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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
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.
10 Jun 2023
Indian Navy35 fighter jets, aircraft carriers, submarines: Indian Navy's mega drill
The Indian Navy recently carried out a mega exercise in the Arabian Sea, demonstrating its combat prowess with two aircraft carriers, multiple warships, submarines, and over 35 fighter planes.
10 Jun 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghTMC demands probe after police take woman wrestler to Singh
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) lambasted the Delhi Police for reportedly taking wrestler Sangeeta Phogat to Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's residence on Friday to recreate the sequence of events that led to the sexual harassment.
10 Jun 2023
Sakshee Malikkh'Wrestlers to participate in Asian Games only when…': Sakshee Malikkh
Ace wrestler Sakshee Malikkh on Saturday said the protesting grapplers wouldn't participate in the upcoming Asian Games until the central government resolves their issues.
10 Jun 2023
ManipurManipur: Centre forms peace committee to facilitate dialog among groups
Days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement, a peace committee in violence-hit Manipur has been constituted, reported India Today.
10 Jun 2023
KarnatakaKarnataka: Man thrashed with slippers for allegedly harassing college girl
A man was reportedly slapped and beaten up with slippers in public for allegedly harassing a college student on Friday in Karnataka's Udupi district.
10 Jun 2023
Navi MumbaiWhy new international airport in Navi Mumbai is special
The under-construction international airport in Navi Mumbai is reportedly set to start its operations by December 2024.
10 Jun 2023
Yogendra YadavYogendra Yadav requests NCERT to remove his name from textbooks
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on Friday said in a circular that "individual authorship" cannot be claimed for its textbooks.
10 Jun 2023
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Aircraft-shaped balloon with 'PIA' logo found in Kathua
An aircraft-shaped balloon with the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) logo was found in Hiranagar of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Saturday, reported India Today.
10 Jun 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Biparjoy to intensify further, alert issued in several states
The very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy will likely intensify further by Sunday and move north-northwestwards in the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.
10 Jun 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghSaw Brij Bhushan 'inappropriately touch' women wrestlers: International referee
Jagbir Singh, an international wrestling referee, has opened up about Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's "inappropriate behavior" toward women grapplers.
09 Jun 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)ED uncovers Rs. 250 crore sand mining scam in Bihar
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) unearthed a Rs. 250 crore illegal sand mining scam involving two private firms in Bihar.
09 Jun 2023
MaharashtraMumbai murder: Manoj and Saraswati were married, claim victim's sisters
New details have emerged in the horrifying Mumbai Mira road murder case.
09 Jun 2023
Rajeev ChandrasekharWill regulate AI to keep 'digital citizens' safe: IT minister
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, said on Friday that the government will regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) so it does not cause any harm to "digital citizens," reported PTI.
09 Jun 2023
DhanbadJharkhand: Child among 3 killed in illegal coal mine collapse
As many as three people, including a child, died and several others were feared trapped after an illegal coal mine in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district collapsed on Friday, India Today reported.
09 Jun 2023
DelhiOn camera: Man brutally stabbed on busy road in Delhi
In a horrifying video, a man was allegedly seen hitting and stabbing another individual in the Nand Nagri Police Station area of Northeast Delhi at 10:30pm on Thursday, reported NDTV.
09 Jun 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)Police files ATR over 'hate speech' complaint against protesting wrestlers
The Delhi Police on Friday filed an Action Taken Report (ATR) before a court on a petition seeking a First Information Report (FIR) against the protesting wrestlers for allegedly making "false allegations" against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and promoting hate speech.
09 Jun 2023
ThaneTeen who secured 92% in Class 10 allegedly commits suicide
A 15-year-old boy, who secured 92% in Class 10 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams last week, allegedly died by suicide in Thane, Maharashtra, on Thursday.
09 Jun 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC declines urgent listing of plea challenging Manipur's internet ban
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to urgently list a plea challenging the current internet ban in violence-hit Manipur.
09 Jun 2023
TelanganaHyderabad: Minor girl dies by suicide, family suspects 'black magic'
A class 12 student reportedly died by suicide in Telangana's Hyderabad on Wednesday night. The victim's family has allegedly claimed that she died due to kshudra pooja (black magic).
09 Jun 2023
BalasoreOdisha train tragedy: School-turned-morgue demolished after corpses terrify students
The Bahanaga Nodal High School in Balasore, which was turned into a temporary morgue for the Odisha train accident victims, has been demolished, News18 reported.
09 Jun 2023
ManipurManipur: Centre sanctions Rs. 102 crore package for displaced people
The Centre has approved Rs. 101.75 crore relief package for the people displaced in strife-torn Manipur based on a directive from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Security Advisor to the Manipur government Kuldiep Singh said on Thursday.
09 Jun 2023
MumbaiMumbai murder: Accused claims 'daughter-like' victim was 'very possessive'
Manoj Ramesh Sane, accused of murdering his alleged live-in partner Saraswati Vaidya and then chopping her body into pieces in Mumbai's Mira Road, apparently informed the cops that the victim was "like his daughter."