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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07:59 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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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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07:56 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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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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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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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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Heavy rainfall, dust storm and heatwave warning issued for several states, list released

The IMD has issued rainfall, dust storm and heatwave warnings for several states/UTs for Saturday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely over Assam, Meghalaya Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Kerala, Puducherry, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha, West Bengal and Sikkim. Dust storm is very likely over Rajasthan. Heatwave conditions are very likely over Maharashtra, Telangana and Rajasthan.
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08:17 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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Woman barges into courtroom & sits on judge's chair in Varanasi, dramatic scenes go viral

Dramatic scenes unfolded in the Varanasi District Court on Friday after a woman barged into the courtroom and occupied the judge's chair. She also banged the gavel on the desk and said, "Today I am the District Judge...Present your witnesses and evidence...I will hear all the cases." She was removed by police after nearly an hour, reports said.
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08:41 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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What is USA’s overall record in FIFA World Cup history?

USA have played 37 matches in the FIFA World Cup, winning nine and losing 20, with eight matches ending in draws. They made their first World Cup appearance in 1930 in Uruguay and reached the semi-final stage. USA have qualified for the World Cup 12 times, including the 2026 edition that they're hosting. They previously hosted the tournament in 1994.
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08:34 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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What is Paraguay’s overall record in FIFA World Cup history?

Paraguay have played 27 matches in the FIFA World Cup, winning 7 and losing 10, while 10 matches ended in draws. They made their first World Cup appearance in 1930 but couldn't make it past the group stage. Paraguay have qualified for the World Cup after 16 years, having played their last tournament in 2010, where they reached the quarter-finals.
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08:47 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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Pakistan raises defence spending by 20% to make itself 'invincible'

Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while unveiling a PKR 17.57 trillion Budget on Friday, allocated PKR 2.5 trillion for defence, up 20% from the outgoing year. "Defence spending has been increased considerably to make the country invincible due to the uncertainty in the region," Aurangzeb said. He presented the Budget amid loud protests from Opposition lawmakers in the Parliament.
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09:07 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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How can USA and Iran face each other in FIFA World Cup 2026?

USA and Iran can meet at FIFA World Cup 2026 as early as Round of 32 if both finish second in Group D and Group G, respectively. If both top their groups and win Round-of-32 matches, they could clash in last 16. If Iran qualify as third-placed team and land on USA's side of bracket, they could meet in quarter-finals.
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09:06 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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How does FIFA World Cup prize money compare with that of Cricket World Cup?

The winners of Men's FIFA World Cup 2026 will receive $50-million prize money, while the runners-up will get $33 million. Notably, the winners of the last Men's ODI Cricket World Cup in 2023 received $4-million prize money, while the runners-up got $2 million. Meanwhile, the winners of the last Men's T20 World Cup in 2026 got at least $2.45 million.
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09:17 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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Meta glasses video raises consent concerns at Delhi protest

Decode reported that a reel filmed at a Delhi transgender rights protest using Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses crossed 3 million views, though participants allegedly did not know they were being recorded. Protesters said the event had consent rules to protect identities, while lawyers warned India lacks clear rules for wearable-camera recording.
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09:07 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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El Niño arrives in India

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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09:41 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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Indian man gets scolded by boss for 'working too much' in Norway

An Indian man was scolded by his Norwegian boss for "working too much". "You replied to my email on Saturday...And you cancelled your vacation to deliver a project...I know you meant well, but that's not okay," his boss told him. The man said this behaviour might have earned him praise in India, but it was a problem in Norway.
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09:37 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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China mocked India over NEET crisis but its exam Gaokao has also seen paper leaks

The Chinese Embassy mocked India amid NEET paper leak crisis, claiming that Gaokao, an exam similar to JEE/NEET, was conducted smoothly for 1.3 crore students. However, Gaokao was also hit by paper leak scandal. From 2015-24, 11,000 people were penalised for selling exam papers and impersonating candidates. In 2023, several students who gave the exam were diagnosed with depressive disorder.
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11:13 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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US VP Vance dismisses claims of Iran getting cash for signing deal

US Vice President JD Vance dismissed reports claiming Iran would receive cash or funds for signing the peace deal. "I'm seeing a lot of fake information about a potential deal...the deal is structured to ensure that US and its allies' concerns are prioritised," he added. Vance further said that economic benefits would be provided after "Iran meets its obligations".
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11:27 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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Roof collapses during lecture in Karnataka college, 5 students injured

Five girl students were injured after a portion of the roof collapsed inside a classroom at a government Pre-University (PU) College in Karnataka's Kalaburagi city. The incident took place while a lecture was underway. All five injured students were taken to the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) hospital for treatment. Their condition is reported to be stable.
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12:26 am Saturday, 13 June 2026

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Canada earn their 1st point in FIFA World Cup history

Canada recorded their first-ever men's FIFA World Cup point, drawing 1-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener in Toronto after losing all six previous matches in 1986 and 2022. Substitute Cyle Larin scored a 78th-minute equaliser after Jovo Lukić had put Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead. Notably, it was the first men's FIFA World Cup match played on Canadian soil.
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03:23 am Saturday, 13 June 2026

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Why is 2027 likely to be the hottest year on record?

El Niño, a climate phenomenon which causes an abnormal warming of surface waters in equatorial Pacific Ocean, is likely to affect the Northern Hemisphere during the winter of 2026-27, with significant implications for tropical countries. This climate condition could mean another record-warm year in 2027. Multiple climate scientists have predicted 2027 to be the hottest year on record.
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07:00 am Saturday, 13 June 2026

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