News Update : Over $40bn & global fuel crisis: What it cost US and the world to 'open' Strait of Hormuz - AASHISH SAXENA

A costly US military operation, dubbed 'Epic Fury,' aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in billions spent, hundreds of aircraft lost, and thousands of lives lost across the region. Despite the immense price, Iran maintains the strait was never closed, highlighting a stark paradox in the conflict's outcome and its devastating global impact on trade and energy. A costly US military operation, dubbed 'Epic Fury,' aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in billions spent, hundreds of aircraft lost, and thousands of lives lost across the region. Despite the immense price, Iran maintains the strait was never closed, highlighting a stark paradox in the conflict's outcome and its devastating global impact on trade and energy. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/over-40bn-thousands-of-deaths-global-fuel-crisis-what-it-cost-us-and-the-world-to-open-strait-of-hormuz/articleshow/131739346.cms Date: 2026-06-15T13:23:35.000Z

News Update : 20 rebel TMC MPs to merge with Nationalist Citizens Party, back NDA: Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar - TOI NEWS DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/20-rebel-tmc-mps-to-merge-with-nationalist-citizens-party-back-nda-kakoli-ghosh-dastidar/articleshow/131722409.cms Date: 2026-06-14T14:33:59.000Z

News Update : Watch: SriLankan Airlines flight with over 200 onboard hit by lightning; lands safely - TOI WORLD DESK

A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney was forced to return to Colombo on Friday after being struck by lightning. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing sparks from an engine. The crew managed the situation, and the aircraft landed safely back in Colombo due to minor engine damage. A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney was forced to return to Colombo on Friday after being struck by lightning. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing sparks from an engine. The crew managed the situation, and the aircraft landed safely back in Colombo due to minor engine damage. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/watch-srilankan-airlines-flight-with-over-200-onboard-hit-by-lightning-lands-back-safely-in-colombo/articleshow/131705966.cms Date: 2026-06-13T14:10:56.000Z

News Update : 'Repeatedly humiliated me': Pune techie at TCS hangs himself; FIR against 2 female colleagues - TOI CITY DESK

A Pune IT firm employee's alleged suicide has led to a case of abetment against three individuals, including two TCS colleagues. The deceased's son filed a complaint, citing a suicide note that accused a friend of sending defamatory emails and two female colleagues of humiliation, denial of assignments, and threats. Police are investigating. A Pune IT firm employee's alleged suicide has led to a case of abetment against three individuals, including two TCS colleagues. The deceased's son filed a complaint, citing a suicide note that accused a friend of sending defamatory emails and two female colleagues of humiliation, denial of assignments, and threats. Police are investigating. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/repeatedly-humiliated-me-pune-techie-at-tcs-hangs-himself-fir-against-2-female-colleagues/articleshow/131687011.cms Date: 2026-06-12T14:16:39.000Z

News Update : Anvay Dravid, son of legendary Rahul Dravid, named in India U-19 squad - TOI SPORTS DESK

Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, has been selected for the India Under-19 squad touring Sri Lanka. The BCCI announced the squads on Thursday, with Anvay named as one of the wicketkeepers for the one-day matches. This selection follows his impressive performance in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, has been selected for the India Under-19 squad touring Sri Lanka. The BCCI announced the squads on Thursday, with Anvay named as one of the wicketkeepers for the one-day matches. This selection follows his impressive performance in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/anvay-dravid-son-of-legendary-rahul-dravid-picked-for-india-u-19-sri-lanka-tour/articleshow/131657238.cms Date: 2026-06-11T11:05:10.000Z