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17 Jun 2023
GujaratGujarat: Clashes over demolition of dargah; 1 killed, cops injured
One civilian was killed and at least four police personnel injured in clashes over a demolition notice for a dargah in Gujarat's Junagadh district, India Today reported.
17 Jun 2023
ManipurManipur: Angry mobs attempt to torch homes of BJP leaders
At least two people were reportedly injured in Manipur's Imphal after rubber bullets and tear gas were fired by the Rapid Action Force (RAF) at a mob of 1,000 after clashes broke out in the Palace Compound area on Friday night.
17 Jun 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghBrij Bhushan case: Photos, videos mentioned as evidence in chargesheet
The 1,500-page chargesheet against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by the Delhi Police cited photograph proof in at least four of the six complaints by female wrestlers, reported The Indian Express.
17 Jun 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Biparjoy weakens into 'deep depression,' expected to weaken further
After making landfall in coastal Gujarat, the cyclonic storm "Biparjoy" has weakened into a "deep depression" and is expected to further weaken into a "depression" in the next 12 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.
16 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiModi's US visit: Protests planned over India's human rights issues
Human rights groups in the United States (US) have allegedly planned protests ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit over the reported "deteriorating human rights situation" in India.
16 Jun 2023
Sukesh ChandrasekharOdisha train accident: Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar offers victims Rs. 10cr
Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar has offered to donate Rs. 10 crore to the victims of the Odisha train accident, which killed 288 people and injured more than 900.
16 Jun 2023
Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh: Attackers pour petrol on 15-year-old, set him ablaze
In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old boy was burned alive by some unidentified persons in Rajavolu village of Cherukupalli Mandal block in Andhra Pradesh's Bapatla on Friday, reported IANS.
16 Jun 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police allegedly assaults journalist during Priyanka Gandhi Camp demolition
Newsreel Asia, an Over The Top (OTT) news media platform, has alleged that one of its journalists was physically assaulted by the Delhi Police on Friday morning.
16 Jun 2023
Sakshee MalikkhBrij Bhushan case: Pressure on minor's family, alleges Sakshee Malikkh
Star Indian wrestler Sakshee Malikkh, who has been demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment claims, revealed on Friday that the chargesheet filed by the Delhi Police has the name of Singh.
16 Jun 2023
Guinness World RecordsIndian teenager dances for 5 days, breaks Guinness World Record
A 16-year-old girl from Maharashtra named Srushti Sudhir Jagtap won the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest dance marathon after dancing for 127 hours straight. Now that is over five days of dancing!
16 Jun 2023
KalaburagiKarnataka: Cop mowed down under tractor by sand mafia
A 51-year-old constable of the Nelogi Police Station in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, died on duty after a tractor allegedly ran over him near Narayanpur village on Thursday, reported the Free Press Journal.
Academics slam 'name withdrawal spectacle' amid NCERT textbook row
A group of academicians, including vice-chancellors of central universities, IIM chairpersons, and NIT directors, has reportedly expressed concerns regarding specific individuals who have withdrawn their names from the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) textbook row.
16 Jun 2023
JaipurDoctors allegedly leave scissors inside body during surgery, patient dead
A 74-year-old man in Rajasthan's Jaipur died after doctors allegedly left surgical scissors in his body, reported IANS.
16 Jun 2023
KupwaraJ&K: 5 foreign terrorists killed in encounter in Kupwara
Five foreign terrorists were killed after an encounter broke out between them and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara on Friday, ANI reported, quoting Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar.
16 Jun 2023
ManipurManipur violence: Union Minister RK Ranjan Singh's residence torched
An angry mob stormed and set Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader RK Ranjan Singh's house on fire in Imphal's Kongba, Manipur, on Thursday night, confirmed government sources.
16 Jun 2023
GujaratCyclone Biparjoy weakens after landfall in Gujarat, headed toward Rajasthan
The intensity of Cyclone Biparjoy reduced from "very severe" to "severe" cyclonic storm after its landfall in Gujarat's Jakhau Port on Thursday evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
15 Jun 2023
IndiaSay hello to one-month-old baby Biparjoy, named after the cyclone
Awaiting the imminent landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat, a woman has decided to name her one-month-old daughter Biparjoy.
15 Jun 2023
Congress PartyKarnataka government repeals anti-conversion law, scraps lessons on RSS founder
The Karnataka government, led by the Congress, has decided to repeal the anti-conversion law introduced by the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.
15 Jun 2023
Central GovernmentCentre's panel could recommend Andhra's hybrid pension scheme for states
A panel formed by the Centre to review the pension system of central and state government employees is likely to recommend the Andhra Pradesh government's hybrid Guaranteed Pension Scheme be adopted by other states, the Deccan Herald reported.
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.