Calcutta High Court Rejects Plea Against TMC MLA's Opposition Appointment

June 18, 2026: Top 10 News Highlights

1. Calcutta High Court Rejects Plea Against TMC MLA’s Appointment
The Calcutta High Court has declined to issue an interim stay on the West Bengal Assembly Speaker's decision to appoint Trinamool Congress rebel MLA, Ritabrata Banerjee, as Leader of the Opposition. This marks another setback for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

2. Fuel Prices Unlikely to Drop Despite Global Crude Oil Price Reduction
Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Suresh Gopi, stated that domestic fuel prices cannot be reduced immediately despite a decline in global crude oil prices.

3. Legislative Council Elections Underway
Voting for seven Legislative Council seats began this morning. Members of the Legislative Assembly are casting their votes to elect upper house representatives. Prominent figures like JD(S) MLA G.T. Devegowda and BJP Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka participated in the voting process.

4. Expelled BJP MLA Votes Independently in Council Elections
Shivaram Hebbar, an expelled BJP MLA, revealed that he did not align with any party while voting in the Legislative Council elections. He stated that his vote was cast in accordance with his conscience.

5. G7 Summit Concludes in France
The 2026 G7 Summit wrapped up in Évian-les-Bains, France. Leaders from member nations and other invited countries participated in discussions. A video of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's daughter gained traction on social media during the event.

6. US-Iran Agreement Proposes $300 Billion Private Investment Fund
As part of efforts to end the conflict between the US and Iran, a proposal for a $300 billion private investment fund (approximately ₹28.31 lakh crore) has been reported.

7. PM Modi and Italian PM Meloni’s Viral Exchange at G7 Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 Summit and discussed issues like border security and trade agreements. A lighthearted moment between Modi and Meloni, where she referred to them as a "popular Instagram duo," became widely shared online.

8. Bus Collision Injures Over 40 in Karnataka
A head-on collision between two state transport buses occurred at Chapoli Ghat on the Sadashivgad-Aurad highway, injuring more than 40 passengers, including college students.

9. Portugal Held to a Draw by DR Congo in FIFA World Cup
Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, faced disappointment in the FIFA World Cup Group 'K' match as they managed only a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo, despite expectations of an easy win.

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