Cancelling my US trip: Italy's Dy PM after Trump's 'Meloni begged for photo' claim
Italy's Deputy PM Antonio Tajani condemned US President Donald Trump's remark that PM Giorgia Meloni had "begged him for a photograph" at the G7 Summit. "The serious and offensive words of Trump...offend all of Italy," he said. "For this reason, I've decided to cancel my visit to the United States scheduled for the next 21 and 22 June," he added.
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Italy's Deputy PM Antonio Tajani condemned US President Donald Trump's remark that PM Giorgia Meloni had "begged him for a photograph" at the G7 Summit. "The serious and offensive words of Trump...offend all of Italy," he said. "For this reason, I've decided to cancel my visit to the United States scheduled for the next 21 and 22 June," he added.
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Entire Ram Mandir management 'needs to go': Nripendra Misra amid donation row
Amid the donation row, Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra called for a complete overhaul of the shrine's management system. He said the entire structure should be reorganised and handed over to experienced professionals. Misra added that most people currently working are volunteers who are informally guided on how to perform their duties and there are no written orders.
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06:29 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Amid the donation row, Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra called for a complete overhaul of the shrine's management system. He said the entire structure should be reorganised and handed over to experienced professionals. Misra added that most people currently working are volunteers who are informally guided on how to perform their duties and there are no written orders.
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You asked for a minute, we gave 7: SC as it junks plea on defections by politicians
The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition filed by advocate CR Jaya Sukin, seeking directions to stop leaders from switching political parties. "You asked for one minute; we gave you seven minutes," SC commented as it junked his plea, saying he made "casual and wild" allegations without supporting material. This comes amid crises in TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT) and SP.
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06:16 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition filed by advocate CR Jaya Sukin, seeking directions to stop leaders from switching political parties. "You asked for one minute; we gave you seven minutes," SC commented as it junked his plea, saying he made "casual and wild" allegations without supporting material. This comes amid crises in TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT) and SP.
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Pakistan denies Afghan claim of strikes on its militant hideouts
Afghanistan claimed that it launched airstrikes on Islamist militants in two Pakistani provinces. However, Pakistan has dismissed such claims, stating that a "rudimentary drone" from Afghanistan entered Pakistani airspace but was immediately identified and shot down. It added, "Terrorist camps...are factually located, run...from inside the territories under control of the Afghan Taliban regime."
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06:44 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Afghanistan claimed that it launched airstrikes on Islamist militants in two Pakistani provinces. However, Pakistan has dismissed such claims, stating that a "rudimentary drone" from Afghanistan entered Pakistani airspace but was immediately identified and shot down. It added, "Terrorist camps...are factually located, run...from inside the territories under control of the Afghan Taliban regime."
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06:44 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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US President's Air Force One jet retires
After Trump returned from G7 Summit in France, two White House officials bid farewell to heavily modified Boeing 747-200, which had been used to fly American Presidents for over 35 years. "I was honored to...be aboard Air Force One...on its final flight," an official said. Three planes are being modified to fill the role including luxury jet gifted by Qatar.
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06:41 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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After Trump returned from G7 Summit in France, two White House officials bid farewell to heavily modified Boeing 747-200, which had been used to fly American Presidents for over 35 years. "I was honored to...be aboard Air Force One...on its final flight," an official said. Three planes are being modified to fill the role including luxury jet gifted by Qatar.
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06:41 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Jio hires 19 banks for IPO, among the highest-ever for a single offering
Jio Platforms has appointed 19 investment banks as book-running lead managers (BRLMs) for its initial public offering, according to the draft red herring prospectus filed on Friday. The number of BRLMs is among the highest ever for a single public offering, Moneycontrol reported. Kotak Mahindra Capital Company, Morgan Stanley India, BofA Securities, and Axis Capital are among the appointed BRLMs.
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06:34 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Jio Platforms has appointed 19 investment banks as book-running lead managers (BRLMs) for its initial public offering, according to the draft red herring prospectus filed on Friday. The number of BRLMs is among the highest ever for a single public offering, Moneycontrol reported. Kotak Mahindra Capital Company, Morgan Stanley India, BofA Securities, and Axis Capital are among the appointed BRLMs.
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Man fakes own kidnapping, sends wife videos of himself tied up and demands ₹50 lakh ransom
A 30-year-old Surat man, Jignesh Laljibhai Talaviya, allegedly staged his own kidnapping after suffering stock market losses, police said. He reportedly sent his wife videos of himself tied up and demanded ₹50-lakh ransom from his family. His wife had filed a missing complaint, following which police traced him to a hotel in Godhra and exposed the fake plot.
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06:33 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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A 30-year-old Surat man, Jignesh Laljibhai Talaviya, allegedly staged his own kidnapping after suffering stock market losses, police said. He reportedly sent his wife videos of himself tied up and demanded ₹50-lakh ransom from his family. His wife had filed a missing complaint, following which police traced him to a hotel in Godhra and exposed the fake plot.
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06:33 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Paint peels off Reflecting Pool weeks after Trump's ₹130 crore renovation
A layer of blue paint was seen peeling off in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool weeks after US President Donald Trump announced the completion of the pool's renovation, according to reports. Recently, hydrogen peroxide was also poured into the pool to combat resurfacing algae. The renovation project worth over $14 million (around ₹130 crore) was completed through a no-bid contract.
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06:59 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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A layer of blue paint was seen peeling off in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool weeks after US President Donald Trump announced the completion of the pool's renovation, according to reports. Recently, hydrogen peroxide was also poured into the pool to combat resurfacing algae. The renovation project worth over $14 million (around ₹130 crore) was completed through a no-bid contract.
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06:59 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Female Naxal who surrendered had climbed on Jamshedpur MP's chest to celebrate after killing him
Wanted Naxal Shakuntala Mahato, also known as 'Pushpa', 'Pari' and 'Barsha', who surrendered in Kolkata on Wednesday, was responsible for the murder of Jamshedpur MP Sunil Kumar Mahato in 2007. Mahato was attending a football match when Shakuntala and her aides launched an attack. After murdering him, Shakuntala climbed on his chest in a show of celebration.
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06:51 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Wanted Naxal Shakuntala Mahato, also known as 'Pushpa', 'Pari' and 'Barsha', who surrendered in Kolkata on Wednesday, was responsible for the murder of Jamshedpur MP Sunil Kumar Mahato in 2007. Mahato was attending a football match when Shakuntala and her aides launched an attack. After murdering him, Shakuntala climbed on his chest in a show of celebration.
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Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and heatwave warning issued for several states, list released
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Puducherry, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha and Tamil Nadu for Saturday (June 20). Meanwhile, heatwave is very likely over parts of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra and Telangana.
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06:49 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Puducherry, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha and Tamil Nadu for Saturday (June 20). Meanwhile, heatwave is very likely over parts of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra and Telangana.
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Abuses aren't enough, they deserve to be kicked: Sanjay Raut on rebel MPs
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut slammed the rebel MPs reportedly in touch with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, saying abuses alone aren't enough for them, they deserved to be kicked. He added that these members were "lying in the garbage, we picked them up from there and made them MPs". He added that rebel MPs sold themselves for ₹40–50 crore.
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07:14 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut slammed the rebel MPs reportedly in touch with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, saying abuses alone aren't enough for them, they deserved to be kicked. He added that these members were "lying in the garbage, we picked them up from there and made them MPs". He added that rebel MPs sold themselves for ₹40–50 crore.
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Los Angeles declares January 6 as 'Diljit Dosanjh Day'
The Los Angeles City Council in the United States has declared 6 January as 'Diljit Dosanjh Day'. Announced by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, the resolution aims to celebrate Diljit's contributions to Punjabi music and to enhance South Asian representation in mainstream American culture. Diljit, in disbelief, said in a video, "My day? I'm speechless, actually. Thank you so much!"
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07:13 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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The Los Angeles City Council in the United States has declared 6 January as 'Diljit Dosanjh Day'. Announced by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, the resolution aims to celebrate Diljit's contributions to Punjabi music and to enhance South Asian representation in mainstream American culture. Diljit, in disbelief, said in a video, "My day? I'm speechless, actually. Thank you so much!"
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07:13 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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'Kala Hiran' producer claims he received 2nd death threat within 24 hours from Salman's fan
Amit Jani, the producer of 'Kala Hiran', has claimed that he received a second death threat within 24 hours, just hours after reporting an earlier threat to the police in Jodhpur. He said the latest caller claimed to be a Salman Khan fan. Earlier, he claimed he received death threat from a "Pakistani terrorist" who was siding with Salman.
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07:00 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Amit Jani, the producer of 'Kala Hiran', has claimed that he received a second death threat within 24 hours, just hours after reporting an earlier threat to the police in Jodhpur. He said the latest caller claimed to be a Salman Khan fan. Earlier, he claimed he received death threat from a "Pakistani terrorist" who was siding with Salman.
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All-female refereeing trio officiates men's FIFA World Cup match for 2nd time in history
An all-female on-field refereeing trio officiated a men's FIFA World Cup match for the second time in history during Czechia's clash against South Africa. US officials Tori Penso, Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt took charge of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match. The first such instance came in 2022, when Stephanie Frappart-led team officiated Germany-Costa Rica match.
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07:28 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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An all-female on-field refereeing trio officiated a men's FIFA World Cup match for the second time in history during Czechia's clash against South Africa. US officials Tori Penso, Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt took charge of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match. The first such instance came in 2022, when Stephanie Frappart-led team officiated Germany-Costa Rica match.
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Why are India, China and Iraq holding billions in frozen assets belonging to Iran?
Assets worth billions of dollars belonging to Iran have remained frozen for decades, with multiple countries holding the keys to such assets. China holds the largest share, worth $20-50 billion, followed by Iraq ($15 billion) and India and South Korea ($7 billion each). The countries hold frozen assets as US sanctioned Iranian oil and forced banks to block oil-related payments.
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07:28 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Assets worth billions of dollars belonging to Iran have remained frozen for decades, with multiple countries holding the keys to such assets. China holds the largest share, worth $20-50 billion, followed by Iraq ($15 billion) and India and South Korea ($7 billion each). The countries hold frozen assets as US sanctioned Iranian oil and forced banks to block oil-related payments.
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NTA to conduct mock drill on Saturday before Sunday's NEET re-exam
The National Testing Agency will hold a nationwide mock drill on Saturday to judge preparations for the NEET re-exam, scheduled for June 21, Sunday. The mock drill, which will involve 2.5 lakh personnel, will start at 9:00 am and go on till late evening. All stages of examination, from distributing exam papers to transporting answer sheets, will be carried out.
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07:26 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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The National Testing Agency will hold a nationwide mock drill on Saturday to judge preparations for the NEET re-exam, scheduled for June 21, Sunday. The mock drill, which will involve 2.5 lakh personnel, will start at 9:00 am and go on till late evening. All stages of examination, from distributing exam papers to transporting answer sheets, will be carried out.
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India's Russian oil imports set to hit all-time high in June: Report
India's Russian oil imports are expected to hit a record high in June amid West Asia tensions, according to preliminary ship-tracking data from Kpler. India imported around 2.7 million barrels per day of Russian crude as of June 18, with full-month imports expected to exceed 2.35 million bpd. The surge was driven by continued discounts and steady refinery demand.
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07:22 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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India's Russian oil imports are expected to hit a record high in June amid West Asia tensions, according to preliminary ship-tracking data from Kpler. India imported around 2.7 million barrels per day of Russian crude as of June 18, with full-month imports expected to exceed 2.35 million bpd. The surge was driven by continued discounts and steady refinery demand.
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Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 pm local time on Friday, a senior US official told Reuters. The official added that negotiators for the US and Qataris worked out the deal with help from Iran. The agreement comes after a fresh exchange of fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah earlier on Thursday.
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07:39 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 pm local time on Friday, a senior US official told Reuters. The official added that negotiators for the US and Qataris worked out the deal with help from Iran. The agreement comes after a fresh exchange of fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah earlier on Thursday.
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Achraf Hakimi, who is captaining Morocco in FIFA World Cup, to stand trial for rape
Achraf Hakimi, who is captaining Morocco in FIFA World Cup 2026, will stand trial in France over a rape allegation after French prosecutors confirmed proceedings against him. A woman had accused the PSG defender of raping her at his home in Paris in 2023. Hakimi has denied the accusation and said he is awaiting trial to speak.
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07:38 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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Achraf Hakimi, who is captaining Morocco in FIFA World Cup 2026, will stand trial in France over a rape allegation after French prosecutors confirmed proceedings against him. A woman had accused the PSG defender of raping her at his home in Paris in 2023. Hakimi has denied the accusation and said he is awaiting trial to speak.
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Iran asks ships to submit requests to cross Strait of Hormuz 2 days in advance
The Iran-controlled Persian Gulf Strait Authority has directed tankers and ships to submit requests to pass through the Strait of Hormuz two days in advance. The body noted that it won't collect tariffs from any ships using the waterway for 60 days. It also asked ships to coordinate a designated route to avoid coming in contact with sea mines.
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07:53 pm Friday, 19 June 2026
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The Iran-controlled Persian Gulf Strait Authority has directed tankers and ships to submit requests to pass through the Strait of Hormuz two days in advance. The body noted that it won't collect tariffs from any ships using the waterway for 60 days. It also asked ships to coordinate a designated route to avoid coming in contact with sea mines.
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