Attack on Niger airport kills 11 soldiers, 2 civilians
An attack by armed men on an airport in Niger's capital killed 11 soldiers and two civilians, the country's defence ministry said on Thursday. The ministry added that 22 attackers were killed during the operation and about 20 suspects were arrested. According to reports, gunmen affiliated with an armed group attacked at approximately 6:00 am (05:00 GMT) local time.
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An attack by armed men on an airport in Niger's capital killed 11 soldiers and two civilians, the country's defence ministry said on Thursday. The ministry added that 22 attackers were killed during the operation and about 20 suspects were arrested. According to reports, gunmen affiliated with an armed group attacked at approximately 6:00 am (05:00 GMT) local time.
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Which countries have the largest number of active Telegram users?
Telegram enjoys the largest active user base in India, with 104 million people using it actively, as per Statista. Russia follows with 34.4 million active users, Indonesia with 27.2 million, the USA with 26.9 million, and Brazil and Egypt with 21.9 and 14.9 million active users, respectively. The ban punishes "150 million+...Telegram users in India," Telegram founder-CEO Pavel Durov claimed.
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10:56 pm Thursday, 18 June 2026
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Telegram enjoys the largest active user base in India, with 104 million people using it actively, as per Statista. Russia follows with 34.4 million active users, Indonesia with 27.2 million, the USA with 26.9 million, and Brazil and Egypt with 21.9 and 14.9 million active users, respectively. The ban punishes "150 million+...Telegram users in India," Telegram founder-CEO Pavel Durov claimed.
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Built more houses for the poor in 12 yrs than total number of houses in France: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Paris and said, "In the past 12 years, we have built more permanent houses for the poor than the total number of houses in all of France." He further said 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty in India. PM Modi recently became the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India.
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10:51 pm Thursday, 18 June 2026
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PM Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Paris and said, "In the past 12 years, we have built more permanent houses for the poor than the total number of houses in all of France." He further said 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty in India. PM Modi recently became the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India.
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Dumper truck unloads bricks on road to evade authorities in UP, video surfaces
A video has surfaced online showing an overloaded dumper truck unloading bricks while driving on Uttar Pradesh's Eastern Peripheral Expressway. The driver, who was driving on the wrong side, allegedly did so to evade RTO authorities and stop them from pursuing the vehicle. The incident caused major inconvenience to the commuters, following which police officials helped clear the area.
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10:50 pm Thursday, 18 June 2026
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A video has surfaced online showing an overloaded dumper truck unloading bricks while driving on Uttar Pradesh's Eastern Peripheral Expressway. The driver, who was driving on the wrong side, allegedly did so to evade RTO authorities and stop them from pursuing the vehicle. The incident caused major inconvenience to the commuters, following which police officials helped clear the area.
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India hopes US-Iran MoU will bring lasting peace in West Asia
India on Thursday welcomed the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding signed to end the war. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India hopes the agreement will lead to sustained peace and stability in West Asia. He added that India will remain in close touch with countries involved in or affected by the conflict and is ready to assist with the "next steps".
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11:05 pm Thursday, 18 June 2026
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India on Thursday welcomed the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding signed to end the war. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India hopes the agreement will lead to sustained peace and stability in West Asia. He added that India will remain in close touch with countries involved in or affected by the conflict and is ready to assist with the "next steps".
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French Prez Macron speaks in Hindi, calls PM Modi 'Priy mitra'
A video showed French President Emmanuel Macron speaking in Hindi as he bid farewell to PM Narendra Modi after his France visit. "Priy mitra Narendra, mujhe bahut khushi hui...France aur Bharat ki dosti amar rahe (My dear friend Narendra Modi, I am very happy...long live the friendship between France and India)," Macron said. "I hope it was correct," he added.
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11:03 pm Thursday, 18 June 2026
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A video showed French President Emmanuel Macron speaking in Hindi as he bid farewell to PM Narendra Modi after his France visit. "Priy mitra Narendra, mujhe bahut khushi hui...France aur Bharat ki dosti amar rahe (My dear friend Narendra Modi, I am very happy...long live the friendship between France and India)," Macron said. "I hope it was correct," he added.
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India's been on global stage for 7,000 yrs: Misri on reporter's 'Has India arrived' query
A journalist asked Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, "President Trump praised PM Modi as a tough negotiator. Does this mean India has finally arrived on the world stage? Misri replied, "When I last checked, India has been on the world stage for the last 7,000 years." He added, "I'm not sure what exactly a particular meeting will or not do."
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11:01 pm Thursday, 18 June 2026
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A journalist asked Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, "President Trump praised PM Modi as a tough negotiator. Does this mean India has finally arrived on the world stage? Misri replied, "When I last checked, India has been on the world stage for the last 7,000 years." He added, "I'm not sure what exactly a particular meeting will or not do."
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Netanyahu unhappy with Iran deal, reaches out to US media to sway Trump: Report
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly unhappy with the US-Iran deal and is trying to influence US President Donald Trump. He is contacting MAGA-aligned media figures and pro-Israel senators to shape opinion in US, reports added. The US and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the war, opening a 60-day negotiation window on Iran's nuclear programme.
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11:18 pm Thursday, 18 June 2026
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly unhappy with the US-Iran deal and is trying to influence US President Donald Trump. He is contacting MAGA-aligned media figures and pro-Israel senators to shape opinion in US, reports added. The US and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the war, opening a 60-day negotiation window on Iran's nuclear programme.
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Wake up, you can't kill your way out of security problems: US to Israel on Iran deal
US Vice President JD Vance lashed out at Israeli critics of Iran deal, saying that Tel Aviv couldn't just "kill your way out" of every national security problem. He said, "Trump is the only head of state in the...world who's sympathetic to Israel." "You need to wake up and smell...reality of the situation that the country is in," he added.
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08:40 am Friday, 19 June 2026
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US Vice President JD Vance lashed out at Israeli critics of Iran deal, saying that Tel Aviv couldn't just "kill your way out" of every national security problem. He said, "Trump is the only head of state in the...world who's sympathetic to Israel." "You need to wake up and smell...reality of the situation that the country is in," he added.
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Iran cancels trip to negotiate ceasefire, US says 'Vance postponing trip to Switzerland'
Iran cancelled plans to send officials to Switzerland for the first round of talks under the 60-day negotiation process agreed to in the MoU, Hezbollah-affiliated Al Mayadeen reported. This comes after Israel attacked Lebanon, which Iran termed a violation of the MoU. White House said US VP JD Vance is ready to leave for Switzerland but is postponing the trip.
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08:37 am Friday, 19 June 2026
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Iran cancelled plans to send officials to Switzerland for the first round of talks under the 60-day negotiation process agreed to in the MoU, Hezbollah-affiliated Al Mayadeen reported. This comes after Israel attacked Lebanon, which Iran termed a violation of the MoU. White House said US VP JD Vance is ready to leave for Switzerland but is postponing the trip.
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'All My Children' actor Paul Avery, wife killed in house fire
Actor Paul Avery, best known for his role in 'All My Children', and his wife Sheila Avery died after a fire broke out at their home in New Jersey on June 16. The house was completely engulfed in flames, and the couple was found unconscious, according to New Jersey State Police. Reportedly, CPR was performed, but both died shortly afterwards.
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08:30 am Friday, 19 June 2026
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Actor Paul Avery, best known for his role in 'All My Children', and his wife Sheila Avery died after a fire broke out at their home in New Jersey on June 16. The house was completely engulfed in flames, and the couple was found unconscious, according to New Jersey State Police. Reportedly, CPR was performed, but both died shortly afterwards.
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Goa to get feni trails, caravan tourism & hot air balloon rides
The Goa Tourism Department is considering activities like hot air balloon rides, caravan tourism, wildlife safaris and more to offer both domestic and international tourists a greater variety of experiences. Activities across 11 categories, including water-based tourism, adventure and aero sports and digital tourism, have been identified. Reportedly, the tender has been floated.
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03:20 am Friday, 19 June 2026
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The Goa Tourism Department is considering activities like hot air balloon rides, caravan tourism, wildlife safaris and more to offer both domestic and international tourists a greater variety of experiences. Activities across 11 categories, including water-based tourism, adventure and aero sports and digital tourism, have been identified. Reportedly, the tender has been floated.
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Delhi govt approves 4-km South Delhi-Gurgaon signal-free flyover
In a move to improve connectivity between South Delhi and Gurgaon, the Delhi government granted approval for the construction of a 4-km-long signal-free flyover along SSN Marg. The corridor at present faces severe congestion due to a traffic jam at Anuvrat Marg. Once finished, the route is expected to reduce travel time from 35 minutes to just five minutes.
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03:19 am Friday, 19 June 2026
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In a move to improve connectivity between South Delhi and Gurgaon, the Delhi government granted approval for the construction of a 4-km-long signal-free flyover along SSN Marg. The corridor at present faces severe congestion due to a traffic jam at Anuvrat Marg. Once finished, the route is expected to reduce travel time from 35 minutes to just five minutes.
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Agni-6 missile test likely to be conducted from Chandipur ITR
Authorities in Odisha’s Balasore district have evacuated more than 11,000 residents ahead of a crucial missile test likely to be conducted from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, official sources said on Tuesday. The missile trial is expected to take place from Launch Complex-3 (LC-3) at the Chandipur facility, with reports indicating that to be India’s next-generation Agni-6 test.
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11:46 pm Thursday, 18 June 2026
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Authorities in Odisha’s Balasore district have evacuated more than 11,000 residents ahead of a crucial missile test likely to be conducted from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, official sources said on Tuesday. The missile trial is expected to take place from Launch Complex-3 (LC-3) at the Chandipur facility, with reports indicating that to be India’s next-generation Agni-6 test.
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Part of Marine Drive promenade to extend into sea as MMRDA plans fresh land reclamation
A section of Mumbai's Marine Drive promenade will extend into the Arabian Sea, as MMRDA has proposed reclaiming 2,298 square metres of sea along a 300-metre stretch near Jawahar Bal Bhavan. The reclaimed land will compensate for the portion of the existing promenade lost to road widening. The expanded carriageway will accommodate traffic from the proposed Orange Gate-Marine Drive tunnel.
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08:57 am Friday, 19 June 2026
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A section of Mumbai's Marine Drive promenade will extend into the Arabian Sea, as MMRDA has proposed reclaiming 2,298 square metres of sea along a 300-metre stretch near Jawahar Bal Bhavan. The reclaimed land will compensate for the portion of the existing promenade lost to road widening. The expanded carriageway will accommodate traffic from the proposed Orange Gate-Marine Drive tunnel.
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xAI is a failure, Musk can't hire people in AI because of his behaviour: Godfather of AI
Yann LeCun, considered 'Godfather of AI', said Elon Musk's xAI is "kind of a failure...because the founding team has departed". "Elon is now in a position that's very, very difficult for him," he told CNBC, adding that Musk is unable to hire top AI talent because of his behaviour. He said he doesn't expect xAI to challenge OpenAI or Anthropic.
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Yann LeCun, considered 'Godfather of AI', said Elon Musk's xAI is "kind of a failure...because the founding team has departed". "Elon is now in a position that's very, very difficult for him," he told CNBC, adding that Musk is unable to hire top AI talent because of his behaviour. He said he doesn't expect xAI to challenge OpenAI or Anthropic.
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Messi issues statement after fake reports link emotional celebration to father's death
Lionel Messi and his family issued statement after false reports claimed his father Jorge Messi had died following the footballer's emotional celebration in FIFA World Cup match against Algeria. The family said Jorge is recovering from a health issue and asked for privacy, prudence and compassion. Messi earlier said his tears came after “difficult days” and were unrelated to football.
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08:47 am Friday, 19 June 2026
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Lionel Messi and his family issued statement after false reports claimed his father Jorge Messi had died following the footballer's emotional celebration in FIFA World Cup match against Algeria. The family said Jorge is recovering from a health issue and asked for privacy, prudence and compassion. Messi earlier said his tears came after “difficult days” and were unrelated to football.
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Delhi may hit 42°C today, rain and strong winds likely
Delhi-NCR continues to experience intense heat, with temperatures expected to reach 42°C on Friday. The IMD has forecast partly cloudy skies, light rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds up to 60 kmph. While maximum temperatures may rise further over the next two days, changing weather conditions could provide temporary relief from the ongoing heat across the capital region.
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07:53 am Friday, 19 June 2026
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Delhi-NCR continues to experience intense heat, with temperatures expected to reach 42°C on Friday. The IMD has forecast partly cloudy skies, light rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds up to 60 kmph. While maximum temperatures may rise further over the next two days, changing weather conditions could provide temporary relief from the ongoing heat across the capital region.
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Fuel prices unchanged on June 19 across major cities
Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities on June 19 despite fluctuations in global crude oil markets. Delhi petrol stayed at ₹102.12 per litre, while Mumbai recorded ₹111.2 . Hyderabad continued to have among the highest fuel rates. Experts say shipping costs, taxes and global market trends continue to influence domestic fuel pricing.
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07:49 am Friday, 19 June 2026
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Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities on June 19 despite fluctuations in global crude oil markets. Delhi petrol stayed at ₹102.12 per litre, while Mumbai recorded ₹111.2 . Hyderabad continued to have among the highest fuel rates. Experts say shipping costs, taxes and global market trends continue to influence domestic fuel pricing.
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Mexico become 1st team to qualify for FIFA WC 2026 knockout stage
Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 in a Group A match of FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday, becoming the first team to qualify for the tournament's knockout stage. Mexican midfielder Luis Romo scored the decisive goal in the 50th minute, marking his first-ever goal at a FIFA World Cup. Mexico had earlier defeated South Africa 2-0 in their tournament opener.
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09:12 am Friday, 19 June 2026
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Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 in a Group A match of FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday, becoming the first team to qualify for the tournament's knockout stage. Mexican midfielder Luis Romo scored the decisive goal in the 50th minute, marking his first-ever goal at a FIFA World Cup. Mexico had earlier defeated South Africa 2-0 in their tournament opener.
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