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Latest news in India today: The US-Iran peace agreement moved to centre stage on Tuesday as Donald Trump declared that Tehran had committed to never pursuing a nuclear weapon — a claim Iran has yet to fully ratify, with the formal memorandum of understanding still to be signed and a contested 60-day window ahead for nuclear negotiations. Energy markets remained watchful: India, which depends heavily on Gulf imports, is keeping a close eye on whether the Strait of Hormuz reopening translates into sustained stability or a fragile pause. Exports offered a rare bright spot, with India’s goods shipments logging a six-month high in May, aided by a weaker rupee, even as US imports surged 54 per cent.

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On the domestic political front, the TMC fracture deepened with a new question in play: could the rebel MPs, and eventually the NCP, find their way back into the Congress fold? The BJP, meanwhile, is said to be sounding out four state units to advance assembly polls before the Census cycle disrupts schedules — riding the momentum from its Bengal win. Rahul Gandhi is planning his next big campaign move, a train journey to Kota anchored on the education crisis.

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The NCERT agreed to restore the unaltered image of the Harappan Dancing Girl figurine in the Class 9 Arts textbook, after The Indian Express reported that the iconic nude bronze had been shaded over. The FIFA World Cup produced one of its early shocks as Cape Verde held Spain — their goalkeeper Vozinha’s mother unable to afford a visa to watch him play. Follow The Indian Express for breaking news, live updates and the latest news from India and the world.

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Jun 16, 2026 10:15 AM IST
Telangana man's death in Gujarat custody: Prosecutor replaced again amid favouritism charge

Aditi Raja from Vadodara is reporting that the Gujarat government has replaced the Special Public Prosecutor in the Telangana migrant custodial death case for the second time. The family of the victim, Shaikh Babu Nisar, expressed concern over the change, fearing it would hinder the trial against the accused policemen. The case, which began in 2019, has seen several delays and witness hostility, with the family alleging favouritism towards the accused.

Jun 16, 2026 10:12 AM IST
Health risk alert - Heatwaves leading to increased concentrations of ground-level ozone, says study

Amitabh Sinha reports that a new study suggests that heatwaves increase ground-level ozone concentrations, aggravating health risks. The study, published in Clean Air and authored by researchers from IIT Kharagpur and Kerala University, found that heatwaves in 2024 alone caused over 830 deaths in India due to increased ozone levels. The study emphasises the need for agencies like the weather office and the pollution control agency to monitor ground-level ozone concentrations and include this information in their alerts.

Jun 16, 2026 10:09 AM IST
Savarkar defamation: Rahul Gandhi's claim challenged by right-wing icon's family in court

Chandan Haygunde from Pune is reporting that right-wing ideologue VD Savarkar’s grandnephew testified in a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi, claiming that the Congress leader's remarks about Savarkar were false. Satyaki Savarkar said that his grand-uncle's clemency petitions were rejected by the British, who believed he would revolt again. The case, transferred to a special court in Pune, will be heard next on July 1.

Jun 16, 2026 09:27 AM IST

The US-Iran peace agreement is dominating global headlines as Tuesday begins. Donald Trump said overnight that Iran has agreed to "never have a nuclear weapon," though Tehran's conditions and the 60-day implementation window mean the deal remains work in progress. In India, the TMC crisis continues with questions emerging about whether rebel MPs could eventually merge back into the Congress. The NCERT has agreed to restore the nude image of the iconic Harappan Dancing Girl figurine in the Class 9 Arts textbook after an Indian Express report. Stay with us for live updates through the day.

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