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Annamalai Quits BJP: A Look At His Political Career

K Annamalai quit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday, with the party formally accepting his resignation from its primary membership.

K Annamalai quits BJP after Tamil Nadu elections, ending days of suspense

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annnamalai resigned from the party's primary membership, a month after Tamil Nadu election results.

DU assistant professor murdered at home in east Delhi

A 42-year-old Delhi University assistant professor, Debosmita Paul, was discovered murdered in her Vasundhara Enclave apartment. Her sister found her with severe head injuries, suggesting an attack with a blunt object and possibly a sharp weapon. While robbery isn't the primary suspect, investigators are exploring her personal and professional life, including ongoing separation proceedings.

Lalit Modi's big claim, says Dawood Ibrahim's control on IPL forced him to quit cricket management

Lalit Modi said he became a primary target for the mafia as he refused to allow match-fixing in the initial years of the IPL when he was in-charge.

Ex- Trump NSA John Bolton to plead guilty over retaining classified documents: Report

John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, is reportedly set to plead guilty to one felony count of illegally retaining classified documents. This plea agreement comes with a fine exceeding $2 million, as part of a case brought against him earlier this year in Maryland.

4 dead, others injured in Muzaffarpur hospital fire in Bihar

Though the cause of the incident was yet to be ascertained, the primary reports suggest that a short circuit was the reason for the fire

Congress to cadre: Ignore CJP, focus on NEET-CBSE stir

Congress plans to intensify its agitation on NEET-CBSE controversies over the next fortnight, urging members to focus on student and youth issues. The party is wary of rival political parties using the protests for their own agenda, drawing parallels to past movements. Youth Congress and NSUI are holding nationwide protests, emphasizing NEET as their primary concern.

US stocks today: Dow Jones drops over 500 points as Middle East tensions escalate

Wall Street stocks pulled back from ​record highs on Wednesday as flaring tensions in the Middle East and rising crude prices stoked inflation jitters and convinced investors to take some profits.All three major U.S. stock indexes closed in negative territory, dragged lower by financials and tech , with the small-cap Russell 2000 underperforming its larger-cap counterparts.Chips advanced, indicating the artificial intelligence ‌fervor is alive ⁠and well. ⁠Still, most of the Magnificent Seven group of AI-related megacaps were lower."The AI names are trading on their own completely separate world, largely oblivious to macro and geopolitical ​risk, at least within reason," said Ross Mayfield, investment strategy analyst at Baird in Louisville, Kentucky. "And so there's going to be a bid for those ​names, especially on days where everything else looks a little bit less attractive."The S&P Software & Services index declined. It has been battered in recent months by fears of AI disruption.Middle East hostilities intensified as the U.S. and Iran traded a new round of air strikes, ​the latest test of a shaky ceasefire.Oil prices rose, adding to worries that upward ⁠pressure on energy prices ‌could metastasize into broader, systemic inflation."This market continues to demonstrate a tug of war between fundamentals in the ​U.S. economy, which ​are incredibly positive, and concerns that the duration of the conflict in the Middle East will lead to ⁠downside risks," said Bill Northey, senior investment director at U.S. Bank Wealth Management, Billings, Montana. "Our ​framework is centered around the duration of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as ​the primary input to inflation expectations.""The longer the duration of that closure, the less likely the Federal Reserve will be able to ease in 2026," Northey added.In fact, financial markets are pricing more than a 40% likelihood of a rate hike at the conclusion of the U.S. Federal Reserve's December meeting, up from 9.1% one month ago, according to CME's FedWatch tool.New York Fed President John Williams reiterated his position that the central bank does not need to change interest rates despite upside inflation risks, stating monetary policy is "in the right place."Economic ‌data suggested the labor market was stable, and the services sector continued to expand, but input prices remained elevated and corporate spending plans appeared soft amid rising energy costs and geopolitical uncertainties.The Beige Book, the Fed's ​regional economic survey, showed economic ​activity gathered steam in recent ⁠weeks, employment was little changed, but the fallout from higher energy prices due to the war was pervasive.According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 lost 54.11 points, or 0.74%, to end at 7,555.67 points, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 230.97 points, or 0.85%, to 26,862.93. The Dow ​Jones Industrial Average fell 581.84 points, or 1.13%, to 50,725.95.Among chipmakers, Marvell, Intel, Qualcomm , and Sandisk outperformed.Asset managers dropped after Switzerland's Partners Group capped withdrawals from an $8.6 billion private equity fund. KKR, Blackstone, Blue Owl and Ares Management all lost ground.GameStop advanced after the original meme-stock posted a rise in quarterly revenue and unveiled a $2 billion share buyback program.Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to price its IPO at $135 a share to raise a record $75 billion, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.Broadcom results were expected shortly.

ED summons TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in teacher recruitment scam; asked to appear on June 15

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate to appear on June 15. The agency is investigating alleged irregularities and money laundering in the recruitment of primary teachers in West Bengal. Banerjee is expected to join the ongoing probe into the scam.

Country over IPL? Pat Cummins leaves 2027 participation in doubt

Australian captain Pat Cummins is considering skipping IPL 2027 due to a demanding international schedule. With major tours and tournaments ahead, he indicated that franchise cricket might be sacrificed to prioritize national duties. Cummins emphasized Test matches and the ODI World Cup as his primary focus, suggesting workload management for the pace attack is crucial.

Losing The Lotus: Is Quitting BJP Annamalai’s Only Way To Find Dravidian Acceptability?

Annamalai’s primary obstacle in Tamil Nadu has never been his personal appeal but rather the ideological friction between Hindutva politics and the state's Dravidian ethos

Wangchuk says key points omitted from Ladakh talks draft, warns of hunger strike

Fresh disagreements have emerged regarding Ladakh's political future. The Leh Apex Body claims the Centre omitted crucial details from a draft record of recent talks. They are demanding corrections and warning of renewed protests, including hunger strikes. The Ladakh chief secretary stated the summary document was shared in good faith and invited objections.

Punjab’s Hoshiarpur learns differently as VHMI spearheads Montessori initiative in govt. schools

As a part of Punjab’s first Montessori education initiative in government Anganwadis and pre-primary schools launched in collaboration with Chandigarh-based Vivek High Montessori Institute (VHMI), the project is reshaping the early learning landscape

TMC expels 2 MLAs, Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee, for 'anti-party activities'

The Trinamool Congress has expelled two MLAs, Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee, from its primary membership due to alleged anti-party activities and actions detrimental to the organisation. Both legislators reportedly failed to attend party meetings and made statements against the AITC's interests.

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner marry in London: What is the net worth of power couple?

The 30-year-old singer exchanged vows with Turner, 36, during a private ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London on Sunday.

Days after Michael and Susan Dell's more than $6 billion donation, Trump Accounts app goes live

The US Treasury has launched the Trump Accounts app, serving as the primary interface for a new program designed to build long-term financial strength for American families. Account activation for millions of families will begin soon, with the official launch on July 4, 2026.

Dua Lipa, Callum Turner get married at London registry office

The music and film world is abuzz after pop star Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner quietly sealed their love in a charming private ceremony in London. While a grand celebration is expected to take place in Sicily, the couple's heartfelt exchange of vows at Old Marylebone Town Hall was attended by only a few close friends and family.

Education is the primary yardstick for development: Revanth Reddy on X

Analysing the link between adaptability and species success of Elvira rat, Cutch rock rat

R. Brawin Kumar, a wildlife biologist, told the rock rats are primary food sources for species such as the Bengal fox. “Their protection and presence in these landscapes is crucial for the local rocky ecosystems they inhabit,” he said.

General Subramani takes charge as India's new CDS: All about the 'Pakistan-China expert'

A primary mandate of Gen Subramani is to implement the ambitious military theaterisation plan and bolster tri-services synergy.