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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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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03:24 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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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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03:21 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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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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Principal booked over 'Sar tan se juda' song performed at Maha school
Wazhiyoddin Siddiqui, principal of Kids World English School in Maharashtra's Jalna, has been booked after reports claimed that students purportedly performed to Pakistani song 'Sar Tan Se Juda' during a school event. Siddiqui denied the claims, saying the music played was from Turkish television series 'Ertugrul Ghazi'. He added that visuals had been edited and circulated as misleading content.
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03:38 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Wazhiyoddin Siddiqui, principal of Kids World English School in Maharashtra's Jalna, has been booked after reports claimed that students purportedly performed to Pakistani song 'Sar Tan Se Juda' during a school event. Siddiqui denied the claims, saying the music played was from Turkish television series 'Ertugrul Ghazi'. He added that visuals had been edited and circulated as misleading content.
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UAE extends visa overstay relief till July 9 for Iran-US war-affected people
UAE has extended the grace period till July 9 for people affected by the Iran-US war to update their visa status or leave the country without penalties. Many visa holders were unable to leave due to airspace closures during the conflict. The government said those staying can adjust their residency or employment status, while those leaving can depart directly.
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03:33 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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UAE has extended the grace period till July 9 for people affected by the Iran-US war to update their visa status or leave the country without penalties. Many visa holders were unable to leave due to airspace closures during the conflict. The government said those staying can adjust their residency or employment status, while those leaving can depart directly.
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El Niño 2026 already much more powerful than in 2015, 1997 and 1982
The developing El Niño of 2026 is showing signs of becoming more powerful than previous super El Niño years 2015, 1997 and 1982. New sea-surface temperature data from the Nino 3.4 region shows that temperatures have reached unprecedented levels for this time of year. By June 17, temperatures were more than 0.58°C above the previous daily record, reported India Today.
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03:32 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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The developing El Niño of 2026 is showing signs of becoming more powerful than previous super El Niño years 2015, 1997 and 1982. New sea-surface temperature data from the Nino 3.4 region shows that temperatures have reached unprecedented levels for this time of year. By June 17, temperatures were more than 0.58°C above the previous daily record, reported India Today.
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Congress accuses allies CPI-ML, RJD of cross-voting in J'khand RS polls, they deny
After Congress accused I.N.D.I.A. bloc allies RJD and CPI-ML of cross-voting in Rajya Sabha election from Jharkhand, CPI-ML refuted the allegation, saying, "Both our MLAs voted for Mr [Pranav] Jha as planned in the meeting of opposition MLAs." Congress candidate Jha was defeated in the election on Thursday. RJD also said its four MLAs voted for the Congress candidate.
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03:32 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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After Congress accused I.N.D.I.A. bloc allies RJD and CPI-ML of cross-voting in Rajya Sabha election from Jharkhand, CPI-ML refuted the allegation, saying, "Both our MLAs voted for Mr [Pranav] Jha as planned in the meeting of opposition MLAs." Congress candidate Jha was defeated in the election on Thursday. RJD also said its four MLAs voted for the Congress candidate.
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Video shows 3 men drinking in middle of Ganga River in Rishikesh, sparks outrage
A video of three tourists sitting on the rock and consuming alcohol in the middle of the Ganga River in Rishikesh triggered widespread outrage. The video showed a few locals spotting and confronting them with questions like, "Is this the place to consume alcohol?" Earlier in March, 14 people were arrested for throwing non-vegetarian food into the Ganga in Varanasi.
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03:59 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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A video of three tourists sitting on the rock and consuming alcohol in the middle of the Ganga River in Rishikesh triggered widespread outrage. The video showed a few locals spotting and confronting them with questions like, "Is this the place to consume alcohol?" Earlier in March, 14 people were arrested for throwing non-vegetarian food into the Ganga in Varanasi.
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03:59 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Why is monsoon not advancing in India?
The southwest monsoon, which reached India on June 4, is experiencing a slowdown after an encouraging start earlier this month due to a developing El Niño and unusually weak activity over the Indian Ocean. Weak low-pressure formation over Bay of Bengal, dry winds from north, and the absence of favourable global weather conditions are also important factors, according to experts.
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03:47 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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The southwest monsoon, which reached India on June 4, is experiencing a slowdown after an encouraging start earlier this month due to a developing El Niño and unusually weak activity over the Indian Ocean. Weak low-pressure formation over Bay of Bengal, dry winds from north, and the absence of favourable global weather conditions are also important factors, according to experts.
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Trump made fun of Zuckerberg behind his back despite his efforts to woo him, Musk felt delighted
Donald Trump made fun of Mark Zuckerberg behind his back, even as the billionaire tried to woo him by sending his children's letter that quoted Trump's election slogan, a book by NYT reporters revealed. While speaking with Zuckerberg's rival Elon Musk, Trump said, "[Zuckerberg] hated me...And look at them now." Musk felt delighted as Zuckerberg was mocked, saying, "First-class grovelling."
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04:13 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Donald Trump made fun of Mark Zuckerberg behind his back, even as the billionaire tried to woo him by sending his children's letter that quoted Trump's election slogan, a book by NYT reporters revealed. While speaking with Zuckerberg's rival Elon Musk, Trump said, "[Zuckerberg] hated me...And look at them now." Musk felt delighted as Zuckerberg was mocked, saying, "First-class grovelling."
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I hope to see more Sikh footballers: New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh who's featuring in WC
After making his FIFA World Cup debut against Iran, Indian-origin New Zealand footballer Sarpreet Singh said, "It means a lot to me...my people, family and...community." "I hope to see many more Singhs, Sikhs and Punjabi footballers coming through...and Indian heritage footballers," Singh added. "I...know I’m representing them...as well as New Zealand...so I try and do my best," he stated.
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04:07 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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After making his FIFA World Cup debut against Iran, Indian-origin New Zealand footballer Sarpreet Singh said, "It means a lot to me...my people, family and...community." "I hope to see many more Singhs, Sikhs and Punjabi footballers coming through...and Indian heritage footballers," Singh added. "I...know I’m representing them...as well as New Zealand...so I try and do my best," he stated.
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Shahid Kapoor questions A certificate for Cocktail 2, says 'There's nothing as such in the film'
Actor Shahid Kapoor questioned why the adult certificate was given to his film 'Cocktail 2'. The actor said that he did not find anything in the film that would typically require an adult rating. "I didn't understand it. This film is the story of three people. It's something you can watch with everyone," he said further.
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04:06 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Actor Shahid Kapoor questioned why the adult certificate was given to his film 'Cocktail 2'. The actor said that he did not find anything in the film that would typically require an adult rating. "I didn't understand it. This film is the story of three people. It's something you can watch with everyone," he said further.
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Tenant dispute escalates in Hyderabad as man called 'Pakistani'
The secretary of a housing society in Hyderabad confronted a tenant, Naseema, for permitting a couple to stay in her flat without informing the society. During argument, the couple was called "Pakistani". The man said his grandfather served as Subedar in Indian Amy and stated, "Don't call me Pakistani, I'm an Indian." A video of the confrontation has gone viral.
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04:04 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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The secretary of a housing society in Hyderabad confronted a tenant, Naseema, for permitting a couple to stay in her flat without informing the society. During argument, the couple was called "Pakistani". The man said his grandfather served as Subedar in Indian Amy and stated, "Don't call me Pakistani, I'm an Indian." A video of the confrontation has gone viral.
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04:04 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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There was zero vigilance during counting: Ram Temple committee chief amid donation row
Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra, speaking amid donation row, said counting process was carried out with almost no monitoring or vigilance. He stated responsibility of counting donations was assigned to bank but it may not have fulfilled it. Misra added that bank was expected to deploy its personnel in counting room but that this was allegedly not done.
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04:29 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra, speaking amid donation row, said counting process was carried out with almost no monitoring or vigilance. He stated responsibility of counting donations was assigned to bank but it may not have fulfilled it. Misra added that bank was expected to deploy its personnel in counting room but that this was allegedly not done.
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04:29 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Hindus no longer in majority: Muslim Law Board cleric Sajjad Nomani
A row erupted after a member of All India Muslim Personal Law Board Maulana Sajjad Nomani claimed that Hindus are no longer a majority in the country when various communities are considered separately. "Under no circumstances can Hindus be considered a majority," India Today quoted him saying. He argued that several communities, including SCs and tribes, shouldn't be considered Hindus.
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04:25 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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A row erupted after a member of All India Muslim Personal Law Board Maulana Sajjad Nomani claimed that Hindus are no longer a majority in the country when various communities are considered separately. "Under no circumstances can Hindus be considered a majority," India Today quoted him saying. He argued that several communities, including SCs and tribes, shouldn't be considered Hindus.
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