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A measure to fight disinformation
Former Facebook executive Katie Harbath described the Philippines in 2018 as “patient zero” of the disinformation crisis on social media that has warped political discourse, sowed deep divisions and continues to pose a significant threat to not just individuals but institutional credibility and national security as well.
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June 16, 2026
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Cleanest Shirt
For much of the past year, economists have been waiting for the American economy to stumble.
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June 16, 2026
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US, Iran strike tentative peace deal as Israel refuses land pullback
The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but significant challenges remain to ending the war, including whether Israel will continue its offensive in Lebanon.
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June 16, 2026
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India’s trade deficit recorded at $28.21 bn, exports grow 18 pc
India’s merchandise exports rose 18 per cent to $45.2 billion while imports grow 20.62 per cent to $73.1 billion in May with the total trade deficit was recorded at $28.21 billion, according to the commerce ministry data.
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June 16, 2026
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Indian restrictions halt Nepali tea exports, forcing factory closures
Nepal’s tea industry has plunged into a severe crisis following the introduction of new quality-testing requirements by the Tea Board of India, bringing exports to a standstill and forcing dozens of factories in the eastern districts of Ilam and Jhapa to shut down.
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June 16, 2026
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Adani Green Energy Limited to commission 14 GWh battery storage facility by FY27 end
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) officially announced here on Monday that it plans to commission its 14 GWh of battery energy storage (BESS) facility at its Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat by the end of the fiscal year 2026-27.
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June 16, 2026
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Suvendu proposes delimitation of KMC wards
With months left for the elections to the civic body, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari today proposed a delimitation exercise in the wards of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).
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June 16, 2026
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Congress welcomes reported US-Iran peace deal, questions India's diplomatic relevance
The Congress on Monday welcomed reports of a tentative peace agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending more than three months of hostilities in West Asia, but used the occasion to launch a sharp critique of the Narendra Modi government's foreign policy, alleging that India had been relegated to the sidelines and failed to protect its strategic interests during a period of intense regional turmoil.
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June 16, 2026
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India, Slovakia boost strategic cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced the elevation of India-Slovakia relations to a comprehensive partnership, describing his visit to Bratislava as a historic milestone and the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia.
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June 16, 2026
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Fee scam suspected at Karnataka Women's University; probe ordered
A major admission fee scam is suspected to have rocked Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University in Vijayapura, with allegations that fake fee receipts were used and lakhs of rupees collected from students never reached the university's accounts, triggering an official probe.
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June 16, 2026
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Non-Muslim nominations to Kerala Waqf Board put UDF, IUML in a tight spot
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) seem to be in a quandary over the mandatory nomination of two non-Muslim members to the Kerala State Waqf Board. They are in a political dilemma ever since a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Kerala High Court by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state Vice President Shone George, challenging the non-inclusion of non-Muslims on the Board.
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June 16, 2026
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Daichi Kamada's late goal earns Japan 2-2 draw with Netherlands
Daichi Kamada (photo right) and his Japanese teammates were minutes away from a World Cup-opening loss that wouldn't have been unexpected considering the opponent.
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June 16, 2026
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Dilip Ghosh warns Abhishek against probe non-cooperation
Senior BJP leader and West Bengal panchayat minister Dilip Ghosh on Monday accused Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee of failing to cooperate with investigating agencies and warned that the courts would take a serious view if he obstructed the ongoing probes.
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June 16, 2026
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Abhishek faces marathon ED grilling on alleged primary teacher job case
Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee faced marathon grilling from Enforcement Department (ED) officials today in connection to the alleged primary teacher recruitment scam in West Bengal.
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June 16, 2026
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Centre failed to defend national interest: Left parties on seafarers' deaths
Five Left parties on Monday launched a sharp attack on the United States and the Narendra Modi-led Central government, condemning what they described as a US naval attack on commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz and alleged that three Indian crew members had been killed in the incidents.
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June 16, 2026
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PM likely to give green signal to three railway projects in WB on 20 June
If all goes as planned, Prime Minister Narendra Modi could give a green signal to at least three railway projects in West Bengal during his two-day visit to the state on 20 and 21 June.
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June 16, 2026
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India's wholesale inflation surges to new high in May
India’s wholesale inflation surged to a new high of 9.68 per cent in May from 8.26 per cent in April, as per the data shared by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
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June 16, 2026
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New Regime, New Responsibilies
Educationist Shraddha Oza, who is associated with the Ashok Hall Group of Schools in Kolkata, shared the following message for the inspiration of future generations.
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June 16, 2026
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Cong seeks action against US over Indian seafarers' deaths
The Congress party on Monday strongly condemned the killing of three Indian seafarers in a United States attack.
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June 16, 2026
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State-wide Jana Kalyan Shivir to expand access to welfare schemes
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated the three-day \"Jana Kalyan Shivir\" in Reyapara, Nandigram on Monday - the first large-scale citizen service outreach programme since assuming office five weeks before.
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June 16, 2026
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International Yoga Day participation mandatory for state govt employees
In an interesting development, the West Bengal government has made participation in International Yoga Day celebrations on 21 June mandatory for all government employees.
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June 16, 2026
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AIADMK moves HC against Speaker's nod to 4 MLAs' exit
Stung by the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker accepting the resignation of four of its legislators who joined the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) of Chief Minister Joseph Vijay — even as disqualification proceedings were pending against them for voting in favour of the government in the trust vote in violation of the whip — the AIADMK moved the Madras High Court challenging the decision.
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June 16, 2026
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Amidst powder kegs, will peace hold in West Asia?
It is after more than 100 days that both President Donald Trump and Iran have announced a peace deal, much to the world’s relief.
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June 16, 2026
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CM Suvendu proposes delimitation of KMC wards
With months left for the elections to the civic body, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari today proposed a delimitation exercise in the wards of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).
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June 16, 2026
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Surge of Indian students prompts calls for visa reforms
If there’s anything that makes the Philippines attractive to Indian students, it’s affordability.
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June 16, 2026
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If the click goes, so will the Web
The modern internet was built on a simple bargain. Websites created content. Search engines sent users to those websites.
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June 16, 2026
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Amad Diallo scores in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast past Ecuador 1-0 in the World Cup
Ivory Coast did not make the knockout round in three previous World Cups. Les Eléphant came to the United States set on changing that — and they are off to a great start.
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June 16, 2026
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A relationship redefined
The American century coined by Henry Luce in 1941 is ebbing. The unipolar world that emerged with the collapse of the Soviet Union has ended. Xi’s reference to the Thucydides trap is a call to the US to re-adjust itself to a world where bipolarity will be the order. Putin’s rush to Beijing is to seek a guarantee that the new polarity does not shake up the close relationship between Russia and China
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June 16, 2026
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Markets cheer US-Iran peace talks: Stocks rise, crude oil slips
The Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp uptick at the opening on Monday reacting to the announcement of the Iran and United States (US) peace talks which is likely to be held on June 19 in Switzerland.
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June 16, 2026
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RBI measures on foreign currency, external borrowings to boost foreign exchange inflows
The Reserve Bank of India's latest measures to boost foreign currency inflows are set to strengthen India's forex reserves, improve banking system liquidity and support the rupee, with total inflows estimated at USD 40-50 billion in FY27, said Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL) in a report.
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