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Jun 14, 2026, 06:07 AM
Deputy Cane Commissioner Conducts Surprise Inspection of Sugarcane Survey Work in Moradabad

Deputy Cane Commissioner Conducts Surprise Inspection of Sugarcane Survey Work in Moradabad

For the purpose of sugarcane development and providing better facilities to the farmers, Deputy Cane Commissioner Moradabad conducted a surprise inspection of the sugarcane survey work being carried out in the Chandanpur Sugarcane Council and Sugar Mill Chandanpur area. On Sunday, Deputy Cane Commissioner Moradabad Harpal Singh carried out a detailed review of the quality, transparency and performance of the sugarcane survey works as per the prescribed standards and revenue records. During the inspection, ACDI Chandanpur Harimohan Tripathi, ACDI Gajraula Ram Jeevan, General Manager Sugar Mill Ganna RS Sehrawat, Deputy General Manager Ganna AK Tiwari along with other officers and employees of the department and sugar mill were present. The Deputy Cane Commissioner also conducted a spot inspection of the sugarcane survey works being carried out in the fields of the farmers by the survey teams. The records related to the survey were found to be correct as per the records, revenue records and revenue records. SP's mission will blow away the opposition parties'sleep, Mulayam Singh Yadav's bet in Agra for the 2027 assembly elections, Akhilesh Yadav's emphasis on the caste verification machine and caste verification in the assembly survey list.
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Dainik Jagran
Jun 14, 2026, 05:42 AM
Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi Refuses to Hug Rival Politician, Deepening Rifts Within Alliance

Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi Refuses to Hug Rival Politician, Deepening Rifts Within Alliance

The opposition alliance has been plagued by infighting. There have been rifts between the Congress and the Left parties. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has faced criticism from his colleagues after he refused to hug former Kerala chief minister and CPM strongman Pinarayi Vijayan at an event last week. In an audio speech from the June 8 meeting of the Indie alliance, Rahul Gandhi was heard saying that he would not hug Vijayan because of his political battle with him. He was heard saying, "We have our battles but if you are asking me to hug a former Kerala chief minister because of my political battle with him, I cannot and will not do so." The CPM and Congress are bitter rivals in Kerala. The Congress recently ousted Vijayan after two consecutive terms in power. Though the two allies are at loggerheads at the national level, Gandhi's remarks raised the question of a formal greeting or handshake between Vijayan and the opposition.
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Jun 14, 2026, 05:38 AM
Indian Politician Dinesh Trivedi Takes Charge as New High Commissioner to Bangladesh

Indian Politician Dinesh Trivedi Takes Charge as New High Commissioner to Bangladesh

Former Union minister and BJP leader Dinesh Trivedi arrived in Bangladesh on Friday via the Petrapole-Benapole land border and took charge as India's new high commissioner. Dinesh Trivedi is the first politician in the country to hold the post that goes to Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers. Dinesh Trivedi was seen casually carrying his trolley bag into Bangladesh when the border gates opened. He was accompanied by his wife Mrinal Trivedi. After crossing the border, Trivedi said it was nice to be here. Trivedi, a former Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader, has succeeded Pranay Kumar Verma, a 1994-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service. Pranay Kumar Verma's tenure ended last month. Pranav's tenure lasted for four years and he witnessed the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in a student-led uprising in August 2024 and the decline in India-Bangladesh relations under the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus. Dinesh Trivedi's appointment comes at a time when Sheikh Hasina's government in August 2024 and Trivedi's leadership in India has been experiencing a long political journey.
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Jun 14, 2026, 05:33 AM
Trinamool Congress Faces Crisis as Former Minister Resigns and MPs Seek Separate Seating Arrangements

Trinamool Congress Faces Crisis as Former Minister Resigns and MPs Seek Separate Seating Arrangements

Kolkata: Amid an intensifying rift within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), former West Bengal Minister Manas Ranjan Bhunia has resigned from the party, sending his resignation letter to TMC supremo and former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Speaking to the media, he confirmed that he had submitted his resignation letter to Mamata Banerjee, requesting her to accept his resignation from the primary membership of the party. “I sent my resignation letter to Mamata Banerjee and requested her to kindly accept my resignation from the primary membership of the party,” he said. Amid fluctuating exits from the TMC, party MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has confirmed that a group of 20 MPs has formally sought separate seating arrangements in the Lok Sabha, signalling a possible organisational split within the party’s parliamentary ranks. The list of MPs also includes Bapi Haldar, Dr. Sharmila Sarkar, Prasun Bandyopadhyay, Jagadish Barma Basunia, Asit Kumar Mal, Arup Chakraborty, Rachna Banerjee, Saayoni Ghosh, Khalilur Rahaman, Abu Taher Khan, Yusuf Pathan, Mitali Bag, Mala Roy, Kalipada Soren, Deepak Adhikari, June Malia, and Partha Bhowmick. This move comes amid growing internal tensions within the TMC following the party’s underwhelming performance in the recent West Bengal Assembly elections, which has reportedly led to a widening rift between the party veterans and the central leadership headed by Mamata Banerjee. On Thursday, TMC MP Prakash Chik Baraik, representing West Bengal in the Rajya Sabha, resigned from the Upper House. This is the third such resignation within a week. On June 10, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sushmita Dev resigned as a member of the Upper House. On June 8, Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigned as a member of the Upper House of Parliament and from the primary membership of the TMC. Soon after resigning as a member of the Rajya Sabha amid turmoil within the Trinamool Congress, former TMC MP Prakash Chik Baraik on Thursday said that he had “accepted the opinion of the people” of West Bengal and had therefore decided to resign from the Upper House. (ANI)
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Jun 14, 2026, 05:33 AM
PM Modi Attends G7 Summit in France, Focuses on International Partnerships and Developmental Solidarity

PM Modi Attends G7 Summit in France, Focuses on International Partnerships and Developmental Solidarity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to France and Slovakia till June. PM Modi will attend the G7 Summit in Evian, France in June. The 52nd G7 Summit is being held under the presidency of France. India has participated in the G7 13 times so far and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the G7 Summit for the 7th time. France has invited India as a partner country in the G7. India's continued participation in the G7 Summits reflects growing international recognition of India's role and contribution in addressing challenges to global peace, security, development, and environmental sustainability. In the outreach sessions of the G7 Summit, Prime Minister Modi will participate in separate discussions with leaders of other invited countries. The main focus of these meetings will be international partnerships and developmental solidarity, promoting shared and balanced development, and effective use of AI. India has been a frequent invitee to the G7 meetings, and India has been a prominent voice in the G7 this year.
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Jun 14, 2026, 05:31 AM
TMC Leadership Shake-up: Saayoni Ghosh and Mala Roy Removed from Key Positions

TMC Leadership Shake-up: Saayoni Ghosh and Mala Roy Removed from Key Positions

According to advertisement party sources, Jadavpur MP Saayoni Ghosh has been removed as the president of Youth Trinamool Congress and young leader Arnab Banerjee has been given the responsibility. Alifa Ahmed, MLA from Kaliganj in Nadia district, has been made the president of Trinamool Mahila Congress in place of Kolkata South MP Mala Roy. Interestingly, a few days ago, Mamata Banerjee had reappointed Saayoni Ghosh and Mala Roy to these posts during the reorganization of the organization. But now this sudden change is being seen as a link to the ongoing power struggle within the party. A group of disgruntled MPs within the advertisement party is openly standing against the NDA leadership. The rebel camp claims that 20 out of 28 TMC MPs are with them in the Lok Sabha. The names of Saayoni Ghosh and Mala Roy are also being mentioned. The rebel MPs say that they will meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and demand recognition of themselves as the real TMC. Kakoli Ghosh said that if this sudden change is seen within the party, then they will also demand recognition of their alliance with the BJP (Democratic Alliance) in Parliament.
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Jun 14, 2026, 05:31 AM
Centre Accuses Karnataka Government of Fertiliser Shortage Cover-up

Centre Accuses Karnataka Government of Fertiliser Shortage Cover-up

: Union Consumer Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi has accused the Karnataka government of attempting to shift blame onto the Centre over the reported fertiliser shortage in the state, alleging that the crisis is the result of administrative failure by the Congress government rather than a lack of supply. Responding to reports of farmers struggling to obtain fertilisers in several parts of Karnataka , Joshi said the Centre had ensured adequate stocks well ahead of the monsoon season despite global supply-chain challenges. He claimed that the state government was creating a false narrative of shortage to cover up its inability to effectively distribute fertilisers to farmers. “The Congress government in Karnataka is behaving irresponsibly by blaming the Centre. There is no shortage of fertilisers in the state. The real issue is the failure of the state administration to ensure timely distribution to farmers,” Joshi said. According to the Union minister, Karnataka received fertiliser allocations exceeding its estimated requirements between January and March 2026 to facilitate advance stocking. During this period, the state was supplied with an additional 0.33 lakh metric tonnes of urea, 1.29 lakh metric tonnes of DAP and 1.58 lakh metric tonnes of NPKS fertilisers beyond projected demand. Joshi stated that against the requirement of 3.13 lakh metric tonnes of urea up to June 10, the Centre had ensured availability of 5.59 lakh metric tonnes. Even after the sale of 2.47 lakh metric tonnes, more than 3.12 lakh metric tonnes remained in stock, while another 17,190 metric tonnes was in transit. Similarly, against a requirement of 1.89 lakh metric tonnes of DAP, the Centre supplied 2.57 lakh metric tonnes. Current stocks stand at 1.09 lakh metric tonnes, with additional supplies continuing to arrive. For NPKS fertilisers, against a requirement of 4.36 lakh metric tonnes, the Centre ensured availability of 9.28 lakh metric tonnes. “The Government of India remains fully committed to protecting farmers’ interests. Sufficient stocks are available, and it is now the responsibility of the state government to ensure they reach farmers without delay,” Joshi asserted. His remarks come amid growing complaints from farmers across Karnataka regarding difficulties in procuring fertilisers during the crucial sowing season, triggering a fresh political confrontation between the BJP-led Centre and the Congress government in the state.
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Jun 14, 2026, 05:18 AM
US Government Restricts Access to Anthropic AI Models Amid Ongoing Dispute

US Government Restricts Access to Anthropic AI Models Amid Ongoing Dispute

The Donald Trump administration deepened its high-profile dispute with Anthropic , the artificial intelligence startup that has become now become a multi-billion-dollar valued giant, this week by restricting foreign access of two of its most advances AI models. These past few months, we’ve seen US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly issue threatening deadlines targeting co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei’s company over not budging from its principles, barring the unrestricted use of the AI models “for all legal purposes.” On Saturday (US time), stoked the fire even further by penning a begrudging message that singled out Anthropic on social media. “Three months ago, @DeptofWar kicked @AnthropicAI out of our building–forever,” he wrote on X. “Every passing day proves why that was the right move.” Hegseth’s virtual missive surfaced shortly after Anthropic publicly revealed that the US government issued an “export control directive to suspend all access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 by any foreign national,” including even the company’s own foreign international employees, over “national security concerns.” Complying with the order, Anthropic said that it was abruptly disabling its models Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all customers. Both sides have tussled over the use of AI in warfare since early 2026, with the current administration ultimately blacklisting the Dario Amodei-led company and forging agreements with so many of Anthropic’s rivals: SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon Web Services, Oracle and Reflection. Three months ago, @DeptofWar kicked @AnthropicAI out of our building—forever. Every passing day proves why that was the right move. 🇺🇸 However, even, before that, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth laid out an ultimatum for the AI giant in late February, urging the co-founder and CEO to relent within days or face one of two punishments – compulsion under the Defence Production Act or be expelled from the defence supply chain as a “national security risk.” Anthropic, on the other hand, chose not to budge from its principles. In a blog post dated February 26, CEO Dario Amodei wrote, “In a narrow set of cases, we believe AI can undermine, rather than defend, democratic values. Some uses are also simply outside the bounds of what today’s technology can safely and reliably do. Two such use cases have never been included in our contracts with the Department of War.” The pointers, which ultimately resulted in the company being shunned by the Trump administration, Amodei chose to speak out against were: use of their systems for mass domestic surveillance being incompatible with democratic values, and AI-powered fully autonomous weapons that could put USA’s warfighters and civilians at risk. US President Donald Trump has since also characterised the Amodei’s AI giant as a “radical left, woke company” on social media. Meanwhile, Hegseth announced on X that Anthropic was a “Supply-Chain Risk to National Security,” compelling military contractors and suppliers not to engage in commercial business with it. Since then, the General Services Administration has renounced ⁠Anthropic’s government-wide contract, with Treasury, State and the Federal Housing Finance Agency also publicly cutting ties. Days later, the Amazon-backed company escalated the dispute by suing the US government over retaliation for refusing to remove safety limits of its Claude model. Although the company had long been willing to work with the military, it did not want to do it on any terms. The company ultimately raised five legal claims against the government, arguing that the actions violated the Administrative ​Procedure Act, the First Amendment, the Fifth Amendment, the president’s statutory authority, and the APA’s prohibition on unauthorised agency sanctions. Moreover, Anthropic accused the Pentagon of launching a significant air attack on Iran using its tools hours after Hegseth declared the company a “Supply-Chain Risk to National Security.” The supply chain blacklisting of Anthropic is set to take effect later in the year, while the San Francisco AI company behind Claude is bound for its initial public offering as early as October 2026. Although an official date has yet to be announced, the company has already set the groundwork for a potentially blockbuster Nasdaq debut by filing confidential IPO paperwork with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier this month. The major move came after a massive funding round in May boosted Anthropic’s valuation to approximately $965 billion. Overtaking Sam Altman’s OpenAI, Amodei’s company became the most valuable AI startup in the world.
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Jun 14, 2026, 05:17 AM
Canada and Europe Must Unite Amid Global Power Competition: Canadian PM Mark Carney

Canada and Europe Must Unite Amid Global Power Competition: Canadian PM Mark Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for greater cooperation among middle powers, urging countries to build a united and influential alternative amid intensifying global power competition. Addressing an audience at Trinity College Dublin on Saturday ahead of the G7 Summit in France, Carney said countries outside the circle of major global powers should work together rather than compete for influence with larger nations. “In a world of great power rivalry, middle powers have a choice — to compete for favour or to combine to create a third path with impact,” Carney said. The Canadian Prime Minister argued that Canada and the European Union together possess substantial economic, demographic and defence capabilities that can help shape global developments. He noted that their combined population is more than twice that of the United States, while their economies are comparable in size and their collective defence capabilities exceed those of China. Carney’s remarks echoed views he expressed earlier this year at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, where he raised concerns about growing geopolitical tensions and challenges facing the post-war rules-based international order. The speech came during a series of high-level engagements in Europe ahead of the G7 Summit. Carney held talks with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and recently met French President Emmanuel Macron. Describing Canada and Europe as partners with shared values, Carney said the two sides could serve as a “force for good” by promoting human rights, dignity and pluralism. “Canada and Europe together constitute one of the strongest economic, cultural, technological, financial and military groupings in the world,” he said. Speaking alongside Taoiseach Martin, Carney outlined a broader vision for transatlantic cooperation. “The new world order will be built starting with Europe,” he said, adding that “Canada is the most European of non-European countries” and is actively deepening its engagement with the continent. The Prime Minister highlighted Canada’s growing institutional links with Europe, including its recent participation in the European Union’s SAFE defence procurement mechanism, making it the first non-European country to join the initiative. Carney also pointed to Canada’s network of 56 critical minerals partnerships across more than ten countries, most of them in Europe, as evidence of expanding strategic cooperation. While emphasising closer ties with Europe, Carney sought to reassure businesses regarding Canada’s relationship with the United States. He said Washington remains committed to the basic framework of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “The US has been clear. They don’t want to change the fundamental architecture,” he said. His comments come amid continuing trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington and speculation over the future review of the trilateral trade pact. Carney noted that around 85 per cent of Canadian exports to the United States currently continue to enter the market tariff-free under the agreement. -ANI
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Jun 14, 2026, 05:09 AM
Indian PM Modi to Visit France for Bilateral Meeting and G7 Summit

Indian PM Modi to Visit France for Bilateral Meeting and G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is headed to France over the weekend for a bilateral visit as well as the G7 leaders’ summit. He will be in Nice on June 13 and 14, in Evian on June 16 and 17 for the summit, and in Paris on June 17 and 18. This is the Prime Minister’s seventh official visit to France since 2014 and follows French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India on February 17-19, when bilateral relations were elevated to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership”. France is one of India’s most preferred partners in Europe, and the relationship, built on strategic autonomy and respect, has been a success story over the last several decades. The forthcoming visit is a testament to New Delhi ’s durable ties with Paris. The key thrust of the bilateral visit will be tech and innovation. In Nice, Modi, alongside Macron, will inaugurate the Bharat Innovates event that brings together top innovation startups from India, France and the world. More than 120 Indian companies and startups, and prominent business leaders from France and other countries, are expected to participate in the event, being held during India-France Year of Innovation. The Prime Minister will hold a bilateral summit with President Macron in Nice, the first since the elevation of ties to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership”. On June 18 in Paris, alongside Macron, Modi will attend the VivaTech Summit, Europe’s largest technology and startup event. The Vivatech Summit will host an Indian pavilion, the largest one at the summit this year. The West Asia conflict has set off an energy crisis shock for India and the world and put the lives of Indians living in the region at risk. The recent US attacks on ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz have killed Indian sailors. With US President Donald Trump attending the G7 Summit, India has an opportunity to convey its concerns on a matter that has hit its security and economic interests. In that context, France and Europe will be an important partner, as it is a common understanding that the continuation of the war is not in anyone’s interest. To understand the durability of India-French ties, let’s take the example of the famous French politician Jacques Chirac. In 1976, as India faced global criticism over Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s Emergency, the French Prime Minister agreed to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations. He returned as the Republic Day chief guest 22 years later, this time as President, and launched the Strategic Partnership with India. The Strategic Partnership was India’s first with any Western nation, and France’s first with a non-Western nation. Just months later, in May, India conducted the Pokhran-II nuclear tests. Western powers criticised India and imposed sanctions — but France did not. The visits are testament to French pragmatism and foresight in how it diplomatically managed the sensitive nature of the ties. The strongest link between the two countries, which has led to the innovation and tech partnership, is “strategic trust”. Political understanding is extremely important, and that is visible at the highest levels. One of the prime examples of the leadership-level trust was displayed when India reached out to Macron at the last minute in December 2023 — after US President Joe Biden had declined the invitation for the Republic Day celebrations in January 2024. Then the Indian envoy to France reached out to Élysée Palace directly, and the French President didn’t hesitate to bail out India, despite knowing fully well that he was Delhi’s second choice. The Indian Prime Minister returned the favour in 2025, when he headlined the AI summit in France. The larger trust is on display again as India has again been invited for the G7 Summit in Evian on June 16-17. France believes that India’s presence at the G7 reflects its standing as a leading voice of the Global South and a key partner in addressing shared global challenges. In fact, if one goes back in history, the French Presidency had invited India to participate in the G8 summit (Russia was expelled after the Crimea annexation in 2014, and the grouping became G7) for the first time ever in 2003. PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee attended the summit at the invitation of President Chirac. France again invited India in 2019, and that was PM Modi’s first G7 summit in Biarritz, France. Since then, India has been participating in the summits — this will be India’s 13th participation at the G7 Summit and Prime Minister Modi’s seventh consecutive participation at the meet. At a time when the world has become unpredictable and volatility is the norm, trust has become a rare commodity. In the case of India and France, the strategic trust, built over years of the strategic partnership, has matured in fields as critical as defence, nuclear energy and space. Defence: The India-France defence collaborations run deep and wide, spanning the entire spectrum from air and naval assets to helicopter engines and missiles. Some flagship examples of cooperation include the Rafale aircraft, Scorpene submarines and Shakti helicopter engines. Space: In this sector, there is the rich legacy of six-decade-old cooperation between ISRO and the French national space agency CNES. The highlights include joint launches, development of satellites such as Megha-Tropiques and SARAL, and collaboration in India’s human spaceflight mission Gaganyaan. The two are also looking at another satellite mission, TRISHNA. Nuclear: With the passing of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, there is a great opportunity for collaboration among Indian and French industry. On Small Modular Reactors/Advanced Modular Reactors, India and France signed a Declaration of Intent on cooperation in this sector in February 2025. Tech: Tech partnerships are built on a high-level of trust. As an Indian diplomat told The Indian Express: “One will never hand one’s phone to a stranger or a person who one doesn’t trust fully. The same holds true for high-level tech partnership, where high-level trust and confidence is needed between governments, systems and leaders. That’s how the India and France tech partnership has matured.”
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Jun 14, 2026, 04:57 AM
US and Iran Close to Agreeing on Framework Deal to End Tensions and Normalize Global Energy Supplies

US and Iran Close to Agreeing on Framework Deal to End Tensions and Normalize Global Energy Supplies

Major progress appears to be being made toward ending tensions between the United States and Iran and normalizing global energy supplies. According to a Fox News report, the United States is planning to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as well as lift sanctions on Iran. Removal of mines laid in this important sea route will be done in the next phase. Recent statements by the US administration and regional leaders indicate that Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing on a framework agreement. The agreement is aimed at ending months of conflict and restoring sea traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy transport routes. According to Fox News, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will be a key part of the proposed agreement. According to a Reuters report, a US naval official told reporters that Iran will open its naval blockade in exchange for talks.
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Jun 14, 2026, 04:53 AM
States Launch Investigation into OpenAI Over Artificial Intelligence Concerns

States Launch Investigation into OpenAI Over Artificial Intelligence Concerns

A coalition of states has opened a wide-ranging investigation into artificial intelligence startup OpenAI, the company said Saturday, adding to a growing backlash over AI. State attorneys general subpoenaed OpenAI on Friday asking for internal documents on its practices, including its handling of user data, safety of minors and advertising activities, according to the company. New York, Colorado and other states are involved in the investigation, according to two people familiar with the probe, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing legal matter. “We take the concerns raised by state attorneys general seriously and intend to engage constructively with their offices,” OpenAI said in a statement. The company added that the newest version of its model, ChatGPT, includes more safeguards like parental controls to protect children. “None of this changes what families have gone through, but we are committed to learning, improving, and getting this right,” the company said. OpenAI declined to provide further details on the investigation. AI has drawn increasing scrutiny as the number of cases of children harming themselves after using the technology has grown along with AI-generated scams. Concerns about the technology’s ability to replace humans, as well as soaring energy costs from the data centers that power it, have added to the angst. The Trump administration Friday barred AI startup Anthropic from allowing foreign nationals access to its new Mythos and Fable 5 AI systems, citing national security concerns. President Donald Trump , who until recently took a largely hands-off approach to regulating the technology, also signed an executive order this month that asked tech companies to voluntarily give the government oversight of new AI models before releasing them to the public. States have also increasingly taken matters into their own hands. They have introduced dozens of bills this year to put guardrails around AI. More than 100 state laws now ban chatbots for young users; require system testing for security risks; and help protect copyrighted materials from being used by AI systems.
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Jun 14, 2026, 04:51 AM
Jaipur Police Denies Permission for Youth Protest Over NEET Paper Leak and Education Issues

Jaipur Police Denies Permission for Youth Protest Over NEET Paper Leak and Education Issues

The protest was to be held over various issues related to NEET paper leak, education system, unemployment and youth. The party's national president Abhijit Dipke had also appealed to the people through social media to reach Shaheed Smarak. He had said that the paper leak has affected the future of millions of youth and on this issue, the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will be demanded. The advertisement, however, was denied permission by the Jaipur Police. The order issued by the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) said that in view of the investigation of the application and the law and order situation, the protest cannot be allowed. On this basis, the application was rejected. The party has questioned the decision of the administration. The party claims that its programs have been held peacefully in many cities including Delhi, Pune, Lucknow, Amritsar, Bengaluru and Hyderabad and there has been no law and order problem anywhere. The party said that it had read all the necessary procedures for peaceful demonstration, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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Jun 14, 2026, 04:49 AM
Google Sues Chinese Cybercrime Network for Using AI to Spread Online Scams

Google Sues Chinese Cybercrime Network for Using AI to Spread Online Scams

Google sued a Chinese cybercrime network on Friday, accusing it of using the company’s artificial intelligence to blast online financial scams to hundreds of thousands of Americans. The internet giant also said it was coordinating for the first time with the FBI and wireless providers such as AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon to shut down the network, known as Outsider Enterprise. The Chinese group used Gemini, Google’s AI system, to create hundreds of fake websites mimicking companies like Google and YouTube and government operations like the Postal Service and New York’s E-ZPass service for highway tolls, the lawsuit said. Google warned that AI had supercharged the problem of online scams and said it was trying to get ahead of what it believed could be a surge of online fraud using Gemini and other AI tools. AI-powered scams are growing faster than other types of online phishing and fraud schemes, Google and law enforcement say. Cybercriminals defrauded Americans of nearly $21 billion last year, with about $893 million in losses linked to AI, the FBI reported. “This is our first coordinated effort and lawsuit and that speaks to the breadth of impact that this particular scam has,” Halimah DeLaine Prado, Google’s general counsel, said in an interview. In the lawsuit, which was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Google accused the Chinese network of using its technology and brand for fraudulent purposes. It asked the court for a restraining order so the company and law enforcement can work to shut down the network. Google said the network coordinated over the Telegram messaging service to share tips and trade software kits using AI to mass-produce scam messages across communications platforms. Hundreds of thousands of people have been affected, the vast majority of them in the United States, Google said. The company could not pinpoint the amount of damages but said it was in the millions. Using AI, the Chinese network created 131 software kits that made it easy to create thousands of fake websites. In a two-week period in May, the group sent 2.5 million messages to Android phone users with links to 9,000 fake websites and over 1 million fraudulent internet addresses connected to the group. “Criminals increasingly use AI to make fraud like this more convincing and harder to detect,” Brett Leatherman, the assistant director of the FBI’s Cyber Division, said in a statement.
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Jun 14, 2026, 04:43 AM
Athawale Suggests NCP Merge with BJP Instead of Congress

Athawale Suggests NCP Merge with BJP Instead of Congress

Athawale, who heads the Republican Party of India (Athawale faction), said on Saturday, he himself had advised Pawar in the past to merge his party with the Congress. However, he believes that the Congress has no strength left now. Athawale quipped that instead of going to the Congress, he should come to the NDA. He also said that if Pawar has any problem with the BJP, he can merge his party with the RPI.
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Jun 14, 2026, 04:34 AM
G-7 Summit: International Forum for Cooperation and Discussion

G-7 Summit: International Forum for Cooperation and Discussion

The G-7 summit is an international forum where every year the leaders of its member countries come together on one platform. The G7 member countries are France, the US, the UK, Germany, Japan, Italy and Canada. Also the European Union is a part of this meeting. The leaders involved in the G7 meeting share their views on fundamental values. Exchange views on issues such as freedom, democracy and human rights. This meeting also discusses international challenges facing the world community. Global economy and regional issues. Also a document of the conclusion of this meeting is released. In the 70s, developed countries had many challenges, such as the first oil crisis of 1973. At that time it was felt necessary to establish policy discussions and coordination at the level of leaders on issues of needs such as economy, trade, currency, energy. The G7 summit was first held in Paris in 1975. At that time 6 countries participated. Germany, the UK, Italy, and Japan hold the presidency of the G7 in 2026. The G7 is held every year after 2026.
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Jun 14, 2026, 04:26 AM
Modi-Trump Meeting at G7 Summit to Focus on Proposed Trade Deal

Modi-Trump Meeting at G7 Summit to Focus on Proposed Trade Deal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump will meet on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France on June 17 at 6.15 pm (IST). A senior White House official confirmed on Saturday that the ongoing negotiations on the proposed trade deal between the two leaders will be the main agenda of the meeting. This will be his first face-to-face meeting with President Trump since Prime Minister Modi's visit to the US in February 2025. Prime Minister Modi will attend the G7 Summit on June 1 at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. During this time he will discuss issues such as global partnership, sustainable economic development, and the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) with leaders of G7 countries, partner countries, and representatives of international organizations. According to sources, the proposed trade deal between India and the US has been in talks for several months and will figure prominently in the Modi-Trump meeting. A senior White House official said, "The two countries signed a trade deal earlier this year, and India is a natural energy partner."
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Jun 14, 2026, 04:24 AM
Iran Seals Off Bomb-Grade Uranine Stockpile Amid US Speculation

Iran Seals Off Bomb-Grade Uranine Stockpile Amid US Speculation

US intelligence sources have reported that Iran has taken aggressive steps in recent weeks to completely seal its vast stockpile of bomb-grade uranium. Iran has deliberately dismantled the underground tunnels where it stored the uranium. Landmines have been laid at their entrances. Iran has taken this step when speculation was rife that US President Donald Trump had ordered the US military to seize this uranium. Iran's military siege has now brought the ongoing nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran to a critical juncture. Tensions between the two countries have been high for the past few months. President Donald Trump has publicly hinted that the US military could seize this uranium stockpile by cracking down on Iran's nuclear facilities. The main objective of the US is to seize this material so that Iran does not develop nuclear weapons. Closing the Straits of Iran has been a top priority of the Trump administration since the Trump administration re-engaged the war.
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Jun 14, 2026, 04:17 AM
Switzerland Votes on Historic Population Cap Amidst Immigration Debate

Switzerland Votes on Historic Population Cap Amidst Immigration Debate

Switzerland is voting to impose a formal limit on its population for the first time in history. People here will vote on a proposal to limit the population to 10 million. The proposal, put forward by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP), calls for limiting the country's population to 10 million (10 million) by 2050. While supporters believe that uncontrolled immigration is causing overcrowding on trains, expensive housing, and increasing unbearable pressure on infrastructure, the government, trade organizations, and critics have called it an absurd and dangerous move. Critics argue that the decision will lead to severe labor shortfalls in the country and that breaking the free movement agreement with the European Union (EU) could isolate Switzerland economically. The eyes of the whole of Europe are now on the Swiss referendum, which is being called the country's "Brexit moment." The country's population has risen sharply in the last two decades, to nearly 7.3 million.
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Jun 14, 2026, 04:11 AM
G7 Summit in France to Tackle Global Inequality and Geopolitical Crises

G7 Summit in France to Tackle Global Inequality and Geopolitical Crises

The G7 summit, chaired by France, is being held in the French city of Avienne on June 1. The heads of state of the G7 countries as well as several partner countries have been invited. The G7 members are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US. In addition, France has invited India, Brazil, Kenya, and South Korea as partner countries. The official agenda of the G7 in France is to reduce global inequality in order to deal with the serious imbalances of the global economy. In addition, multilateralism, strengthening the value chains of critical minerals are also part of the official agenda. In addition, the G7 chaired by France, solving geopolitical crises, ensuring online security, preventing organized crime, discussing new rules and structures of the global governance are also part of the official agenda. But in the G7, more than the official agenda, the Middle East Iran conflict is being discussed. Experts from the G7 are also coming to the Middle East to take part in the Middle East.
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Jun 14, 2026, 03:55 AM
Shiv Sena Party Chief Calls Emergency Meeting Amid Speculation of MP Defections

Shiv Sena Party Chief Calls Emergency Meeting Amid Speculation of MP Defections

Amid speculation that some Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs may switch sides, party chief Uddhav Thackeray has called a meeting of his MPs on Sunday. A party MP said the meeting has been called on Sunday afternoon at Matoshree, Thackeray's residence in Mumbai's Bandra East area. The meeting is scheduled for Sunday at 12 noon. For this, leaders need to reach Matoshree by 11 pm. All Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs will meet on Sunday at Matoshree. The meeting has been organised in Uddhav Thackeray's presence. Reports of some Shiv Sena MPs being in touch with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde continue to emerge. The meeting assumes significance in the backdrop. MP Sanjay alias Bandu Jadhav has been absent in the last few meetings. His presence in today's meeting will be keenly watched. The development assumes significance amid talk that the Shiv Sena, led by some Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra under'Operation Tiger ', may join the game in Delhi this week.
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Jun 14, 2026, 03:52 AM
US Defends Blockade in Strait of Hormuz Amid Indian Protests Over Vessel Attacks

US Defends Blockade in Strait of Hormuz Amid Indian Protests Over Vessel Attacks

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, following a protest from Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar .The protest was over recent attacks on commercial vessels that resulted in the deaths of Indian sailors.The US State Department said Rubio told Jaishankar that violations of the US/American blockade and the illicit transport of Iranian oil through the Strait of Hormuz "will not be tolerated."
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Jun 14, 2026, 03:52 AM
Iran-US Peace Talks Near Conclusion as Funeral Arrangements Announced for Late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran-US Peace Talks Near Conclusion as Funeral Arrangements Announced for Late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran and the United States are still at war. Air strikes have been taking place on both sides. The Strait of Hormuz has been closed for several months. However, today is the final seal of peace talks between the two countries. The long-standing war may be coming to an end. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have announced the dates for the farewell ceremony, procession, and funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to Iran's Fars News Agency, the final farewell ceremony for the late Khamenei will be held on 4 and 5 July at the Imam Khomeini prayer site in Tehran. Also, a procession will be held in Tehran on 6 July. It will be followed by ceremonies in the holy city of Qom on 7 July and in Mashhad on 9 July. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's body will be buried at the holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad. Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died on 28 February 2026. Several other Iranian leaders, including the head of the United States, were killed in Iran's airstrike.
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Jun 14, 2026, 03:40 AM
Trump to Meet Modi at G7 Summit in France Next Week

Trump to Meet Modi at G7 Summit in France Next Week

United States President Donald Trump will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G7 Summit in France next week, senior White House officials confirmed on Saturday.The summit is scheduled for June 16-17 in Evian, France.This will be the first meeting between the two leaders since their last interaction in February 2025 in Washington, DC.Modi earlier said, "India's presence at the G7 reflects the trust our partners place in us and our growing global profile."
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Jun 14, 2026, 03:29 AM
PM Modi and French President Macron Jointly Inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 Conclave in Nice

PM Modi and French President Macron Jointly Inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 Conclave in Nice

Nice: Technology and innovation are poised to take centre stage as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurate the landmark Bharat Innovates 2026 conclave in Nice on Sunday. The high-profile event, which brings together top innovation startups from India, France and the world, marks a crucial milestone in the ongoing ‘India-France Year of Innovation’ and underscores the rapidly expanding tech partnership between the two nations. The three-day innovation conclave, running from June 14 to June 16, serves as a powerful platform to connect Indian innovators with global investors, industry leaders and academic institutions. The joint launch by PM Modi and President Macron signals the growing importance of technology and innovation in the India-France relationship, which has seen deepened cooperation in recent years across sectors ranging from defence and space to digital technology and artificial intelligence. More than 120 Indian deep-tech startups and over 15 leading higher education institutions, including the premier IITs and other research organisations, are participating in the event. While the conclave may not be as well-known as major global summits, diplomatic observers view it as a critical launchpad for India to showcase its deep-tech capabilities to a global audience, attract international funding, and secure vital partnerships in emerging technologies. The event will spotlight cutting-edge innovations across future-focused domains such as advanced computing, semiconductors, space technology, defence innovation, biotechnology, healthcare, and climate solutions. The Nice leg also features the first bilateral summit between the two leaders since the elevation of bilateral ties earlier this year to a ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’. Beyond technology, pressing geopolitical challenges are high on the agenda. With the war in West Asia leading to US blockade of ships going to or from Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz, PM Modi and President Macron are expected to discuss the ways and means of restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait. This visit marks the 7th official visit of PM Modi to France since 2014, following President Macron’s state visit to India in February this year. Ahead of the crucial meeting, PM Modi noted the special warmth in the relationship, stating in his departure statement, “France occupies a special place in India’s strategic vision. Earlier this year, President Macron visited India and we elevated our relationship to a Special Global Strategic Partnership. When I meet President Macron in Nice, we will review the progress made since February, and chart the next steps in our cooperation. I look forward to our discussions on pressing global issues of mutual interest as well.” Detailing the broader visual and strategic impact of the initiative, Piyush Srivastava, Additional Secretary (Europe West), Ministry of External Affairs, stated: “Bharat Innovates is a landmark initiative that showcases India’s innovation journey to a global audience, our startup ecosystem, deep tech startups, our digital public infrastructure, our advances in defence space and clean energy, and contributions of Indian talent to global technology. The Prime Minister’s presence with President Macron at this event is itself a significant symbol of the depth of bilateral relationship in the domain of technology and innovation. Especially this year, which we are also celebrating as India-France Year of Innovation.” The Nice engagements form the opening chapter of PM Modi’s comprehensive five-day European visit. Having arrived in Nice on Saturday, PM Modi will depart for Slovakia for a historic bilateral visit from June 14-16, before returning to France for a two-day stay between June 16-18 to attend the high-stakes G7 Summit in Evian and conclude his visit in Paris. India’s participation at the G7 Summit on June 16-17 underscores its positioning as a pivotal global player. Affirming New Delhi’s role as a potent representative for developing economies, PM Modi stated, “This is the 8th consecutive G7 Summit to which India has been invited. At the G7, India will not only speak for itself, but it will also give voice to the aspirations of the Global South.” The Prime Minister will wrap up his visit on June 18 in Paris, where he will join President Macron at the VivaTech Summit, Europe’s largest technology and startup event. India is set to host the largest pavilion at the summit this year, a move that, alongside Bharat Innovates 2026, will firmly project the nation as a global hub for digital transformation. Summarising the vision of the multi-nation visit, PM Modi stated, “I am confident that my visits to France and the Slovak Republic will reinforce India’s deepening engagement with both Europe and the G7, and showcase our steadfast commitment to expanding the horizon of our partnerships with the continent and beyond.” (ANI)
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Jun 14, 2026, 03:14 AM
Tensions Rise Within Trinamool Congress as Sudip Bandyopadhyay Meets Union Ministers

Tensions Rise Within Trinamool Congress as Sudip Bandyopadhyay Meets Union Ministers

Senior Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Saturday (June 13). The meeting followed talks with Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. Bandyopadhyay was accompanied by rebel TMC MP Satabdi Roy when he went to Yadav's residence at Motilal Nehru Marg. Hours after Bandyopadhyay and Shah met, former minister Manas Bhunia resigned from the TMC. The 74-year-old Bhunia told NDTV that he was unhappy with the ongoing crisis in the party, but did not say what his next step would be. Sudip Bandyopadhyay, 77, is a 6-time Lok Sabha MP. He is an MP from West Bengal's Kolkata North seat and is the leader of the Trinamool Congress in the Lok Sabha. On Bandyopadhyay's meeting with Bhupendra Yadav, TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh said, "Mamata didi gave these people positions and honours and these people are doing this in return. Sudip's statement to me that Mamata didi's party is not doing well this time.
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Jun 14, 2026, 03:13 AM
Delhi Limits Electricity Price Increase to 2.4% Amid Fuel Price Surge

Delhi Limits Electricity Price Increase to 2.4% Amid Fuel Price Surge

West Asia tensions have pushed fuel prices higher, driving up power procurement costs by roughly 31 per cent, but Delhi’s government has limited the consumer-facing increase to just 2.4 per cent, Delh i Power Minister Ashish Sood said on Saturday (June 13). The Power Purchase Adjustment Cost (PPAC) is an established provision under India’s electricity laws that allows power utilities to pass through changes in the cost of fuel and power procurement. “The Power Purchase Adjustment Cost (PPAC) is not a new mechanism. The country’s electricity laws permit power companies to adjust for the rising costs of the fuel used to generate electricity,” Ashish Sood told news agency ANI. He said the recent revision was prompted by a substantial increase in fuel costs tied to developments in West Asia and other contributing factors. #WATCH | Delhi Minister Ashish Sood says, "The Power Purchase Adjustment Cost (PPAC) is not a new mechanism. The country's electricity laws permit power companies to adjust for the rising costs of the fuel used to generate electricity. Fuel costs have been surging over the past… pic.twitter.com/wEvgRFtmWi — ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2026 Fears of a wider conflict in West Asia have intensified as of June 2026, with renewed exchanges between the United States and Iran straining a fragile ceasefire and pushing military activity across multiple fronts. Reports indicate increased US military deployments in the Gulf and US forces reportedly intercepted Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz —a critical oil transit route—amid rising concerns over maritime security and regional stability. Power minister Sood explained that, when averaged across different sources, power purchase costs rose by about 31 per cent last month (in May) because of the surge in fuel costs. That sharp rise would ordinarily translate into a much larger adjustment under PPAC , but regulators have intervened to blunt the impact on consumers. “However, up to March 31, the District Resource Centre (DRC), following government intervention, had allowed a PPAC of only 14.5 per cent. Even now, despite a 31 per cent rise in costs, an increase of only 2.4 per cent has been permitted,” the minister said. The latest revision moves the PPAC from the earlier 14.5 per cent to approximately 17.5–17.9 per cent, according to Sood. He described this regulatory decision as a deliberate effort to shield households and businesses from the full burden of higher procurement costs. Minister Sood emphasised the Delhi government’s priority of limiting the effect of rising electricity costs on consumers. “Our government is fully committed to ensuring that the impact of electricity prices on consumers is minimised as much as possible,” he said, adding that authorities are closely monitoring the evolving situation and will continue efforts to protect consumers from further increases. For consumers: The permitted increase of about 2.4 per cent on top of the previous PPAC level means electricity bills will see a modest rise relative to the sharp underlying procurement-cost increase. For utilities and distributors: The capped adjustment may squeeze margins or require the use of reserves or other measures to bridge the gap between higher procurement costs and lower permitted recovery. With fuel markets influenced by geopolitical developments in West Asia, Ashish Sood warned that costs could remain volatile. The government and regulators will continue to monitor fuel and power procurement trends and may revise PPAC levels further if conditions warrant, while attempting to balance the financial health of power suppliers with consumer affordability.
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Jun 14, 2026, 03:11 AM
Shiv Sena Leader Uddhav Thackeray Convenes Parliamentary Board Meeting Amid Reports of Party Split

Shiv Sena Leader Uddhav Thackeray Convenes Parliamentary Board Meeting Amid Reports of Party Split

MUMBAI: Amid reports of a TMC split, Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday convened his party’s parliamentary board meeting, which was attended by senior party leaders besides Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members. There are reports that Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde has undertaken ‘Operation Tiger’ to poach the two or three MPs of Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT). The operation has been carried out to increase Shiv Sena’s tally in the Lok Sabha and extend support to the BJP in the Centre so that the BJP can comfortably carry out its earlier rejected delimitation bill in both houses of Parliament. Union minister and Shiv Sena Lok Sabha MP Pratap Jadhav said that Operation Tiger is in the last phase and that it will be completed soon. He said all the MPs of the Shiv Sena (UBT) are in touch with DCM Eknath Shinde, and whenever he wishes, Operation Tiger will be accomplished at the right time and on an auspicious occasion.
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Jun 14, 2026, 03:11 AM
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Visits Singapore to Attract Investments and Explore Collaborations

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Visits Singapore to Attract Investments and Explore Collaborations

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will visit Singapore from June 15 to 16 to attract investments and explore collaborations for the development of Amaravati and other key infrastructure projects. As per schedule, Naidu will depart from Bengaluru at 11:35 am on June 14. On June 15, he will meet Shilpak Ambule, High Commissioner of India to Singapore, at 10:30 am Singapore Time. He will subsequently participate in a roundtable conference with startup venture capitalists, and attend a luncheon meeting with Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director of UN-Habitat. The Chief Minister will also hold discussions with Singapore Senior Minister of State Low Yen Ling. Later, he will meet Karan Bajwa, President, Google Cloud Asia-Pacific; Lim Siang Guan, Advisor to the Executive Committee of GIC; Robert Yap, Executive Chairman of YCH Group; and Prof Tan Eng Chye, President of the National University of Singapore. During the visit, Naidu is scheduled to meet Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and discuss areas of cooperation. He will also meet Singapore Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and interact with members of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Andhra Pradesh delegation. Meetings are also scheduled with Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam and Minister for Manpower Dr Tan See Leng.
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Jun 14, 2026, 03:10 AM
India Escalates Response to Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kozhikode

India Escalates Response to Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kozhikode

KOZHIKODE: The administrative response to the Nipah crisis in Kozhikode has shifted to top gear with a ministerial review meeting and an assessment by a specialist team from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The mobilisation comes at a time when the region is experiencing a mix of clinical relief and escalating political turbulence. Health Minister K Muraleedharan has confirmed that three close relatives of the active Nipah patient have tested negative at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. Despite this positive development, epidemiological tracking continues at full throttle. Health officials added 13 new individuals to the contact list and moved four more into institutional isolation for rigorous observation. The total contact list has now expanded to exactly 100 people, which includes four individuals in the very high-risk category, 14 as high-risk, and 82 under low-risk. Meanwhile, health surveillance teams successfully completed a comprehensive house-to-house health survey across all 320 residential properties within division 5 of the Ramanattukara municipality to check for potential transmission links. To reinforce containment operations, Revenue Minister A P Anil Kumar, who currently holds organisational charge of the district, chaired a high-level strategy session in the district collector’s chamber.
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Jun 14, 2026, 03:03 AM
Controversy Erupts Over Diamond-Studded Gift on Lalu Prasad's Birthday

Controversy Erupts Over Diamond-Studded Gift on Lalu Prasad's Birthday

PATNA: RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s 79th birthday celebration has triggered a controversy after ex-CM Rabri Devi gifted a diamond-studded golden bracelet to a Bhojpuri folk singer as JD(U) on Saturday wrote to Bihar police’s Economic Offences Unit (EOU), demanding a probe. In his letter, JD(U) principal spokesperson Neeraj Kumar sought to know the price of the bracelet and how it was paid for. “On Lalu Prasad’s birthday, Bhojpuri singer Chhotu Chhalia was given a bracelet by Rabri Devi. Chhalia stated that it was a diamond bracelet. Where did this diamond bracelet come from? What is its source? Where is its receipt? What is its market value?” Kumar asked. He said the EOU should investigate the matter based on Income Tax Act 1961, Benami Transactions Act 1988, Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002, and available evidence. Copies of the letter has been given to principal chief election commissioner (Bihar Jharkhand), ED Director (Patna) and Lokyukta. RJD MLC Sunil Singh said Rabri never wears diamond jewellery. When Chhaliya began singing a folk song dedicated to Tejashwi’s son, Rabri, in her enthusiasm, gifted her bangles to the singer as a reward.
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Jun 14, 2026, 02:59 AM
Telangana Government Objects to Centre's Proposed Scheme Replacing MGNREGS

Telangana Government Objects to Centre's Proposed Scheme Replacing MGNREGS

The Telangana government has decided to formally convey its objections to the Centre over the proposed implementation of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G], which is set to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) from July 1. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Seethakka at Praja Bhavan on Saturday. The meeting resolved to send an official letter to the Union government outlining the state’s concerns and objections regarding the new scheme. The state government had earlier passed a resolution in the Assembly opposing the implementation of VB-G RAM G and forwarded it to the Centre. Despite Telangana’s objections, the Union government has asked the state to implement the scheme and has already allocated funds for its rollout. Several states across the country have also begun issuing notifications for the implementation of the new programme. Officials informed the meeting that the state may have little choice but to adopt the new framework if it wishes to continue receiving at least 60 per cent of the funds required for employment guarantee works from the Centre. Speaking after the meeting, Seethakka expressed serious concerns over a provision in the new law that mandates a 60-day suspension of employment works during the agricultural season. She said the provision was not suitable for Telangana, where the agricultural season coincides with the monsoon period. During this time, the state undertakes large-scale plantation drives, including Vanamahotsavam and other afforestation activities through MGNREGS. “A 60-day halt in employment works would disrupt plantation activities and run counter to the Centre’s Green India objectives. The provision would also adversely affect tribal communities and people living in hilly and remote areas who depend on such works for their livelihoods,” the minister said. The state government also maintained that the Centre should bear the cost of all ongoing employment projects, buildings and other infrastructure works until their completion. Telangana plans to request the Union government to postpone the implementation of the new law by two months, allowing states sufficient time and flexibility to adapt to the revised framework. Seethakka said that, besides sending a formal letter, the government would place the matter before the state cabinet under the leadership of chief minister A Revanth Reddy if implementation of the scheme became unavoidable. A final decision on the state’s course of action would be taken after detailed deliberations in the Cabinet, she added.
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Jun 14, 2026, 02:58 AM
Indian PM Modi Arrives in France for Bilateral Talks and Defense Deal Discussions

Indian PM Modi Arrives in France for Bilateral Talks and Defense Deal Discussions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the French city of Nice on Saturday night. He was welcomed by the Indian community at the hotel. The Prime Minister hugged and caressed the baby. The women patted him on the forehead. After this, Modi watched the cultural program. PM Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in the afternoon today. He will also inaugurate the'Bharat Innovates'program. The two countries can have 12 agreements related to technology, innovation, health tech, medical technology, AI, semiconductor and space technology. India and France will have an important discussion on the deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets. India wants these aircraft to have the facility to attach their weapons. The source code issue will also be raised. The deal is yet to be approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). A final decision will be taken only after the Prime Minister's visit. He is on a 6-day visit to France and Slovakia from 13 to 18 June. He will visit Paris and Nice during the 7th phase of his visit.
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Jun 14, 2026, 02:50 AM
Trinamool Congress Removes Rebel MPs from Organisational Posts Amid Party Crisis

Trinamool Congress Removes Rebel MPs from Organisational Posts Amid Party Crisis

Amid the brewing rebellion within the Trinamool Congress Parliamentary Party in the Lok Sabha, the party leadership has removed two Lok Sabha members from crucial organisational posts. The most significant move was the replacement of four‑time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member from Kolkata (Uttar) constituency, Sudip Bandopadhyay, from the post of the party’s president for the Kolkata (Uttar) Assembly constituency. The decision came hours after information surfaced that Bandopadhyay was seen in a car with fellow rebel MP Satabdi Roy in Delhi on Saturday, June 13, and heading to the residence of BJP leader and Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav. Bandopadhyay has been replaced by scribe‑turned‑politician and party legislator Kunal Ghosh, who is among the few continuing their allegiance towards former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew and the party’s general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee. On the other hand, first‑time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member from Jadavpur constituency in South 24 Parganas district and actress‑turned‑politician Sayoni Ghosh, who had also turned rebel, has been dropped from the post of president of the Trinamool youth wing. Arnab Mukherjee has replaced her. At the same time, veteran Trinamool Congress leader and former West Bengal minister Manas Ranjan Bhunia, who was defeated this time from his native Sabang Assembly constituency in West Midnapore district in the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly polls, on Saturday announced his decision to quit the Trinamool Congress. “In the current situation, there is no opportunity to work for the Trinamool Congress. So, I have decided to leave the party. However, politics and social service are an integral part of my life. Therefore, I will not stay away from politics. I will inform everyone in the coming days about what decision I will take,” Bhunia said. In a letter sent to Mamata Banerjee, Manas wrote: “I hereby resign from the primary membership of Trinamool. Please accept my resignation.”
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Jun 14, 2026, 02:49 AM
Kerala Elections: CPM Leader P Jayarajan on Party's Defeat and Right-Wing Forces' Growing Influence

Kerala Elections: CPM Leader P Jayarajan on Party's Defeat and Right-Wing Forces' Growing Influence

He survived a bid on his life and enjoys a mass following that not many CPM leaders in the state can match. Within the party, P Jayarajan’s story is quieter but telling. With the CPM in the midst of a churn following a heavy defeat in the assembly elections, the Kannur strongman speaks to TNIE on the reasons for the loss, the Sangh Parivar’s growing influence in the state, and what the party needs to do to bounce back in the electoral arena. Rather than lapses within the party, this was a concerted and deliberate effort by right-wing forces in Kerala to defeat the Left. In the first election after the formation of Kerala in 1957, the undivided Communist Party got 35.7% of the votes. In the 114-member assembly, the party won 60 seats. They came to power because the Congress, PSP, and the Muslim League fought the elections separately. Before coming to power, there were class struggles and workers’, farmers’ and teachers’ protests. Intense class struggles happened in northern Kerala, in places like Kayyur, Karivellur, Kavumbayi, Munayankunnu, and Padikunnu, as well as in Punnapra-Vayalar. The 1957 victory was the culmination of those struggles. In 1959, all reactionary forces united to bring down the EMS government. Caste organisations and religious leadership directly stepped in to organise the Liberation Struggle (Vimochana Samaram). Following this, the central government dismissed the EMS government. When elections were held in 1960, the Communist Party’s vote share actually increased to 39%, but their seats fell to 29. When right-wing forces unite in Kerala, the seat count drops even when the vote share rises.
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Jun 14, 2026, 02:47 AM
Indian PM Narendra Modi Arrives in France for Bilateral Talks and Startup Event

Indian PM Narendra Modi Arrives in France for Bilateral Talks and Startup Event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nice, France, last night on the first leg of his two-nation visit to France and Slovakia. During his stay in France, he will join French President Emmanuel Macron in jointly inaugurating Bharat Innovates and hold bilateral talks with him on key areas of cooperation and global issues ahead of the upcoming G7 Summit.The Prime Minister will subsequently travel to Slovakia for bilateral engagements with the Slovak leadership. At a community reception held at the iconic Hotel Negresco yesterday, a large gathering of the Indian diaspora accorded a warm and enthusiastic welcome to the Prime Minister.Prime Minister Modi interacted warmly with members of the community and witnessed colourful cultural performances featuring classical Indian dance forms, including Kathak, Odissi and Bharatanatyam, presented by French and Italian artists. The vibrant reception reflected the strong cultural and people-to-people ties between India and France.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today join French President Emmanuel Macron for the inauguration of Bharat Innovates at the Palais des Expositions in Nice. The event will showcase India’s startup and innovation ecosystem, with around 120 startups presenting innovations to global investors and technology leaders.Following the event, Prime Minister Modi and President Macron will hold bilateral talks at Villa Kerylos. The meeting will be the first since India and France elevated their ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership earlier this year. The two leaders are expected to discuss cooperation in defence, technology, trade and innovation, besides exchanging views on key regional and global developments.The Prime Minister will later depart for Slovakia for the second leg of his visit.
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Jun 14, 2026, 02:18 AM
Akhilesh Yadav Connects with Party Loyalists Ahead of UP Assembly Elections

Akhilesh Yadav Connects with Party Loyalists Ahead of UP Assembly Elections

Ahead of the 2027 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, SP national president Akhilesh Yadav has started tapping into the pulse of party loyal old-timers and close ones. Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday visited the homes of several old-timers and close friends in Agra. He also met traders from the Vaishya community. He stressed on booth strengthening and said all workers would be given respect if a government is formed in 2027. Akhilesh Yadav was welcomed by party workers at the Rahnakalan toll plaza on Saturday afternoon. Akhilesh then drove to the house of SP Rajya Sabha member Ramjilal Suman at HIG Flats in Sanjay Place. Suman's brother-in-law Divyanshu had died recently. He stayed here for half an hour. He said he had come to share grief. A bright and well-connected child had left. He then went to the house of Dr RS Pareek at Bagh Farzana. SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav had come here from Dr. Pareek's Sikar South Sector residence. Vinay Agarwal had contested the 2022 assembly elections on a Vaishya caste ticket.
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Jun 14, 2026, 02:17 AM
Karnataka CM Ensures Voter Registration During SIR Exercise

Karnataka CM Ensures Voter Registration During SIR Exercise

BENGALURU: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said he instructed all district in-charge ministers and the deputy commissioners to compulsorily visit every taluk, guide booth-level officers (BLOs) and establish contact with booth-level agents (BLAs) of any political party to ensure that people are not stripped of their voting rights during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) -- a nationwide exercise by the Election Commission of India to clean up electoral lists. “Right now, what they (Election Commission) call mapping is restricted only to officials. They might have mapping figures like 90%, 98%, 97%, or 86%, but that doesn’t count for us,” he told reporters after chairing a meeting of DCs, SPs, DFOs and secretariat officers at Vidhana Soudha. SIR is set to begin in Karnataka on June 20. “If any voter — including DK Shivakumar or any minister sitting here — wants to protect their vote, they must compulsorily fill out enumeration forms and applications provided by the BLO. Only then will their vote be saved. BLOs will visit people’s doorsteps three times, and if they find the house locked or the person missing, they will report it. Otherwise, they will put it up on the notice board. If anyone is working outside the state their documents should be collected, their signatures obtained and submitted,” he added. The CM said he instructed officials that everyone must be given a residential certificate. “Whoever does not have a residential certificate, I have told officials to issue it. This is because if you don’t have the right to vote in the future, it will cause problems for the heads of households in receiving the benefits of the five guarantees, pensions, and other government benefits. If they don’t keep their vote, they won’t get any benefits,” he cautioned.
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Pakistani Forces' Crackdown in Jammu and Kashmir Sparks Intensified Protests and Fears of Further Control

Pakistani Forces' Crackdown in Jammu and Kashmir Sparks Intensified Protests and Fears of Further Control

In occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), public anger continues to mount after 53 people were killed in a security crackdown by Pakistani forces at the behest of Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. The movement led by the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) has intensified. Although officials have offered talks, the organisation has dismissed it as a mere formality. The JKJAAC maintains that there is no justification for talks with Pakistan, as assurances made in the past have never materialised. According to Indian intelligence officials, Islamabad's offer of talks is not intended as a solution, but to gain time and dictate its terms. They claim that Asim Munir's real goal is to establish full control over PoJK. According to officials, for this, Pakistan may consider invoking Section 56 of the'Azad Jammu and Kashmir Interim Constitution Act, 1974 '. If this happens, the PoJK government will be dismissed and the PoJK assembly will be dissolved from its almost direct role in this situation.
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