Iran-Israel Relations: A History of Hostility and Potential for Conflict

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has prohibited former IIFL Securities director Sanjiv Bhasin and 11 others from securities trading. They are accused of fraudulent trading practices involving coordinated order placement before offering stock recommendations on television and social media. Bhasin allegedly made "buy" recommendations for stocks on TV channels, including those in which he had already taken substantial buy positions. He issued a "special stock pick" for Parag Milk Foods at ₹210–220 with a target of ₹300 within 31 days. IIFL Securities stated that Bhasin was a contractual consultant. SEBI emphasizes that media visibility can constitute market abuse if misused.

Mossad agents may utilize individuals in various professions, such as rental agency operators, to assist in covert operations. The agency has been involved in incidents like the 1973 killing of Ahmed Bouchiki, a Moroccan waiter in Norway, and wiretapping activities targeting Hezbollah operatives in Switzerland. Mossad's global reach necessitates overcoming significant operational, intelligence, and technological hurdles to ensure Israel's security. The organization emphasizes human capital, valuing its employees' commitment to national security, professionalism, and ethical conduct.

G7 members are major advanced economies within the IMF. Leaders of six G7 countries unanimously rejected a proposal. Boris Johnson invited representatives from Australia and South Korea to the June 2021 summit. This was the first G7 summit since Russia's suspension from the G8 following its invasion of Ukraine, and Russia has not participated in any subsequent summits. Italy holds the G7 presidency until December 31, 2024. Key priorities include defending the rules-based international system, addressing the conflict in the Middle East, and discussing artificial intelligence.

The Baʿathists were overthrown, leading to Saddam Hussein spending several years in prison. He later rose to power, directing the nationalization of Iraq's oil industry in 1972. The Iran-Iraq War and its economic consequences forced him to scale back ambitious development programs. The US invasion of Iraq aimed to eliminate Saddam. Despite attacks against him during the invasion, he was captured in 2003. While some argue his regime wasn't as totalitarian as Stalin or Hitler due to factors like allowing Iraqi emigration and a different approach to religious institutions, he did utilize security services to monitor them. Saddam Hussein had significant influence on Arab politics, with some figures like Libyan general Khalifa Haftar naming their children after him.

Ethnic groupIranian Jews in Israel refers to the community of Iranian Jews who immigrated to Ottoman Palestine, Mandatory Palestine, and later the State of Israel. In 1952, approximately 30,000 Iranian Jews immigrated to Israel under the Israeli mission Operation Cyrus. Many Iranian Jews immigrated to Israel after the Iranian Revolution in 1979. Following the revolution, an additional 10,000 to 15,000 Iranian Jews immigrated directly to Israel. In 2007, Israel offered monetary incentives to Jews in Iran to encourage Iranian Jewish immigration to Israel. Israel warned hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate the middle of Iran’s capital as Israel’s air campaign on Tehran appeared to broaden on the fourth day of an intensifying conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump called for the immediate evacuation of Tehran. Iranian missiles also hit an oil refinery in the northern city of Haifa for the second night in a row. Iran and Israel do not maintain diplomatic relations and relations are hostile. Several incidents have taken place on the Israeli–Syrian ceasefire line during the Syrian civil war, straining the Iran–Israel relations.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has implemented a new associate deployment policy requiring employees to work for a minimum of 225 business days in the last year. This policy reduces the bench period to a maximum of 35 business days annually. The company aims to monitor and evaluate employee performance through this policy, ensuring both organizational and individual goals are met. TCS emphasizes proactive associate allocation and discourages frequent short-term allocations to multiple projects, which may result in disciplinary action. Physical presence in the office is mandatory for swift deployment.

Mahindra will update its flagship SUV, the XUV700, with a facelift expected in 2026. The refreshed model might be called the Mahindra XUV 7XO. Initial reports suggested a 2025 launch, but Mahindra has confirmed no major updates this year. The automaker has trademarked "XUV 7XO," hinting at a significant redesign. The facelift, codenamed W616, is expected to draw design inspiration from Mahindra's recent electric SUV concepts like the BE.06 and XUV.e9.

The University of Delhi (DU) will soon activate the CSAS UG portal 2025 at ugadmission.uod.ac.in for admission to undergraduate courses based on CUET 2025 scores. After the CUET 2025 results are announced, DU will start the CSAS UG 2025 Phase 2 process. Candidates need to register online during the first phase of CSAS UG 2025 at admissions.uod.ac.in. There will be a correction window for Phase 1 registration, followed by preference filling for colleges and courses. The portal will then auto-lock preferences. Simulated lists and allocation lists (including cut-offs) will be declared subsequently.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Central University Entrance Test (CUET) for undergraduate programs in 2025. The CUET will serve as a single application process for admission to participating Central Universities across India.

TCS's updated associate deployment policy requires employees to be billed for 225 days annually, limiting bench time to a maximum of 35 business days. The policy aims to ensure both organizational and individual goals are met through a proactive approach to associate allocation. It emphasizes mandatory office presence and discourages frequent short-term project assignments. Frequent short-term allocations could lead to HR investigations and disciplinary action. TCS also encourages employees to utilize the Gen AI interview coach, review interview feedback, and complete all training programs with full attendance.

Dhananjaya de Silva is a Sri Lankan cricketer born in 1991. He was selected to the Test squad for the series against Australia in July 2016. De Silva scored his sixth Test century during the first Test against Pakistan on December 15, 2019. He achieved his seventh Test century during the first Test match against Bangladesh in May 2021, contributing to Sri Lanka's victory by 328 runs and earning him the man of the match award.

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are facing off in a cricket match. The summaries provided offer a statistical comparison of the two teams' performance based on runs and overs. 0

In May 2023, Geoffrey Hinton resigned from Google to openly discuss the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. Hinton was born in 1947 and educated at Clifton College in Bristol, England. He became a Fellow at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) in 1987. While working as a postdoc at UC San Diego, Hinton collaborated with David E. Rumelhart and Ronald J. Williams to apply the backpropagation algorithm to multi-layer neural networks, a significant advancement in deep learning.

Robert Harris is a standout Unit Director in Richland School District Two, praised for his leadership and impact on the custodial program at both the Main Campus and Oak Forest Center.

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming home series against South Africa Women. The series, taking place at the 3Ws Oval in Barbados from June 11 to 23, will consist of three ODIs and three T20 Internationals. The West Indies women return home after a challenging tour of England where they were unable to win any matches across six ODIs and T20Is. Captain Hayley Matthews was the team's standout performer in the T20I series, scoring 177 runs and taking three wickets. She was named player of the series. The second T20I on June 22 will be a special occasion as it coincides with the CWI and WIPA Awards ceremony recognizing achievements in Caribbean cricket.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the SSC GD Result 2025 on June 17, 2025, on its official website, ssc.gov.in. Candidates can download the SSC GD Constable Scorecard 2025 and the merit list PDF from the results tab. The SSC GD Constable exam was held for various CAPFs including BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, SSF, and NCB with a total of 15654 vacancies for GD Constable in CAPFs posts. Eligibility criteria included passing the 10th examination from any recognized board in India.

Oswal Pumps' IPO was fully subscribed on its second day with an overall subscription of 1.08 times. Retail and non-institutional investors drove this interest, subscribing at 89% and 2.62 times their allocated quotas respectively, while institutional demand remained muted at 24%. The grey market premium (GMP) stood at Rs 60, suggesting a potential listing price of Rs 674—a 9.77% gain over the cap price of Rs 614.

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will declare the Senior Secondary (ODE) results on May 22, 2025. Secondary (Mar A) results will be announced on May 30, 2025, and Sec B results on June 5, 2025. Students can check their NIOS result 2025 April exam on the official website results.nios.ac.in using their enrollment number. The NIOS exams were held from April 9 to May 19, 2025.