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Jio files DRHP for India's biggest IPO likely worth Rs 35,000-40,000 crore
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Jio Platforms filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI on June 19 for a fresh issue of 27 crore shares, diluting 2.5% and targeting India's largest IPO surpassing Hyundai's Rs 28,000 crore listing.
VC-25B Bridge aircraft arrives at Joint Base Andrews for commissioning flights
US Air ForceArchived
The US Air Force reported that the VC-25B Bridge aircraft has arrived at the Presidential Airlift Group at Joint Base Andrews to begin commissioning flights, providing secure presidential airlift until the long-term Boeing VC-25B enters service.
Israeli strikes kill 47 in Lebanon as US-Iran talks called off on June 19
The HinduArchived
The Hindu live blog reported that Lebanese Health Ministry figures showed 47 dead and 97 wounded on June 19, including seven women and two children, as Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire brokered by US and Qatari mediators.
One dead and several injured as two trains collide near Bedford in UK
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that two southbound trains collided outside Bedford around 5.15 pm on June 19 while heading to London St Pancras, killing at least one person and injuring multiple passengers and staff.
Trump says Iran is finished with no air force, navy or money after US deal
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on June 19 that Iran no longer has an army, air force, navy or radar after the war, and said Tehran gets no money during the 60-day negotiation period.
SC dismisses plea for CBI probe into TVK trust vote as vague and wild
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana rejected Madurai resident KK Ramesh's petition seeking a CBI probe into alleged corruption surrounding Vijay's TVK winning the Tamil Nadu Assembly trust vote on May 13.
Thomas Isaac says Kerala budget has wish list but insufficient funding
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that former Finance Minister T.M. Thomas Isaac said CM V.D. Satheesan's budget guarantees only stunted development, with token allocations for big projects and no resource mobilisation measures despite prior promises.
PM Modi disburses Rs 2,400 crore incentives under PM-VBRY in New Delhi
NewsOnAirArchived
NewsOnAir reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed incentives worth Rs 2,400 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana on June 19, marking a milestone in the employment-linked incentive scheme launched in August 2025.
Stationary IndiGo A320neo hit by lightning at Kolkata airport, all safe
The Economic TimesArchived
Economic Times reported that an IndiGo aircraft with over 140 people onboard suffered a lightning strike at Kolkata airport on June 19 morning while parked before flight 6E 6068 to Agartala, and has been grounded as a precaution.
Vivek Aggarwal appointed FATF vice-president for 2026-27 term
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that the Financial Action Task Force Plenary appointed Culture Ministry Secretary Vivek Aggarwal as incoming vice-president for July 2026 to June 2027, succeeding Britain's Giles Thomson.Shinde invokes tigers and Sholay as Uddhav offers resignation on foundation day
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray marked Shiv Sena's 60th foundation day with duelling speeches, with Shinde comparing rivals to barking dogs and Thackeray offering to step down if workers lost faith.
TMC and BJP supporters clash at Kolkata airport ahead of Abhishek Banerjee arrival
India TodayArchived
India Today reported that tension flared at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport on June 19 as TMC and BJP workers scuffled before Abhishek Banerjee landed from Delhi after meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Emotional Uddhav offers to quit as Shiv Sena UBT president amid MP revolt
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Uddhav Thackeray on Shiv Sena's 60th foundation day offered to step down if party leaders believed allegations by defecting MPs, while calling for Operation Lotus in response to Operation Tiger.Abhishek Banerjee submits 20 petitions to disqualify rebel TMC MPs
ThePrintArchived
ThePrint reported that TMC Lok Sabha leader Abhishek Banerjee met Speaker Om Birla on June 19 and filed 20 disqualification petitions against rebel MPs who claimed to have joined the little-known Nationalist Citizens Party of India.
NTA to hold nationwide NEET-UG mock drill on June 20 ahead of re-exam
The TelegraphArchived
Telegraph India reported that the National Testing Agency will conduct a nationwide mock drill on Saturday ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21 for over 22.79 lakh candidates across 551 Indian cities and 14 abroad.
Byregowda sets 8-month deadline for GBA to asphalt all Bengaluru ward roads
The New Indian ExpressArchived
The New Indian Express reported that Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byregowda directed the Greater Bengaluru Authority to complete road works under the Rs 2,000 crore CM grant within eight months, with tenders and estimates finalised in two months.
Karnataka clears Rs 39,437 crore Bengaluru garbage deal despite finance red flags
Deccan HeraldArchived
Deccan Herald reported that the Karnataka government approved two 30-year solid waste management contracts worth Rs 39,437 crore for Bengaluru to Delhi MSW Solutions Ltd, a Ramky Group subsidiary, even after the Finance Department flagged inflated costs and vendor lock-in risks.
Hormuz ship crossings spike to 25 after US-Iran deal, tracker says
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that AXSMarine observed 25 verified commercial vessel crossings on June 18, the highest since April 18 and more than five times the average daily level in early June after Iran and the US agreed to reopen the strait.
LNG carrier Disha arrives at Dahej after transiting Strait of Hormuz
ThePrintArchived
ThePrint reported that the Malta-flagged LNG carrier Disha arrived at Dahej Port on June 19 carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of LNG after safely navigating the Strait of Hormuz amid the evolving West Asia situation.
Ben-Gvir says all of Lebanon must burn after four soldiers killed
The Times of IsraelArchived
Times of Israel reported that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wrote on X that all of Lebanon must burn after four IDF soldiers, including Lt Col Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, were killed in southern Lebanon combat.
SC declares right to walk on demarcated footpaths a fundamental right
LiveLawArchived
LiveLaw reported that the Supreme Court held the right to walk on demarcated footpaths is fundamental under Article 19(1)(d) and takes priority over movement by motorised vehicles, with municipalities duty-bound to build and maintain pedestrian infrastructure.
India calls Pakistan Frankenstein state at UN, says Indus treaty outdated
The Indian ExpressArchived
Indian Express reported that first secretary Anupama Singh told the UN that Jammu and Kashmir is integral to India and the only unresolved issue is Pakistan's illegal occupation, while calling the 1960 Indus Water Treaty outdated.
Kashmir Police chief orders operational readiness ahead of Amarnath yatra
ThePrintArchived
ThePrint reported that IGP Kashmir V K Birdi directed forces to remain alert and maintain high operational readiness for the 57-day Amarnath pilgrimage starting July 3 from Pahalgam and Baltal routes.
UBT MP Omraje Nimbalkar says no option left amid Operation Tiger row
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Dharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar broke silence on June 19, saying he felt torn and had no alternative, but would speak about a separate group only on June 21 or 22 after consulting constituents.BJP alleges Congress insulted Hindu faith by depicting Rahul as Parshuram
ThePrintArchived
ThePrint reported that BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused Congress of insulting Hindu faith after Youth Congress workers in Varanasi celebrated Rahul Gandhi's birthday by pouring milk over his photo depicted as Lord Parshuram holding an axe and the Constitution.
Chhattisgarh man tied, beat wife and forced her to drink urine, police say
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that a Koriya woman alleged her husband Jitendra Ghasia tied her, shaved her head, smeared soot on her face, assaulted her and forced her to drink urine on June 14 while their four children watched in fear.
Cross-voting by 11 MLAs helps Congress win five Karnataka MLC seats
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported that cross-voting by 11 legislators helped Congress win five of seven Karnataka Legislative Council seats, exposing cracks in the BJP-JDS alliance as BJP national president Nitin Nabin summoned state chief BY Vijayendra.
Pinarayi Vijayan says Satheesan budget lacks vision for Kerala's future
The News MinuteArchived
The News Minute reported that LoP Pinarayi Vijayan attacked CM V.D. Satheesan's maiden budget, saying the financial crisis narrative was political rather than real and the document lacked a blueprint for Kerala's future.
Priyank Kharge says Karnataka will protect interests on Mekedatu project
ThePrintArchived
ThePrint reported that Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge said the state will store excess Cauvery water for Bengaluru and local districts after Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution opposing the Mekedatu dam without basin-state concurrence.
India and Russia jointly developing small hypersonic BrahMos variants
The Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported that Russian envoy Denis Alipov said India and Russia are working on small and hypersonic BrahMos variants, an 800-km strike version, a submarine-launched variant and BrahMos-NG for aircraft integration.
NDA wins 19 of 26 Rajya Sabha seats, now 13 short of two-thirds majority
The Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported that the BJP-led NDA won 19 of 26 seats in the latest round, taking its Rajya Sabha strength to 150 and leaving it 13 seats short of the two-thirds mark of 163 in the 245-member House.
BAI moves Delhi HC against misinformation on London badminton event
NewsBytesArchived
NewsBytes reported that the Badminton Association of India filed a petition seeking takedown of viral posts falsely claiming Indian judges and Union ministers attended a government-funded badminton event in London.
Man falls 400 feet to death while taking photos at Lohagad Fort trek
ThePrintArchived
ThePrint reported that 26-year-old Pune resident Ketan Vishal Agarwal died after slipping near a cliff while photographing during a trek with his fiancee and friends at Lohagad Fort in Maval on June 18 amid strong winds.
World Shipping Council backs Hormuz deal, calls for toll-free navigation
Safety4SeaArchived
Safety4Sea reported that WSC CEO Joe Kramek called the Hormuz agreement an encouraging step and said commercial vessels must transit safely without tolls, prioritising safe passage for stranded seafarers and ships.
Tulsi Gabbard claims Fauci funded Wuhan lab and lied to Congress
The Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported that outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard released documents alleging Anthony Fauci provided millions in US funds for gain-of-function research at Wuhan and worked with intelligence officials to suppress lab-leak information.
Bremmer calls deal Trump's biggest foreign policy failure
NDTVArchived
Bremmer said Trump is now normalising the Iranian regime after promising to rescue Iranian people. He compared Iran forcing US concessions to China pushing back on Liberation Day tariffs, weakening America's diplomatic position with allies.
Deepinder Goyal's Temple claims discovery of Entropy biomarker
The Economic TimesArchived
Economic Times reported that Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal's wearables startup Temple unveiled Entropy, a biomarker readable on the temple region that measures real-time metabolic cost of being alive on a live score from 1 to 250.
PM Modi says India is emerging as a trusted partner to the world
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Narendra Modi told the Indian diaspora in Paris that trust has become as important as trade, and India is emerging as a reliable long-term partner as countries seek stable supply chains.
4,698 candidates to appear for NEET-UG re-test in Tripura on June 21
ThePrintArchived
ThePrint reported that Tripura has completed preparations including CRPF and state police deployment at 10 examination centres for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled on June 21.Delhi HC rejects Telegram appeal against temporary ban before NEET re-test
ET TelecomArchived
ET Telecom reported that Justice Tejas Karia upheld the government's order banning Telegram until June 22, saying the MeitY directions were reasoned and followed legal procedure amid concerns about exam fraud channels.
Raut calls six missing UBT MPs traitors and threatens disqualification action
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
Telegraph India reported that only three of Shiv Sena UBT's nine Lok Sabha MPs attended a parliamentary party meeting while Sanjay Raut threatened show-cause notices and disqualification proceedings against the absent six.
PM Modi wishes Rahul Gandhi good health on his 56th birthday
The Times of IndiaArchived
The Times of India reported that Narendra Modi posted on X wishing the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on his birthday, praying for his good health and long life.
Cockroach Party founder writes to PM seeking Rs 1 crore for student suicide families
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
Telegraph India reported that Abhijeet Dipke wrote to Narendra Modi demanding Rs 1 crore compensation for families of students who died by suicide amid examination controversies and renewed his call to remove Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Kerala budget bets on maritime economy and Rs 100 crore film city
The News MinuteArchived
The News Minute reported that CM VD Satheesan presented the revised 2026-27 budget launching Mission Samudra with Rs 400 crore to develop 13 non-major ports and proposing a Rs 100 crore JC Daniel International Film City in Kochi.
BJP's Keshav Maurya claims 25 SP MPs ready to form separate group
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
Telegraph India reported that Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya said 25-26 Samajwadi Party MPs are ready to break away, while ally Om Prakash Rajbhar dared Akhilesh Yadav to protect his MPs.
Congress wins five Karnataka Council seats with 11 cross-votes from NDA
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Congress won all five seats it contested with 11 extra votes from BJP and JDS cross-voting, while BJP won two seats and JDS candidate Govindaraju got only 14 of the party's 18 votes.
Former RS MP Naresh Gujral duped of Rs 7.68 crore in cyber fraud
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that fraudsters impersonating Gujral on a messaging platform tricked his authorised employee into transferring Rs 7.68 crore through four RTGS transactions between June 12 and June 16.
Yogi vows strict action in Ram Temple donation theft case
News18Archived
News18 reported that Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said culprits in the Ram Temple donation theft will not be spared whoever they may be, and an SIT probe at the trust's request will make everything crystal clear.UBT MP Omraje Nimbalkar says no option left amid Operation Tiger row
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Dharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar broke silence on June 19, saying he felt torn and did not think he was left with any alternative, but would speak about a separate group only on June 21 or 22.
Patna police in fix over complaint in death of Raushan Anand's brother
The Indian ExpressArchived
Indian Express reported that Gyan Bindu director Raushan Anand filed a complaint against Faizal Khan alias Khan Sir over his brother Prince Yadav's death in Nepal, but police are examining jurisdictional issues as Yadav died in Biratnagar.
