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Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday met the family members of NEET (UG) aspirant Akanksha Chaturvedi, who ended her life in Nagpur last month allegedly due to depression caused by the cancellation of the medical entrance exam.Dipke was in Nagpur for the CJP's protest...
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There will be no mega block, suspension of train services on a long stretch due to maintenance work, on Mumbai's suburban network on Sunday (June 21) in view of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) re-examination.Central and Western Railway will not undertake their routine mega...
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The Kremlin on Tuesday said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could travel to Moscow for talks if he is prepared for responsible and serious discussions aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict, while noting that no official communication channels currently exist between the two sides.The...
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The Delhi Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2026, which will benefit four lakh families living in such places, was finalised on Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced.Shah said the Delhi government should issue tenders for at least five...
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A female leopard cub, found eight days ago in an agricultural field in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district, died of a viral infection on Tuesday while undergoing treatment, officials said.The cub was found in a rural area on June 8, after which the forest department rescued the animal and sent it...
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Three children were injured, one of them critically, after a crude bomb exploded while they were collecting mangoes in an orchard in West Bengal's Malda district on Tuesday, the police said.The incident took place in Bahannabigha area under English Bazar police station limits, they said.According...
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In the race for 87 Medium-Altitude Long-Range, Endurance unmanned aerial vehicles deal, around 10 bids have been received from Indian private and public sector firms.Around 10 bids have been received from Indian public and private sector firms by the Defence Ministry for the over Rs 30,000 crore...
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A 32-year-old BSF constable posted at Meru in Jharkhand's Hazaribag has been missing since June 12, with his scooter later found abandoned near a toll plaza, the police said on Tuesday.A missing person report was lodged by BSF authorities at the Mufassil police station after efforts to trace the...
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A spell of rain with strong winds and overcast skies kept Delhi unusually cool on Tuesday, dragging temperatures several notches below normal and providing relief from the sweltering conditions that had gripped the city in recent days, making it the coldest day of June so far.According to the...
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India on Tuesday launched Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at Galeries Lafayette, a famous department store in Nice, France.Launching the UPI, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said it will further strengthen the economic and technological ties between India and France, reflecting the...
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on Tuesday criticised India's temporary restriction on the messaging platform ahead of the NEET-UG test, claiming it unfairly affects millions of users.He claimed that India's IT ministry banned Telegram for one week because some users shared leaked exam questions and...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday joined several global leaders for the traditional group photograph at the 52nd G7 Summit being held in the lakeside resort of Évian-les-Bains, France.Captured in the iconic frame alongside Modi were key world leaders, including European Council President...
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The rupee appreciated for the third straight session on Tuesday to close 5 paise higher at 94.53 (provisional) against the US dollar, supported by easing West Asia tensions and extended fall in crude oil prices.Forex traders said that with the reported de-escalation of the US-Iran conflict and...
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to publicly release the text of the agreement with Iran 'in a couple of days' and even floated reciting the entire document in front of cameras.The US President indicated that he is waiting for a 'formal setting' before revealing it publicly.I'd like to...
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The impact of El Nino weather phenomenon, linked with a weaker monsoon in India, is likely to be 'relatively severe' in 12 states, including Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, in the Kharif season, according to the agriculture ministry, which on Tuesday directed coordinated action through...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a brief interaction with each other following the traditional family photograph on the second day of the 52nd G7 Summit on Tuesday, ahead of the scheduled outreach session among the member and invited nations in Evian, France.Visuals...
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A defamation case filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with remarks made about acquitted persons in the Hathras Boolgarhi rape case has gained fresh momentum after a revision petition was admitted by a court, with the next hearing scheduled for July 15.The court admitted the...
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A Delhi court on Tuesday allowed an accused in the NEET-UG paper leak case to appear for the re-examination scheduled for June 21 while in custody.Vacation Judge Vishal Gogne was hearing the interim bail plea of the accused, Yash Yadav, to appear for the re-exam after the National Testing Agency...
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The Railways has pasted a legal notice at the Ganj Shaheeda mosque located near the main entrance of Kashi railway station, asking occupants to vacate the premises by June 20, officials said on Tuesday.The notice has been issued as part of the process to remove encroachments from railway land for...
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Google has removed messaging app Telegram from the Play Store and Apple is likely to follow suit in compliance with a government order, sources aware of the development said.The government has ordered Google and Apple to temporarily delist Telegram app from the app stores to check paper leak...
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The Chhattisgarh government has mandated daily recitation of Gayatri Mantra and other Hindu prayers along with the national anthem and national song across all schools under its education department from the academic session 2026-27, officials said on Tuesday.The direction to conduct a series of...
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Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday said that the war has ended, and any attack on Lebanon would constitute a violation of agreement reached between Iran and the United States, ISNA news agency has reported.Since yesterday morning, the war has officially ended across all...
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Lionel Messi during training in Kansas. Pic: Kylie Graham/IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters
Group I: France vs Senegal, Wednesday, June 17, 12.30 am France begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Senegal.The 2018 champions will be under the spotlight in swampy New Jersey, with prodigious striker Kylian Mbappe -- a bona fide celebrity even in the soccer-ambivalent United...
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Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rose for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, propelled by a positive trend in global markets and softening crude oil prices following a peace deal between the US and Iran.The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 544.15 points, or 0.71 per cent, to settle at...
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The theatrical re-release of Aamir Khan's Oscar-nominated film Lagaan has been extended till June 18.The makers announced the re-release of the film earlier this month on the occasion of its 25th anniversary, which was scheduled for June 12 to June 14. Following the popular demand, the screenings...
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Ahead of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's scheduled visit to Kota, senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has accused the BJP and the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla of intimidating coaching centre operators and local accommodation owners to...
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Heavy rain lashed parts of Shimla on Sunday, while hailstorm activity was reported from several areas of Himachal Pradesh, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for parts of the state.According to the IMD, isolated places in Kangra, Kullu, Hamirpur and...
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Crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices are expected to moderate following signs of a potential US-Iran peace agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, although analysts cautioned that supply disruptions, damaged infrastructure and tight inventories could keep energy markets...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Evian-les-Bains on Tuesday to attend the G7 Summit and exchange views with world leaders on key global issues.This is the 8th consecutive G7 Summit to which India has been invited.Reached Evian, France, for the G7 Summit. Looking forward to engaging...
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The world's costliest mango, the Japanese Miyazaki variety, popularly known as the Egg of the Sun, was offered to Lord Ram at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya for the first time.The rare mango, cultivated by a local farmer in Ayodhya, is valued between Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 3 lakh per kilogram in the...
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Maharashtra received only 26 per cent of its normal rainfall in the first half of June, prompting the government to advise farmers not to hurry with sowing operations, a crop situation review presented before the state cabinet said on Tuesday.As per the report, the state received 27.4 mm rainfall...
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Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar
Rebel Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar on Tuesday said the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) has agreed to accept the joining of all the dissident Lok Sabha members of her party, whose numbers are likely to go up to 22 from the present 20.Dastidar also said that the rebel MPs...
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Amul on Musk
Elon Musk projects SpaceX revenue to top USD1 trillion by 2030. The Tesla and SpaceX owner made the claim on his X handle, a social media platform that he owns and is part of SpaceX.I would be surprised if revenue is not greater than $1 trillion in 2031, Musk said in his post on Monday. A few...
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Bharatiya Janata Party MP Rahul Sinha on Tuesday said his party would not get involved in the Trinamool Congress (TMC) internal dispute and asserted that those found guilty in corruption cases should be punished irrespective of their position.We are not going to get involved in the TMC's fight....
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A passenger allegedly spread a false bomb alert on a train at the Aishbagh station here after he failed to get a seat, triggering panic among commuters and a security check by multiple agencies, police said on Tuesday.The accused, identified as Saini Jackie (26), a resident of Telangana, did so...
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Experts say a trend is reshaping online harassment: the use of AI to generate sexualised imagery and propaganda targeting Muslim women. Read more here.
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The satirical party launches nationwide Gen Z protest campaign to demand removal of the education minister over exam paper leaks. Read more here.
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A lion mauled to death a 25-year-old man who worked at a restaurant in Gujarat's Amreli district and ate several body parts of the victim, officials said on Tuesday.Locals found a few body parts of the victim and his severed head close to an approach road near Kovaya village of Amreli district...
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TMC leader Saugata Roy on Tuesday called the breakaway faction a team of traitors, claiming that the defected MPs were working at the behest of the BJP-led NDA.Roy made the remarks in a statement as the rebel faction has claimed the support of two-thirds of the party's MPs in the Lok Sabha and...
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As the Enforcement Directorate (ED) continues its investigation into Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, West Bengal leader Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday alleged that Banerjee's name has appeared in multiple cases.Addressing reporters in Kolkata, Ghosh said the probe had begun...
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US Vice President Vance told NBC News that the deal means nuclear inspectors will be allowed back into Iran, and touted it as a core part of the agreement. The [International Atomic Energy Agency] and the United States are going to help Iran destroy the highly enriched stockpile, and that's...
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Former US president Barack Obama shares this image on X and writes: It was great joining Njideka Akunyili Crosby -- a gifted Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist -- to unveil our first portrait together. This piece reflects so many chapters of Michelle and my story, and we're thrilled that it...
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Many in Bengal's new leader of Opposition's past parties feel that in the new claimant for the TMC tag the BJP has perfected the template of keeping an opposition in a state but not an alternative. Read more here.
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The government on Tuesday temporarily restricted access to the Telegram messaging app ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, with the National Testing Agency saying the measure was aimed at tackling cheating rackets and misinformation.The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology...
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Amid drug quality and patient safety concerns, the Union Health ministry has amended rules to prohibit sale of syrups, including cough syrups, without a doctor's prescription.The move is aimed at bringing syrup-based formulations, including cough syrups, under stricter regulatory oversight,...
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American analyst Michael Rubin on Monday (local time) said that depending on Pakistan to resolve the Iran problem would be like relying on fascist Italy to solve the Nazi problem during World War II.He criticised Pakistan's role in the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the United States (US)...
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will review both sides of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) regarding a merger request filed by a rebel faction of the party and make a decision after hearing them, sources said on Tuesday.The development comes amid a high-voltage standoff between the Speaker's office and...
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Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kirti Azad on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the 20 rebel TMC MPs who merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, calling them traitors and questioning the legal standing of the political entity they have joined.Speaking to ANI, Azad dismissed the move...
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will take a decision in the matter of TMC's rebel MPs only after hearing both sides. The Speaker's office has also emailed the group of TMC MPs led by Mamata Banerjee. These MPs have been called for a meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker. Only after this, the Speaker will...
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Cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been named by TIME magazine among this year's 100 most influential people in sports, the only Indian to be featured on the list.TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026 features athletes, coaches, advocates and investors who are people shaping...
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Despite significant growth in exports, India's trade deficit widened in May 2026 on account of a sharper rise in imports, according to estimated trade data for the month released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. As per the data both merchandise and services trade expanded year-on-year,...
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ICICI Lombard General Insurance has urged its customers and agents to choose a higher sum insured cover for adequate protection due to rising cost of health care.Given the rising cost of health care and inflationary nature of treatment costs, we have urged customers and our channel partners to...
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United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer will visit New Delhi on June 23-24 for talks with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to advance negotiations on the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA), Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday.This is a short...
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RG Kar Medical College and Hospital victim father, Sekharranjan Debnath, welcomed the High Court's decision to constitute a fresh Special Investigation Team (SIT) within the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and criticised the earlier team's performance.Speaking to ANI on Monday, Debnath said...
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he US Strategic Petroleum Reserve tumbled last week to its lowest level since 1983 as the Trump administration continues to deploy emergency oil to minimize economic damage from the war with Iran.Citing federal data released on Monday, a CNN news report highlighted that US officials released...
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Eight crew members were killed after a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert on Monday. According to CNN, the aircraft, which was on a routine test mission, took off at approximately 11:20...
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Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday alleged that some people from RSS were behind the attack on him a day earlier, claiming it was an attempt to shift focus away from the real issue and stifle the voice of students.Dipke landed at the Nagpur airport on Tuesday morning, ahead...
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United States President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that Iran has agreed to never possess a nuclear weapon, while dismissing reports that Washington would provide USD 300 million to Tehran under the newly announced peace agreement as fake news.In a post on Truth Social, Trump...
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Odisha government, seeking a detailed report within two weeks on the alleged ostracisation of a family in Sundargarh district that resulted in an elderly woman's last rites being delayed due to lack of community support.The...
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Three persons were arrested on Monday for allegedly gang-raping a girl from Chhattisgarh, who was visiting Jharkhand's Simdega district to attend a relative's engagement ceremony, police said.Superintendent of Police Shrikant S Khotre said the girl alleged that the incident happened on the night...
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Former India cricket captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Monday complained to the police, alleging that a Facebook page with millions of followers had been circulating defamatory and misleading content aimed at damaging his reputation.He claimed that the posts were circulated from a...
