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The Moscow Times

Jun 23, 2026, 04:41 PM

BRICS National Security Advisers Meet to Strengthen Cooperation Against Terrorism and Cyber Threats

National Security Advisers (NSAs) and senior security officials from BRICS countries on Tuesday called for deeper cooperation to tackle terrorism, cyber threats and emerging security challenges, as India hosted the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting in New Delhi amid growing geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The meeting, chaired by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, brought together top security officials from the expanded BRICS grouping, including Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and Iranian security official Ghadir Nezamipour. In his opening remarks, Doval said the world was facing a period of unprecedented turbulence and stressed that BRICS had a critical role to play in shaping responses to emerging global challenges. “We are meeting at a very tumultuous time. The world is facing geopolitical uncertainties, economic strains, and disruptive technology,” Doval said. “Not only are the threats compounding, but the instruments and institutional mechanisms are increasingly finding themselves to be inadequate to resolve or mitigate these conflicts. Multilateralism is on the decline,” he added. Welcoming the recent understanding between the United States and Iran, Doval described the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a positive development for global trade and energy markets. “India welcomes the MoU reached between the US and Iran. We have got cautious optimism, and we hope that it will work. It will help energy security,” he said. He also cautioned against the rise of non-traditional security threats, noting that technological disruptions, cyber risks and transnational challenges often outpaced conventional security responses. The BRICS NSAs and heads of delegation exchanged views on a range of traditional and non-traditional security challenges confronting the world. Discussions focused on energy security, food security, supply chain resilience, cyber security, climate-induced instability and the misuse of emerging technologies by terrorist networks. The meeting also reviewed the outcomes of the BRICS Joint Working Groups on Counter-Terrorism and on Security in the Use of Information and Communication Technologies. The leaders endorsed stronger cooperation in capacity building, information sharing and coordination among law-enforcement agencies to collectively counter terrorism and cyber threats. “The NSAs/Heads of Delegation reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including through countering the use of new technologies being utilized by them,” the statement said. The participants also expressed full support for India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026 under the theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” Following the meeting, the delegations jointly called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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NorthEast Now

Jun 23, 2026, 04:30 PM

Tripura Cabinet Approves Ban on Private Practice by Healthcare Professionals

The Tripura cabinet has approved a proposal barring faculty members and medical officers of the state-run Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital from private practice in exchange for a 20 per cent increase in basic pay as non-practising allowance, minister Sushanta Chowdhury said on Tuesday. GB Pant hospital and Agartala Government Medical College are the prime referral tertiary care health facility of the state which has been providing medical care in various speciality and superspeciality disciplines at a very negligible to free cost. Addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting, Tripura Cabinet spokesperson and minister Sushanta Chowdhury said the decision would initially apply to faculty members and medical officers serving at the AGMC and GB Pant Hospital. “Faculty members and medical officers working in AGMC and GB Pant Hospital will not be able to engage in private practice. They will receive a 20 per cent increase on their basic pay as a non-practising allowance,” Chowdhury said. He said a notification in this regard would be issued by the government. According to the minister, Chief Minister Manik Saha and the health secretary had held consultations with various doctors’ organisations before the proposal was placed before the cabinet. A similar proposal had earlier been placed before the council of ministers a few months ago but was deferred following queries raised by some ministers, he said. The proposal was again moved by the health secretary at the cabinet meeting held on Monday and received the approval of all ministers, including the chief minister, Chowdhury added. Officials said around 350 doctors would come under the purview of the decision. “This decision will have a binding effect and those who are not willing to comply with it may voluntarily quit their service,” the Minister explained. In another decision, the cabinet approved filling up 186 posts of Junior Multi-Tasking Officer through the Joint Recruitment Board of Tripura (JRBT) under Group C (Non-Gazetted) category. The recruitment process for the posts will be conducted through the JRBT, according to the minister.

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Amar Ujala

Jun 23, 2026, 03:45 PM

BJP Leader George Kurien Resigns from Union Council of Ministers, Sparking Cabinet Reshuffle Speculations

On Tuesday, senior BJP leader from Kerala George Kurien resigned from the Union Council of Ministers. His Rajya Sabha term had ended and the BJP decided not to send him to the Rajya Sabha again. George Kurien was the Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. President Droupadi Murmu has accepted his resignation. Speculations of a Cabinet reshuffle have intensified since then. Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu's Rajya Sabha term also ended on 21 June. The BJP has not renominated him to the Upper House. Bittu is also the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries. Some new faces in the Cabinet and some portfolio changes are possible. In recent months, the BJP has given important organisational responsibilities to several Union ministers in their home states. Union Minister Harsh Malhotra has been made the president of the Delhi BJP, while Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary was given the command of the BJP in Uttar Pradesh last year.

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India TV

Jun 23, 2026, 03:37 PM

UP Deputy CM Slams Opposition Over Fire Incident Politics

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has launched a scathing attack on the opposition for playing politics over the fire incident in Aliganj area of Lucknow, calling it a sample of your government's misdeeds.

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Amar Ujala

Jun 23, 2026, 03:36 PM

JD(S) Leader Slams AITC President's Appointment, Urges Party to Focus on Elections

Also Read -'Mamata is Trinamool': Moitra Slams AITC President's Appointment, Says'Then Fight Elections, Power Will Flow'Announcement He said that the national president has asked the leaders to leave the matter to the central leadership and focus on strengthening the organization, so that the BJP can be voted to power in the 2028 assembly elections. In fact, in the recently held legislative council elections, the Congress won five out of seven seats, while the BJP got two seats. The JD (S) could not even win its only seat. The election results revealed cross-voting by BJP and JD (S) MLAs in favour of Congress candidates. According to sources, the Congress got 151 votes against the expected 140. Meanwhile, Vijayendra's proposal to call a legislative party meeting in Dharmasthala to bring out the truth of cross-voting and swear an oath to Bhagwan Manjunath also ran into controversy. Senior party leaders opposed this and said that the party will also withdraw the proposal at the Dharmasthala level.

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The Financial Express

Jun 23, 2026, 03:30 PM

Silver Prices in India Drop to Lowest Level in 2026 Amid Easing Geopolitical Tensions

On 23 June 2026, the price of 1 gm of silver was ₹227, and the price of 1 kg of silver was ₹227,430, reflecting a loss of 3.30% compared to its previous close. Meanwhile, the 10 gm silver rate is at ₹2,274. Silver prices in India are largely influenced by international spot silver rates, US dollar fluctuations, and import duties on silver among other things. The silver dropped to the lowest level of 2026 as geopolitical risk eased following progress in US–Iran peace talks. Washington’s decision to allow Iran a 60-day license to sell oil internationally has improved expectations of higher global crude supply. ALSO READ Silver Rate Today 19th June 2026: Silver is down by 2.01%; check prices in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Ahmedabad Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has increased, with Kuwait and the UAE also diversifying export routes. Iran alone exported more than 30 million barrels in the past week. The easing of Middle East tensions has reduced oil-driven inflation fears, limiting safe-haven demand for silver as markets anticipate more stable energy flows ahead. “Investors now await S&P Global Flash PMIs, ADP Employment Change, the Richmond Manufacturing Index, and remarks for fresh direction,” said Kotak Securities in a commodity note. ALSO READ 2 reasons why Goldman Sachs cut the gold forecast for the second half of the year

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Indian Express

Jun 23, 2026, 03:27 PM

Ladakh Observes Shutdown Amid Protests Against Government Policies

Ladakh observed a complete shutdown on Tuesday in response to a call by the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance — powerful socio-political bodies representing the two regions that make up the Union Territory. On Saturday, representatives of both organisations had jointly announced the shutdown following a disagreement with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs over a document that recorded the “minutes of the meeting” when representatives of the groups met ministry officials on May 22. On Tuesday, both Leh and Kargil towns, along with other areas of the Union Territory, shut down businesses to mark the protest . While the Leh administration had denied permission to the Ladakh Buddhist Association to host a “peaceful demonstration” in Leh, the Apex Body co-chairman Cherring Dorjay Lakrook had told The Indian Express that the protest would go ahead. Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) co-chairman Sajjad Kargili highlighted that the protest also marks Ladakh’s resentment against policies being announced by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, such as the recently announced liquor policy that allows for the retail sale of hard liquor and expanding liquor outlets in the region. Ladakh Bandh and Protest A successful bandh in Leh and Kargil and protest in Leh city is being observed today against the recently introduced excise policy facilitating the opening of liquor outlets, the ongoing land digitisation process being carried out without adequate… pic.twitter.com/yRtERul5Jb — 𝐒𝐚𝐣𝐣𝐚𝐝 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐢 | سجاد کرگلی (@SajjadKargili_) June 23, 2026 “Through this protest, the people of Ladakh have also reinforced the message that we do not endorse the policies being forced upon us,” Kargili said. He also stated that they had presented their case through a draft of demands and now they have received a proposal from the government on which “there is understanding that we will discuss this further”, he said. The proposal includes protections under Article 371 of the Constitution and expanding Ladakh’s democratic setup to include a legislature. Post the meeting held at New Delhi , a document with the minutes of the meeting was circulated for signatures, and as per Lakrook, “it did not reflect the discussion between members of the subcommittee and the MHA.” Members of both bodies had refused to sign the document. On June 20, Lakrook had said that these tactics “betray the intention of the (Union) government,” and that this feels like a time-buying exercise on the part of the Centre. Both ABL and KDA have underscored that the MHA should remain consistent on the decisions taken during their meeting.

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Free Press Journal

Jun 23, 2026, 03:08 PM

Vasai: BJP Leader's Personal Attack on Female Official Sparks Uproar at Municipal Meeting

Vasai: An uproar erupted during the general body meeting of the Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) when the BJP group leader made derogatory, personal remarks targeting a senior female official over her surname. The verbal attack left Archana Dive, the Deputy Commissioner of the Solid Waste Management Department, visibly distressed and in tears right inside the assembly hall. Meeting debated civic issues, drains The general body meeting had been organized to debate a wide range of civic issues, including unauthorized constructions, hawkers, market taxes, road works, sewage projects, water scarcity, open culverts, transport services, and pre-monsoon drain cleaning operations. the incident unfolded toward the end of the session during a discussion regarding city drainage and gutter management. BJP Councillor Ganesh Patil raised questions about the cleaning operations and requested information regarding the expenditure incurred. While presenting the official breakdown to the house, an accidental technical error was discovered where a decimal point had been omitted near a zero, causing the reported financial figures to appear inflated and sparking initial confusion. Shelke mocked official's surname personally However, during the ensuing heated debate, BJP group leader Ashok Shelke launched a personal attack against Deputy Commissioner Archana Dive, making critical remarks mocking her surname. Deeply hurt by the personal nature of the criticism, Dive broke down in tears inside the house. The incident caused immediate pandemonium, prompting strong condemnation from female councillors and other public representatives who emphasized that making such personal, demeaning remarks against a female official is completely unacceptable. Mayor bars personal attacks on officials Following the commotion, Mayor Ajiv Patil intervened, instructing the elected representatives that while they are entirely within their rights to seek information regarding civic works, making personal attacks on any administrative official is strongly prohibited. Municipal Commissioner Prithviraj B.P., who witnessed the entire episode unfold, issued a stern warning to the house "It has been observed during both the previous and current general body meetings that individual officials are being subjected to personal attacks," Commissioner Prithviraj B.P. stated. "Targeting an official personally is entirely wrong. If there are any questions or grievances concerning the administration, come and address them directly to me as the Municipal Commissioner. Personal comments and vilification against working officials will not be tolerated." To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

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The Moscow Times

Jun 23, 2026, 03:02 PM

Russia Arrests Former Aeroflot CEO Mikhail Poluboyarinov on Corruption Charges

The former CEO of Russia’s state-owned airline Aeroflot has been arrested and faces corruption charges, Russian media reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. A judge from Moscow’s Tver District Court ordered Mikhail Poluboyarinov to be placed in pre-trial detention on charges of abuse of power, according to the exiled news outlet Mediazonaю The exact details of the allegations against him remain unclear. Poluboyarinov headed Aeroflot from November 2020 to March 2022, stepping down from the airline shortly after the European Union sanctioned him. In 2023, he joined the state corporation Rostec, according to the news outlet RBC. Before his tenure at Aeroflot and Rostec, Poluboyarinov held prominent roles at Vnesheconombank, the State Transport Leasing Company and the state development corporation VEB.RF. A senior business executive told the newspaper Vedomosti that the criminal probe may stem from Poluboyarinov ’s work at VEB.RF between 2009 and 2019. Another source familiar with the case said that the specific incident under law enforcement scrutiny took place in 2016, but did not provide further details. Artem Dovlatov, a deputy chairman of VEB.RF and board member of the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation, was arrested in May, Vedomosti wrote. He was placed under house arrest on charges of abuse of power related to a 2016 bank reorganization.

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Amar Ujala

Jun 23, 2026, 02:48 PM

BJP Leader Commemorates Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's Commitment to National Unity

BJP State Executive Member Azad Singh Nehra said that Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was a strong votary of national unity and integrity. He dedicated his life keeping national interest paramount.

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Amar Ujala

Jun 23, 2026, 02:33 PM

Moitra Defends TMC as Mamata Banerjee's Party

Mahua Moitra said that under the Indian constitutional system, the TMC is Mamata Banerjee's party and all the party's MLAs and MPs have won on her name and symbol. She said that one can claim anything, but that does not change the political reality.

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The Financial Express

Jun 23, 2026, 02:32 PM

India's M&A Activity Rises 21.7% in First Half of 2026 Despite Geopolitical Uncertainty

India’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity rose 21.7% in the first half of 2026, marking the second-strongest January-June period on record as companies pursued strategic acquisitions despite geopolitical uncertainty and the absence of blockbuster deals. The value of announced M&A transactions climbed to $89.1 billion in the six months ended June 22, from $73.2 billion a year earlier, according to Dealogic data. Deal volumes, however, fell 19% to 588 transactions from 726 in the corresponding period last year, indicating a market driven by larger transactions rather than a broad-based increase in activity. The first-half tally is the highest since 2022, when deal values touched a record $131.5 billion, buoyed by the nearly $60-billion merger between HDFC Ltd and HDFC Bank , one of the largest corporate transactions in India’s history. The latest figures suggest that while large deals continued to underpin overall values, activity increasingly shifted towards mid-market acquisitions amid a cautious global investment climate. “India’s deal market in H1 2026 has demonstrated structural resilience, even as aggregate deal values were constrained by the absence of mega transactions that defined the second half of 2025,” said Ketan Dalal, managing partner at Katalyst Advisors LLP. According to Dalal, the first quarter underscored this trend, with deal volumes remaining healthy despite the lack of large-ticket transactions. “Deals are increasingly emerging in the mid-market segment,” he said. Outbound dealmaking remained a bright spot. Indian companies announced several overseas acquisitions, led by pharmaceutical, technology and financial services firms. Key transactions included Sun Pharma’s acquisition of Organon assets for nearly $12 billion in April, Coforge’s acquisition of Encora, Emirates NBD’s $2.75-billion investment in RBL Bank through a majority stake acquisition, and Meta’s $900-million investment in fintech startup Cred. Investment banks also benefited from the pickup in activity. Citigroup topped India’s M&A advisory league tables during the first half, advising on transactions worth $27.5 billion. It was followed by Arpwood Capital, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Dealmakers said geopolitical tensions may have delayed some larger transactions. “The US attacks on Iran and the resulting tensions in the Middle East may have weighed on deal sentiment, although activity could accelerate in the second half of the year,” Dalal said. He added that currency volatility and regulatory bottlenecks continue to influence dealmaking decisions. “The stability of the rupee has a direct bearing on foreign investment flows, which remain an important driver of M&A activity. Long deal cycles and regulatory hurdles have traditionally acted as speed breakers, making reforms in these areas increasingly important,” he said. India remains one of Asia’s most active M&A markets, supported by strong corporate balance sheets, outbound expansion plans and sustained interest from global investors. However, the absence of mega deals has kept transaction values below the record levels seen in 2022.

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India TV

Jun 23, 2026, 02:29 PM

Rebel MP Omraje Nimbalkar Joins Shiv Sena, Claims Assurance on Father's Case

Omraje Nimbalkar, rebel MP from Dharashiv, who left Shiv Sena UBT and joined Shiv Sena, has also given the reason for switching sides. He has given a big statement on Operation Tiger. He said, "I have been assured by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Union Home Minister Amit Shah that the CBI will challenge the High Court's decision in my father's case. My father Pawanraje Nimbalkar will get justice." On the allegations of traitor and taking money, he said, "I am a small party worker. If my aim was to earn money, I would have left in 2022. Why would I wait for four years? You can go to my assembly constituency and ask people about me." He said, "I have decided to go with the ruling party for development work." Omraje Nimbalkar clarified that what is being said in the media about his political stance. He said that MPLADS fund is not completely correct. He said that he got 100 crore rupees in one year of his tenure and that is available to him from his current tenure.

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The Moscow Times

Jun 23, 2026, 02:25 PM

Russia Nominates Former Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov as Ambassador to Abkhazia

Former Belgorod region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov has been nominated to serve as the Russian ambassador to the Georgian breakaway region of Abkhazia, a senior lawmaker in the State Duma said Tuesday. Konstantin Zatulin, a member of the ruling United Russia party, said the lower house of parliament’s Committee on CIS Affairs endorsed Gladkov’s candidacy to replace the current envoy in Abkhazia, Mikhail Shurgalin. Gladkov himself has not publicly commented on his nomination, which Russian media earlier reported was one among several potential new positions for the official. In May, Gladkov stepped down as governor of the Belgorod region, where he was replaced by Alexander Shuvaev, a highly decorated army general. Gladkov had served as regional executive since November 2020. According to some reports, Gladkov had fallen out of favor with the Kremlin before his resignation announcement. Other reports claimed he had experienced “burnout” due to constant cross-border attacks from Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Abkhazia is recognized internationally as part of Georgia but has been under de facto Russian control since the two countries fought a brief war in August 2008. Russia maintains a military base in Abkhazia.

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The Financial Express

Jun 23, 2026, 02:19 PM

LTM Reorganizes Workforce Around Artificial Intelligence for 'AI Growth Era'

IT services firm, LTM (formerly LTIMindtree) is reorganising its workforce, delivery model and customer engagements around artificial intelligence as the company prepares for what CEO and Managing Director Venu Lambu describes as the industry’s transition from an “AI productivity era” to an “AI growth era”. The strategy is already visible across the company’s operations. LTM has deployed around 1,500 AI-powered digital employees, launched a programme to build more than 1,000 specialised AI engineers and is increasingly adopting outcome-based commercial models as enterprises ramp up AI spending. “We’re already on that journey and have a pretty well-developed mechanism on how we deploy AI agents. We make sure that we govern them well,” Lambu told FE. The digital employees, which work alongside human staff, are built on proprietary datasets and assigned employee IDs, personas, mentors and performance ratings. Their output is continuously monitored and refined through human oversight. Under-performing agents are retired and replaced with more capable versions, creating what Lambu describes as a governed framework for scaling AI within enterprise projects. Yet, despite growing concerns that AI could displace jobs, Lambu said that the technology is changing the composition of the workforce rather than eliminating opportunities. While lateral hiring is likely to remain moderated, the company intends to continue hiring fresh graduates in large numbers. “Last year, our revenue grew 6% while having a decline in lateral headcount. This year too we will be adding a very sizeable number of freshers,” he said. AI tools, he added, are helping improve productivity and enabling entry-level employees to take on responsibilities that previously required several years of experience. “It’s a great opportunity to do work which probably people with three to five years of experience would have done a few years back.” The workforce transformation is also creating new categories of talent. Earlier this month, LTM launched AI1000, an initiative aimed at building a pipeline of more than 1,000 Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE), specialists who combine software engineering, data expertise and domain knowledge to build and deploy AI solutions for clients. According to Lambu, these teams are helping accelerate software release cycles from weekly or monthly timelines to just a few hours. “The thousand FDEs equate to three or four times the capacity of a traditional IT operating model because of their exponential outcomes,” he said. The shift is taking place even as investors increasingly scrutinise the ability of IT services firms to monetise AI investments. Lambu believes the industry is moving beyond the initial phase of productivity gains and entering a period where AI will become a driver of growth. “Back in 2024, we were one of the earliest companies to pass productivity gains from AI to customers. We have passed that phase. I believe we’re at the start of what I call the AI growth era,” he said. For LTM, the key differentiator in that phase will not be access to AI models, but the ability to combine them with industry expertise and enterprise data. “When intelligence is democratised, context and domain is premium because you can’t apply the frontier models as is,” Lambu said. “This concept of modernising technology, bringing in context and domain, aligning the data to the new AI solution is what I call Applied AI, which is where I believe LTM will lead.”

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Amar Ujala

Jun 23, 2026, 02:18 PM

India Rejects Pakistan's Claims on Kashmir, Cites Exploitation and Human Rights Abuses

India has also raised the issue of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The Pakistani government is brutally crushing these protests. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Pakistan's claims are completely false. India completely rejects these claims. Pakistan itself is responsible for the poor condition of PoK. It has exploited this area economically for decades. Its people have not been given even basic rights. AdvertisementMEA :'10 Indian ships are still in the Persian Gulf ', Ministry of External Affairs also lambasted Pakistan on Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistani police are oppressing innocent civilians there. Supplies of essential goods and medicines have been stopped in PoK. Internet has been shut down in the entire region. Gunshots are being fired at civilians. Many people have lost their lives in this violence. Asif said that India wants to intervene in this matter from big countries of the world.

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Dainik Jagran

Jun 23, 2026, 02:17 PM

Indian Regional Parties Face Crisis as Lawmakers Defect to Unknown Parties

Politics across the country is hotting up to its seventh sky these days. From Maharashtra, West Bengal to Delhi, there is a stir in the opposition camp that has revived an old debate of Indian democracy whether only MPs or MLAs are enough for'merger '. On the other hand, due to this rebellious attitude of MPs and MLAs, whether it is Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC), Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) or Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the ground seems to be slipping under the feet of all these regional parties. If you try to understand the whole matter from the beginning, the political equations that are currently being formed are enough to blow anyone's mind. Consider this: After the Bengal election results, 20 of TMC's 28 Lok Sabha MPs have announced a merger with an anonymous party'Nationalist Citizens Party of India'( NCPI). On the other hand, 6 MPs of Shiv Sena have joined hands with Uddhav Thackeray's party in Delhi.

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Siasat News✓

Jun 23, 2026, 02:16 PM

Israeli Minister Compares Hezbollah to Nazis, Vows to Deal with Them Similarly

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir described Hezbollah as Nazis, vowing to deal with them as the United States did during the Second World War. He recounted a conversation with United States Vice President JD Vance, who reportedly asked the minister, “What is your solution (on Lebanon)?” In a recent television interview, the minister revealed that during the exchange, he argued that the only solution for Israel’s northern front is to treat Hezbollah exactly as Nazi Germany was treated in World War II. “I told him, ‘My solution to today’s Nazis is what you did to the Nazis. Hezbollah is Nazi,” Ben Gvir said. By calling the Lebanese resistance movement “Nazis,” the minister tried to justify his calls for Israeli attacks in Lebanon. He added that any other country would not allow “such an organisation” to be on their border, claiming there “will never be freedom against this group.” Earlier in another interview, Ben Gvir had called for a broader military campaign in Lebanon, saying the entire country should be considered a legitimate target and rejecting efforts to separate Hezbollah from the Lebanese state. “Lebanon, all of Lebanon , should become our playground. All of Lebanon should be our target,” said the security minister. The minister argued that treating Hezbollah and Lebanon as separate entities was misguided. “They tell me, ‘There is Lebanon and there is Hezbollah .’ I do not accept this artificial approach,” he said. His comments come as diplomatic efforts continue to secure a ceasefire and reduce tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border.

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Indian Express

Jun 23, 2026, 02:11 PM

Punjab Police Officers Accused of Bribery in Fake Forensic Report Case

Amid a raging row in Punjab over an “objectionable” video clip featuring Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann who has told the Akal Takht that the footage was fake and manipulated, police in Gurgaon have arrested two men following a complaint from a forensic expert that two senior Punjab Police officers allegedly paid him Rs 10 lakh to tailor a forensic report on the video clip. The Gurgaon police FIR, which mentions two Punjab government officials, names two individuals who have been arrested – Ankit and Arun – and will be produced in court. The Indian Express has reached out to Chief Minister Mann’s office for comment which is awaited. The Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs, has declared the video clip “authentic” and described Mann as “Guru dokhi” (anti-Guru) and “panth virodhi” (anti-panth). Mann, however, has maintained that the person in the video was not him but an actor used to defame him. Sources said Gurgaon police registered a case on the complaint of forensic expert Jaspreet Singh who was allegedly told to forge the report. One of the Punjab police officers is a DIG-rank officer and the other is in the rank of an SP. “In a video-recorded statement to Gurgaon police, Jaspreet Singh claimed that he fabricated a forensic report under duress and did not know that it would be misused to counter the Akal Takht Sahib. He himself, being a Sikh, gave a written complaint to police that corroborated the sequence of events,” sources said. In his statement to Gurgaon police, Jaspreet claimed that he engaged two cyber experts, Ankit in Delhi and Arun in Panchkula , and that under continuous WhatsApp supervision from the Punjab Police SP, the draft reports were repeatedly edited until they conformed to the expectations of the two police officers. Detailing the sequence of events, sources said that on the night of June 15, the DIG-rank officer checked into a room at a hotel in Gurugram at 9.40 pm. Around an hour later, the SP-rank officer reached the same hotel and checked into another room. Jaspreet then came to the hotel carrying a bag. He went directly to the SP-rank officer’s room and spent about 40 minutes there. Following this, both men proceeded to the DIG-rank officer’s room for a 15-minute discussion. Jaspreet left the hotel to spend the night at a guest house in Sector 46, Gurgaon, sources said. On June 16, Jaspreet returned to the hotel around 8.30 am. By 9.45 am, the DIG, the SP and Jaspreet were having breakfast together in the hotel’s restaurant. During breakfast, the DIG-rank officer, sources said, directed Jaspreet to procure two separate cyber lab reports from different individuals/labs claiming the video was AI-generated. When Jaspreet cautioned the officers that any resulting report would be a “concocted” version’, the DIG assured him he would be paid handsomely and put the SP in charge of the logistics to get the report that very day, the sources said. Gurgaon police, sources said, found that Jaspreet, while leaving the hotel, was handed Rs 10 lakh cash by security personnel of the DIG-rank officer. Police investigation, sources said, showed that of Rs 10 lakh he received, Jaspreet paid Rs 7.5 lakh towards an installment and deposited the remaining Rs 2.5 lakh into his personal bank account. He subsequently paid Rs 50,000 to Ankit via an online transaction, while Arun was yet to receive his share.

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Kalinga TV

Jun 23, 2026, 02:10 PM

India-bound ships transit Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran MoU takes effect

New Delhi: India on Tuesday stated that 11 India-bound ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States to halt hostilities, while 10 India-flagged vessels are still in the Persian Gulf region. The operational assessment was provided by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) during a regular press briefing. “We have ten Indian-flagged vessels still in the Persian Gulf region. In addition, we have two Indian ships which have crossed from this side into the Persian Gulf. Since the signing of the MoU, eleven India-bound vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated. The diplomatic update from the MEA comes amid prolonged instability surrounding the highly critical maritime chokepoint, which serves as a primary transit corridor for international hydrocarbon and liquefied gas shipments. While the Strait of Hormuz had been cleared for traffic last week under the preliminary Washington-Tehran MoU, Iranian authorities on Saturday proclaimed a renewed closure of the waterway following military strikes by Israel inside Lebanon. Concurrently, commercial shipping traffic through the crucial passage has reportedly accelerated in the wake of recent developments. Independent maritime tracking agencies have registered heightened commercial shipping traffic in the last few days, signalling a noticeable recovery in transport volumes after severe bottlenecks triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Israel attack on Iran on February 28. According to figures published by commodity analytics firm Kpler, no fewer than 36 resource carriers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, representing one of the densest operational windows observed since the conflict erupted in February. The Iran-US MoU, formalised last week, initiated a 60-day diplomatic window to iron out long-standing strategic issues after months of direct military confrontations that heavily destabilised West Asian energy corridors and upended international financial markets. (Source: ANI)

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The Daily Guardian

Jun 23, 2026, 02:05 PM

Marketing Bhaiyaa: A New Generation of Political Communication Firms

: In a political landscape shaped by digital platforms, visual content and real-time public engagement, communication is no longer limited to campaign slogans or advertisements. It requires strategic clarity, creative execution and a strong understanding of people. “In today’s world, attention is the new battleground. Leaders who communicate with authenticity, clarity and emotion create lasting impact. Narratives do not just shape campaigns, they shape history.” – Gourav Dhingra, Founder & Creative Director, Marketing Bhaiyaa. Marketing Bhaiyaa is a new-age political communication and content production firm that works at the intersection of politics, governance, media and storytelling. Founded by young professionals with experience in campaign communication, filmmaking and digital media, the organisation supports political leaders, public representatives and institutions in communicating ideas with clarity and relevance. Led by Founder and Creative Director Gourav Dhingra, Marketing Bhaiyaa brings a creative, people-centric approach to political communication. With over six years of experience in media, theatre, direction and storytelling, Gourav has worked on communication projects that combine political understanding with cinematic treatment and audience-focused messaging. Beyond elections, Marketing Bhaiyaa has developed a growing portfolio in governance communication. The team has directed and produced more than 100 documentary and public-interest films focused on development initiatives, citizen experiences, public welfare programmes and governance outcomes. These projects have helped present complex policy interventions in a format that is accessible, relatable and visually engaging. What sets Marketing Bhaiyaa apart is its narrative-led approach. The firm does not treat communication as a collection of individual posters, videos or social media posts. Instead, it develops a cohesive communication framework in which every creative asset supports a larger message, campaign objective or public narrative. The organisation works through a multidisciplinary team of filmmakers, cinematographers, editors, writers, designers, digital strategists and on-ground storytellers. This integrated structure enables the team to conceptualise, produce and deliver communication assets across formats, from short-form digital content and campaign videos to documentaries and large-scale public communication films. Marketing Bhaiyaa represents a new generation of political communication firms: agile, creatively driven and rooted in an understanding of India’s changing political and media environment. By combining political insight, cinematic execution and digital-first strategy, the firm helps leaders and institutions build communication that is not only visible, but also credible, memorable and connected to people. From election campaigns to governance communication, Marketing Bhaiyaa’s mission remains clear: to create stories that inform, influence and inspire. If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours. (The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)

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Amar Ujala

Jun 23, 2026, 02:01 PM

MP Cabinet Takes Key Decisions on Education, Agriculture, and Uniform Civil Code

MP Cabinet: Schools will be upgraded, farmers will get loans at zero percent interest, many important decisions have been taken by the cabinet The Chief Minister said that the Madhya Pradesh government is also committed to take forward the resolve of "Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat." He informed that a wide public dialogue has been held in the state regarding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Suggestions have been taken from different sections, social organizations and communities in all the districts and tehsils. A large number of citizens have given their suggestions and the government is moving forward by giving importance to the opinion of all sections of the society. He said that the government is trying to bring the UCC bill in the monsoon session. BJP state president Hemant Khandelwal said that Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's life is a symbol of patriotism, sacrifice and dedication. He said that by establishing the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, he had laid a strong foundation for ideological politics, which has today become the biggest political force in the country in the form of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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Amar Ujala

Jun 23, 2026, 01:53 PM

MP Cabinet Approves Education and Agriculture Initiatives, Emphasizes Timely Completion of Development Projects

Also Read - MP Cabinet: Schools will be upgraded, farmers will get loans at zero percent interest, many important decisions taken by the cabinet The Minister of State for Information said that no laxity will be accepted in the development works related to the facilities of the people. He asked the municipal corporation officials to start the construction work by performing the groundbreaking ceremony of the works for which work orders have been issued so that the citizens can get the benefit of basic facilities on time. The quality, progress and timelines of the construction works were reviewed in detail in the meeting. Also Read - MP :'Power and Property War Is On ', Jairam Ramesh launches a major attack on the BJP; Politics heated up over the land purchase case; Officials instructed to prepare an action plan to complete all the pending works in the next three days. Also, regular monitoring should be done to ensure that the development works are completed on time and quality. He said that ensuring accountability and transparency in the development works is a priority for the government.

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The Moscow Times

Jun 23, 2026, 01:48 PM

Strait of Hormuz Traffic Increases Amid Ongoing Tensions Between US and Iran

Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the US signed an interim deal to end a war that constricted global oil supplies and fueled inflation, but questions surrounding control of the vital waterway and whether vessels will be charged tolls to cross it could interfere with negotiations to forge a lasting peace. Tehran and Washington clashed over the Strait of Hormuz again this past weekend. Citing Israel's latest attacks on Lebanon, Iran declared that it reclosed the strait . The U.S. was quick to contest that. Maritime tracking data showed that dozens of ships passed through on Saturday and Sunday, though far fewer than the daily average before the war. President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. might impose its own tolls on strait crossings if a final deal with Iran was not reached during the countries' 60-day negotiating period. Passage was free before the war, but Iran last month established a new governmental authority to collect money from ships and has said it still expects vessels to register with the Persian Gulf Strait Authority. No one country owns the Strait of Hormuz, which borders both Iran and Oman. Last week's memorandum of understanding allowed Iran to manage the strait for now while holding discussions with Oman and six other Gulf states "to define the future administration and maritime services" of the waterway. Iran agreed not to charge transiting vessels tolls for 60 days. Legal experts and maritime associations have repeatedly stressed that a toll regime would upend decades of international trade precedent involving the world's waters. If the U.S. and Iran cement a final deal, analysts say it could take months for the flow of oil, natural gas, fertilizer and other commodities to return to prewar levels. Here's a closer look at the status of the Strait of Hormuz: Data and analytics company Kpler said its tracking confirmed 71 ships traveled through the strait between Friday and Sunday, with a peak of 35 crossings Saturday. In contrast, about 100 to 130 vessels a day made the journey before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February, and Tehran responded with its own attacks and effective closure of the waterway. As part of the provisional Iran-U.S. framework, Iran said it would conduct demining work within 30 days and remove "technical and military obstacles" to shipping. Iran's lead negotiator and parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, told Iranian state media Monday that his country would manage the strait in accordance with international maritime law. The main central route of the Strait of Hormuz is still mined and remains closed. Ships have been using the smaller northern route, which goes through Iranian waters, and the southern route, which goes through Omani waters. But "caution is still clear" in the many vessels either sticking to Iran's prescribed route or trying to conceal their positions and identities by keeping their transponders off, Kpler said.

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DNA Hindi

Jun 23, 2026, 01:47 PM

US Praises Pakistani Army Chief Amid Strained Relations with India

On the other hand, Pakistan remains a favourite of the US and President Donald Trump. Donald Trump has called Pakistani army chief Asim Munir, an aide to the terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam attack, a favourite Field Marshal. US Vice President JD Vance recently called Asim Munir a favourite Pakistani. All these developments come at a time when India's relations with the US are at a low ebb.

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Aaj Tak

Jun 23, 2026, 01:34 PM

Bihar's Bharat Tiwari Encounter Case: Police Officers Face FIR Over Fatal Shooting

A major development has come to light in the famous Bharat Tiwari encounter case of Bhojpur, Bihar. An FIR has been registered in the case against Jagdishpur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Shahpur police station chief and other policemen involved in the encounter at Shahpur police station. It is being told that this action has been taken on the basis of the questions raised about the encounter and the complaint of the family. The investigation of the case is already going on at different levels and now after the registration of the case against the police officers, the investigation has got a new turn. Significantly, after the death of Bharat Tiwari in the police encounter, the family and the villagers had questioned the action and demanded a fair investigation. There has also been political rhetoric and a judicial inquiry has been ordered in the case. Let us tell you that after seven days have passed in the Bharat Tiwari encounter case, the pain and anger of the family of the deceased has started to come out in the open. The family members have warned that if they do not get justice, the family of Bharat Tiwari will be forced to commit suicide.

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Siasat News✓

Jun 23, 2026, 01:31 PM

India-bound ships transit Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran peace deal

Eleven India-bound ships have transited through the Strait of Hormuz after the United States and Iran finalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to end the West Asia conflict, , the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday, June 23. With the US withdrawing sanctions on Iranian petroleum products as part of the peace deal, New Delhi said it is monitoring the developments in West Asia and that its energy sourcing is guided by national interest. “As of today, we have 10 Indian-flagged vessels, which are still in the Persian Gulf region. In addition, two have recently arrived there,” MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said at a media briefing. “Since the signing of the MoU on June 17, 11 India-bound vessels have transited through the Strait of Hormuz,” he said. The vessels include three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers, each carrying over 285,000 MT crude oil, one foreign-flagged LPG carrier, one foreign-flagged crude oil tanker, and six foreign-flagged bulk carriers, carrying fertilizer cargo, he said. “We hope that the remaining India-flagged vessels would also be able to cross the Hormuz soon,” Jaiswal added. US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the landmark peace MoU which provided for an immediate halt to all military operations, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the lifting of the US naval blockade on Iranian ports. Global oil and gas prices had surged after Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz through which around a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) usually passes. The blockade had severely impacted energy supplies to countries around the world including India. West Asia has been a major source of India’s energy procurement. To a question on US removing sanctions on Iranian crude oil, Jaiswal said: “We are closely monitoring all developments related to West Asia. As far as our energy sourcing is concerned, you are well aware that our policy is guided by national interest.” “Our priority is to ensure that 1.4 billion people have access to energy at affordable prices and from diverse sources. This has consistently been our policy,” he said. To a separate question, Jaiswal said India has maintained good relations with Palestine for decades. Under our development partnership framework, we have extended several development projects to Palestine, he said. These projects have been delivered both through bilateral channels and through United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), he added. “In addition, we have extended humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people on numerous occasions. We will continue to provide such support in the future as well,” he noted. Jaiswal also responded to a question on the India-UAE defence partnership. “This is a very important relationship with the United Arab Emirates,” he said. In recent years, there has been a major upswing in the relationship and defence partnership plays an important role in that, he said.

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ABP News✓

Jun 23, 2026, 01:29 PM

Trinamool Congress Leadership Battle Intensifies: Mamata Banerjee's Camp Forms New Committee, Suspends Rebel Leaders

The battle for control of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) intensified on Tuesday (23 June 2026). Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's camp claimed to have formed a new national working committee two days earlier and sent its information to the Election Commission hours before the rebel faction announced a parallel leadership by removing Mamata Banerjee as party president. Meanwhile, the Mamata Banerjee-led faction suspended her former aide and former Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim from the party along with seven other rebel MLAs. Besides Firhad Hakim, the suspended leaders include Javed Ahmed Khan, Arup Roy, Rathin Ghosh, Biplab Mitra, Sabina Yasmin, Arup Biswas, and Snehasis Chakraborty. The move came hours after the Mamata Banerjee-led faction issued show-cause notices to the rebel members, accusing them of indulging in anti-party activities. Opposition leader Ritabrata Banerjee named Roy, a rebel TMC MLA, as the new party president on Monday (22 June 2026).

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Amar Ujala

Jun 23, 2026, 01:12 PM

Uttarakhand Political Parties Question Probe Transfer in Nihangs-locals Dispute

Political parties have raised questions over the handing over of the probe into the dispute between Nihangs and locals to Haridwar district police officials. They have said that cross-FIR is a legal right but transferring the cases out of the district raises questions on the intention of the government. UKD says that now a mahapanchayat will be held in this regard. Ashish Negi, central president of the Uttarakhand Kranti Dal's youth wing, issued a press note saying that questions have been raised over the decision to politicize the Karnaprayag incident and investigate it in Haridwar. For fairness, an inquiry has been demanded from Rudraprayag or Pauri officials. Negi said that a Devbhoomi Mahapanchayat will be held in Gauchar to discuss these issues. CPI (ML) state secretary Indresh Maikhuri said that in the case of seizing the gurdwara in Nagrasu, the manager of the gurdwara in Karnaprayag has been linked to such an unfortunate state movement.

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Amar Ujala

Jun 23, 2026, 01:05 PM

Jai Ram Thakur Accuses State Government of Misusing Power, Alleges Congress's Mandate Usurpation

Accusing the state government of misusing power, former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur said the Congress was trying to usurp the mandate even after its defeat. He alleged that elected representatives and their supporters were being pressurised to occupy the posts of president and vice-president in the block samiti and other local bodies. During an informal interaction with the media in Tattapani, Jai Ram said that several weeks have passed since the results of the elections to the local bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions were declared, but the government is yet to hold elections to the posts of president and vice-president.

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Kalinga TV

Jun 23, 2026, 01:04 PM

India Prioritizes Energy Security and Humanitarian Development Amid Geopolitical Tensions

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated on Tuesday that India’s pursuit of energy security for its 1.4 billion citizens remains guided strictly by “national interest.” Addressing a press briefing in the national capital, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that New Delhi’s strategy involves diversifying energy sources to ensure affordability. His comments came against the backdrop of evolving geopolitical developments in West Asia and questions regarding India’s procurement of oil from sanctioned nations and Russian waivers. “As far as our energy sourcing is concerned, you’re well aware that our policy is based on national interest. Our policy is to provide energy at affordable rates and from diverse sources to the 1.4 billion people of India. I have said this on several occasions, and that continues to be the case,” he told the media. With the Strait of Hormuz remaining a focal point of global concern, Jaiswal provided a reassuring update on maritime traffic. Since the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 17, at least 11 India-bound vessels, including three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers, have successfully transited the critical chokepoint. “Traffic is going back and forth,” Jaiswal noted, confirming that 10 Indian-flagged vessels previously stranded in the region have begun moving, with an expectation that they will clear the passage soon. “The vessels include three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers, each carrying 285,000 metric tons of crude oil; one foreign-flagged LPG carrier; one foreign-flagged crude oil tanker; and six foreign-flagged bulk carriers carrying fertiliser cargo. It is our expectation and hope that the remaining Indian-flagged vessels would also be able to cross the Hormuz soon,” Jaiswal informed. The national capital is currently hosting the BRICS National Security Advisor (NSA) meeting, providing a platform for critical bilateral discussions. Jaiswal confirmed that India’s NSA met with his Iranian counterpart to review the volatile situation in West Asia. The talks covered the full spectrum of India-Iran bilateral relations, including ongoing cooperation at the strategically vital Chabahar Port. “Our National Security Advisor had a meeting with his Iranian counterpart, who is here to attend the BRICS NSA meeting. Both sides reviewed the ongoing situation in West Asia. They discussed various aspects of the developments happening there. They also discussed cooperation under the BRICS platform, as well as various aspects of India-Iran bilateral ties,” he said. Responding to an urgent appeal from the Palestinian Ambassador regarding the collapse of Gaza’s medical infrastructure, the MEA spokesperson highlighted India’s enduring commitment to the region. Jaiswal underscored that India has maintained deep ties with Palestine for decades, providing consistent support through bilateral development projects and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). This humanitarian effort is set to continue, bolstered by India’s recent announcement of a USD 2.5 million contribution to UNRWA, the first tranche of an annual USD 5 million commitment. “For years and decades, we have had good relations with Palestine. Under the development partnership, we have provided them with several projects. We have provided these projects both bilaterally and through UNRWA. We have also provided them with assistance on humanitarian grounds, and this work will continue in the future.” His remarks follow after India earlier in June had announced that it will soon hand over USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) as part of its annual contribution. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, had highlighted at the UNSC high table the longstanding development partnership with Palestine. “We will be handing over in a few days, USD 2.5 million to UNRWA, the first tranche of our annual USD 5 million contribution,” he said. MEA underscored a delicate balancing act: maintaining its own economic and energy needs while upholding its long-standing role as a partner in humanitarian development for nations facing crisis. (ANI) Also Read: India and China held a high-level dialogue to improve their strained relationship

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NorthEast Now

Jun 23, 2026, 01:02 PM

Nagaland's Ruling Party Urges Unity in Face of Crude Oil Extraction Concerns

Taking note of the statement made by the working committee of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) that it would oppose extraction of crude oil from Naga areas before settlement of the Naga political issue , the ruling Naga People’s Front (NPF) in Nagaland asserted that the Indo-Naga issue does not belong to any one person, group, or political party. The governments of India, Assam and Nagaland signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) in New Delhi recently for exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas along the Assam-Nagaland border, which was described by Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio as historic. The working committee of the NNPGs said any attempt to explore or extract natural resources, including petroleum, in Naga areas is “illegal” and “against the agreed principles” until the Indo-Naga political settlement is formally signed. In a lengthy statement on Monday night, the NPF said the Indo-Naga issue was built on the sacrifices and hopes of generations of Nagas, calling for wisdom, maturity, and unity to find an honourable, acceptable, and inclusive political solution. The party said the task before the Nagas is bigger than any one group or party, adding responsible groups should support constructive dialogue and constitutional processes instead of using sensitive issues for short-term political gain. The NPF said it understands the concerns raised by different sections of Naga society on ownership and management of natural resources, but such issues must be handled with a historical view, clear facts, and collective responsibility. Long before the present MoU, the NPF said, the Assam government had started exploration and drilling in some of these areas along many parts of this disputed area where valuable mineral and petroleum resources lie and which have been contested for years. “This has been a matter of concern even before such an agreement was thought of. So it is wrong to say that the issue of oil exploration came up only because of the recent MoU,” it said. The party said whether Nagaland signed such an arrangement or not, the basic questions of territory, resource ownership, and competing claims have existed for decades. It stressed that any serious discussion must accept these historical facts instead of reducing a complex issue to narrow political debate.

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The Moscow Times

Jun 23, 2026, 12:56 PM

South Ossetia's President Steps Down to Become Kremlin Adviser Amid Integration Deal

The leader of the Georgian breakaway region of South Ossetia stepped down on Tuesday to become an adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, weeks after the ratification of a major integration agreement with Moscow. “Today, our task is to fulfill our cherished dream — to overcome our fate as a divided people and reunite with North Ossetia, reunite with Great Russia,” South Ossetia’s Moscow-backed president, Alan Gagloyev, said in a video address. “I have given my support to our historic leader, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, and I am ready to stand alongside him,” he said, adding that he would immediately begin work as an adviser to the Kremlin leader. Gagloyev, who took office in 2022, said that Marat Kambolov would serve as interim president. Kambolov, a native of the republic of North Ossetia in Russia’s North Caucasus, is a former Moscow bureaucrat who was recently appointed as South Ossetia’s prime minister. The leadership shuffle comes on the heels of an agreement ratified last month by Putin, which seeks to align South Ossetia’s laws closer to Russia’s. Under the deal, Moscow commits to providing social support benefits to the local population and boosting living standards. Putin emphasized the trade, economic and social cooperation of the arrangement, while Gagloyev hailed it as “the beginning of the reunification of the Ossetian people.” In Georgia, both the ruling Georgian Dream party and opposition factions have slammed the integration agreement as part of what they say is the de facto annexation of South Ossetia by Moscow. Gagloyev said Tuesday that, as a Kremlin adviser, he would work alongside Putin to help in the implementation of the integration deal. South Ossetia, along with the Black Sea region of Abkhazia, is recognized internationally as part of Georgia but has been under de facto Russian control since the two countries fought a brief war in August 2008. Russia maintains military bases in both breakaway territories.

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Kalinga TV

Jun 23, 2026, 12:54 PM

India and China Make Progress Towards Normalising Ties After High-Level Dialogue

New Delhi: India and China have held a high-level dialogue aimed at improving their strained relationship, with the two sides noting a “progress towards the gradual normalisation of ties.” The dialogue took place on the margins of the BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting being held in New Delhi on Monday and Tuesday, where India is currently presiding as the chair. This development marks a significant step in ongoing diplomatic efforts to bridge deep-seated divisions between the two Asian giants. The details of these engagements were shared during the Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA) weekly media briefing, where official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “There was a meeting yesterday between the National Security Advisor and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The two sides reviewed recent developments in bilateral relations and noted progress towards the gradual normalisation of ties.” Wang, who also holds a seat on the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC), engaged in the discussions as both nations utilised the strategic platform to assess the current state of their relationship and gauge the momentum towards restoring normalcy. During the talks, the Indian side emphasised the long-term strategic necessity of consistent and reliable cooperation. The spokesperson further noted that the National Security Advisor “underlined that stable, predictable, and constructive bilateral relations contribute to building trust and a better understanding between the two sides.” Looking ahead, officials described the tone of the engagement as both positive and focused on future cooperation, with Jaiswal adding that “these discussions were forward-looking and constructive.” The relationship between India and China underwent significant strain following a border clash in 2020, which led to years of heightened military and diplomatic tension. However, the diplomatic landscape shifted in 2024 as both nations moved toward de-escalation. The meeting between Doval and Wang Yi reflects the evolving nature of this re-engagement, characterised by a move away from confrontation and toward structured dialogue. Wang Yi had earlier visited New Delhi last year and held talks with the NSA at the 24th Meeting of the Special Representatives in August. According to the MEA, in the round of talks last year, the two sides had then shared the view that peace and tranquillity had been maintained in the India-China border areas since the 23rd SR Talks. They reiterated the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity in the border areas to promote the overall development of the India-China bilateral relationship. The visit comes as a part of the thaw of ties between New Delhi and Beijing following the subsequent meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of key international summits such as the SCO Summit in Tianjin last year, where both leaders welcomed the positive momentum and steady progress in bilateral relations since their last meeting in Kazan in October 2024. They had reaffirmed that the two countries were development partners and not rivals, and that their differences should not turn into disputes. The BRICS security summit officially commenced on Monday, with the meeting holding added weight given the alliance’s recent expansion. Growing in 2024 to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, followed by the accession of Indonesia in 2025, the grouping now represents approximately half of the global population, contributes nearly 40 per cent of world GDP, and encompasses about 26 per cent of international trade. (ANI) Also Read: Trump claims Iran agreed to nuclear inspections, says “no further” Hormuz blockade

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Dainik Jagran

Jun 23, 2026, 12:51 PM

BJP Leader Demands Transparency on 1947 Tribal Invasion in Jammu and Kashmir

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary and MP Tarun Chugh on Tuesday asked the Jammu and Kashmir government to observe'Holocaust Day'in memory of the martyrs of the 1947 tribal invasion. He also questioned the arrest and death of Jana Sangh founder Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, who gave the slogan of Ek Vidhan-Ek Nishan, and demanded that all the facts related to these should be made public. In his address at an event to commemorate the 73rd death anniversary of Jana Sangh founder Shyama Prasad Mukherjee in Srinagar today, Tarun Chugh said that in 1947, the Pakistani army attacked Jammu and Kashmir in the guise of tribal raiders and committed large-scale violence, loot and atrocities. He said that this tragedy did not find a proper place in history. The government should make public all the official documents and records related to that period so that people can understand the history of Jammu and Kashmir and the events of that time. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, founder of the Jana Sangh, suggested that detailed research on these events and facts should be brought to light through the 73rd death anniversary.

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ABP News✓

Jun 23, 2026, 12:47 PM

Punjab Politics Scandal: Police Accused of Faking Forensic Report to Link CM Bhagwant Mann to Controversial Video

A big news has come from Punjab politics. A big fraud has been exposed to falsify the report of Sri Akal Takht Sahib related to the alleged video of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann. Punjab Police has been accused of preparing a fake report on the video of CM Mann in the controversy related to sacrilege. It is alleged that a fake forensic report was made for Rs 10 lakh. Meanwhile, Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has demanded the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Two forensic experts were detained for making a fake report of the alleged video of CM Bhagwant Mann. Gurugram Police have detained Ankit and Arun Mahendroo. Ankit Jind is a resident of a scrapyard and Arun Mahendroo is from Sirsa. Both work as experts on contractual basis. Their report mentions the physical match of the person seen inside the video with CM Bhagwant Mann. Both have taken an ID1 thousand in lieu of preparing a fake report.

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The Financial Express

Jun 23, 2026, 12:42 PM

Telegram Returns After Indian Ban: Users Can Access Messages Again

Yes, Telegram is now back and running. We checked the availability on both Android and iOS platforms, and the app now connects to networks, allowing users to send messages and media files, as usual. You no longer need a VPN to get it running. For millions of Telegram users in India, the past week has been a digital blackout. Following the strict, government-mandated temporary blanket ban, the popular instant messaging platform vanished from app stores and stopped working for those who had it installed already, leaving users questioning when, and if, they would get their chats back. The , and Telegram is finally working again. However, at the time of writing this, the Telegram app is listed only on the Google Play store – Apple is yet to list the app on the App Store for iPhone users. The temporary blanket ban was triggered by a massive controversy surrounding national competitive examinations. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) cracked down on the app following its failure to prevent the widespread circulation of fake examination papers for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Beyond exam leaks, government officials cited Telegram’s inability to curb the dissemination of misleading information and other fraudulent activities plaguing the platform. Following an emergency meeting between government representatives and Telegram officials on June 3, the Centre ordered a complete block of the app and its associated web links until June 22. The government’s stance on the app received backing from the judiciary as well, with the Delhi High Court declining to offer Telegram immediate relief. While users can now access their messages, Telegram is not operating at 100% capacity. In a bid to ensure accountability and prevent the tampering of shared information, the central government has directed Telegram to completely block its message editing feature until June 30. This restriction comes directly following the NEET re-examination, which was successfully conducted on June 21 without any reported fraudulent activity. By disabling the ability to edit sent messages, authorities aim to maintain a clean digital trail as monitoring continues. As Telegram struggles back to normalcy, a war of words has erupted at the executive level. Telegram Founder and CEO Pavel Durov heavily criticised India’s IT ministry for imposing the one-week ban, stating that “the ban punishes 150M+ ordinary Telegram users in India — not the insiders who leaked the exam materials.” Taking his defence a step further, Durov also made serious corporate allegations. He alleged that Reliance, in which tech giant Meta holds a partial stake, may have actively lobbied alongside its major competitor, WhatsApp, to pressure the Indian government into imposing the ban on Telegram to dent its market share

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Amar Ujala

Jun 23, 2026, 12:41 PM

Tributes Paid on Martyrdom Day of Bharatiya Jana Sangh Founder Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee

Sonipat: On the martyrdom day of the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, Mayor Rajiv Jain along with party workers paid floral tributes to his portrait at his office in Purkhas Adda.

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Dainik Jagran

Jun 23, 2026, 12:41 PM

Trump Announces Record Oil Flow Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Diplomatic Efforts

US President Donald Trump has said that 19 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, which is a record so far. He said that oil prices are falling fast and the world is a much safer place now. Trump said that despite their opposition and false statements to the contrary, as well as the noise of'fake news'that is making every effort to make the American victory look as small and insignificant as possible. The US President said that Iran has fully agreed to the highest level of investigation into the nuclear matter for a long time in the future. This will ensure nuclear honesty. If they do not agree to this, then there will be no further negotiations. Based on this and other major concessions made by Iran, I have allowed the Strait of Hormuz to remain open and there will be no naval blockade now, although all ships will be required, while the US Treasury is very unlikely to start a blockade or a blockade that will cost US money.

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Amar Ujala

Jun 23, 2026, 12:37 PM

Lucknow Coaching Centre Blaze: Tragedy Strikes, Multiple Fatalities Reported

VIDEO | Lucknow coaching centre blaze: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav says, "Yesterday's incident is deeply tragic. It is heartbreaking that such a large number of students lost their lives, and many people who had gone there for coaching, jobs, or work also lost their lives.

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The Financial Express

Jun 23, 2026, 12:36 PM

Elon Musk's Net Worth Plummets $350 Billion as SpaceX Shares Drop 16.4%

Elon Musk ’s net worth plummeted $350 billion on Monday (US time) as shares of his tech giant SpaceX plunged 16.4% to under $155. Consequently, his estimated net worth slipped from an all-time high of $1.45 trillion to just under $1.1 trillion, according to Forbes. Despite the staggering billions-worth fall, the multi-hyphenate Silicon Valley titan still held on to his titles as the world’s richest person and the first-ever trillionaire following the June 12 SpaceX IPO . Even with the constant ups and downs on the Real-Time Billionaires List, Musk remains unparalleled. Forbes ranks Google’s Larry Page as the second-richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of $286.5 billion. The numbers simply prove that the gap between No. 1 and No. 2 in billionaire/trillionaire rankings is far too big, leaving doubts about how close the world is to getting its second trillionaire. And yet, prediction market traders are already crunching the numbers and have picked a tech leader they think could secure that honour with better odds than others. Unexpectedly, this person doesn’t even rank among the Top 5 Forbes billionaires. According to a CNBC report, speculators on Kalshi predicted the man in seventh place on that table has higher odds (32%) of becoming the world’s next trillionaire after Elon Musk, despite his current estimated net worth being just under $200 billion. It’s Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg . To be associated with the second-best ultra-wealthy milestone in the world, the Facebook creator’s net worth will have to quadruple. Next on the list is Musk’s good friend and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang . Traders on Kalshi placed him after Zuckerberg, giving him a 21% chance of obtaining the jaw-dropping 13-figure net worth. At the moment, Forbes identifies him as the eighth-richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of $180.3 billion. After that, Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell takes the third spot with 6% chances. Trader predictions ranked him far below the Meta CEO, despite the Dell icon having a net worth greater than those with better odds ($240 billion), according to CNBC. Other than Zuckerberg and Huang, nobody else was given more than a 10% chance of becoming the second trillionaire. Despite the not-so-optimistic figures, trading market predictions projected that more than one trillionaire may be crowned in the future. It echoes the findings of a 2025 Oxfam report that suggested there would be five trillionaires within a decade.

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Kalinga TV

Jun 23, 2026, 12:26 PM

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's India Visit Details to be Released Later: MEA

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday that further details about the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to India will be furnished at an appropriate time. Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Randhir Jaiswal, was responding to media personnel’s queries at a press briefing in the national capital today. “We will provide you with detailed information about the visit of the Japanese Prime Minister at the appropriate time. Please wait for that,” Jaiswal said. Takaichi is likely to travel between July 1 and July 3 for her maiden visit to India after she assumed office on October 21 last year, making her the first woman in Japanese history to hold the Prime Ministerial position. Earlier this morning, sources had said that while Guwahati was considered as a “possible venue” and “offered to the Japanese side,” given Takaichi’s tight schedule and due to “logistical issues,” her visit is likely to be held in New Delhi. “Given PM Takaichi’s domestic commitments, the window between her proposed arrival in India and her departure is quite tight. In view of this and the additional logistical issues connected to a visit outside the capital, the visit is likely to be held in Delhi,” the sources said. This would also accommodate certain programming elements that both sides are keen on to give a boost to bilateral ties, they said. Last week, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had hinted at the possibility of the Japanese Prime Minister visiting Guwahati on July 1 for summit-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Japanese local media had recently reported that Takaichi was set to visit Assam in early July, and as per a Nikkei report, she would be accompanied by leaders from over 50 Japanese companies and organisations. Meanwhile, a report in NHK said that during the meeting with PM Modi, the two leaders are expected to discuss concrete measures for cooperation in a range of fields, including security and economy, based on the Japan-India joint vision for the next decade announced during PM Modi’s visit to Japan last year. During his meeting with Takaichi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France earlier this month, PM Modi emphasised that India and Japan will continue to deepen ties across diverse sectors, with trade and investment remaining priority areas. Takaichi, a protege of the late former PM Shinzo Abe, is the first woman Prime Minister of Japan. Incidentally, Abe was due to visit Guwahati for summit talks with PM Modi in December 2019, but his visit had been postponed. (ANI) Also Read: India condoles death of 12 nationals in Ras Laffan gas facility explosion; working with local…

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Amar Ujala

Jun 23, 2026, 12:21 PM

Rajasthan's UCC Drafting and Religious Structure Crackdown: A Political Strategy?

The state government has recently announced the start of the process of drafting the UCC in Rajasthan. The administrative crackdown on mosques, mausoleums, and other religious structures within a 50-kilometre radius from the border in the border areas of Jaisalmer and Barmer has also become a subject of political debate. Political observers believe that these incidents may look different, but electorally their messages are much broader. According to senior journalist Manish Godha, issues such as the UCC, crackdown on illegal religious constructions in border areas, and national security are part of the BJP's strategy to consolidate its traditional vote bank. He says that such crackdowns in border areas are not limited to Rajasthan, but are also taking place in other states of the country. However, in Rajasthan, the issue takes on religious overtones as the construction of religious sites in border areas has increased exponentially in the last few years, and Home Department reports in this regard have also come out. However, due to the relatively higher proportion of Muslim population in border districts such as Jaisalmer and Jaisalmer, experts believe that such actions benefit the BJP politically.

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Aaj Tak

Jun 23, 2026, 12:21 PM

Pakistan Unveils Ancient City Excavations Amid Tensions with India Over Indus Waters Treaty

Pakistan has been teaching students for years that its history began with the conquest of Sindh by Muhammad bin Qasim in 712 CE. But the country has begun new excavations at Mohenjo-daro of the Indus Valley Civilisation. The site had remained largely untouched since the excavations of American archaeologist George Dales in 1965. Excavations in the 5,000-year-old city began in June 2025. This development came a few months after India launched Operation Sindoor and suspended the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan was left red-faced when India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam attack. Bilawal Bhutto, head of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), linked Pakistan's opposition to India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty to a civilisational claim. He cited Mohenjo-daro and the Indus Valley Civilisation to argue that Pakistan is the "real custodian" of the Indus. He said this is why Pakistan continues to assert its "rightful claim to the river and its historical legacy of pre-Indus civilisation Pakistan and Islam."

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Dainik Jagran

Jun 23, 2026, 12:20 PM

US-Iran Talks Spark Concern in Israel Over Regional Power Dynamics

The behind-the-scenes talks between the US and Iran have taken a new turn in the politics of West Asia. There is deep concern within Israel about the new agreement being worked out between US President Donald Trump and Iranian officials. Israel fears that the agreement will not only strengthen Iran's influence in Lebanon but also weaken Israel's military power against Hezbollah. According to media reports, the US and Iran have held several rounds of talks in Switzerland, following which the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last week. The main purpose of this is to stop the ongoing tensions and war in the Gulf region. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (affectionately known as'Bibi') is upset about the Iran-US negotiations. An Israeli source said that Bibi is very nervous about this. The main reason for Israel's concern is that Hezbollah is also involved in these talks.

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Amar Ujala

Jun 23, 2026, 12:16 PM

Trump Touts Record Oil Flow and Iran's Nuclear Inspections Agreement as Global Economic Boost

Trump wrote in his post that a record 19 million barrels of oil flowed through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday. According to him, this is the largest all-time record. Crude oil prices are falling rapidly in the international market due to this heavy supply. This fall in crude oil prices is being seen by the US administration as its great success. Trump believes that the low oil prices are a very positive sign for the global economy. AdvertisementTrump took aim at the media, saying that despite all the false statements, Iran has fully agreed to the highest level of nuclear inspections forever. According to Trump, this step will ensure nuclear honesty and if Iran does not agree to it, there will be no further negotiations. AdvertisementTrump said that American warships will still be stationed there so that the blockade can be reimposed if necessary, which is highly unlikely at the moment. In addition, money is being issued from the US Treasury account, such as soybeans, maize and wheat, which will be used to control the US food supply.

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ABP News✓

Jun 23, 2026, 12:10 PM

Akhilesh Yadav Calls Allegations Against MP CM a BJP Conspiracy

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ABP News✓

Jun 23, 2026, 12:02 PM

India Rejects Pakistan's Claims on Human Rights Violations in Kashmir

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Pakistan makes such statements to hide its failures and to divert attention from human rights violations. He said that India strongly rejects these fabricated claims. Meanwhile, he drew the world's attention to the protests in PoK and the wrong policies of the Pakistani government. Randhir Jaiswal said, "The protests in the areas under illegal occupation of Pakistan are the result of decades-old policies of the government there. These policies include economic exploitation, violation of fundamental rights, and suppression of civilians by the administration. In response, the Pakistani government used police brutality, blocking supplies of essential goods and medicines, shutting down the internet, and murderous attacks against unarmed civilians." India reiterated its stance on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) on Friday, saying that Pakistan would not relinquish the treaty until it was "reliably" closed.

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Aaj Tak

Jun 23, 2026, 12:00 PM

Education Minister Responds to Resignation Demands Amid NEET Exam Controversy

The NEET exam held on May 3 was cancelled after the paper leak. Meanwhile, the CBSE 12th board result also created a big furore. Everywhere there was a demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Cockroach Janata Party protested fiercely at Jantar Mantar about this and stuck to their demands. Now the Union Education Minister himself has responded to this demand. He said that in a democracy everyone has the right to question but what is he questioning. Those who want to break the country, while people are playing dafli at Jantar Mantar at this time. He further said that some people gather there in the name of students. When the Education Minister was asked that there are some organizations, which are coming to Jantar Mantar, protesting. There are sit-ins on issues like NEET, CBSE and CUET?

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Dainik Jagran

Jun 23, 2026, 11:58 AM

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Arrives in Pakistan for One-Day Visit

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan today, Tuesday, June 23, on a one-day visit aimed at fully implementing all the terms of the agreement between Iran and the United States and discussing regional and international developments of mutual interest. According to state TV channel PTV, the Iranian leader landed at Nur Khan Airbase where he was received by Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and other senior officials. Shahbaz Sharif was seen holding an umbrella. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan from Muscat. He went to Muscat with Parliament Speaker and Chief Negotiator Mohammad Bagheri Ghalibaf to hold high-level talks with Omani leaders on the management of the Strait of Hormuz. The Foreign Office had earlier reported that President Pezeshkian is paying a state visit at the invitation of Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. President Trump had threatened to meet with the US President again if the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran was not finalised.

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