India's Bimal Patel elected as judge of Int'l Tribunal for Law of the Sea
In a diplomatic win for India, Bimal N Patel has been elected as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in New York. He will serve a nine-year term from 2026 to 2035. Based in Hamburg, Germany, ITLOS resolves disputes between nations related to maritime boundaries, navigation rights and activities in ocean areas.
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In a diplomatic win for India, Bimal N Patel has been elected as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in New York. He will serve a nine-year term from 2026 to 2035. Based in Hamburg, Germany, ITLOS resolves disputes between nations related to maritime boundaries, navigation rights and activities in ocean areas.
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Mortal remains of 3 Indian seafarers killed in US attack reach their hometowns
The mortal remains of three Indian seafarers killed in the US attack on MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman on June 10 reached their respective hometowns after being repatriated to India. Chief Engineer Patnala Suresh's remains reached Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Friday. Earlier, the remains of 23-year-old Aditya Sharma and Shivanand Chaurasiya reached Himachal Pradesh and UP, respectively.
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The mortal remains of three Indian seafarers killed in the US attack on MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman on June 10 reached their respective hometowns after being repatriated to India. Chief Engineer Patnala Suresh's remains reached Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Friday. Earlier, the remains of 23-year-old Aditya Sharma and Shivanand Chaurasiya reached Himachal Pradesh and UP, respectively.
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Imagicaa Water Park in Maha's Khopoli temporarily shut amid low water levels in dams
Imagicaa World announced that its water park in Khopoli of Maharashtra's Raigad will remain temporarily closed. The Maharashtra government directed Imagicaa to "refrain from utilising water from the dams, highlighting low water levels in...dams in surrounding region, considering the prevailing El Niño effect," the exchange filing read. Earlier, BMC halted water supply to swimming pools in Mumbai.
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12:29 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Imagicaa World announced that its water park in Khopoli of Maharashtra's Raigad will remain temporarily closed. The Maharashtra government directed Imagicaa to "refrain from utilising water from the dams, highlighting low water levels in...dams in surrounding region, considering the prevailing El Niño effect," the exchange filing read. Earlier, BMC halted water supply to swimming pools in Mumbai.
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PM Modi wishes Rahul Gandhi on his 56th b'day, says 'Praying for his good health and long life'
PM Narendra Modi took to X to wish Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his 56th birthday. "Best wishes to Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Shri Rahul Gandhi Ji on his birthday. Praying for his good health and long life," PM Modi wrote. Earlier today, Rahul met supporters who gathered at Congress headquarters to wish him on his birthday.
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12:28 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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PM Narendra Modi took to X to wish Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his 56th birthday. "Best wishes to Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Shri Rahul Gandhi Ji on his birthday. Praying for his good health and long life," PM Modi wrote. Earlier today, Rahul met supporters who gathered at Congress headquarters to wish him on his birthday.
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Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without Hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab in a concert livestreamed on her YouTube channel in 2024. Along with the 29-year-old singer, eight other people involved in production, including musicians, received the same sentence, according to a report from The Guardian. They've been barred from doing any artistic work for two years.
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12:21 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab in a concert livestreamed on her YouTube channel in 2024. Along with the 29-year-old singer, eight other people involved in production, including musicians, received the same sentence, according to a report from The Guardian. They've been barred from doing any artistic work for two years.
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NTA shifts NEET UG 2026 Prayagraj centre before re-exam
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has changed the NEET UG 2026 re-examination centre for candidates allotted the Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Centre in Prayagraj. The venue was shifted due to ongoing construction work and power-related issues. Fresh admit cards have been issued, while candidates carrying old admit cards will also be permitted entry after verification on June 21.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has changed the NEET UG 2026 re-examination centre for candidates allotted the Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Centre in Prayagraj. The venue was shifted due to ongoing construction work and power-related issues. Fresh admit cards have been issued, while candidates carrying old admit cards will also be permitted entry after verification on June 21.
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Iran cancels Switzerland talks over fears of backlash for appearing with US officials: Report
Iran reportedly withdrew from a public ceremony in Switzerland to mark US-Iran peace agreement as resistance grew in Iran over officials shaking hands with their American counterparts. The event was scheduled days before funeral of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini. A public display of reconciliation with US was reportedly seen as potentially damaging for the Iranian leadership.
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12:36 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Iran reportedly withdrew from a public ceremony in Switzerland to mark US-Iran peace agreement as resistance grew in Iran over officials shaking hands with their American counterparts. The event was scheduled days before funeral of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini. A public display of reconciliation with US was reportedly seen as potentially damaging for the Iranian leadership.
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Trump struggles to clasp medal of honour, then ties it instead
US President Donald Trump struggled to put the medal of honour around the neck of retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery. After taking almost a minute to secure the medal, Trump said, “I'm gonna do it a little differently, I'm gonna do it even nicer." He then tied the ends of the ribbon into a knot by hand.
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12:32 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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US President Donald Trump struggled to put the medal of honour around the neck of retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery. After taking almost a minute to secure the medal, Trump said, “I'm gonna do it a little differently, I'm gonna do it even nicer." He then tied the ends of the ribbon into a knot by hand.
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FSSAI issues notices to food brands, including Bikanerwala & Kinder Joy, over violations
FSSAI has issued notices to several food brands, including Marico's Saffola, Ferrero's Kinder Joy, MasterChow, Pluckk, Raw Pressery, Bikanervala and Param Dairy, over alleged misleading claims, labelling violations and consumer complaints. The complaints include hygiene concerns at Bikanervala and alleged fungal contamination in Param Dairy's dahi & rabri supplied through IRCTC catering services.
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12:56 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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FSSAI has issued notices to several food brands, including Marico's Saffola, Ferrero's Kinder Joy, MasterChow, Pluckk, Raw Pressery, Bikanervala and Param Dairy, over alleged misleading claims, labelling violations and consumer complaints. The complaints include hygiene concerns at Bikanervala and alleged fungal contamination in Param Dairy's dahi & rabri supplied through IRCTC catering services.
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Ranveer Singh receives ₹325 crore for 'Dhurandhar' franchise: Report
Actor Ranveer Singh and filmmaker Aditya Dhar each hold a 25% stake in the Dhurandhar franchise, while Jio Studios owns the remaining 50%, according to an FPJ report. The report claimed that both Ranveer and Aditya were given an amount worth ₹325 crore-plus. Jio Studios is reportedly the biggest beneficiary as the largest stakeholder.
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12:46 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Actor Ranveer Singh and filmmaker Aditya Dhar each hold a 25% stake in the Dhurandhar franchise, while Jio Studios owns the remaining 50%, according to an FPJ report. The report claimed that both Ranveer and Aditya were given an amount worth ₹325 crore-plus. Jio Studios is reportedly the biggest beneficiary as the largest stakeholder.
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Video shows water leaking from roof of newly built Navi Mumbai airport, sparks concerns
A purported video showing water leaking from the roof and falling over the luggage belt at the newly built Navi Mumbai International Airport has surfaced. It has sparked concerns about Maharashtra's preparedness, even before the official arrival of the monsoon. Earlier in 2025, the newly inaugurated Worli underground metro station on Mumbai Metro's Aqua Line suffered severe flooding amid rainfall.
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A purported video showing water leaking from the roof and falling over the luggage belt at the newly built Navi Mumbai International Airport has surfaced. It has sparked concerns about Maharashtra's preparedness, even before the official arrival of the monsoon. Earlier in 2025, the newly inaugurated Worli underground metro station on Mumbai Metro's Aqua Line suffered severe flooding amid rainfall.
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Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump’s Iran deal, says 'Got a ceasefire we already had'
US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel mocked US-Iran peace agreement signed by President Donald Trump, saying, “We got a ceasefire that we already had before this. We opened the strait, which was already open before this.” Kimmel said US gave Iran full control of the Strait of Hormuz and killed an Ayatollah and replaced him with a more radical one.
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US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel mocked US-Iran peace agreement signed by President Donald Trump, saying, “We got a ceasefire that we already had before this. We opened the strait, which was already open before this.” Kimmel said US gave Iran full control of the Strait of Hormuz and killed an Ayatollah and replaced him with a more radical one.
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Culprits will not be spared: CM Yogi on Ram Mandir donation row
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the culprits linked to the Ram Mandir donation theft row will not be spared, whoever they may be. While addressing a gathering in Ayodhya, he said the SIT set up to investigate the allegations will make everything crystal clear. Akhilesh Yadav had earlier alleged that crores went missing from donation boxes.
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01:27 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the culprits linked to the Ram Mandir donation theft row will not be spared, whoever they may be. While addressing a gathering in Ayodhya, he said the SIT set up to investigate the allegations will make everything crystal clear. Akhilesh Yadav had earlier alleged that crores went missing from donation boxes.
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SpaceX wipes off $700 billion wealth in just 2 days as shares swing 23%
SpaceX shares turned negative for the second day as they closed 3.56% lower at $185, taking the two-day losses to 8.32%. The shares have swung 23.72% since their listing last Friday, from their $225.64 high on June 16 to their $172.11 low on June 18, wiping off investor wealth worth $700 billion. SpaceX's market value now sits at $2.42 trillion.
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01:15 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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SpaceX shares turned negative for the second day as they closed 3.56% lower at $185, taking the two-day losses to 8.32%. The shares have swung 23.72% since their listing last Friday, from their $225.64 high on June 16 to their $172.11 low on June 18, wiping off investor wealth worth $700 billion. SpaceX's market value now sits at $2.42 trillion.
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Afghanistan attacks Pakistan
Afghanistan Air Force attacked multiple terrorist hideouts in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. In a statement, Afghanistan Defense Ministry said the hideouts were being used by militants from ISIS and other hostile terror groups. "All pre-designated high-value targets were successfully struck during the operation," the ministry said.
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Afghanistan Air Force attacked multiple terrorist hideouts in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. In a statement, Afghanistan Defense Ministry said the hideouts were being used by militants from ISIS and other hostile terror groups. "All pre-designated high-value targets were successfully struck during the operation," the ministry said.
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Delhi govt takes steps against winter pollution; non-BS VI vehicles banned, parking fee doubled
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced that non-BS VI commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi won't be allowed to enter the capital from November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027. Additionally, the parking fees at authorised parking lots in Delhi will also be doubled from November 1 to February 28, she announced. The measures aim to combat winter air pollution in Delhi.
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01:42 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced that non-BS VI commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi won't be allowed to enter the capital from November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027. Additionally, the parking fees at authorised parking lots in Delhi will also be doubled from November 1 to February 28, she announced. The measures aim to combat winter air pollution in Delhi.
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Biden’s ex-medical advisor funded Wuhan research that sparked Covid: Gabbard
Outgoing US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard accused Anthony Fauci, former President Joe Biden’s chief medical advisor, of "funding research on bat coronaviruses at China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology." “This work is seen as source of unintentional lab leak which sparked the pandemic,” she said. Gabbard claimed Fauci hid the virus’ lab-leak origins and lied to Congress under oath.
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Outgoing US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard accused Anthony Fauci, former President Joe Biden’s chief medical advisor, of "funding research on bat coronaviruses at China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology." “This work is seen as source of unintentional lab leak which sparked the pandemic,” she said. Gabbard claimed Fauci hid the virus’ lab-leak origins and lied to Congress under oath.
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Sreesanth challenges Harbhajan Singh to boxing fight after cutting ties, says 'Do you have guts?
Former India fast bowler Sreesanth has challenged ex-spinner Harbhajan Singh to a boxing fight after cutting ties with him over an advertisement referencing the IPL 2008 slapgate controversy. "Do you have guts? Come into the ring. I am calling you from my heart. If we have some self-respect, let’s not do ads and all that...I am waiting," he said.
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01:30 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Former India fast bowler Sreesanth has challenged ex-spinner Harbhajan Singh to a boxing fight after cutting ties with him over an advertisement referencing the IPL 2008 slapgate controversy. "Do you have guts? Come into the ring. I am calling you from my heart. If we have some self-respect, let’s not do ads and all that...I am waiting," he said.
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All 3 arrested in Ranchi RSS office attack linked to ISI-funded TTH terror outfit: Report
All three accused arrested in the Ranchi RSS office attack were linked to ISI-funded Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan (TTH), a report said. They allegedly stayed in touch with handlers via Botim and WhatsApp, filmed the petrol bomb attack and sent it to a handler. Accused Saif Ansari and Aman Ansari were reportedly radicalised in Dubai by Pakistani national Shahbaz Rana alias Bhatti.
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01:49 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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All three accused arrested in the Ranchi RSS office attack were linked to ISI-funded Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan (TTH), a report said. They allegedly stayed in touch with handlers via Botim and WhatsApp, filmed the petrol bomb attack and sent it to a handler. Accused Saif Ansari and Aman Ansari were reportedly radicalised in Dubai by Pakistani national Shahbaz Rana alias Bhatti.
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Youth Congress workers pour milk over pic showing Rahul as Lord Parshuram, video surfaces
A video of Youth Congress workers pouring milk and rose petals over a poster showing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Lord Parshuram-inspired avatar has surfaced. The workers performed the symbolic 'dugdhabhishek' along the banks of Ganga River in Varanasi on Gandhi's 56th birthday. Gandhi is shown holding parashu (axe) in one hand and a copy of Constitution in the other.
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A video of Youth Congress workers pouring milk and rose petals over a poster showing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Lord Parshuram-inspired avatar has surfaced. The workers performed the symbolic 'dugdhabhishek' along the banks of Ganga River in Varanasi on Gandhi's 56th birthday. Gandhi is shown holding parashu (axe) in one hand and a copy of Constitution in the other.
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