In a blog post from 2019, Shahzada's wife, Christine Dawood, recounted the ordeal they went through.

https://www.livemint.com/news/my-head-hit-the-window-recalls-wife-of-titan-submersibles-pakistani-victim-who-survived-harrowing-flight-incident-11687573063336.html

In an emergency televised address on Saturday, the Russian president asserted that an "armed mutiny" by the Wagner Group mercenary force was treason and that anyone who had taken up arms against the Russian military would be punished.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/putin-says-wagner-fighters-are-blocking-civilians-promises-to-defend-russians-11687591973834.html

In a report required by the #US #Congress, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said it remains unable to pinpoint the #pandemic’s origins, with spy agencies divided on whether the virus passed to humans via an infected animal or a laboratory accident.



Read here: https://www.livemint.com/science/health/covid-virus-wasn-t-at-wuhan-lab-before-pandemic-u-s-report-says-11687580224169.html

If investors still think the era of aggressive rate hikes has ended, they may be in for a rude shock.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/rate-hike-era-may-not-end-soon-should-you-be-cautious-11687583355136.html

Former President #DonaldTrump said the federal government should play a “vital role" opposing abortion but again failed to provide specifics on what national restrictions he would support if elected to the White House again.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/trump-says-us-government-has-vital-role-opposing-abortion-wont-say-if-he-backs-national-ban-11687659186364.html

FPIs have pumped in over ₹43,000 crore in Indian equities in May, which is the highest investment in nine months by FPIs.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/fpis-extend-buying-streak-in-indian-equities-infuse-30-664-crore-in-june-so-far-11687608741244.html

#Opinion | An elite residential society in #Bengaluru is under fire after its discriminatory rules concerning domestic workers were leaked online.

It’s time we acknowledge this widespread problem and fight for laws to curb it.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/mint-explainer-when-will-we-stop-exploiting-domestic-workers-11687520422118.html

Fresh troubles at Indian edtech startup #Byju's this week have escalated concerns among employees who were already uncertain about their future after several rounds of job cuts.

https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/fresh-troubles-at-byjus-amid-legal-battle-with-us-lenders-staff-morale-waning-11687663645499.html

After a pause on hikes by the #RBI & the US #Fed, market participants became optimistic that the era of aggressive rate hikes was over & the coming months will see a reduction in interest rates.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/rate-hike-era-may-not-end-soon-should-you-be-cautious-11687583355136.html

Consumer confidence among urban Indians weakened in June, declining 2.6 percentage points sequentially, according to the Refinitiv-Ipsos India Primary Consumer Sentiment Index.

https://www.livemint.com/economy/consumer-confidence-among-urban-indians-weakened-in-june-refinitiv-ipsos-india-primary-consumer-sentiment-index-11687593385773.html

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with 'Order of the Nile' award in Cairo by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. ‘Order of the Nile’ is #Egypt's highest state honour. #PMModiEgyptVisit

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/pm-modi-awarded-order-of-the-nile-egypts-highest-state-honour-top-points-11687686086135.html

On account of global markets extending their declines for the week and edging towards their worst week since March, Indian #stockmarket ended lower on second day in a row.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/day-trading-guide-from-buy-or-sell-to-dividend-stocks-to-watch-today-june-26-11687743907604.html

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken questioned the leadership power of Russian President Vladimir Putin after the unprecedented challenge by #WagnerGroup fighters.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/wagner-mutiny-stirs-questions-on-russian-president-putins-power-11687742466527.html

#MintCharts | The warning bells about #India’s fast-growing #diabetes crisis have been sounded off for some time now.

A recent health ministry-funded study by the Indian Council of Medical Research has confirmed the worst. Over 100 million Indians are now estimated to be living with diabetes, constituting 11.4% of the population, & 136 million (15.3%) are prediabetic.

#PersonalFinance | Car loans 🚗 are usually of 3 to 5 years, but some lenders may offer loans for up to 7 years too.

A loan for longer may mean smaller equated monthly instalments (#EMIs), which makes the car seen more affordable, but overall, you pay more as interest.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to Delhi after concluding his visit to #US and #Egypt during which several landmark agreements were signed.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-modi-returns-to-india-after-his-landmark-visit-to-us-egypt-11687722580068.html

There will be five #bankholidays falling this week. Out of these 4 bank holidays this week, one will be a Sunday while rest four will be state specific.

Here we list out full details in regard to bank holidays falling this week: https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/bank-holidays-this-week-banks-to-remain-closed-for-five-days-full-list-here-11687747615241.html

#Opinion | A strange nature of #India’s affluent is that even as they worry about their support staff bringing down the aesthetics of their habitats, they do not do much to help them look any better.

(By Manu Joseph)

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-invisible-help-india-s-class-divide-and-the-aesthetics-of-wealth-and-poverty-in-urban-spaces-11687716928989.html

The Indian #rupee opened marginally higher against the US dollar following mixed Asian currencies as the turmoil in Russia over the weekend had a little impact on investors’ risk appetite and the dollar index.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/rupee-opens-3-paise-higher-at-82-against-the-us-dollar-11687750059337.html

Indian assets are currently presenting a more promising outlook compared to their Indonesian counterparts, as the battle for supremacy between Asia's top-yielding major markets unfolds.

https://www.livemint.com/economy/indian-rupee-becomes-standout-choice-for-investors-with-asia-focus-11687740207606.html

PM Modi responded to US President #JoeBiden's tweet and said that the friendship between #India and the US is a force for global good which will make the planet better and more sustainable.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/friendship-between-india-us-can-make-planet-more-sustainable-pm-modis-response-to-bidens-tweet-11687740044512.html