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India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is now operational at several locations across France, including major airports...
16/06/2026

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is now operational at several locations across France, including major airports and the iconic Eiffel Tower, according to Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.

Misri said UPI has already been rolled out at multiple travel and tourist hubs in France and noted that discussions are underway to expand the service to additional cities across the country.

The expansion marks another step in the internationalisation of India’s digital payments ecosystem, making transactions easier for Indian travellers and strengthening digital connectivity between India and France.

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15/06/2026

Dramatic CCTV footage has emerged showing an Antonov An-32 of the Indian Air Force crashing while attempting to land at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam on June 13.

The video captures the transport aircraft descending toward the runway before crashing and bursting into flames upon impact. Emergency response teams rushed to the scene as thick smoke billowed from the wreckage.

Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the cause of the crash.

US Vice President JD Vance shared a heartfelt message for his wife, Usha Vance, as the couple celebrated their wedding a...
15/06/2026

US Vice President JD Vance shared a heartfelt message for his wife, Usha Vance, as the couple celebrated their wedding anniversary.

“Happy Anniversary to our lovely Second Lady. 12 years and almost 4 kids later, and we’re still going strong. Love you Usha!” Vance wrote in a social media post.

The message quickly drew warm reactions online, with many congratulating the couple on their milestone and praising the personal tribute.

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15/06/2026

Auto-rickshaw drivers in New Delhi have reportedly been tearing down posters featuring US President Donald Trump following the deaths of three Indian sailors in a US strike on the tanker MT Settebello off the coast of Oman. Videos of drivers removing the posters have circulated widely on social media.

The posters were part of the US Embassy’s “Freedom 250” campaign, which marked the 250th anniversary of American independence and featured Trump-themed banners on around 100 auto-rickshaws across the capital. The campaign has faced growing criticism following the deaths of the Indian crew members.

The protests come amid heightened public anger and diplomatic tensions after India lodged strong objections with Washington over attacks on commercial vessels carrying Indian sailors in the Gulf region.

15/06/2026

A tragic aviation accident in Rio de Janeiro has left six people dead after two helicopters collided mid-air on Sunday, according to local firefighters.

One of the helicopters crashed into the parking lot of an electric vehicle dealership in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes area, triggering a major fire as several electric cars caught fire upon impact.

The second helicopter reportedly crashed upside down nearby but did not ignite. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, but all six occupants aboard the two aircraft were killed in the collision.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, one of the deadliest helicopter incidents in Brazil in recent years.

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated US President Donald Trump on his 80th birthday during a telephone convers...
15/06/2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated US President Donald Trump on his 80th birthday during a telephone conversation between the two leaders.

According to reports, the call lasted 55 minutes and was described as “friendly and candid,” with both leaders discussing a range of issues during the exchange.

The conversation underscores the continued high-level engagement between Moscow and Washington amid ongoing international developments.

India has successfully completed the final development trials of its Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system, ma...
15/06/2026

India has successfully completed the final development trials of its Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system, marking a major strategic milestone and placing the country among a select group capable of defending against Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)-class threats.

According to Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the multi-layered BMD capability was successfully demonstrated through a series of back-to-back interceptor tests.

The trials validated the performance of the AD-1 and AD-2 interceptor missiles, which successfully engaged targets both within Earth’s atmosphere (endo-atmospheric) and beyond it (exo-atmospheric), providing a dual-layer shield against advanced long-range missile threats.

The achievement places India alongside a small group of nations, including United States, Russia, and China, with advanced ballistic missile defence capabilities.

India’s BMD programme was launched in 1999 and has evolved over more than two decades to address emerging missile threats and strengthen the country’s strategic defence architecture.

Iran’s military has claimed that it “humiliated” the United States and Israel, issuing a triumphant statement shortly af...
15/06/2026

Iran’s military has claimed that it “humiliated” the United States and Israel, issuing a triumphant statement shortly after an agreement to end hostilities was announced.

According to a statement broadcast by Iranian state media, the armed forces said they had imposed their “divine and iron will” on what they described as the “American and Zionist enemies.”

The statement further asserted that Iranian forces had demonstrated that their adversaries had “no path other than accepting defeat and surrender.”

The remarks come amid competing narratives over the outcome of the conflict, with all sides seeking to portray the cessation of hostilities as a strategic success.

15/06/2026

French President Emmanuel Macron added a Bollywood touch to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Nice by sharing a highlight video set to Aari Aari, a popular track from the film Dhurandhar.

Posted on social media, the video featured key moments from Modi’s visit, including his meeting with Macron, bilateral discussions, and the joint inauguration of the Bharat Innovates 2026.

The montage opened with the two leaders greeting each other with a handshake and a hug before showcasing discussions on technology, innovation, artificial intelligence and the growing India-France partnership.

The Bollywood soundtrack gave the diplomatic recap a distinctly Indian flavour, drawing widespread attention online and highlighting Macron’s continued use of Indian popular culture in engaging with Indian audiences.

US President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement, describing it as an ...
15/06/2026

US President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement, describing it as an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations across multiple fronts, including Lebanon.

“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump said in a statement on Sunday, coinciding with his 80th birthday.

According to Trump, the agreement will lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor, and marks a major step toward de-escalation in the region after weeks of heightened tensions.

The announcement, if fully implemented, could have significant implications for regional security, global energy markets and US-Iran relations.

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