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India is expected to surpass 1.1 billion 5G subscriptions by 2031, achieving 81 per cent penetration, according to Ericsson. Affordable devices, wider network coverage and growing FWA services are driving adoption, while 4G subscriptions are projected to decline sharply

A 25-year-old restaurant worker from Uttarakhand was killed and partially eaten by a lion near Kovaya village in Amreli. Forest officials suspect a pride of four lions and have launched efforts to capture them, raising concerns over human-wildlife conflict

A 16-month-old girl tragically died after accidentally falling into a water-filled bucket at a residence in Kanchanbagh. Family members rushed the child to hospital, but she succumbed during treatment. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

A software professional allegedly cheated two former colleagues of Rs 3.56 crore in Hyderabad by promising high investment returns. After making payments for a few months, the accused reportedly stopped payouts and became unreachable, prompting victims to file a complaint with police.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a disproportionate assets case against Survey and Land Records Deputy Director Sunkari Narahari Rao after searches revealed assets worth Rs 13.05 crore, including cash, deposits, gold and properties. The official was remanded in judicial custody

A private bus caught fire near Haj House in Nampally on Tuesday morning, causing temporary traffic disruption. Firefighters responded promptly and contained the blaze, preventing further damage. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation

A fire broke out in an open yard near a chemical manufacturing unit in Jeedimetla on Tuesday, causing panic among workers and residents. Factory staff initiated firefighting measures before authorities arrived. No injuries were reported, while the cause and damage assessment remain pending

TCS will make an additional $70 million provision after the US Supreme Court declined to review its appeal in a trade secrets dispute with DCX Technologies. The expense adds to an earlier $150 million provision related to the litigation

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will hear both the defected Trinamool Congress MPs and the faction led by Mamata Banerjee before deciding on recognition of the breakaway group, which plans to merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India

An Air India Express flight from Kannur to Jeddah returned to Kannur Airport on Tuesday after pilots detected an engine warning light about two hours into the journey. The aircraft landed safely after fuel reduction, and inspections later identified a fuel filter issue

The Centre temporarily restricted Telegram in India until June 22 and disabled message editing until June 30 to prevent NEET UG 2026 re-exam fraud, alleged paper leak misinformation, and cheating networks. Authorities said the measures protect examination integrity and candidates

Fatima Sana Shaikh celebrated life’s simple joys through a social media post highlighting “chotti chotti khushiyaan.” The actress shared personal moments and photos while also updating fans about completing a new film and her upcoming projects

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been named in TIME’s 2026 list of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports, becoming the only Indian featured. The recognition highlights her record-breaking achievements, leadership success, and growing influence in women’s cricket globally

Shakira celebrated her 100th concert in Los Angeles, sharing highlights including a performance clip and a video of Sofía Vergara dancing to the hit song Hips Don't Lie. Fans marked the milestone with enthusiastic support

G7 leaders meeting in France are focusing on the Ukraine war and Middle East stability following a US-Iran agreement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined discussions as leaders explored peace efforts, energy security, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid global concerns

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of Indonesia on Tuesday and was followed by strong aftershocks. The initial temblor caused strong shaking lasting more than a minute

Indian equity markets opened higher as easing tensions between the US and Iran boosted investor sentiment. Lower crude oil prices, a stronger rupee, and gains in IT, realty and financial stocks supported markets, though metal shares remained under pressure

Tamil Nadu farmers have intensified opposition to Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project, planning a protest in New Delhi on June 23. They will urge the Centre to reject the proposal, citing threats to Cauvery water availability, agriculture, and farmers’ livelihoods

The government has increased windfall gains tax on diesel and aviation turbine fuel exports while keeping petrol export duty unchanged. The revised levies, effective Tuesday, aim to ensure domestic fuel availability amid global crude price volatility and geopolitical tensions in West Asia

India rejected proposals to expand only the non-permanent category of the UN Security Council, calling such reform inadequate. At UN negotiations, India urged expansion of permanent membership, adoption of a negotiating text, and meaningful changes to the Council’s power structure

An SIT appointed by the Uttar Pradesh government intensified its investigation into alleged donation embezzlement at the Ram Janmabhoomi site. The team reviewed CCTV footage, questioned dozens of individuals, examined financial records, and continued probing suspected irregularities in temple fund management

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged RSS-linked individuals were behind an attack on him during a Jaipur protest. He said the incident aimed to divert attention from the NEET paper leak issue and vowed to continue peaceful demonstrations demanding accountability

A long-submerged station on Thailand’s WWII-era Death Railway has re-emerged as a reservoir was drained for dam maintenance. Historians and researchers are surveying Nithe Station for artifacts and evidence, offering a rare opportunity to preserve memories of wartime suffering