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"If He Wants A Deal...": Mojtaba Khamenei's Aide's "Test Of Trust" For Trump

Mojtaba Khamenei's aide said that "the negotiations are at a deadlock"

$24bn 'trust test' for Trump? Khamenei aide seeks frozen assets, warns US of wider war

A potential peace deal between the US and Iran hinges on the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, according to military advisor Mohsen Rezaei. He stated that the ball is in President Trump's court to break the negotiation deadlock, proposing the funds as a test of trust. Rezaei also warned of expanded military responses if attacked again.

Veterans Get Key Roles, Abhishek Stays: What Mamata Banerjee’s TMC Reshuffle Signals

The TMC reshuffle gives important organisational responsibilities to trusted veterans, but stops short of removing Abhishek Banerjee from his key post.

Trusting Indian Code, DRDO Plans Homegrown AI For Cyber Defence

The Indian defence establishment is increasingly focusing on artificial intelligence, cyber warfare, and emerging technologies as components of future military capability

‘Trust-based, brotherly relations’: Putin on nearly 80 years of India-Russia ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke of both nations navigating energy supply vulnerabilities caused by the US-Israeli war near the Strait of Hormuz.

Centre to deploy CoBRA units in Manipur before monsoon

Elite CRPF CoBRA commandos are being deployed to Manipur amidst escalating ethnic unrest, now involving the Naga community. This move follows a recent flashpoint that ignited fresh violence, leading to arson and abductions. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered strong action against extremist elements across the state, aiming to restore order and public trust.

Tata Trusts Refute Allegations On NRTT Share Transfer

Tata Trusts is among Asia's largest philanthropic institutions and India's oldest (AI image)

Tata Trusts' big June board meeting faces fresh ghosts

RPF helps 49 children reunite with parents in May

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is entrusted with the task of safeguarding railway property, passenger areas, and the well-being of travellers

Amid NEET UG Row, Congress Leader Digvijaya Singh Calls For White Paper On NTA Exam Leaks

Digvijaya Singh urges PM Modi to issue a white paper on NTA exam paper leaks, citing NEET UG 2026 cancellation and demanding transparency to restore student trust.

Shivakumar allocates portfolios to 13-member Karnataka Cabinet, retains finance and personnel

Deputy CM G Parameshwara has been entrusted with the revenue department along with youth empowerment and sports, while Priyank Kharge has been allotted home.

Meet Krishna Byre Gowda, The Minister DK Shivakumar Has Entrusted With Bengaluru's Development

Krishna Byre Gowda, 53, is one of the prominent Vokkaliga leaders in Karnataka. He most recently served as Revenue Minister in the Siddaramaiah-led government.

As TMC Faces Headwinds, The Question Grows: Who Still Stands With Mamata?

TMC's first-ever split has exposed a battle over succession, loyalty and control, leaving Mamata Banerjee reliant on a shrinking circle of trusted aides.

Nepal is a priority partner, says Modi after meeting RSP chief

By focusing on shared civilizational bonds, digital corridors, and seamless connectivity, we can truly build a partnership defined by progress and mutual trust, says Rabi Lamichanne

GST ruling may cast wider tax net over casinos

The recent Supreme Court (SC) judgment on online gaming and betting is expected to have wider implications across gambling, horse racing, and casinos, experts feel. The court clarified that the GST valuation framework is not confined to any one segment but applies across betting and gambling activities.The ruling makes it clear that the tax framework cannot be read narrowly. “Rule 31A… applies broadly to all betting, gambling and horse racing… Limiting its applicability only to horse racing would render parts of the rule otiose,” a PwC India note on the SC ruling said.Nitin Vijaivergia, partner at Pricewaterhouse & Co LLP, said the judgment upholds the imposition of the top GST slab on online gaming platforms, triggering significant retrospective tax exposure. The court’s reasoning also centres on how such transactions are structured. It has been clarified that in betting and gambling, valuation can be based on the full amount staked and not merely on a narrower measure.“Section 15(1)… permits valuation based on the entire stake,” and “merely because a different method of valuation… may also have been possible, it does not render the Rule unconstitutional,” the note added.For online gaming and casinos, the judgment clarifies when tax liability arises. The court held that the taxable event is triggered when players commit funds to participate in games with uncertain outcomes and no longer retain control over those funds.This also alters the treatment of player funds. The ruling notes that once amounts are committed for participation, “such arrangements cannot be considered deposits or entrustments,” and “the entire staked amount is treated as consideration for the supply.”In the case of casinos, the position is very clear. The court held that tax would be levied on each instance of staking money on an uncertain outcome, and not on the operator’s net earnings or gross gaming revenue.“The mention of staking money on ‘uncertain future outcomes’ may have broader implications for promotional and skill contests with deterministic scoring, and similar other formats. Key operational elements such as wallet architecture, re-deposits, and cashback will be crucial to determine tax demands, especially considering amendments to GST Rules 31 and 31B affecting valuation,” Vijaivergia said.Tax experts say that, broadly, the GST law will now apply where money or money’s worth is staked on uncertain outcomes, and such amounts are treated as consideration for the supply.

US stocks today: US stocks end modestly higher as AI zeal overcomes Middle East jitters

The S&P 500 and the Dow closed modestly higher ​on Tuesday as risk appetite driven by AI fervor was counterbalanced by tensions arising from U.S.-Iran talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the months-long war.Gains in most of the 11 major S&P sectors kept the S&P 500 and the Dow in the green, with the small-cap Russell 2000 outperforming its larger-cap peers. The Nasdaq ‌ended the session essentially unchanged.Small-cap ⁠stocks have ⁠been some of the biggest beneficiaries of the ongoing enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence stocks, which provided some upside muscle. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index advanced on the day.The Software & Services Index, ​battered in recent months over worries of AI disruption, closed in negative territory.Strong results from Hewlett Packard Enterprise and a funding commitment from Alphabet reinforced confidence in the ​AI buildout."The market is kind of muted at the surface level, but there is a lot going on under the hood, and that describes much of this year," said Mike Dickson, head of portfolio management at Horizon Investments in Charlotte, North Carolina. "There's some massive dispersion in the whole AI infrastructure ​ecosystem.""Markets could be in for one of these heated, melt-up rallies where the momentum keeps ⁠winning," Dickson ‌added. "I would not be surprised at all to be sitting here at the end of the summer a good bit ​higher."Tehran is studying a ​U.S. proposal to bring the war to a halt, but has not been in contact with Washington ⁠for days, according to Iranian media, which also said Iran is taking a "stern" approach, given ​what it views as a history of U.S. noncompliance and mutual distrust. Simultaneously, Israel is continuing its ​strikes on Lebanon, despite Tehran's warnings that the attacks are threatening to derail the fragile truce.The war has sent crude prices soaring, reviving worries over inflation and giving rise to an increasing likelihood that the U.S. Federal Reserve could hike interest rates by year-end. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said on Tuesday that such a hike could become necessary if already-elevated inflation pressures continue to mount. On the economic front, a report from the Labor Department showed an unexpected spike in job openings, driven by the volatile professional and business services sector. Otherwise, hiring, firing and quits all decreased, suggesting a slowdown ‌in labor market churn in the face of uncertainties related to strife in the Middle East and inflationary effects.Analysts look to the May employment report due on Friday, which is expected to show the U.S. economy added 85,000 jobs last ​month, a monthly deceleration ​of 26.1%. The unemployment rate is forecast ⁠to stand pat at 4.3%.According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 gained 10.07 points, or 0.13%, to end at 7,610.03 points, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 8.78 points, or 0.03%, to 27,095.59. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 237.13 points, or 0.46%, to 51,316.01.Hewlett Packard Enterprise jumped after ​the AI server maker pulled forward its long-term financial targets by two years. In further evidence of AI buildout, Alphabet said it was looking to raise $80 billion in equity offerings, including an investment from Berkshire Hathaway, to fund a costly expansion of its AI infrastructure. Its shares lost ground on the day. Marvell Technology's shares surged after Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang called the chipmaker the next "trillion-dollar company" at the Computex conference in Taipei. Nvidia invested $2 billion in Marvell in March.A drop in bitcoin hit cryptocurrency firms Coinbase and Strategy Inc.Broadcom is expected to report quarterly results on Wednesday.

Alkem Labs sees Rs 930 crore block deal as promoter family entities pare stake; Goldman, Morgan Stanley among key buyers

Shares of Alkem Laboratories witnessed block deals worth about Rs 930 crore on Tuesday, with promoter family entities selling shares to a clutch of domestic mutual funds and foreign institutional investors. According to NSE block deal data, a total of 17.88 lakh shares changed hands at Rs 5,200 apiece. The transaction value works out to about Rs 930 crore.On the sell side, Jayanti Sinha sold 12.38 lakh shares, while Samprada & Nanhamati Singh Family Trust offloaded 5.5 lakh shares. Together, the two sellers divested 17.88 lakh shares. The shares were acquired by a mix of domestic and foreign institutional investors.Among the largest buyers were ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, which purchased 9.04 lakh shares, and HDFC Mutual Fund, which bought 5.1 lakh shares. Other participants included DSP Mutual Fund, Nippon India Mutual Fund, Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore, Goldman Sachs Bank Europe, BNP Paribas Arbitrage, Societe Generale and Edelweiss Mutual Fund.The deal comes after a strong run in Alkem Laboratories shares over the past year, supported by steady growth in its domestic formulations business, improving margins and a recovery in its US operations.Alkem is among India's leading pharmaceutical companies with a strong presence in acute therapies, chronic segments and international markets. The participation of large domestic mutual funds in the transaction suggests continued institutional interest in quality healthcare names despite broader market volatility.Shares of Alkem Laboratories are likely to remain in focus as investors assess the impact of the stake sale and changes in promoter shareholding following the transaction.

D.K. Shivakumar: A trusted troubleshooter's ascent to the top job in Karnataka

Known as one of Karnataka’s most resourceful Congress leaders as well as one of its wealthiest politicians, here's a look at D.K. Shivakumar's poltica

Srisailam temple management gears up for Yogandhra event on June 11

Participating via video conference in a meeting of Board of Trustees, temple chairman says steps should be taken to ensure active participation of locals and publicity should be given to encourage pilgrim participation

TMC Faces Internal Dissent And Corruption Allegations In Bengal | Mamata Banerjee | Plain Speak

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a severe internal crisis as corruption allegations mount and party MLAs increasingly distance themselves from senior leadership, including Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee.The dissent within the party reflects growing public distrust and questions about TMC's political direction. Multiple MLAs have begun distancing themselves from core party leadership, signaling deep fractures within the organization.As political maneuvering intensifies, the TMC grapples with its identity and credibility amid rising tensions. The party's once-dominant position in Bengal politics now faces significant challenges from internal rebellion and external pressures.Watch this exclusive report on the TMC's internal turmoil, corruption allegations, and the political fallout reshaping West Bengal's political landscape. -speakn18oc_indian18oc_politicsn18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube