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June 22, 2026 9:35 PM

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UK: Andy Burnham becomes Makerfield MP after Keir Starmer’s resignation

In UK, senior politician Andy Burnham has formally become the Makerfield MP as he took oath in the House of Commons today after Keir Starmer's resignation.   Widely regarded as the frontrunner to succeed Starmer, Mr. Burnham gained significant momentum after returning to Westminster by defeating a R...

June 22, 2026 9:22 PM

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Four cargo ships carrying fertilisers clears Strait of Hormuz : MoCF

Chemicals and Fertilizers Ministry has said that four cargo ships, carrying shipments of Urea, Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP), and Sulphur have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz last week. These vessels are currently heading toward their designated destination ports across the country, includin...

June 22, 2026 7:14 PM

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CBSE frames new policy for students affected by Gulf exam cancellations

The Centre today informed the Supreme Court that the CBSE has come up with a new policy for the evaluation of private students, who were affected by the cancellation of Class XII board examination in Gulf countries due to the recent Iran-US war.   A bench of Justices SVN Bhatti and Vipul M Pancholi ...

June 22, 2026 6:31 PM

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Global crude oil prices decline after US-Iran talks

Global crude oil prices declined today after US and Iranian officials wrapped up their first round of talks in Switzerland. Brent crude slipped by 1.7 per cent to 79 US dollars and 17 cents per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped half a per cent to 75 US dollars and 32 cents pe...

June 22, 2026 6:24 PM

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Indian Embassy in Doha expresses concern over Ras Laffan incident

The Indian Embassy in Doha today expressed deep concern at the unfortunate incident that occurred at the Ras Laffan Industrial City yesterday, in which several people were injured, and some are missing, according to authorities. In a social media post, the Embassy said that it stands in solidarity w...

June 22, 2026 4:45 PM

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, ending his tenure at Downing Street amid growing internal pressure from his own party.   Starmer stepped out of 10 Downing Street with his wife, receiving cheers and applause, b...

June 22, 2026 4:28 PM

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EAM S. Jaishankar meets Mongolian counterpart in Ulaanbaatar

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar today met his Mongolian counterpart, Battsetseg Batmunkh in Ulaanbaatar. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that the discussions reflected the warmth, strength and promise of the India-Mongolia Strategic Partnership.   The two leaders reviewed the p...

June 22, 2026 10:08 AM

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JD Vance expresses optimism over progress in US-Iran talks at in Switzerland

US Vice President JD Vance has said that talks with Iran were making progress, as senior delegations met in Switzerland to address Tehran’s nuclear programme and regional security issues. Vance also expressed optimism that negotiators could advance discussions further. Delegations from US and Iran b...