Annamalai urges CBSE to roll back three-language policy for Class 9 students

The US and Iran came face-to-face in Switzerland, but it wasn't just the talks that grabbed attention.

A massive fire broke out at a commercial building in Lucknow, which killed 15 people. Dramatic visuals captured a man leaping from a first-floor window to escape the flames and dense smoke that engulfed the building.

The British government faces renewed political instability as Keir Starmer on Monday announced he would be stepping down as Prime Minister, following intense pressure from within the ruling Labour Party. The resignation comes in the wake of the party's poor performance in recent local body elections, which led to mounting demands from Starmer's cabinet colleagues and Labour MPs for a change of guard. This marks the sixth time a prime minister has resigned in the UK over the past decade, highlighting an ongoing period of political and economic turbulence. Andy Burnham, a prominent politician who is recognised for his strong communication skills, is currently anticipated to take over the leadership role and stabilise the administration. PM Starmer formally communicated his decision to resign to the monarch and requested the national executive committee to establish a timetable for leadership nominations, scheduled to open in early July. The upcoming transition reflects broader challenges regarding economic management and immigration policies that have consistently impacted successive administrations.

During the recent G7 Summit in Evian, the Indian Prime Minister and the US President engaged in bilateral discussions focusing on trade, tariffs, and defence cooperation.