The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) issued an apology on X to Indians for sharing a post featuring an inaccurate map of India, which omitted Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and misrepresented Arunachal Pradesh. This occurred amidst heightened tensions as Iran launched missile strikes against Israel in retaliation for Operation "Rising Lion," which targeted Iranian nuclear facilities and military commanders.
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Father's Day, celebrated on the third Sunday of June, honors fathers and their influence. Originating in 1909 with Sonora Smart Dodd, it's a time for families to show appreciation through gifts, quality time, and heartfelt gestures. Messages, greetings, and quotes express love and gratitude, acknowledging fathers as heroes, role models, and sources of strength and guidance.
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Blaise Metreweli, a Cambridge University alumna with a distinguished career in intelligence, has been appointed as the first female head of MI6. Succeeding Richard Moore, she will assume the role in the autumn. Her appointment comes at a crucial time, as the UK faces unprecedented threats, highlighting the vital importance of intelligence services.
India's Covid-19 death toll has surpassed 100, with 11 deaths reported on Monday, the highest single-day increase in the current wave. Kerala accounts for the majority of fatalities, with victims having pre-existing conditions. While new sub-variants are suspected to be driving the surge, experts say symptoms remain mild, and most cases are managed at home with symptomatic treatment.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the NEET UG 2025 results today, June 14, with Mahesh Kumar from Rajasthan securing the top rank. Over 22 lakh candidates appeared for the exam, out of which 12,36,531 qualified. Notably, female candidates outnumbered males in qualifying. Qualified candidates are now advised to download their scorecards and monitor counselling updates for further admission processes.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav escaped unharmed after his convoy was hit by an uncontrolled truck and car in Vaishali district. Three security personnel were injured and hospitalized in Patna. Yadav attributed his safety to "people's love and God's grace.
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South Africa legend AB de Villiers revealed a temporary fallout with Virat Kohli after prematurely disclosing information about Kohli's personal life in early 2024. De Villiers shared that Kohli ceased communication for months following the blunder, which involved publicly announcing Anushka Sharma's pregnancy. He expressed relief when Kohli eventually resumed contact.
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