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Trump Nominates Former Personal Lawyer As Attorney General

Todd Blanche has been serving as acting attorney general since Pam Bondi departed in April.

Trump Warns Netanyahu To "Be Careful" Over Renewed Iran War: Report

US President Donald Trump told Axios in an interview published on Monday that he warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he might find himself fighting alone if he went back to war with Iran.

US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq end up as tech, chipmakers rebound

U.S. stocks ended mostly higher on Monday, led by gains in the Nasdaq and chipmakers as investors sought bargains after Friday's sharp selloff and were relieved after Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other. The halt came after an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump that they immediately "stop shooting." The attacks over 24 hours were the most ‌direct confrontation between ⁠Iran and ⁠Israel since an April ceasefire in the war. The Dow ended lower and stocks overall closed off the highs of the day. Apple shares eased late in the session even as the company unveiled a series of AI upgrades to Siri. The S&P 500 technology sector and Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index advanced, rebounding from Friday's losses that wiped out $1 trillion in market value for U.S.-listed chipmakers. Intel shares also jumped after news website the Information reported that Alphabet's Google had placed an order to manufacture more than 3 million tensor processing units in 2028. "Today looks like a day where investors are doing a little bit of bargain hunting ⁠off the ‌big tech selloff," said Rick Meckler, partner at Cherry Lane Investments, a family investment office in New Vernon, New Jersey. "What normally happens after that is you get analysts coming in and reiterating buys." He added: "This market has ⁠been priced for quite a while for perfection, and these are certainly imperfect times. In that environment, you are going to see some back-and-forth, and some fear of prices having gone too far." Stocks sold off late last week after hitting a series of record highs recently. Underwhelming results from chipmaker Broadcom last week had raised concerns that the chip sector was growing too fast, while much stronger than expected jobs data for May contributed to Friday's rout, as traders priced in interest rate increases this year. According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 gained 22.07 points, or 0.30%, to end at 7,405.81 points, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 222.13 points, or 0.86%, ‌to 25,931.56. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 75.61 points, or 0.15%, to 50,791.17.Also Read | US stocks: Alphabet taps Intel to make three million in-house chips: Report Apple announced the Siri revamp at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference at its Cupertino, California, headquarters. Investors may be having a "sell-on-the-news" response, said Bruce Zaro, managing director at Granite Wealth Management in Plymouth, Massachusetts. "Perception has ⁠been for quite some time that Apple had been behind the curve as far as their AI offerings. That's why the stock widely underperformed many of the other big techs for some time until recently," he said. SpaceX's initial public offering on Friday could also prove a major test for U.S. stock markets, with investors wary of possible overexuberance. Other big tech advancers included Marvell Technology, which jumped as the chipmaker was set to join the benchmark S&P 500 before the start of trading on June 22. Eli Lilly gained after the drugmaker's trial results showed its next-generation obesity drug, retatrutide, curbed sleep apnea severity in addition to boosting weight loss and helping knee pain.

India's much N-eeded in energy mix

Over the past decade, GoI has expanded investments in solar power, wind energy, transmission infrastructure and pumped hydro storage. Electric mobility initiatives and domestic battery manufacturing programmes are also being promoted as part of a broader strategy to reduce oil dependence.Recent geopolitical developments in the Gulf, which largely supply India's crude and LPG needs, have brought renewed focus to nuclear energy as a stable domestic source for baseload electricity. A milestone in India's nuclear programme was achieved in April, when a prototype fast-breeder reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu attained first criticality. Developed indigenously by Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI), the 500 MWe reactor marks India's formal entry into the second stage of its 3-stage nuclear programme envisioned by Homi Bhabha.Also a welcome development is the latest news of GoI reportedly considering measures that include assured power purchase agreements (PPAs), to attract private sector investments in the nuclear energy sector. It is also reportedly preparing to notify rules under SHANTI (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) Act 2025.India's nuclear strategy has been designed around the country's resource profile. While it has limited uranium reserves, it possesses some of the world's largest thorium deposits. The 3-stage programme was conceived to enable large-scale utilisation of thorium for power generation.Thorium is not a fertile or fissile material, and has to be converted to fissile Uranium-233 in a FBR. The third stage aims to use U-233-based reactors for sustained energy generation. PFBR is important for the eventual thorium utilisation. India's thorium reserves, largely located in coastal monazite sands in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, are seen as a potential long-term strategic energy resource.Another significant development came with the passage of the aforementioned SHANTI Act last December. It modernises India's nuclear legal and regulatory framework, and allows limited private sector participation in nuclear projects.Traditionally, India's nuclear sector has been dominated by state-controlled entities. The Act is intended to streamline approvals, encourage investment, and support domestic manufacturing and technological partnerships. Reforms reflect recognition that achieving large-scale nuclear expansion will require both public and private participation.Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (Barc) is developing several advanced reactor designs, including 200 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR-200), 55 MWe SMR-55, and a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) intended for hydrogen production. SMRs are expected to be modular, with modules produced under controlled conditions in a factory and assembled at the site in a short time. They are also expected to be safer, making them acceptable to the public.GoI has indicated that at least 5 indigenously designed SMRs will become operational by 2033. India has set a long-term target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047. At present, the country's installed nuclear capacity stands at about 8.7 GW, contributing around 3% of total electricity generation. Coal continues to account for nearly 70% of electricity production. Achieving the 100 GW target would require substantial expansion in infra, manufacturing, financing and human resources.The Strait of Hormuz disruption has reinforced the importance of diversifying India's energy mix and reducing exposure to external supply shocks. The current policy direction reflects a combination of RE expansion, electrification, domestic manufacturing and renewed emphasis on nuclear power.The broad objective of improving energy security through a diversified and domestically supported energy system must remain a central policy priority. RE, along with energy storage required to balance it, remains the major first step. Electricity can substitute fossil fuels in many sectors. Coal can be replaced by nuclear as a baseload supplier.Nuclear projects involve high upfront capital costs and long construction timelines. Land acquisition and public acceptance remain sensitive issues. Waste management, safety regulation and development of skilled technical manpower will require sustained institutional support.Thorium-based technologies, although strategically important for India, have not yet been deployed commercially at scale in the world. Policymakers will need to balance investments across nuclear, solar, wind, storage and grid modernisation to ensure affordability and energy security.SHANTI Act, PFBR, investment in SMRs and increased private participation suggest that nuclear energy may play a larger role in India's long-term energy strategy than anticipated. We need an integrated policy framework to achieve energy aatmanirbharta.Saini is senior research analyst, and Parikh is chairman, Integrated Research and Action for Development (IRADe), New Delhi

WWDC 2026: Apple's new Siri AI is here

Apple has officially unveiled Siri AI, its biggest overhaul of Siri since the voice assistant first launched in 2011.Announced at WWDC 2026, Siri AI is powered by Apple Intelligence and brings a more conversational interface, personal context awareness, visual intelligence and the ability to take actions across apps. Apple says the new assistant can answer questions from the web, understand what's on your screen, surface information from messages, emails and photos, and help users write, edit and complete tasks.Also Read: Apple WWDC 2026: Siri gets an AI makeover, its biggest upgrade since 2011 debutHere's everything you need to know about Siri AI, including supported devices, how to access it and when it will be available.What is Siri AI?Siri AI is a completely rebuilt version of Siri powered by the next generation of Apple Intelligence.Unlike the old Siri, which primarily handled voice commands and basic queries, Siri AI can understand personal context, maintain conversations, answer follow-up questions and take actions across apps.For example, users can ask Siri to:Find a restaurant recommendation sent by a friend in MessagesPull up a hotel booking confirmation from an old emailFind photos from a recent tripDraft emails and messagesEdit and share photosAnswer questions about content currently displayed on screenSearch the web for up-to-date information on virtually any topicApple says Siri AI combines personal information, onscreen awareness and web knowledge to provide more useful and contextual responses.How to access Siri AIApple has introduced several new ways to access Siri AI across devices.On iPhoneUsers can access Siri AI by:Saying "Hey Siri"Pressing the side buttonSwiping down from the Dynamic Island to start a conversationUsing the new dedicated Siri appThe dedicated Siri app allows users to revisit previous conversations and continue chats across devices.On MacSiri AI is integrated directly into Spotlight.Users can search for answers, ask questions and access Siri AI from anywhere in macOS. Siri is also integrated into system context menus, allowing users to control-click files, images or text and ask questions about them.On iPadSiri AI is integrated into Spotlight and Visual Intelligence features, including screenshot-based interactions.On Apple WatchUsers can start conversations directly from their wrist, while Smart Stack can suggest continuing previous Siri conversations.What is the new Siri app?One of the biggest additions is a dedicated Siri app.The app stores conversation history using iCloud syncing, allowing users to start a conversation on one device and continue it on another.For example, users can begin chatting with Siri on a Mac and pick up the same conversation later on an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or Apple Vision Pro.Siri AI gets Visual IntelligenceApple has significantly expanded Visual Intelligence.On iPhone, Siri AI is integrated directly into the Camera app through a new Siri mode. Users can point the camera at objects and ask questions about what they see.The feature can:Identify objects and placesProvide information about foodOffer nutritional insightsHelp split restaurant bills using Apple CashAnswer questions about visual contentVisual Intelligence is also coming to iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro for the first time.Which devices support Siri AI?Apple Intelligence and Siri AI will only be available on supported hardware.Supported iPhonesiPhone 16 series and neweriPhone 15 ProiPhone 15 Pro MaxSupported iPadsiPad mini with A17 ProiPads powered by M1 chips or newerSupported MacsMac models with M1 chips or newerSupported Apple Watch modelsApple Watch Series 10 and newerApple Watch Ultra 2 and newerApple Watch SE 3 (when paired with a compatible iPhone)Notably, while iOS 27 supports iPhone 11 and newer devices, Siri AI itself requires Apple Intelligence-compatible hardware.Also Read: As Apple's WWDC conference kicks off, investors want to know if AI will save SiriWhen will Siri AI be available?Apple says Siri AI is available for developer testing starting now through the Apple Developer Program.A public beta will launch later this year as part of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27 and visionOS 27.Initially, Siri AI will be available in English, with support for additional languages rolling out later.

House pattas will be given to eligible SC/ST families within 5 years: Minister Vanni Arasu

He says the initiative to grant house e-pattas was among the government’s top priorities and improving the condition of SC/ST hostels is another of its priorities

Chhagan Bhujbal sidelined, NCP’s Rajendra Jain files nomination for Rajya Sabha

NCP(SP) leader Supriya Sule bats for Bhujbal, says his leadership deserves a national platform

TCS extends 1.5 mn sq ft Chennai office lease

MUMBAI: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has renewed its lease for nearly 15 lakh sq ft of office space in Chennai in a transaction with rental outgo of around Rs 1,420 crore over its total tenure of 10 years, underscoring the country’s largest IT services company’s long-term commitment to one of its key delivery hubs.This ranks among the largest office lease renewals and occupier commitments reported anywhere in India. The transaction assumes significance against the backdrop of growing concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence on employment in the technology sector.Several global and Indian IT companies have highlighted productivity gains from AI-led automation in recent quarters, fuelling debates around potential workforce rationalisation and slower hiring.The lease has been signed for space at Chennai One IT SEZ in Thoraipakkam. The agreement commenced on November 1, and covers a chargeable area of 14.66 lakh sq ft, showed documents accessed through Propstack, a realty data analytics platform.TCS will occupy the first to eighth floors across four towers in Block A (Alpha), along with the first, sixth, seventh, eighth and eleventh floors in Block B (Magnum). The leased premises have a carpet area of 11.29 lakh sq ft.The lease has been signed at a starting rental of Rs 70 per sq ft a month, translating into a monthly rental payment of about Rs 10.26 crore. The agreement carries a tenure of 10 years and is backed by a security deposit of Rs 94.64 crore.The lease agreement provides for a 12% escalation in rentals every three years. Based on the contracted rentals and the escalation structure, the total rental commitment over the 10-year tenure is estimated at approximately Rs 1,420 crore.ET’s email query to TCS remained unanswered until the time of going to press.TCS’ decision to retain and renew this nearly 1.5 million sq ft of office space for a decade signals continued confidence in its long-term operational footprint and workforce presence.Chennai continues to remain one of India’s most important technology markets, housing large campuses of domestic and multinational IT companies. The city’s established talent pool, relatively lower operating costs and robust office infrastructure have helped it maintain its position as a preferred destination for technology occupiers. The renewal comes at a time when India's office market continues to witness strong demand from technology firms, global capability centres (GCCs), financial services companies and engineering firms, driving sustained leasing activity across key markets.While artificial intelligence is reshaping workforce strategies and operational models, large occupiers continue to retain and expand their real estate footprints in major business hubs. Long-term lease renewals and large-format transactions have remained a key feature of the market, reflecting occupiers' preference for securing high-quality office assets in established micro-markets with access to talent, infrastructure and business ecosystems.

Major IAS reshuffle in Kerala; B. Ashok is Principal Secretary, Higher Education, and N. Prashanth, Special Secretary, Sports

Rathan U. Kelkar will hold full additional charge as Secretary to the newly-formed Department for the Welfare of the Elderly as well as the departments of Coastal Shipping and Inland Navigation, and Information and Public Relations

EXCLUSIVE: 'Protecting Consumers PM Modi’s Top Priority': Hardeep Puri On Navigating Energy Crisis

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri discusses India’s energy security strategy amid ongoing global crises and geopolitical challenges.He highlights the government’s approach over the past 12 years, including measures for price stabilization, diversification of energy sources, and strengthening supply chains to ensure resilience in times of global uncertainty.The discussion also addresses criticisms, international market pressures, and how India continues to balance affordability with energy security in a rapidly changing global environment. n18oc_indian18oc_worldn18oc_the-hard-factsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

India expands nuclear arsenal to around 190 warheads, says SIPRI Yearbook 2026

SIPRI notes New Delhi’s ongoing nuclear modernisation programme is increasingly focused on developing longer-range weapons capable of reaching targets across China

SpaceX IPO is said to be well oversubscribed, orders close Wednesday

SpaceX’s initial public offering is well oversubscribed, according to people familiar with the matter, as demand builds for a potentially record-setting debut.Banks leading the offering by Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and artificial intelligence company are expected to stop taking orders from institutional investors on Wednesday after the market closes in New York at 4 p.m., some of the people said, asking not to be identified as the information isn’t public. Closing the order books gives banks time to gauge demand ahead and advise the company on pricing. SpaceX’s IPO is expected to price June 11 and trade the following day. The company is offering 555.6 million shares at $135 each, which would raise about $75 billion, and value it at about $1.8 trillion.Retail investors can still submit orders for SpaceX shares on some platforms beyond the Wednesday deadline. The company is allocating as much as 30% of the offering to retail, Bloomberg News has reported.Also Read | US stocks: Alphabet taps Intel to make three million in-house chips: ReportA spokesperson for SpaceX didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Representatives for Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley declined to comment.Anticipation is growing for the IPO which is expected to be the biggest ever, topping Saudi Aramco’s $29.4 billion debut in 2019. The company has disclosed new sources of revenue in recent weeks, emphasizing its AI clout. On Friday, SpaceX announced a deal with Alphabet Inc.’s Google that would see the Gemini AI model maker pay $920 million a month as part of a cloud services agreement set to run through 2029. It previously disclosed a similar pact with Anthropic PBC.The company formally known as Space Exploration Technologies Corp. expects to make its debut on Nasdaq and Nasdaq Texas under the symbol SPCX.

'Renewed Mandate Reflects Enduring Trust': Modi Lauds Armenian PM On Election Win

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s ruling party, Civil Contract, secured 49.81% of the vote, giving it a clear lead over the opposition.

'Was Simply Cast Aside': Kakoli Ghosh Alleges Mamata Banerjee Sidelined Her, Had Cadres Abuse Her

TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar alleges Mamata Banerjee had her abused and ignored after she quit party posts, joins rebel MPs backing NDA, says national security is their priority

Karnataka High Court upholds law allowing BWSSB to lay sewer through private properties without acquisition of land

Pointing out that the provisions of the Act requires the BWSSB to cause as little damage as possible and mandates full compensation for damage caused, the court says that ‘the statutory scheme, therefore, does not contemplate unrestricted occupation or appropriation of land...’

‘Vanta Vaarpu’, novel protest with firewood stove, held against latest hike in domestic LPG price

Charity begins at home: Hungary lawmakers vote unanimously to cut own salaries by 40%

Hungary's parliament has unanimously slashed lawmakers' salaries by 40%, a move championed by Prime Minister Peter Magyar to curb spending and mend public finances. This significant pay cut, effective next month, also impacts other high-ranking officials and allowances, fulfilling a key reform promise. The government aims to stabilize its economy and secure EU funds.

Government withdraws recruitment of 480 Graduate Primary Teachers

Sigma Advanced bags $21.97 million artillery shell body export order

The shell body forms the primary structural element of a 155 mm artillery projectile, the company said, adding the order if for a customer in North America

Govt cuts Ujjwala LPG quota to 4 cylinders

New Delhi, The government has reduced the number of subsidised cooking gas cylinders available annually to beneficiaries of its flagship Ujjwala scheme to four, aligning support with average household consumption levels, a senior government official said on Monday.Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), launched in May 2016 to provide deposit-free LPG connections to adult women from poor households, beneficiaries were initially entitled to 12 subsidised 14.2-kg cylinders a year. The subsidised quota was reduced to nine cylinders last year and has now been cut further to four.At a news briefing, Praveen Mal Khanooja, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, said the revised entitlement broadly matches the average annual consumption of Ujjwala beneficiaries.To encourage the use of cleaner cooking fuel and improve affordability, the government introduced a targeted subsidy of Rs 200 per 14.2-kg LPG cylinder in May 2022, credited directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts after every refill is purchased for up to 12 cylinders annually. In October 2023, the subsidy was increased to Rs 300 per 14.2-kg cylinder, with a proportionate benefit extended to 5-kg cylinders.The latest reduction in the subsidised quota follows increases in LPG prices. The price of a 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi has risen by a cumulative Rs 89 over two hikes in the past three months, the latest on June 7, taking the retail price to Rs 942. After accounting for the Rs 300 subsidy, PMUY beneficiaries pay Rs 642 for a 14.2-kg cylinder.He said the revised entitlement broadly reflects the average annual consumption among PMUY households. Beneficiaries effectively receive support of about Rs 1,000 per cylinder when compared to the government's estimated supply cost of around Rs 1,600 per cylinder.Cooking gas LPG prices were raised on June 7 by Rs 29 per cylinder."The increase comes to Re 1 per day," he said, adding that for a family of five, the increase comes to 20 paisa per day.Indian households continue to pay among the lowest prices for cooking gas globally despite a sharp rise in international LPG prices triggered by disruptions in West Asia, he added.Khanooja said the cost of supplying a domestic LPG cylinder has risen to more than Rs 1,600, following a surge in international prices that followed the outbreak of war in West Asia at the end of February.India's LPG import costs are linked to the Saudi Contract Price (CP), the global benchmark for the fuel. The benchmark has risen about 46 per cent since February after disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz tightened supplies from the Gulf region.The government, he said, has provided Rs 52,000 crore in subsidy since 2022.Despite the price hike, oil companies continue to lose about Rs 700 per 14.2-kg cylinder, he noted.Besides LPG, the oil companies are also losing on selling petrol and diesel at rates below cost. On petrol, the under-recovery was Rs 6 a litre, and that of diesel was about Rs 30 per litre."Cumulatively, the oil companies are losing Rs 600-700 crore," he said, giving reasons for the price hikes.Apart from LPG, the oil companies have also raised petrol and diesel prices by about Rs 7.50 a litre each in four instalments last month. CNG rates too have been hiked by Rs 6 per kg.