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15 Jun 2023
KhalistaniAmritpal Singh's close aide, Avtar Khanda (35), dies of cancer
Avtar Singh Khanda, the main orchestrator of the March 19 protest and violence at the Indian High Commission in London and a close aide of Khalistan sympathizer Amritpal Singh, reportedly died at Birmingham's Sandwell Hospital in the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday.
15 Jun 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghBrij Bhushan charged for sexual harassment, no evidence for POCSO
Stating an absence of corroborative evidence in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Delhi Police on Thursday filed a cancellation report in the Patiala House Court.
15 Jun 2023
GujaratGujarat braces for Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall today
As Cyclone Biparjoy is forecast to make landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat's Kutch on Thursday, the state's coastal districts are bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall coupled with gale winds reaching 120-130kmph.
14 Jun 2023
UttarakhandUttarakhand mahapanchayat: Why tension is brewing in Garhwal region
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear petitions seeking cancellation of the controversial "Uttarakhand mahapanchayat" scheduled for Thursday (June 15) in Purola, Uttarakhand's Garhwal region.
14 Jun 2023
IndiaMost internet shutdowns in India imposed to prevent protests: Report
In the last three years, local authorities in India used 54 of the 127 internet shutdowns to prevent or respond to protests, according to the latest report by Human Rights Watch and Internet Freedom Foundation.
14 Jun 2023
National Investigation Agency (NIA)NIA arrests PFI weapons trainer in Nizamabad terror conspiracy case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a master weapons trainer for the Popular Front of India (PFI) living under a false identity in Karnataka, reported ANI.
14 Jun 2023
Noida'Dead' Bihar man found enjoying momos by alleged murderer
In a truly unusual case, a man from Bihar who was believed to be dead by his family resurfaced four months later in Noida.
14 Jun 2023
Greater NoidaNo lungi or nightie: Greater Noida society's bizarre dress code
The Residents' Welfare Association (RWA) of Himsagar Society in Greater Noida issued a bizarre circular on Saturday, requesting people not to step outside their flats in lungis or nighties.
14 Jun 2023
BhagalpurBhagalpur bridge collapse: Missing security guard's body found under debris
Ten days after the under-construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge collapsed in Bihar's Bhagalpur district, the dead body of the missing security guard has been found, reported PTI, quoting officials.
14 Jun 2023
ManipurManipur violence: Fresh flare-up kills 9, curfew relaxation restricted
At least nine people have been killed and 10 others injured in fresh violence in Manipur.
14 Jun 2023
Ajit DovalNSA Ajit Doval an 'international treasure': US ambassador
Eric Garcetti, the United States (US) Ambassador to India, on Tuesday lauded National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and called him an "international treasure," reported ANI.
14 Jun 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Biparjoy: IMD issues red alert, flood warning in Gujarat
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a red alert warning in Gujarat, saying Cyclone Biparjoy might cause a "gigantic storm" before making landfall on Thursday.
14 Jun 2023
ChennaiTamil Nadu: After getting arrested, minister cries on camera
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday arrested Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader V Senthil Balaji on money laundering charges in Chennai, reported NDTV.
13 Jun 2023
Tata SteelOdisha: Blast at Tata Steel plant injures 19
At least 19 people were injured after an explosion occurred at a blast furnace of Tata Steel's plant in Meramandali village of Odisha's Dhenkanal district on Tuesday, reported MoneyControl.
13 Jun 2023
ManipurNearly 47,000 citizens evacuated in violence-torn Manipur: Report
Nearly 47,000 citizens have been evacuated, and hundreds of homes have been destroyed due to the ethnic violence in Manipur, ANI reported.
13 Jun 2023
Delhi PoliceBrij Bhushan case: Delhi Police seeks evidence from 5 countries
The Delhi Police has written to the wrestling federations of five countries seeking information and closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage related to the sexual harassment accusations against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
13 Jun 2023
Jammu And Kashmir5.4 magnitude earthquake jolts J&K, tremors felt across North India
An earthquake of 5.4 magnitude reportedly hit Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
13 Jun 2023
Central GovernmentAppoint Indian CEOs: Centre to Chinese smartphone companies
The central government has asked Chinese manufacturers dealing in smartphones to induct Indian equity partners for their operations in India, The Economic Times reported.
13 Jun 2023
IndiGoIndiGo flight grounded at Delhi Airport after tailstrike, says DGCA
An IndiGo flight has been grounded following a tailstrike during landing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.
13 Jun 2023
Rajeev ChandrasekharCentre refutes Twitter ex-CEO Jack Dorsey's claims over farmers' protest
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, has refuted the claims by Twitter's co-founder Jack Dorsey over farmers' protest.
13 Jun 2023
GujaratCyclone Biparjoy claims 3 lives in Gujarat, 67 trains canceled
Lakhs of people in coastal districts of Gujarat such as Saurashtra and Kutch are bracing for Cyclone Biparjoy, which is expected to make landfall near the fishing port of Jakhau in the Gulf of Kutch on Thursday.
12 Jun 2023
Indian RailwaysHuman errors caused 192 train accidents in India since 2017
Human error by the railway staff and general public reportedly caused over 192 train accidents in India between 2017 and 2022, data by the Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) revealed, per News18.
12 Jun 2023
Rajeev ChandrasekharCentre may ban gaming apps involved in betting: IT minister
The central government will likely ban gaming apps in India that are involved in alleged betting and other activities harmful to people, said the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
12 Jun 2023
Supreme Court Of India2-wheeler taxi ban in Delhi to continue after SC ruling
The two-wheeler taxi ban in Delhi will continue for the time being, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday.
12 Jun 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Days after global body's ultimatum, WFI polls on July 4
The elections for the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will reportedly be held on July 4, and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has begun preparations for the polls.
12 Jun 2023
HaryanaHaryana: Farmers block Jammu-Delhi National Highway over MSP demand
Farmers in Haryana's Kurukshetra blocked the Jammu-Delhi National Highway after a mahapanchayat on Monday to escalate their protest against the state government after it refused to buy sunflower seeds at the minimum support price (MSP).
12 Jun 2023
Co-WIN AppOld data: Government on CoWIN data breach on Telegram
After media reports on Monday alleged a data leak from the government-run Co-WIN app used for COVID-19 vaccination, government sources claimed it was "old data" while insisting that they are still verifying it.
12 Jun 2023
HeatwaveHeatwave alert for north, central India as mercury touches 44°C
While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the progress of the monsoon was satisfactory, it issued a heatwave alert on Sunday evening for isolated pockets over Bihar, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Jharkhand, among others, for the next five days.
12 Jun 2023
Maharashtra PolicePolice action on 'warkaris' triggers political storm in Maharashtra
Clashes allegedly broke out on Sunday during a religious procession in Maharashtra's Pune district between warkaris—devotees of Lord Vitthal—and the Maharashtra Police over entry to the Alandi temple.
12 Jun 2023
CycloneCyclone Biparjoy likely to impact Gujarat; PM Modi holds meeting
As Cyclone Biparjoy further intensified into an extremely severe cyclonic storm on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly held a review meeting at 1:OOpm on Monday.
11 Jun 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghPolice ask wrestlers for pics, video to back allegations: Report
The Delhi Police has reportedly asked the female wrestlers who filed sexual harassment charges against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to produce videos, pictures, or WhatsApp messages to back their claims.
11 Jun 2023
West BengalWest Bengal: Election Commission orders videography of nominations amid unrest
Amid the incidents of violence in West Bengal, the State Election Commission (SEC) has ordered videography of the nomination process for panchayat elections.
11 Jun 2023
ZomatoBengaluru: Zomato launches South India's first 'resting point'
Food delivery aggregator Zomato on Sunday launched a new resting point for its delivery partners at Vega City Mall in Karnataka's Bengaluru.
11 Jun 2023
OdishaHow victims of Odisha train accident were identified using AI
The triple train tragedy in Odisha's Balasore threw multiple challenges for the authorities, and the biggest one was the identification of scores of bodies.
11 Jun 2023
West BengalBengal: 2 arrested in Congress worker murder case in Murshidabad
After a Congress worker was reportedly shot dead outside his home in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Friday, the police confirmed that two individuals were apprehended in connection with the case on Saturday.
11 Jun 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies into extremely severe cyclonic storm: IMD
The very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy, currently located over the east-central Arabian Sea, intensified into an "extremely severe" cyclonic storm at around 5:30am on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
11 Jun 2023
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Curfew in Amalner after groups clash over petty issue
Violent clashes broke out in Jalgaon's Amalner area in Maharashtra over a minor issue, following which the authorities imposed a curfew for 48 hours, India Today reported, quoting police officials.
11 Jun 2023
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi: AAP to hold mega rally against Centre's ordinance today
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is scheduled to hold a mega rally on Sunday at Ramlila Maidan against the central government's ordinance on services in Delhi.
10 Jun 2023
West BengalBengal: Violence erupts as Congress worker killed before panchayat polls
The second day of filing nominations for the July 8 panchayat election in West Bengal was marred by violence following clashes between Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Congress workers in Murshidabad.
10 Jun 2023
Sakshee MalikkhWrestlers coerced to compromise, minor backtracked under pressure: Sakshee Malikkh
Sakshee Malikkh, one of the top wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said on Saturday that the "minor" complainant changed her statement against him allegedly under pressure.
