Indian Embassy in UAE to suspend passport, visa services from June 26-30
Passport and visa attestation services at Indian Embassy in UAE will be temporarily suspended from June 26 to June 30. This is because Al Hind Tours and Travel LLC will take over the delivery of passport and visa services across UAE from July 1. The previous service providers, BLS International and SGIVS Global, will stop accepting applications from June 25.
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12:02 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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Passport and visa attestation services at Indian Embassy in UAE will be temporarily suspended from June 26 to June 30. This is because Al Hind Tours and Travel LLC will take over the delivery of passport and visa services across UAE from July 1. The previous service providers, BLS International and SGIVS Global, will stop accepting applications from June 25.
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Who owns how much of Jio Platforms, which is set to launch India's largest IPO?
Reliance Industries owns a majority of Jio Platforms, which filed its draft papers with SEBI on Friday for what could be India's biggest-ever IPO. Meta owns 9.98% of the company, while Google owns 7.73% and Saudi Arabia's PIF, KKR and Vista Equity own 2.31% each. Silver Lake owns 1.88% of Jio Platforms and Mubadala Investment owns 1.85%.
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12:29 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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Reliance Industries owns a majority of Jio Platforms, which filed its draft papers with SEBI on Friday for what could be India's biggest-ever IPO. Meta owns 9.98% of the company, while Google owns 7.73% and Saudi Arabia's PIF, KKR and Vista Equity own 2.31% each. Silver Lake owns 1.88% of Jio Platforms and Mubadala Investment owns 1.85%.
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Israel launches fresh attack on Lebanon
Israel launched air and drone strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least five people, according to Lebanese state media. The attacks came hours after Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group agreed to a ceasefire brokered by the US and Qatar. The truce followed a deadly escalation on Friday, when Israeli strikes reportedly killed 40 people across Lebanon.
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12:24 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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Israel launched air and drone strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least five people, according to Lebanese state media. The attacks came hours after Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group agreed to a ceasefire brokered by the US and Qatar. The truce followed a deadly escalation on Friday, when Israeli strikes reportedly killed 40 people across Lebanon.
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It's possible: Trump after being asked if Cuba is next after Venezuela
US President Donald Trump was asked in an interview if a potential operation in Cuba would resemble the way Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured in January 2026. “Possibly...it’s possible,” he said. “Cuba has nice property...they have a nice shoreline,” Trump added. He said dealing with Cuba and Venezuela would be easier than Iran, which is located far away.
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12:23 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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US President Donald Trump was asked in an interview if a potential operation in Cuba would resemble the way Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured in January 2026. “Possibly...it’s possible,” he said. “Cuba has nice property...they have a nice shoreline,” Trump added. He said dealing with Cuba and Venezuela would be easier than Iran, which is located far away.
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Reports of 75 judges going to London for badminton tournament false: Govt to HC
The Centre told the Delhi High Court that social media posts and reports claiming 75 judges, including CJI Surya Kant, and Union Ministers travelled to London for a badminton tournament using public funds are "completely false and misleading". CJI Surya Kant was in the UK on an official tour in June. The court allowed the government to take "appropriate directions".
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12:41 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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The Centre told the Delhi High Court that social media posts and reports claiming 75 judges, including CJI Surya Kant, and Union Ministers travelled to London for a badminton tournament using public funds are "completely false and misleading". CJI Surya Kant was in the UK on an official tour in June. The court allowed the government to take "appropriate directions".
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12:41 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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Player given red card for covering mouth while speaking for 1st time in FIFA World Cup history
Paraguay's Miguel Almirón became the first player in FIFA World Cup history to be shown red card for covering his mouth while speaking in confrontational situation. The incident took place in first-half stoppage time during Paraguay's match against Türkiye. After a VAR review, referee Iván Barton sent him off for speaking to Türkiye's Mert Müldür with mouth covered with hand.
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12:40 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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Paraguay's Miguel Almirón became the first player in FIFA World Cup history to be shown red card for covering his mouth while speaking in confrontational situation. The incident took place in first-half stoppage time during Paraguay's match against Türkiye. After a VAR review, referee Iván Barton sent him off for speaking to Türkiye's Mert Müldür with mouth covered with hand.
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Massive fire breaks out at resort in Dominican Republic, 1,700 evacuated
A massive fire broke out at a beachside resort in Dominican Republic’s Bayahibe, killing one Italian tourist. Nearly 1,700 guests and staff were evacuated, authorities said. Videos shared on social media showed thick black smoke rising from the resort. An official said the fire spread rapidly due to the flammable nature of parts of the roof structures made of palm.
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12:57 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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A massive fire broke out at a beachside resort in Dominican Republic’s Bayahibe, killing one Italian tourist. Nearly 1,700 guests and staff were evacuated, authorities said. Videos shared on social media showed thick black smoke rising from the resort. An official said the fire spread rapidly due to the flammable nature of parts of the roof structures made of palm.
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Techies not using AI monthly face 3x higher layoff risk: Report
Tech workers who used AI less than once a month were three times more likely to be laid off than those who used it at least monthly, a Gallup report found. "AI non-users...have been more vulnerable in...job market," the report said. AI-related job losses in US tech sector this year have already exceeded the combined total for 2024 and 2025.
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12:57 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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Tech workers who used AI less than once a month were three times more likely to be laid off than those who used it at least monthly, a Gallup report found. "AI non-users...have been more vulnerable in...job market," the report said. AI-related job losses in US tech sector this year have already exceeded the combined total for 2024 and 2025.
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Salman Khan is not God, he can't destroy me: 'Kala Hiran' Director amid legal dispute
'Kala Hiran' Director Bharat S Shrinate rejected claims that the film is inspired by Salman Khan's blackbuck poaching case and violates his personality rights by using a lookalike and his signature bracelet. Shrinate said, "If Salman feels...only he can wear [bracelet], he should get it patented." "Salman isn't God...He can’t stop me. Neither can he destroy me and my career."
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01:07 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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'Kala Hiran' Director Bharat S Shrinate rejected claims that the film is inspired by Salman Khan's blackbuck poaching case and violates his personality rights by using a lookalike and his signature bracelet. Shrinate said, "If Salman feels...only he can wear [bracelet], he should get it patented." "Salman isn't God...He can’t stop me. Neither can he destroy me and my career."
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Several universities in MP, Chhattisgarh to replace 'India' with 'Bharat'
Several state and central universities in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will replace "India" with "Bharat" on their degrees, marksheets, and signboards. Universities including Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya and Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya have passed similar resolutions. President Droupadi Murmu will attend a convocation at Rani Durgavati University in MP, where degrees will feature Bharat.
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01:22 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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Several state and central universities in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will replace "India" with "Bharat" on their degrees, marksheets, and signboards. Universities including Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya and Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya have passed similar resolutions. President Droupadi Murmu will attend a convocation at Rani Durgavati University in MP, where degrees will feature Bharat.
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Who was Captain Pawan Kumar SC?
Captain Pawan Kumar SC, from Jind earned his NDA, joined 7 Dogra, then volunteered for 10 Para SF, the elite Desert Scorpions. In a 2016 counter-insurgency op, shot at point-blank range, he refused evacuation and kept firing until his men were safe. He was 23 and was awarded Shaurya Chakra posthumously. He was an only son of his parents.
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01:21 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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Captain Pawan Kumar SC, from Jind earned his NDA, joined 7 Dogra, then volunteered for 10 Para SF, the elite Desert Scorpions. In a 2016 counter-insurgency op, shot at point-blank range, he refused evacuation and kept firing until his men were safe. He was 23 and was awarded Shaurya Chakra posthumously. He was an only son of his parents.
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Twin blasts in Pakistan, 7 killed
At least seven people were killed, and three others were injured in two roadside bomb explosions in Pakistan's northwestern Bannu district on Saturday, officials said. Police said the first blast targeted a passenger vehicle using a remote-controlled device, while a second explosion occurred nearby shortly afterwards. Police described the attacks as a "cowardly act of terrorism".
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01:31 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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At least seven people were killed, and three others were injured in two roadside bomb explosions in Pakistan's northwestern Bannu district on Saturday, officials said. Police said the first blast targeted a passenger vehicle using a remote-controlled device, while a second explosion occurred nearby shortly afterwards. Police described the attacks as a "cowardly act of terrorism".
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Brazil President Lula mocks Neymar, says 'He is working from home at FIFA World Cup'
Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva mocked Neymar while interacting with a young fan at an event in Belo Horizonte. After the fan called Neymar Brazil's best player, Lula said, "Neymar is working from home at FIFA World Cup." Lula was referring to Neymar missing Brazil's first two FIFA World Cup matches while recovering from a calf injury.
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01:30 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva mocked Neymar while interacting with a young fan at an event in Belo Horizonte. After the fan called Neymar Brazil's best player, Lula said, "Neymar is working from home at FIFA World Cup." Lula was referring to Neymar missing Brazil's first two FIFA World Cup matches while recovering from a calf injury.
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Which players have scored at least 2 goals in a single game in FIFA WC 2026 so far?
Lionel Messi and Jonathan David are only players to have scored three goals in a single match at FIFA World Cup 2026 so far. They're followed by Folarin Balogun (2 goals), Kai Havertz (2 goals), Yasin Ayari (2 goals), Elijah Just (2 goals), Kylian Mbappé (2 goals), Erling Haaland (2 goals), Harry Kane (2 goals) and Johan Manzambi (2 goals).
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01:48 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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Lionel Messi and Jonathan David are only players to have scored three goals in a single match at FIFA World Cup 2026 so far. They're followed by Folarin Balogun (2 goals), Kai Havertz (2 goals), Yasin Ayari (2 goals), Elijah Just (2 goals), Kylian Mbappé (2 goals), Erling Haaland (2 goals), Harry Kane (2 goals) and Johan Manzambi (2 goals).
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What are the steps taken by NTA ahead of NEET-UG retest?
Additional CCTV cameras have been installed across 97 exam centres in Delhi ahead of NEET-UG retest on June 21 which is being conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). Biometric verification for candidates, teachers and staff present at exam centres has been mandated. NTA has launched a dedicated portal for candidates and public to report suspicious activities, fake paper leak claims.
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01:45 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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Additional CCTV cameras have been installed across 97 exam centres in Delhi ahead of NEET-UG retest on June 21 which is being conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). Biometric verification for candidates, teachers and staff present at exam centres has been mandated. NTA has launched a dedicated portal for candidates and public to report suspicious activities, fake paper leak claims.
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Centre steps up efforts to reverse India's brain drain
The Centre stepped up efforts to reverse brain drain by inviting Indian-origin researchers, scientists, technologists and professionals to labs, research centres and educational institutes across India. The invitations, under PM Research Chair Scheme 2026, will focus on 13 areas, including semiconductors, cyber security, biotech and atomic energy. The scheme will focus on impact-oriented research.
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02:14 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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The Centre stepped up efforts to reverse brain drain by inviting Indian-origin researchers, scientists, technologists and professionals to labs, research centres and educational institutes across India. The invitations, under PM Research Chair Scheme 2026, will focus on 13 areas, including semiconductors, cyber security, biotech and atomic energy. The scheme will focus on impact-oriented research.
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Bolivia's Prez declares emergency after protests erupt over fuel subsidy cuts
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency after massive protests brought the economy to a halt over past 50 days. Protests erupted after Paz cut fuel subsidies, with unions demanding wage increases, an end to fuel and dollar shortages, and Paz's resignation. The move grants Paz constitutional powers to restore order and deploy armed forces to clear blockades.
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02:08 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency after massive protests brought the economy to a halt over past 50 days. Protests erupted after Paz cut fuel subsidies, with unions demanding wage increases, an end to fuel and dollar shortages, and Paz's resignation. The move grants Paz constitutional powers to restore order and deploy armed forces to clear blockades.
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Leopard enters IIT-Bombay campus, kills dog; CCTV footage surfaces
A leopard was spotted inside the IIT-Bombay campus in Mumbai’s Powai during the early hours of Friday, where it was seen attacking and killing a dog, according to CCTV footage recorded on the premises. The incident occurred around 2:30 am when the leopard entered the staff hostel zone. No injuries to people were reported.
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02:26 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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A leopard was spotted inside the IIT-Bombay campus in Mumbai’s Powai during the early hours of Friday, where it was seen attacking and killing a dog, according to CCTV footage recorded on the premises. The incident occurred around 2:30 am when the leopard entered the staff hostel zone. No injuries to people were reported.
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02:26 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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What are issues on which US Prez Trump & Italy PM Meloni have clashed?
US President Donald Trump recently claimed that Italian PM Giorgia Meloni “begged” him for a photo at G7, a claim she denied. Earlier, both leaders disagreed when Trump criticised Pope Leo over his remarks on Iran-US war. Meloni defended the Pope, prompting Trump to accuse her of "lacking courage". Meloni also denied use of an Italian airbase for US military.
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02:21 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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US President Donald Trump recently claimed that Italian PM Giorgia Meloni “begged” him for a photo at G7, a claim she denied. Earlier, both leaders disagreed when Trump criticised Pope Leo over his remarks on Iran-US war. Meloni defended the Pope, prompting Trump to accuse her of "lacking courage". Meloni also denied use of an Italian airbase for US military.
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Govt bans 16 common combination drugs over safety concerns, list released
The government has prohibited the manufacture for sale, sale and distribution of 16 Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) for human use over safety concerns. An expert committee found the FDCs lacked therapeutic justification and that their continued use was not beneficial against the risks involved. The banned FDCs span dermatological, analgesic, antispasmodic and antibiotic-based formulations.
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02:43 pm Saturday, 20 June 2026
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The government has prohibited the manufacture for sale, sale and distribution of 16 Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) for human use over safety concerns. An expert committee found the FDCs lacked therapeutic justification and that their continued use was not beneficial against the risks involved. The banned FDCs span dermatological, analgesic, antispasmodic and antibiotic-based formulations.
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