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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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Indian diaspora in Paris, announced that India and France will jointly launch the TRISHNA satellite next year to bolster global water and food security.

In the first electoral test under Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, the ruling Congress secured five of seven Karnataka Legislative Council seats, while BJP won two. Cross-voting by BJP and JD(S) MLAs boosted Congress’s tally beyond expectations, strengthening its position in the Council and signalling internal rifts in the opposition.

The BCCI is considering advancing the IPL window to March 10–May 15 from next season to avoid extreme summer heat and pre-monsoon conditions. Secretary Devajit Saikia said matches will remain capped at 74 due to international calendar constraints

India’s most-capped hockey player Manpreet Singh credits his long career to fitness inspired by Virat Kohli. With 413 caps, he targets Olympic gold and a World Cup medal, calling the Tokyo bronze his career highlight and aiming for LA 2028

The Centre’s decision to restrict over-the-counter sales of cough syrups is a positive step, but systemic weaknesses in India’s drug regulatory framework continue to undermine effective oversight

At the VivaTech 2026 forum in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated democratising technology, saying AI means “All Inclusive” for India. He highlighted India's digital achievements, startup ecosystem and investment opportunities while calling for technology access that benefits everyone

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