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- Morocco star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in rape case, player says he’s ‘an easy target’
Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, left, in action against Brazil in the World Cup group match | Photo Credit: AP A French appeals court confirmed on Friday (June 19, 2026) that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, lawyers told The Associated Press. The defender, who is currently playing… - Rupee rises 6 paise to close at 94.34 against U.S. dollar
This image is used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee pared most of its initial gains and settled for the day higher by just 6 paise at 94.34 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday (June 19, 2026), as a firming dollar index and rising crude oil prices weighed on…Read More “Rupee rises 6 paise to close at 94.34 against U.S. dollar” »
- Theatre stampede case: Court issues summons to actor Allu Arjun, others
Telugu film actor Allu Arjun. File | Photo Credit: Nagar Gopal A city court has issued summons to top Telugu actor Allu Arjun and other accused to appear before it in person on June 22, in a case related to the death of a woman in a stampede during the premiere of ‘Pushpa 2’ at…Read More “Theatre stampede case: Court issues summons to actor Allu Arjun, others” »
- ‘Operation Tiger’: Aaditya Thackeray calls six dissident Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs ‘shameless and ungrateful’
Shiv Sena (UBT)leader Aaditya Thackeray. File | Photo Credit: ANI Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday (June 19, 2026) termed his party’s dissident MPs “shameless, ungrateful, and corrupt” individuals who betrayed those that helped them win in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. This is first reaction on the matter amid speculation about the… - Kremlin acknowledges Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, says strikes on Ukraine will continue
Thick plumes of smoke with flames rise from an oil refinery following a Ukrainian drone attack in the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Moscow, Russia, June 18, 2026, in this picture obtained from social media. | Photo Credit: Reuters Published – June 19, 2026 04:11 pm IST Source link - Hormuz ship crossings spike after U.S.-Iran deal to end war, says marine tracker
Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on June 19, 2026. | Photo Credit: REUTERS A total of 25 commercial vessels crossed the newly reopened Strait of Hormuz on Thursday (June 18, 2026), the highest number since mid-April, according to data from maritime tracking firm AXSMarine published on Friday….Read More “Hormuz ship crossings spike after U.S.-Iran deal to end war, says marine tracker” »
- ‘Savukku’ Shankar moves Madras High Court seeking CBI probe against former Chennai Police Commissioner A. Arun
‘Savukku’ Shankar. File YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar alias A. Shankar, 50, has filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against the Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) A. Arun in light of the adverse findings and observations made against him by the court on May 29,… - Lionel Messi’s family confirms father experiencing health-related issue
Lionel Messi with his father Jorge Messi. Source: Instagram/@jorge.sole As Argentina legend Lionel Messi makes history at the World Cup, his father is experiencing a “health situation” that prompted family members to release a statement on Thursday (June 18, 2026). Jorge Messi is “under medical supervision” as he continues to recover from a medical condition…Read More “Lionel Messi’s family confirms father experiencing health-related issue” »
- Reliance Retail building garment manufacturing ecosystem: Mukesh Ambani
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Reliance’s retail businesses are heading for transformation and for Reliance Retail and Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) the company is building two growth-boosting platforms. “First, an Advanced Manufacturing Platform: We are building a manufacturing platform extending from beverages and daily essentials to one of the most…Read More “Reliance Retail building garment manufacturing ecosystem: Mukesh Ambani” »
- Lebanon says 18 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers
Smoke rises to the sky in an area near Beaufort Castle following an Israeli military strike in southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel, Friday, June 19, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Lebanon said 18 people were killed on Friday (June 19, 2026) in Israeli airstrikes in the south, while Israel’s military reported its first…Read More “Lebanon says 18 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers” »