NCERT introduces section on SIR exercise in Class 9 textbook
NCERT has introduced a section on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in its Class 9 Social Science textbook. Through the SIR exercise, the Election Commission "ensures that no eligible citizen is left out and no ineligible person is included in the electoral roll", the section states. The chapter also highlights challenges to free and fair elections.
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11:14 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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NCERT has introduced a section on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in its Class 9 Social Science textbook. Through the SIR exercise, the Election Commission "ensures that no eligible citizen is left out and no ineligible person is included in the electoral roll", the section states. The chapter also highlights challenges to free and fair elections.
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Land bought for ₹2 crore in Ayodhya sold for ₹18 crore within 5 minutes, alleges AAP MP
AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday submitted evidence of an alleged land scam related to Ayodhya Ram Temple to the SIT. He alleged that two real estate dealers purchased a land in Ayodhya for ₹2 crore in 2021. Within five minutes of the purchase, the same land was sold to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra for ₹18.5 crore, he alleged.
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11:11 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday submitted evidence of an alleged land scam related to Ayodhya Ram Temple to the SIT. He alleged that two real estate dealers purchased a land in Ayodhya for ₹2 crore in 2021. Within five minutes of the purchase, the same land was sold to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra for ₹18.5 crore, he alleged.
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India emerges among Asia's fastest-growing green economies
India generated $110 billion in green revenues in 2025, making it one of the fastest-growing green economies in Asia, according to an LSEG report. India's green revenues grew at a five-year compound annual growth rate of 20%, outpacing Asia's overall green revenue growth of 12%. A green economy is defined as low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive.
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11:10 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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India generated $110 billion in green revenues in 2025, making it one of the fastest-growing green economies in Asia, according to an LSEG report. India's green revenues grew at a five-year compound annual growth rate of 20%, outpacing Asia's overall green revenue growth of 12%. A green economy is defined as low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive.
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Talking to a man late at night no grounds to question woman's character: Delhi court
A Delhi court has ruled that a woman speaking to a man over the phone late at night cannot be used to question her character or justify seeking her call detail records. Dismissing a husband's appeal in a domestic violence case, the court said intrusion into privacy must be backed by specific and reasonable grounds, not assumptions about her conduct.
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11:03 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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A Delhi court has ruled that a woman speaking to a man over the phone late at night cannot be used to question her character or justify seeking her call detail records. Dismissing a husband's appeal in a domestic violence case, the court said intrusion into privacy must be backed by specific and reasonable grounds, not assumptions about her conduct.
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Ex-Kolkata Dy Mayor Atin Ghosh, daughter booked for grabbing ₹4-cr property
Businesswoman Kamalini Paul has accused former Kolkata Deputy Mayor and ex-TMC MLA Atin Ghosh and his daughter Priyadarshini of forcibly grabbing her ancestral property, now valued at around ₹4 crore. She alleged she was coerced into signing transfer documents seven years ago and was paid ₹50 lakh, which she returned. Police booked Ghosh, his daughter, her husband and other associates.
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11:02 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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Businesswoman Kamalini Paul has accused former Kolkata Deputy Mayor and ex-TMC MLA Atin Ghosh and his daughter Priyadarshini of forcibly grabbing her ancestral property, now valued at around ₹4 crore. She alleged she was coerced into signing transfer documents seven years ago and was paid ₹50 lakh, which she returned. Police booked Ghosh, his daughter, her husband and other associates.
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11:02 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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Britain, Switzerland record hottest June days amid Europe heatwave
Amid the heatwave sweeping Europe, Britain and Switzerland recorded their highest June temperatures on Thursday. Temperatures reached 36.7°C in southwest England, while Switzerland crossed 37°C for the first time in June, hitting 38°C in Basel. Paris also recorded a June high of 40.9°C on Wednesday, with the city’s hospitals struggling to deal with patients suffering from the heatwave.
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11:01 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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Amid the heatwave sweeping Europe, Britain and Switzerland recorded their highest June temperatures on Thursday. Temperatures reached 36.7°C in southwest England, while Switzerland crossed 37°C for the first time in June, hitting 38°C in Basel. Paris also recorded a June high of 40.9°C on Wednesday, with the city’s hospitals struggling to deal with patients suffering from the heatwave.
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In a first, Sweden minister brings her 3-month-old baby to EU meeting
Sweden's Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari attended an EU Council meeting in Luxembourg with her three-month-old son, Adam, marking the first time a baby has been present at such a meeting. She highlighted parental leave policies that don't force women to choose between work and family. "Happy...to be an example of not having to choose between a...minister and a...mother," she said.
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11:24 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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Sweden's Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari attended an EU Council meeting in Luxembourg with her three-month-old son, Adam, marking the first time a baby has been present at such a meeting. She highlighted parental leave policies that don't force women to choose between work and family. "Happy...to be an example of not having to choose between a...minister and a...mother," she said.
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Edward Norton, Brad Pitt seen together at FIFA WC match, sparks buzz of Fight Club sequel
Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and Edward Norton were spotted in a luxury suite during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between the USA and Turkey on Friday. Pitt and Norton's appearance sparked speculation among fans on social media about a possible Fight Club sequel. David Fincher's psychological drama was adapted from Chuck Palahniuk's novel and released in 1999.
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11:19 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and Edward Norton were spotted in a luxury suite during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between the USA and Turkey on Friday. Pitt and Norton's appearance sparked speculation among fans on social media about a possible Fight Club sequel. David Fincher's psychological drama was adapted from Chuck Palahniuk's novel and released in 1999.
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Audit flagged 'misleading practices' in Ram Mandir donations 6 yrs ago: Report
An internal audit conducted by an unnamed firm flagged "misleading practices" in 2020 amid Ram mandir donation row, as per a report. The audit reportedly highlighted that there was no "systemic record" of donations and warned that "unprofessional staff and data management" would lead to dubious information. It warned there was "no second check available at any point of transaction".
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
11:41 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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An internal audit conducted by an unnamed firm flagged "misleading practices" in 2020 amid Ram mandir donation row, as per a report. The audit reportedly highlighted that there was no "systemic record" of donations and warned that "unprofessional staff and data management" would lead to dubious information. It warned there was "no second check available at any point of transaction".
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Racist: Ivory Coast coach on Schweinsteiger's 'African football' remark
Reacting to ex-German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger's "a bit African football" remark about Ivory Coast's tactics, head coach Emerse Fae called the comment racist. "I can't change the way he talks. But all I can do is show on...pitch that Africa isn't just about physical football," Fae added. Schweinsteiger made the remark before Germany's match against Ivory Coast last week.
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11:39 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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Reacting to ex-German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger's "a bit African football" remark about Ivory Coast's tactics, head coach Emerse Fae called the comment racist. "I can't change the way he talks. But all I can do is show on...pitch that Africa isn't just about physical football," Fae added. Schweinsteiger made the remark before Germany's match against Ivory Coast last week.
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Promise to marry amounts to rape only if false from start: HC as it acquits man
The Patna High Court acquitted a man who was convicted of rape in 2013 by a trial court, ruling that promise to marry amounts to rape only if false from start. "The false promise itself must be of immediate relevance, or bear a direct nexus to the woman's decision to engage in the sexual act," the court said.
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11:58 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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The Patna High Court acquitted a man who was convicted of rape in 2013 by a trial court, ruling that promise to marry amounts to rape only if false from start. "The false promise itself must be of immediate relevance, or bear a direct nexus to the woman's decision to engage in the sexual act," the court said.
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Monsoon nears Delhi-NCR, rain likely over next few days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds and cloudy skies across Delhi-NCR over next few days as southwest monsoon advances towards the region. According to IMD, Delhi, Haryana and Punjab are expected to receive rainfall till July 1. Rain alerts have been issued for Noida and Ghaziabad between June 29 and July 1.
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11:54 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds and cloudy skies across Delhi-NCR over next few days as southwest monsoon advances towards the region. According to IMD, Delhi, Haryana and Punjab are expected to receive rainfall till July 1. Rain alerts have been issued for Noida and Ghaziabad between June 29 and July 1.
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We know this is not welcome news: Apple after raising product prices by up to ₹1 lakh
Apple raised prices of its products, such as the iPad and MacBook, by up to ₹1 lakh in India. Issuing a statement, the California-based tech giant said, "We know this isn't welcome news, and we're working tirelessly to find solutions." The company said it had "shielded customers from these increases so far", but could no longer do so.
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11:54 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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Apple raised prices of its products, such as the iPad and MacBook, by up to ₹1 lakh in India. Issuing a statement, the California-based tech giant said, "We know this isn't welcome news, and we're working tirelessly to find solutions." The company said it had "shielded customers from these increases so far", but could no longer do so.
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Commuter's chain got stuck in door: B'luru Metro on 18-min disruption in services
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd revealed that its services on the Purple Line were disrupted for 18 minutes on Thursday evening after a commuter's metal chain "had become lodged in the train door guideway, preventing the doors from closing properly". "There was no technical malfunction in the train equipment," it said. The incident happened at the Cubbon Park station.
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11:51 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd revealed that its services on the Purple Line were disrupted for 18 minutes on Thursday evening after a commuter's metal chain "had become lodged in the train door guideway, preventing the doors from closing properly". "There was no technical malfunction in the train equipment," it said. The incident happened at the Cubbon Park station.
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MEA opens Toshakhana gifts for public auction for 1st time; Rolex, MacBook among items
Ministry of External Affairs has opened its Toshakhana gift collection to the public for the first time, auctioning around 300 items received by senior officials during official foreign trips. The items include Rolex watches, gold jewellery, Omani daggers, silver boxes and a MacBook Pro. The auction will end on June 30, officials said on Thursday.
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11:46 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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Ministry of External Affairs has opened its Toshakhana gift collection to the public for the first time, auctioning around 300 items received by senior officials during official foreign trips. The items include Rolex watches, gold jewellery, Omani daggers, silver boxes and a MacBook Pro. The auction will end on June 30, officials said on Thursday.
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94-year-old woman gives up US citizenship, seeks to become Indian again
A 94-year-old Andhra woman, Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma, has appealed to Bapatla District Collector J Venkata Murali to expedite her Indian citizenship application after renouncing US citizenship. Mahalakshmamma, who became a US citizen in 2000 and returned to India in 2018, said her last wish is to "die as an Indian" and have her last rites in her native village in Andhra.
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12:10 pm Friday, 26 June 2026
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A 94-year-old Andhra woman, Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma, has appealed to Bapatla District Collector J Venkata Murali to expedite her Indian citizenship application after renouncing US citizenship. Mahalakshmamma, who became a US citizen in 2000 and returned to India in 2018, said her last wish is to "die as an Indian" and have her last rites in her native village in Andhra.
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US VP Vance lauds wife Usha's ₹800 dress, jokes 'She is America's next federal budget chief'
US Vice President JD Vance reacted to the buzz over his wife, Usha Vance's, inexpensive maternity dress, joking that she should head America's budget. “She bought a $50 dress for $8.75 (around ₹800). America: meet your next director of the federal budget,” he said. The remark came after Usha criticised a The New York Times article analysing her maternity outfits.
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12:06 pm Friday, 26 June 2026
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US Vice President JD Vance reacted to the buzz over his wife, Usha Vance's, inexpensive maternity dress, joking that she should head America's budget. “She bought a $50 dress for $8.75 (around ₹800). America: meet your next director of the federal budget,” he said. The remark came after Usha criticised a The New York Times article analysing her maternity outfits.
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The Odyssey to be screened only for critics, not influencers
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey will reportedly skip influencer screenings, with Universal Pictures choosing to screen it for professional critics after its July 6 London premiere. This move breaks from Hollywood's recent marketing trend and comes amid growing skepticism over influencer reactions. The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway, releases in Indian theatres on July 17, 2026.
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11:59 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey will reportedly skip influencer screenings, with Universal Pictures choosing to screen it for professional critics after its July 6 London premiere. This move breaks from Hollywood's recent marketing trend and comes amid growing skepticism over influencer reactions. The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway, releases in Indian theatres on July 17, 2026.
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'Bengaluru can be lonely': Entrepreneur's post goes viral
An entrepreneur's viral post about moving from Mumbai to Bengaluru has sparked debate online. Calling Bengaluru "a lonely city," he said making meaningful friendships takes effort despite the city's thriving startup culture. While many users agreed with his experience, others defended Bengaluru, saying newcomers can build strong social circles through communities, hobbies and networking events.
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11:56 am Friday, 26 June 2026
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An entrepreneur's viral post about moving from Mumbai to Bengaluru has sparked debate online. Calling Bengaluru "a lonely city," he said making meaningful friendships takes effort despite the city's thriving startup culture. While many users agreed with his experience, others defended Bengaluru, saying newcomers can build strong social circles through communities, hobbies and networking events.
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Forest guard stops traffic for wild elephant, wins hearts online
A forest guard won praise after stopping traffic to let a wild elephant safely cross a forest road. The viral video highlights peaceful human-wildlife coexistence as motorists patiently waited for the tusker. Social media users applauded the thoughtful gesture, while conservationists say such simple measures help prevent accidents, reduce conflicts, and protect wildlife habitats.
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A forest guard won praise after stopping traffic to let a wild elephant safely cross a forest road. The viral video highlights peaceful human-wildlife coexistence as motorists patiently waited for the tusker. Social media users applauded the thoughtful gesture, while conservationists say such simple measures help prevent accidents, reduce conflicts, and protect wildlife habitats.
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