dominated the results. Qualified candidates are now eligible for Medical Counselling Committee counselling. Cut-off marks decreased slightly. Counselling schedule will be announced soon on mcc.nic.in.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the results of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025, held on May 25, 2025. Candidates have been shortlisted for both the Civil Services and Indian Forest Service (Main) Examinations. A submission window from June 16 to June 25 has been announced for uploading required details. Results for four candidates have been withheld. The full list and further instructions are available on the official UPSC website.
Tensions escalate as Iran launches a missile barrage on Israel, retaliating for Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the killing of military commanders. Explosions rocked Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, with many missiles intercepted. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility, targeting Israeli military positions. The US had cautioned against strikes that could derail nuclear negotiations.
Team India has landed in England, commencing their preparations for the five-Test series, which marks the beginning of the 2025-27 WTC cycle. This series signifies a new era following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill leads the team, with the first Test scheduled for June 20.
Starlink's recent satcom license in India mandates cooperation with security agencies, addressing prior reluctance to share user data, especially concerning border regions. Security concerns persist regarding potential misuse from neighboring countries, delaying commercial operations for Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb, and Jio-SES, all awaiting necessary clearances.
S&P Global Ratings anticipates that US tariffs will lead to increased smartphone and PC prices as manufacturers pass on higher costs to consumers. Companies like Apple, heavily reliant on China's production infrastructure, are particularly vulnerable. While some companies are shifting production to countries like India and Vietnam, potential tariff increases still pose a threat to the US market.
In Bengaluru, a BMTC bus driver, Atahar Hussain, alleges he was assaulted by Kavya, a software engineer, after refusing to stop at an undesignated location on Sarjapur Road. Kavya insisted on halting near her office, but Hussain cited traffic regulations and a recently relocated bus stop. The situation escalated when Kavya verbally abused and physically attacked him with her slipper.
A public fallout has occurred between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, once allies. Musk proposed "The America Party" after a poll on X, fueled by his vision to dismantle the establishment. The rift escalated after Musk criticized Trump's legislative efforts, leading to Trump threatening to terminate Musk's government subsidies and contracts.
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and his wife Nahomi welcomed their first child, a daughter, on June 12, 2025. Alvarez was placed on the paternity list, causing him to miss a few games. The proud father shared a heartwarming photo on Instagram, celebrated by fans and the team alike, after a standout performance against the Colorado Rockies.
As Dustin Johnson vies for U.S. Open victory, attention turns to his wife, Paulina Gretzky, and her inheritance from hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. 'The Great One' boasts a $250 million fortune, including lavish properties and a custom $900,000 Steinway powerboat designed with input from Paulina's mother, Janet Jones. Paulina's future is secured with generational wealth, potentially overshadowing even Johnson's success.