Private jet crashes on US highway, catches fire with people trapped inside
A private jet crashed on a highway in US' Texas, late on Tuesday and caught fire. The aircraft was carrying six people. Videos showed bystanders rushing to help rescue people trapped inside the burning plane, with some seen trying to break cockpit window. One person was killed, though it hasn't been ascertained whether the deceased was onboard or on ground.
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A private jet crashed on a highway in US' Texas, late on Tuesday and caught fire. The aircraft was carrying six people. Videos showed bystanders rushing to help rescue people trapped inside the burning plane, with some seen trying to break cockpit window. One person was killed, though it hasn't been ascertained whether the deceased was onboard or on ground.
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SpiceJet female staff fight with passengers at Bengal airport, video shows them hurling abuses
A SpiceJet staff member was suspended after she and another staff member got into a verbal altercation with passengers at the Bagdogra Airport in West Bengal. A video of the incident showed them abusing each other while a security official tried to calm the situation. This altercation started after a Delhi-bound SpiceJet flight was delayed and later cancelled.
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01:00 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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A SpiceJet staff member was suspended after she and another staff member got into a verbal altercation with passengers at the Bagdogra Airport in West Bengal. A video of the incident showed them abusing each other while a security official tried to calm the situation. This altercation started after a Delhi-bound SpiceJet flight was delayed and later cancelled.
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Sanjay Raut calls rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs 'bh*****e' on camera; says 'Don't censor it'
Amid reports of six Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs joining Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, UBT's MP Sanjay Raut hurled abuses at them during a presser and called them 'bh*****e'. "Don't cut this out," he explicitly told the media after abusing them. "These are slangs," UBT's MP Anil Desai said while trying to defend Raut's remarks.
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01:29 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Amid reports of six Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs joining Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, UBT's MP Sanjay Raut hurled abuses at them during a presser and called them 'bh*****e'. "Don't cut this out," he explicitly told the media after abusing them. "These are slangs," UBT's MP Anil Desai said while trying to defend Raut's remarks.
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6 Sena UBT MPs get Speaker's approval for separate group: Report
Amid reports of a split in the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), six party MPs had submitted a letter to Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday seeking recognition as a separate parliamentary group, News18 Marathi reported. Speaker Birla has reportedly granted in-principle approval to the group. The six MPs reportedly include Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Jadhav, and Nagesh Bapurao Patil Ashtikar.
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01:21 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Amid reports of a split in the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), six party MPs had submitted a letter to Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday seeking recognition as a separate parliamentary group, News18 Marathi reported. Speaker Birla has reportedly granted in-principle approval to the group. The six MPs reportedly include Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Jadhav, and Nagesh Bapurao Patil Ashtikar.
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Which records has Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO broken?
SpaceX rewrote IPO history by raising a record $75 billion, making it the largest IPO ever and propelling Elon Musk to become the first trillionaire. The listing valued SpaceX at $1.77 trillion, the highest valuation ever achieved at an IPO. Within days, its market capitalisation surged to over $2.7 trillion, making it one of the world's five most valuable companies.
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01:43 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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SpaceX rewrote IPO history by raising a record $75 billion, making it the largest IPO ever and propelling Elon Musk to become the first trillionaire. The listing valued SpaceX at $1.77 trillion, the highest valuation ever achieved at an IPO. Within days, its market capitalisation surged to over $2.7 trillion, making it one of the world's five most valuable companies.
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Man swept away by huge waves at Dwarka Ghat, locals rush to help
A frightening video from Gomti Ghat in Gujarat's Dwarka shows a man being swept into powerful sea waves. As the strong current repeatedly dragged him away, three to four brave locals jumped into the water and battled the rough conditions to rescue him. The dramatic footage has sparked widespread praise for their courage and renewed calls for stronger safety measures.
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A frightening video from Gomti Ghat in Gujarat's Dwarka shows a man being swept into powerful sea waves. As the strong current repeatedly dragged him away, three to four brave locals jumped into the water and battled the rough conditions to rescue him. The dramatic footage has sparked widespread praise for their courage and renewed calls for stronger safety measures.
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UP Minister predicts massive rebellion in Samajwadi Party
Uttar Pradesh Minister OP Rajbhar said a major split will happen within Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party. Drawing parallels with rebellion in TMC and Shiv Sena (UBT), he said, "Forget Maharashtra and Bengal. Entire SP is sitting ready to join...BJP." He claimed that SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav submitted a letter to Home Minister Amit Shah, but didn't disclose its contents.
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01:51 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Uttar Pradesh Minister OP Rajbhar said a major split will happen within Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party. Drawing parallels with rebellion in TMC and Shiv Sena (UBT), he said, "Forget Maharashtra and Bengal. Entire SP is sitting ready to join...BJP." He claimed that SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav submitted a letter to Home Minister Amit Shah, but didn't disclose its contents.
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Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon even as Trump urges Netanyahu to be more responsible
Amid an interim US-Iran agreement to end the war, Israel launched multiple strikes on Lebanon, killing four people. This came after US President Donald Trump publicly criticised Israel at the G7 Summit, saying Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu should be more responsible with Lebanon. Iran accused Israel of violating the Lebanon truce 84 times and threatened a harsh response.
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01:47 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Amid an interim US-Iran agreement to end the war, Israel launched multiple strikes on Lebanon, killing four people. This came after US President Donald Trump publicly criticised Israel at the G7 Summit, saying Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu should be more responsible with Lebanon. Iran accused Israel of violating the Lebanon truce 84 times and threatened a harsh response.
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Brain health can keep improving into the 80s and beyond: Study
A study found that ageing doesn't necessarily lead to cognitive decline, with brain health and cognitive abilities continuing to improve throughout life. Researchers tracked 3,966 adults aged 19-94 over three years. Participants completed brief daily training sessions, with progress measured using the BrainHealth Index assessment, and positive changes were observed even among those in their 80s.
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02:14 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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A study found that ageing doesn't necessarily lead to cognitive decline, with brain health and cognitive abilities continuing to improve throughout life. Researchers tracked 3,966 adults aged 19-94 over three years. Participants completed brief daily training sessions, with progress measured using the BrainHealth Index assessment, and positive changes were observed even among those in their 80s.
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India restores 21.76 mn hectares of land in 2011-2020, nears target of 26 mn hectares
India restored 21.76 million hectares of degraded and deforested land between 2011 and 2020, according to a report by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This accounts for 84% of its target of restoring 26 million hectares by 2030 under Bonn Challenge. Launched in 2011, Bonn Challenge aims to restore 350 million hectares of degraded landscapes globally by 2030.
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02:03 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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India restored 21.76 million hectares of degraded and deforested land between 2011 and 2020, according to a report by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This accounts for 84% of its target of restoring 26 million hectares by 2030 under Bonn Challenge. Launched in 2011, Bonn Challenge aims to restore 350 million hectares of degraded landscapes globally by 2030.
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NFR announces special trains for Ambubachi Mela 2026 pilgrims
The Northeast Frontier Railway has announced special train services from Alipurduar and New Jalpaiguri for pilgrims attending the Ambubachi Mela 2026. The move aims to manage heavy passenger rush to Kamakhya Temple in Assam, ensuring smoother travel arrangements during one of the region's largest religious gatherings.
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The Northeast Frontier Railway has announced special train services from Alipurduar and New Jalpaiguri for pilgrims attending the Ambubachi Mela 2026. The move aims to manage heavy passenger rush to Kamakhya Temple in Assam, ensuring smoother travel arrangements during one of the region's largest religious gatherings.
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What is 'Operation Tiger', the alleged plan triggering political turmoil in Maharashtra?
Operation Tiger is the name being used for an alleged bid by Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena to poach MPs from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT). The term draws symbolism from the tiger, the iconic mascot of the undivided Shiv Sena created by founder Balasaheb Thackeray. Fearing defections, Sena (UBT) has held meetings with its Lok Sabha MPs.
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02:19 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Operation Tiger is the name being used for an alleged bid by Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena to poach MPs from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT). The term draws symbolism from the tiger, the iconic mascot of the undivided Shiv Sena created by founder Balasaheb Thackeray. Fearing defections, Sena (UBT) has held meetings with its Lok Sabha MPs.
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02:19 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Violence erupts as mob led by TMC leader Jahangir's wife tries to free him from jail
Violence erupted in West Bengal's Falta after a mob of protesters led by jailed TMC leader Jahangir Khan's wife tried to storm a police station to free Khan. Police resorted to a lathi-charge to disperse protesters. Eight people have been arrested in connection with incident, and police have named Khan's wife as the mastermind behind it, a senior official said.
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02:44 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Violence erupted in West Bengal's Falta after a mob of protesters led by jailed TMC leader Jahangir Khan's wife tried to storm a police station to free Khan. Police resorted to a lathi-charge to disperse protesters. Eight people have been arrested in connection with incident, and police have named Khan's wife as the mastermind behind it, a senior official said.
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What is 'period tax' that Pakistan has abolished after years of protest?
Pakistan has scrapped the 18% “period tax” on menstrual hygiene products, reducing the levy to zero. The tax, often called the “pink tax,” referred to the additional charge Pakistan levied on women’s hygiene products like sanitary napkins and tampons. The tax is historically referred to as a disproportionate financial burden on Pakistani women. Legal reformers spent years seeking its removal.
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02:34 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Pakistan has scrapped the 18% “period tax” on menstrual hygiene products, reducing the levy to zero. The tax, often called the “pink tax,” referred to the additional charge Pakistan levied on women’s hygiene products like sanitary napkins and tampons. The tax is historically referred to as a disproportionate financial burden on Pakistani women. Legal reformers spent years seeking its removal.
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Who is Aman Sanger, Indian-origin Cursor Co-founder set to be worth $5.5 bn after SpaceX deal?
Indian-origin Aman Sanger is the Co-founder of AI startup Cursor, which will be acquired by SpaceX in a $60-billion deal, making him worth an estimated $5.5 billion. Born in New York, Sanger began coding at 14 and dropped out of MIT in 2022 to build Anysphere, the company behind Cursor. The 25-year-old's father, Arvind Sanger, is an IIT Bombay alumnus.
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02:33 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Indian-origin Aman Sanger is the Co-founder of AI startup Cursor, which will be acquired by SpaceX in a $60-billion deal, making him worth an estimated $5.5 billion. Born in New York, Sanger began coding at 14 and dropped out of MIT in 2022 to build Anysphere, the company behind Cursor. The 25-year-old's father, Arvind Sanger, is an IIT Bombay alumnus.
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It wasn't related to football: Messi on crying after scoring 1st goal in WC win over Algeria
Talking about why he cried after scoring the first of his three goals against Algeria in Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, captain Lionel Messi said, "Honestly, it was completely unrelated to the sport." He added, "I went through some difficult, complicated days...I'm grateful to the entire delegation, to my teammates. They were always there for me, as always."
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02:32 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Talking about why he cried after scoring the first of his three goals against Algeria in Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, captain Lionel Messi said, "Honestly, it was completely unrelated to the sport." He added, "I went through some difficult, complicated days...I'm grateful to the entire delegation, to my teammates. They were always there for me, as always."
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Trump appears to ignore Zelenskyy during G7 Summit in France, video goes viral
US President Donald Trump appeared to ignore Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an initial greeting at the G7 Summit in France. A video from the event shows Trump greeting other leaders while seemingly not acknowledging Zelenskyy. Earlier, a separate image from the summit which showed Trump standing alone as other world leaders interacted nearby went viral.
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02:59 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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US President Donald Trump appeared to ignore Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an initial greeting at the G7 Summit in France. A video from the event shows Trump greeting other leaders while seemingly not acknowledging Zelenskyy. Earlier, a separate image from the summit which showed Trump standing alone as other world leaders interacted nearby went viral.
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You have to be thick-skinned to survive in industry: Smita Bansal on Sanchita's death
Speaking about the death of 22-year-old actress Sanchita Ugale, TV actress Smita Bansal said, "You have to be very thick-skinned to survive in this industry. I won't blame the people around her." "Sometimes women feel that...man is their identity. So, that isn't the case. We are our own identity. So why give up your life for somebody else?" Bansal added.
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02:58 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Speaking about the death of 22-year-old actress Sanchita Ugale, TV actress Smita Bansal said, "You have to be very thick-skinned to survive in this industry. I won't blame the people around her." "Sometimes women feel that...man is their identity. So, that isn't the case. We are our own identity. So why give up your life for somebody else?" Bansal added.
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IIT-Kanpur Director defends Telegram ban; teen ethical hacker hired by institute responds
Defending ban on Telegram for NEET-UG re-exam, IIT-Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal claimed the platform can spread fake news as its feature allows editing of posts without reflecting that edit has been done. Sharing edit feature's screenshot, ethical hacker hired by IIT-Kanpur Nisarga Adhikary said, "Telegram client is open source...Here's the relevant code for the edit date/time function."
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02:50 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Defending ban on Telegram for NEET-UG re-exam, IIT-Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal claimed the platform can spread fake news as its feature allows editing of posts without reflecting that edit has been done. Sharing edit feature's screenshot, ethical hacker hired by IIT-Kanpur Nisarga Adhikary said, "Telegram client is open source...Here's the relevant code for the edit date/time function."
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Did not give permission to anyone to visit father of crashed Air India plane's pilot: AAIB
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) said it didn't permit anyone to visit the house of father of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal, the pilot of Air India plane that crashed, reported FPJ. In August, 2025, two "investigators" visited Pushkaraj Sabharwal and seemed to blame Captain Sabharwal. Pilots' body ALPA called the visit by "investigators" a bid to sabotage the probe.
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02:48 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) said it didn't permit anyone to visit the house of father of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal, the pilot of Air India plane that crashed, reported FPJ. In August, 2025, two "investigators" visited Pushkaraj Sabharwal and seemed to blame Captain Sabharwal. Pilots' body ALPA called the visit by "investigators" a bid to sabotage the probe.
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