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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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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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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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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08:56 am Friday, 19 June 2026

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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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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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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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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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X's Nikita Bier mocks Meta's 'snack' plan to boost morale after layoffs

Nikita Bier, X's Head of Product, mocked Meta's plan to hike snack budgets to lift employee morale and announced that X is willing to hire "neglected" Meta techies as web and data engineers and scientists. "We will match or even exceed any snack budget offer," Bier joked. "Apply here and mention 'snacks'," he added, mentioning a software engineer job opening.
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09:08 am Friday, 19 June 2026

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Trump was desperate to secure US-Iran deal: Iran’s Supreme Leader

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said US President Donald Trump, out of desperation, used all kinds of leverage to get the US-Iran deal signed. Khamenei said he held a different view, but President Masoud Pezeshkian assured him that Iran’s rights would be protected. "Pezeshkian said if American side makes excessive demands, they will not submit to them," Khamenei said.
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09:04 am Friday, 19 June 2026

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Delhi-NCR to witness rain, thunderstorms till June 21

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted intermittent rain and thunderstorm activity across Delhi-NCR till June 21. During this period, sky is expected to remain partly cloudy, with rainfall occurring in several areas. The maximum temperature is unlikely to cross 40℃ mark during the coming days. The region is likely to see partly cloudy skies on June 22 and 23.
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09:00 am Friday, 19 June 2026

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India slams Pak over killing of civilians in PoK, says 'Even demands for bread met with bullets'

Anupama Singh, India's First Secretary at the Permanent Mission to the UN, criticised Pakistan at the UNHRC over the brutality being used by Pakistan against the protesters in PoK. She said, "Even demand for bread...and dignity are met with bullets and brutality." Hundreds of civilians have reportedly been killed after Pakistani security forces opened fire on protesters in PoK's Rawalakot.
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09:16 am Friday, 19 June 2026

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Ex-TMC minister Udayan Guha pelted with eggs outside court in WB

Eggs and tomatoes were thrown and slogans were raised against ex-TMC minister Udayan Guha as he was being produced in the Dinhata Sub-Divisional Court. He has been arrested in connection with an extortion case. Notably, Guha, in 2024, said fingers of those criticising then West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over RG Kar rape-murder case will be broken.
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09:35 am Friday, 19 June 2026

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'Indus Waters Treaty is outdated,' says India as it slams Pak at UNHRC

While calling Indus Waters Treaty "outdated" at UN Human Rights Council, First Secretary Anupama Singh said, "It defies logic that a state which exports terror [Pakistan]...continues to demand...privileges of cooperation predicated on...friendship." "A treaty negotiated in 1960 cannot be treated as a perpetual entitlement," she added. India held the treaty in abeyance after Pahalgam terror attack.
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09:30 am Friday, 19 June 2026

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Mokoena scores as SA hold Czechia to 1-1 draw, keep their FIFA WC campaign alive

Teboho Mokoena converted an 83rd-minute penalty as South Africa secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Czechia in their Group A clash at FIFA World Cup 2026. The result kept South Africa's campaign alive after their opening defeat to Mexico. However, both South Africa and Czechia are now likely to need victories in their final group-stage matches to reach last 32.
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09:53 am Friday, 19 June 2026

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Israeli minister responds to Vance criticism, say our tech saved American lives

After US Vice President JD Vance criticised Israeli officials who opposed US-Iran deal, Israeli Minister Miki Zohar responded by saying that Israeli intelligence has saved countless American lives. He added that technologies developed in Israel are used by US military before anyone else. Vance had said Israel is deeply isolated and its leaders have failed to appreciate American support.
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09:45 am Friday, 19 June 2026

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Pakistan is a Frankenstein state, gets shocked when its own monster bites back: India

India's First Secretary at the Permanent Mission to the UN, Anupama Singh, slammed Pakistan at the United Nations, calling the country a "Frankenstein state" which gets shocked when its "monster bites back". She also said that Pakistan is a country whose sitting defence minister "boasts of hosting, training and deploying terrorists as state policy".
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10:08 am Friday, 19 June 2026

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Multiple gunshots fired at New York’s Times Square, one injured

Multiple gunshots were fired at New York’s Times Square on Thursday, sending tourists into a frenzy. Videos purportedly showed at least two people opening fire. Police said suspects were chased shortly after the shooting and one person was injured and taken to a hospital. The incident happened shortly after a celebration of the New York Knicks’ NBA Finals victory.
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10:02 am Friday, 19 June 2026

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8 men die in 4 months in Chhattisgarh, locals allege human sacrifice to uncover buried treasure

The mysterious deaths of eight men in four months have sparked multiple theories in Chhattisgarh's Kharve village. Villagers suspect a resident of supplying liquor allegedly laced with a poisonous substance called "Suhaga". They also claim he spoke about buried treasure and rituals to uncover it, fuelling speculation about black magic and human sacrifice. Police haven't confirmed any theory yet.
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10:01 am Friday, 19 June 2026

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'I told mom Usha is Indian, she asked 'Which tribe?',' recalls US VP Vance

US Vice President JD Vance recalled how, when he told his mother that his wife Usha is Indian, she asked, "Which tribe?" "It just goes to show sometimes how little some of us knew about the world," he said, adding that his mother and wife "came from very different worlds". Vance and Usha are expecting their fourth child together.
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10:29 am Friday, 19 June 2026

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