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Investigation intensified into the brutal gang-rape of a 30-year-old woman in Bihar's Begusarai. Police suspended Chakia SHO Rajiv Ranjan for negligence, constituted a Special Investigation Team to arrest the five accused, and formed a medical board to verify injuries

Mukesh Ambani urged young engineers to help build AI for India as Reliance Intelligence moves into its execution phase. Highlighting partnerships with Google, Meta and NVIDIA, he said India should become a creator, adopter and global leader in artificial intelligence

The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution opposing Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam project and urged the Centre not to grant approvals. The resolution received support from all major parties, including the DMK, AIADMK and Congress, highlighting political unity on the issue

The Trinamool Congress faced fresh turbulence as former minister Jyoti Priya Mallick resigned from all organisational posts citing health reasons, while Siliguri mayor Goutam Deb stepped down. The developments come amid growing internal dissent following the party's electoral setback

Thousands of protesters marched in Kohima demanding speedy justice in sexual harassment and rape cases. The rally highlighted delays in cases involving suspended IAS officer Reny Wilfred and other crimes against women and children, calling for timely trials and accountability

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan presented the UDF government's first Budget, announcing Mission Samudra, KIIFB reforms, healthcare initiatives and investment-focused projects. The Budget seeks to revive the state's economy despite revenue shortfalls and growing debt concerns

Mukesh Ambani said Reliance Industries' succession plan is nearing completion, with Akash, Isha and Anant Ambani now leading major business verticals. He said the next generation, supported by hundreds of young leaders, will drive Reliance's future growth and transformation

Jio Platforms plans to expand into satellite communications through an indigenous Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation while partnering with global providers. Akash Ambani said the initiative will improve connectivity in remote areas, strengthen India's space capabilities and support future broadband growth

Music composer AR Rahman has released the soundtrack for the critically acclaimed Arabic psychological fantasy-thriller "Baab", directed by Nayla Al Khaja. This marks A R Rahman's first-ever Arabic film collaboration.

Jio Platforms has received board approval to file draft IPO papers with SEBI for a fresh issue of up to 27 crore equity shares. Mukesh Ambani said the listing would unlock shareholder value and support Jio's next phase of growth

Israeli strikes and Hezbollah attacks in southern Lebanon have intensified, raising concerns over a fragile agreement between Iran and the United States. The violence has led to the postponement of planned talks in Switzerland, while tensions continue to threaten regional stability

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed confidence that the SIT probe into alleged fund embezzlement at the Ram temple in Ayodhya will reveal the truth. He urged people to avoid speculation, promised action against the guilty and criticised opposition parties

An IndiGo flight bound for Agartala was struck by lightning while parked at Kolkata airport during a thunderstorm. No passengers were injured. The airline deboarded passengers as a precaution and later operated the flight using a replacement aircraft

The National Testing Agency has issued a safety advisory ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21. Candidates are being sent reminders via SMS, email and WhatsApp and have been warned against fraudulent messages, fake links and scams

A murder case was booked against Inspector Nagaraju by Andhra Pradesh police, for his alleged role in the disappearance of Gade Sai Krishna (23). The inspector was booked under BNS Sections 103 (1), 127 (4) and 127 (6) and also BNSS 238, respectively.

A 26-year-old man who was on the run for the last couple of months after his involvement in a POCSO case and an alleged rape case, was apprehended during a raid in Bhagwanpur in Uttarakhand.

The UP government's Special Investigation Team has intensified its probe into the alleged ₹50 crore Ayodhya Ram Temple embezzlement case. Investigators are cross-verifying physical gold and silver offerings against temple ledgers while re-interrogating key suspect Tinnu Yadav

BJP national president Nitin Nabin has summoned Karnataka party chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa to Delhi on June 23 following major cross-voting embarrassments during the state Legislative Council polls, where the ruling Congress capitalized on opposition fault lines to secure five seats

'Maa Inti Bangaram' has just hit screens and actress Samantha has revealed what made her fall in love with her character in the film. During an interactive session with her fans on social media, she revealed it's the "resilience" that made her fall in love with Swarna (her character in Maa Inti Bangaram).

The global video game industry has recorded around 3,700 verified job losses in 2026, with total cuts likely exceeding 4,000. The US accounts for most layoffs, while companies including Epic Games, Bungie and Ubisoft continue workforce reductions amid industry restructuring

Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Friday as IT stocks came under pressure after Accenture's weak outlook. Nifty and Sensex declined sharply, while broader markets outperformed. Investors are now tracking FII flows, monsoon progress, crude oil prices and corporate commentary

Kedarnath Dham is witnessing a heavy influx of pilgrims during the peak pilgrimage season, with over 12.7 lakh devotees visiting the shrine this year. While devotees praised the facilities, some expressed concerns over horse and mule movement on the trekking route

The Delhi High Court will deliver its verdict on June 19 regarding Telegram’s plea against the Centre’s decision to temporarily suspend its services across India ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination.