Trump invokes Cold War-era law to boost weapons production
US President Donald Trump has invoked the Cold War-era Defence Production Act (DPA) and directed American defence companies to ramp up weapons production, citing concerns that the current production level could compromise national security. The law gives the president emergency authority to control domestic industries. This comes amid concerns over US munition stockpiles post the Iran conflict.
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US President Donald Trump has invoked the Cold War-era Defence Production Act (DPA) and directed American defence companies to ramp up weapons production, citing concerns that the current production level could compromise national security. The law gives the president emergency authority to control domestic industries. This comes amid concerns over US munition stockpiles post the Iran conflict.
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What are three pillars of JD Vance's Iran peace framework?
US Vice President JD Vance explained a three-point framework for a proposed peace deal with Iran. "One, Iran can't have a nuclear weapon...Two, Strait of Hormuz are open...number three...there are all of these benefits contemplated that Iranians can get if they behave," he said. His remark come as US and Iran move closer to signing a peace agreement in Switzerland.
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03:29 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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US Vice President JD Vance explained a three-point framework for a proposed peace deal with Iran. "One, Iran can't have a nuclear weapon...Two, Strait of Hormuz are open...number three...there are all of these benefits contemplated that Iranians can get if they behave," he said. His remark come as US and Iran move closer to signing a peace agreement in Switzerland.
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03:29 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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'Operation Tiger' banners seen in Pune amid Sena-UBT split reports
'Operation Tiger – Just Wait and Watch' banners appeared at prominent locations across Pune amid reports of defections from Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT). The banners feature a picture of Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. The term 'Operation Tiger' is being used for an alleged bid by the Shinde-led Shiv Sena to poach MPs from Shiv Sena (UBT).
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03:28 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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'Operation Tiger – Just Wait and Watch' banners appeared at prominent locations across Pune amid reports of defections from Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT). The banners feature a picture of Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. The term 'Operation Tiger' is being used for an alleged bid by the Shinde-led Shiv Sena to poach MPs from Shiv Sena (UBT).
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Which are the world's top 5 companies by market cap as SpaceX surpasses Amazon?
Elon Musk's SpaceX, which launched the biggest ever IPO, has overtaken Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable company. The list is topped by Nvidia at $5.04 trillion, followed by Alphabet (Google) at $4.50 trillion, and Apple at $4.39 trillion. Microsoft stands fourth at $2.91 trillion, followed by SpaceX at $2.74 trillion. Amazon stands sixth at $2.65 trillion.
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03:23 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Elon Musk's SpaceX, which launched the biggest ever IPO, has overtaken Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable company. The list is topped by Nvidia at $5.04 trillion, followed by Alphabet (Google) at $4.50 trillion, and Apple at $4.39 trillion. Microsoft stands fourth at $2.91 trillion, followed by SpaceX at $2.74 trillion. Amazon stands sixth at $2.65 trillion.
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03:23 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Trump praises UAE journalist at G7, calls US media mean
While speaking to UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, US President Donald Trump jokingly compared UAE journalists with US journalists. After an Emirati journalist asked him a question, Trump said, “He’s got such a nice way about him....my people, they are so mean.” The comment drew smiles and laughter from Mohamed bin Zayed and others present at the meeting.
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03:18 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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While speaking to UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, US President Donald Trump jokingly compared UAE journalists with US journalists. After an Emirati journalist asked him a question, Trump said, “He’s got such a nice way about him....my people, they are so mean.” The comment drew smiles and laughter from Mohamed bin Zayed and others present at the meeting.
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Sena (UBT) away from Hindutva, leadership collapsed: Shinde Sena as Raut abuses own party MPs
After Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut abused MPs who are looking to switch to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, the latter's spokesperson, Sanjay Nirupam, criticised him. "Sanjay Raut, who once spoke with respect for his MPs, has now begun abusing them. This reflects...collapse of...leadership," Nirupam said. "They have broken away from Hindutva, leaving workers...MLAs and MPs...dissatisfied," he added.
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03:43 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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After Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut abused MPs who are looking to switch to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, the latter's spokesperson, Sanjay Nirupam, criticised him. "Sanjay Raut, who once spoke with respect for his MPs, has now begun abusing them. This reflects...collapse of...leadership," Nirupam said. "They have broken away from Hindutva, leaving workers...MLAs and MPs...dissatisfied," he added.
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Pirates take Pakistanis hostage after hijacking ship near Somalia; video surfaces
Pirates have taken 17 crew members, including 10 Pakistanis, hostage as they hijacked a vessel near Somalia. Pakistani crew members have appealed for urgent government intervention in a new video, saying that food supplies and medicines on the ship had run out. The ship, MT Honour 25, was hijacked on April 21.
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03:56 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Pirates have taken 17 crew members, including 10 Pakistanis, hostage as they hijacked a vessel near Somalia. Pakistani crew members have appealed for urgent government intervention in a new video, saying that food supplies and medicines on the ship had run out. The ship, MT Honour 25, was hijacked on April 21.
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Shubman Gill becomes fastest Indian to smash 9 hundreds in ODI cricket
Team India captain Shubman Gill on Wednesday smashed his ninth hundred in ODI cricket, reaching the three-figure mark off 77 deliveries in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow. Gill took 63 innings to hit nine hundreds in ODIs, becoming the fastest Indian batter to achieve the feat. Shikhar Dhawan held the previous record, taking 72 innings.
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03:55 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Team India captain Shubman Gill on Wednesday smashed his ninth hundred in ODI cricket, reaching the three-figure mark off 77 deliveries in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow. Gill took 63 innings to hit nine hundreds in ODIs, becoming the fastest Indian batter to achieve the feat. Shikhar Dhawan held the previous record, taking 72 innings.
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BSE-listed firms reclaim $5 trillion market capitalisation
India's stock market crossed a major milestone on Wednesday, with the combined market capitalisation of all companies listed on the BSE reclaiming the $5 trillion mark for the first time in over a month. The surge came after the announcement of a peace deal between the US and Iran. Lower oil prices, which fell below $80/barrel, also boosted investor sentiment.
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03:49 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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India's stock market crossed a major milestone on Wednesday, with the combined market capitalisation of all companies listed on the BSE reclaiming the $5 trillion mark for the first time in over a month. The surge came after the announcement of a peace deal between the US and Iran. Lower oil prices, which fell below $80/barrel, also boosted investor sentiment.
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They are MPs, not kids: Kiren Rijiju on rebellion in Oppn parties
Amid reports of rebellion in TMC and a split in Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "They are MPs, not children. They work with their own diligence and understanding." "One can question why they made a particular decision, but nobody can stop them," Rijiju added. "It's good that they are coming to our side," he stated.
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04:11 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Amid reports of rebellion in TMC and a split in Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "They are MPs, not children. They work with their own diligence and understanding." "One can question why they made a particular decision, but nobody can stop them," Rijiju added. "It's good that they are coming to our side," he stated.
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Patna's new township to be named Pataliputra, says Bihar CM Samrat
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary has proposed naming Patna's new satellite township 'Pataliputra'. He said the move would reconnect the region with its historical and cultural roots, adding, "I've envisioned a bigger Patna. This new city should be known as Pataliputra." Pataliputra was the ancient name of present-day Patna and served as the capital of the Magadh Empire.
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04:08 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary has proposed naming Patna's new satellite township 'Pataliputra'. He said the move would reconnect the region with its historical and cultural roots, adding, "I've envisioned a bigger Patna. This new city should be known as Pataliputra." Pataliputra was the ancient name of present-day Patna and served as the capital of the Magadh Empire.
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Fathers doing more work at home, contribution rises 300% in nearly 60 years: US study
Fathers of young children are helping more at home, according to US' Institute for Family Studies. Married fathers of young children in 1965 did, on average, less than 10 hours a week of child care or help around the house, it stated. Meanwhile, fathers in 2024 contributed nearly 30 hours a week on average, an increase of approximately 300%.
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04:06 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Fathers of young children are helping more at home, according to US' Institute for Family Studies. Married fathers of young children in 1965 did, on average, less than 10 hours a week of child care or help around the house, it stated. Meanwhile, fathers in 2024 contributed nearly 30 hours a week on average, an increase of approximately 300%.
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How US adopted Iran’s tactic to move crude oil out of the Gulf?
Amid disruptions in Strait of Hormuz, US adopted a tactic similar to Iran to move oil out of Gulf. Small tankers were used to transport crude oil and petroleum from Gulf terminals to ships outside vulnerable sections of the strait. They sailed in darkness with disabled transponders. A US Apache helicopter downed by Iran was reportedly involved in the mission.
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04:29 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Amid disruptions in Strait of Hormuz, US adopted a tactic similar to Iran to move oil out of Gulf. Small tankers were used to transport crude oil and petroleum from Gulf terminals to ships outside vulnerable sections of the strait. They sailed in darkness with disabled transponders. A US Apache helicopter downed by Iran was reportedly involved in the mission.
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Your victims are pan-India: CJI Surya Kant on calling cyber fraud accused 'parasites'
While denying bail to a man accused of cyber fraud, CJI Surya Kant said that their victims are pan-India. "You cheat someone in Tamil Nadu, then you go to Jammu," he said. The CJI also referred to cybercriminals as "parasites" for duping investors out of crores of rupees. "For cyber criminals, we have to be very harsh," he added.
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04:25 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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While denying bail to a man accused of cyber fraud, CJI Surya Kant said that their victims are pan-India. "You cheat someone in Tamil Nadu, then you go to Jammu," he said. The CJI also referred to cybercriminals as "parasites" for duping investors out of crores of rupees. "For cyber criminals, we have to be very harsh," he added.
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2,50,000 white girls raped, forcefully converted by Pakistani men in UK: UK MP's report
In a report, UK MP Rupert Lowe said that "at least 250,000 young white girls were subjected
to repeated rape, gang rape, trafficking, torture, pregnancy, and forced Islamic conversion by Pakistani men in the country". "These crimes have been committed for decades," he said, adding, "The Rape Gang Inquiry was necessary because the state and its institutions have
failed catastrophically."
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04:25 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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In a report, UK MP Rupert Lowe said that "at least 250,000 young white girls were subjected
to repeated rape, gang rape, trafficking, torture, pregnancy, and forced Islamic conversion by Pakistani men in the country". "These crimes have been committed for decades," he said, adding, "The Rape Gang Inquiry was necessary because the state and its institutions have
failed catastrophically."
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Even Yamraj can’t open files they close: UP CM Yogi in dig at IAS officers
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday took a dig at IAS officers, stating, "Even if Yamaraj comes, it is difficult to get a file opened by an IAS officer." CM Yogi said that earlier "the files were never opened" and "no one knew where they were kept." He added that IPS officers were earlier "suppressed" by IAS officers.
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04:44 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday took a dig at IAS officers, stating, "Even if Yamaraj comes, it is difficult to get a file opened by an IAS officer." CM Yogi said that earlier "the files were never opened" and "no one knew where they were kept." He added that IPS officers were earlier "suppressed" by IAS officers.
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My wife lost money twice due to scams, my Instagram got hacked: Vikrant
Actor Vikrant Massey recently opened up about his multiple experiences with cybercrime and how he and his family have been victims of it over the years. "This has happened to me 3-4 times. My Instagram handle was hacked twice. My Facebook account was hacked once," Vikrant said, adding, "Money has been fraudulently deducted from my wife's account twice."
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04:41 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Actor Vikrant Massey recently opened up about his multiple experiences with cybercrime and how he and his family have been victims of it over the years. "This has happened to me 3-4 times. My Instagram handle was hacked twice. My Facebook account was hacked once," Vikrant said, adding, "Money has been fraudulently deducted from my wife's account twice."
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04:41 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Rape of Britain: Musk as he demands jailing of UK MPs over grooming scandal
Elon Musk called the UK grooming scandal "Rape of Britain" and said politicians who turned a blind eye must go to prison. He shared MP Rupert Lowe's post calling out government departments, local authorities, social services, police and judiciary for failing to act. Lowe revealed over 2,50,000 white girls were subjected to rape, forceful conversion by Pakistani men in UK.
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04:59 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Elon Musk called the UK grooming scandal "Rape of Britain" and said politicians who turned a blind eye must go to prison. He shared MP Rupert Lowe's post calling out government departments, local authorities, social services, police and judiciary for failing to act. Lowe revealed over 2,50,000 white girls were subjected to rape, forceful conversion by Pakistani men in UK.
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Reckless & concerning: UK PM after Russian warship fires warning shots at UK yacht
UK PM Keir Starmer called the firing of warning shots by a Russian warship at a UK-flagged yacht in the English Channel “reckless and deeply concerning”. He said the couple on the yacht “must’ve been terrified”. Starmer added that while the incident doesn't point to anything sinister, it doesn't take away from the fact that Russia is aggressive across Europe.
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04:57 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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UK PM Keir Starmer called the firing of warning shots by a Russian warship at a UK-flagged yacht in the English Channel “reckless and deeply concerning”. He said the couple on the yacht “must’ve been terrified”. Starmer added that while the incident doesn't point to anything sinister, it doesn't take away from the fact that Russia is aggressive across Europe.
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What about team of thieves you belong to: Kakoli on Ghose's 'traitor' remark
TMC MP Sagarika Ghose called the group of 20 rebel TMC MPs, who announced their merger with Nationalist Citizens Party of India, "team traitors (gaddars)". "Team TMC is led by Mamata Banerjee...team gaddars is led by...[PM] Narendra Modi," Ghose added. Reacting to her remark, rebel TMC MP Kakoli Dastidar said, "What about...team of thieves and criminals to which you belong?"
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04:48 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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TMC MP Sagarika Ghose called the group of 20 rebel TMC MPs, who announced their merger with Nationalist Citizens Party of India, "team traitors (gaddars)". "Team TMC is led by Mamata Banerjee...team gaddars is led by...[PM] Narendra Modi," Ghose added. Reacting to her remark, rebel TMC MP Kakoli Dastidar said, "What about...team of thieves and criminals to which you belong?"
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