PM Modi receives Slovakia’s highest honour, his 33rd international recognition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Slovakia’s highest civilian honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), during his visit to Bratislava on Monday, marking the 33rd international award bestowed upon him by a foreign nation. Slovak President Peter Pellegrini presented the prestigious honour in recognition of PM Modi’s contributions to strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing India’s global engagement.
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India hikes export duty on diesel, Aviation Turbine Fuel; petrol levy unchanged
Amid concerns over global energy supplies, the Centre has increased export duties on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) and diesel for the upcoming fortnight beginning Tuesday (June 16). However, the export duty on petrol has been left unchanged. The move is aimed at ensuring adequate domestic fuel availability and reducing incentives for exports at a time when geopolitical developments continue to impact international energy markets.
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‘Dreams being crushed’: Rahul Gandhi calls students to Kota protest over paper leaks and job delays
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has called upon students and job aspirants from across the country to join a major protest in Rajasthan’s Kota on June 17, accusing the government of failing young Indians through repeated exam paper leaks, cancelled tests and delayed recruitment processes. In a message shared on social media, Gandhi said millions of students are facing uncertainty despite years of hard work and preparation, adding that the country’s youth are being denied fair opportunities.
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Will seven Uddhav Sena MPs join Shinde faction ahead of Monsoon Session? Former MP makes big claim
Political speculation in Maharashtra has intensified amid claims that seven Lok Sabha MPs from Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) are set to join Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena ahead of the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. Adding fuel to the speculation, Shiv Sena leader and former MP-MLA Kripalu Mane claimed that the induction of the seven MPs into the Shinde camp would take place before the Monsoon Session. He also said that an “Operation Tiger” is about to unfold in Maharashtra politics.
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Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke slapped during Jaipur protest | VIDEO
A protest led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke in Jaipur took a dramatic turn after he was allegedly slapped by a man in the middle of a gathering, triggering chaos and a physical confrontation that was captured on camera and widely shared on social media. Videos circulating online appear to show Dipke being confronted by an agitated individual before being slapped during the protest. Moments later, members of the crowd allegedly turned on the man, leading to a scuffle as tensions escalated at the venue.
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‘Faizal Khan can get me killed too’: Roshan Anand levels explosive allegations after bail
The controversy surrounding the vandalism case at educator Faizal Khan’s (Khan Sir) coaching institute has taken a dramatic turn, with Gyan Bindu GS Academy director Roshan Anand making a series of serious allegations after being released on bail. Soon after walking out of jail on Monday, Anand claimed that he had been falsely implicated in the case and alleged that a larger conspiracy was at play. He accused Faizal Khan and businessman RS Prasad of orchestrating the murder of his brother and claimed that his own life was now under threat.
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‘Why should there be ego?’: Manoj Bajpayee on accepting retakes and striving for excellence | Exclusive
Manoj Bajpayee has built a reputation as one of Indian cinema’s finest performers, but the actor believes there is no room for ego when it comes to the creative process. Speaking exclusively to India TV about his film Governor, Bajpayee reflected on accepting feedback, striving for excellence and the responsibility of bringing a historical story to the screen.
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India women get off to stellar start to Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, defeat Pakistan by 64 runs
The 6th game of the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 saw India women taking on Pakistan women. The two sides met at Edgbaston in Birmingham on June 14th, and India managed to put in a brilliant performance and registered a dominant win.
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ED summons TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee in Bengal teacher recruitment scam probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Trinamool Congress MP and party national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee for questioning on Monday in connection with its money laundering investigation linked to the alleged primary teacher recruitment scam in West Bengal. According to officials, Banerjee has been asked to appear before the agency’s zonal office in Kolkata as investigators continue to probe alleged financial irregularities in the recruitment process for primary school teachers in the state.
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Trump says US-Iran deal in ‘a few hours,’ blames Israel for delay: Report
US President Donald Trump on Sunday (June 14) said a proposed peace agreement with Iran remains on track but has been delayed by several hours due to Israeli military strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
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