In a dramatic turn, President Trump announced US military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, marking a direct intervention in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. The strikes, utilizing B-2 stealth bombers, targeted Iran's uranium enrichment program. This decision reverses Trump's earlier stance on avoiding foreign wars and raises concerns about potential Iranian retaliation.
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Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach, is set to rejoin the national squad on June 17 in England, just before the first Test against England. He had returned to India on June 12 due to his mother's heart attack. In his absence, assistant coaches managed the team's preparations, including an intra-squad match.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was below 24,850, BSE Sensex was down over 100 points.
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.
Nasser Hussain lauded Jasprit Bumrah's bowling prowess, drawing comparisons to the legendary Shane Warne. He emphasized Bumrah's unique skill and expressed hope for his continued fitness. Bumrah's impressive five-wicket haul in the first innings left Hussain spellbound, predicting he would be a significant threat to England.
A massive compilation of 16 billion login credentials, gathered from past breaches and infostealer malware, has been discovered online, impacting major platforms like Apple, Google, and Facebook. While not a new breach, the exposure poses significant risks, potentially enabling credential stuffing attacks. Experts advise users to enable multi-factor authentication and use strong, unique passwords to protect their accounts.
Elon Musk, despite his immense wealth, maintains a surprisingly minimalist lifestyle. He sold numerous properties, opting for a small Boxabl home and even crashing at friends' places. Musk once lived on $1 a day and famously crashed a McLaren, never replacing it, showcasing his detachment from luxury possessions and focus on his ventures.
A White House meeting between President Trump and Field Marshal Asim Munir has ignited speculation about a potential US-Pakistan realignment. Discussions centered on counter-terrorism, trade, and regional stability, with Trump reportedly seeking Pakistan's assistance regarding Iran in exchange for economic and military support. This move could reshape South Asia's power dynamics, impacting India's regional influence.
Following US military strikes on Iran, tensions in the Middle East are disrupting global energy supplies, as evidenced by supertankers rerouting near the Strait of Hormuz. This critical chokepoint, responsible for a significant portion of oil and gas shipments, faces potential closure threats, causing oil prices to surge and prompting shippers to adopt cautious strategies amid escalating geopolitical risks.
The National Conference (NC) has intensified its criticism of the "dual power centre" in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting it impedes effective governance. NC questions LG Manoj Sinha's claim of controlling only the police, arguing his authority over law, order, and IAS officer transfers undermines the elected government's functioning. Opposition parties are blaming Omar Abdullah govt for ineffective and lacklustre administration.