India News Highlights: Cloudburst hits Upper Darend forest area in Ganderbal; no damage reported so far
15 Jun 2026 | 12:16:30 AM IST
India News Highlights: Cloudburst hits Upper Darend forest area, no damage reported.
Here is a wrap-up of today's news
- Six killed as helicopters collide in Rio de Janeiro: fire brigade
- Abhishek Banerjee writes to LS Speaker, asks him to treat TMC as single party "represented solely through duly authorised Leader, Whip"
- Trump to meet Egypt's President Sisi on sidelines of G7 summit in France
- PM Modi highlights India's innovation ecosystem during interaction with investors in France
- PM Modi meets French President Macron
- Kyiv hails UK interception of shadow fleet vessel as blow to Russian 'war machine'
- India's Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Mohod stun Olympic champions South Korea to win recurve mixed team gold in Archery World Cup in Antalya
- Seven people, including 3 women, killed in lightning strikes across Jharkhand
- Rajouri, J&K: Security forces have continued their search ops in the Dorimal forest area for the 23rd consecutive day under 'Operation Sherawali'.
- Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 on return to World Cup
- FIFA World Cup: Khoukhi's late strike helps Qatar secure first-ever WC points, play out 1-1 stalemate against SwitzerlandHeavy police force is deployed at the Patliputra Railway Station after a stone-pelting incident erupts at the railway station premises
Trump criticises Democrats over FISA, ties support to Save America Act in Truth Social post
Donald J. Trump posted on Truth Social raising objections over FISA and political negotiations, stating:
“A few Dumocrats are against FISA, with or without Bill Pulte going to DNI, as Acting. What kind of a deal is that. Besides, I’m against FISA if it doesn’t come with The Save America Act (Full version!) firmly attached to it. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP”
Twelve people killed in Missouri plane crash, state highway patrol says
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport.
"At this time reports indicate all occupants (12 total) have perished," the agency wrote in a post on X.
Butler is about 60 miles south of Kansas City, Missouri.
US singer Oliver Tree was on deadly Brazil helicopter flight: police source
The alternative singer and internet personality is listed as one of six people on the manifest shared by the source, who said the victims could not be formally identified yet as they were badly burned in the crash.
NEET UG 2026 admit cards downloaded by around 100,000 students, NTA says servers under load
NTA further said that the website is experiencing heavy server load due to the large number of candidates accessing it simultaneously. It added that technical teams are working to ensure all candidates are able to download their admit cards smoothly.
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake rocks Afghanistan
Iraq has asked Turkey to extend for at least one year the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline agreement to allow more time for negotiations on a new deal - SOMO chief
AAP MP Sanjay Singh alleges misuse of institutions as TMC rebel MPs meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
AAP MP Sanjay Singh criticises TMC rebel MPs meeting Lok Sabha Speaker amid political tensions, launching sharp remarks against the ruling establishment.
He alleged that those in power are misusing institutions and central agencies.
Singh further said that leaders who left Mamata Banerjee’s camp had won elections in her name and on the party symbol, and therefore should have resigned if they disagreed with her ideology.
He also questioned whether they had realised any drawbacks of the party only after losing elections, in a pointed remark on the ongoing political developments.
MP: Celebrations break out at the residence of India pacer Kranti Gaud after India's 64 run win over Pakistan in Women's T20 World Cup
Rajasthan: A massive fire breaks out at a RIICO factory in Parbatpura, Ajmer
Jammu and Kashmir: Cloudburst hits Upper Darend Forest Area in Ganderbal; no damage reported so far
India aims to co-develop, co-design, co-produce, co-manufacture: MEA on Rafale deal with France
Assam: Two pistols recovered from rice sack near railway track in Banipur area, RPF says
In Assam’s Banipur area, two pistols were recovered from a rice sack found near a railway track during a joint inspection by Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel, officials said.
Assistant Security Commissioner of RPF Tinsukia, Mohanlal, stated that the discovery was made during a routine check by GRP and RPF staff who were moving towards Malpur station yard. He said the team noticed a rice sack lying on the railway track and, suspecting something unusual, picked it up for inspection.
Upon searching the sack, officials found two weapon-like items wrapped in plastic. Mohanlal added that when one of the covers was opened, it was confirmed to be a pistol. Further investigation into the recovery is underway.
Rebel TMC MP Satabdi Roy says, "We've merged with Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI); haven't claimed party's symbol yet, Speaker to decide on it"
PM Modi departs Nice for Slovakia on first visit by an Indian Prime Minister since 1993
During the visit, Modi is scheduled to hold talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to discuss bilateral ties and explore new areas of cooperation between the two countries.
The Prime Minister will also meet Slovak President Peter Pellegrini as part of his engagements during the visit.
Ghuwara, MP: Residents gather around giant screens in Indian pacer Kranti Gaud's hometown, hope for a match-winning show against Pakistan in Women's T20 World Cup
Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine war, Kremlin aide says
Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov said US President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin that ending the war in Ukraine is vital and that he is prepared to assist in efforts to resolve the conflict. Ushakov also said Trump told Putin that an agreement on Iran was close, with Putin expressing satisfaction that the conflict would come to an end. According to Ushakov, Trump further informed Putin that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would visit Russia soon.
French President Emmanuel Macron posts video showcasing PM Modi's visit to the country
UPI to become available at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Nice airports, says Foreign Secretary
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said discussions are underway to expand the availability of UPI across more cities in France. He noted that the payment platform is already operational at several locations in the country and is set to be introduced at Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport and the airport in Nice in the coming week.
Misri made the remarks in Nice, France, highlighting ongoing efforts to broaden UPI's reach and accessibility for users in the country.
India, France to deepen economic ties and launch economic security dialogue, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and France will continue working together to strengthen their economic relationship, adding that the India-EU free trade agreement offers an unprecedented boost in this regard. He also announced the launch of a Dialogue on Economic Security to strengthen supply chains in critical minerals and technologies. Modi said health and education would remain key areas of close cooperation between the two countries.
Madan Mitra slams rebel TMC MPs, calls move against party 'treachery'
TMC MLA Madan Mitra criticised the party's rebel MPs for meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, saying they were elected using the name and image of Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress. He described their actions as a betrayal and questioned their attempt to function under a separate leadership in Parliament. Mitra said such a move sets a poor precedent and claimed there was more to the developments than pressure, suggesting that other factors were at play.
Security stepped up at Patliputra station after coach vandalism
Kolkata: TMC leaders Abhishek Banerjee and Chandrima Bhattacharya Leave from former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence
Rebel TMC MPs announce merger with Nationalist Citizens Party, seek separate seating in Lok Sabha
Macron shares glimpses of Modi's visit
Thousands demonstrate ahead of annual G7 Summit
Modi and Macron appreciated the continued expansion of UPI in France, as well as the signing of 19 agreements among institutions in the innovation ecosystems of both countries: MEA
Ukraine's Zelenskiy spoke with President Trump, presidential advisor says
Lewis Hamilton wins the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix for Ferrari
Six killed as helicopters collide in Rio de Janeiro: fire brigade
"PM focuses on what we need to do, conversation is not about outcome but actions required": CEA Nageswaran
"Joining NDA is immoral": TMC's Saugata Roy hits out at rebel party MPs
"India has become a deep reality": Macron hails new era of Indo-French innovation, human ties at Bharat Innovates 2026
Testament to determined action: French President Macron congratulates PM Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected PM
Delhi: 'Rebel' TMC leaders leave Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav's residence after meeting
Rebel TMC MPs met Union Minister and BJP leader Bhupender Yadav at his residence, in Delhi today
Dhiraj Bommadevara stuns Paris Olympics bronze medallist Lee Woo Seok 7-3 to clinch maiden individual Archery World Cup gold
Delhi: Rebel TMC MPs Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Satabdi Roy and others arrive at the residence of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Four get off train after fire rumour, crushed to death on tracks by another train ahead of Morena station in MP: Official
Eight killed as pick-up van falls into well in Maharashtra's Solapur district: Police
Thrissur, Kerala: "The RSS was not started in opposition to any community or with a political objective. It was founded to address issues and work for the benefit of the country," says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Indian women's cricket team arrives at stadium in Birmingham, England ahead of India's opening clash against Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup
Kirti Azad says no split possible in violation of Constitution after meeting Speaker
TMC MP Kirti Azad said there can be no split in violation of the Constitution after submitting a letter from party leader Abhishek Banerjee to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Azad said he informed the Speaker that those seeking a separate position have no legitimacy and alleged that their actions are unconstitutional. He also criticised their conduct, saying they had acted against the party despite benefiting from it.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami interacts and conducts a meeting with prominent citizens in Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar district
"India's ability to adapt, innovate as circumstances change, our resilience": CEA Nageswaran's message to economists who underestimate India's economy
Question is affordability, whether other expenditure can benefit people more than freebies: CEA Nageswaran pitches for focused welfare interventions
AI can be more disruptive as it targets both cognitive and skill-based jobs: CEA Nageswaran
Afford Trinamool Congress opportunity of being heard before any decision: Abhishek Banerjee in letter to Lok Sabha Speaker
Decline any recognition, status or facility to any purported separate group/faction of Trinamool Congress: Abhishek Banerjee to LS Speaker
Abhishek Banerjee writes to LS Speaker, asks him to treat TMC as single party "represented solely through duly authorised Leader, Whip"
French President Macron hails 'Chandrayaan-3' lunar landing as proof of India's innovation prowess
Trump to meet Egypt's President Sisi on sidelines of G7 summit in France
Guarantee schemes will continue, beneficiaries need not worry, says DK Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the Congress government's guarantee schemes, including Gruha Lakshmi and Gruha Jyothi, will continue and will not be suspended for any reason. He urged the public not to believe opposition claims that the schemes are being discontinued. Shivakumar said a review is being conducted after reports that some individuals created fake records in the names of deceased persons to obtain benefits. He said the exercise is aimed at verifying beneficiary details and ensuring that benefits reach eligible recipients.
Benjamin Netanyahu wishes Donald Trump on birthday
Meeting between PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron is underway in Nice, France
Rising obesity a bigger concern than ageing before becoming rich, says CEA Anantha Nageswaran
India's Chief Economic Advisor Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran said the greater concern is whether the country is becoming unhealthier before becoming richer rather than becoming older before becoming richer. Referring to findings from the National Family Health Survey-6, he said obesity has worsened across income groups, genders and both rural and urban populations.
Discussions at Bharat Innovates 2026 were enriching and insightful, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the conversations at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice were enriching and insightful. He said he engaged with investors and venture capital leaders on the vast opportunities India offers across innovation, technology, manufacturing and emerging sectors. Modi highlighted that India's growth is driven by talent, scale, stability and reforms, making the country an attractive destination for investment and innovation.
PM Modi highlights India's innovation ecosystem during interaction with investors in France
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with French President Emmanuel Macron at Villa Kerlyos in Nice
Trade and soft skills key in AI era, says CEA Anantha Nageswaran
India's Chief Economic Advisor Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran said countries that have achieved success place significant value on trade skills, while such skills receive limited respect in India. He urged people to equip themselves with trade skills, stating that the advantages once offered by a globalised world through software, computer science and MBA education have diminished. Nageswaran said the focus now should be on trade skills and soft skills, which artificial intelligence cannot easily replace.
Bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron is underway in Nice, France
India emerging as a technology provider to the world, says PM Modi at Bharat Innovates event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has transformed from being viewed as a technology adopter a decade ago to emerging as a technology provider today. Speaking at the inauguration of the Bharat Innovates event, he said innovations and solutions developed by India benefit a large section of humanity. Modi added that Bharat Innovates aims to invite the world to co-create the next chapter of global innovation alongside India.
TMC MP Bapi Haldar arrives in Delhi ahead of a meeting of the party’s rebel leaders with Union Minister Bhupender Yadav
India now a key contributor to global solutions, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is no longer merely a consumer of solutions developed elsewhere but has emerged as a significant contributor to global solutions. He made the remarks while outlining New Delhi's vision for building a sustainable future for the world through innovation and technology.
Dr Baidyanath says legal notice to be sent to Mamata Banerjee, Mahua Moitra and Saugata Roy
Dr Baidyanath, son of TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, said a legal notice will be sent to Mamata Banerjee and TMC MPs Mahua Moitra and Saugata Roy. He said they want the TMC chief and the two MPs to withdraw their remarks.
Bharat Innovates is an invitation to the world to co-create next chapter of global innovation with India: PM Modi in France
India's young innovators are finding solutions that can benefit all of humanity: PM Modi at Bharat Innovates event in France
India, France have special partnership; it has connection, conviction, innovation, inspiration and shared vision: PM Modi
Trump approval among rural Americans falls to 50%, lowest of his presidency and down from 60% in february 2025 [Reuters]
Kyiv hails UK interception of shadow fleet vessel as blow to Russian 'war machine'
India's Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Mohod stun Olympic champions South Korea to win recurve mixed team gold in Archery World Cup in Antalya
Haridwar, Uttarakhand: Influx of tourists leads to traffic in Haridwar ahead of Somvati Amavasya
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir: Ahead of Amarnath Yatra, security forces conduct surprise checking and frisking operations at hotels and buildings in Lal Chowk
Quarter after quarter, year after year, India is fastest growing economy: FM Sitharaman at BJP's Viksit Bharat event in Bengaluru
Rahul Gandhi undermines India's achievements: FM Nirmala Sitharaman at 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Samavesha' in Bengaluru
Every time Rahul Gandhi speaks in Lok Sabha, it is only to decry everything: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee appears before CID for questioning in 'forged signature' case
Ranchi: Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai participates in BJP cleanliness drive, plants saplings under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign
Seven people, including 3 women, killed in lightning strikes across Jharkhand: Police
Jammu and Kashmir: The state administration and police welcome Amarnath pilgrims in Anantnag with vibrant wall murals
Rajouri, J&K: Security forces have continued their search operation in the Dorimal forest area for the 23rd consecutive day under 'Operation Sherawali'.
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs Saayoni Ghosh and Mala Roy depart for Delhi
PM to visit President Murmu's in-laws' village in Odisha on June 20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit President Droupadi Murmu's in-laws' village of Pahadpur in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on June 20 and participate in several programmes, officials said. Pahadpur, the native village of Murmu's late husband Shyam Charan Murmu, is located about 20 km from Rairangpur town, where the main state-level function marking the second anniversary of the BJP government in Odisha will be held.
Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 on return to World Cup
Scotland hung on against a physical Haiti side to win 1-0 on Saturday in their first appearance in a World Cup since 1998. John McGinn scored a deflected winner in the 28th minute and Scotland managed to absorb intense pressure from the Haitians late on to secure victory. Read More
Son of rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar sends legal notice to Mamata Banerjee
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta participates in the 'Maa Yamuna Riverbank Cleanliness Drive' organised by the Delhi government across 28 ghats.
Visuals from Patliputra Railway Station following violence
FIFA World Cup: Khoukhi's late strike helps Qatar secure first-ever WC points, play out 1-1 stalemate against Switzerland
Heavy police force is deployed at the Patliputra Railway Station after a stone-pelting incident erupts at the railway station premises.
Stone pelted at Bihar railway station
PM Modi to inaugurate ambitious 'Bharat Innovates 2026' tech initiative
Bharat innovates, in its statement quoted French President Emmanuel Macron as saying, "The question is no longer if India innovates, but who will innovate with India."
Modi to meet G7 leaders
The prime minister will then return to France to participate in the G7 Summit in Evian on June 16-17.
At the summit, Modi is expected to exchange views with G7 leaders and invited partner countries on issues including international cooperation, economic growth and artificial intelligence. He is also scheduled to hold a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the gathering.
PM Modi to meet Macron today
The event will bring together top innovation startups and Venture Capital funds from India, France, and other countries.
Both leaders will review the full spectrum of the India-France bilateral relationship, which was elevated to the level of a Special Global Strategic Partnership earlier this year.
