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Israel approves National AI Plan to strengthen technological self-reliance

Tel Aviv, June 17 -- The Israeli government has approved a national plan to accelerate artificial intelligence development, with the goal of positioning Israel as a global leader in the field. Offici... Read More


From Trade to Tech: What did Modi discuss with UK PM Keir Starmer at G7?

India, June 17 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, where the two leaders welcomed progress across all pillars... Read More


Rupee gains one paisa against dollarPublished on: June 17, 2026 8:25 AM

Pakistan, June 17 -- The Rupee on Tuesday appreciated by 1 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs278.30 compared to the previous day's closing of Rs278.31. According to the ... Read More


Water crisis demands more than borewell curbs: Experts

Goa, June 17 -- As delayed and un even monsoon rains raise fears of a water shortage next year, the Goa govern ment has suddenly dis covered the importance of water conservation, an nouncing plans to ... Read More


Wall Street edges higher ahead of Federal Reserve rate decision, Broadcom jumps 4.4%, Applied Materials surges 8.6%

New Delhi, June 17 -- Major US stock indices edged higher on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement scheduled for later in the day. At around 10:15 a.m. Easte... Read More


What's in and what's not in 14-point draft agreement between US and Iran | HT decodes

India, June 17 -- The Iran and the United States have agreed to a memorandum of understanding to end more than 3 months of war, that will put an end to the fighting in West Asia. The deal will be form... Read More


US-Israel-Iran War Latest Updates: Trump Criticises Netanyahu as Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Threaten Peace Deal, Could 'Blow Up the Agreement'

India, June 17 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: A fragile diplomatic breakthrough aimed at cooling tensions across the Middle East is facing its first major test and just days after reports emerged ... Read More


CDF Munir helped avert major regional war: security sourcesPublished on: June 17, 2026 8:08 AM

Pakistan, June 17 -- Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir played a decisive role in Pakistan's mediation during the US-Iran crisis, helping prevent a wider regional war that could have car... Read More


Meloni quit smoking, Starmer's quip on FIFA: Hot mics at G7 Summit catch leaders' talks

India, June 17 -- Spectators dream of a seat at the currently underway G7 summit in France's Evian-les-Bains where leaders of some of the world's biggest democracies have assembled to tackle and discu... Read More


Punjab unveils 'people-friendly' budget with Rs 5.9tr outlayPublished on: June 17, 2026 8:07 AM

Pakistan, June 17 -- Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtabaur Rehman presented the provincial budget on Tuesday after the cabinet approved a people-friendly Rs5.9 trillion budget for fiscal year 2026-27... Read More