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The United Kingdom (UK) has strongly condemned recent anti-India attacks by Khalistani extremists and declared any direct attacks on the High Commission of India in London as "completely unacceptable." The UK government emphasized the paramount importance of ensuring the safety of staff at India's diplomatic mission in the country. This statement comes in response to threats and attacks targeted at Indian diplomatic missions in the US, Australia, and Canada, as well as the circulation of threatening posters online.

In a surprising and unique marketing move, fans of the upcoming film "Barbie," directed by Greta Gerwig, will have the extraordinary opportunity to rent the iconic Malibu Barbie Dream House on Airbnb. Adding to the excitement, the house will be hosted by none other than Ryan Gosling, who portrays Ken in the highly anticipated movie.

In a groundbreaking move, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its first-ever category-based selection Express Entry draw for candidates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations. This draw was eagerly anticipated after the IRCC's announcement last week that it would prioritize STEM professionals in the Express Entry system. A total of 500 candidates were invited, each with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 486.

Tata Motors, the renowned Indian car manufacturer, has announced that it will be raising the prices of its passenger vehicles by an average of 0.6% across models and variants starting from July 17. The price adjustment is aimed at offsetting the residual impact of previous input costs, according to a statement released by the company.

In light of challenges faced by the Karnataka government in procuring sufficient quantities of rice to fulfill its electoral promise, it has decided to provide cash to beneficiaries instead of the additional 5 kg of rice under the 'Anna Bhagya' scheme. The state government will disburse the amount at a rate of Rs 34 per kilogram, starting from July 1.

In a firm assertion of India's stance on Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared that Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) is, was, and will always remain an integral part of India. Speaking at a security conclave held at Jammu University, Singh addressed the internal and external dimensions of the country's defence mechanism, emphasizing the significance of Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) in the discussion.

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh visited New Delhi and met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday to discuss the ongoing situation in the violence-stricken northeastern state. This marked Singh's first visit to the national capital since ethnic clashes erupted between the Meitei and Kuki communities on May 3, resulting in over 100 casualties and the displacement of more than 40,000 individuals.

In a gesture highlighting the growing partnership between the United States and India, President Joe Biden presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a unique gift during a meeting with business leaders from both countries at the White House. The gift, a specially designed t-shirt, featured PM Modi's quote on AI - "The future is AI - America & India."

In a significant development, leaders of 17 Indian opposition parties have agreed to set aside their differences and form a united front to contest the upcoming national elections. Their primary objective is to prevent Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from securing a third consecutive term in office. This united front aims to counter the potential vote-splitting that could favor the ruling party.

NCP leader Ajit Pawar has appealed to the party leadership, expressing his desire to be relieved of his responsibilities as the Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra assembly. During the Nationalist Congress Party's 24th Foundation Day event in Mumbai, Pawar made this request and expressed his interest in taking on a different role within the party organization.