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The reading life
It can be slightly off-putting to encounter the work of self-referential writers whose characters’ whole identity revolves around the act of reading or writing.
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June 20, 2026
Hindustan Times Thane
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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New WB govt clears all CBI sanction requests
Since 2018, the erstwhile Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal had refused to entertain requests from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for sanction to prosecute public servants and limited approvals for investigations by the agency to a case-by-case basis.
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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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SIT to unearth truth in 15 days: Yogi on Ram Temple funds row
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the special investigation team (SIT) probing alleged irregularities in Ram Temple donation collections will unearth the truth within 15 days and accused the Opposition of trying to defame Ayodhya and cast doubts on the functioning of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
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June 20, 2026
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HC UPHOLDS GOVT ORDER BLOCKING TELEGRAM AHEAD OF NEET RETEST
The Delhi high court on Friday upheld the government's decision to block instant messaging service Telegram for six days ahead of Sunday's National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) re-exam.
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June 20, 2026
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Tactics matter, but at least let them play
There was so little action in the first half of the game between South Korea and Mexico that the only statistic Opta could come up with was this: the six offsides in this match (four by Korea Republic and two by Mexico) is the most in the first half of a World Cup game this year.
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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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HC upholds order to block Telegram ahead of NEET
The Delhi high court on Friday upheld the government's decision to block instant messaging service Telegram for six days ahead of Sunday's National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) re-exam.
4 min |
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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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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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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UDF’s Kerala budget focuses on ports, minerals to spur growth
Kerala chief minister VD Satheesan on Friday presented the revised budget for Financial Year 2026-27, the first of the newly elected United Democratic Front (UDF) government, announcing a slew of big projects in maritime, aviation and critical minerals sectors in a bid to stimulate the economy while balancing lofty welfare promises amid stark financial crisis.
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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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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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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
3 min |
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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Jio's monster IPO may trump NSE's
The digital arm of RIL to sell 270 million shares, may raise up to ₹35,000 cr
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June 20, 2026
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US is reassessing India’s place with an eye on China
US trade representative Jamieson Greer’s June 23-24 visit to India is intended to advance the proposed bilateral trade agreement.
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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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Current account deficit is an avoidable vulnerability
The world has become more uncertain, volatile and unforgiving. Assumptions that shaped economic policy for decades are being challenged.
4 min |
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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The neck best thing
These 10 necklines from history make headlines even now. Bows, sailor flaps, cowls, there’s every collar of the rainbow
3 min |
June 20, 2026
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India to send 125-130 athletes to CWG: IOA
India will be represented by 125 to 130 athletes covering eight able-bodied and four para sports at the scaled-down Glasgow CWG in July-August, IOA CEO Raghuram Iyer said on Friday while asserting that the body would steer clear of any selection disputes.
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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
4 min |
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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Across the milky way
For years, big brands fooled us into thinking that congealed vegetable fat was ice-cream. They're backtracking now. Can we taste the difference?
4 min |
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
4 min |
June 20, 2026
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Peace deal strengthens Iran’s hand in West Asia
The US and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday, which is aimed at suspending the war and paving the way for further negotiations over the next 60 days.
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June 19, 2026
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HC QUESTIONS GOVT'S TELEGRAM BAN OVER NEET-UG, RESERVES ORDER
The Delhi high court on Thursday questioned the Centre's decision to temporarily restrict access to Telegram ahead of the June 21 NEET-UG 2026 retest, asking how the rights of 150 million users of the messaging app can be curtailed just because a few of them are taking up the test.
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