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Modi visits Varanasi exhibition in Bratislava
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the exhibition 'Varanasi Through the Eyes of Slovak Artists' at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava, accompanied by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini.
Telangana HC quashes Rs 2.5 crore EPFO recovery notice
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that the Telangana High Court dismissed an EPFO notice demanding that retired executive JV Nrupender Rao return Rs 2.5 crore in provident fund savings. The court said employees cannot be penalised for employer or PF trust lapses.
Speaker invites Mamata faction to present TMC split case
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla invited the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction to present its case amid a petition by 20 rebel MPs seeking merger with the Nationalist Citizen Party of India.
AIADMK's C Vijayabaskar resigns as MLA
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that former Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijayabaskar resigned as Viralimalai MLA, becoming the fifth AIADMK legislator to step down within a month. The Speaker accepted his resignation on Tuesday.
Kharge says BJP failed accountability test on exam leaks
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP government of failing the first test of accountability by not seeking Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation after exam irregularities and paper leaks.Absent UBT MPs fuel fresh split buzz
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that five of Uddhav Thackeray's nine Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs missed a Matoshree meeting, fuelling speculation that some may move toward the NDA. Party leaders said the MPs joined online and denied rebellion talk.
Iran reportedly used psychologists for Trump talks
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Iran took help from senior psychologists while negotiating with Donald Trump, according to a report. The claim suggests Tehran tried to tailor negotiation strategy around Trump's personality and decision-making style.
Nearly 80 headless skeletons found at Stone Age site
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that archaeologists discovered nearly 80 headless human skeletons at a spooky Stone Age site. The find has drawn attention because of the unusual pattern of remains and questions over ritual, conflict or burial practices.
CJP leader alleges RSS role in Jaipur attack
The QuintArchived
The Quint reported that a CJP leader alleged RSS involvement after Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was attacked at a Jaipur protest. The protest was part of CJP's campaign over NEET paper leaks and education accountability.
NDTV compares petrol, ethanol, flex fuel and electric cars
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported on how urban Indian drivers can compare savings across petrol, ethanol-blended fuel, flex-fuel vehicles and electric cars. The report examined mileage, running costs and practical trade-offs as India expands E20 and discusses higher ethanol blends.
SC seeks response on Aadhaar proof limits plea
LiveLawArchived
LiveLaw reported that the Supreme Court issued notice on a plea seeking directions to restrict Aadhaar's use as proof of citizenship, domicile, address and date of birth. The petitioner says Aadhaar should be used only as proof of identity.
NEET aspirant found dead in Rajasthan's Sikar
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported that a NEET aspirant was found dead in Rajasthan's Sikar, the second such case within a month. The death has renewed concern about exam pressure and mental health among students preparing for medical entrance tests.
SJM writes to US envoy over Indian seafarers' killing
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Swadeshi Jagran Manch wrote to the US envoy over the killing of Indian seafarers and sought a probe and compensation. The demand follows a US strike on a vessel near Oman that killed three Indians.DMK calls Rahul Gandhi politically immature
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that DMK leaders launched an all-out attack on Rahul Gandhi, calling his remarks a big joke and politically immature. The row reflects tensions inside opposition politics despite parties often aligning against the BJP nationally.
Abhishek says he will not bow to BJP after ED questioning
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee said he would not bow to the BJP after an 11-hour Enforcement Directorate questioning session. The probe agency questioned him in connection with the Bengal teacher recruitment scam investigation.
Modi to participate in G7 summit in France
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the G7 summit in France. The engagement comes during his Europe visit after India-France talks and before wider discussions on global economy, security and technology issues.
UP priest murder accused killed in encounter
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that the prime accused in the murder of Unnao temple priest Ram Milan Das was killed in a police encounter. Police said the accused, Issrael, opened fire when asked to surrender near Tajpur village underpass.
Three injured in Manipur Kuki-Naga border clash
The WireArchived
The Wire reported that armed groups clashed near the border of Kuki-majority Leilon Vaiphei and Naga-majority Konsakhul villages in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. Three Kuki youths were injured and taken to RIMS in Imphal under security escort.
Slovakia backs India's permanent UNSC bid
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
Telegraph India reported that Slovakia backed India's permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council as the two countries elevated ties to a Comprehensive Partnership during PM Modi's visit. The two sides also signed or firmed up 11 pacts.
IAF official's wife alleges rape and forced conversion
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that a 24-year-old wife of an Air Force personnel in Nagpur accused an old classmate and associates of rape, blackmail, black magic and forced religious conversion. Police arrested two men and are searching for a maulana allegedly involved.
Ritabrata says rebel TMC MLAs won't join NCPI
MoneycontrolArchived
Moneycontrol reported that Ritabrata Banerjee said rebel TMC MLAs will not follow the rebel MPs into the National Citizens Party of India. He said his MLA collective has neither discussed nor considered joining the little-known NCPI.
Krishna Byre Gowda to take charge of Bengaluru portfolio
Deccan HeraldArchived
Deccan Herald reported that Karnataka minister Krishna Byre Gowda was set to take charge as Greater Bengaluru development minister on Tuesday. He was expected to meet senior officials of Namma Metro and BWSSB, both of which report to him.
Dhaka summons Indian envoy over airport screening
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Bangladesh summoned India's deputy high commissioner after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's adviser Zahed Ur Rahman was held at Delhi airport immigration for a couple of hours. He was travelling to India for an IORA meeting hosted by the external affairs ministr
Delhi techie found dead in Mussoorie homestay
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported that 27-year-old software engineer P Radha Gayatri from Delhi was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a Mussoorie-Dhanolti road homestay. Police found her naked on the floor, blood on the bedsheet and two empty liquor bottles in the room.
Sky News calls Trump's Iran war a strategic blunder
Sky NewsArchived
Sky News was blocked, but fallback excerpts said the analysis described Trump's Iran war as one of the greatest strategic blunders in US history. Commentators argued the deal amounts to a tacit admission that key war aims were not achieved.
NTA welcomes temporary Telegram curbs before re-NEET
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that the National Testing Agency welcomed temporary restrictions on Telegram in India ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam on June 21. MeitY directed access restrictions until June 22 and asked Telegram to disable message editing in India until June 30.
Government hikes windfall tax on diesel and ATF exports
NDTV ProfitArchived
NDTV Profit reported that the government increased windfall tax on diesel and aviation turbine fuel exports while leaving petrol export duty unchanged. Fallback reports said diesel duty rises to Rs 14 per litre and ATF to Rs 12.5 per litre from June 16.
Nifty bulls eye 24,100 breakout after US-Iran deal
NDTV ProfitArchived
NDTV Profit reported that benchmark indices ended higher on optimism over the US-Iran deal. Nifty 50 rose 0.98% to 23,853.90 and analysts said a sustained move above 24,100 could open a near-term target of 24,500.
Cape Verde hold Spain to historic 0-0 draw
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that World Cup debutants Cape Verde stunned Spain with a 0-0 draw in Atlanta. Spain had almost 75% possession and 27 attempts but could not beat 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha.
NCPI claims largest parliamentary force from Bengal
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that NCPI claimed on social media that it had become the largest parliamentary force from West Bengal after 20 rebel TMC MPs announced merger with it. The party posted photos of rebels with its fountain pen election symbol.
ED attaches Rs 503 crore assets in Raheja case
NDTV ProfitArchived
NDTV Profit reported that the Enforcement Directorate attached properties worth about Rs 503.48 crore belonging to Raheja Developers, promoter Navin M. Raheja and family members in a money laundering probe over alleged misuse of homebuyer funds.Jethmalani says TMC rebels cannot claim real TMC now
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani said TMC rebels cannot claim to be the real Trinamool after merging with NCPI. He said they cannot steer two ships and cannot hold dual party membership.
Delhi demolishes 217 illegal structures after fire tragedy
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Delhi authorities demolished 217 illegal structures and sealed 237 properties in a crackdown following the Malviya Nagar fire tragedy. The MCD also issued 330 show-cause notices and 91 demolition orders.
Testimony contrasts Savarkar petitions with Bhagat Singh
LiveLawArchived
Satyaki said revolutionaries such as Rajguru, Batukeshwar Dutt and Ashfaqulla Khan did not file clemency petitions, and that Bhagat Singh and Dutt remained steadfast in their ideology. He also said Savarkar's petitions are available in government records.
Spanish footballer Rafa Mir sentenced for sexual assault
NDTV SportsArchived
NDTV Sports reported that a Spanish court sentenced La Liga footballer Rafa Mir to eight and a half years in prison for sexually assaulting two women with another player. Mir received seven years for sexual assault and 18 months for physical harm.
Natarajan nomination rejection exposes Congress rifts
The HinduArchived
The Hindu opinion piece argued that rejection of AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh exposed Congress faultlines in Telangana. The nomination was invalidated over non-disclosure of a pending criminal case in Form 26.
Akal Takht clergy declares Mann betrayer of Guru
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Sikh clergy at the Akal Takht declared Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Guru Dokhi and Khalsa Panth Virodhi over allegations linked to an objectionable video. AAP dismissed the forensic reports as politically motivated.
SC seeks Centre, Punjab response on RTE quota plea
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that the Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and Punjab government on a plea alleging failure to implement the 25% entry-level quota in private unaided schools under Section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act.
Small NCPI becomes TMC rebels' escape route
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported on how a little-known party with a tiny electoral footprint became the route for rebel TMC MPs. Fallback reports said the NCPI is a registered unrecognised party that suddenly became central after 20 TMC MPs claimed merger with it.
Karnataka asks RSS to explain registration status
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge wrote to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asking him to send authorised representatives to explain the organisation's legal status, structure, funding, taxes and permissions for public events.
Congress says Amit Shah masterminded TMC split
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused Home Minister Amit Shah of masterminding the Trinamool Congress split and the rebel group's merger with NCPI. He said the move aimed to engineer a two-thirds NDA majority in the Lok Sabha.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke slapped at Jaipur protest
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was slapped repeatedly by at least two people during a Jaipur protest over NEET paper leaks, education issues and unemployment. Police said six people were detained.
Raushan Sir accuses Khan Sir in brother's death
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Bihar educator Raushan Anand accused Faisal Khan, known as Khan Sir, of conspiring to get his brother Prince killed. The allegation came after Raushan was released on bail in a coaching centre vandalism case involving Khan Sir's institute.
BBC explains UK under-16 social media ban
BBC PidginArchived
BBC Pidgin reported that the UK government plans to ban social media for children under 16 from early 2027. The ban is expected to cover platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X, but not WhatsApp, Signal or YouTube Kids.
Trump says Hormuz will fully open Friday
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will be completely open from Friday after a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war. He said the strait was already partially open while de-mining efforts were continuing.
Norwegian crown princess's son convicted of rape
BBCArchived
BBC reported that Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was found guilty of two counts of rape and sentenced to four years in prison. He was cleared of two other rape counts but convicted of several other offences.
India-bound LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Malta-flagged LNG tanker Disha crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is heading to Dahej Port in Gujarat. It may be the first large tanker to cross after the ceasefire deal announcement and is expected to reach Gujarat on June 18.
Pakistan armed forces mourn pilots killed in crash
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
The pilots were identified as Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah of the Pakistan Air Force and Lieutenant Taha Abbasi of the Pakistan Navy. Pakistan's military leadership expressed grief and condolences to the bereaved families.
Modi welcomes US-Iran West Asia understanding
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that PM Modi welcomed the understanding between the US and Iran to end the West Asia conflict. He said India hopes implementation will restore peace and stability and ensure freedom of navigation and commerce.
SC issues notice on NCLT case transfer power
India LegalArchived
India Legal reported that the Supreme Court issued notice on the Centre's plea challenging a Gujarat High Court ruling on whether the NCLT President can transfer cases across benches beyond territorial jurisdiction. The case involves ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India.
