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JCO, 3 soldiers hurt in accidental blast along LoC in Jammu & Kashmir’s Rajouri

Times of India - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:28
Four Army personnel, including a JCO and three jawans, were injured in an accidental landmine blast during a patrol near the LoC in Rajouri district. The explosion occurred during an area domination exercise in a forward area, with displaced mines due to rain cited as a potential cause.
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Is Lok Sabha Speaker opposed to Rahul Gandhi’s Kota visit, asks Ashok Gehlot

Hindu - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:28
He said the functionaries linked to the office of Lok Sabha Speaker were pressuring coaching institutes, paying guest accommodations and guesthouse operators to discourage students from attending the programme
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Vellore GH observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Hindu - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:27
As part of the event, participants displayed placards with messages on rights of senior citizens
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Six persons held for selling baby in Tirupattur

Hindu - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:24
The police said Shabbir Ahmed, a person with disability and husband of Jabina who was also arrested, learnt about the sale and alerted local police
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Aldon Smith’s death mystery deepens as family probes possible CTE connection

Times of India - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:23
Aldon Smith’s family has launched an investigation into the former NFL star’s sudden death at age 36. According to ESPN, his brain will be examined in Boston for CTE and other trauma-related damage. No official cause of death has been released. The case has renewed discussion about brain injuries in football and the long-term effects of repeated head trauma.
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World suffers from shortage of trust: PM Modi to G7 leaders

Hindu - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:21
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump greet each other against a backdrop of strained India-U.S. ties; the two leaders are scheduled to meet on Wednesday
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After residents’ petition to Collector, six TASMAC outlets in Vellore, Ranipet and Tirupattur to be relocated

Hindu - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:20
After a consultative meeting with local police and revenue officials on alternative accommodation of identified outlets by the District Collector, these outlets will be shifted. Paperwork for the relocation has begun
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1.63 crores voters need not to submit any document: Jharkhand CEO

Hindu - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:08
SIR process will formally begin in Jharkhand on June 30, with by house-to-house visit by BLOs
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Record surge in women patronage in KSRTC on Priyadarshini scheme’s inaugural day

Hindu - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:08
On June 15, the KSRTC saw 13.29 lakh women passengers use its services, of which zero-fare tickets were issued to 7.83 lakh women. The KSRTC incurs a revenue loss of ₹2.20 crore on the first day following the launch of the scheme.
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Census 2027: 23 states, UTs complete first phase of houselisting; 8 more underway

Times of India - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:06
Houslisting operations for Census 2027 are progressing, with 23 states and Union Territories completing this initial phase. Himachal Pradesh recently began its field operations, while Kerala and Nagaland launched self-enumeration. This digital-first census aims for comprehensive coverage, collecting data on housing and household details through a structured questionnaire.
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UP, Gujarat, Jharkhand, 10 other States record revenue surplus in FY25: CAG report

Hindu - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:05
Of the 18 States that targeted revenue surplus, nine achieved the target, while Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Mizoram, and Telangana ended up being revenue deficit in 2024-25.
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G7 Summit: Modi holds talks with Canada’s Carney, aims to visit Canada by year end, sign trade deal soon

Hindu - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:04
The two countries have been negotiating a free trade agreement, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visiting Canada last month with a delegation of over 100 industry representatives
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Tripura Congress lodges complaint against CRPF over ‘assault of youth Congress members’

Hindu - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:02
Senior party leaders have also demanded action against the CRPF jawans who allegedly used abusive language against the workers at a NEET protest rally
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329 million children in India exposed to extreme heat: UNICEF report

Times of India - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 18:00
A UN report reveals 92% of Indian children face extreme heat, with 89 million exposed to heatwaves. While India has Heat Action Plans, they lack child-specific measures. India's high hazard exposure score, especially for extreme heat and air pollution, highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions to protect young lives.
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TMC MP Saugata Roy threatens breach of privilege motion against rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar

Hindu - Tue, 06/16/2026 - 17:56
Mr. Roy accuses Ms. Dastidar of breaking rules after she discussed Parliamentary standing committee meet with media; she blamed former TMC government for rampant child trafficking, marriage in W.B.
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