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Major tech upgrade at Berhampore Court Station to boost train safety and speed
In a major push toward modernizing rail infrastructure, Eastern Railway has successfully completed crucial Non-Interlocking electronic signalling work at Berhampore Court station.
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June 14, 2026
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We must survive in order to thrive
Having accepted that control over energy reinforces super power status, the Contest of the Century has morphed into an intense rivalry between China as an electro-state, whilst the United States safeguards her position as the world’s hydrocarbon hegemon.
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June 14, 2026
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PM Modi embarks on France-Slovakia tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday embarked on a six-day visit to France and Slovakia, a tour aimed at strengthening strategic partnerships, expanding technology and innovation cooperation, enhancing economic engagement, and reinforcing India’s role as a leading voice of the Global South.
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June 14, 2026
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Congress alleges collapse of education system, stages protest in Patna
Congress workers staged a large-scale protest in Patna on Saturday, demanding the dismissal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and burning effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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June 14, 2026
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Nifty, Sensex post notable gains this week over hopes of US-Iran peace pact
The Indian equity benchmarks posted notable gains this week after two weeks of consecutive losses, over investor optimism about potential US-Iran peace agreement, and decline in Brent crude prices.
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June 14, 2026
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India kick off Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan
Fresh from their historic ODI World Cup triumph last year, India will kick off their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in Birmingham on Sunday.
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June 14, 2026
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Spain back at full strength ahead of its WC opener against Cape Verde
Spain will have a full squad available for its World Cup opener against Cape Verde on Monday with forward Victor Muñoz returning to training a day after Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams also were back.
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June 14, 2026
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Rajesh Kumar Chandel assumes charge as Director (Projects), SJVN
Bhupender Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director and Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel), congratulated Rajesh Kumar Chandel on assuming charge as Director (Projects) of SJVN, a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
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June 14, 2026
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Larin scores in 78th minute to rally Canada to 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in WC opener
Canada earned its first World Cup point in seven matches on soccer’s biggest stage, and coach Jesse Marsch noted the sea of red-clad, maple leaf-waving fans who continuously belted out chants of “Go Ca-na-da!” helped get it.
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June 14, 2026
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Rahul Gandhi to lead Cong outreach drive on exam leaks
The Congress on Saturday unveiled the first phase of a nationwide campaign focused on paper leaks, examination irregularities and unemployment, with Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi set to spearhead a series of student conventions across key cities in the coming weeks.
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June 14, 2026
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Bengal climber lost fingers and toes to frostbite, blames TMC regime for subpar gear; urges BJP government for justice
Sumit Das (photo), a young mountaineer from West Bengal who aspired to put his life on the line for the nation by joining the Indian army, is now capable only of running his small photostat-xerox shop in Itampur village of Pandua in Hooghly since he can neither hold anything in his hands or walk properly.
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June 14, 2026
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Uddhav Sena leader confirm that their MPs are in touch with Eknath Shinde
Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena leader Ambadas Danve openly admitted here on Saturday that his party MPs are in touch with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde (photo above).
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June 14, 2026
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MLC polls: Cong herds legislators into resort as numbers game intensifies
Karnataka’s trademark “resort politics” has made a dramatic comeback ahead of the June 18 Legislative Council elections, as the ruling Congress shifted its legislators to a private resort amid fears of cross-voting in a fiercely contested battle for the crucial seventh seat.
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June 14, 2026
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Lt General Dhiraj Seth named next Army Chief
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).
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June 14, 2026
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Five Air Force personnel die as AN-32 transport aircraft crashes in Jorhat
Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed during a routine sortie while attempting to land at the Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday, the IAF said.
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June 14, 2026
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RLD faces a major crisis in 2027 Assembly elections, may lose more than half its seats
All political parties have begun finalising their preparations and strategies for next year's Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. Sources indicate that Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) national president Jayant Chaudhary (photo) may face a significant reduction in his party's seat share in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, and discussions have already begun within the party in this regard.
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June 14, 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo wants Portugal focused on good start before talking about title hopes at WC
Portugal traveled to the United States on Friday with Cristiano Ronaldo saying the team needs to focus on getting off to a good start instead of thinking ahead about contending for its first World Cup title.
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June 14, 2026
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Civic job scam: ED raids premises linked to Madan Mitra, quizzes MLA
Multiple teams of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), accompanied by Central forces, on Saturday conducted searches at eight premises linked to Trinamul Congress MLA and former state minister Madan Mitra as part of its probe into the alleged municipal recruitment scam in West Bengal.
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June 14, 2026
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Samik blames TMC for stalled urban development in Bengal
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya accused the previous Trinamul Congress (TMC) government of hindering the state's development by failing to implement several Central government initiatives.
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June 14, 2026
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H-1B ruling offers respite to Indians
On 8 June, a US federal judge in Boston struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, ruling it an unlawful tax that Congress never authorized.
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June 14, 2026
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Gehlot backs Rahul Gandhi's leadership for INDIA bloc, renews call for Cong breakaways to reunite
Reiterating his call for Congress breakaway parties to reunite with the parent organisation, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has stressed the need for greater unity among INDIA bloc allies to take on the RSS-BJP under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi.
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June 14, 2026
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Jaishankar raises death of three Indian seafarers in US naval strikes with Rubio
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio from Helsinki to convey India's strongest protest over the killing of three Indian seafarers in US Navy strikes on commercial vessels in the Gulf of Oman.
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June 14, 2026
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Leadership lapses, Vijay wave behind DMK rout: Party panel
Failure of the DMK leadership to gauge the surging support for actor-politician Vijay in the run-up to the Assembly elections, coupled with a visible disconnect between the party and the government at the grassroots level, led to the party's electoral debacle, according to a report submitted by a committee constituted by DMK president M.K. Stalin.
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June 14, 2026
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Ramgarh mine tragedy leaves four dead, raises illegal mining concerns
Four persons died after allegedly inhaling toxic gases inside an abandoned coal mine in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district on Saturday, bringing renewed attention to the persistent problem of illegal mining activities in disused coal blocks across the state's coal-bearing regions.
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June 14, 2026
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Borders First
Only days ago, football invited us to believe that the World Cup’s greatest gift lies beyond victory itself.
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June 14, 2026
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Bengal liquor scam: Retailers say lost over ₹125 crore since 2021, seek probe
Corroborating The Statesman’s reporting on a massive scam in West Bengal in which thousands of crores of rupees were siphoned off after tweaking the state’s excise policy, one of the biggest bodies representing foreign liquor retailers in the state has accused distributors of imposing unauthorised transport and handling charges on licensed liquor shops since 2021.
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June 14, 2026
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CM may make Salt Lake house his official residence
A two-storey bungalow in Salt Lake's FF Block is likely to become the official residence of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
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June 14, 2026
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US open home World Cup with 4-1 win over Paraguay
Folarin Balogun fired his second goal into the top far corner of Paraguay’s net and then led his American teammates to the corner of their home stadium, revelling in the frenzy created by their historic first half at their World Cup opener.
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June 14, 2026
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The Fifth Stream ~ I
Is Hindu nationalism really an alien political ideology? Were the thoughts of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar a threat to national unity? Did the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh lay the foundations of division between Hindus and Muslims? Was the Hindu Mahasabha an ideology that divided the nation from within? Did all these together encourage fascist forces in India?
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June 14, 2026
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Indian Navy's INS Tarkash docks at Port Victoria during strategic Indian Ocean deployment
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Port Victoria in Seychelles on 12 June as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region, further underscoring the close maritime partnership between the two countries.
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