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A 42-year-old doctor allegedly committed suicide after administering an overdose of anaesthesia to himself at a hospital in Dhantoli area of Nagpur on Monday, the police said.The deceased has been identified as Dr Ishwarchand Chandewar, a resident of Manewada. He was working as an administrator...
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Amid cross-voting from both ruling and Opposition ranks, the BJP-led Mahayuti on Monday swept 16 of the 17 Maharashtra Legislative Council seats from local authorities' constituencies even as Nashik delivered a surprise defeat to the governing bloc.The BJP won 11 seats and its allies Shiv Sena...
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Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday invited JD-S leader H D Kumaraswamy to his office at Vidhana Soudha on June 26, to discuss the proposed GBIT project near Bidadi in Bengaluru South district, and the government's land acquisition related to it.However, citing prior commitments,...
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Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday accused the BJP of undermining the people's mandate by inducting MPs from opposition parties into the NDA fold and alleged that the ruling party was trying to weaken democratic opposition voices.The Congress leader said the BJP had sought a...
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday constituted a two-member Special Investigation Team to probe the Aliganj fire tragedy in Lucknow.The SIT consists of Amrit Abhijat, Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism, Culture and Religious Affairs; and Praveen Kumar, Additional Director...
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The Rudraprayag Police on Monday dismissed the reports of a hostage situation or occupation at the Nagrasu Gurudwara following a brief dispute between two groups, police said.The situation, which began on Saturday evening, stems from a dispute following a separate clash in Karnaprayag (Chamoli)...
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At least three legislators of Shiv Sena-UBT on Monday skipped a meeting convened by embattled Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai to discuss a strategy to corner the Mahayuti government during the ongoing monsoon session of the Maharashtra legislature.Thackeray chaired the meeting of...
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The Kerala high court on Monday dismissed a PIL challenging the UDF government's Priyadarshini scheme, which offers free travel for women and transgender persons on ordinary KSRTC buses.A division bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V M held that the scheme was a...
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will arrive in Islamabad on Tuesday to discuss diplomatic engagements as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest with the top Pakistani leadership.President Pezeshkian will undertake a State Visit to Pakistan on 23 June at the...
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In a major shift in Middle Eastern energy and security dynamics, the US Department of the Treasury on Monday issued a temporary 60-day general license authorising transactions related to the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian crude oil, petrochemicals, and petroleum products. The move...
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A dramatic funnel-like cloud formation accompanied by rising dust observed near the Tuticorin Airport on June 21 was not a tornado, the India meteorological department (IMD) clarified on Monday.The weather agency said that it was a localised convective vortex or dust whirl.The videos of the cloud...
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The United Democratic Front and Left Democratic Front MPs on Monday criticised the removal of Kerala's representative from a panel constituted to evaluate the safety of the Mullaperiyar dam and sought the Centre's immediate intervention.Congress MP Dean Kuriakose on Monday alleged that Kerala had...
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A student undergoes security check at a centre before appearing for the NEET-UG re-exam, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, June 21, 2026./ANI Photo
The police arrested at least 30 people allegedly for attempting irregularities in the NEET-UG re-examination in Bihar, an officer said on Monday.While 18 people working in the exam centres were arrested for violating the biometric verification norms, the majority of the others were impersonators...
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CRED founder Kunal Shah on Monday announced that he will join Meta to lead WhatsApp globally, while stepping away from his operating role at CRED after building the fintech platform over the past several years.Sharing the development in a social media post, Shah said CRED is now ready for its...
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The Odisha police recovered arms, ammunition, equipment, and other articles hidden by Maoists in forest areas of Koraput district, a police officer said on Monday.While interrogating surrendered Maoists, police officers obtained information about a concealed dump in the Badlipahad forest area...
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Four cargo vessels carrying urea, DAP and sulphur, which successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz last week amid ongoing West Asia tensions, are now en route to destination ports in India, the ministry of chemicals and fertilisers said on Monday.The ships are headed to Krishnapatnam, Kakinada,...
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National security adviser Ajit Doval on Monday held wide-ranging talks with senior Iranian security official Ghadir Nezamipour focusing on the evolving security environment in West Asia.Nezamipour, the deputy secretary for defence affairs at Iran's powerful Supreme National Security Council...
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The rupee depreciated 34 paise to close at 94.67 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by the strength of the American currency in the overseas market.Forex traders said the rupee witnessed volatility as steady debt and deposit inflows pulled the domestic currency in one...
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A 22-year-old female NEET-UG 2026 re-examination candidate, caught allegedly using a mobile phone inside an examination centre in Jaipur, was sent to judicial custody, the police said on Monday.The accused, identified as Himanshi Tiwari, a resident of Prem Nagar Gurjar Ki Thadi, was produced in...
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Former US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan/Reuters
Legendary economist and long-time Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100 due to complications related to Parkinson's disease.His death was confirmed by his wife of 29 years, Andrea Mitchell, who is the chief Washington correspondent and chief foreign affairs...
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A petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Monday seeking registration of an FIR and a fair and time-bound probe into the alleged embezzlement of funds in the Ram Temple at Ayodhya.The petition, filed by two practising advocates, said a CBI-led multi-disciplinary special investigation team...
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Stand-up comedian Pranit More and web developer Himanshu Jangra arrived at the National Commission for Women office here on Monday for a hearing in connection to their remarks allegedly detrimental to women's dignity.The NCW summoned More and Jangra to appear before it in connection with the...
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The Crime Branch in Indore has arrested a law student for allegedly selling fake NEET examination papers through Instagram and earning nearly Rs 30,000 by misleading people, a police official said.The accused identified as Akshay Malviya, a resident of Lasudia area and he is a first-year law...
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Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde greets rebel Sena MPS in Mumbai on Monday/ANI on X
All the six rebel Lok Sabha members of the Shiv Sena-UBT on Monday joined the ruling Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai, formalising a split in the Uddhav Thackeray-led party.They joined the Shiv Sena at an event in the presence of Shinde and other senior...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed anguish over the loss of lives in a fire accident in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. The Prime Minister also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh...
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The Thane Municipal Corporation has announced that residents under its jurisdiction will face a complete water supply shutdown for 48 hours, starting from June 23 till June 25.The TMC also asked its residents to store water in advance and plan accordingly.
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Actor Pankaj Tripathi's brother was injured after being allegedly attacked with an axe during a land dispute in their ancestral village in Bihar's Gopalganj district, the police said on Monday.The incident took place late on Sunday evening at Belsand village in the Madhopur police station area,...
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Stock markets rebounded on Monday with the benchmark Sensex gaining 291 points following a decline in crude oil prices and supportive global cues amid hopes of diplomatic progress in US-Iran talks.The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 291.17 points, or 0.38 per cent, to settle at 77,094.07. During the...
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Bodies being taken out from the coaching centre
At least 11 people are believed to be dead after a massive fire broke out at a building housing a coaching centre in the Aliganj area of Lucknow on Monday. Several people were trapped after the fire erupted and some students jumped from the first floor, reports NDTV.Firefighters are currently...
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As students across the country were turned away from NEET examination centres over missing documents or delays, a police team in Kochi ensured one candidate did not lose her chance to appear for the test.The timely intervention drew appreciation from senior officers, with Kochi City Police...
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against assertions that he or US President Donald Trump take directives from one another, following remarks from the American leader suggesting Israel follows his commands in West Asia.Addressing the Jerusalem News Syndicate's...
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Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed that he will seek to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader and the United Kingdom's next prime minister.In a statement posted on social media, Burnham said he would put myself forward as part of this process.Former Health Secretary Wes...
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Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Monday appeared virtually before a city court after being summoned in a case related to the death of a woman in a stampede during the premiere of 'Pushpa 2' at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad in December 2024.The court, after taking cognisance of a charge sheet filed by...
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A comparatively weak start of monsoon in the southwest of India has signalled a negative impact on the agricultural activity with a significant fall in kharif sowing on a year-on-year basis, according to a research report by 360 ONE Capital Research.Even as sufficient reservoir levels are...
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Fire breaks out at a coaching centre in Aliganj, Lucknow. Firefighting and rescue operations are underway. A fire official says, It is being said that 10-12 people are trapped inside. We have not been able to enter inside the building as the fire is massive... More details awaited.An eyewitness,...
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Maharashtra: Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray says, When I feel the time is right, I will call the media and speak to you. Let them (Rebel MPs) present their position. We will soon put forward our side as well.On Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs' meeting, party MP Sanjay Raut says, Eknath Shinde...
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A woman and her alleged lover have been arrested for trying to burn her husband alive in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat, police said on Monday.The victim, identified as Rajiv (30), was found in a severely burnt condition at his house on Saturday night and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in...
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Keir Starmer said that after stepping away from what he described as the biggest job in the country, he intends to devote more time to what he considers the most important one.Being the best husband I can be to my wonderful wife, Vic, who has stood by me through every high and low, he said, his...
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Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as UK prime minister and leader of the Labour Party. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will remain in office in a caretaker capacity until the Labour Party selects a new leader in the coming weeks.The announcement follows mounting...
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The BJP government in West Bengal on Monday presented its maiden budget, announcing the filling of 1 lakh government vacancies, a 20 percentage point hike in DA for its employees, and a Rs 36,000-crore outlay for the financial assistance scheme for women, Annapurna Yojana.Finance Minister Swapan...
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Head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee Ebrahim Azizi issued a warning against the US amid the ongoing technical talks on Monday, asserting Iranian authority over the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump threatened to take over the Strait.In a post on X, Azizi...
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In Iran, the sentiment is one of scepticism, rooted in the history of relations between the United States and Iran, reports Al Jazeera.Iranians say that until everything is finalised, nothing is final.So what we see here is that officials - from the foreign minister, the chief negotiator and the...
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Uddhav Thackeray has said there can be only 1 Sena
Amid rebellion buzz within the UBT Sena, Shiv Sena MLA and Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Monday claimed that six UBT Sena rebels are set to join the Eknath Shinde-led camp, asserting that the move would substantially increase the party's strength in Parliament.Speaking to reporters here,...
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Actor Allu Arjun is set to virtually appear before the Nampally Court after it issued a summons in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede case.According to the actor's legal team, the court had asked Allu Arjun to appear in person on Monday, June 22. However, the actor sought permission to...
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The second season of 'India's Got Latent' has returned, with its first episode streaming on Netflix.The opening episode featured actors Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, along with comedian Ashish Solanki.Several moments from the show have gone viral on social media, but one particular exchange involving...
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Shares of Reliance Industries climbed nearly 3 per cent on Monday after its digital unit Jio Platforms filed draft papers for what could become India's largest-ever initial public offering.The rally was also bolstered after billionaire Mukesh Ambani unveiled a roadmap for the company's next phase...
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Vance, Sharif and Al-Thani at Lucerne. Pic: Reuters/Nathan Howard
Negotiators from the United States and Iran were scheduled to continue talks on Monday for a second day, aiming to secure a lasting end to hostilities between the two countries after an initial round of discussions that got off to a turbulent start.Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan described the...
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An explosion ripped through Qatar's major natural gas export hub on Sunday night as workers attempted to restore operations following damage caused by Iranian strikes during the recent conflict. The blast triggered a large fire, injuring at least 54 people, while 18 others remained missing...
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Amid rebellion buzz within the party, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray is scheduled to begin a Maharashtra-wide outreach campaign to meet party workers in the constituencies, including those of the rebel party MPs.As per the schedule shared by UBT Sena MP Sanjay Raut, Uddhav Thackeray will...
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The movie was a total godsend, says Vincenzo Pasquale, 72, who at age 18 was cast as an extra in the movie. Of the Sicilian locations that are featured in the legendary blockbuster, Savoca is still the most visited. Read more here.
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'Parsis are their descendants, a people who fled religious persecution and built a life for themselves on India's west coast. This sacred room is a place most Indians will never see - including my daughter. That's because she doesn't get to be a Parsi, not even through birth.' Read...
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Iran and the United States have established a direct communication line to avoid incidents and miscommunication in the Strait of Hormuz, mediators Qatar and Pakistan announced on Monday after the first round of high-level talks under a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).The joint...
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The US and Iran have agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days following two days of talks at the Swiss resort of Burgenstock, according to a joint statement issued by mediators Pakistan and Qatar on Monday.The talks, held on Sunday and Monday, took place under the...
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Former US President Barack Obama shares this image on X and writes: To all the dads out there - Happy Father's Day! Nothing we do is more fulfilling!Father's Day was celebrated across the world yesterday.
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National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Centre called out the fake video being circulated on social media, claiming that the NEET (UG) 2026 Re-Examination question paper was leaked on Telegram.The fact-check unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Monday termed the video fake, stating reports...
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), citing the India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Monday issued an Orange warning for Mumbai, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, moderate to intense spells of rainfall and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph at isolated...
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Shiv Sena-UBT corporator Rajool Patil, the daughter of rebel MP Sanjay Patil, met party chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday and asserted her loyalty to the party.Patil said she had come to Matoshri- Thackeray's residence in Bandra- to make it clear that she remains with the party.I am with the...
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Embattled Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday asserted that he is leading the original and only Shiv Sena, hitting back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remark that only one Shiv Sena remains, which is headed by Eknath Shinde.Thackeray addressed party workers in suburban...
