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In a dramatic development, 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs informed Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla that their group has merged with NCPI — which is registered in West Bengal’s Howrah and had contested a few seats in the 2023 Tripura assembly elections — and that they will be backing the BJP-led NDA. Incidentally, “to save your rights, reject political turncoats” was one of the slogans of NCPI.

Adoption of an innovation roadmap to deepen cooperation in critical and emerging technology, launch of an economic security dialogue, another working group for AI governance and a declaration to double bilateral trade in the next five years were among the 13 outcomes announced after the meeting. Both sides also looked to ramp up defence cooperation, consistent with India’s Make in India initiative.

A software engineer's life was tragically cut short at a farmhouse party in Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri. Gandla Ramu was discovered lifeless in a swimming pool following an alleged altercation during a team outing. While police have registered a murder case based on the father's complaint, the exact cause of death awaits the post-mortem report.

The researchers argue that as people increasingly rely on AI systems to write, analyse information and make decisions, they may become less capable of performing those tasks independently. More worryingly, they suggest that the effects may become apparent only after significant damage has already occurred. “The longer they go unaddressed, the less capacity remains to address them,” the paper warns.

Ahead of TMC rebel MPs’ meeting the speaker to seek recognition as “real TMC”, MPs from party chief Mamata Banerjee’s camp Kirti Azad and Sagarika Ghosh submitted Abhishek’s letter — dated June 10, sent through email earlier — at Birla’s residence here, arguing the Constitution does not permit formation of a separate group within an existing political party.

Pune's Air Force Station and civilian airport face a grave bird strike threat due to persistent civic negligence. Open garbage dumping and unscientific waste management create ideal bird habitats, increasing collision risks. Despite repeated warnings and documented incidents, the Pune Municipal Corporation's failure to enforce cleanliness poses a significant aviation safety and national security hazard.

According to Highway Patrol Sergeant Justin Ewing, the aircraft was transporting skydivers when it went down. Emergency services received reports at around 11.30am local time that a plane had crashed and caught fire. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control, but Ewing described the scene as "brutal". The aircraft came down in a field next to the airport, prompting authorities to close nearby roads as a precaution.

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A 22-year-old man in Kanpur allegedly died by suicide after his pet fish perished due to a prolonged power outage. His family reported he was deeply attached to the aquarium inhabitants. The incident occurred in the Cantonment area, with police investigating the death, which appears to be a suicide. The body has been sent for post-mortem.

Mandhana's 68 off 44 balls and Richa Ghosh's 34 from 17 deliveries helped India post 170 for 6 after being asked to bat. In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 106 in 17 overs, with Muneeba Ali's 41 off 35 balls being their highest score.

A record-breaking crowd of 18,814 witnessed India's dominant victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston, setting a new attendance record for a Women's T20 World Cup group-stage match. Smriti Mandhana's 68 and Deepti Sharma's career-best 5/10 propelled India to a commanding 64-run win, highlighting the growing popularity of women's cricket and the India-Pakistan rivalry.

An old July 2025 video of Clavicular resurfaced on X on June 14, 2026. In the clip, he talked about moving to Miami, building a business, and enjoying club life. Many people noticed that parts of that vision later became reality. The video has sparked discussion about his career, appearance changes, business ventures, and the path he has taken since then.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared India's readiness to decisively counter security threats, granting armed forces full autonomy against terrorism. He criticized past governments' soft approach, highlighting current freedom to eliminate terrorists, even across borders. Singh also lauded Maharana Pratap as a symbol of national pride and linked his values to the Modi government's governance philosophy.

Haiti captain Johnny Placide criticized VAR after two second-half handball appeals involving Scotland defender Grant Hanley were not reviewed during Scotland’s 1-0 Group C win in Boston. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde also questioned the decisions. Placide said Haiti respected Scotland’s victory but wanted transparency and clear explanations from match officials regarding the two controversial incidents.

Following a fatal US military strike off the Oman coast that killed three Indian seafarers, India's Directorate General of Shipping has advised recruitment agencies to halt seafarer deployments to conflict zones. Vessels in the Gulf region are urged to maintain heightened security vigilance amid escalating risks, with crew changes permitted only in emergencies with crew consent.