Govt staff participation in Yoga Day event not mandatory: WB govt to HC
The West Bengal government told Calcutta High Court that it's not mandatory for government employees to participate in the Yoga Day event and that no punitive action will be taken against those who miss it. An employees' union had filed the petition challenging the mandatory attendance. PM Narendra Modi will attend the event at Kolkata's Red Road on June 21.
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The West Bengal government told Calcutta High Court that it's not mandatory for government employees to participate in the Yoga Day event and that no punitive action will be taken against those who miss it. An employees' union had filed the petition challenging the mandatory attendance. PM Narendra Modi will attend the event at Kolkata's Red Road on June 21.
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Who is Anthony Fauci, top US scientist accused of funding Chinese lab that leaked COVID?
Anthony Fauci, who is accused of funding Wuhan lab where a leak sparked COVID-19 pandemic, is ex-US President Biden's ex-medical advisor. The 85-year-old headed National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases for 38 years before stepping down in 2022. "He pushed Intelligence Community to endorse natural, animal origin to hide his dangerous research," US Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard said.
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05:25 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Anthony Fauci, who is accused of funding Wuhan lab where a leak sparked COVID-19 pandemic, is ex-US President Biden's ex-medical advisor. The 85-year-old headed National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases for 38 years before stepping down in 2022. "He pushed Intelligence Community to endorse natural, animal origin to hide his dangerous research," US Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard said.
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67 selected under EWS quota in UPSC 2025 attended coaching having ₹2.65 lakh fee: Report
An investigation by The Indian Express has found that 67 out of 104 candidates selected under the EWS category in UPSC 2025 attended well-known coaching institutes such as Vajiram & Ravi, Vajirao & Reddy, and Drishti, where annual fees can reach ₹2.65 lakh. EWS quota is for families having less than ₹8 lakh annual income. Forty-six candidates attended private schools.
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05:25 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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An investigation by The Indian Express has found that 67 out of 104 candidates selected under the EWS category in UPSC 2025 attended well-known coaching institutes such as Vajiram & Ravi, Vajirao & Reddy, and Drishti, where annual fees can reach ₹2.65 lakh. EWS quota is for families having less than ₹8 lakh annual income. Forty-six candidates attended private schools.
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Reliance Jio files papers for what could be India's largest-ever IPO
Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries' Jio Platforms has filed draft papers to issue 27 crore new shares of face value ₹10 each. Ambani earlier revealed that his children Akash, Isha and Anant are heading the process for Jio's market listing, which will not see an offer-for-sale segment. Jio's potential listing may reportedly become India's largest-ever IPO by raising around $3 billion.
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05:21 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries' Jio Platforms has filed draft papers to issue 27 crore new shares of face value ₹10 each. Ambani earlier revealed that his children Akash, Isha and Anant are heading the process for Jio's market listing, which will not see an offer-for-sale segment. Jio's potential listing may reportedly become India's largest-ever IPO by raising around $3 billion.
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World number one Magnus Carlsen loses 4 matches in a row
World number one chess player Magnus Carlsen has lost four matches in a row at the FIDE World Team Rapid Championship. He lost to India's Arjun Erigaisi, Armenia's Shant Sargsyan, Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov and Azerbaijan's Aydin Suleymanli. Carlsen's live Rapid rating is now 2803.2, which is his lowest rating since FIDE introduced official Rapid ratings in 2012.
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05:41 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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World number one chess player Magnus Carlsen has lost four matches in a row at the FIDE World Team Rapid Championship. He lost to India's Arjun Erigaisi, Armenia's Shant Sargsyan, Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov and Azerbaijan's Aydin Suleymanli. Carlsen's live Rapid rating is now 2803.2, which is his lowest rating since FIDE introduced official Rapid ratings in 2012.
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100-year-old Himalayan heritage home trashed by guests, owner shares video
The owner of a 100-year-old heritage homestay in the Himalayas has shared a video showing aftermath of a guest stay, revealing broken décor, stained furnishings and litter. Tarana Chauhan, who runs Nirvana Homes Rarta in Himachal Pradesh, expressed frustration over such visitors. "Trash left behind. Food stains ignored. Lights left on. Things broken without a word," the caption read.
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05:35 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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The owner of a 100-year-old heritage homestay in the Himalayas has shared a video showing aftermath of a guest stay, revealing broken décor, stained furnishings and litter. Tarana Chauhan, who runs Nirvana Homes Rarta in Himachal Pradesh, expressed frustration over such visitors. "Trash left behind. Food stains ignored. Lights left on. Things broken without a word," the caption read.
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Tohoku earthquake moved Japan eastward by 5-6 mm, study finds
A study published in Science journal said that the 2011 Tohoku earthquake shifted parts of Japan by several millimetres. One seismic wave from the earthquake travelled 2,900 kilometres inside Earth, to the boundary between the mantle and liquid outer core, and then shot upwards. This triggered portions of Japan to shift eastward by up to 5-6 millimetres, the study said.
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05:33 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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A study published in Science journal said that the 2011 Tohoku earthquake shifted parts of Japan by several millimetres. One seismic wave from the earthquake travelled 2,900 kilometres inside Earth, to the boundary between the mantle and liquid outer core, and then shot upwards. This triggered portions of Japan to shift eastward by up to 5-6 millimetres, the study said.
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Switching sides to ensure justice for murdered father: Rebel Sena (UBT) MP
Omraje Nimbalkar, one of the six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, said that being with Opposition was affecting his fight for justice for his murdered father, leaving him with no choice but to switch sides. "I joined politics...to fight against those who killed my father...The ruling side blocked me at every level in the constituency," he said.
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05:32 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Omraje Nimbalkar, one of the six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, said that being with Opposition was affecting his fight for justice for his murdered father, leaving him with no choice but to switch sides. "I joined politics...to fight against those who killed my father...The ruling side blocked me at every level in the constituency," he said.
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05:32 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Man claims Swiggy exploits loophole to avoid giving ₹75 coupons for late delivery
A Swiggy ONE BLCK member claimed that the food delivery platform is using a loophole to avoid issuing ₹75 late-delivery coupons. Some orders never receive an assured delivery time because restaurants don't formally confirm them, the user said. "The food...arrives, but since no timer ever starts, the order can never be late," he added, sharing a screenshot as evidence.
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05:52 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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A Swiggy ONE BLCK member claimed that the food delivery platform is using a loophole to avoid issuing ₹75 late-delivery coupons. Some orders never receive an assured delivery time because restaurants don't formally confirm them, the user said. "The food...arrives, but since no timer ever starts, the order can never be late," he added, sharing a screenshot as evidence.
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Cancelling my US trip: Italy's Dy PM after Trump's 'Meloni begged for photo' claim
Italy's Deputy PM Antonio Tajani condemned US President Donald Trump's remark that PM Giorgia Meloni had "begged him for a photograph" at the G7 Summit. "The serious and offensive words of Trump...offend all of Italy," he said. "For this reason, I've decided to cancel my visit to the United States scheduled for the next 21 and 22 June," he added.
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06:07 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Italy's Deputy PM Antonio Tajani condemned US President Donald Trump's remark that PM Giorgia Meloni had "begged him for a photograph" at the G7 Summit. "The serious and offensive words of Trump...offend all of Italy," he said. "For this reason, I've decided to cancel my visit to the United States scheduled for the next 21 and 22 June," he added.
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Entire Ram Mandir management 'needs to go': Nripendra Misra amid donation row
Amid the donation row, Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra called for a complete overhaul of the shrine's management system. He said the entire structure should be reorganised and handed over to experienced professionals. Misra added that most people currently working are volunteers who are informally guided on how to perform their duties and there are no written orders.
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06:29 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Amid the donation row, Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra called for a complete overhaul of the shrine's management system. He said the entire structure should be reorganised and handed over to experienced professionals. Misra added that most people currently working are volunteers who are informally guided on how to perform their duties and there are no written orders.
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You asked for a minute, we gave 7: SC as it junks plea on defections by politicians
The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition filed by advocate CR Jaya Sukin, seeking directions to stop leaders from switching political parties. "You asked for one minute; we gave you seven minutes," SC commented as it junked his plea, saying he made "casual and wild" allegations without supporting material. This comes amid crises in TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT) and SP.
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06:16 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition filed by advocate CR Jaya Sukin, seeking directions to stop leaders from switching political parties. "You asked for one minute; we gave you seven minutes," SC commented as it junked his plea, saying he made "casual and wild" allegations without supporting material. This comes amid crises in TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT) and SP.
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Pakistan denies Afghan claim of strikes on its militant hideouts
Afghanistan claimed that it launched airstrikes on Islamist militants in two Pakistani provinces. However, Pakistan has dismissed such claims, stating that a "rudimentary drone" from Afghanistan entered Pakistani airspace but was immediately identified and shot down. It added, "Terrorist camps...are factually located, run...from inside the territories under control of the Afghan Taliban regime."
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06:44 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Afghanistan claimed that it launched airstrikes on Islamist militants in two Pakistani provinces. However, Pakistan has dismissed such claims, stating that a "rudimentary drone" from Afghanistan entered Pakistani airspace but was immediately identified and shot down. It added, "Terrorist camps...are factually located, run...from inside the territories under control of the Afghan Taliban regime."
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06:44 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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US President's Air Force One jet retires
After Trump returned from G7 Summit in France, two White House officials bid farewell to heavily modified Boeing 747-200, which had been used to fly American Presidents for over 35 years. "I was honored to...be aboard Air Force One...on its final flight," an official said. Three planes are being modified to fill the role including luxury jet gifted by Qatar.
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06:41 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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After Trump returned from G7 Summit in France, two White House officials bid farewell to heavily modified Boeing 747-200, which had been used to fly American Presidents for over 35 years. "I was honored to...be aboard Air Force One...on its final flight," an official said. Three planes are being modified to fill the role including luxury jet gifted by Qatar.
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Jio hires 19 banks for IPO, among the highest-ever for a single offering
Jio Platforms has appointed 19 investment banks as book-running lead managers (BRLMs) for its initial public offering, according to the draft red herring prospectus filed on Friday. The number of BRLMs is among the highest ever for a single public offering, Moneycontrol reported. Kotak Mahindra Capital Company, Morgan Stanley India, BofA Securities, and Axis Capital are among the appointed BRLMs.
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06:34 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Jio Platforms has appointed 19 investment banks as book-running lead managers (BRLMs) for its initial public offering, according to the draft red herring prospectus filed on Friday. The number of BRLMs is among the highest ever for a single public offering, Moneycontrol reported. Kotak Mahindra Capital Company, Morgan Stanley India, BofA Securities, and Axis Capital are among the appointed BRLMs.
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Man fakes own kidnapping, sends wife videos of himself tied up and demands ₹50 lakh ransom
A 30-year-old Surat man, Jignesh Laljibhai Talaviya, allegedly staged his own kidnapping after suffering stock market losses, police said. He reportedly sent his wife videos of himself tied up and demanded ₹50-lakh ransom from his family. His wife had filed a missing complaint, following which police traced him to a hotel in Godhra and exposed the fake plot.
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06:33 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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A 30-year-old Surat man, Jignesh Laljibhai Talaviya, allegedly staged his own kidnapping after suffering stock market losses, police said. He reportedly sent his wife videos of himself tied up and demanded ₹50-lakh ransom from his family. His wife had filed a missing complaint, following which police traced him to a hotel in Godhra and exposed the fake plot.
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Paint peels off Reflecting Pool weeks after Trump's ₹130 crore renovation
A layer of blue paint was seen peeling off in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool weeks after US President Donald Trump announced the completion of the pool's renovation, according to reports. Recently, hydrogen peroxide was also poured into the pool to combat resurfacing algae. The renovation project worth over $14 million (around ₹130 crore) was completed through a no-bid contract.
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06:59 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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A layer of blue paint was seen peeling off in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool weeks after US President Donald Trump announced the completion of the pool's renovation, according to reports. Recently, hydrogen peroxide was also poured into the pool to combat resurfacing algae. The renovation project worth over $14 million (around ₹130 crore) was completed through a no-bid contract.
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Female Naxal who surrendered had climbed on Jamshedpur MP's chest to celebrate after killing him
Wanted Naxal Shakuntala Mahato, also known as 'Pushpa', 'Pari' and 'Barsha', who surrendered in Kolkata on Wednesday, was responsible for the murder of Jamshedpur MP Sunil Kumar Mahato in 2007. Mahato was attending a football match when Shakuntala and her aides launched an attack. After murdering him, Shakuntala climbed on his chest in a show of celebration.
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06:51 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Wanted Naxal Shakuntala Mahato, also known as 'Pushpa', 'Pari' and 'Barsha', who surrendered in Kolkata on Wednesday, was responsible for the murder of Jamshedpur MP Sunil Kumar Mahato in 2007. Mahato was attending a football match when Shakuntala and her aides launched an attack. After murdering him, Shakuntala climbed on his chest in a show of celebration.
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Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and heatwave warning issued for several states, list released
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Puducherry, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha and Tamil Nadu for Saturday (June 20). Meanwhile, heatwave is very likely over parts of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra and Telangana.
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06:49 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Puducherry, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha and Tamil Nadu for Saturday (June 20). Meanwhile, heatwave is very likely over parts of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra and Telangana.
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Abuses aren't enough, they deserve to be kicked: Sanjay Raut on rebel MPs
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut slammed the rebel MPs reportedly in touch with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, saying abuses alone aren't enough for them, they deserved to be kicked. He added that these members were "lying in the garbage, we picked them up from there and made them MPs". He added that rebel MPs sold themselves for ₹40–50 crore.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
07:14 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut slammed the rebel MPs reportedly in touch with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, saying abuses alone aren't enough for them, they deserved to be kicked. He added that these members were "lying in the garbage, we picked them up from there and made them MPs". He added that rebel MPs sold themselves for ₹40–50 crore.
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