Reports indicate Iranian hackers, known as 'Robert', claim to possess emails from Donald Trump's associates. The hackers threaten to release the stolen data. Targets include Susie Wiles, Lindsey Halligan, Roger Stone, and Stormy Daniels. US authorities condemn the breach. The group resurfaced after the Iran-Israel conflict. The White House and FBI pledge a full investigation.
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India is considering revising the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh, set to expire in 2026. New Delhi seeks a new treaty reflecting its current irrigation, port maintenance, and power generation needs.
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are set to wed in a lavish Venice ceremony, requesting guests donate to charities instead of giving gifts. Contributions will support UNESCO's Venice Office, CORILA, and Venice International University. Celebrations are rumored to span three days, from June 26-28, with the wedding potentially on June 27. The event's cost is estimated between $9.
In a significant blow to Kerala's ruling LDF, the UDF secured victory in the Nilambur assembly bypoll, marking the first loss of a sitting seat for the LDF during its current term. Congress candidate Aryadan Shoukath defeated CPI(M)'s M Swaraj by a margin of 11,077 votes.
Following India's shocking Test defeat against England, head coach Gautam Gambhir downplayed individual achievements, despite centuries from Rishabh Pant and others. He emphasised the team's failure to defend a massive score, highlighting England's record chase led by Ben Duckett. Fast bowler Harshit Rana has been released from the squad as injury concerns eased.
In Surat, a shocking case has emerged involving a 16-year-old girl found pregnant, with her 14-year-old brother implicated. The pregnancy was discovered after she complained of abdominal pain. Police have filed an FIR, invoking the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act. The boy will be presented before the Juvenile Justice Board.
Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' has achieved box office success, grossing over Rs 94 crore in its first eight days. Khan's decision to release the film exclusively in cinemas, bypassing OTT platforms, appears to have paid off handsomely. The film's strong performance has surpassed Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari Chapter 2', although it now faces competition from new releases.
NASA's Curiosity rover finds strange rock formations on Mars. These look like spiderwebs. The rover spots these on Mount Sharp. Scientists think these formations formed from old groundwater. The mineral-rich ridges may hold clues about Mars' past. The discovery could help understand if Mars once supported microbial life. Curiosity will study the formations further.
Concerns arose at Edgbaston regarding the unusually short and asymmetrical boundary dimensions for the second Test, with some boundaries seemingly 5-10m shorter than usual. This sparked speculation about whether the adjustments favored England's aggressive batting approach against India's spin attack, reminiscent of the 2019 World Cup controversy when India faced similar boundary issues at the same venue.