Cognizant to be dropped from Nasdaq-100 index for 1st time in 20 years
Cognizant will be removed from the Nasdaq-100 index this month to make room for new firms that have benefited from the ongoing AI boom. This would mark the first time Cognizant wouldn't be part of the Nasdaq-100 in 21 years, since its inclusion in December 2004. Companies like Charter Communications and Verisk Analytics will also be dropped during the rebalance.
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Cognizant will be removed from the Nasdaq-100 index this month to make room for new firms that have benefited from the ongoing AI boom. This would mark the first time Cognizant wouldn't be part of the Nasdaq-100 in 21 years, since its inclusion in December 2004. Companies like Charter Communications and Verisk Analytics will also be dropped during the rebalance.
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What is Kane Williamson's captaincy record for New Zealand?
Kane Williamson, who has announced his retirement from international cricket, captained New Zealand in 40 Tests, 91 ODIs and 75 T20Is, winning 22 Tests, 46 ODIs and 39 T20Is. Under his leadership, New Zealand reached the 2019 World Cup final, 2021 T20 World Cup final, and won 2021 World Test Championship. He is New Zealand's most successful captain in T20Is.
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Kane Williamson, who has announced his retirement from international cricket, captained New Zealand in 40 Tests, 91 ODIs and 75 T20Is, winning 22 Tests, 46 ODIs and 39 T20Is. Under his leadership, New Zealand reached the 2019 World Cup final, 2021 T20 World Cup final, and won 2021 World Test Championship. He is New Zealand's most successful captain in T20Is.
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Sensex closes 1,700 points higher, reverses weekly losses
Sensex jumped 2.3% on Friday to close at 75,527.95, 1695.40 points higher than the previous close, helping reverse earlier losses for the week. The rebound came after optimism around a potential US-Iran deal lifted sentiment across global markets. Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro emerged as the top gainers, with both firms' shares surging 5.56% and 4.94%, respectively.
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Sensex jumped 2.3% on Friday to close at 75,527.95, 1695.40 points higher than the previous close, helping reverse earlier losses for the week. The rebound came after optimism around a potential US-Iran deal lifted sentiment across global markets. Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro emerged as the top gainers, with both firms' shares surging 5.56% and 4.94%, respectively.
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Iran sends new 14-point draft peace plan to US: Report
Iran has sent a 14-point peace plan to US, Iran's Mehr News Agency reported. Iran's demands include the release of $24 billion in frozen assets, the end of US naval blockade within 30 days, the reopening of Strait of Hormuz within 30 days and the suspension of sanctions on crude oil sales. Iran also committed to not developing nuclear weapons.
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05:26 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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Iran has sent a 14-point peace plan to US, Iran's Mehr News Agency reported. Iran's demands include the release of $24 billion in frozen assets, the end of US naval blockade within 30 days, the reopening of Strait of Hormuz within 30 days and the suspension of sanctions on crude oil sales. Iran also committed to not developing nuclear weapons.
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Pic shows severe damage inside ship after US attack that killed 3 Indians
An image released by Seamen's Union of India shows devastation inside the oil tanker MT Settebello after US attack. Three Indian nationals were killed in the attack on the Palau-flagged ship off the Oman coast. The US military said it attacked the oil tanker after it tried to violate the blockade put up by the US outside Strait of Hormuz.
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05:20 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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An image released by Seamen's Union of India shows devastation inside the oil tanker MT Settebello after US attack. Three Indian nationals were killed in the attack on the Palau-flagged ship off the Oman coast. The US military said it attacked the oil tanker after it tried to violate the blockade put up by the US outside Strait of Hormuz.
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Ex-Amethi MP Smriti Irani's name goes missing from Amethi panchayat voter list
The name of former Union Minister Smriti Irani, who has represented the Amethi constituency in the Lok Sabha from 2019 to 2024, has been left out of the recently published voter list for the Amethi panchayat. Her name was present in Lok Sabha and Assembly electoral rolls for the area, officials said. District Magistrate Sanjay Chauhan has launched a probe.
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05:55 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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The name of former Union Minister Smriti Irani, who has represented the Amethi constituency in the Lok Sabha from 2019 to 2024, has been left out of the recently published voter list for the Amethi panchayat. Her name was present in Lok Sabha and Assembly electoral rolls for the area, officials said. District Magistrate Sanjay Chauhan has launched a probe.
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Iran shares unique QR code, it leads to site saying 'Truth they don't want you to see'
Iran shared a unique QR code that leads to a dedicated website saying, "Epic Fury: The truth they don't want you to see." It has listed sequence of events including US bombing of a school in Minab that killed 120 students. Operation Epic Fury is joint military operation of US-Israel against Iran that began on February 28, 2026.
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Iran shared a unique QR code that leads to a dedicated website saying, "Epic Fury: The truth they don't want you to see." It has listed sequence of events including US bombing of a school in Minab that killed 120 students. Operation Epic Fury is joint military operation of US-Israel against Iran that began on February 28, 2026.
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'Did pregnant women come on foot or dancing,' says Rajasthan Health Minister; sparks outrage
Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar has sparked outrage with his remark when he was confronted about kidney complications that several women developed after C-section deliveries at Bikaner's PBM Hospital. "Did the pregnant women come on foot or dancing?" Khimsar said. A video shows Khimsar being immediately criticised for his remark by the people present.
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06:04 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar has sparked outrage with his remark when he was confronted about kidney complications that several women developed after C-section deliveries at Bikaner's PBM Hospital. "Did the pregnant women come on foot or dancing?" Khimsar said. A video shows Khimsar being immediately criticised for his remark by the people present.
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TN CM Vijay offers silver sword at Kollur Mookambika temple
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay visited the Kollur Mookambika Temple in Karnataka's Udupi district and offered a silver sword to Goddess Mookambika. He also requested that the sword be used during the daily Nitya Puja rather than being kept in the temple treasury. The visit, his first after taking office, drew large crowds of devotees and supporters.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay visited the Kollur Mookambika Temple in Karnataka's Udupi district and offered a silver sword to Goddess Mookambika. He also requested that the sword be used during the daily Nitya Puja rather than being kept in the temple treasury. The visit, his first after taking office, drew large crowds of devotees and supporters.
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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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06:27 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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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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06:23 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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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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06:41 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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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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06:40 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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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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06:58 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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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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07:02 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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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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07:29 pm Friday, 12 June 2026
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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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