Video claims actor Anil Kumar Rastogi ignored PM Modi at Padma Awards ceremony; he responds
After a video claimed that actor Anil Kumar Rastogi ignored PM Narendra Modi at Padma Awards ceremony, he said, "For all those making fun, I'm a man of 80+ years, this was an oversight...due to my age." "I have huge respect for our PM and feel that he's the best choice we currently have for running the country!" Rastogi added.
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After a video claimed that actor Anil Kumar Rastogi ignored PM Narendra Modi at Padma Awards ceremony, he said, "For all those making fun, I'm a man of 80+ years, this was an oversight...due to my age." "I have huge respect for our PM and feel that he's the best choice we currently have for running the country!" Rastogi added.
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China says it can target people abroad under new ‘ethnic unity law’: Report
China said it has right to target people outside its borders who violate its new 'ethnic unity law', a Reuters report said. China passed the law in March to create a “shared” national identity among its 55 ethnic minority groups. The move sparked criticism in Taiwan over concerns that Beijing could use it to arrest those it views as separatists.
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China said it has right to target people outside its borders who violate its new 'ethnic unity law', a Reuters report said. China passed the law in March to create a “shared” national identity among its 55 ethnic minority groups. The move sparked criticism in Taiwan over concerns that Beijing could use it to arrest those it views as separatists.
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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS found to be up to 12 billion years old
Scientists studying comet 3I/ATLAS have found that the interstellar object likely formed 10-12 billion years ago in a primordial planetary system. The comet, which has a diameter of around 2.6 km, is probably the oldest-known object to venture through the solar system, a researcher said. Notably, 3I/ATLAS is only the third interstellar object ever spotted in the solar system.
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05:12 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Scientists studying comet 3I/ATLAS have found that the interstellar object likely formed 10-12 billion years ago in a primordial planetary system. The comet, which has a diameter of around 2.6 km, is probably the oldest-known object to venture through the solar system, a researcher said. Notably, 3I/ATLAS is only the third interstellar object ever spotted in the solar system.
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05:12 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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All 3 Mamdani-backed candidates win NY Democratic primaries
All three Democratic candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have won in their respective House primaries in New York. Mamdani was backing Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier. Lander, an Israel critic, had also run for mayor last year before endorsing Mamdani. Valdez is a former union organiser, while Chevalier is a relative newcomer.
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05:10 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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All three Democratic candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have won in their respective House primaries in New York. Mamdani was backing Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier. Lander, an Israel critic, had also run for mayor last year before endorsing Mamdani. Valdez is a former union organiser, while Chevalier is a relative newcomer.
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'I cried all night once, Suvendu reassured me,' recalls Mahua Moitra about ex-colleague
TMC MP Mahua Moitra revealed that she had warm relationship with West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari. "In 2014, I was supposed to get Lok Sabha ticket, but I didn't get it...I cried the whole night...Suvendu was there to reassure me," she recalled. In an X post, she revealed that she hadn't spoken to him since he left TMC for BJP.
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05:07 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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TMC MP Mahua Moitra revealed that she had warm relationship with West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari. "In 2014, I was supposed to get Lok Sabha ticket, but I didn't get it...I cried the whole night...Suvendu was there to reassure me," she recalled. In an X post, she revealed that she hadn't spoken to him since he left TMC for BJP.
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What is known about Iran's 'jellyfish' drones, likely behind US F-15E jet crash?
Iran's alleged "jellyfish" drones are believed to operate using one-to-many meshed networking, allowing a single operator to coordinate multiple drones simultaneously. The system reportedly uses a high-flying "mothership" drone that directs smaller drones linked through a mesh network, creating a jellyfish-like formation. A US F-15E pilot observed such a swarm before his jet was downed over Iran.
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05:06 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Iran's alleged "jellyfish" drones are believed to operate using one-to-many meshed networking, allowing a single operator to coordinate multiple drones simultaneously. The system reportedly uses a high-flying "mothership" drone that directs smaller drones linked through a mesh network, creating a jellyfish-like formation. A US F-15E pilot observed such a swarm before his jet was downed over Iran.
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05:06 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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How EC's 'two-wing test' will decide which faction is TMC?
The EC will decide which faction is the real TMC by applying the "two-wing test". Under this method, the EC checks support in both the organisational wing and legislative wing of the party. The faction with majority backing in both areas can retain the party name, symbol and official recognition. As per reports, rebel faction holds 81% of TMC's legislators.
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05:00 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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The EC will decide which faction is the real TMC by applying the "two-wing test". Under this method, the EC checks support in both the organisational wing and legislative wing of the party. The faction with majority backing in both areas can retain the party name, symbol and official recognition. As per reports, rebel faction holds 81% of TMC's legislators.
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JPMorgan fires executive over video of her dumping trash from a bin & stealing it in US
JPMorgan has fired an executive director, Angie Báez, over a video showing her dumping trash from a "limited-edition blue-and-orange" public bin and then stealing it in US' New York went viral. "This employee is no longer with the company,” a company spokesperson told NYP. The video shows Báez wearing a Knicks jersey. No formal complaints had been filed, police said.
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05:00 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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JPMorgan has fired an executive director, Angie Báez, over a video showing her dumping trash from a "limited-edition blue-and-orange" public bin and then stealing it in US' New York went viral. "This employee is no longer with the company,” a company spokesperson told NYP. The video shows Báez wearing a Knicks jersey. No formal complaints had been filed, police said.
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How will Iran’s $300 billion reconstruction fund under peace deal be financed?
The MoU signed between US and Iran says US and regional partners will develop a plan with at least $300 billion for Iran’s reconstruction. But according to a Reuters report, the fund is being planned as a privately financed investment vehicle rather than a conventional aid package. Over half of the proposed amount has already been pledged by private-sector participants.
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05:27 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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The MoU signed between US and Iran says US and regional partners will develop a plan with at least $300 billion for Iran’s reconstruction. But according to a Reuters report, the fund is being planned as a privately financed investment vehicle rather than a conventional aid package. Over half of the proposed amount has already been pledged by private-sector participants.
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Maha mulls printing birth dates of bride & groom on wedding cards to curb child marriages
CM Devendra Fadnavis led-Maharashtra government is considering making it mandatory to print the birth dates of brides and grooms on wedding invitation cards to help curb child marriages. Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare said the state is studying a similar practice followed in Rajasthan. Maharashtra aims to reduce child marriages to below 10% within five years.
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05:25 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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CM Devendra Fadnavis led-Maharashtra government is considering making it mandatory to print the birth dates of brides and grooms on wedding invitation cards to help curb child marriages. Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare said the state is studying a similar practice followed in Rajasthan. Maharashtra aims to reduce child marriages to below 10% within five years.
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20 Indian workers died abroad daily in last 5 yrs; 86% deaths in Gulf nations: Govt
Indian worker fatalities abroad reached 37,740 between 2021 and 2025, with approximately 20 deaths daily, according to the Ministry of State for External Affairs data. Gulf countries accounted for over 86% of these deaths. The UAE (12,380) and Saudi Arabia (11,757) recorded the highest numbers of casualties. Recently, 12 Indians workers died in a gas facility blast in Qatar.
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05:22 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Indian worker fatalities abroad reached 37,740 between 2021 and 2025, with approximately 20 deaths daily, according to the Ministry of State for External Affairs data. Gulf countries accounted for over 86% of these deaths. The UAE (12,380) and Saudi Arabia (11,757) recorded the highest numbers of casualties. Recently, 12 Indians workers died in a gas facility blast in Qatar.
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Why is old gold jewellery gaining prominence across India?
Transactions involving swap of old gold jewellery have seen a 60% YoY jump as rising gold prices encouraged consumers to use existing jewellery to fund new purchases, ET reported. Exchange-aided purchases now account for nearly half the sales at leading jewellery chains. This comes after the Centre hiked gold import duty from 6% to 15% to help the falling rupee.
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05:16 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Transactions involving swap of old gold jewellery have seen a 60% YoY jump as rising gold prices encouraged consumers to use existing jewellery to fund new purchases, ET reported. Exchange-aided purchases now account for nearly half the sales at leading jewellery chains. This comes after the Centre hiked gold import duty from 6% to 15% to help the falling rupee.
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05:16 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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B'desh plans to buy Chinese jets used by Pak during conflict with India: Report
Bangladesh plans to buy 24 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets for $2.2 billion, a Moneycontrol report said. The J-10CE can reach speeds close to Mach 1.8 and can carry around 5,600 kilograms of weapons. The proposed package includes aircraft, training, maintenance, logistics and long-term support. The same jets were deployed by Pakistan during the conflict with India in May 2025.
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05:38 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Bangladesh plans to buy 24 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets for $2.2 billion, a Moneycontrol report said. The J-10CE can reach speeds close to Mach 1.8 and can carry around 5,600 kilograms of weapons. The proposed package includes aircraft, training, maintenance, logistics and long-term support. The same jets were deployed by Pakistan during the conflict with India in May 2025.
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Who is Siya Goyal, businessman Ketan's fiancée arrested for his murder?
Siya Goyal, who has been arrested for allegedly murdering her fiancé, Ketan Agarwal, hails from Bibwewadi in Pune. Siya, believed to be 20 years old, got engaged to Ketan and her maternal uncle reportedly arranged the match. However, she was in a relationship with Chetan Chaudhary, whom she knew through mutual contacts. Siya and Chetan conspired together to murder Ketan.
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05:59 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Siya Goyal, who has been arrested for allegedly murdering her fiancé, Ketan Agarwal, hails from Bibwewadi in Pune. Siya, believed to be 20 years old, got engaged to Ketan and her maternal uncle reportedly arranged the match. However, she was in a relationship with Chetan Chaudhary, whom she knew through mutual contacts. Siya and Chetan conspired together to murder Ketan.
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Australian man sets Guinness World Record as world’s loudest person
Joseph McGrail, a resident of Australia’s Canberra, has been recognised as the world’s loudest person by Guinness World Records. McGrail, a town crier, shouted the word “now” at 122.4 dB, a noise level comparable to a chainsaw, an ambulance siren at close range or a jet taking off. His feat surpassed the previous record of 121.7 dB set in 1994.
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05:46 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Joseph McGrail, a resident of Australia’s Canberra, has been recognised as the world’s loudest person by Guinness World Records. McGrail, a town crier, shouted the word “now” at 122.4 dB, a noise level comparable to a chainsaw, an ambulance siren at close range or a jet taking off. His feat surpassed the previous record of 121.7 dB set in 1994.
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Won't withdraw troops from Lebanon even if US demands: Israel
Israeli forces will not withdraw from southern Lebanon even if there is a demand from the US, Defence Minister Israel Katz said. He added that displaced Lebanese residents "will not return" and cited past experiences of attacks against the soldiers, which have shaped the decision to retain troops. US President Donald Trump has criticised Israel's handling of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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06:14 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Israeli forces will not withdraw from southern Lebanon even if there is a demand from the US, Defence Minister Israel Katz said. He added that displaced Lebanese residents "will not return" and cited past experiences of attacks against the soldiers, which have shaped the decision to retain troops. US President Donald Trump has criticised Israel's handling of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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What is Ukraine's 'Army of Witches'?
Ukraine's 'Army of Witches' contains women and men pretending to be women who accumulate small pieces of information from Russian soldiers through chats, including their locations, so as to eliminate them with drone strikes. The army includes women who walk past Russian checkpoints every morning, who work at sites in Russia-occupied territory and catalogue every detail of what they see.
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News By: Ankush Verma
06:04 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Ukraine's 'Army of Witches' contains women and men pretending to be women who accumulate small pieces of information from Russian soldiers through chats, including their locations, so as to eliminate them with drone strikes. The army includes women who walk past Russian checkpoints every morning, who work at sites in Russia-occupied territory and catalogue every detail of what they see.
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06:04 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won't be allowed in India's dressing room at all times in England: Report
Fifteen-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will not be allowed to use India's dressing room at all times during the England series due to ICC and ECB safeguarding rules, The Guardian reported. The bodies prohibit under-16s from using adult changing rooms. Sooryavanshi will have separate facilities but can enter the dressing room during matches and attend team talks.
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06:28 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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Fifteen-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will not be allowed to use India's dressing room at all times during the England series due to ICC and ECB safeguarding rules, The Guardian reported. The bodies prohibit under-16s from using adult changing rooms. Sooryavanshi will have separate facilities but can enter the dressing room during matches and attend team talks.
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Heavy rainfall, thundersquall and heatwave warning issued for several states, list released
The IMD has issued heavy rainfall warning for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Goa, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha, West Bengal, Sikkim and Telangana for Thursday. Thundersquall with 50-60-kmph wind speed is likely over parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, MP and Rajasthan. Heatwave is likely over parts of Bihar, MP and Uttar Pradesh.
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The IMD has issued heavy rainfall warning for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Goa, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha, West Bengal, Sikkim and Telangana for Thursday. Thundersquall with 50-60-kmph wind speed is likely over parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, MP and Rajasthan. Heatwave is likely over parts of Bihar, MP and Uttar Pradesh.
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Iran told US its not taking any toll at Strait of Hormuz: Trump
US President Donald Trump criticised fake news, stating that Iran has informed US that "no tolls, no insurance costs and no other charges" are being taken by it at Strait of Hormuz. "If this is false information, negotiations would end, immediately!" he said. He added that some Iranian funds under US control will be used to buy food for them.
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06:19 pm Wednesday, 24 June 2026
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US President Donald Trump criticised fake news, stating that Iran has informed US that "no tolls, no insurance costs and no other charges" are being taken by it at Strait of Hormuz. "If this is false information, negotiations would end, immediately!" he said. He added that some Iranian funds under US control will be used to buy food for them.
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