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SC declines to entertain plea against tax exemption for STs in North-East
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a PIL challenging the constitutional validity of income-tax exemption granted to Scheduled Tribes residing in the North-East under the Income-Tax Act, 2025.
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June 17, 2026
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“Youth hold the key to India’s developed nation dream”
Emphasising the pivotal role of young Indians in shaping the country’s future, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Tuesday that the vision of a developed India by 2047 can only be achieved through the energy, innovation and commitment of the nation’s youth.
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June 17, 2026
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Govt bans over-the-counter sale of cough syrups, doc’s prescription mandatory
The Central government on Tuesday banned the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of syrup-based medicines, including cough syrups, without a doctor's prescription.
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June 17, 2026
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Bengal’s Lost Youth
To ensure Goonda Raj does not return, we must address the issue of rehabilitation of these misguided and directionless youth systematically who otherwise could be a serious drag on development. Their total strength is anybody’s guess, but it is by no means meagre. Only through sustained efforts can the dependence on political patronage be transformed into marketable skills and productive employment
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June 17, 2026
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India's annual exports jump up from $468 bn to $863 bn in last 12 years
India's total exports of both goods and services surged by close to 85 per cent from $468 billion in 2014-15 to $863 billion in 2025-26, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Tuesday.
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June 17, 2026
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Peace without peace
The announcement of a framework agreement between the United States and Iran has understandably been greeted with relief.
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June 17, 2026
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Ram Temple row: Seer seeks narco test of Rahul, Akhilesh; SP demands probe
The controversy surrounding alleged missing offerings at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple intensified on Tuesday, with Tapasvi Chavani seer Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya demanding a “narco test” of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav.
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June 17, 2026
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Ronaldo’s final World Cup quest as Portugal face DR Congo
Portugal will kick off their 2026 World Cup journey against DR Congo on Wednesday, aiming for an ideal start in Group K, which also features Colombia and Uzbekistan.
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June 17, 2026
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The Long Victory
Modern society has an unhealthy relationship with medical progress. We crave miracles, celebrate breakthroughs and search for definitive cures.
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June 17, 2026
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Mayawati woos OBCs ahead of 2027 polls, says their welfare possible only under BSP rule
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has stepped up her outreach to the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, asserting that the community's welfare and interests can be safeguarded only under a BSP government.
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June 17, 2026
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KMC conducts structural inspection of Abhishek's house
A team of officials of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) today carried out an inspection, taking structural measurements of Abhishek Banerjee’s Kalighat and Harish Mukherjee Road houses.
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June 17, 2026
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T20 Women's WC: India aim to build momentum with win over Netherlands
India will look for a more complete performance when they take on the Netherlands in their second Group A match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Leeds on Wednesday.
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June 17, 2026
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Better coordination is key to solving the stunting crisis
The country’s stunting prevalence dropped to 19.8 percent in 2024, down from 21.5 percent the previous year, according to the Indonesian Nutritional Status Survey (SSGI).
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June 17, 2026
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India's long-term growth story remains intact despite global uncertainties: Report
India continues to remain one of the world's most attractive investment destinations despite global geopolitical uncertainties and periodic market volatility, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, policy continuity and resilient corporate earnings, a report showed on Tuesday.
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June 17, 2026
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Mamata Banerjee moves Calcutta HC challenging Assembly election results
Trinamul Congress chairperson and former chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday moved the Calcutta High Court, challenging the Assembly election results of the Bhowanipore constituency.
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June 17, 2026
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India highly exposed to digital frauds, risks 2x global average: Report
India remains highly exposed to digital frauds globally with 7.1 per cent of digital transactions involving consumers in India in 2025 were suspected fraud attempts, almost double the global average of 3.8 per cent, according to TransUnion's Top Fraud Trends Report.
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June 17, 2026
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Police, Central forces disperse protesters demanding release of Jahangir Khan
Tension prevailed in South 24-Parganas’ Falta on Tuesday after police and Central forces dispersed a protest staged by supporters of arrested local strongman Jahangir Khan, who was recently apprehended near the India-Nepal border and is now in police custody.
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June 17, 2026
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Sarvam AI bags unicorn status raising $234 million, HCLTech to acquire 10.46 pc
India’s full-stack sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) company, Sarvam AI, has become a unicorn after raising $234 million (Rs 2,210 crore).
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June 17, 2026
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Iran says deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
Iran’s top diplomat said Tuesday that the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon — a condition Israel has already rejected and that could sink the agreement, leading to the resumption of all-out war.
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June 17, 2026
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Rashtriya Hindu Mahasabha leader shot dead in Bareilly
A 21-year-old leader of the Rashtriya Hindu Mahasabha (India) was shot dead in Bareilly late Monday night.
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June 17, 2026
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TCS to pay $70 million after setback in US legal dispute
IT services major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Tuesday said it will make an additional provision of $70 million towards damages, interest and legal costs after the United States Supreme Court declined to review a lower court judgment in its long-running legal dispute with Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), now known as DXC Technology.
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June 17, 2026
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CM Vijay raises farm loan waiver to ₹6,000 crore, benefitting 14.43 lakh farmers
Amid demands from farmers dissatisfied with the earlier waiver announced by the ruling TVK headed by Chief Minister Vijay, the Tamil Nadu Government on Tuesday enhanced the loan component waiver to the tune of about Rs 6,000 crore from the earlier Rs 50,000 announced on May 25 to Rs 75,000 benefitting more than 14.43 lakh farmers.
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June 17, 2026
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Neymar undergoes new tests, likely to miss Brazil's second Group G game
Neymar underwent fresh exams on Monday to evaluate his recovery from a grade two calf strain in his right leg and is unlikely to play against Haiti in Brazil's second Group G game on Friday, according to Brazilian media reports.
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June 17, 2026
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AIADMK suffers another blow as ex-minister Vijayabaskar quits as MLA
Amid a mass exodus of former Ministers, ex-MPs and MLAs deserting the party over successive poll losses, the Opposition AIADMK, which finished a distant third in the recent elections, suffered further and a major setback on Tuesday with party stalwart and former Health Minister Dr C Vijayabaskar (photo) quitting as Legislator, reportedly due to differences with the party leadership.
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June 17, 2026
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MSc Artificial Intelligence
The University of Sheffield, UK is inviting applications for its MSc Artificial Intelligence course starting in September 2026.
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June 17, 2026
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CM Suvendu promises transparent governance
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday assured the people of the Darjeeling Hills that his government would ensure transparent implementation of welfare schemes and accelerate development across the region through what he described as a \"double-engine government\" model.
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June 17, 2026
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Stock markets end high for third day led by IT, FMCG
Indian stock markets on Tuesday ended higher for the third consecutive session. The indices were supported by easing geopolitical tensions following the US-Iran agreement.
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June 17, 2026
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FIR must be registered in Ayodhya Ram Temple donation scam: CPI-ML
The Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist Tuesday expressed serious concern over allegations of irregularities and misappropriation in the donations received by the Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust.
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June 17, 2026
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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launches UPI in France
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday launched Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at the iconic Galeries Lafayette in Nice, France, which will enable Indian travellers visiting the country to make seamless payments abroad through familiar platforms.
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June 17, 2026
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'Congress must clarify stand on votes of illegal infiltrators'
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and BJP leader Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Tuesday demanded that the Congress clearly state whether it supports the removal of votes belonging to illegal foreign infiltrators from countries such as Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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