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CM Vijay launches 'Singappen' all-women police force to prevent crimes

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India seeks global action as 20 killed in PoK

New Delhi: Condemning severe police brutality in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which had led to the death of at least 20 protesters, India on Tuesday said that the international community must hold Pakistan accountable for its misdeeds and abuses.Reacting to continued protests and a heavy-handed crackdown in PoK, external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said desperate attempts are being made to cover up failings by Pakistan, with a pattern of fake news and videos emanating to deflect attention away from human rights abuses.Also read: 190 vs 620: India has nuke edge over Pakistan but can it deter China?"There are reports of severe police brutality in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in which several protestors have been killed and many injured. We hope the international community will hold Pakistan accountable for its misdeeds and abuses," Jaiswal said.People with knowledge of the matter said that the crackdown on civilians appeared to have intensified since the posting of Brigadier Faiq Ayub as the Inter-Services Intelligence sector commander for the region last year. Prior to being posted in PoK, the officer served as sector commander in Punjab and was reportedly responsible for a violent crackdown in Lahore that earned him the nickname "Butcher of Lahore".Tensions in PoK have been running high for several days, with the police and army opening fire on protesters amid large-scale demonstrations. Protesters have a list of demands, which include cheaper prices for electricity and food items. A major grouse has been high energy costs despite PoK being the source of the majority of hydroelectric power produced in Pakistan.A major political demand of the protesters is the abolition of 12 refugee-designated seats in the legislative assembly of PoK which has a total of 45 seats. While these seats are reserved for people from Kashmir who migrated to other parts of Pakistan after the 1947 war with India, they have been traditionally been influenced by the Pakistani Army to ensure the election of members of terrorist organisations targeting India.The people said that the Pakistan military influences the election process to ensure that Hizbul Mujahideen and Jaish-e-Mohammed members and their relatives emerge as winners, despite residing in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Karachi.This gives the military a strong influence on the PoK assembly and enables it to install leaders of its choice. One clear example, according to the people, is Abdullah Saeed Shah, also known as Pir Mazhar Saeed Shah, who is closely affiliated with the Jaish-e-Mohammed and recently held the portfolio of information and broadcasting minister in the PoK government.

Former West Bengal Minister Ujjal Biswas Arrested In 'Tarpaulin Misappropriation' Case | News18

Former West Bengal minister Ujjal Biswas has been arrested in connection with a tarpaulin misappropriation case, triggering political turmoil and protests outside the court premises.The arrest led to chaotic scenes, with reports of eggs being hurled and supporters clashing with police as tensions escalated. The case has intensified political confrontation in West Bengal, with opposition parties and ruling party supporters exchanging sharp allegations.Authorities are investigating the alleged irregularities in government procurement linked to the case, while the political fallout continues to grow. -newsn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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'Israel may not like it but ...': US VP JD Vance says long-term deal with Iran in interest of US

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Watch: Judge Strikes Down Trump’s H-1B Fee: Implications for India and the U.S. | Above the Fold | 09.06.2026

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Jio BlackRock prepares ETF debut by August after building $2 billion India fund base

Jio BlackRock Asset Management plans to launch its first exchange-traded funds in India by August, seeking to replicate BlackRock's global success in passive investing in a market where ETFs are still nascent. The joint venture between Mukesh Ambani's Jio Financial Services and the world's largest asset manager has amassed about 180 billion rupees ($1.9 billion) in assets under management in roughly a year since ‌its launch ⁠by building ⁠a base in cash, debt-index and active equity funds. It plans to start with equity-focused ETF strategies. BlackRock oversees about $5.1 trillion in ETF assets globally, more than a third of its total assets under management, underscoring the importance of the product line to its franchise. Jio BlackRock currently ranks as India's 29th-largest asset manager. "ETFs are a long-term play. While it is a predominantly institutional heavy market (in India), retail are starting to get more involved in ETFs. ⁠And we ‌can see from global trends how well ETFs have been adopted as a choice for investing," Sid Swaminathan, managing director and chief executive officer of ⁠Jio BlackRock Asset Management, told Reuters. ETF INNOVATION COULD BOOST LIQUIDITY Passive mutual fund assets in India stood at 15.20 trillion rupees in April, or about 18.5% of the industry's 81.94 trillion rupees in average assets under management, according to data from the mutual fund industry association. By comparison, equity index funds and ETFs account for about 45.3% of long-term mutual fund and ETF assets in the U.S. Swaminathan said tighter bid-offer spreads and more innovative strategies could help improve liquidity and boost ‌retail participation in Indian ETFs. The company also plans to launch products in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India's low-tax financial hub competing with centres such as Singapore and Dubai, within the ⁠next couple of months. COMPLEX PRODUCTS PROMPT PIVOT TO DISTRIBUTOR-LED MODEL For more complex offerings, including special investment funds and GIFT City products, Jio BlackRock has adopted a distributor-led model rather than a digital-first approach, reflecting the continued role of advisers in selling higher-ticket products. Swaminathan said the decision to prioritise those launches was partly shaped by market conditions. India's benchmark Nifty 50 is down 11.1% so far in 2026 amid foreign outflows, higher oil prices and moderating earnings growth, while MSCI's Asia-Pacific ex-Japan index is up 18.2%.

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University faculty recruitment application deadline extended till June 15 in A.P.

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Have sought time for Rahul Gandhi to speak in Lok Sabha on March 21: Kharge

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9 injured after balcony ledge collapses near Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura

A portion of a ledge wall collapsed near the Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura. Several devotees sustained injuries in the incident. Local residents and emergency services provided immediate assistance. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police have cordoned off the area and are investigating the cause of the collapse.

Congress releases ‘promise versus reality’ report, says Modi government has failed to deliver on its pledges

Rahul Gandhi alleges the poor are paying the price of a ‘compromised foreign policy and anti-poor economic policies’

Kiren Rijiju Exclusive On CNN-News18: 4399 Days Of PM Modi’s Vishwas And Governance | Narendra Modi

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 4399 days in office, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju speaks exclusively to CNN-News18 on the journey of the Modi government and the idea of “4399 Days Of Vishwas.”In this exclusive conversation, Rijiju reflects on PM Modi’s leadership, governance model, public trust, reforms, national security, development, welfare delivery and India’s transformation over more than a decade.The interview looks at how the Modi government has built its political and governance narrative around trust, accountability and delivery, while also addressing the challenges and expectations ahead.Watch the full exclusive conversation on CNN-News18. News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube