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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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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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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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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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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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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Satellite pic shows almost no monsoon clouds over parts of India
A satellite image shared by the India Meteorological Department on Wednesday shows almost no monsoon clouds over parts of central, western and peninsular India. According to IMD, from June 4-17, India received only 39.7 mm of rainfall, leaving the country with a 40% deficit. Several districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh have received less rainfall amid the Kharif sowing season.
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A satellite image shared by the India Meteorological Department on Wednesday shows almost no monsoon clouds over parts of central, western and peninsular India. According to IMD, from June 4-17, India received only 39.7 mm of rainfall, leaving the country with a 40% deficit. Several districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh have received less rainfall amid the Kharif sowing season.
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Annamalai's movement, joined by 18 lakh people, to become political party by July
Former BJP leader K Annamalai said his 'We the Leaders' movement, launched after quitting the BJP, is on the "right track" to become a political party by July. He added that the goal is to reach 50 lakh members. So far, over 18 lakh people have registered, and Annamalai said they joined the movement without any "expectations".
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05:07 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Former BJP leader K Annamalai said his 'We the Leaders' movement, launched after quitting the BJP, is on the "right track" to become a political party by July. He added that the goal is to reach 50 lakh members. So far, over 18 lakh people have registered, and Annamalai said they joined the movement without any "expectations".
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If a Pakistani man has been raping a young English girl we'll put him to death: UK MP
UK MP Rupert Lowe, who released The Rape Gang Inquiry Report, has said, "A Restore Britain Government will remove millions of foreign nationals who hate our way of life." "If a Pakistani man has been raping a young English girl? Torturing her? Passing her around his brothers to also be raped? We will put him to death," Lowe added.
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UK MP Rupert Lowe, who released The Rape Gang Inquiry Report, has said, "A Restore Britain Government will remove millions of foreign nationals who hate our way of life." "If a Pakistani man has been raping a young English girl? Torturing her? Passing her around his brothers to also be raped? We will put him to death," Lowe added.
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Iran deal not final, if I don't like it we will drop bombs on their heads: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that the peace deal with Iran is not final yet. "It's a Memorandum of Understanding and if I don't like it, we will go back to shooting at them, dropping bombs on their heads," he added. "If they don't behave, we will go right back to dropping bombs," he further said.
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05:29 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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US President Donald Trump has said that the peace deal with Iran is not final yet. "It's a Memorandum of Understanding and if I don't like it, we will go back to shooting at them, dropping bombs on their heads," he added. "If they don't behave, we will go right back to dropping bombs," he further said.
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PM Modi proposes IMPACT initiative at G7 to help developing nations tackle global shocks
PM Narendra Modi proposed ‘International Mobilisation Partnership for Accelerating Connectivity and Trade (IMPACT)’ initiative at the G7 outreach summit to help developing countries absorb shocks from global disruptions. He said global financial institutions should help developing nations absorb these shocks. "Most vulnerable countries should not be left to bear burden of crises alone," he said.
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05:24 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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PM Narendra Modi proposed ‘International Mobilisation Partnership for Accelerating Connectivity and Trade (IMPACT)’ initiative at the G7 outreach summit to help developing countries absorb shocks from global disruptions. He said global financial institutions should help developing nations absorb these shocks. "Most vulnerable countries should not be left to bear burden of crises alone," he said.
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Only 3 out of 9 Sena (UBT) MPs attend Sanjay Raut presser amid split rumours
Only three of Shiv Sena (UBT)'s nine MPs reportedly attended MP Sanjay Raut's press conference in Delhi amid reports that six MPs may join Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The three present were Arvind Sawant, Anil Desai and Rajabhau Waje. During press conference, Raut hurled abuses at rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs and called them 'bh*****e'.
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05:18 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Only three of Shiv Sena (UBT)'s nine MPs reportedly attended MP Sanjay Raut's press conference in Delhi amid reports that six MPs may join Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The three present were Arvind Sawant, Anil Desai and Rajabhau Waje. During press conference, Raut hurled abuses at rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs and called them 'bh*****e'.
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Bullet train to reduce Mumbai-Pune travel time to just 48 mins: Vaishnaw
Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday that the upcoming Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will reduce travel time between Mumbai and Pune to just 48 minutes. "This means that Mumbai and Pune will become twin cities, and this facility will become a very good economic corridor," he stated.
Vaishnaw added that the "bullet train will begin operation next year".
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05:40 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday that the upcoming Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will reduce travel time between Mumbai and Pune to just 48 minutes. "This means that Mumbai and Pune will become twin cities, and this facility will become a very good economic corridor," he stated.
Vaishnaw added that the "bullet train will begin operation next year".
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FIFA invites S Korean YouTuber targeted by racist gesture to S Korea-Mexico match
FIFA has extended an invitation to South Korean YouTuber Yoon Su-jin to attend the South Korea-Mexico match on Friday (IST) after she was subjected to a racist gesture during a World Cup 2026 game. FIFA said the match will be used to deliver a "message of inclusion and respect". A man made a "slant-eye" gesture toward Yoon during the match.
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05:33 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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FIFA has extended an invitation to South Korean YouTuber Yoon Su-jin to attend the South Korea-Mexico match on Friday (IST) after she was subjected to a racist gesture during a World Cup 2026 game. FIFA said the match will be used to deliver a "message of inclusion and respect". A man made a "slant-eye" gesture toward Yoon during the match.
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