Israeli firm BlackCore accused of election meddling in France, NYC
France's disinformation detection service accused Israeli firm BlackCore of creating smear campaigns to interfere in elections in France, New York City, Scotland, Angola, and Togo, as per Reuters. BlackCore describes itself as an "elite influence, cyber, and tech company built for the modern era of information warfare." The person who hired BlackCore to run such campaigns hasn't been identified.
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France's disinformation detection service accused Israeli firm BlackCore of creating smear campaigns to interfere in elections in France, New York City, Scotland, Angola, and Togo, as per Reuters. BlackCore describes itself as an "elite influence, cyber, and tech company built for the modern era of information warfare." The person who hired BlackCore to run such campaigns hasn't been identified.
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El Niño has arrived: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has officially confirmed the onset of El Niño conditions. "Currently, El Niño conditions are present over the equatorial Pacific Ocean and are expected to strengthen further during the Southwest Monsoon season," IMD stated. El Niño is a natural climate pattern associated with warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has officially confirmed the onset of El Niño conditions. "Currently, El Niño conditions are present over the equatorial Pacific Ocean and are expected to strengthen further during the Southwest Monsoon season," IMD stated. El Niño is a natural climate pattern associated with warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
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I have no interest in fighting with you: Rahul to Opp'n parties
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi released his full speech to I.N.D.I.A. bloc leaders delivered on June 8, urging alliance partners to set aside internal conflicts and stay united against BJP. "I've no interest in fighting with you...Because you're our allies. You're our friends. You're the people we love," he said. His remarks came amid internal tensions within the TMC.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi released his full speech to I.N.D.I.A. bloc leaders delivered on June 8, urging alliance partners to set aside internal conflicts and stay united against BJP. "I've no interest in fighting with you...Because you're our allies. You're our friends. You're the people we love," he said. His remarks came amid internal tensions within the TMC.
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Govt gives update on probe into last year's Air India crash, says 'evidence being analysed'
The Ministry of Civil Aviation gave an update on the investigation into the Air India plane crash of June 12, 2025. It said that significant progress has been made in the probe, adding, "Evidence gathered is being analysed in a comprehensive and integrated manner." The probe's purpose is to enhance aviation safety and not apportion blame, it said.
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The Ministry of Civil Aviation gave an update on the investigation into the Air India plane crash of June 12, 2025. It said that significant progress has been made in the probe, adding, "Evidence gathered is being analysed in a comprehensive and integrated manner." The probe's purpose is to enhance aviation safety and not apportion blame, it said.
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Woman kisses South Korean reporter on live TV during FIFA World Cup, X users react
A video of a woman kissing a South Korean reporter on the cheek during a live FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast has gone viral on X. Reacting to it, an X user wrote, "That cheek kiss mid-broadcast was so spontaneous and sweet." Another wrote, "Does this count as harassment? If the roles were reversed, the story would be different."
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A video of a woman kissing a South Korean reporter on the cheek during a live FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast has gone viral on X. Reacting to it, an X user wrote, "That cheek kiss mid-broadcast was so spontaneous and sweet." Another wrote, "Does this count as harassment? If the roles were reversed, the story would be different."
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Couple welcomes twins via IVF in Gurugram, DNA tests show neither child biologically theirs
A couple welcomed twins through In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) in Gurugram, but the DNA tests allegedly showed that neither child was biologically related to them. Claiming that they received no clarification from the clinic, the couple approached a court seeking action against the clinic. They suspect either an embryo mix-up during treatment or a baby swap after birth.
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A couple welcomed twins through In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) in Gurugram, but the DNA tests allegedly showed that neither child was biologically related to them. Claiming that they received no clarification from the clinic, the couple approached a court seeking action against the clinic. They suspect either an embryo mix-up during treatment or a baby swap after birth.
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Priya, Rani Kapur share joint post on Sunjay's death anniversary amid their property dispute
On the first anniversary of his death, industrialist Sunjay Kapur's wife Priya Kapur and his mother Rani Kapur released a joint statement. "Your presence continues to guide us every single day...You embraced life with energy, curiosity and conviction, inspiring those around you to dream bigger, work harder," it read. This comes amid the ongoing family dispute over Sunjay's ₹30,000-crore estate.
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On the first anniversary of his death, industrialist Sunjay Kapur's wife Priya Kapur and his mother Rani Kapur released a joint statement. "Your presence continues to guide us every single day...You embraced life with energy, curiosity and conviction, inspiring those around you to dream bigger, work harder," it read. This comes amid the ongoing family dispute over Sunjay's ₹30,000-crore estate.
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Crucial evidence tampered in Twisha's death probe; cop let off with ₹5,000 fine
Bhopal Police have acknowledged that lapses occurred during the initial investigation by penalising a police officer linked to the handling of crucial evidence in Twisha Sharma death case. Sub-Inspector Dinesh Sharma was fined just ₹5,000 over procedural lapses involving the seizure of the alleged ligature belt, reportedly crucial evidence in the case. Twisha was found dead on May 12.
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07:04 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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Bhopal Police have acknowledged that lapses occurred during the initial investigation by penalising a police officer linked to the handling of crucial evidence in Twisha Sharma death case. Sub-Inspector Dinesh Sharma was fined just ₹5,000 over procedural lapses involving the seizure of the alleged ligature belt, reportedly crucial evidence in the case. Twisha was found dead on May 12.
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UN condemns US attack on ship that killed 3 Indians
UN chief Antonio Guterres has condemned attack on a Palau-flagged tanker off the coast of Oman in which three Indian seafarers have been killed. India summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks twice in last 48 hours to protest attacks on vessels carrying Indian crew members. The government has directed concerned agencies to remain on heightened alert to safeguard Indian seafarers.
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UN chief Antonio Guterres has condemned attack on a Palau-flagged tanker off the coast of Oman in which three Indian seafarers have been killed. India summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks twice in last 48 hours to protest attacks on vessels carrying Indian crew members. The government has directed concerned agencies to remain on heightened alert to safeguard Indian seafarers.
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Why is the South African football team called 'Bafana Bafana'?
The South African football team is called 'Bafana Bafana', a Zulu phrase that translates roughly as 'the boys'. The name was coined by three South African sports reporters in 1992 after the country's post-apartheid return to international football. South Africa played their first FIFA World Cup in 1998, the second one in 2002 and hosted the tournament in 2010.
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The South African football team is called 'Bafana Bafana', a Zulu phrase that translates roughly as 'the boys'. The name was coined by three South African sports reporters in 1992 after the country's post-apartheid return to international football. South Africa played their first FIFA World Cup in 1998, the second one in 2002 and hosted the tournament in 2010.
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Cinematographer George injured in paragliding accident in Himachal
Cinematographer George Richmond, who has worked on films such as 'Deadpool & Wolverine' and 'Tomb Raider', suffered serious injuries after a paragliding accident in Himachal Pradesh. George crashed into rough mountain terrain and was rescued in an operation involving local authorities and the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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Cinematographer George Richmond, who has worked on films such as 'Deadpool & Wolverine' and 'Tomb Raider', suffered serious injuries after a paragliding accident in Himachal Pradesh. George crashed into rough mountain terrain and was rescued in an operation involving local authorities and the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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TCS reconsiders small-town office expansion after Nashik harassment row
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is rethinking its decision to open offices in small towns after the controversial workplace harassment case at its Nashik office. TCS chairman N Chandrasekaran stressed the difficulty in maintaining centers with 100-200 employees, which could increase risk exposure. He said, "One thing that the recent lesson has taught us is that we can't have sub-optimal centers."
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07:28 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is rethinking its decision to open offices in small towns after the controversial workplace harassment case at its Nashik office. TCS chairman N Chandrasekaran stressed the difficulty in maintaining centers with 100-200 employees, which could increase risk exposure. He said, "One thing that the recent lesson has taught us is that we can't have sub-optimal centers."
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Selective outrage: Malviya after Meenakshi's RS nomination rejection plea dismissed
BJP's Amit Malviya accused the Opposition of "selective outrage" after Supreme Court dismissed a plea against rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination. He cited 2024 Lok Sabha polls, alleging a BJP candidate's nomination in Birbhum was rejected over no dues certificate while TMC candidate's nomination was accepted over same issue. He added BJP challenged this issue in High Court.
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BJP's Amit Malviya accused the Opposition of "selective outrage" after Supreme Court dismissed a plea against rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination. He cited 2024 Lok Sabha polls, alleging a BJP candidate's nomination in Birbhum was rejected over no dues certificate while TMC candidate's nomination was accepted over same issue. He added BJP challenged this issue in High Court.
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Indian-origin worker saves child from drowning, gets honorary citizenship in Romania
An Indian-origin construction worker, Vipan Kumar, was awarded honorary citizenship of Romania's Craiova city for saving a five-year-old girl who fell into a frozen lake in January. Vipan held the girl above the water's freezing surface for around 30 minutes until firefighters arrived. Vipan had jumped into the water after seeing the girl while walking in the park.
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07:43 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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An Indian-origin construction worker, Vipan Kumar, was awarded honorary citizenship of Romania's Craiova city for saving a five-year-old girl who fell into a frozen lake in January. Vipan held the girl above the water's freezing surface for around 30 minutes until firefighters arrived. Vipan had jumped into the water after seeing the girl while walking in the park.
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What is causing the delay in final report of Air India plane crash?
The final report explaining what led to the Air India plane crash on June 12, 2025, in Ahmedabad, is yet to be released as the analysis of engines is not complete. The engines were manufactured by America company GE. Reportedly, engine testing was conducted by investigators in April and last month a team visited France in connection to the probe.
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07:59 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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The final report explaining what led to the Air India plane crash on June 12, 2025, in Ahmedabad, is yet to be released as the analysis of engines is not complete. The engines were manufactured by America company GE. Reportedly, engine testing was conducted by investigators in April and last month a team visited France in connection to the probe.
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Police tricks Indian-origin scammer with chocolate coins to expose ₹6 cr scam in US
Police in US arrested an Indian-origin man, Yug Chauhan, for allegedly posing as federal agent and convincing a woman to buy ₹6.65 crore gold, claiming her Social Security number was linked to terrorism. An unusual gold purchase alerted the police, who replaced the gold with chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil and arrested him when he arrived to collect it.
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Police in US arrested an Indian-origin man, Yug Chauhan, for allegedly posing as federal agent and convincing a woman to buy ₹6.65 crore gold, claiming her Social Security number was linked to terrorism. An unusual gold purchase alerted the police, who replaced the gold with chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil and arrested him when he arrived to collect it.
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Instagram & Facebook down for several users globally
Social media apps Instagram and Facebook were down for several users worldwide on Friday. According to X users, people faced issues while logging in and loading content on Facebook and Instagram. Some people also claimed that they faced trouble while sending messages on Instagram. Meta, which owns both companies, acknowledged the outage in a statement.
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Social media apps Instagram and Facebook were down for several users worldwide on Friday. According to X users, people faced issues while logging in and loading content on Facebook and Instagram. Some people also claimed that they faced trouble while sending messages on Instagram. Meta, which owns both companies, acknowledged the outage in a statement.
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They were in dreamland: Rahul Gandhi on TMC's Bengal poll loss
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said he had warned Trinamool Congress leaders that they would not win the Assembly elections, despite their confidence that they would sweep the polls. "I kept telling them, you're in dreamland," he said. His remarks come amid internal conflict within the TMC, where MPs and MLAs are reportedly rebelling and expressing support for the NDA.
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08:08 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said he had warned Trinamool Congress leaders that they would not win the Assembly elections, despite their confidence that they would sweep the polls. "I kept telling them, you're in dreamland," he said. His remarks come amid internal conflict within the TMC, where MPs and MLAs are reportedly rebelling and expressing support for the NDA.
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FIFA deploys robot dogs at World Cup venues for patrolling
Robotic dogs made by Boston Dynamics are being deployed during the FIFA World Cup 2026 for patrolling. These robot dogs can navigate busy, complex spaces, carry out real-time inspections, and help monitor crowded areas. The robots will be deployed at the International Broadcast Center in Dallas and at stadiums in New York and New Jersey.
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08:07 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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Robotic dogs made by Boston Dynamics are being deployed during the FIFA World Cup 2026 for patrolling. These robot dogs can navigate busy, complex spaces, carry out real-time inspections, and help monitor crowded areas. The robots will be deployed at the International Broadcast Center in Dallas and at stadiums in New York and New Jersey.
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Woman can't pursue criminal case against ex-husband after accepting divorce deal: HC
Rajasthan High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a man and his parents, ruling that complainant (ex-wife) is abusing the process of law by continuing to pursue the case despite a divorce settlement. She also received ₹20 lakh alimony. The court ruled that there is no doubt that this was a compromise/settlement for divorce as well as for quashing criminal proceedings.
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08:26 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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Rajasthan High Court quashed criminal proceedings against a man and his parents, ruling that complainant (ex-wife) is abusing the process of law by continuing to pursue the case despite a divorce settlement. She also received ₹20 lakh alimony. The court ruled that there is no doubt that this was a compromise/settlement for divorce as well as for quashing criminal proceedings.
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