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On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 811, Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, Japanese shōgun (born 758) passed away. In 1565, Matsunaga Hisahide assassinates the 13th Ashikaga shōgun, Ashikaga Yoshiteru. In 1565, Ashikaga Yoshiteru, Japanese shōgun (born 1536) passed away. In 1839, Lord William Bentinck, English general and politician, 14th Governor-General of India (born 1774) passed away. In 1876, American Indian Wars: Battle of the Rosebud: One thousand five hundred Sioux and Cheyenne led by Crazy Horse beat back General George Crook's forces at Rosebud Creek in Montana Territory. In 1877, American Indian Wars: Battle of White Bird Canyon: The Nez Perce defeat the U.S. Cavalry at White Bird Canyon in the Idaho Territory. In 1918, Ajahn Chah, Thai monk and educator (died 1992) was born. In 1964, Rinaldo Capello, Italian race car driver was born. In 1979, Hubert Ashton, English cricketer and politician (born 1898) passed away. In 1991, Daniel Tupou, Australian-Tongan rugby league player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Why was India’s Cockroach Janta Party founder attacked?

Al Jazeera English

June 17, 2026

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The attack on India’s Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has thrust India's newest political movement back in the headlines again. Al Jazeera's @avawarrinerr looks at the rise of the Cockroach Janta Party over the past month and the questions surrounding its future. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

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