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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06:44 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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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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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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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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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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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
07:04 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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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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07:04 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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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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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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News By: Ishita Ranganath
07:29 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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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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News By: Ishita Ranganath
07:28 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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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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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
07:27 pm Friday, 12 June 2026

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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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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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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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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
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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News By: Ishaan Mukherjee
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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News By: Ankit Tiwari
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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