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Can tech companies learn to love cheaper AI models?

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Founders don’t grow alone. The best founders learn from peers facing similar challenges, gain insights from operators who have already scaled, and build relationships with investors who can help fuel the next stage of growth. You have just four days left to save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 before Early Bird rates end on June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. On November 4 in Boston, more than 1,000 founders and investors will come together for a full day of practical insights, peer-to-peer learning, and meaningful networking designed to help startups grow faster. This is TechCrunch’s flagship founder conference, built specifically for founders. Whether you’re preparing to raise capital, scaling revenue, hiring your next team members, or planning your next major milestone, Founder Summit connects you with the people and strategies that can help move your company forward. Register by June 26 to save up to $190 on your pass. Groups of four or more can save up to 30%. Image Credits:Halo Creative Learn from founders, operators, and investors who have done it before TechCrunch Founder Summit is designed to deliver practical takeaways you can put into action immediately. You’ll connect with: Founders navigating similar growth stages Experienced operators who have scaled companies, teams, and revenue Investors sharing what they’re looking for and where they’re placing their bets The conversations are candid, focused, and designed to help founders solve real business challenges. Register here to save up to $190. Actionable sessions built for every stage of growth Founder Summit programming focuses on the decisions that shape a company’s future. Through breakout sessions and roundtable discussions, you’ll gain insights you can apply right away. Past topics have included: Raising a Series A Building pitch decks that resonate with investors Preparing for Series C and beyond Reaching $10 million ARR Knowing when to sell your startup Preparing your company to go public Whether you’re raising your first round or scaling toward your next major milestone, these sessions are built to help you make smarter decisions and move faster. Register here to save up to $190. Learn from founders and investors shaping the future Previous speakers have shared firsthand lessons on company building, fundraising, and growth, including: Jon McNeil, former president of Tesla turned investor, on why reviewing the real product over a mockup drives innovation. Cathy Gao, partner at Sapphire Ventures, on what founders need to prepare for heading into Series C. Jahanvi Sardana, Partner at Index Ventures, on what founders should focus on instead of TAM. Image Credits:Halo Creative Additional speakers have included leaders from Sequoia Capital, NFX, Underscore VC, Glasswing Ventures, Wing Venture Capital, Construct Capital, Greylock, and Precursor Ventures. The 2026 agenda is currently taking shape, with more founders, operators, and investors to be announced soon on the event page. Interested in leading the conversation? Submit a topic for a breakout or roundtable session for a chance to be voted onto the agenda by the TechCrunch audience. Register before rates increase on June 26 TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is where founders come to gain practical insights, build valuable relationships, and accelerate growth. Join 1,000+ founders and investors in Boston on November 4 for a day of learning, networking, and conversations that can help shape your company’s future. Early Bird savings end in just four days, June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save up to $190 on your pass and up to 30% when registering as a group before prices increase. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This doesn’t affect our editorial independence.

Apple was surprised by AI-driven demand for Macs

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Tata Electronics, an Indian electronics and semiconductor manufacturer and a key supplier to Apple and Tesla, among other tech giants, confirmed a data breach weeks after files purportedly obtained from the company appeared on a hacker forum. The confirmation comes as the hacker forum listing claims to offer more than 630GB of data allegedly stolen from Tata Electronics, comprising over 204,300 files. A review of a sample of the files by TechCrunch found what appear to be Apple supplier specifications and Tesla manufacturing documents. The authenticity, provenance, and completeness of the data could not be independently verified. Founded in 2020, Tata Electronics has emerged as a key player in India’s push to expand electronics manufacturing and semiconductor production. The company operates facilities across India and employs more than 75,000 people, per its parent company’s website. Tata has forged partnerships with global companies including Apple, ASML, Intel, Qualcomm, and Tesla as manufacturers diversify supply chains beyond China and increasingly turn to India as an alternative production hub. Cybersecurity researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia told TechCrunch that the data advertised on the forum included Outlook email conversations, SAP-related information, and documents purportedly linked to some of Tata Electronics’ customers, including Apple and Tesla. A Tata Electronics spokesperson confirmed the incident in a statement to TechCrunch, saying the company had identified a cybersecurity incident on some of its systems “a few weeks ago” and had immediately activated its response protocols. The spokesperson added that the incident had “no impact on our operations across businesses, which remain unaffected.” However, the company declined to answer questions about the nature of the compromised data, the number of affected individuals or organizations, whether customers had been notified, and whether any information belonging to clients such as Apple and Tesla was exposed. Reuters reported that Tata Electronics informed some employees at its iPhone assembly operations last week about the data breach. The report also said Apple was investigating the incident and that a ransom demand had been made to Tata Electronics. The breach comes as Tata Group assumes a growing role in global technology supply chains. The company entered iPhone manufacturing in 2023 through the acquisition of the India operations of Taiwanese contract manufacturer Wistron, a longtime Apple supplier. Tata Electronics later acquired a 60% stake in the Indian unit of Pegatron, another major Apple manufacturing partner. Tata also signed a semiconductor supply deal with Tesla in 2024, highlighting its expanding relationships with some of the world’s largest technology companies. Apple and Tesla did not respond to TechCrunch’s requests for comment. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This doesn’t affect our editorial independence. Jagmeet covers startups, tech policy-related updates, and all other major tech-centric developments from India for TechCrunch. He previously worked as a principal correspondent at NDTV. You can contact or verify outreach from Jagmeet by emailing mail@journalistjagmeet.com. View Bio

Toddler succumbs after ‘falling’ into water bucket; police begin investigation

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Toddler succumbs after ‘falling’ into water bucket; police begin investigation

Vivekananda Shukla on Wednesday took charge as the Superintendent of Police of Cuddalore district. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Vivekananda Shukla on Wednesday took charge as the Superintendent of Police of Cuddalore district, after his stint as the SP of Tiruvallur district.The new SP said that priority would be on visible policing and the unaddressed grievances of both residents and police personnel would be resolved. Strict action would be taken against illicit liquor and smuggling of contrabands. The existing police force in Cuddalore district will either be strengthened with increased manpower or improvised for better efficiency, he said.Mr. Shukla said the performance of the Singappen special force would be reviewed regularly. The level of confidence instilled in women and children regarding their safety will be assessed and improved. S. Madhivanan assumed office as the Superintendent of Police of Villupuram district. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Priority to public grievancesS. Madhivanan assumed office as the Superintendent of Police of Villupuram district. He replaced V.V. Sai Praneeth who has been transferred and posted as SP, Tiruvallur district.Mr. Madhivanan said that complaints received from the public would be accorded priority, and prompt and appropriate action would be taken. Complaints related to crimes against women and children will be treated as a priority, and swift action will be taken.The SP said that strict legal action will be enforced against those involved in the sale and supply of drugs, and action will be initiated against offenders. The district police will collaborate with schools and colleges to conduct awareness programmes for students and youths on drug abuse.The current traffic conditions across Villupuram district will be reviewed and traffic management measures will be introduced, he added. Published - June 17, 2026 07:22 pm IST

At least 35 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines

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At least 35 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines

At least 32 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines6 hours agoVirma Simonette Rivera,ManilaandKoh EweAt least 32 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, officials say.The quake hit at 07:37 local time on Monday (Sunday 23:37 GMT), triggering tsunami alerts in the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan and Australia. Some of those were cancelled hours later.Videos and images showed buildings collapsing, including a clip of a Jollibee fast food restaurant reduced to rubble, and landslides have been recorded in some areas.More than 100 people have been injured across several provinces, almost two dozen are missing, and 10,000 residents have been pre-emptively evacuated, authorities have said.Mindanao is the Philippines second-biggest island - both in size and population - and is home to around 26 million people.Casualty numbers still need to be verified by the national disaster agency, which tabulates and verifies reports by various local sources and is expected to provide an official update in the coming days.Local authorities in the coastal province of Sarangani, about 20km (12.5 miles) from the quake's epicentre, said 17 people had died there, many of them in a landslide. The quake temporarily downed power and communication networks in Sarangani - though they were later restored.In General Santos, the city nearest the epicentre, 10 people were killed, the Office of Civil Defence said. Another 22 people remain missing. General Santos, known as the Philippines' tuna capital, is also known as the hometown of Manny Pacquiao, the world boxing champion who later became a politician.South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat were also hard hit.AFP via Getty ImagesA Jollibee restaurant crumbled during the powerful quakePhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said in a statement that agencies were co-ordinating their disaster response."The national government is moving and we will not leave Mindanao behind," he promised.Marcos also ordered the suspension of classes in affected areas after the quake, which coincided with the first day of the school year in the Philippines.In one video posted by a primary school in Davao Occidental province, dozens of terrified students can be seen squatting on the shaking ground. The video also showed a corrugated-roof shelter collapsing behind them, though the school said in its post that no-one had been injured. More than 130 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 1.3 to 6.7, were recorded after the initial quake.BBC NewsEarthquakes are common in the Philippines, which sits on the geologically unstable "ring of fire". While most of these quakes are minor and pass relatively peacefully, some have proven deadly. Last September, a magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck the central Visayas region, killing more than 70 people.Shortly after the quake on Monday morning, authorities in Japan warned of one-metre-tall tsunami waves reaching its shores. A tsunami wave measuring a few centimetres was later observed in the southern prefecture of Okinawa, while a 20cm (0.7ft) wave was measured in the distant Ogasawara Islands, authorities said.Waves were also detected at several locations along the coasts of Indonesia, Palau and the Philippines. The height of those waves ranged from a few centimetres to 1.4m (4.6ft), according to authorities.

UAPA Accused Gets Bail After Nearly 5 Years In Custody

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UAPA Accused Gets Bail After Nearly 5 Years In Custody

5 min readSuratJun 5, 2026 08:17 AM IST Gangster Kundan Kumar alias Kundan Bhagat. (File Photo)The Patna NIA court on Tuesday directed the jail authorities in Bihar to hand over the custody of gangster Kundan Kumar alias Kundan Bhagat to Gujarat police for interrogation in connection with the April 26 heist of Rs 50 lakh from a State Bank of India branch in Surat city, a top officer said on Thursday. The Gujarat police will get custody of Kundan Bhagat, 29, who has been lodged in Patna central jail, in a day or two, Surat Deputy Superintendent of Police (Zone 1) Alok Kumar said, adding that all security arrangements are being taken to bring Kundan Bhagat to Gujarat.“Out of Rs 50 lakh looted from the bank, we have recovered Rs 19,000 from the arrested accused. Once we take custody of Bhagat, we expect to get details of the others involved in the robbery. Bhagat’s custody is very important to us. We are thankful to the Surat and Patna courts on the issue,” Alok Kumar said. “Our police team, with high-ranking officials, has been in Patna for the last two months. We had spoken with the Patna Superintendent of Police and discussed the security measures to be followed while bringing the dreaded criminal to Surat. We have also sent more personnel to Bihar as we don’t want to take any chances,” the SP added. A Bihar resident, Kundan Kumar, 29, arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in November 2025 in an illegal weapons and smuggling case, has been lodged in Beur Jail in Patna since November 18 last year. According to the NIA, he was indulged in illegal procurement and smuggling of prohibited bore weapons from Nagaland which were being supplied to Naxalites and criminals in Bihar. The case originated with the seizure of an AK-47 rifle along with a lens by Bihar Police. Kundan was the sixth accused to be chargesheeted in the case. On April 15, the NIA submitted a supplementary chargesheet against Kundan Bhagat, a resident of Muzaffarpur, in the case with the Patna NIA court under various sections of the IPC, Arms Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). A gang of armed robbers looted Rs 52 lakh in cash from the SBI branch in Surat’s Varachha after threatening the staff and customers at gunpoint in the afternoon of April 27. The Surat police arrested two alleged accused — Shubham Thakur (24) and Vikramjit Singh Rajput (30) – on May 7 from Gonda in Uttar Pradesh for their alleged role in the heist. The probe quickly zeroed in on the alleged mastermind: Kundan Bhagat.Story continues below this ad A mastermind of high value robberies, Bhagat reportedly chose the Varachha branch because of its record of clearing a large number of gold loans, police said. According to police, Bhagat had hired criminals from different states to carry out the robbery. Their original plan was to steal gold and diamonds from the bank vault, but that didn’t work and the gang ended up looting Rs 52 lakh from the bank, police said. Surat police arrested another accused, Miteshkumar alias Maheshkumar Lakhendra Rai, from Bihar’s Motihari district on May 30. He was remanded to Surat police custody for seven days. How police get a favourable order from NIA court After the name of Kundan Kumar cropped up during the interrogation of the two accused arrested in the case, Surat police had begun work to get his custody from Bihar jail. Surat DySP Alok Kumar said, “We first filed an application with the Surat First Class Judicial Magistrate Court to get custody of Kundan Bhagat. We explained the importance of getting custody of Bhagat. Later, Surat judge coordinated with the Patna NIA court judge. The Bihar NIA court had suggested questioning Bhagat through video conferencing. We replied that Bhagat is the main conspirator in the Surat bank heist and he had hired criminals from different parts of India, giving them code names. These gang members were also given intense weapon-firing training, and they were also told not to disclose code names or or

Ukraine Comes Under Major Russian Drone Strikes Near NATO Border

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Ukraine Comes Under Major Russian Drone Strikes Near NATO Border

Putin backed India's independent foreign policy and projected $100 bn bilateral trade, saying US pressure on Modi to cut Russia ties has produced no results.Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during their meeting on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Thursday, June 4, 2026(Sergei Bobylev/Pool Sputnik Krem)Vladimir Putin has publicly defended the durability of Russia's partnership with India, projecting bilateral trade between the two nations will reach $100 billion in the coming years and dismissing American pressure on New Delhi to scale back its engagement with Moscow as both ineffective and harmful to the international order. The Russian president made the remarks during an interaction with heads of leading global news agencies including PTI on Thursday.Putin says US pressure on India will backfireAddressing Western efforts to push India towards distancing itself from Russia, Putin was unequivocal that such tactics have produced no meaningful results."The US is trying to put pressure on India when it comes to cooperation with Russia on some tracks. But everyone has understood that putting pressure on Narendra Modi (and India) that has the largest population in the world, is detrimental for international relations and for bilateral relations," Putin said.He added that direction of the pressure is immaterial. "It doesn't matter where this pressure comes from. We don't see any negative consequences.""There are no serious repercussions emanating from the state of affairs. We are developing our ties with India and will continue doing that," he said.Russia projects $100 billion trade milestone with IndiaPutin expressed confidence in India's economic trajectory, linking it directly to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi."India is among the world's major economies and is currently demonstrating an impressive rate of economic growth," he said, adding that bilateral trade is on course to breach the $100 billion threshold.Responding to a question from PTI's chief executive and editor-in-chief Vijay Joshi, Putin elaborated: "India is one of the leading economies of the world that has showed the highest rate of economic growth. This is not something that comes out of the blue. This is result of the hardwork that the government of India has been doing under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi."India's ties with Washington pose no structural threat to Russia, Putin saysPutin indicated that India's deepening relationship with the United States does not unsettle Russia, framing New Delhi's independent foreign policy as a feature rather than a complication."We are glad that India is developing its relations with all countries it thinks important for its national interests," he said when asked whether India's alignment with Washington generates friction for Moscow.Russia considers India a "reliable partner" and sees no negative consequences from New Delhi's bilateral engagements with other nations, Putin said, adding: "India is a great nation and democracy and Russia will continue to expand its relations with it."Putin dismisses EU as Ukraine mediator, questions Zelensky's legitimacyOn Ukraine, Putin reiterated willingness to pursue a resolution but placed the burden of compromise on Kyiv rather than Moscow. He dismissed European Union nations as viable mediators, arguing that Brussels could contribute to de-escalation by persuading Ukraine to negotiate rather than continuing to arm it.Putin questioned the political standing of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose presidential mandate he argued has expired. "Will they hold elections or not? We should ask these questions," he said.On the question of trust, Putin was pointed: "How can Russia trust people who have been harping about the need to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia for years?"Putin drew a distinction between the tw

HC seeks details on security cover beneficiaries, unofficial police deployment in Moga

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In a major crackdown on an alleged cross-border job scam, 453 Nepali migrants were deported from Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar district after an extensive operation exposed a network that lured them to India with promises of skill training and lucrative employment.The migrants, who had been staying in rented accommodation for nearly three months, claimed they were persuaded to pay substantial sums for training programmes and assured of well-paying jobs that never materialised. Several of them alleged that they were not only defrauded but also unlawfully confined by the organisers when they began demanding the promised placements and expressed a desire to return to Nepal.The alleged racket was exposed after some of the victims alerted their families in Nepal and posted accounts of their ordeal on social media. The reports quickly reached the Nepal embassy in New Delhi, prompting diplomatic intervention and triggering a coordinated operation in Kushinagar to trace and rescue the victims. Police teams began tracing the rented accommodation in Kasya Nagar, Kushinagar, where the victims had been staying. In the early hours of Saturday, a large contingent of police personnel moved into the area and carried out a rescue operation, bringing the migrants to safety. The migrants were later transported in eight buses and repatriated to Nepal through the Sonauli border crossing with the assistance of the Nepal embassy. “The due process was followed in sending 453 Nepali nationals, both males and females, back to their country,” Keshav Kumar, Superintendent of Police, Kushinagar, said. On Sunday, the police registered a criminal case against nine suspected members of the recruitment network, accusing them of cheating and other offences. Ashutosh Singh, Station House Officer, Kasya police station, said that eight men and two women have been arrested, while efforts are underway to establish the full extent of the racket’s operation and identify any other accomplices. Seven of the arrested accused are from Nepal, he said. Poor migrants who spoke only NepaliStory continues below this ad Singh said the inquiry found that the network largely focused on recruiting poor Nepali nationals who spoke only Nepali and had a limited understanding of Hindi or English, a factor that allegedly made it easier for the organisers to mislead and control them. The 453 deported migrants came from various parts of Nepal and were largely aged between 20 and 40. The police believe they were persuaded to cross into India after being promised skill-development training and access to well-paid jobs. Victims told the police they were asked to pay sums ranging from Rs 7,000 to Rs 1 lakh, depending on the course and employment package they were offered. The alleged recruitment network had been operating from a rented building in Kushinagar for nearly three months. The police are now questioning the property’s owner to determine what they knew about the activities being conducted on the premises and whether any local support helped sustain the operation. The inquiry is also focusing on the financial trail behind the payments collected from the migrants and the broader network that may have facilitated the cross-border scheme. Rescue and repatriation According to the police, they launched the operation on Friday after information surfaced that hundreds of Nepalis were allegedly being exploited under the guise of skill-development training and job placement programmes. The victims were reportedly promised training in fields such as fashion design and network marketing, along with assurances of lucrative employment opportunities in India. Instead, many claimed they had been cheated out of money and subjected to harassment after the promised jobs failed to materialise.Story continues below this ad The police mapped several rented properties across Kasya town where the Nepali nationals had been staying and also pinpointed the building allegedly being used as the operational hub of

Ukraine Starts Major Operation to Fend Off New Threat From North

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Ukraine Starts Major Operation to Fend Off New Threat From North

(Bloomberg) -- Ukraine and Russia traded aerial attacks on Saturday as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held what he called a special meeting on next steps with top aides. A Ukrainian drone struck the machine room building of one of power units at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine on Saturday afternoon, causing unspecified damage, Interfax reported, citing Rosatom Chief Executive Officer Alexey Likhachev. Core equipment wasn’t damaged, he said. Ukraine’s southern military command denied any strikes, saying its military personnel “act exclusively within the framework of international humanitarian law and are aware of the consequences of any actions against nuclear facilities.” In a post on Facebook late Saturday, it added, “It is the Russian Federation that has illegally kept the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant under military control since March 2022, turning a civilian nuclear facility into an element of military infrastructure.”On Friday, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN’s nuclear watchdog, said the Zaporizhzhia plant temporarily lost all off-site power for the 16th time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. No cause was immediately identified. The plant’s six reactors are in a state of “cold shutdown” and last produced electricity in 2022. Earlier, a Ukrainian UAV strike on Russia’s Taganrog port caused a fire on a tanker, a fuel-storage tank and an administrative building, the regional governor said in a post on his Telegram channel on Saturday. No casualties or fuel leaks were reported, Yury Slyusar, governor of Rostov region, said on Telegram. The fire has been extinguished. Robert Brovdi, Ukraine’s commander of unmanned forces, confirmed the strike, and added that drones had destroyed two Tu-142 aircraft and an Iskander ballistic missile launcher at the Taganrog military air base. He also said that an oil terminal in Feodosiya on the Crimea peninsula was hit. Taganrog is located in southern Russia, on the northern shore of the Sea of Azov. The city also came under attack on May 27. A fire broke at an oil depot in Armavir in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region, sparked by falling drone debris in a strike confirmed by Zelenskyy. The blaze was been extinguished and no casualties were reported, according to a Telegram post of the region’s authorities.Separately, Ukraine came under attack from Russian drones and missiles. Its air defense unit said it shot down five out of seven missiles and 279 out of 290 drones fired overnight. The city of Shostka in the Sumy region, near Ukraine’s border with Russia, suffered major damage to its railway station. The facility is a regional hub for the city with a pre-war population of about 72,000, where “hundreds of civilians depart every day,” Ukraine’s state-run company Ukrzaliznytsia said on Facebook. Odesa on Ukraine’s Black Sea coast was also under drone fire. Russia’ Defense Ministry said in a statement that it struck a group of targets — including military airfields, energy and transportation infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces — using long-range, high-precision ground- and air-based weapons, as well as drones.Posting on X, Zelenskyy said Ukraine is “in contact every day with envoys of the President of the United States and our European partners” in search of an end to the conflict now well into its fifth year. Priorities for the coming weeks include antiballistic missile capabilities, new decisions on supporting Ukraine’s energy sector, and a potential drone deal with the European Union. Attending Zelenskyy’s meeting, according to the photo posted on X, were Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal, chief of the presidential office Kyrylo Budanov, and top negotiator Rustem Umerov. --With assistance from Olesia Safronova.(Update with Ukraine’s denial of strike on Zaporizhzhia in third paragraph)More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com©2026 Bloomberg L.P.

Major terror module linked to Dawood and ISI busted in Delhi; 9 arrested

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Major terror module linked to Dawood and ISI busted in Delhi; 9 arrested

Delhi Police's Special Cell arrested nine individuals linked to Dawood Ibrahim and ISI for plotting terror attacks on critical installations and religious places. A significant cache of arms and explosives was recovered, indicating a long-planned operation by Pakistan's intelligence establishment.Delhi Police's Special Cell arrested nine individuals linked to Dawood Ibrahim and ISI for plotting terror attacks on critical installations and religious places. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)(HT_PRINT) The Special Cell of Delhi Police on Saturday busted a major terror module linked to the Dawood Ibrahim network and Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), arresting nine individuals who were allegedly plotting attacks on critical installations, security personnel, and religious places in the national capital, sources told ANI on Saturday.The police have also recovered a significant cache of arms, hand grenades, and explosive materials from the possession of the arrested accused.According to ANI, citing sources, the module had been meticulously developed over a long period by Pakistan's intelligence establishment with the specific objective of executing terror attacks in the national capital.(With inputs from ANI)(This is a developing story; check back later for updatesAbout the AuthorMausam JhaMausam Jha is a journalist who focuses on world affairs and politics. She provides clear, informative reporting with a good understanding of both global events and their local impact. Her clear, accessible reporting on political and international issues makes her a trusted source of news and analysis. For the past three years, Mausam has worked with Mint, covering national politics, IR—including elections—and global affairs. Before joining her current role, she gained experience working with The Statesman, ANI, and Financial Express, where she honed her skills in political and international news. She has consistently tracked key electoral battles, including US elections, Japan elections, policy debates, and strategic affairs, explaining how global currents, from great power competition to regional conflicts Beyond journalism, Mausam has a deep engagement with international relations, diplomacy, war studies, terrorism, political history, and political theory. She is particularly interested in the intersection of statecraft and society on how governance, ideology, and institutions shape lived realities, and how politics shape today's world order. An avid reader of classical literature and political thought, she constantly explores the connections between historical ideas and contemporary policy challenges.

Trump gives the go-ahead for a major new Canada-U.S. oil pipeline

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President Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP FORT COLLINS, Colo. — President Trump granted a key approval Thursday for a major new oil pipeline that would carry oil from Canada into the U.S. where it would be exported and refined. The 3-foot-wide Bridger Pipeline Expansion would carry up to 550,000 barrels (87,400 cubic meters) of oil a day from the Canadian border with Montana down through eastern Montana and Wyoming, where it would link with another pipeline. The project would require...

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