Midland, Texas Shooting Highlights News Updates: Suspect dead after 1 killed, 9 hospitalised, officials say
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Midland, Texas Shooting Highlights News Updates: Suspect dead after 1 killed, 9 hospitalised, officials say.
Midland, Texas Shooting Highlights News Updates: Suspect dead after 1 killed, 9 hospitalised, officials say.
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An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi carrying around 180 passengers was delayed because someone made a false bomb threat about the aircraft on Friday. Security was called to check out a piece of tissue found in the toilet that said "bomb." They reported finding no real bomb, so investigations will continue for legal and security reasons.
Renowned Indian shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana has passed away at the age of 49, leaving the country's sporting fraternity in mourning. According to an earlier TOI report, Rana was hospitalised last week after falling ill on a flight returning from Germany. The sportsman was in Munich for the ISSF World Cup and later underwent a surgery in New Delhi.
Three people were killed after a massive fire broke out in a building in Delhi's Tughlakabad Extension area during the early hours of Friday, news agency ANI reported. Firefighters rushed to the spot and launched rescue and firefighting operations. The cause of the blaze was not immediately known, and further details were awaited.
Other top stories:
An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi carrying around 180 passengers was delayed because someone made a false bomb threat about the aircraft on Friday. Security was called to check out a piece of tissue found in the toilet that said "bomb." They reported finding no real bomb, so investigations will continue for legal and security reasons.
Renowned Indian shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana has passed away at the age of 49, leaving the country's sporting fraternity in mourning. According to an earlier TOI report, Rana was hospitalised last week after falling ill on a flight returning from Germany. The sportsman was in Munich for the ISSF World Cup and later underwent a surgery in New Delhi.
Three people were killed after a massive fire broke out in a building in Delhi's Tughlakabad Extension area during the early hours of Friday, news agency ANI reported. Firefighters rushed to the spot and launched rescue and firefighting operations. The cause of the blaze was not immediately known, and further details were awaited.
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01:07:12 AM IST, 13 Jun 2026
Here's the wrap for today:
- Mayor says shooting in Midland, Texas, leaves 1 dead, 9 in hospital as police are in standoff with suspect
- Officials say suspect is dead after a shooting that killed 1 person and sent 9 more to hospital in Midland, Texas
- Midland shooting leaves 1 dead, 9 hospitalised
- Cyber case: CID summons Abhishek Banerjee
- Govt hikes onion procurement rate to Rs 16.5/kg
- RBI forex steps to cut banks' overseas borrowing costs
- Yogi takes cognisance of Unnao Expressway accident
- Defence budget hit Rs 8 lakh cr: Rajnath Singh
- Delhi HC sets June 19 hearing in Salman plea
- India's forex reserves drop $711 million to $681.61 billion: RBI data
- Odisha announces free education till PG level
- AI171 probe follows national, global norms: Min
- Nestlé India rejects MAGGI infestation claims
- Boeing says supporting AI 171 crash probe
- TMC rebel MP's to meet LS speaker Om Birla on Monday, to demand status of 'real TMC': Dissident MP Jagdish Basunia
10:43:32 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Midland shooting: 1 dead, 9 hurt; suspect dead
Officials say suspect is dead after a shooting that killed 1 person and sent 9 more to hospital in Midland, Texas, reports AP
10:24:00 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Temperatures dip; thunderstorms, rainfall likely in Rajasthan
The meteorological department has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall at several places in Rajasthan, offering likely relief to people from the prevailing intense heat conditions.
09:55:40 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Railways speeds up tech-driven recruitment: Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews RRB (Railway Recruitment Board) Recruitment process.
More transparency, accuracy and faster completion of recruitment processes emphasized
All Departmental Examinations now conducted through CBT (Computer-Based Test); Railways to expand tablet-based Testing: Ashwini Vaishnaw
43,781 candidatesgiven Railway employment in FY 2025-26 as Indian Railways accelerates recruitment through structured and technology-driven process
18,799 Assistant Loco Pilots, 14,298 Technicians and 1,376 Paramedical Staff recruited by Railways in last fiscal
Vacancy notifications under annual recruitment calendar well received by candidates: Ashwini Vaishnaw
More transparency, accuracy and faster completion of recruitment processes emphasized
All Departmental Examinations now conducted through CBT (Computer-Based Test); Railways to expand tablet-based Testing: Ashwini Vaishnaw
43,781 candidatesgiven Railway employment in FY 2025-26 as Indian Railways accelerates recruitment through structured and technology-driven process
18,799 Assistant Loco Pilots, 14,298 Technicians and 1,376 Paramedical Staff recruited by Railways in last fiscal
Vacancy notifications under annual recruitment calendar well received by candidates: Ashwini Vaishnaw
09:44:21 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Mayor says shooting in Midland, Texas, leaves 1 dead, 9 in hospital as police are in standoff with suspect, reports AP.
09:22:30 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay returns to Chennai after three-day Delhi visit
08:14:27 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Cyber case: CID summons Abhishek Banerjee
CID summons TMC national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on 16th June in connection with a cyber-related case which was later taken up by the agency.
08:01:41 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Govt hikes onion procurement rate to Rs 16.5/kg
The government has raised the onion procurement price under its buffer stock programme to Rs 16.50 per kg with effect from Saturday, from Rs 15.80 per kg currently, as part of its efforts to boost farmers' income. Farmers in Maharashtra are seeking a procurement rate of Rs 30 per kg in view of high input costs in the state, the country's largest onion-producing region.
07:39:16 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
RBI forex steps to cut banks' overseas borrowing costs
The RBI's recent measures to incentivise overseas borrowings could lower funding costs for banks by 2-2.50 per cent through the external commercial borrowing (ECB) route, helping lenders raise resources at cheaper rates while improving liquidity conditions, according to a report.
07:23:18 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Cabinet Secretary reviews NEET re-exam preparedness
Cabinet Secretary Dr. T. V. Somanathan today reviewed the preparedness for the NEET re-examination in a meeting with the Director General, National Testing Agency (NTA).
During the review, the Cabinet Secretary emphasized the need for ensuring a smooth, transparent and secure conduct of the re-examination through close coordination among all concerned stakeholders. The NEET re-examination is scheduled to be held on 21st June 2026.
The Cabinet Secretary stated that “The Central Government, State Governments and District administration are working together in close coordination, to ensure smooth conduct of the NEET re-examination. The full might and weight of the law will fall on any person trying in any manner to distort, disrupt or tamper with the integrity or smooth conduct of the re-examination.”
Shri Somanathan reviewed the arrangements with the Secretaries of the Central Government and relevant agencies on 1st June 2026. Subsequently, on 4 June 2026, he also held a review meeting with the Chief Secretaries of the State Governments to assess the preparedness and progress of the arrangements.
These meetings are aimed at ensuring effective coordination, strengthening preparedness and maintaining the integrity and credibility of the NEET re-examination process.
During the review, the Cabinet Secretary emphasized the need for ensuring a smooth, transparent and secure conduct of the re-examination through close coordination among all concerned stakeholders. The NEET re-examination is scheduled to be held on 21st June 2026.
The Cabinet Secretary stated that “The Central Government, State Governments and District administration are working together in close coordination, to ensure smooth conduct of the NEET re-examination. The full might and weight of the law will fall on any person trying in any manner to distort, disrupt or tamper with the integrity or smooth conduct of the re-examination.”
Shri Somanathan reviewed the arrangements with the Secretaries of the Central Government and relevant agencies on 1st June 2026. Subsequently, on 4 June 2026, he also held a review meeting with the Chief Secretaries of the State Governments to assess the preparedness and progress of the arrangements.
These meetings are aimed at ensuring effective coordination, strengthening preparedness and maintaining the integrity and credibility of the NEET re-examination process.
06:44:23 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Cabinet Secy reviews NEET re-exam readiness
Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan reviews preparedness for NEET re-examination with National Testing Agency's director general
06:31:32 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Yogi takes cognisance of Unnao Expressway accident
Uttar Pradesh CMO says - Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the road accident on the Ganga Expressway in Unnao district.
The Chief Minister expressed condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased.
The Chief Minister directed officials to reach the site immediately and expedite relief operations.
The Chief Minister spoke to the families of the deceased and issued instructions to provide all possible assistance.
The Chief Minister wished the injured a speedy recovery.
The Chief Minister expressed condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased.
The Chief Minister directed officials to reach the site immediately and expedite relief operations.
The Chief Minister spoke to the families of the deceased and issued instructions to provide all possible assistance.
The Chief Minister wished the injured a speedy recovery.
06:01:35 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Hyderabad
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05:58:54 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Delhi HC sets June 19 hearing in Salman plea
Delhi HC fixes June 19 for next hearing on Salman Khan's plea claiming violation of personality rights by makers of film "Kala Hiran"
05:21:55 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
India's forex reserves drop
India's forex reserves drop $711 million to $681.61 billion, according to RBI data
05:16:15 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Odisha announces free education till PG level
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces free education from kindergarten to post-graduate levels in govt schools, colleges
05:08:54 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
AI171 probe follows national, global norms: Min
Probe into AI171 plane accident continues with diligence, professionalism, in line with national, int'l procedures: Civil Aviation Min
04:54:12 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Nestlé India rejects MAGGI infestation claims
Nestlé India Spokesperson says, "We categorically reject the allegations circulating on media basis an unverified account regarding the presence of infestation, allegedly on MAGGI noodles. We are yet to receive the complaint sample from the Complainant as the account is unreachable. A detailed representation, supported by all relevant facts, quality records from batch and market samples, test reports, has already been submitted to the competent authorities.
Nestlé India maintains stringent quality and food safety standards across its manufacturing operations. We remain fully transparent with the authorities and are confident that the facts and evidence will conclusively establish the truth of the matter.
We have performed our quality analysis on batch and market samples, for a comprehensive investigation to FSSAI Accredited lab and the report confirms with the quality standards including confirmation of absence of infestation of any nature."
Nestlé India maintains stringent quality and food safety standards across its manufacturing operations. We remain fully transparent with the authorities and are confident that the facts and evidence will conclusively establish the truth of the matter.
We have performed our quality analysis on batch and market samples, for a comprehensive investigation to FSSAI Accredited lab and the report confirms with the quality standards including confirmation of absence of infestation of any nature."
04:53:17 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Boeing says supporting AI 171 crash probe
AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad: Boeing issues a statement - "Our thoughts remain with the families & loved ones of those who lost their lives on flight 171, & with Air India & with everyone affected by this tragedy. We continue to support the investigation led by AAIB of India."
04:28:42 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Air India plans to downsize with owner Tata balking at losses
Air India Ltd. is looking to defer aircraft deliveries, cut flights and postpone expansion plans after majority owner Tata Group instructed the carrier to focus on reducing its record losses, according to people familiar with the matter. The change in strategy is an abrupt pivot from an ambitious growth plan. It reflects the loss of confidence in an airline that suffered a fatal crash a year ago and has since incurred an annual loss equivalent to about $3 billion.
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04:15:15 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
India's retail inflation quickens to 3.93% in May amid high food & fuel prices
India's retail inflation accelerated to 3.93% in May as food and fuel prices firmed amid the escalating conflict in West Asia. However, India's retail inflation print in May stayed below the Reserve Bank of India's 4% medium-term target for the 16th straight months. Data released on Friday showed consumer inflation rising from 3.48% in April but it stayed short of a Reuters projection of 4%. May's retail inflation print marked the highest inflation reading under India’s revamped CPI series launched in January this year with a revised consumption basket and new base year.
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04:24:57 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Kane Williamson retires from international cricket; signs off as New Zealand's highest run scorer
New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, ending a long 16-year career.
Announcement of Williamson’s retirement was posted on X by BLACKCAPS, the official handle of New Zealand‘s national men’s cricket team. “The decision had been on his mind for some time but that he now felt it was the right moment to step away from the international stage” said the 35-year old, who made his debut in 2010.
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Announcement of Williamson’s retirement was posted on X by BLACKCAPS, the official handle of New Zealand‘s national men’s cricket team. “The decision had been on his mind for some time but that he now felt it was the right moment to step away from the international stage” said the 35-year old, who made his debut in 2010.
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03:36:32 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
CBSE Class XII exam OSM marking matter: Delhi HC rejects reopening of revaluation portal of CBSE
03:19:41 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Fire breaks out at Wellington airport, New Zealand's, disrupting flights
A fire at Wellington Airport on Friday evening saw evacuations of the southwest pier and main terminal building, with emergency services still on scene. Flights into the capital have been temporarily diverted, with no injuries reported.
03:10:41 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Indian envoy visits Tibet to review arrangements for Kailash Manasarovar pilgrims
Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami took a trip to Tibet to review preparations for Indian pilgrims going on the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, marking his first visit to the region since taking up office. The yatra, which resumed last year after a five-year hiatus because of the Covid pandemic and border tensions, will soon be welcoming pilgrims again, later this month.
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03:03:44 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Sex racket busted in central Delhi: 4 rescued, 1 arrested
An alleged sex racket operating from a building in central Delhi’s Paharganj area was busted on Friday, with police rescuing four women and arresting a 29-year-old man, officials said.
The accused, Shahrukh, a resident of Laxmi Nagar, was arrested after a raid at Saran Building on Qutub Road in Paharganj, police said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Rohit Rajbir Singh said that police got “specific information” late on Thursday night about the alleged sex racket running from there.
(Source: PTI)
The accused, Shahrukh, a resident of Laxmi Nagar, was arrested after a raid at Saran Building on Qutub Road in Paharganj, police said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Rohit Rajbir Singh said that police got “specific information” late on Thursday night about the alleged sex racket running from there.
(Source: PTI)
03:02:18 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Sign forgery case: Bengal CID not satisfied with Abhishek's replies, summons him again on June 14
West Bengal CID has summoned TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee for a second round of questioning on June 14. Investigators were reportedly dissatisfied with his responses during previous questioning in an alleged signature forgery case. Banerjee is expected to provide relevant documents. The probe focuses on establishing the authenticity of documents submitted to the Assembly.
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02:45:03 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
LoP Rahul Gandhi: "Three Indians lost their lives in US attacks. And our compromised PM? Not a single word"
02:47:15 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
TMC rebel MP's to meet LS speaker Om Birla on Monday, to demand status of 'real TMC': Dissident MP Jagdish Basunia
Rebel Trinamool Congress MPs plan to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday. They aim to stake a claim for recognition as the 'real TMC' vote group. Nineteen Lok Sabha members reportedly back this faction. The move follows a crisis within the TMC after election defeats and legislator rebellions. This political development is set to unfold in Parliament.
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02:26:50 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath flags off 45 UPSRTC electric buses for Noida, Greater Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar to Jewar airport
02:24:30 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on the Rs 370 biryani row
02:18:50 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
FSSAI takes note of complaints on social media platforms; FSSAI serves notices to KFC, Nestle, Flipkart and Open Secret
02:10:16 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Smriti Irani's name missing from Amethi panchayat voter list; DM orders probe
Former Union Minister Smriti Irani’s name was removed from the panchayat voter list of Medan Mawai village in Amethi district, despite having previously been listed on the Lok Sabha and Assembly electoral rolls for the area, officials confirmed on Friday.
(Source: PTI)
(Source: PTI)
01:58:45 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Is India's economic growth real? Raghuram Rajan says something is off
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan questions India's strong economic growth figures, citing weak corporate investment and declining foreign capital inflows. He argues these factors are difficult to reconcile with official data, suggesting a disconnect between headline numbers and business behavior. Rajan also highlights the lack of a clear economic roadmap and warns of vulnerabilities from the Middle East conflict.
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01:56:29 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Tripura: Two militant groups launch rail-road blockade over Rs 250-crore package demand
On Friday, some members of the two armed groups that signed a cease-fire agreement two years ago launched a 72-hour blockade of both rail and road in West Tripura district demanding the full implementation of an announced Rs 250-crore rehabilitation package from the Central Government.
The blockade was instituted by the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) to disrupt transportation on the National Highways and train services of both Central and State governments.
An NLFT leader said, “We had a meeting yesterday with Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma whereby we reached agreement on some of our demands, but two of our major demands were not met at that time, which required us to stage a blockade on rail and roads”.
(Source: PTI)
The blockade was instituted by the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) to disrupt transportation on the National Highways and train services of both Central and State governments.
An NLFT leader said, “We had a meeting yesterday with Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma whereby we reached agreement on some of our demands, but two of our major demands were not met at that time, which required us to stage a blockade on rail and roads”.
(Source: PTI)
01:52:34 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
On SC rejecting her plea over RS nomination, Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan says, "We all know the EC's stance. I do not wish to make any comment regarding the SC."
01:50:07 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Russia-Ukraine war update: Ukraine to seek additional $20 billion in military aid from allies
Ukrainian defence source on Friday said that Ukraine will request an additional $20 billion in military funding from its allies next week to cement a battlefield advantage over Russia.
(Source: Reuters)
(Source: Reuters)
01:36:39 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
MP Saugata Roy says, "... In my view, switching parties or talking about joining the NDA so soon is unethical"
01:34:36 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
SC points Congress' Meenakshi Natarajan to EC remedy in nomination dispute
The Supreme Court has indicated it generally does not intervene in rejected nomination cases before elections. Candidates usually seek remedies through election law after rejection. The court questioned if it had ever interfered at this nomination scrutiny stage. This stance was taken while hearing a Congress leader's plea against her nomination rejection for Rajya Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh.
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01:30:19 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
LoP Rahul Gandhi on Jaspal Rana's death: He was India's finest shooting champions
01:25:16 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
WFI cracks down on age fraud, disqualifies 500-plus wrestlers at U-17 ranking meet
More than five hundred competitors were barred from the national competition in Gonda. A tightly controlled age verification process based on Aadhaar was conducted by The Wrestling Federation of India. This verification system highlighted the existence of significant discrepancies between birth certificates and Aadhaar data. The Federation is fully dedicated to eliminating all forms of age fraud and providing a level playing field for all true competitors. This enhanced level of age verification will remain part of future age group events.
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01:21:06 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Dehradun on two-day Uttarakhand visit
On Friday, President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Uttarakhand via Jolly Grant Airport for a two-day visit. Upon arriving in Dehradun, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed her. As soon as she arrived at the airport, security was in place for her to get to the Dehradun City. On Saturday the President will be at Indian Military Academy (IMA) located in Dehradun for their Passing Out Parade (PoP).
(Source: ANI)
(Source: ANI)
01:06:15 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
China confirms holding American citizen suspected of spying
China confirms holding American citizen suspected of spying as reported by AFP.
12:59:56 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says the loudest advocate of merging smaller parties with Congress has no connection with Congress or those parties.
12:48:42 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari got into a heated argument with the police trying to detain him during the Congress’s protest at Jantar Mantar. He was eventually dragged into a Police bus and detained.
12:44:20 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
7 more Shigella cases confirmed in Kerala''s Wayanad
Seven more cases of Shigella infection have been confirmed in Wayanad, Kerala, raising the total number of affected students to 16. Health authorities have stepped up surveillance and precautions, saying that all those affected children are “satisfactory”. The outbreak is linked to well-water at a nearby school.
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12:39:27 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
China Foreign Ministry: Nepal Foreign Minister will visit China from June 14-17
China foreign ministry on Friday said that Nepal foreign minister will visit China from June 14-17.
(Source: Reuters)
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12:32:47 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan on her Rajya Sabha nomination rejection says, “Since the matter is sub-judice, under the jurisdiction of the court, and is being heard in the Supreme Court today”
12:29:33 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
On one year of Air India Flight AI 171 Plane Crash In Ahmedabad, Radhika Mishra, daughter of late former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani says, “It’s been a year, we are here to pay our tribute"
12:23:39 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
NEET (UG) 2026 exam time increased; NTA announces key changes for students
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced several candidate-friendly changes for NEET (UG) 2026, including extending the exam duration to 195 minutes and increasing rough-work space in question booklets. The exam, scheduled for June 21, 2026, will run from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM, with the additional time covering mandatory administrative formalities.
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12:22:28 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
We will bring back Tatas in Bengal
- West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari
12:20:46 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
TCS launches India’s first Oracle AI data platform lab and center of excellence in Kolkata
12:15:30 PM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Bomb threat triggers delay in IndiGo’s Lucknow-Delhi flight
A Lucknow-Delhi flight was delayed on Friday after a hoax bomb threat was received shortly before it was to take off, sources said. The IndiGo flight carrying around 180 passengers was scheduled to depart from Lucknow for Delhi at 10.45 am. Sources told PTI the crew of the aircraft received information about a possible bomb threat on board.
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11:56:51 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Body of shooter-coach Jaspal Rana taken from Delhi hospital after death at Max Hospital Saket
11:55:41 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Stone pelting reported on Lucknow–New Delhi Shatabdi Express near Firozabad, 2 arrested
An incident of stone pelting on the Shatabdi Express (Train No. 12003), operating between Lucknow and New Delhi, was reported on June 11 at around 19:18 hrs when the train was approaching Firozabad station in the Prayagraj Division, ANI reported, citing the Ministry of Railways.
As per ANI, the Railway Ministry said that two individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident. Officials added that the accused were identified with the help of CCTV camera footage, which played a key role in tracking and apprehending them.
11:54:20 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Amit Shah chairs meeting for security preparedness for Amarnath Yatra
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review security and operational preparedness for the upcoming annual Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled to begin on July 3, PTI reported on Friday, citing officials.
The meeting focused on ensuring robust security arrangements, smooth crowd management, and coordination among multiple agencies ahead of the pilgrimage, which sees participation of thousands of devotees each year.
11:41:17 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Russia- Ukraine war update: Three civilians dead in latest Russia, Ukraine strikes
On Friday, officials stated that three people were killed in border areas along the Russia-Ukraine border when they continued to exchange artillery rounds overnight in the ongoing fight that has dragged on for months. In Russia, two people were killed and two others injured as a result of the Ukrainian strike on Suzemka in the Bryansk region, according to a Telegram post by the acting governor of the Bryansk region, Egor Kovalchuk.
In Ukraine, the head of Ukraine Railways confirmed that a 44-year-old woman died while attempting to reach a shelter during a drone strike in the Sumy region, while a train station employee was wounded in the same strike according to Oleksandr Pertsovkyi.
Separately, three additional people suffered injuries as a result of other strikes in the Mykolaiv region in southern Ukraine.
Kyiv has dramatically increased its strikes against military targets deep within Russia over the past several months, as a result of the almost daily artillery shelling of its territory by Moscow since February 2022 when Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine.
(Source: AFP)
In Ukraine, the head of Ukraine Railways confirmed that a 44-year-old woman died while attempting to reach a shelter during a drone strike in the Sumy region, while a train station employee was wounded in the same strike according to Oleksandr Pertsovkyi.
Separately, three additional people suffered injuries as a result of other strikes in the Mykolaiv region in southern Ukraine.
Kyiv has dramatically increased its strikes against military targets deep within Russia over the past several months, as a result of the almost daily artillery shelling of its territory by Moscow since February 2022 when Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine.
(Source: AFP)
11:39:53 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Tata Motors PV to increase prices of its cars & SUVs, both ICE & EV by up to 1.5%, effective July 1, 2026
11:39:27 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
US 'specifically' asked India to buy Russian oil in 2022, says EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India began purchasing large volumes of Russian oil after the outbreak of the Ukraine war in 2022 because it was available and affordable, adding that the United States had "specifically asked" New Delhi to continue buying Russian crude to help stabilize global energy markets.
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11:34:21 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Congress to hold 'Satyagraha' at Jantar Mantar against ECI over Meenakshi Natarajan nomination rejection
On Friday, the Congress Party announced a 'Satyagraha' protest against the Election Commission of India for rejecting the nomination of their party member, Meenakshi Natarajan, to run in the by-elections for the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh. The protest will take place at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi at 10 AM.
This comes after the election commission of India rejected her nomination papers based on alleged irregularities in her election affidavit, which Congress alleges are unfair.
(Source: ANI)
This comes after the election commission of India rejected her nomination papers based on alleged irregularities in her election affidavit, which Congress alleges are unfair.
(Source: ANI)
11:26:36 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Cong President Mallikarjun Kharge on Jasapal Rana's death: He even delved in public service to work for his state of Uttarakhand
11:22:24 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar says, "The rift between the members of TMC, especially the MPs, has now widened."
11:19:06 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Russia-Ukraine update: Drone attack injure three in Russia's Tatarstan, hit industrial sites, regional head says
According to the regional government head Rustam Minnikhanov via Telegram on Friday, there were three injuries as a result of a drone strike on an apartment building in Tatarstan's central Russian region, while also targeting industrial facilities. However, the regional government stated that production was not halted at either plant mentioned above, but failed to provide any details regarding industry plants specifically located within the Tatarstan region. Tatarstan has many oil refining and chemical manufacturing sites located in its borders.
(Source: Reuters)
(Source: Reuters)
11:20:12 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
FIR filed against comedian Pranit More, others over alleged obscene and objectionable remarks on women by Maharashtra Cyber
Maharashtra Cyber has filed a case against comedian Pranit More and others. The FIR concerns allegedly obscene and objectionable content shared online. Videos circulating on social media platforms reportedly feature offensive remarks about women, consent, and deceased individuals. Summons have been issued to More, Jangra, and Pawar for questioning. The investigation is ongoing to identify all involved parties.
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10:42:31 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
DM Rajnath Singh mourns Jaspal Rana's death, says he was an incredibly down-to-earth, simple, and kind-hearted person.
10:29:12 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
PM Narendra Modi on Jaspal Rana's death: He brought immense glory to the nation
10:25:56 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Fire at rubber stamp manufacturing factory in Ghaziabad, no casualties
A major fire broke out at a rubber stamp manufacturing factory in Hindon Vihar area of Ghaziabad and was brought under control after over three hours, officials said on Friday. No casualties have been reported in the blaze that broke out on Thursday afternoon. Chief Fire Officer Rahul Pal said the fire was reported around 2:05 pm on Thursday following which seven fire tenders from Kotwali, Vaishali and Sahibabad fire stations were rushed to the spot.
(Source: PTI)
(Source: PTI)
10:16:17 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Tata Sons board meeting: Noel Tata, Chairman of Tata Trusts, enters the Bombay House
10:12:40 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: South Korea beat Czech Republic in their World Cup opener
South Korea got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start by beating the Czech Republic 2-1 Thursday after finally converting some of the many chances they created. Until the 80th-minute mark it seemed that the Czechs would punish the Koreans' wastefulness, but substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the decisive goal in a Guadalajara stadium that was far from full.
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10:06:47 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
72-hour road and rail blockade underway in Agartala as ATTF and NLFT returnees press for pending rehabilitation benefits.
10:03:04 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Jaspal Rana Death: Manu Bhaker's mentor, Indian shooting stalwart passes away at 49
Renowned Indian shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana has passed away at the age of 49, leaving the country's sporting fraternity in mourning. According to an earlier TOI report, Rana was hospitalised last week after falling ill on a flight returning from Germany. The sportsman was in Munich for the ISSF World Cup and later underwent a surgery in New Delhi.
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09:48:38 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
19 TMC MPs including Sayoni Ghosh and Satabdi Roy sign dissent note to speaker
19 MPs breakaway from TMC as of Friday , including senior leaders Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and Satabdi Roy. This move comes amid growing internal tensions within the TMC following the party's underwhelming performance in the recent West Bengal Assembly elections, which has reportedly led to a widening rift between the party veterans and the central leadership headed by Mamata Banerjee.
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09:19:45 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Tata Sons board meeting: Harish Manwani reaches Bombay House
09:03:54 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Mukesh Ambani visits Tirumala temple with Anant, Radhika
08:46:42 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Tughlakabad fire: 3 dead, 2 critical after smoke traps residents
Three people, including a 22-year-old man and two women, were killed and two others remain in critical condition after a fire broke out in a five-storey residential building in Delhi's Tughlakabad Extension in the early hours of Friday, according to Delhi Police, as per ANI.
Police said a PCR call regarding the incident was received at Govindpuri police station at 2:24 am. In a coordinated rescue operation, eight residents trapped by heavy smoke were evacuated and shifted to Safdarjung Hospital and the AIIMS Trauma Centre. Further investigation is underway.
08:45:24 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Tughlakabad extension fire: Blaze from parked vehicles engulfs six-storey building
A fire that broke out among vehicles parked on the ground floor of a residential building in Delhi's Tughlakabad Extension spread through all six levels of the structure, prompting a major rescue operation in which eight people were evacuated, according to Delhi Fire Service officials, ANI reported.
Assistant Divisional Officer Yashwant Meena said the fire originated in three scooters, two motorcycles and a bicycle parked in the building's ground-floor parking area. While the ground, first and second floors were completely gutted, the upper floors sustained partial damage. Firefighters rescued two girls trapped on the terrace after cutting open a locked gate and shifted them to hospital with the help of CATS and PCR teams.
08:42:42 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Fire breaks out at Bhopal's Halalpura firecracker market
08:41:43 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Amit Shah to review Amarnath Yatra preparedness in Delhi at 11 am
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting in New Delhi on Friday to review preparedness for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, ANI reported. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, CRPF Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh and other senior officials are expected to attend the meeting, according to the news agency.
08:15:52 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
19 TMC MPs sent names to Speaker's Office: Report
Nineteen Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs who are reportedly part of a breakaway group submitted their names to the Lok Sabha Speaker's Office on May 18, ANI reported on Friday, citing sources. According to the sources, the list contains 19 of the 20 MPs associated with the faction.
The names shared by the sources are:
- Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar
- Satabdi Roy
- Bapi Haldar
- Dr. Sharmila Sarkar
- Prasun Bandyopadhyay
- Jagadish Barma Basunia
- Asit Kumar Mal
- Arup Chakraborty
- Rachna Banerjee
- Saayoni Ghosh
- Khalilur Rahaman
- Abu Taher Khan
- Yusuf Pathan
- Mitali Bag
- Mala Roy
- Kalipada Soren
- Deepak Adhikari
- June Malia
- Partha Bhowmick
08:11:05 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Tughlakabad fire: Two-wheelers caught fire before blasts, says witness
08:04:49 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
3 killed, 8 injured in Tughlakabad building fire; vehicles suspected
- Fire broke out around 2:35 am in a residential building in Delhi's Tughlakabad area.
- Three people were killed and eight injured in the blaze, with the injured shifted to AIIMS Trauma Centre and nearby hospitals.
- Six people were rescued by Delhi Fire Service personnel during the operation.
- Vehicles parked inside the building are suspected to have triggered the fire, according to preliminary findings.
- The fire was brought under control by 3:45 am and extinguished by 4 am, though rescue operations continued afterward.
(Source: ANI)
07:43:44 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Elderly couple rescued from smoke-filled flat in Noida Sector 49
07:40:22 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
India restricts fuel sales to commercial users amid supply concerns
India has barred commercial consumers from purchasing petrol and diesel at retail fuel stations and imposed limits on daily diesel purchases, as the government moves to prevent local shortages amid supply-chain disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
07:40:17 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Mexico beat nine-man South Africa 2-0 in World Cup opener
Mexico made a winning start to the FIFA World Cup, defeating nine-man South Africa 2-0 at the iconic Estadio Azteca on Thursday as the biggest-ever edition of football's showpiece tournament got underway before a jubilant home crowd.
07:37:10 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026
Several bikes, scooter charred in Delhi Tughlakabad building fire
07:34:47 AM IST, 12 Jun 2026