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Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and China’s foreign minister Wang Yi China and Iran have maintained diplomatic ties for decades. Yet Beijing’s response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has been notably measured: diplomatic support for Tehran, criticism of US and Israeli military actions, and repeated calls for de-escalation — but no indication…

WAYANAD: Around 150 students of an aided upper primary school in Kerala’s Wayanad have reported fever and vomiting over the past three days, while 38 children have been hospitalised, officials said on Saturday.The affected children are students of Mar Baselios Aided Upper Primary School. Of them, 38 students who continued to experience health issues have…

The Telangana government has implemented revised land values for property registrations across the state from June 5, marking the first major revision in nearly a year. The new rates apply to both agricultural and non-agricultural properties.According to the government, the revision is aimed at narrowing the gap between officially notified registration values and prevailing market…

Maja Chwalinska Becomes First Qualifier Ever to Reach French Open Final (AFP) Maja Chwalinska has emerged as the surprise package of the French Open 2026. The Polish qualifier has stunned the tennis world by reaching her first-ever Grand Slam final. The 24-year-old defeated several higher-ranked opponents during her remarkable run in Paris. She will now…

From a light tank built for the Himalayas and a battle-tested artillery gun deployed in Ladakh to laser weapons designed to counter drones, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Larsen & Toubro’s Hazira facility offered a snapshot of India’s rapidly expanding indigenous defence ecosystem. The showcase brought together some of the country’s most ambitious military…

Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones toward Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday, prompting air defence responses in both Gulf nations and further straining a fragile ceasefire between Tehran and Washington.Bahrain’s government said Iranian missiles and drones targeting Bahrain and Kuwait were successfully intercepted and called on Tehran to immediately halt attacks against its Gulf neighbours,…

HYDERABAD: One person is feared dead and several others injured after the roof of a house collapsed in Marpally area of Vikarabad district on Saturday, officials said.According to news agency PTI, multiple people are also feared trapped under the debris, prompting a large-scale rescue operation at the site.Teams from the local administration, police, and disaster…

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has ruled out the possibility of the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meeting US President Donald Trump, downplaying remarks by Trump that hinted at such a prospect. In an interview, Araghchi said a meeting between the two leaders was not a realistic possibility. “I saw a report which apparently…

Anurag Kashyap‘s gritty legal drama ‘Bandar’ starring Bobb Deol has been one of the most talked-about Indian films of 2025 on the festival circuit. Released on June 5, 2026, the dark thriller is off to a muted start at the domestic box office. Driven by an intense lead performance from Bobby Deol, the adult-rated film…

PATNA: Educationist and a coaching institute owner Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, will not surrender in the Patna Civil Court, his lawyer Arvind Kumar Mahuar said on Saturday. The legal team will file for bail on Monday. “The time to file an anticipatory bail plea in court ended on Saturday. We will file…