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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02:04 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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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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50% traffic fine waiver scheme launched in Bengaluru for 20 days
The Karnataka government has announced a 50% concession on pending traffic e-challan fines in Bengaluru, allowing vehicle users to settle penalties at half the prescribed amount between June 21 and July 10. The payment of pending traffic fines can be done at special counters at 12 locations. The scheme, also launched in 2023, had helped clear over 41 lakh cases.
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02:18 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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The Karnataka government has announced a 50% concession on pending traffic e-challan fines in Bengaluru, allowing vehicle users to settle penalties at half the prescribed amount between June 21 and July 10. The payment of pending traffic fines can be done at special counters at 12 locations. The scheme, also launched in 2023, had helped clear over 41 lakh cases.
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French President Macron bids farewell to PM Modi in Hindi
As PM Modi wrapped up his France visit, French President Emmanuel Macron bid him farewell in Hindi. "Priya mitra Narendra, mujhe bohot khushi hui aapk Nice, Evian aur Paris mein swagat karke....France aur Bharat ki dosti amar rahe." (Dear friend Narendra, I was very happy to welcome you to Nice, Evian and Paris....Long live the friendship between France and India).
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As PM Modi wrapped up his France visit, French President Emmanuel Macron bid him farewell in Hindi. "Priya mitra Narendra, mujhe bohot khushi hui aapk Nice, Evian aur Paris mein swagat karke....France aur Bharat ki dosti amar rahe." (Dear friend Narendra, I was very happy to welcome you to Nice, Evian and Paris....Long live the friendship between France and India).
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Allu Arjun gets court summons, named 'accused number 11' in 'Pushpa 2' stampede case
Allu Arjun has been summoned by the Nampally Court in Hyderabad and directed to appear in person on June 22 in connection with a fatal stampede during a special screening of 'Pushpa 2'. Police have listed him as accused number 11 in the case. One person was killed in the stampede that broke out at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre in 2024.
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02:17 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Allu Arjun has been summoned by the Nampally Court in Hyderabad and directed to appear in person on June 22 in connection with a fatal stampede during a special screening of 'Pushpa 2'. Police have listed him as accused number 11 in the case. One person was killed in the stampede that broke out at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre in 2024.
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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over WC 2026 travel restrictions
Football Federation of Iran (FFIRI) said it'll lodge a complaint with FIFA over the travel restrictions players are facing during the 2026 World Cup. The federation argued that the measures violate the principle of equal treatment for all participating teams. The move comes after Iran's request to fly to US two days before its next match against Belgium was denied.
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02:16 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Football Federation of Iran (FFIRI) said it'll lodge a complaint with FIFA over the travel restrictions players are facing during the 2026 World Cup. The federation argued that the measures violate the principle of equal treatment for all participating teams. The move comes after Iran's request to fly to US two days before its next match against Belgium was denied.
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'Mowgli Girl' who was found walking on all fours in forest in UP dies at 18
The 18-year-old Ehsaas, popularly called 'Mowgli Girl', died in Lucknow despite years of rehabilitation, nearly nine years after she was found wandering in a forest in UP. Discovered with little human contact, she reportedly walked on all fours and communicated through screams, earning the nickname for her resemblance to the jungle child in Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'.
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02:40 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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The 18-year-old Ehsaas, popularly called 'Mowgli Girl', died in Lucknow despite years of rehabilitation, nearly nine years after she was found wandering in a forest in UP. Discovered with little human contact, she reportedly walked on all fours and communicated through screams, earning the nickname for her resemblance to the jungle child in Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'.
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WB eyes for world record as 500 boats to join Yoga Day event
Over 500 tourist and passenger boats are set to converge at Babughat on the Hooghly River for a yoga demonstration on International Yoga Day, June 21. Preparations are underway to attempt a new Guinness World Record, with boats possibly being used to form yoga postures on the water. PM Narendra Modi will lead the main event at Kolkata's Red Road.
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02:39 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Over 500 tourist and passenger boats are set to converge at Babughat on the Hooghly River for a yoga demonstration on International Yoga Day, June 21. Preparations are underway to attempt a new Guinness World Record, with boats possibly being used to form yoga postures on the water. PM Narendra Modi will lead the main event at Kolkata's Red Road.
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Indian Oil secures oil from Iraq, fails to get tanker to transport it back to India: Report
Indian Oil (IOCL) managed to secure oil from Iraq's Basrah oil terminal as Iran and the US announced a ceasefire MoU after the 107-day war, Reuters reported. However, IOCL failed to get any offers in a tender seeking a very large crude carrier to transport the oil to Paradip port. IOCL subsequently issued a force majeure on the cargo.
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Indian Oil (IOCL) managed to secure oil from Iraq's Basrah oil terminal as Iran and the US announced a ceasefire MoU after the 107-day war, Reuters reported. However, IOCL failed to get any offers in a tender seeking a very large crude carrier to transport the oil to Paradip port. IOCL subsequently issued a force majeure on the cargo.
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Sanchita Ugale was still breathing when her parents found her hanging, claims aunt
Actress Sanchita Ugale, known for starring in 'Kumkum Bhagya', died by suicide on June 14. Sharing details, her aunt revealed that the actress was still breathing when she was found hanging by her parents but died before they could get to the hospital. Her father had earlier asserted that the producers of her new show, 'Saajan Ghar', were mistreating her.
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02:57 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Actress Sanchita Ugale, known for starring in 'Kumkum Bhagya', died by suicide on June 14. Sharing details, her aunt revealed that the actress was still breathing when she was found hanging by her parents but died before they could get to the hospital. Her father had earlier asserted that the producers of her new show, 'Saajan Ghar', were mistreating her.
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Plague struck humans 5,500 years ago, oldest known evidence reveals
Researchers have found oldest-known evidence of a plague outbreak in 5,500-year-old human remains from Siberia's Lake Baikal region. Ancient DNA from teeth showed Yersinia pestis infected several hunter-gatherers, suggesting disease was already deadly in prehistoric communities. The findings push plague's history back about 200 years, with pneumonic disease likely spreading from marmots to humans.
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03:14 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Researchers have found oldest-known evidence of a plague outbreak in 5,500-year-old human remains from Siberia's Lake Baikal region. Ancient DNA from teeth showed Yersinia pestis infected several hunter-gatherers, suggesting disease was already deadly in prehistoric communities. The findings push plague's history back about 200 years, with pneumonic disease likely spreading from marmots to humans.
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'Spider-Man: Brand...' not submitted to CBFC; reports of cuts are false: Sony
Sony Pictures Entertainment dismissed reports claiming that 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has been censored by the CBFC, asking fans to follow official channels for verified information. For context, previous speculation claimed that 5 minutes were cut from the film. However, Sony clarified, "The film hasn't yet been submitted to the CBFC in India, and any reports of certification are inaccurate."
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03:11 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Sony Pictures Entertainment dismissed reports claiming that 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has been censored by the CBFC, asking fans to follow official channels for verified information. For context, previous speculation claimed that 5 minutes were cut from the film. However, Sony clarified, "The film hasn't yet been submitted to the CBFC in India, and any reports of certification are inaccurate."
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Who will earn how much as L'Oréal set to buy India's Innovist?
L'Oréal will buy India's Innovist in one of the country's largest D2C ecosystem deals worth ₹4,000-4,100-crore deal. According to Moneycontrol, the company's founders, Rohit Chawla, Vimal Bhola and Sifat Khurana, are set to earn ₹1,800 crore in total payout. Meanwhile, the company's investors are set to make 10x gains, with Sauce VC earning ₹590 crore on its ₹59-crore investment.
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03:03 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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L'Oréal will buy India's Innovist in one of the country's largest D2C ecosystem deals worth ₹4,000-4,100-crore deal. According to Moneycontrol, the company's founders, Rohit Chawla, Vimal Bhola and Sifat Khurana, are set to earn ₹1,800 crore in total payout. Meanwhile, the company's investors are set to make 10x gains, with Sauce VC earning ₹590 crore on its ₹59-crore investment.
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Gold and silver prices fall
Gold and silver prices in India opened sharply lower on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Friday. At 9:10 AM, the MCX gold price was trading at ₹1,47,196 per 10 grams, down by ₹2,113, or 1.42%. MCX silver rate crashed by ₹6,798, or 2.86%, to ₹2,30,774 per kg. In Delhi, 24-carat gold is retailing at approximately ₹14,601 per gram.
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03:28 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Gold and silver prices in India opened sharply lower on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Friday. At 9:10 AM, the MCX gold price was trading at ₹1,47,196 per 10 grams, down by ₹2,113, or 1.42%. MCX silver rate crashed by ₹6,798, or 2.86%, to ₹2,30,774 per kg. In Delhi, 24-carat gold is retailing at approximately ₹14,601 per gram.
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PM Modi gifts thekua to Slovakia Speaker Richard Raši
PM Narendra Modi gifted thekua, a traditional Bihari sweet dish, to Speaker Richard Raši during his recent trip to Slovakia. The sweet dish, prepared with wheat flour, jaggery/sugar, fennel seeds, and ghee, is made during festivals, especially Chhath Puja. PM Modi also gifted Charaka Samhita, an ancient Indian medical text focused on Ayurveda. The text is attributed to Acharya Charaka.
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03:24 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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PM Narendra Modi gifted thekua, a traditional Bihari sweet dish, to Speaker Richard Raši during his recent trip to Slovakia. The sweet dish, prepared with wheat flour, jaggery/sugar, fennel seeds, and ghee, is made during festivals, especially Chhath Puja. PM Modi also gifted Charaka Samhita, an ancient Indian medical text focused on Ayurveda. The text is attributed to Acharya Charaka.
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Why argue with someone you don't trust: Anthropic CEO on leaving Altman-led OpenAI
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, speaking about leaving Sam Altman-led OpenAI, said, "Why argue with someone when you don't have the same vision and you don't trust them?" He stated that the best way to resolve differences is for each side to do its own thing. "We'll see who wins in...market and...in the court of public opinion," he added.
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03:21 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, speaking about leaving Sam Altman-led OpenAI, said, "Why argue with someone when you don't have the same vision and you don't trust them?" He stated that the best way to resolve differences is for each side to do its own thing. "We'll see who wins in...market and...in the court of public opinion," he added.
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BJP-led NDA moves closer to 2/3rd majority after winning 19 of 26 Rajya Sabha seats
BJP-led NDA has moved closer to 2/3rd majority after winning 19 of 26 Rajya Sabha seats, taking its total tally to 152 members. It's now 12 seats short of two-thirds majority mark of 164 in the 245-member House. The alliance can reach the majority mark with the help of BJD and YSRCP, which have 5 and 7 seats, respectively.
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03:19 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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BJP-led NDA has moved closer to 2/3rd majority after winning 19 of 26 Rajya Sabha seats, taking its total tally to 152 members. It's now 12 seats short of two-thirds majority mark of 164 in the 245-member House. The alliance can reach the majority mark with the help of BJD and YSRCP, which have 5 and 7 seats, respectively.
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You showed character that some never achieve in their life: PM Carney on Canada's win
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney praised the national team after its 6-0 victory over Qatar in a Group B match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "You showed a level of character that some people never achieve in their lives," Carney said. With the win, Canada recorded the biggest victory by a CONCACAF team in men's World Cup history.
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03:17 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney praised the national team after its 6-0 victory over Qatar in a Group B match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "You showed a level of character that some people never achieve in their lives," Carney said. With the win, Canada recorded the biggest victory by a CONCACAF team in men's World Cup history.
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