Mumbai Highlights News Updates: I am ready to quit party chief's post if you don't have trust and faith in me, says Uddhav to supporters
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Mumbai Highlights News Updates: I am ready to quit party chief's post if you don't have trust and faith in me, says Uddhav to supporters.
Uddhav Thackeray
Mumbai Highlights News Updates: I am ready to quit party chief's post if you don't have trust and faith in me, says Uddhav to supporters.
In other news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi disburses Rs 2,400 cr incentives for about 15 lakh beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana.
NTA to hold nationwide mock drill on June 20 ahead of NEET-UG re-exam across country.
The defence ministry of the Afghan Taliban announced on Friday through a post on X that they had struck militant bases in two provinces of Pakistan with air strikes. According to the defenсe ministry, these centres were being used for organisе and planning attacks on Afghan territory.
Pakistan has rejected the Afghan Taliban's claim that Afghan forces carried out strikes on militant hideouts in two Pakistani provinces, dismissing the assertion, according to the Information Ministry.
In other news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi disburses Rs 2,400 cr incentives for about 15 lakh beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana.
NTA to hold nationwide mock drill on June 20 ahead of NEET-UG re-exam across country.
The defence ministry of the Afghan Taliban announced on Friday through a post on X that they had struck militant bases in two provinces of Pakistan with air strikes. According to the defenсe ministry, these centres were being used for organisе and planning attacks on Afghan territory.
Pakistan has rejected the Afghan Taliban's claim that Afghan forces carried out strikes on militant hideouts in two Pakistani provinces, dismissing the assertion, according to the Information Ministry.
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01:08:32 AM IST, 20 Jun 2026
Here's the wrap for today:
- NTA clarifies NEET-UG re-exam admit card download process
- Ready to quit party chief's post if no trust: Uddhav Thackeray
- Agartala-bound IndiGo flight struck by lightning at Kolkata airport, no injuries
- Lipulekh La immigration post for Kailash Yatra
- NTA fully prepared for smooth, secure NEET-UG 2026 re-exam
- 20 rebel MPs' disqualification plea before Speaker: Abhishek
- PM Modi disburses Rs 2,400 crore to 15 lakh PM-VBRY beneficiaries
- Sebi simplifies transfers, eases MF norms, speeds AIF approvals
- India’s forex reserves fall $9.99 billion to $671.63 billion
- Pakistan rejects Taliban claim of Afghan strikes on "militant" hideouts
12:34:20 AM IST, 20 Jun 2026
British police say they are responding to reports of a train collision north of London
Reports AP
10:39:26 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
NTA clarifies NEET-UG re-exam admit card download process
National Testing Agency posts, "It is clarified that those who have already downloaded their Admit Cards for the 21st June NEET UG Examination need not do it again. The SMS/Email/WhatsApp messages are primarily for those students who are yet to download their new Admit Cards. The 3rd May Admit Cards won't be valid as many students have been allocated new centers in their preferred cities. Downloading and printing 21st June Admit Card, once is enough
09:35:53 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Opposition won't win even single seat in just-held Maharashtra legislative council polls
- Ekanth Shinde at party's foundation day rally
09:12:45 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Uddhav amid rebellion in his party
- I am ready to quit party chief's post if you don't have trust and faith in me: an emotional Uddhav tells supporters at Mumbai event
- I apologise to electors who in 2024 voted for Lok Sabha MPs who have now defected, says Uddhav
- If I didn't meet party workers or travel across Maharashtra, how did we win elections, says Uddhav
08:31:39 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
IndiGo Agartala flight hit by lightning, safe
Agartala-bound IndiGo flight struck by lightning at Kolkata airport, no injuries
An IndiGo aircraft bound for Agartala was struck by lightning at Kolkata airport on Friday during a thunderstorm, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said.
An IndiGo aircraft bound for Agartala was struck by lightning at Kolkata airport on Friday during a thunderstorm, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said.
08:10:57 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Lipulekh La immigration post for Kailash Yatra
Lipulekh La Check Post in Uttarakhand also declared as temporary immigration posts for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2026
07:55:16 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Finance Minister Sitharaman in Shillong
- More than 10,000 km of roads built in northeast since 2014; another 5,000 km of highways being built: Sitharaman
- Funding under externally aided projects in northeast saw over seven-fold rise under NDA govt: Finance Minister Sitharaman
- NDA govt at Centre made infrastructure, connectivity cornerstones of its development agenda for northeast: Sitharaman
07:50:05 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
NTA mock drill on June 20 ahead of NEET re-exam
NTA to hold nationwide mock drill on June 20 ahead of NEET-UG re-exam across country
06:22:00 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
20 rebel MPs' disqualification plea before Speaker: Abhishek
20 petitions filed before Lok Sabha speaker to disqualify 20 rebel party MPs: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee
06:18:07 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
PM Modi on Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana created 70 lakh jobs and provided social security coverage for beneficiaries: PM
Govt encourages those employers who generate new jobs: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana forms bridge between youth and industry for first-time job seekers, says PM Modi
Govt encourages those employers who generate new jobs: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana forms bridge between youth and industry for first-time job seekers, says PM Modi
06:15:08 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
PM disburses Rs 2,400 crore under PM-VBRY
Prime Minister Narendra Modi disburses Rs 2,400 cr incentives for about 15 lakh beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana.
06:02:23 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Ambani's Jio Platforms files for $3.8 billion IPO
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio Platforms has filed regulatory papers for a Mumbai IPO to raise around $3.8 billion, sources said, in what could be a record listing for the country. The IPO aims to unlock value from a company that includes Jio's telecom business, the world's second-largest operator by single-country subscribers after China Mobile. Jio Platforms counts Meta and Google among its major foreign investors.
05:45:30 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Sebi simplifies transfers, eases MF norms, speeds AIF approvals
Sebi board simplifies securities transfer process in case of death of an investor.
Sebi eases intraday borrowing norms for mutual funds.
Sebi board decides to clear green-channel mechanism to speed up approvals for AIF schemes.
Sebi eases intraday borrowing norms for mutual funds.
Sebi board decides to clear green-channel mechanism to speed up approvals for AIF schemes.
05:22:39 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Swift and accessible, passport delivery has become truly democratised today
- S Jaishankar at MEA event
05:21:14 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
India’s forex reserves fall $9.99 billion to $671.63 billion
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $9.99 billion to $671.63 billion in the week ended June 12, 2026, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.
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04:28:14 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
More than 70 Congo medics infected with Ebola since outbreak started, WHO says
A senior WHO official said on Friday that 75 medics in Congo had been infected with Ebola and 17 of them had died since the current outbreak started there. "When they are explaining to you how they live it, how they were infected … (it) can break your heart," a WHO emergency director, Marie Roseline Belizaire, told a press conference by video link from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
(Source: Reuters)
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04:03:39 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
TMC National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee arrives at his residence
04:02:02 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Agartala-bound IndiGo flight struck by lightning at Kolkata airport
An IndiGo flight scheduled to depart for Agartala was struck by lightning while parked on the stand at Kolkata airport during a thunderstorm on Friday, according to an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official.
(Source: PTI)
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03:57:36 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Gujarat: Fire breaks out at paper mill in Morbi
A massive fire broke out at a paper mill on Matel Road in the Wankaner area in Gujarat's Morbi district on Friday. Several fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Firefighting operations are currently underway.
(Source: ANI)
(Source: ANI)
03:47:06 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
India achieves Naxal-free milestone after six decades: PIB
03:44:59 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Indian rupee ends nearly flat at 94.32 per U.S. dollar
The Indian rupee ended nearly unchanged at 94.32 against the U.S. dollar on Friday, compared with its previous close of 94.3325.
(Source: Reuters)
(Source: Reuters)
03:24:49 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
We need an economy that works for everyone, not a few.
- UK lawmaker Andy Burnham
03:20:19 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Russia- Ukraine war update: Kremlin acknowledges ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks
The Kremlin acknowledged that Ukrainian drone attacks are continuing and said authorities are taking measures to mitigate and eliminate the consequences of the strikes.
(Source: Reuters)
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02:57:18 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
ED arrests former police officer Manoranjan Mondal in Bengal coal smuggling case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday, arrested a former police officer regarding their investigation into alleged coal smuggling from West Bengal, said a senior official on Friday.
Former Barabani Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC), Manoranjan Mondal, was taken into custody shortly after extensive interrogation on Thursday at the ED office located on the CGO Complex in Salt Lake City. Mondal was previously suspended from the service in 2024 due to separate allegations of corruption.
According to ED officials, Mondal had been under investigation for approximately six (6) months and had been called in multiple times to testify as a witness but did not respond.
(Source: PTI)
Former Barabani Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC), Manoranjan Mondal, was taken into custody shortly after extensive interrogation on Thursday at the ED office located on the CGO Complex in Salt Lake City. Mondal was previously suspended from the service in 2024 due to separate allegations of corruption.
According to ED officials, Mondal had been under investigation for approximately six (6) months and had been called in multiple times to testify as a witness but did not respond.
(Source: PTI)
02:54:20 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
We're seeing shocking example of dirty politics, Maharashtra won't tolerate this.
- Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray
02:46:29 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Social media posts fake, question papers safe: NTA DG rejects re-NEET leak claims
- NTA says NEET-UG 2026 re-exam paper leak claims are fake.
- DG Abhishek Singh says question papers are safe and secure.
- Around 23 lakh candidates will appear for the re-exam on June 21.
- NTA urges students not to fall for fake messages or paper leak scams.
- Candidates who have already downloaded admit cards need not download them again.
- NTA says multiple security layers are in place to ensure a malpractice-free exam.
(Source: ANI)
02:37:00 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Delhi gets first all-women police station in Subzi Mandi
02:39:57 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Pakistan rejects Taliban claim of Afghan strikes on "militant" hideouts
Pakistan has rejected the Afghan Taliban's claim that Afghan forces carried out strikes on militant hideouts in two Pakistani provinces, dismissing the assertion, according to the Information Ministry.
(Source: Reuters)
(Source: Reuters)
02:12:41 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Arvind Kejriwal wishes students ahead of NEET re-exam
02:08:01 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
BJP president Nitin Nabin summons Karnataka leaders over MLC poll cross-voting
BJP president Nitin Nabin summons Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa, other party leaders over cross-voting in state MLC polls.
(Source: PTI)
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01:50:19 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Nampally Court issues summons to actor Allu Arjun to appear in person before the court on June 22 for a hearing
Nampally Court has issued summons to actor Allu Arjun to appear in person before the court on Monday (22nd June) for a hearing, as reported by ANI.
Chikkadpally Police have named Allu Arjun as Accused No. 11 (A11) in the Sandhya Theatre case. The management of Sandhya Theatre has been listed as Accused Nos. 1 to 10 (A1–A10).
The Court has issued summons to 19 accused persons in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede incident. Police have already filed a charge sheet against 23 accused individuals in the case.
The stampede occurred on December 4, 2024, during a special show of Pushpa 2 at Sandhya Theatre. In the incident, a woman identified as Revathi lost her life, while her son Sri Teja sustained serious injuries.
According to Actor Allu Arjun legal team, "Nampally Court has issued summons to actor Allu Arjun to appear in person before the court on Monday for a hearing. We will give more details later about the matter."
Chikkadpally Police have named Allu Arjun as Accused No. 11 (A11) in the Sandhya Theatre case. The management of Sandhya Theatre has been listed as Accused Nos. 1 to 10 (A1–A10).
The Court has issued summons to 19 accused persons in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede incident. Police have already filed a charge sheet against 23 accused individuals in the case.
The stampede occurred on December 4, 2024, during a special show of Pushpa 2 at Sandhya Theatre. In the incident, a woman identified as Revathi lost her life, while her son Sri Teja sustained serious injuries.
According to Actor Allu Arjun legal team, "Nampally Court has issued summons to actor Allu Arjun to appear in person before the court on Monday for a hearing. We will give more details later about the matter."
01:45:57 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
India's defence production surged to more than Rs 1,78,000 crore in 2025-26: Rajnath Singh
India's defence production surged to more than Rs 1,78,000 crore in 2025-26, which was just Rs 46,000 crore in 2014, defence minister Rajnath Singh said.
01:42:00 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Gor shares thoughts on how to advance US-India strategic partnership
01:40:48 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi hails India-France ties
At a press conference, BJP RS MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said, "... France has partnered with India’s Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture (DEPA). In today’s AI era, data protection is a major challenge, and this collaboration aims to build a robust framework that can play a vital role in India. This reflects the Prime Minister’s multi-purpose visit, where India has emerged in a new form, gaining strong trust from leading global economies..."
01:35:37 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Alok Ranjan's tenure will be written in golden letters: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
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01:25:07 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Russian watchdog seeks explanation from fuel retailer over petrol price hike
Russia's antimonopoly watchdog has asked petrol station chain Trassa to explain its decision to raise fuel prices, the regulator said on Friday. The watchdog sent a similar demand to another petrol chain, Neftmagistral on Thursday.
(Source: Reuters)
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01:23:23 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits Pacific Ocean
01:21:37 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
North-East has potential to become India's next growth engine by leveraging its strengths in sustainable agriculture, organic produce.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
01:17:08 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
World looks at India with hope: PM Modi
01:14:43 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Kerala budget earmarks Rs 50 crore for Gen-Z initiatives
Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Friday announced a Rs 50 crore initiative for Generation-Z, describing the digitally native generation as a key driver of Kerala's future economy and innovation ecosystem.
(Source: PTI)
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01:13:00 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
PM Modi to launch ₹18,880 crore PM-KISAN instalment, unveil major development projects during West Bengal visit
- PM Modi to visit West Bengal on June 20-21.
- To release ₹18,880 crore PM-KISAN instalment benefiting 9.44 crore farmers.
- To launch key agriculture schemes including PMFBY, Agri Stack and Natural Farming Mission.
- To commission three indigenous naval ships in Kolkata.
- To lead International Day of Yoga celebrations on June 21.
01:09:50 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
No point in having diplomatic channels with Russia if Russia does not want to do the diplomacy
- Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa
01:07:52 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Delhi bans entry of non-BS VI commercial vehicles from Nov 1 to curb winter pollution
The Delhi government on Friday announced a fresh set of anti-pollution measures ahead of the winter season, including a ban on the entry of older commercial vehicles, denial of fuel to vehicles without valid pollution certificates and higher parking charges.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not comply with BS-VI emission norms will not be allowed to enter the capital between November 1 and January 31.
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Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not comply with BS-VI emission norms will not be allowed to enter the capital between November 1 and January 31.
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01:06:36 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Tata's iPhone parts factory faces India health probe after farmer contamination complaints
Apple supplier Tata's iPhone components factory has affected farmers, some of whom complained about skin issues from contamination in their farmlands, according to three officials and a document reviewed by Reuters.
The health investigation opens a new front in an environmental dispute that has become a test case for India's push to become a major manufacturing hub for Apple iPhones. The Tata Electronics plant in Hosur in southern Tamil Nadu state was sent a warning notice by the state pollution control board on May 25 for allegedly contaminating groundwater in adjacent farms.
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The health investigation opens a new front in an environmental dispute that has become a test case for India's push to become a major manufacturing hub for Apple iPhones. The Tata Electronics plant in Hosur in southern Tamil Nadu state was sent a warning notice by the state pollution control board on May 25 for allegedly contaminating groundwater in adjacent farms.
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01:01:10 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
IREDA plans ₹1,500 crore bond issue to raise funds
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) plans to raise ₹1,500 crore through the issuance of bonds maturing in three years and six days. The state-run renewable energy financier has invited coupon and commitment bids for the bond sale on June 22. The issue carries AAA ratings from ICRA and India Ratings, reflecting the agency's strong credit profile.
(Source: Reuters)
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12:55:50 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
DMR Engineering sets up subsidiary DMR Services In Thimphu, Bhutan with 70% shareholding
12:53:25 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
NMC issues advisory to all medical colleges ahead of NEET UG 2026 re-exam
12:52:00 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passes resolution moved by CM Vijay against Mekedatu Dam project
- TN Assembly unanimously passes resolution against Mekedatu Dam.
- CM C. Joseph Vijay moved the resolution; Congress and VCK backed it.
- State urges Centre to deny all clearances for the project.
- Resolution says the dam violates Cauvery tribunal and Supreme Court rulings.
- TN asks CWC not to process Karnataka's DPR.
- Assembly backs steps to protect Tamil Nadu farmers' water rights.
(Source: ANI)
12:49:11 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
GE Power India appoints Rahul Rojal as chief financial officer effective 19th June 2026
12:46:17 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Afghan drones hit "militia" hideouts in Balochistan: Taliban
12:43:47 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Drone strike targets major ISIS base in Pakistan, kills "militants": Taliban
12:44:24 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Afghan forces hit "militant" hideouts inside Pakistan: Taliban
The defence ministry of the Afghan Taliban announced on Friday through a post on X that they had struck militant bases in two provinces of Pakistan with air strikes.
According to the defenсe ministry, these centres were being used for organisе and planning attacks on Afghan territory.
(Source: Reuters)
According to the defenсe ministry, these centres were being used for organisе and planning attacks on Afghan territory.
(Source: Reuters)
12:28:33 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
UP CM Yogi defends Ram bhakts, backs SIT probe amid Ram Mandir donation row
12:05:49 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Liquor worth Rs 1.63 crore meant for sale only in Goa seized in Maharashtra's Thane district
12:03:59 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Cross-voting shows BJP-JD(S) MLAs unhappy: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge
12:02:25 PM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Eight killed in lightning strikes across Jharkhand
At least eight people died Thursday evening as a result of lightning strikes across the state of Jharkhand. Among the deceased were two women and an infant boy aged two, said police.
Three fatalities occurred in Hazaribag; the others were reported in Palamu, Lohardaga, Ramgarh, West Singhbhum and Godda.
"At least eight people were killed in lightning strikes across six districts of the state in the last 24 hours," a police official said.
(Source: PTI)
Three fatalities occurred in Hazaribag; the others were reported in Palamu, Lohardaga, Ramgarh, West Singhbhum and Godda.
"At least eight people were killed in lightning strikes across six districts of the state in the last 24 hours," a police official said.
(Source: PTI)
11:57:01 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Hindalco opens bicycle component manufacturing unit in Chakan, Pune
11:37:27 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Tamil Nadu Assembly: Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin backs CM Vijay's resolution opposing Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project
11:36:39 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says he told Donald Trump North Korea sanctions ineffective
President of South Korea, Lee Jae Myung stated on Friday that he has communicated to US President Donald Trump of The United States that the sanctions that have been enforced against North Korea, in response to their Nuclear program, are not effective.
"I conveyed to him that sanctions and pressure (against North Korea) are ineffective," said Lee Jae Myung during his debrief with reporters, after he returned from France where he had met with Trump at the G7 Summit.
(Source: AFP)
"I conveyed to him that sanctions and pressure (against North Korea) are ineffective," said Lee Jae Myung during his debrief with reporters, after he returned from France where he had met with Trump at the G7 Summit.
(Source: AFP)
11:22:52 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
PM Narendra Modi arrives in New Delhi after concluding two-nation visit to France, Slovakia.
11:12:43 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant says transport workshop targeted in drone attack
According to Russian installed management, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in eastern Ukraine had a large-scale drone attack with at least 14 total drone impacts reported during that time frame on late Thursday and overnight.
There was one fire listed and there was damage done to buildings, but they were not able to provide details or number of casualties from the attack as they are still assessing the damages due to potential additional attacks.
(Source: Reuters)
There was one fire listed and there was damage done to buildings, but they were not able to provide details or number of casualties from the attack as they are still assessing the damages due to potential additional attacks.
(Source: Reuters)
11:06:25 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee to meet Om Birla over rebel MPs
10:51:56 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Rebel MPs are sold-out people obsessed with money: Sanjay Raut
10:45:53 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
NEET UG admit cards already downloaded remain valid, says NTA
10:49:26 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, chaired by Congress MP Dr Shashi Tharoor, to meet today at Parliament House Annexe
Agenda items on the schedule regarding the Committee’s upcoming study tour of Jammu, Srinagar, Kargil & Leh to be held from June 22nd to June 25th, 2026:
(Source: ANI)
- The Committee will first hear a briefing from MEA representatives prior to the study visit.
- The primary focus of the meeting will be - understanding India/China Relations and their future directions with particular attention given to the Indo/China border. Recent developments in India/Pakistan relations with particular attention given to the Indo/Pakistan border.
(Source: ANI)
10:37:21 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Telegram ban: Delhi HC upholds India's temporary ban on Whatsapp rival ahead of NEET re-test
The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the Centre's decision to temporarily restrict access to Telegram until June 22, backing the government's argument that extraordinary measures were necessary to curb the spread of fake NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination papers and exam-related fraud ahead of the June 21 re-test.
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10:22:46 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
This House strongly opposes Karnataka's attempt to construct a dam across the Cauvery at Mekedatu.
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay
10:21:32 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: PM Modi has allocated a budget of over Rs 10,000 crore for railway projects in Bihar
10:19:01 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Indefinite strike by BEST employees disrupts Mumbai bus services, public service hit
The employees at Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) started an indefinite strike on Friday, halting public bus services within the city of Mumbai. Hundreds of thousands of commuters had their daily travel disrupted due to the strike and faced delays and inconveniences throughout Mumbai as a result.
(Source: PTI)
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10:17:10 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Iran to file FIFA complaint over World Cup restrictions
On Thursday, Iranian Football Federation spokesperson said that Iran's World Cup team will file a protest with FIFA alleging travel bans throughout North America.
"Iran National Football Team has had travel restrictions imposed by the tournament organizers despite submitting its schedule adequately in advance and continues to be subject to these travel restrictions during the implementation of its criteria within the Technical Staff," said the spokesperson."
(Source: AFP)
"Iran National Football Team has had travel restrictions imposed by the tournament organizers despite submitting its schedule adequately in advance and continues to be subject to these travel restrictions during the implementation of its criteria within the Technical Staff," said the spokesperson."
(Source: AFP)
09:59:31 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
PM Modi wishes LoP Rahul Gandhi on birthday
09:57:47 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Russian strikes in Ukraine kill two, leave seven requiring medical treatment, officials say
On Friday, Two people were killed and another two wounded after Russia hit the northeastern Ukrainian region of Sumy with bombs, drones and missiles, Ukraine's police said. Another five, including three children, needed medical assistance after Russia hit Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv with bombs, regional governor Oleh Syniehubov said on the Telegram messaging app.
(Source: Reuters)
(Source: Reuters)
10:12:08 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Kerala Budget 2026: New allocations boosts urban transit, women's transport, social security and MSP
- ₹20 crore allocated for preliminary work to establish light metro projects in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode.
- ₹10 crore earmarked for the Indira Guarantee scheme, which aims to provide ₹25 lakh insurance coverage to every family in the state.
- ₹600 crore allocated for the Indira Guarantee scheme, enabling free travel for women on KSRTC buses across Kerala.
- Minimum Support Price (MSP) for natural rubber raised from ₹200 to ₹250 per kg to support rubber farmers and boost the plantation sector.
- ₹200 crore allocated to develop Kerala as an aviation and logistics hub, centered around state's four airports.
(Source: PTI)
09:45:02 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Kerala Budget: "We are committed to creating a ‘Puthuyuga Keralam’ that will improve education and the healthcare sector using modern technology," says CM Satheesan
09:43:00 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Kerala CM VD Satheesan presents maiden UDF budget for 2026-27
Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Friday presented the first state budget of the UDF government for the financial year 2026-27 in the legislative assembly. Satheesan also handles the Finance portfolio. Ahead of the Budget presentation, the Printing Department delivered the printed copies of the Kerala State Budget to the official residence of the Chief Minister.
Additional Chief Secretary of the Finance Department, K R Jyothilal, arrived at the Chief Minister's residence with the printed Budget documents as part of the customary pre-budget exercise.
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Additional Chief Secretary of the Finance Department, K R Jyothilal, arrived at the Chief Minister's residence with the printed Budget documents as part of the customary pre-budget exercise.
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09:31:28 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Early users of Anthropic's Mythos still have access after US order, Bloomberg reports
09:30:18 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
PM Carney lauds Canada's performance in FIFA World Cup match
09:50:34 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Kerala Budget 2026: Govt pledges 'New Kerala' with inclusive growth, sustainable infrastructure development; check highlights
- Under Kerala Budget 2026-27, the state government pledges 'New Kerala' with inclusive growth, sustainable infrastructure development
- Kerala Budget cited severe fiscal stress, hidden liabilities, lower remittances, inflation as key challenges.
- Govt unveils Mission Samudra to build a port-led economy, elevate state as global maritime, economic hub. Kerala CM Satheesan allocates Rs 400 crore for Mission Samudra in Budget 2026-27.
- CM says Kerala govt committed to stimulating economy through broad-based development strategies.
- Kerala Budget allocates Rs 200 crore to turn state into aviation, logistic hub centered around its four airports.
- Kerala to launch Data-based Invest Kerala cell to attract investment by addressing key business bottlenecks.
09:10:38 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
BEST Bus Strike News: Employees stage a protest at Anik Depot in Wadala, stopping buses from operating
09:08:07 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
IND vs AFG: Harshit Rana added to Team India squad for Chennai ODI
09:01:44 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
PM Modi to distribute incentives worth around Rs. 2400 crore under PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
"At 5 PM today, will attend a programme where incentives worth around Rs. 2400 crore will be distributed under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana. This is a part of our efforts to empower our Yuva Shakti with a focus on enhancing job creation and expanding social security," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X.
08:58:18 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to move Assembly resolution against Mekedatu dam (PTI)
08:52:04 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Tulsi Gabbard releases documents exposing how Dr. Fauci provided millions in US taxpayer dollars to fund dangerous research at the Wuhan lab
"Today, on my final day as Director of National Intelligence, I’m releasing never-before-seen communications and documents exposing how Dr. Fauci provided millions in US taxpayer dollars to fund dangerous gain-of-function research at the Wuhan lab, worked with politicized elements within the Intelligence Community to suppress the truth about his actions and hide the virus’ lab-leak origins, and lied to Congress while under oath in 2024. It’s time you know the truth," Tulsi Gabbard said in a post on X.
The documents expose Fauci’s direct role in influencing and manipulating IC assessments on COVID-19, and how Fauci lied to Congress in 2024, when under oath he denied knowledge of or participation in discussions with intelligence officials about viral research.
The documents expose Fauci’s direct role in influencing and manipulating IC assessments on COVID-19, and how Fauci lied to Congress in 2024, when under oath he denied knowledge of or participation in discussions with intelligence officials about viral research.
08:48:32 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
PM Modi sends warm birthday wishes to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
08:43:54 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Kerala Budget 2026: CM & Finance Minister VD Satheesan all set to present the UDF government's first budget
08:35:41 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage, beating South Korea 1-0
08:35:05 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Shreyanka Patil forced out of the T20 World Cup due to injury
Shreyanka Patil has been forced out of the T20 World Cup due to injury with India naming her replacement, ICC said.
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Prema Rawat as a replacement for Shreyanka Patil in the India squad.
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Prema Rawat as a replacement for Shreyanka Patil in the India squad.
08:28:42 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Aurobindo Pharma obtains US FTC approval For Lannett acquisition
08:27:50 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Tokyo school fire: Flightradar24 shares glimpse of Tokyo Fire Department & other helicopters near a fire at an elementary school
08:27:01 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Fire breaks out at Tokyo primary school, several rescued
A fire broke out at a primary school in northern Tokyo, with rescue work underway, Japanese broadcaster NTV reported.
The fire likely started in the music room on the fourth floor of the school, and dozens of fire trucks have been deployed, the report said. Three students have been rescued so far, while it was not immediately clear whether there are any casualties.
The fire likely started in the music room on the fourth floor of the school, and dozens of fire trucks have been deployed, the report said. Three students have been rescued so far, while it was not immediately clear whether there are any casualties.
08:24:32 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Mangolpuri fire news: Blaze breaks out at Delhi's furniture market; 6 shops damaged
Mangolpuri fire incident news: A fire broke out at a furniture market in Delhi's Mangolpuri area in the early hours of Friday, damaging six shops and a tempo, a Delhi Fire Service official told PTI. The DFS received a call about the blaze at the furniture market in S-Block, Mangolpuri, at 3 am.
Several fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flames. The officials said that the fire was brought under control by 5.20 am, and cooling operations continued.
The official confirmed that the incident did not lead to any casualties.
Several fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flames. The officials said that the fire was brought under control by 5.20 am, and cooling operations continued.
The official confirmed that the incident did not lead to any casualties.
08:18:13 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
BEST bus staff stage protest at Dharavi depot
Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus staff stage a protest at the Dharavi depot demanding a salary hike and fulfilment of other related grievances.
A heavy police force is deployed on the spot.
A heavy police force is deployed on the spot.
07:51:10 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Kerala Budget news: Copies of the Budget 2026-27 handed over to CM VD Satheesan ahead of its formal presentation in the State Assembly
07:47:14 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hits Afghanistan, NCS says
07:46:17 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Gujarat Police conduct large-scale disposal drive to destroy seized illegal liquor worth crores
07:44:22 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Starmer rival wins key UK by-election which may trigger bid to oust PM
Keir Starmer's rival won key UK by-election which may trigger bid to oust the prime minister.
07:43:51 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
India rejects OIC comments on J&K, says region will always remain an integral and inalienable part of the country
First secretary at the permanent mission of India to the United Nations, Anupama Singh spoke at the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council on the recent OIC comments.
Singh said, "India is compelled to exercise its right of reply in response to the differences made to it by Pakistan and the OIC. We categorically reject the baseless and malicious allegations made by Pakistan. We also categorically reject the references to J&K made by the OIC. Pakistan's propaganda is designed to mask its domestic failures and support for terrorism. Its misuse of the OIC coordinator's role only reinforces this deception."
"We have no desire to dignify such propaganda, however, we would like to make a few points. For the record, Jammu and Kashmir was, is, and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India. The only unresolved issue is Pakistan's illegal occupation of Indian territories and their return. Pakistan's propaganda cannot obscure the reality of repression in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir..." she added.
Singh said, "India is compelled to exercise its right of reply in response to the differences made to it by Pakistan and the OIC. We categorically reject the baseless and malicious allegations made by Pakistan. We also categorically reject the references to J&K made by the OIC. Pakistan's propaganda is designed to mask its domestic failures and support for terrorism. Its misuse of the OIC coordinator's role only reinforces this deception."
"We have no desire to dignify such propaganda, however, we would like to make a few points. For the record, Jammu and Kashmir was, is, and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India. The only unresolved issue is Pakistan's illegal occupation of Indian territories and their return. Pakistan's propaganda cannot obscure the reality of repression in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir..." she added.
07:30:50 AM IST, 19 Jun 2026
Russia Ukraine war: Zelenskiy says Kyiv would need fuel and 300 missiles if war extends
Ukraine wants to end the war with Russia before winter through diplomacy and pressure on Moscow, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, adding that if the fighting continues longer, Ukraine will need a winter assistance package such as gas, diesel fuel and energy equipment and a missile package of at least 300 missiles.