Young people in Punjab sell farms, buy SUV, drink a lot & end up broke: World Bank chief
World Bank's Indian-origin President Ajay Banga spoke about youth of Punjab, stating it used to be India's agricultural centre. "Today...young kids there have sold their farms. They are...rich for about 4 years and buy a great SUV...smoke and drink a lot. [Then] they're broke and end up in a shanty town of urban centre...to find gig economy jobs," he said.
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11:25 am Sunday, 21 June 2026
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World Bank's Indian-origin President Ajay Banga spoke about youth of Punjab, stating it used to be India's agricultural centre. "Today...young kids there have sold their farms. They are...rich for about 4 years and buy a great SUV...smoke and drink a lot. [Then] they're broke and end up in a shanty town of urban centre...to find gig economy jobs," he said.
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Why are footballers wearing socks with holes at FIFA World Cup?
Several footballers at FIFA World Cup have been seen wearing socks with holes. Most footballers cut holes in socks to relieve pressure from calf muscles due to tight fits. Players who've well developed calves cut through garment for better blood circulation in their legs so as to avoid cramps during or after a game or a particularly tough training session.
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11:31 am Sunday, 21 June 2026
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Several footballers at FIFA World Cup have been seen wearing socks with holes. Most footballers cut holes in socks to relieve pressure from calf muscles due to tight fits. Players who've well developed calves cut through garment for better blood circulation in their legs so as to avoid cramps during or after a game or a particularly tough training session.
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TN govt scraps ₹246-cr temple-funded projects approved under DMK
The TVK government has cancelled projects worth ₹246 crore that were envisaged using temple funds by the previous DMK government. The move will also prevent temples under the control of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department from going bankrupt, an official said. The revenue generated by several temples was reportedly being used to fund government welfare schemes.
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11:58 am Sunday, 21 June 2026
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The TVK government has cancelled projects worth ₹246 crore that were envisaged using temple funds by the previous DMK government. The move will also prevent temples under the control of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department from going bankrupt, an official said. The revenue generated by several temples was reportedly being used to fund government welfare schemes.
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Japan defeat Tunisia 4-0 in FIFA World Cup's 1,000th match, record biggest win by an Asian team
Japan recorded the biggest win by an Asian team in FIFA World Cup history after defeating Tunisia 4-0 on Sunday (Indian time) in the tournament's 1,000th match. The Group F victory also marked Japan's first win of the 2026 edition after their 2-2 draw against Netherlands. Tunisia have been eliminated from the tournament after suffering their second straight defeat.
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11:52 am Sunday, 21 June 2026
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Japan recorded the biggest win by an Asian team in FIFA World Cup history after defeating Tunisia 4-0 on Sunday (Indian time) in the tournament's 1,000th match. The Group F victory also marked Japan's first win of the 2026 edition after their 2-2 draw against Netherlands. Tunisia have been eliminated from the tournament after suffering their second straight defeat.
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India A's projected total shows 950 after Sooryavanshi slams fastest List A fifty, fans react
The official broadcasters showed India A's projected total in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka A as 950 at one point after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi slammed the fastest List A fifty off 11 deliveries. India A reached 76/0 in four overs, when the projection appeared. Reacting to it, a fan commented, "EA Sports Cricket 2007." Another wrote, "Just Sooryavanshi things."
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12:03 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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The official broadcasters showed India A's projected total in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka A as 950 at one point after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi slammed the fastest List A fifty off 11 deliveries. India A reached 76/0 in four overs, when the projection appeared. Reacting to it, a fan commented, "EA Sports Cricket 2007." Another wrote, "Just Sooryavanshi things."
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In massive drive, several illegal PGs sealed in Gurugram's DLF Phase 3
Several illegal paying-guest (PG) accommodations, guest houses, gyms, clinics, departmental stores and beauty parlours have been seized in a massive drive in Gurugram's DLF Phase 3 area over the last three days. The sealed properties include a 48-room PG, Hotel Moonlight and Medicity Hospital. The drive is being carried out on the Punjab and Haryana High Court's directive.
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12:01 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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Several illegal paying-guest (PG) accommodations, guest houses, gyms, clinics, departmental stores and beauty parlours have been seized in a massive drive in Gurugram's DLF Phase 3 area over the last three days. The sealed properties include a 48-room PG, Hotel Moonlight and Medicity Hospital. The drive is being carried out on the Punjab and Haryana High Court's directive.
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Kolkata's Red Road, where PM did yoga on Yoga Day, was used as airstrip in WWII
Kolkata's Red Road, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi did yoga on the International Day of Yoga, was used as an airstrip during World War II. The Royal Air Force (RAF) had used Red Road between 1941 and 1945 as an emergency airstrip amid the threat of Japanese air attacks. Tram lines were reportedly diverted to make way for the airstrip.
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12:27 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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Kolkata's Red Road, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi did yoga on the International Day of Yoga, was used as an airstrip during World War II. The Royal Air Force (RAF) had used Red Road between 1941 and 1945 as an emergency airstrip amid the threat of Japanese air attacks. Tram lines were reportedly diverted to make way for the airstrip.
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Garden Reach Shipbuilders becomes India's 27th 'Navratna' company
Government has granted Navratna status to Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE). The designation will allow this public sector enterprise to make larger investments and expand operations. The firm said the upgrade reflects its strong financial performance, operational efficiency, and contribution to national security. With GRSE's elevation, India now has 27 Navratna companies.
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12:23 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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Government has granted Navratna status to Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE). The designation will allow this public sector enterprise to make larger investments and expand operations. The firm said the upgrade reflects its strong financial performance, operational efficiency, and contribution to national security. With GRSE's elevation, India now has 27 Navratna companies.
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SIT probing irregularities amid Ram temple donation row finds evidence of theft: Reports
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged irregularities in offerings made at Ram temple have reportedly found evidence suggesting theft of donation money. The report stated that CCTV footage examined by SIT showed tampering with cash collected from donation boxes. Nearly 20 to 25 people associated with temple management, including three trust office bearers, have been found negligent.
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12:34 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged irregularities in offerings made at Ram temple have reportedly found evidence suggesting theft of donation money. The report stated that CCTV footage examined by SIT showed tampering with cash collected from donation boxes. Nearly 20 to 25 people associated with temple management, including three trust office bearers, have been found negligent.
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12:34 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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Tesla on autopilot makes hole in house, kills 76-year-old even as driver survives crash
A Tesla car, allegedly driving on autopilot, made a hole in a house's wall in Texas after it failed to stay in a single lane and left the road. A video of the incident showed the car driving at high speed. The driver survived with some injuries, but the house's resident, 76-year-old Avila, died after being airlifted to a hospital.
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12:32 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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A Tesla car, allegedly driving on autopilot, made a hole in a house's wall in Texas after it failed to stay in a single lane and left the road. A video of the incident showed the car driving at high speed. The driver survived with some injuries, but the house's resident, 76-year-old Avila, died after being airlifted to a hospital.
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Heavy security deployed at exam centres for NEET-UG re-test
Heavy security has been deployed at all exam centres across India for the NEET-UG 2026 re-test from 2 pm to 05:15 pm today. Exam centres are being continuously monitored through CCTV surveillance, with drones also deployed at some of the centres. While the local police and CISF personnel supervised the secure transportation of question papers to the examination centres.
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12:55 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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Heavy security has been deployed at all exam centres across India for the NEET-UG 2026 re-test from 2 pm to 05:15 pm today. Exam centres are being continuously monitored through CCTV surveillance, with drones also deployed at some of the centres. While the local police and CISF personnel supervised the secure transportation of question papers to the examination centres.
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Whole of India gets 14 million tourists a year, NYC alone gets 60 million: World Bank chief
While speaking about tourism, World Bank President Ajay Banga said, "Look at New York City, 60 million-plus tourists in a year. The whole country of India gets 14 million." "There are 64 million in Paris, 65 million in London...The opportunity of what tourism creates as the number of jobs/dollar invested is actually the most of any industry," he stated.
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12:49 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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While speaking about tourism, World Bank President Ajay Banga said, "Look at New York City, 60 million-plus tourists in a year. The whole country of India gets 14 million." "There are 64 million in Paris, 65 million in London...The opportunity of what tourism creates as the number of jobs/dollar invested is actually the most of any industry," he stated.
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Team's FIFA WC travel restrictions to US to be eased: Iran head coach
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said he has been told that US travel restrictions on his team would be eased for their third FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Egypt. However, he slammed the treatment the team has received so far. Ghalenoei earlier claimed that his team was told to leave the US immediately after their match against New Zealand.
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01:10 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said he has been told that US travel restrictions on his team would be eased for their third FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Egypt. However, he slammed the treatment the team has received so far. Ghalenoei earlier claimed that his team was told to leave the US immediately after their match against New Zealand.
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01:10 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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Why is B-52 bomber called 'Big Ugly Fat Fellow'?
US Air Force's B-52 bomber is called 'BUFF'. In official publications, it stands for 'Big Ugly Fat Fellow' while in briefing rooms, it is called 'Big Ugly Fat F****r'. The name is said to have been given over its built. Its fuselage is 160 feet long, and its wingspan is 185 feet, wider than that of Boeing 757 commercial airliner.
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01:06 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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US Air Force's B-52 bomber is called 'BUFF'. In official publications, it stands for 'Big Ugly Fat Fellow' while in briefing rooms, it is called 'Big Ugly Fat F****r'. The name is said to have been given over its built. Its fuselage is 160 feet long, and its wingspan is 185 feet, wider than that of Boeing 757 commercial airliner.
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He vomited all night, was nervous: Father of NEET aspirant who got Abu Dhabi as centre
Mohammad Talib, father of NEET-UG aspirant Abdullah Md Talib from Nagpur who got Abu Dhabi as exam centre, said his son vomited all night and was "very nervous". Talib stated they convinced his son to give exam with great difficulty. On being asked about NTA saying Abdullah himself chose the centre, he said, "This did not happen from our side."
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01:22 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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Mohammad Talib, father of NEET-UG aspirant Abdullah Md Talib from Nagpur who got Abu Dhabi as exam centre, said his son vomited all night and was "very nervous". Talib stated they convinced his son to give exam with great difficulty. On being asked about NTA saying Abdullah himself chose the centre, he said, "This did not happen from our side."
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US man held for anti-India activities crossed into Myanmar via India in 2025 too
US citizen Matthew VanDyke, arrested by the NIA for allegedly plotting anti-India terror activities, had used India as a transit route to enter Myanmar in 2025 as well, ThePrint reported. He was arrested along with six Ukrainians for allegedly conducting pre-scheduled training for Myanmar-based Ethnic Armed Groups. They were reportedly training members of the Kuki-Chin Army in drone warfare.
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01:20 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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US citizen Matthew VanDyke, arrested by the NIA for allegedly plotting anti-India terror activities, had used India as a transit route to enter Myanmar in 2025 as well, ThePrint reported. He was arrested along with six Ukrainians for allegedly conducting pre-scheduled training for Myanmar-based Ethnic Armed Groups. They were reportedly training members of the Kuki-Chin Army in drone warfare.
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Yoga may improve sperm quality, reduce DNA damage in infertile men: AIIMS study
An AIIMS study found that yoga-based lifestyle intervention may improve semen parameters in infertile men by reducing oxidative stress and sperm DNA fragmentation. The study suggested improvements in motility, mitochondrial function and genomic integrity. Dr Rima Dada said that at least six months of regular practice is needed for real improvement in DNA quality.
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01:40 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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An AIIMS study found that yoga-based lifestyle intervention may improve semen parameters in infertile men by reducing oxidative stress and sperm DNA fragmentation. The study suggested improvements in motility, mitochondrial function and genomic integrity. Dr Rima Dada said that at least six months of regular practice is needed for real improvement in DNA quality.
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Bolivia declares state of emergency as protests shut down economy
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency after anti-government protests demanding his resignation brought the country's economy to a halt for 50 days. The move grants the military authority to clear blockades that have disrupted food and fuel supplies. Paz said the blockades were no longer a social protest but an organised attempt to destabilise Bolivia’s democracy.
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01:35 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency after anti-government protests demanding his resignation brought the country's economy to a halt for 50 days. The move grants the military authority to clear blockades that have disrupted food and fuel supplies. Paz said the blockades were no longer a social protest but an organised attempt to destabilise Bolivia’s democracy.
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NASA sends FIFA WC 2026 ball to ISS, video shows astronauts playing with it
NASA has sent Trionda, the official match ball for the FIFA World Cup 2026, to the International Space Station (ISS). Astronauts will reportedly use Trionda to conduct experiments to study football dynamics and ball performance in microgravity. NASA shared a video on X showing astronauts playing with the ball, captioning it, "The official FIFA World Cup ball went to space!"
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01:54 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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NASA has sent Trionda, the official match ball for the FIFA World Cup 2026, to the International Space Station (ISS). Astronauts will reportedly use Trionda to conduct experiments to study football dynamics and ball performance in microgravity. NASA shared a video on X showing astronauts playing with the ball, captioning it, "The official FIFA World Cup ball went to space!"
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India squad for ODI series against England announced
India on Sunday announced their squad for the ODI series against England. Virat Kohli has been included in the squad but his availability is subject to fitness clearance. The Shubman Gill-led squad also includes Jasprit Bumrah, Gurnoor Brar, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Hardik Pandya has not been included in the squad.
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01:53 pm Sunday, 21 June 2026
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India on Sunday announced their squad for the ODI series against England. Virat Kohli has been included in the squad but his availability is subject to fitness clearance. The Shubman Gill-led squad also includes Jasprit Bumrah, Gurnoor Brar, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Hardik Pandya has not been included in the squad.
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