Top 10 world news: India opts out of joint statement at Ukraine Peace Summit; EVM controversy and more

India has announced that it will not be part of the joint statement of the Ukraine peace summit currently underway in Switzerland.

In other news, pertaining to the ongoing controversy surrounding India's Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a detailed statement addressing the allegations of tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

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India opts out of joint statement at Ukraine Peace Summit

India has announced that it will not be part of the joint statement of the Ukraine peace summit currently underway in Switzerland. Addressing the summit, Secretary West in the Ministry of External Affairs Pavan Kapoor emphasised on India's stance on the conflict, stating, "In our view, only those options acceptable to both parties can lead to abiding peace. In line with this approach, we have decided to avoid association with a joint communique or any other document emerging from this summit."

'No OTP, candidate's aide used...': ECI breaks silence on EVM controversy

Pertaining to the ongoing controversy surrounding India's Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a detailed statement addressing the allegations of tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

Gaza war: IDF identifies all eight soldiers killed in Rafah's Tel al-Sultan

The Israeli military has identified all eight soldiers who were killed in the Gaza Strip's Rafah on Saturday (June 15). The soldiers, all members ofa combat engineering unit, were in an armoured carrier that was hit by an explosion that detonated engineering material being carried on the vehicle, apparently in contravention of standard practice.

IS inmates 'liquidated' after they took two prison officers hostage in Russia

In a shocking turn of events, Islamic State (IS) inmates took two prison officers hostage in a jail in southern Russia on Sunday (Jun 16). Prison authorities said chaos erupted at the detention centre 'Number One' in Rostov city as "the inmates took two prison officers hostage". The statement added that negotiations were underway with the inmates to secure the release of hostages.

France elections: Thousands march across country in protest against far-right

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Franceon Saturday (Jun 15) to protest against the far-right National Rally (RN) party ahead of the upcoming snap parliamentary elections. The protests were joined by labour unions as well as student groups and rights groups to oppose the "anti-immigration, eurosceptic" party.

Ukraine summit: World leaders slam Putin’s peace terms as Kyiv seeks broad consensus to end war

World leaders gathered for the two-day Ukraine peace summit at a Swiss Alpine resort over the weekend slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin and the terms he recently set out to stop the war. Kyiv has sought to use the second day of the major summit to pursue a broad consensus on condemning the Russian invasion and underscoring concerns about the human cost of the ongoing war.

Amit Shah orders Kashmir like 'zero terror plan' in Jammu to boost security ahead of Amarnath Yatra

Union Home Minister Amit Shahpresidedover a high-level meeting in North Block on Sunday (June 16), two days after he examined the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Philippines envoy Ignacio: Defence ties with India flourishing amid growing partnership

Philippines Ambassador Josel Francisco Ignacio has highlighted the growing bilateral relationship between his country and India, emphasising the significant advancements across various domains, especially in defence and security.

Euro 2024: France's Thuram calls captain Mbappe 'ninja turtle' | Read Why

France player Marcus Thuram called national team captain Kylian Mbappe a 'ninja turtle' in response to a journalist's question. The incident happened at France's pre-match press conference ahead of their opening tie in the ongoing Euro 2024 against Austria on Monday (June 17).

Snoop Dogg and wife Shante Broadus celebrate 27 years of togetherness

Twenty seven years and counting!Rapper Snoop Dogg, 52, is celebrating his 27th wedding anniversary with his wife and manager, Shante Broadus. On Saturday, he shared a loved-up post on Instagram to mark the special occasion and give a glimpse of their celebration to their fans.