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Tiruvallur ammonia leak death toll climbs to five as three more women workers die
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that three more women succumbed at hospitals on June 22, taking the toll to five after an ammonia gas leak at a private seafood processing unit in Kannigaipair near Periyapalayam, with 67 of 74 affected persons still under treatment.
HT column links TMC meltdown to future of regional parties as Maurya claims SP defections
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported on June 22 that Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya indicated Samajwadi Party MP defections lend seriousness to speculation about opposition splits mirroring turmoil in Bengal's TMC and Maharashtra's Shiv Sena UBT.
Aaditya Thackeray says loyalty and reputation are for sale as six UBT MPs join Shinde
The Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported that Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray on June 22 attacked rebel Lok Sabha members amid Operation Tiger, saying six of nine MPs are set to join Eknath Shinde's faction after informing Speaker Om Birla about forming a separate group.
NTA calls circulating NEET-UG 2026 leak video fake as over 20 lakh sit re-exam
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that the National Testing Agency on June 22 termed a social media video claiming a NEET paper leak as fabricated, saying the June 21 re-examination was conducted successfully under comprehensive security across 5,440 centres in India and 14 abroad.
Mumbai BEST bus strike called off after Shinde meets employee unions
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that the indefinite three-day BEST strike was withdrawn on Sunday night after Deputy CM Eknath Shinde chaired talks with the BEST Sanyukt Kamgar Kruti Samiti at Sahyadri Guest House, with bus services set to resume.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 29-ball 94 powers India A to 66-run tri-series final win
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that the 15-year-old hit the fastest List A fifty in 11 balls and scored 94 off 29 deliveries as India A posted 377 for nine and beat Sri Lanka A by 66 runs in the Dambulla final on June 21.Bengaluru founder calls out Bombay Shaving Company for flooding WhatsApp with promotions
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Startup Circle founder Debajyoti Jena alleged on LinkedIn that he blocked three official Bombay Shaving Company accounts after receiving about nine promotional messages daily from multiple business accounts.
CCPA says 100% is an absolute numerical claim that must match actual composition
NewsOnAirArchived
The authority took suo motu cognisance under the Consumer Protection Act and 2022 misleading advertisement guidelines. Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare and Commissioner Anupam Mishra led the action against both food companies.
Israel says no restriction on troops eliminating threats in Lebanon security zone
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Defence Minister Israel Katz said on June 21 that IDF soldiers have standing orders to act against threats in the roughly 10 km security zone inside Lebanon and Israel will not withdraw from the area.
Keir Starmer weighs political future as pressure to quit mounts after Makerfield loss
BBCArchived
BBC reported that Starmer is considering his options after Andy Burnham's by-election victory cleared a leadership challenge path, with cabinet ministers urging him to set a departure timetable.
Iran warns US to be careful after Trump threatens strikes over Lebanon proxies
The Times of IsraelArchived
Times of Israel reported that Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran's armed forces are ready to respond after Trump demanded Iran stop Hezbollah proxies in Lebanon or face harder US strikes.
UP Muslim MPs urge government to stop targeted demolition of heritage structures
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Muslim MPs from Uttar Pradesh on June 21 said discriminatory demolitions violate religious rights and give Pakistan's President unnecessary ammunition after Zardari commented on threats to Varanasi's Masjid Ganj Shaheeda.
UP students miss NEET re-exam after Google Maps shows wrong centre location
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that aspirants in Moradabad including Faizan Ali were denied entry after Google Maps directed them to the wrong venue for RN Inter College, causing them to arrive after the reporting deadline on June 21.Centre reappoints Tushar Mehta as Solicitor General for three years from July 2026
The TribuneArchived
The Tribune reported that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet reappointed senior advocate Tushar Mehta as India's second highest law officer for a new three-year term effective July 1, 2026, extending his tenure since October 2018.
Infant undergoing treatment at BRD Medical College as SP Patil orders further legal action
Hindustan TimesArchived
A medical examination confirmed sexual assault. The juvenile was taken into custody on June 21. The family launched a frantic village search after discovering the child missing in the early hours of June 20.
BJP president Nabin says party set to script history in Punjab ahead of 2027 polls
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Nitin Nabin on a three-day Punjab visit on June 21 said people are looking to BJP with high hope as the state protects India's borders and the soul of the nation ahead of the 2027 assembly election.
Kharge alleges Rs 5,000 crore misused in Ayodhya Ram temple construction
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on June 21 at the KPCC president installation ceremony alleged money was looted from the temple and demanded a probe into who swindled funds in Lord Rama's name.
Six Nihangs hold Sikh devotee hostage on Rudraprayag gurdwara roof demanding prisoner release
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that armed Nihangs stormed a Nagrasu gurdwara on June 20 and took an elderly devotee hostage on the roof, demanding release of four Nihangs arrested after a June 16 Karnaprayag parking clash that injured four locals.
Cockroach Janta Party camps overnight at Jantar Mantar demanding Pradhan resign
Al JazeeraArchived
Al Jazeera reported that CJP supporters slept on roads and pavements in New Delhi on June 21 defying police orders, with founder Abhijeet Dipke vowing to stay until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns over exam leaks.
Two killed as speeding BMW crashes into divider on Mumbai-Vadodara highway
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Yogesh Dighe, 26, and Rikeba Jacob, 24, died and another occupant Anand was seriously injured when their BMW hit a road divider and overturned multiple times near Badlapur in Thane around 4 am on June 21.
Shashi Tharoor's Kashmir normalcy remark triggers Congress internal backlash
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Tharoor faced party criticism after meeting LG Manoj Sinha in Srinagar on June 21 and posting that Jammu and Kashmir was making encouraging progress toward normalcy, contradicting Congress's official line on Article 370.
Shiv Sena UBT MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar confirms crossover to Eknath Shinde faction
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Hingoli MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar on June 21 said he moved from one Shiv Sena to another citing lack of MPLAD funds and inability to get party workers' work done while in opposition.
Two women die after ammonia gas leak at Tiruvallur seafood processing unit
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that two women died during treatment on June 21 after an ammonia gas leak at St Peter's Paul Seafoods Exports near Periyapalayam in Tiruvallur, with 67 workers rushed to hospitals and nine critically ill patients moved to Stanley Hospital in Chennai.
Diplomatic corps joins Jaishankar for International Yoga Day in New Delhi
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that several members of the diplomatic corps in New Delhi joined External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for a yoga session on June 21 to mark the 12th International Yoga Day with the theme Yoga for Healthy Ageing.
Why many fathers delay checkups for family duties
NDTVArchived
On Father's Day 2026, doctors highlighted a pattern where men prioritise family health and finances over their own medical needs. Dr Satish Koul of Fortis Gurugram said work pressures and caregiving roles lead fathers to skip appointments, ignore symptoms, and neglect mental heal
Millions in Brazil receive fake misanthropy emergency alert
NDTVArchived
Brazil's civil defense authority disabled its mobile emergency alert system on June 21 after a suspected cyberattack sent false Extreme Alert messages overnight. Secretary Wolnei Wolff said millions received messages remotely ordered from outside the national protection system. T
Supriya Sule's daughter Revati marries in star-studded Mumbai event
NDTVArchived
NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule's daughter Revati married businessman Sarang Lakhani in a two-day Mumbai celebration on June 20. Guests spanned politics, business, and film, including Rahul Gandhi, Devendra Fadnavis, Gautam Adani, Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, and Shah Rukh Khan. Revati is a
Tech tycoon donated 100 million yuan to ALS research
NDTVArchived
Cai chairs Beijing Aisikang Medical Technology and has donated more than 100 million yuan to ALS research, establishing four charitable funds and several laboratories. His team advances more than 300 drug programmes. China has about 200,000 ALS patients, many vulnerable to scams
Column argues Congress needs renewal not cult leadership
Indian ExpressArchived
Singh wrote BJP wins through constant local organisation while Congress jumps between issues without sustained field work. She said NEET should have been raised before the Cockroach Janta Party made it a defining cause. If opposition parties reject cult politics, what measurable
Trump rushed Iran deal signing at Versailles
Indian ExpressArchived
US President Donald Trump insisted on signing his Iran agreement at Versailles just past 1 am on June 17, skipping a planned Lucerne ceremony two days later. French President Emmanuel Macron arranged the impromptu signing during a palace tour while Marco Rubio printed the documen
Edinburgh police charge man after five injured in attacks
Indian ExpressArchived
Police Scotland charged a 36-year-old man after a series of Friday evening incidents across Edinburgh involving threats, robbery, and vandalism that left five men injured. Three needed hospital treatment; none of the injuries are believed life-threatening. Prime Minister Keir Sta
Three new ships cover strike, mapping, and coastal defence
Indian ExpressArchived
The Navy commissioned INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray in Kolkata on June 21. Dunagiri is a stealth frigate carrying BrahMos missiles for blue-water operations. Sanshodhak maps seabeds and channels using autonomous underwater vehicles. Agray hunts submarines in noisy l
Engineer's body found after Varthur STP tank fall
The HinduArchived
Rescue teams recovered supervising engineer Agilan Mohan, 30, from a BWSSB sewage treatment plant wet well at Balagere near Varthur around 3:50 am on June 20. He and Bihar worker Brijesh Kumar went missing after three men entered a 40-foot-deep tank on June 19; colleague Karthik
ED raids five Bengaluru crypto platforms over FEMA breach
Indian Express, Economic Times, NDTVArchived
The Enforcement Directorate searched six Bengaluru premises on June 17 targeting Transak, Carret, Xpat, Onramp.money, and Onmeta. Preliminary findings cite over Rs 2,500 crore in unauthorised cross-border transfers using virtual digital assets. The agency froze about Rs 6 crore i
Vance launches Iran nuclear talks at Burgenstock
The HinduArchived
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on June 21 to launch negotiations on curbing Iran's nuclear programme under a fragile interim deal. His trip was delayed after Lebanon fighting escalated and Iran postponed Friday attendance. Tehran's delegation includes Mohammad
Operation Tiger hinges on Dharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar
Indian ExpressArchived
Dharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar's decision may determine whether Operation Tiger succeeds, with five of nine Shiv Sena UBT Lok Sabha MPs already backing the rebel camp and three with Uddhav Thackeray. Sena UBT MLAs Varun Sardesai and Kailas Patil met him in Pune late Saturday. He s
Curacao keeper Room earns first World Cup point
The HinduArchived
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves in a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in Kansas City on June 20, earning the Caribbean debutants their first World Cup point. Ecuador, second in South American qualifying, had 28 shots with 15 on target. Room's tally is the most in a non-extra-t
Thousands mark International Yoga Day worldwide
The HinduArchived
Thousands joined International Day of Yoga on June 21 under the theme Yoga for Healthy Ageing. Indian missions hosted sessions worldwide, from about 400 participants at Shanghai's Bund Finance Centre to hundreds at Washington's Lincoln Memorial. Saudi Arabia, Japan, Canada, and N
US intel warns Israel could disrupt Iran peace talks
MoneycontrolArchived
Moneycontrol reported US agencies warned the Trump administration that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could take steps undermining US-Iran negotiations amid domestic pressure on Lebanon operations. Talks at Burgenstock follow a 60-day interim deal signed by Donald Trum
Experts warn against using ChatGPT or Claude alone for ITR
MoneycontrolArchived
Moneycontrol reported taxpayers increasingly using ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for July ITR filing. ClearTax founder Archit Gupta said such tools can produce inconsistent calculations because they are not built on fixed compliance logic. Deloitte partner Tarun Garg warned AI may
NEET re-exam uses 1.38 lakh cameras and 51,311 jammers
NDTVArchived
More than 22 lakh medical aspirants appear for the NEET re-exam on June 21 after May's leak-led cancellation. NTA said 1,38,560 CCTV cameras monitor over 95,000 rooms at 5,440 centres. The agency deployed 51,311 jammers, airlifted papers via the Indian Air Force, and posted 40 to
Kerala cyber police book YouTuber Thoppi over obscene posts
The HinduArchived
Kerala's Ernakulam Rural Cyber police registered a case on June 20 against social media personality Mohammed Nihad, known as Thoppi, for allegedly posting obscene visuals online. Police said he posted nude images of former associates after a group fallout. Lawyer Sreejith Peruman
Three land disputes threaten Mumbai Metro Line 6 deadline
Indian ExpressArchived
Mumbai's 15.3-km Metro Line 6 from Jogeshwari to Vikhroli is 88 percent complete, but MMRDA said land disputes at Shyam Nagar, the JVLR-EEH junction, and Kanjurmarg depot threaten the 2027 opening. Shyam Nagar station work has not started pending acquisition of about 1,350 sqm. E
NEET UG retest begins as aspirants queue at centres
NDTVArchived
Medical aspirants lined up outside examination centres nationwide on June 21 for the NEET UG 2026 re-exam. The National Testing Agency set reporting from 11 am to 1:30 pm, with no entry afterward. The pen-and-paper test runs 2 pm to 5:15 pm for over 22.79 lakh candidates across 5
Vance arrives in Switzerland as Iran closes Hormuz claim
Indian ExpressArchived
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on June 21 for Iran peace talks under a 60-day ceasefire. Tehran's Revolutionary Guard declared the Strait of Hormuz shut after Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 32 people since early Sunday. The US military said commerci
Meloni escalates public feud with Trump after G7 summit
NDTVArchived
Many European leaders have avoided direct public fights with Trump, calculating confrontation could backfire. Meloni, facing elections next year, is the first G7 leader to escalate after Trump said she sought repeated photos. Italy also halted a critical minerals initiative dubbe
Nithin Kamath calls NSE a rare cash distribution machine
LivemintArchived
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath described NSE as a cash generation and distribution machine, noting FY26 profits exceeded Rs 10,300 crore with Rs 8,660 crore distributed as dividends. The exchange filed a Rs 30,000 crore offer-for-sale IPO, India's second-largest after Jio Platform
Trump and Meloni clash over G7 photo claims
NDTVArchived
Meloni said on Instagram that neither she nor Italy ever begs, rejecting Trump's claim that she pleaded for a photo during a La7 TV interview. Tajani's cancelled Washington visit signals institutional damage beyond social media exchanges. When allied leaders trade public insults,
Woman killed in Delhi parking dispute stabbing
NDTVArchived
Aarti, 32, was stabbed to death and her husband Vicky seriously injured on June 20 in southwest Delhi's Bindapur over motorcycle parking on the road. Police received a call at 2.50 pm. Aarti was declared dead at DDU Hospital. Vicky was referred to Safdarjung Hospital. The couple'
Bitcoin trades below production cost, raising miner stress
TradingViewArchived
When Bitcoin trades below production cost, hashrate drops and difficulty adjusts downward, as seen in June's 10 percent reduction. JPMorgan analysts call current weak sentiment a potential future contrarian indicator, though near-term miner pressure persists across the sector. If
