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A tree fell on a school bus in Chembur, Mumbai, leaving one child dead and 10 seriously injured on Tuesday, as per reports. A large and aging tree fell on the bus as it was moving through Road No.11 in Chembur, with its branches crushing the front and middle portions of the bus.  At around 2:50 PM on June 30, 2026, a tree fell on a school bus belonging to Universal School on Road No. 11 in Chembur, resulting in an accident. Local residents, law enforcement and fire department officials engaged in rescue efforts to extricate the injured children from the mangled vehicle. The children were admitted to hospitals and are currently undergoing treatment for their severe injuries.  Four students are currently undergoing treatment at Zen Hospital. One child was still trapped in the crushed bus due to the way in which the tree stump and branches impacted it. Rescue efforts were underway to help remove the child from the wreckage.  Rescue personell are also cutting the...

The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G was launched in India on Monday as the latest midrange addition to the South Korean firm's smartphone portfolio. The new handset is set to go on sale in the country soon in two colour options. The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G is powered by an octa core Snapdragon 6 series chipset, and it has a 6,000mAh battery that supports 45W wired fast charging. The new Galaxy M series phone also sports a Super AMOLED display that refreshes at up to 120Hz, and a triple rear camera setup. Samsung Galaxy M47 5G Price in India, Availability Samsung Galaxy M47 5G price in India starts at Rs. 22,999. However, this figure includes coupon offers, which is usually lower than the retail price of the handset. This story will be updated once Samsung provides details about pricing for each variant. The new Galaxy M series handset is set to go on sale in India on July 4 via Amazon. The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G is offered in Blaze Blue and Rogue Red colourways. Samsung Galaxy M47 5G S...

Headlined by Akshay Kumar and backed by a massive ensemble cast, Welcome To The Jungle opened in cinemas on June 26 and has remained one of the most talked-about releases of the week. The comedy entertainer collected around Rs 20.75 crore net in India on Day 3. With this, the film's total India net collection has reached approximately Rs 58.75 crore, while its India gross collection stands at around Rs 71.29 crore, as per Sacnilk Box Office Trend So Far The comedy entertainer opened to a decent response and benefited from its franchise value, star-studded cast and family-friendly appeal. The film collected Rs 3.75 crore from paid previews before adding Rs 15.25 crore on its first official day of release and Rs 20 crore on Saturday. Over its opening weekend, the film continued to attract audiences across major centres, with multiplexes and urban markets contributing significantly to its collections. The film has witnessed encouraging footfalls in several key markets dur...

Baloch human rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch has issued a deeply personal open letter marking 17 years since the enforced disappearance of her father, Dr Deen Mohammad Baloch, renewing international attention on allegations of systematic abductions, custodial torture and impunity in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province. In an emotional appeal addressed to those responsible for her father's disappearance, Sammi writes that after nearly two decades of uncertainty, her family deserves either his safe return or official confirmation of his fate. "Maybe this year, you will let him come home. And if you have killed him, then perhaps this year you will finally decide that you owe us a death certificate instead of another adjournment," she wrote. Dr Baloch, a physician from Khuzdar district, allegedly disappeared on June 28, 2009, after being taken into custody. His whereabouts remain unknown. His family and rights groups accuse Pakistan's security establishmen...

The Centre's move to grant tax relief to foreign instututional investors (FIIs) earning income from government securities has been an instant success, with market veteran Deepak Shenoy pointing to additional inflows of about Rs 40,000 crore within days of the decision being taken. The G-Sec tax relief for FIIs was announced on June 5. Shenoy, who heads Capitalmind Mutual Fund, said overseas invesotors raise their holdings in government bonds sharply by June 15. The G-Sec holding of FIIs stood at Rs 3,23,802 crore as of June 1, and increased to Rs 3,63,760 crore in the next fortnight, he pointed out. "40,000 cr has now come into GSecs from FPIs after we have removed tax on capital gains and interest for them earlier this month (sic)," Shenoy posted on X. 40,000 cr has now come into GSecs from FPIs after we have removed tax on capital gains and interest for them earlier this month: pic.twitter.com/1dUlTBbsyZ — Deepak Shenoy (@deepakshenoy) June 26, 2026 Notably,...

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has been saying for a while now that the key to his players' success at the World Cup is that they are a family. This family, it seems, is on a historic journey. Mateo Chavez and Julián Quiñones scored in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 on Wednesday to complete wins in all three of its World Cup group-stage matches for the first time. The 22-year-old Chavez, in his first World Cup, opened the scoring in the 55th minute and Quiñones scored his second goal of the tournament in the 61st. Alvaro Fidalgo added a goal in stoppage time. Mexico became only the sixth team to win all of their group matches without conceding a goal. Team to win all FIFA World Cup group matches without conceding a goal Netherlands 1974 Brazil 1986 Italy 1990 Argentina 1998 Uruguay 2018 MEXICO 2026* “It was something very beautiful, and I'll take it with me to the grave,” Chávez said of his goal. “I imagined it many ...

Cocktail 2 is about to complete one week since its release, and the film has held steady at the box office. Led by Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, the Homi Adajania film crossed the Rs 100 crore mark within six days. The film has opened to mixed responses, and the latest critic to slam it is author and columnist Shobhaa De. Shobhaa De took to Instagram to share a video in which she reviewed Cocktail 2. She said, "Just walked out of watching Cocktail 2. Well, Cocktail 1 it isn't. Woh Cocktail kya tha, yeh kya hai . I feel like I need five negronis to get over this one." She continued, " Iska na head na tail, kuch bhi nahi hai . The story is absurd. Shahid, you need a new haircut, though you are the best part of the film. But the star by far is Sicily — I wish there was more of Sicily. Rashmika, I am so sorry but Hindi films are just not for you. Kriti, you look great, you have a fabulous bod; actually you did very well." ...

Talks between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and GE Aerospace on the F414 fighter jet engine programme continue to progress as planned, with sources dismissing reports of a deadlock and stating that negotiations are moving in the right direction. Sources told NDTV Profit that concerns around the F414 engine pricing and commercial terms reported earlier are not related to the ongoing HAL-GE discussions.  The issues may instead be linked to separate discussions involving the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. ALSO READ | HAL Share Price: GE F414 Engine Talks Hit Roadblock, Raising AMCA Cost Concerns — Report The clarification comes after reports suggested that negotiations over GE's F414 engine had slowed due to differences on pricing, technology transfer and local manufacturing arrangements, raising concerns over possible cost escalation and timelines for India's future fighter aircraft program...

Just hours after fans wondered why Trisha Krishnan had not wished Vijay on his birthday, the actor put all rumours to rest with a special Instagram post dedicated to the actor. Trisha posted a candid photograph of Vijay seated in front of several birthday cakes. While the actor is seen smiling as he prepares to blow out the candles, Trisha looks at him affectionately. Sharing the adorable moment, she wrote, "To the person who makes it all worth it, HBD. 00.00." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Trish (@trishakrishnan) Her post quickly grabbed attention online, with fans flooding the comments section with love and warm wishes for the duo. Earlier, social media had been abuzz with speculation that Trisha had unfollowed Vijay on Instagram. While some fans claimed that she had recently removed him from her following list, others pointed out that she may never have followed him on the platform in the first...

Biing-seng Wu has spent most of his career developing tiny chips that tell pixels on flat-screen displays how and when to light up. Twenty-five years ago, he teamed up with his brother Jordan Wu to develop such chips for screens. Today, products from their company, Himax Technologies Inc., can be found in everything from Lamborghinis to smartwatches, and have turned the duo into billionaires. The brothers own 24% of Himax, whose US-listed shares have more than doubled in value this year. Their stake in the Tainan, Taiwan-based firm, as well as proceeds from dividends and stock sales, give them a combined $1 billion net worth, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which is valuing them for the first time. The wealth marks a big milestone for the siblings and their company, which says it holds a 40% market share for display chips - known in the industry as driver integrated circuits - used in cars. Its customers include Ferrari NV, Volkswagen AG, Porsche and more. It's...

Belgium vs Iran LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026 : Belgium and Iran square off in a must-win clash at the Los Angeles Stadium, knowing victory is vital to keeping their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout dreams alive. While Belgium were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Egypt in their Group G opener, Iran showed immense grit to rescue a point against New Zealand after trailing twice. This marks only the second senior men's international meeting between the two nations, following Belgium's narrow 1-0 group-stage victory at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. ( MATCH CENTRE LIVE ) Belgium vs Iran LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates | BEL vs IRN LIVE, straight from Los Angeles Stadium: from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/c3rNf9w

After days of hot and humid weather, Mumbai is likely to see a significant change in conditions from Monday (June 22) onwards, with rainfall activity expected to increase across the city. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai is expected to experience hot and humid conditions along with the possibility of light rain or thundershowers till June 20. However, weather conditions are forecast to become more active from June 21, with light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely in several areas. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph at isolated places on June 22 and June 23. Mumbai and Konkan region are likely to witness a noticeable shift in weather patterns over the next 48 hours. Increased moisture inflow is expected to strengthen rain activity from Sunday night, leading to more widespread showers across the region. ...

South actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu is back on the silver screen after three years with director Nandini Reddy's Maa Inti Bangaaram (Our family treasure).  She was last seen in Kushi and Shaantakulam in 2023 and is now back as Swarna, the Pedda Kodalu (elder daughter-in-law), a small town housewife with a mysterious past.  After the success of Oh! Baby in 2019, Samantha and Nandini Reddy have joined hands once again for this project. At the outset, we meet Dr Anirudh (Diganth) and his young wife Swarna (Samantha), who are trying to endear themselves to Anirudh's conservative family post their marriage.  Swarna, who's not accepted by Ani's family - especially his politician father - desperately tries to fulfil the family's expectations by any means.  She tries to mould herself along the lines of the traditional younger daughter-in-law Anasuya, be it religious rituals or cooking.  However, Anasuya is not convinced that the elder daughter-in-law is all t...

Veteran paparazzo Ramakant Munde shared inside details of how photographers accessed celebrities before paparazzi culture and social media began. Recalling an unwritten rule from that era, Munde said they were told not to photograph Dimple Kapadia and Sunny Deol together. Dimple Kapadia and Sunny Deol were rumoured to be in a relationship, though they never acknowledged it publicly. "Sometimes they would be together on a film set, at an event, or during a function. But they didn't like getting photographed together. Everyone in the media knew this," Ramakant Munde told Hindi Rush. Munde recalled that instructions would come whenever the two were present at the same location. "There was a message among photographers that if they were together, we shouldn't take pictures. Usually someone from their team would come and tell us, or there would be a signal indicating that photographs were not wanted," he said. In an era before omnipresent paparazzi and ...

Defence stocks rallied sharply on June 17, with broad-based gains across the sector as India's defence production reached an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, marking a significant milestone in the country's push towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Paras Defence emerged as the top gainer, surging 12.89%, followed by Astra Microwave Products, which advanced 7.72%, and MTAR Technologies, up 6.99%. Data Patterns gained 4.81%, while Bharat Dynamics rose 4.39%. Among the public sector defence names, Garden Reach Shipbuilders climbed 3.67%, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) added 3.51%, and Cochin Shipyard gained 3.39%. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders rose 2.43%, while Mishra Dhatu Nigam and DCX Systems advanced 2.14% and 1.84%, respectively. Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) gained 1.58%, and IdeaForge Technology rose 1.29%. Bharat Forge was the laggard within the pack, up 0.46%. The record output represents a 15.6% increase compared ...

Reliance Industries Ltd.'s upcoming annual general meet is going to be key for shareholders expecting dividend payouts for FY26. The company has informed that its Rs 6 per share dividend will be paid within seven days after the meeting is held. The meeting is scheduled to take place on June 19, 2026 (Friday) at 2:00 P.M. (IST) through Video Conferencing ("VC") /Other Audio Visual Means ("OAVM"). The Mukesh Ambani-led group did not announce an interim dividend in FY26, making the final dividend of Rs 6/share payout the only one in the fiscal 2026.   The record date to determine eligible members for the dividend was June 5, 2026; while the June 12, 2026  was set as the "Cut-off Date" for the purpose of determining the members eligible to vote on the resolutions set out in the Notice of the AGM.  RIL Q4FY26 Highlights (QoQ) Reliance Industries reported a 9% quarter-on-quarter fall in fourth-quarter profit, while operating margin posted its sharp...

Market analysts and brokerage firms have identified high-conviction trading ideas for the upcoming session, focusing on private banking, energy utilities, automotives, diversified conglomerates, and non-banking financial services. Top picks include private lender Federal Bank, state-owned natural gas major GAIL (India), automotive heavyweight Eicher Motors, diversified conglomerate Grasim Industries, and gold loan financier Manappuram Finance. Federal Bank Ajit Mishra, SVP-Research at Religare Broking, noted technical strength in the private banking space. He recommended a buy on Federal Bank at the current market price of Rs 317.1 for a target of Rs 335, advising traders to maintain a stop loss at Rs 307. (Disclaimer: https://religareonline.com/disclaimer ) GAIL Vinay Rajani, Senior Technical Research Analyst at HDFC Securities, highlighted a positive breakout setup in the utilities sector. He recommended a buy on GAIL (India) Ltd. at Rs 175 for a target of Rs 180, advising ...

India's quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry is showing early signs of demand recovery, but Macquarie highlights rising costs and intensifying competition from food-delivery aggregators as reasons for its cautiousness. According to Macquarie, post-fourth-quarter trends indicate a gradual improvement in dine-in demand across restaurant chains. Within the sector, Macquarie remains most constructive on franchise operators Devyani International, Sapphire Foods and Westlife Foodworld. However, the recovery remains uneven and is being overshadowed by inflationary pressures and the growing dominance of delivery platforms such as Zomato and Swiggy. The brokerage said same-store sales growth across the listed QSR universe is tracking broadly in line with or slightly ahead of fourth-quarter levels. However, restaurant brands continue to trail delivery aggregators in growth, highlighting a structural shift in consumer behaviour. To counter this trend, restaurant operators have increa...

Curacao, playing their first FIFA World Cup match and up against giants Germany, conjured a courageous act that will be spoken about in the days to come. By the sixth minute, Curacao were down 0-1, with Felix Nmecha slotting one home in style. What followed was a period of complete domination by the four-time winner. Curacao defended with their lives as Germany raided the Curacao box in hordes. The reply came in the 21st minute as a counter-attack caught Germany's defence napping, and one of the youngest players of the squad - Livano Comenencia, all of 22 - forever entered the sporting folklore of the Dutch Caribbean island. Comenencia is now the first goal-scorer in a FIFA World Cup for Curacao. Comenencia was born in the Netherlands and was a youth international for the Netherlands. He even played for Netherlands U18s. In October 2024, he first played for Curacao's senior team. He currently plays for Swiss Super League club Zurich in Switzerland. Earlier, he has played ...