It is important to spend more on defence: Shashi Tharoor

Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock recommendations from Bajaj Broking Research highlight Paras Defence and Space Technologies and Thirumalai Chemicals as top picks for June 20, 2025, amid fragile investor sentiment and geopolitical tensions affecting market outlook. Nifty is consolidating within 24,400-25,200, with critical resistance at 25,000 and support at 24,700, while Bank Nifty's range is between 55,000 and 56,000, requiring a breakout for further upside potential. Need More Context? 🔎

Junior external affairs minister Kirti Vardhan Singh welcomes first group of Indian students evacuated from Iran as part of Op Sindhu Thursday NEW DELHI: Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Indian government announced its decision to evacuate Indian nationals from Israel, facilitating their travel through land borders and air. This follows Operation Sindhu, initiated for the evacuation of Indians from Iran, as the government prioritizes the safety of approximately 38,000 Indians in Israel,...

A high-level judicial panel's inquiry revealed that a fire at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence on March 14 was fueled by alcohol from a liquor cabinet, resulting in the burning of substantial amounts of cash, including Rs 500 notes. The report noted that Justice Varma was out of town during the incident, and access for firefighters was impeded, necessitating the breaking of a lock by security guards. Need More Context? 🔎

UBS Group AG confirmed a data breach following a cyberattack on its supplier Chain IQ, impacting over 130,000 employees' information, including CEO Sergio Ermotti's contact details. The hacker group World Leaks is believed to be responsible, while Swiss private bank Pictet reported limited data exposure; no client data was compromised, highlighting increasing cyber threats in European banks. Need More Context? 🔎

Asteroid 2024 YR4, while not a direct threat to Earth, poses a 4.3% risk of colliding with the Moon, potentially ejecting 100 million kilograms of debris into space. This lunar debris could jeopardize vital satellites in low Earth orbit, impacting communication, GPS, and climate monitoring, highlighting the need for international awareness and preparedness. Need More Context? 🔎

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