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He said the Trinamool Congress secured nearly 41% of the votes in West Bengal in the recent Assembly elections despite what he described as attempts by the BJP to misuse central agencies

The Indian Air Force is actively participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia's Northern Territory, a major multinational aerial wargame. Alongside over 100 aircraft and thousands of personnel from 20 nations, the IAF will engage in complex combat scenarios, emphasizing night-time flying. This exercise, a cornerstone of international air cooperation, allows for vital skill exchange and operational integration.

In a social media post, Mr. Annamalai criticised the arrangements made by the Ministry of Education for the NEET re-test scheduled for June 21.

Born in Auckland to Punjabi parents, the 27-year-old Sarpreet made his World Cup debut in the politically-charged match and had a few attempts at the Iranian goal

The project aimed to foster cultural dialogue through visual art and offer Slovak artists an opportunity to explore and interpret "Varanasi," one of the world's oldest living cities and a timeless symbol of India's spiritual heritage

Jairam Ramesh says the move is aimed at engineering two-thirds majority for the NDA in the Lok Sabha.

A high-speed road-cleaning machine in China has gone viral for its impressive efficiency and futuristic design, clearing debris at up to 80 km/h with minimal traffic disruption. This innovation highlights China's expanding use of robotics beyond industrial settings, with a new household robot also demonstrated performing domestic chores.

In a decisive effort to safeguard students from potential scams, the National Testing Agency has put a temporary hold on Telegram. This action comes as a response to rampant misuse of the platform by fraudsters distributing counterfeit NEET exam papers.

In his video message on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said an edict had been issued against him over the video, claiming that it featured him and that it was not AI-generated

Aircraft with over 180 passengers took off at 7.40 am from Kannur airport, but around two hours into the flight, the pilots saw an engine warning light and decided to return, say airport sources

Mamata Banerjee faction claims that the invitation was sent at 2 p.m. on June 15 asking party General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee to meet the Speaker by 4 p.m. the same day, while he was being interrogated by the Enforcement Directorate in Kolkata

Away from the cricket pitch, Virat Kohli is cherishing family time during his injury recovery. Viral photos show the star batter enjoying a relaxed outdoor outing with his son Akaay and wife Anushka Sharma. Kohli is rehabilitating a hamstring tear sustained during the IPL final and is expected back for the England series.

The BJP-led NDA does not have the numbers in the State Assembly to make BJP-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani a winner in the polls, unless there is cross-voting, a ruling party legislator said

Party legislators said a decision on contesting both seats would be taken soon and authorised JMM president Soren to finalise the candidates’ names

Ukraine has struck an oil refinery in Moscow's region with a drone, causing damage. President Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine's extended strike capabilities, emphasizing this as a response to Russian attacks and a means to pressure Moscow to end the war. This incident marks a significant escalation in Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian energy infrastructure, impacting fuel production.

In a Facebook post, the first-time MLA from Perambra says that while attending public functions was part of her responsibilities as a people’s representative, there has been a growing trend of individuals entering events in the name of media and filming without proper authorisation or identification

Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the first-of-its-kind “film challenge” portal seeks to promote tourism, culture, creativity, and the MSME sector

Budget expected to provide roadmap for UDF’s ‘Indira Guarantee’ of providing monthly stipend of ₹1,000 to college-going girls

The Vizianagaram body said it had petitioned the Superintendent of Police, citing the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act

Health Minister K. Muraleedharan blames poor monsoon cleaning for current Shigella outbreak in Kerala