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TODAYS TOP NEWS GPN
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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join the main International Yoga Day event in Kolkata on June 21st. A precursor event, “Run for Yoga,” will be organized on June 19th in Kolkata. To mark West Bengal Day, the “Vande Yogam” cultural program will be held on the banks of the Hooghly River, featuring a drone show.

2. Ahead of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) scheduled for Sunday, the Delhi Government has announced special arrangements for both candidates and their parents at examination centres across the national capital.

3. The 18th State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB), chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has approved investment proposals worth 30,515 crore rupees from 50 companies, with the projects expected to generate 29,677 jobs across Andhra Pradesh.

4. The state-level celebration of the International Day of Yoga in Gujarat will be held in Mansa taluka of Gandhinagar district.

5. The newly sworn in UDF Government in Keralam will present the revised Budget for the 2026-27 financial year in the Assembly today. Chief Minister V D Satheesan, who also holds the Finance portfolio wil present the Budget.

6. Mizoram’s ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) secured its first-ever representation in the Rajya Sabha as party leader K. Laltluangkima won the election to the lone upper house seat from the state.

7. Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan will be on a three day visit to participate in International Day of Yoga celebrations at Leh in Ladakh, starting today.

8. Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale reviewed the implementation of various schemes of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department in Rajkot, Gujarat.

9. The Andhra Pradesh government, in collaboration with Chandigarh University and Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV), will launch a Quantum Incubator in Amaravati today to support startups working in advanced technology sectors. The incubator, named Chandigarh University Business Incubation Centre (CUBIC), will focus on nurturing startups in areas of quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics and space technologies.

10. Tribute To Goa’s Freedom Fighters: Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, and Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao paid tribute to Goa’s freedom fighters on the occasion of Goa Revolution Day, recalling their sacrifices and contributions to the state’s liberation struggle.

11. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the three-day Public Welfare Camps in New Delhi. The camp is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 12 Saal Vishwaas ke, Vikas ke, Jankalyan ke.

12. Nearly 14 crore residents of Maharashtra will now be able to securely access, store and share their Mahasarathi (Family ID) digitally anytime, anywhere, as the state has integrated the credential with DigiLocker, the Government of India’s flagship digital document wallet under the Digital India programme.

13. The Government of India approved ₹22 crore in financial assistance for nine startups under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The support forms the first tranche of the mission’s ₹100 crore startup assistance programme.

Announced by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, the initiative promotes innovation in hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and associated technologies.

14. Eleven schools from Uttar Pradesh were selected in the Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating 2025-26 on 17 June 2026. The national list included 191 schools across India, and the rating was conducted by the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Union Ministry of Education.

15. The India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for Ernakulam and Thrissur Districts, predicting very heavy rainfall. An Yellow alert is active in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram and Kozhikode for heavy rainfall, with thunderstorms likely across the State.
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LEGAL NEWS REPORT
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1. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged theft of cash and jewellery from donation boxes at the Ram Mandir has uncovered clues suggesting possible tampering with CCTV footage, a development that has significantly widened the scope of the investigation.

2. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Ram Kumar Singh, an IAS officer and the then Commissioner of the Panchkula Municipal Corporation, in connection with a case involving the misappropriation of the corporation’s public funds.

3. In Punjab, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Chandigarh Zonal Unit and Chandigarh Police, in a joint operation, have arrested a practising advocate with drugs from Kharar in Mohali. He was part of a drug trafficking network with links to a Pakistan-based drug syndicate.

4. The Delhi High Court reserved its verdict on Telegram’s plea challenging the Centre’s decision to temporarily restrict access to the messaging platform ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination on June 21. During the hearing, the Court questioned the move, asking how the rights of nearly 150 million users could be curtailed over concerns that a section of examination candidates might misuse the platform.

5. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches at 10 locations in Kochi, Keralam in connection with money laundering and human organ trafficking.

6. The Supreme Court stressed the need to protect forests and natural ecosystems across the country, observing that states like Jharkhand possess rich natural resources that must be preserved.

7. The Central District Police of Delhi have busted an interstate child trafficking racket and arrested 13 accused persons in the case. Five infants have been rescued during the operation.

8. Hardcore woman Maoist Pushpa Mahato, carrying a bounty of 10 lakh rupees, surrendered before Kolkata Police in West Bengal after laying down her arms following 21 years of insurgency.

Pushpa Mahato had been active in Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum and Saranda regions and was accused in several high-profile Maoist incidents, including the killing of former JMM MP Sunil Mahato and the Burudih landmine blast.

9. In West Bengal, the Chief Executive of Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), Anit Thapa, has resigned from the post. He has also resigned from the councillor post. Along with Thapa almost his all party councillors have also resigned.

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MISHAPS

In a horrific road accident in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, seven people lost their lives. All the deceased were residents of the same village, including three real brothers and a married couple. The victims comprised four men and three women.

The accident occurred near Mani Zero on the Pukhri-Masroond road in the Churah Assembly area when a Bolero vehicle went out of control and plunged nearly 500 meters into a deep gorge.
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DEFENCE NEWS 
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1. An Indian Army contingent will leave for Mongolia to participate in the multinational joint military exercise, Exercise KHAAN QUEST 2026, scheduled to be held from 20 June to 3 July at the Five Hills Training Area in Ulaanbaatar.

2. The Secunderabad Cantonment Board has approved the renaming of 21 British-era roads and four bazaar areas after Indian leaders, military officers and war heroes. Accordingly, Lytton Road will be known as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road, Burton Road as Santosh Babu Marg, Bolton Road renamed as Atal Bihari Vajpayee Marg and Noble Road as APJ Abdul Kalam Marg.

3. NIBE Limited has successfully demonstrated its Garudastra 120mm vehicle‑mounted mortar system to the Indian Army at the Infantry School in Mhow, showcasing rapid shoot‑and‑scoot manoeuvres, high‑volume firepower, precision GPS‑ and laser‑guided strikes, and Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact (MRSI) capability.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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1. The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted key outcomes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France. Briefing the media in Paris, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the visit focused on three major pillars – trade, technology and regional and international security.

2. French AI company Mistral AI has expressed strong interest in expanding its engagement with India, particularly in the fields of Indian-language AI models and sovereign artificial intelligence.

3. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) will host the First BRICS MSME Forum and the Third SME Working Group Meeting in Agra today under the theme, Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.

4. The Malta‑flagged LNG carrier Disha, carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is expected to berth at Dahej in Gujarat today.
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WORLD NEWS
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1. A court in Pakistan directed authorities to arrange a meeting between former prime minister Imran Khan, his spouse Bushra Bibi and their legal counsel within seven days. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) passed the order while hearing appeals challenging their conviction in the 190 million British Pound Al-Qadir Trust case.

2. Bangladesh’s measles outbreak continues to worsen, with five more children dying from measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours leading up to yesterday morning, taking the total death toll to 666.

3. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the newly signed Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the United States as a historic document and a message from a strong Iran.

4. Ukraine struck a Moscow oil refinery overnight for the second time within a week, while additional targets were hit in Russia’s Rostov region. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed the strike saying, several drones hit the Moscow Oil Refinery on the southeastern outskirts of the city.

5. The UAE has approved a major new regulation setting the minimum age for social media use at 15 years, a sweeping move aimed at strengthening child protection in the digital space.

6. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has launched a six‑month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe, sharply criticising NATO allies for failing to provide access to bases during the Iran conflict and warning that Washington’s future commitment will hinge on Europe assuming primary responsibility for its own defence.
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SPORTS NEWS
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1. ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
33 T20s
Jun 12 – Jul 05

Thursday, 18 Jun 2026
12th Match, Group B • Leeds, Headingley

West Indies Women
Vs
Scotland Women

West Indies Women won by 7 runs
WIW: 153/6(20)
SCOW: 146(20)

PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Stafanie Taylor

(b) Friday, 19 Jun 2026
13th Match, Group B • Southampton, The Rose Bowl

New Zealand Women
Vs
Ireland Women
11:00 PM / 6:30 PM LOCAL
Match starts at Jun 19, 17:30 GMT

2. Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma creates the history as she become the joint-highest wicket-taker in international women’s cricket. This achievement comes during India’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match against the Netherlands at Headingley in Leeds as she claimed her 355th international wicket and she matched the legendary tally of former Indian captain Jhulan Goswami.

3. In Hockey, India defeated Uruguay 3-2 to register their third consecutive win and finish on top of Pool A in the FIH Women’s Nations Cup in New Zealand yesterday.

4. India’s Minakshi Hooda advanced to the quarter-finals of the World Boxing Cup 2026 in Guiyang, China, today. Minakshi secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Poland’s Natalia Kuczewska in the women’s 51kg round of 16 bout.
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FINANCE TODAY
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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Raja Shivaji, starring Riteish Deshmukh in the lead role, exhausted its entire box office run at Rs. 110 crore gross in India.Directed by Riteish Deshmukh himself, the epic saga emerged as the highest-grossing film from the Marathi film industry, although when considering only the Marathi language, it is third behind Sairat and Baipan Bhari Deva, both of which grossed around Rs. 90 crore.
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FACTS ABOUT INDIA (BHARAT)
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THE GATEWAY OF INDIA is one of Mumbai’s most famous landmarks.

Built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911, its foundation stone was laid on 31 March 1913. Designed by architect George Wittet, the monument was completed in 1924.

Constructed in Indo-Saracenic style, the Gateway of India overlooks the Arabian Sea and has become a symbol of Mumbai.
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THOUGHT OF THE DAY 
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“Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.”
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JOKE OF THE DAY
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टीचर – बताओ, ऐसा कौन सा बैंक है जिसमें पैसे नहीं रखे जाते?

पप्पू – River Bank!

टीचर – शाबाश!
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TELL ME WHY ?
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Why do stars twinkle?

Stars appear to twinkle because their light passes through different layers of Earth’s atmosphere before reaching our eyes.

The atmosphere is constantly moving and changing in temperature and density. As starlight passes through these layers, it bends slightly, making the star appear to flicker or twinkle.
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LEARN SANSKRIT 
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धैर्यम् ;: Courage
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HOW IT WORKS!?
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How does Wi-Fi work?

Wi-Fi is a wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data between devices and a router.

The router receives data from the internet and converts it into radio signals. Your smartphone, laptop, or tablet receives these signals and converts them back into information that you can use.

Wi-Fi allows multiple devices to connect to the internet without physical cables.
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GK TODAY
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The Indian Rupee (₹) symbol was officially adopted by the Government of India on 15 July 2010. It was designed by Udaya Kumar, an Indian academic and designer.
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BORN TODAY
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Blaise Pascal (19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662) was a renowned French mathematician, physicist, inventor, philosopher, and writer. Pascal made significant contributions to mathematics, probability theory, and the study of fluids. The SI unit of pressure, the “pascal” (Pa), is named in his honor.
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IDIOMS & PHRASES
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Burn the midnight oil

To work or study late into the night.
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*ANTONYMS*
Expand × Contract

*SYNONYMS*
Brilliant = Intelligent, Outstanding
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VEDIC SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE
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Mohini is the only female avatar of Lord Vishnu. The word Mohini means “the enchantress” or “one who deludes.”
Story of Mohini Avatar
During the great event known as the Samudra Manthan, the Devas (gods) and Asuras (demons) churned the ocean to obtain Amrita, the nectar of immortality.
When the nectar appeared, the Asuras seized it. To prevent them from becoming immortal, Lord Vishnu took the form of a beautiful woman named Mohini. Enchanted by her beauty, the Asuras agreed to let her distribute the nectar.
Mohini cleverly served the Amrita only to the Devas. According to Hindu tradition, after Lord Vishnu took the Mohini avatar, Lord Shiva was captivated by this divine form. Their union resulted in the birth of a divine child named Ayyappa, who was destined to destroy the demoness Mahishi.

HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES

Eye Strain

Prolonged use of mobile phones, computers, or reading for long periods may cause eye strain.

Simple remedies:

a. Follow the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

b. Blink frequently to keep your eyes moist.

c. Ensure proper lighting while reading or working.

d. Get adequate sleep to allow your eyes to rest.

If symptoms persist, consult an eye specialist.

ASTROLOGY TODAY
*19 June(Friday)*
*Vedic Ritu/* Grishma
*Drik Ritu* : Grishma (Summer)
पक्ष :: *Shuklapaksh*
(In Purnimanta calendar)
*Vikram Samvat – 2083*
*Month* : Jyeshta 04,
(In Amanta calendar)
*Shaka Samvat – 1948*
*Month* : Jyeshta 05
*Tithi :* Panchami (up to 5:00 pm)Shashthi
*Nakshatra*: Ashlesha (up to 10:06 am)Magha
*Rahu* : 10:47 AM – 12:28 PM
*Yamaganda* : 03:49 PM – 05:30 PM