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In this episode, we examine the new U.S.-Iran agreement reached and the questions it raises about Israel’s response, regional security, and the future of U.S.-Israel ties. We also look at the growing turmoil within the Trinamool Congress after rebel MPs announced their merger with the NCPI, and more Source link
Saksham Chaudhary | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Murshidabad Kings rode on Saksham Chaudhary’s stunning 47-ball 98 to beat Novus Royals Purulia by four wickets in a nail-biting last-over finish and stay alive in the Bengal T20 League at the Eden Gardens here on Tuesday. In a rain-curtailed affair, Purulia relied on Priyam Sarkar’s century (100,…
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The Supreme Court of India. The Supreme Court on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) directed the Tripura State Election Commission (SEC) to hold the long-overdue elections to the village committees under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) in a single phase on September 27, making it clear that no further extension of the poll…
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Security at the White House looks through a pair of binoculars during the UFC Fan Fest on the White House Ellipse ahead of Sunday’s fight on the South Lawn, on June 13, 2026, in Washington. | Photo Credit: AP Law enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the…
Photo: earthquake.usgs.gov An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 shook eastern Japan, including Tokyo, on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), but there was no danger of a tsunami, the meteorological agency said. The quake struck at 7.46 p.m. (1046 GMT) in the southern Ibaraki prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, at a depth of about 50 kilometres…
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A woman has petitioned the District Superintendent of Police alleging that a financier was coercing her to repay ₹6 lakh on a loan of ₹2 lakh and had suggested that she sell her kidney to clear the debt. In a complaint submitted on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), Suguna of Surampatti said that she had initially…
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Star Of Night, Sicyon, Miracle Star, The Archer, Ranquelino and Osaka caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (June 16). Inner sand: 600m: Aphelion (R. Pradeep) 39.5. In fine trim. Double Your Money (Asbar), Hushed (M. Naveen) 40. They moved impressively. Magestic Persona (M. Naveen) 39.5. Pleased. 1000m: Shining Ways…
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Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rabri Devi. | Photo Credit: ANI Citing the poor health of her husband, Lalu Prasad, as the reason, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) wrote to the State government seeking more time to vacate her official residence at 10,…
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Iran said on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) that talks with the United States on its nuclear programme and sanctions relief would likely begin later this week, as President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would “completely open” once the foes sign their deal. Follow the updates for the West Asia LIVE on June 16,…
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Two men born in New Zealand have been in the headlines recently. For one of them, Ben Stokes, born in Christchurch, the headline is his natural habitat. The other, Kane Williamson, born in Tauranga, announced his retirement in the middle of a Test series against an England side originally led by Stokes. Williamson is one…
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