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Ban on NY carriage rides sought after Indian teen’s death
The death of a young tourist who jumped from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park has intensified calls to ban the old-time attraction from one of New York City’s most recognisable destinations.
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June 20, 2026
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With 36.5K deaths a year, SC ruling on pedestrians hailed
The Supreme Court's landmark order on Friday declaring the right to walk on a demarcated footpath a fundamental right has been welcomed by road safety experts who stressed on the need for stronger enforcement and accountability amid a steady rise in pedestrian deaths across the country.
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June 20, 2026
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Sequins of events
Red-carpet style is no longer just about designer gowns. Movie lore, Easter eggs, secret codes, even protest, are all part of the fit
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June 20, 2026
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Accenture outlook drags tech stocks
IT stocks faced heavy drubbing on Friday, with Infosys declining nearly 7%, after global tech giant Accenture trimmed its full-year revenue growth guidance.
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June 20, 2026
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TMC MPs urge Speaker to expel 20 dissidents
A Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation led by the party's floor leader Abhishek Banerjee met Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Friday to demand the expulsion of 20 dissident MPs who plan to merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI).
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June 20, 2026
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Iran floats ‘insurance fees’ as it asserts control over Hormuz
Transit via Hormuz is free at the moment but Iran plans to introduce fees after the 60-day negotiation period
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June 20, 2026
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Burnham waits in wings as Starmer ready for showdown
A clear majority of Keir Starmer’s cabinet believe it’s now inevitable Andy Burnham will take over as prime minister, according to people familiar with the thinking of more than 15 cabinet ministers, who spoke to Bloomberg on condition of anonymity on Friday.
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June 20, 2026
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Series in the bag but all eyes on Rohit Sharma
After 284 ODIs, Rohit Sharma is still judged on a series-to-series basis.
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June 20, 2026
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Former CPA head held for procurement irregularities
A former head of the Central Procurement Agency (CPA) under Delhi’s Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) was arrested on Thursday in connection with alleged irregularities in the procurement of medicines, medical equipment and consumables worth hundreds of crores, the Delhi Police's Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) said on Friday.
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June 20, 2026
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Dawn of a new gay
Be still, my beating heart! Queer love stories are finally breaking free of the ‘coming out’ plotline and celebrating life, love, friendship and supportive families
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June 20, 2026
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Walking on footpaths a fundamental right: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday declared that every citizen has a fundamental right to walk on a demarcated footpath, holding that this right is primary and takes precedence over the movement of motorised vehicles, as it delivered a far-reaching judgment that could reshape urban planning and road design across the country.
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June 20, 2026
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India needs a new operating system for examinations
Technology cannot compensate for a weak institution; it only digitises the system’s fragility. India must rebuild NTA into a permanent, professional, mission-mode assessment institution
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June 20, 2026
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Estadio Azteca is Mexico's happy place for a reason
Mexico will play their Round of 32 match at a stadium considered the Mecca of North American football
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June 20, 2026
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INDIAN STUDENT MISSING FOR 45 DAYS IN FINLAND, PARENTS MOVE HC
The Telangana high court on Thursday directed the Centre and the state governments to trace the whereabouts of a 18-year-old engineering student from Hyderabad, Gujja Manideep Reddy, who had been missing in Finland for the last 45 days, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.
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June 20, 2026
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Replicating that multi-storeyed tower with no staircase
Seeking Allah’s Hierarchy by PC Saidalavi is a compelling exploration of social stratification among Muslims in Malabar
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June 20, 2026
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Trump's Meloni remark triggers diplomatic spat
Italy reacted angrily on Friday after reported comments by US President Donald Trump mocking Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with the foreign minister cancelling a planned US visit.
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June 20, 2026
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‘Writing, at its core, is a sonic exercise’
The American novelist discusses the complexities of ecological restoration; what music and writing have in common
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June 20, 2026
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Posts on ministers, CJI, judges playing badminton fake: Govt
The Delhi high court on Friday indicated that the Union government was empowered to direct social media intermediaries to act against viral posts falsely claiming that Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, several Supreme Court judges and Union ministers had travelled to London earlier this month to participate in a badminton tournament at public expense.
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June 20, 2026
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SC orders scrutiny of ARCs, flags misuse of public money
The Supreme Court on Friday took up the conduct of asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) and what it said was nexus with banks in a case where a borrower that defaulted on ₹1,537 crore in loans was allowed to settle with an ARC for just ₹73.50 crore—a loss of over ₹1,464 crore in public money.
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June 20, 2026
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Delhi lists anti-pollution curbs in run up to winter
Months before Delhi enters its annual pollution season, the city government on Friday unveiled a winter air quality framework that could bring back a host of familiar restrictions — from doubled parking charges, and a ban on fuel sales to vehicles without valid pollution certificates, to curbs on out-of-state commercial vehicles, and staggered office timings and attendance — if pollution levels deteriorate later this year, the government announced on Friday.
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June 20, 2026
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Split takes centre stage as Sena marks its 60th
Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and his rival, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, clashed on Friday at separate functions to mark the 60th foundation anniversary of the regional party at the centre of a spiralling defection drama with national implications.
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June 20, 2026
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It's worth the wait
Why has the idea of Gen Z queuing up for dosa or matcha got Boomers triggered? We've all lined up at some point. And did it with pride
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June 20, 2026
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Shameena follows father’s footsteps, eyes Asiad medal
Shameena Riaz realised she had ticked off a “special” goal from the manner in which her father hugged her.
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June 20, 2026
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Jio plans its own satellite network, ground stations
As it prepares for a public listing, Jio Platforms Ltd, the digital arm of Reliance Industries Ltd, is betting on satellite communications and artificial intelligence to drive its next phase of growth.
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June 20, 2026
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‘Infringement’: Teachers’ body seeks CCTV removal from JMC classrooms
A teachers’ body on Friday wrote to the chairperson of Jesus and Mary College (JMC) and the Delhi University vice-chancellor for the removal of CCTV cameras installed in the college's classrooms in March, describing it as an “infringement on academic freedom”.
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June 20, 2026
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COPS APPREHEND BAIL JUMPER WHO KILLED SIX OF A FAMILY IN 2017
A 36-year-old bail jumper, accused of allegedly killing six members of a family in 2017, was nabbed on June 14, eight months after he was released from jail on a 15-day interim bail to attend his sister's wedding but did not surrender, a police officer said on Friday.
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June 20, 2026
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Strikes in Lebanon stall US-Iran talks
Israel, Hezbollah commit to ceasefire but uncertainty remains amid continued tensions
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June 20, 2026
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Isro put on the map as first indigenous satellite takes off
Excerpts from reports on the landmark launch, which gave a boost to India’s space programme
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June 20, 2026
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SHAH TELLS POLICE TO ACTIVELY USE TECH IN CRIME INVESTIGATION
Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday asked the police forces to ensure the active use of technology across the entire chain of investigation, prosecution and conviction.
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June 20, 2026
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IN A FIRST, INDIA ACCORDED FATF VICE-PRESIDENCY
India was on Friday accorded the vice presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global body that sets standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
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