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TVK Govt Releases White Paper on TN Finances, Cites Fiscal Stress

Tamil Nadu government released a white paper on the state's finances. The white paper was released by the new TVK government, succeeding the DMK regime. The white paper details alleged fiscal mismanagement by the previous administration.

"The report says the headline debt figure of ₹10 lakh crore in 2025-26 captures only the State’s direct borrowings through market loans, institutional debt, and public account liabilities; it does not capture the borrowings of the PSUs, statutory boards, and special purpose vehicles that the State guarantees or implicitly supports"— White Paper

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Partey Denied Entry to Canada Amid Rape Charges

Thomas Partey's appeal to overturn a Canadian visa refusal has been rejected. Thomas Partey faces rape charges in London. The Federal High Court in Canada upheld the decision to deny the Ghanaian midfielder entry.

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Delhi Police Bust Pakistan-Backed Terror Network, Arrest Seven

Delhi Police Special Cell busted a Pakistan-backed terror and criminal network. The network was allegedly functioning under the patronage of Pakistan's ISI and using Indians to further terror activities. Arrests were made on Tuesday.

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BMC Halts Water Supply to Pools Amidst Low Reservoir Levels

BMC halts water supply to construction sites and swimming pools. Mumbai is facing a worsening water crisis due to delayed monsoon rains. Reservoir levels have depleted to a critical level of 10.35 percent.

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Modi Raises Sailor Deaths with Trump at G7, Cites Open Shipping Lanes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns about the safety of Indian seafarers with US President Donald Trump during a bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit. The G7 Summit in France brought together leaders of major economies to discuss global issues.

"I heard about that. It's a rough profession, and we work together on it. This has been happening throughout time, but we work together. We love all those people. They are great people."— Donald Trump, US President

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Air India launches 'Basic' fare with unbundled services

Air India introduces 'Basic' fare option on select domestic routes. Air India is unbundling services to offer lower fares. The 'Basic' fare option does not include complimentary meals.

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Messi Hits Hat-Trick, Ties Klose Record in Argentina's World Cup Opener

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. Lionel Messi became the oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick at 38 years and 357 days. Lionel Messi tied Miroslav Klose's record for the most career goals in FIFA World Cup history with 16 goals.

"My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that. I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me."— Lionel Messi

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Zelenskyy Joins G7 Summit Amidst Sanctions Talk

G7 leaders gathered to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine and a tentative U.S.-Iran conflict resolution deal. The G7 summit is a meeting of leading industrialized nations. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy joined the summit, and Trump announced a deal with Iran. "Trump urges Netanyahu to be ‘more responsible’ on Lebanon, suggests Syria can handle Hezbollah" was attributed to Donald Trump.

"Trump urges Netanyahu to be ‘more responsible’ on Lebanon, suggests Syria can handle Hezbollah"— Donald Trump, President

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G7 Summit Pivots to Ukraine; Trump Signals Swift Russian Oil Sanctions

G7 leaders and Zelenskyy focused on Russia's war in Ukraine. Simultaneously, President Trump announced a tentative Iran deal, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also signaled sanctions on Russian oil, creating a complex and varied foreign policy narrative.

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Iran Deal Advances Amid Hormuz Reopening Doubts

The U.S. and Iran are set to finalize a ceasefire agreement and begin nuclear program talks, with Tehran confirming discussions on a comprehensive deal. Yet, despite President Trump's declaration of a swift, toll-free reopening, major shipping operators voice strong skepticism, warning that the Strait of Hormuz could take weeks or months to resume full operations.

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LiveMintThe Hindu

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Four 'Namo' cities to be developed in NCR under Regional Plan 2041

The NCR Planning Board approved the Regional Plan 2041, which includes the development of four new cities. The National Capital Region (NCR) is facing significant population growth and development challenges. The plan was cleared on Tuesday, outlining future development for the region.

"States will submit their proposals, and these four cities will be selected through a challenge"— Manohar Lal, Urban Affairs Minister

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Livramento Ruled Out of World Cup; Chalobah Called Up

England defender Tino Livramento ruled out of World Cup with injury. Livramento's injury forces a late change to England's World Cup squad. Replacement Trevoh Chalobah called up just before opening match.

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Andhra Pradesh Govt Offers Free Bus Travel for NEET UG Candidates

Andhra Pradesh government offers free bus travel for NEET UG candidates. The NEET UG is a national eligibility cum entrance test for admission to medical courses. The NEET UG exam is scheduled for June 21.

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FBI Thwarts Drone Attack Plot at White House UFC Event

The FBI disrupted planned attacks targeting a UFC event at the White House. The UFC event was held on the White House lawn and coincided with President Trump's 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The FBI has announced the disruption of the plot and made multiple arrests.

"he had not been briefed on an alleged plot targeting the UFC event at the White House on Sunday."— Donald Trump, President

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FBI Foils Explosive Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event

News reports underscore the FBI's effective intervention, successfully disrupting a planned attack involving explosive drones aimed at a high-profile UFC event at the White House. Coverage highlights law enforcement's swift action in thwarting a major security threat, with at least five individuals now in custody in connection with the alleged plot.

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Associated Press Press Trust of India (PTI)

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FBI Foils Explosive Drone Plot at White House UFC Event; Was Trump the Target

The FBI disrupted a high-stakes plot to attack a White House UFC event using explosive drones, arresting at least five individuals. The event, held at the White House and celebrating President Donald Trump's 80th birthday, has prompted reports to question if the president himself was the intended target of the alleged attack, underscoring the gravity of the foiled threat.

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India Today WION

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Mbappe Becomes France's All-Time Top Scorer in World Cup Victory

Kylian Mbappe breaks France's all-time scoring record during a 3-1 World Cup win over Senegal. The match occurred recently, leading to the record being broken. Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal.

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Two BSF Jawans Sentenced to 42 Years for Gang Rape and Acid Attack in Mizoram

Two BSF men sentenced for gang rape and acid attack in Mizoram. The case involves a gang rape and acid attack that occurred in 2017. The court acquitted the two BSF men of the charge of murdering the rape victim's friend.

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Jharkhand NDA MLAs Relocated Ahead of Rajya Sabha Polls

Jharkhand NDA MLAs moved to a hotel in Ranchi ahead of Rajya Sabha polls on June 18. The move is seen as a strategy to prevent cross-voting.

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NDA Deploys 'Resort Politics' to Secure MLA Loyalty

Jharkhand NDA has sequestered its MLAs in a Ranchi hotel, in a move dubbed 'resort politics,' amid fears of cross-voting in the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls. This strategic maneuver, including meetings and voting training, aims to shore up party loyalty and avert defections before legislators cast their votes.

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The Indian ExpressTimes Now

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NDA Leader Rejects 'Kidnapping' Claims Over MLA Relocation

An NDA leader explicitly denied any impropriety, stating "no kidnapping," after the party moved its Jharkhand MLAs to a hotel for 48 hours ahead of Rajya Sabha polls. The relocation, prompted by fears of cross-voting, is defended as a legitimate measure for strategic meetings and voting training, directly countering accusations of coercion or unethical conduct.

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Hindustan Times

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Oil Prices Tumble as U.S.-Iran Peace Hopes Rise

Brent oil price dropped below $80 per barrel. Optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices fell to a three-month low on Tuesday. "Traders are pricing in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as the most immediate and positive result of any peace deal" was attributed to David Morrison.

"Traders are pricing in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as the most immediate and positive result of any peace deal"— David Morrison, senior market analyst

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Sri Lanka Women Beat New Zealand in T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand in a Women's T20 World Cup match. Nilakshika Silva produced a strong performance for Sri Lanka. New Zealand's title defence was dented by the loss. Sri Lanka chased a target of 151 runs.

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Mbappe Sets Scoring Record; Haaland Scores Brace in World Cup Debut

Kylian Mbappe became France's record scorer and Erling Haaland scored a brace on his World Cup debut. Argentina and France started their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns. Four draws occurred in a single day of the tournament.

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Census 2027 Field Operations Underway

Phase 1 of Census 2027 completed in 23 states and Union Territories. The Census 2027 is the eighth national census since India's Independence and involves a Rs 11,718 crore exercise. Field operations are ongoing in some states, with self-enumeration underway in Kerala and Nagaland.

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Trump Paused Iran Uranium Capture Mission Amidst Nuclear Tensions

US military rushed to prepare ground mission to capture Iran’s uranium, but Trump paused it. US-Iran diplomacy has been plagued by key issues for decades. Sources reveal details of a previously unknown US military operation targeting Iran's nuclear program.

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Hollow US-Iran Peace Talks Face Regional Headwinds

US-Iran peace efforts remain largely superficial, prioritizing optics over substantive engagement on decades-old diplomatic impasses. Negotiators have yet to tackle core issues, while broader regional conflicts, including Israel's war on Lebanon, further destabilize any foundation for a meaningful agreement. This focus on appearance rather than resolution leaves the prospect of lasting peace uncertain.

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Al JazeeraThe Wire