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Delhi Man Killed in Scuffle After Urinating Near Accused's Residence
A resident of Govindpuri in Delhi was beaten to death allegedly after he slapped an another man for urinating near his residence on the night of Monday, 3 June.
"Leelu slapped Maan Singh for urinating near his residence and a scuffle broke out in which Leelu got injured and died," the police told ANI.
(Source: ANI)
Speeding Car Runs Over Pedestrian in Mumbai
A speeding car ran over a pedestrian near Mahalaxmi railway station in Mumbai, on the night of Monday, 3 June. The driver of the car has been arrested.
(Source: ANI)
Update on Missing IAF AN-32 Aircraft
Indian Air Force’s missing AN-32 aircraft with 13 people on board is still not located. C-130 J and ground patrols of the Army are still carrying out search operations.
(ANI)
23-Yr-Old Kerala Man Tested Positive for Nipah Virus
A 23-year-old man from Kerala has been tested positive for Nipah virus, confirms state health minister.
(Source: ANI)
Nitin Gadkari Takes Charge of Transport Ministry
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday, took charge of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
(Source: ANI)
ED Files Affidavit Regarding Mehul Choksi
The Enforcement Directorate has filed an affidavit in Bombay High Court requesting it to reject appeal against FEOA (Fugitive Economic Offenders Act) special court order that declared Mehul Choksi a fugitive offender.
(Source: ANI)
Harsh Vardhan Takes Charge of Science & Technology Ministry
Union Minister Harsh Vardhan, on Tuesday 4 June took charge of the Ministry of Science and Technology.
(ANI)
H Vishwanath Announces Resignation as JD(S) Karnataka President
H Vishwanath, on Tuesday, 4 June announced his resignation from the post of Janata Dal (Secular), Karnataka president.
(ANI)
Malegaon Blast Case Adjourned by Special NIA Court
Special NIA court has adjourned a hearing in Malegaon blasts case as the listed witness was not available for recording statement in the court on Tuesday, 4 June. Exemption from appearance for Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur was also allowed.
(ANI)
SC Issues Notice to Puducherry CM Over Decisions Taken in Cabinet Meeting
On Puducherry LG Kiran Bedi's plea seeking directions to state Government not to implement decisions in the cabinet meeting which will have financial implications, the Supreme Court directs the government not to implement decisions taken in cabinet meeting on 7 June regarding financial implications.
The Supreme Court has also issued a notice to Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, while making him party in the case. It has sought his reply by 21 June, the next date of hearing.
(ANI)
New Govt to Retain Autonomy of Prasar Bharati: Javadekar
The new government at the Centre will retain the autonomy of Prasar Bharati, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Monday.
It was established through an act which safeguards its autonomy, he said after launching state-of-the-art high-definition DSNG vans at Doordarshan Bhawan in New Delhi.
"Autonomy of the Prasar Bharati is important. We will retain it... We want Prasar Bharati to work smoothly and bring new programmes and find new dimensions," Javadekar said.
The minister lauded public broadcasters DD and All India Radio (AIR) for their credible programmes and coverage and asked officials to promote channels like DD Bharati.
(Source: PTI)
Indian Wins USD 2.7 Million in Raffle Draw in UAE
An Indian expat has won a staggering USD 2.7 million in a monthly raffle in the UAE.
Sanjai Nath R, who had purchased the ticket at Big Ticket Abu Dhabi, was announced the winner on Monday of the bumper prize, 10 million dirham (USD 2.7 million), the Khaleej Times reported.
While Nath won the first prize, five other Indian expats were in the top 10 winning list of the raffle, the report said.
(Source: PTI)
Karnataka JDS Chief Vishwanath Resigns from Post
Karnataka JDS chief H Vishwanath resigned from his post on Tuesday, 4 June, accepting "moral" responsibility for the party's dismal show in the recent Lok Sabha polls.
Vishwanath, an MLA, told reporters in Bengaluru, "I take moral responsibility for the (party's) defeat." The JDS chief was reportedly unhappy over being sidelined and not being taken into confidence by the party on key issues.
(Source: PTI)
Arvind Sawant Takes Charge As Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
Union Minister and Shiv Sena MP, Arvind Sawant, takes charge of Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises in New Delhi, reports ANI.
Afghan President Says He'll Visit Pakistan to Improve Ties
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani says he will visit Pakistan on 27 June to open a new chapter in his country's uneasy relationship with its neighbour and mend ties that are often characterized by mistrust and tit-for-tat accusations.
In his message to mark Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that caps the fasting month of Ramadan, Ghani said he agreed to visit Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan after the two leaders met last week on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting in Saudi Arabia.
"I hope the visit will be positive," Ghani said.
(Source: AP)
BJP MLA Rajesh Patnekar New Speaker of Goa Assembly
BJP MLA Rajesh Patnekar was on Tuesday, 4 June, elected as Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly in a special session of the House.
He defeated his Congress rival Pratapsinh Rane.
The post of Speaker was lying vacant since Pramod Sawant resigned to take over as chief minister of the state in the wake of the death of his predecessor Manohar Parrikar in March this year.
(Source: PTI)
SC to Maha Govt: Hold Fresh Counselling for Admission to PG Courses in Medical & Dental Colleges
The Supreme Court has directed Maharashtra Government to hold a fresh round of counselling for students seeking admission to PG courses in medical and dental colleges. A vacation bench of the SC passed the order after many students approached the Court seeking direction on the issue.
The court has directed that the entire process of counselling for admissions to PG medical, dental courses for 2019-20 in Maharashtra be completed by 14 June.
(Source: ANI)
Ex Andhra Minister JC Diwakar Reddy Quits Politics
Former Andhra Pradesh Minister JC Diwakar Reddy quits politics. He unsuccessfully contested the General Elections 2019 on a TDP ticket from Ananathapuram, reports ANI.
ICGS Vikram Tows Two Crippled Fishing Boats Stranded in Lakshadweep
Indian Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel ICGS Vikram is towing two crippled fishing boats - Star of Sea 1 and Star of Sea 2 with 9 and 11 fishermen on board, respectively.
The boats were stranded in Lakshadweep’s Kiltan Island due to engine failure around 10:45 pm yesterday.
(Source: ANI)
HC Adjourns Hearing on Mehul Choksi's Applications till 10 June
The Bombay High Court has adjourned the hearing on Mehul Choksi’s applications till 10 June. Choksi had filed two pleas in Bombay High Court, one against him being declared a fugitive economic offender and the other to permit him to cross-examine the person on the basis of whose statements the Enforcement Directorate had declared him an offender.
(Source: ANI)
BJP's Vijender Gupta Files Defamation Case Against Kejriwal and Sisodia
BJP leader Vijender Gupta on Tuesday, 4 June, filed a defamation case against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia for "maligning" his image after they accused him of being part of an alleged "conspiracy" to kill the AAP chief.
Gupta had also sent legal notices to Kejriwal and Sisodia a week ago asking them to apologise.
"I have filed a defamation case in Patiala House court against them (Kejriwal and Sisodia) as they did not reply to my legal notice," said the Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly.
He has already filed a police complaint against the chief minister and his deputy, alleging that they were tying to "falsely implicate" him in an alleged conspiracy to kill Arvind Kejriwal.
(Source: PTI)
Nirbhaya Rape Convicts' Plea: Tihar Jail Superintendent to Appear Before Court on 19 July
Delhi's Patiala House Court has issued notice to Tihar jail Superintendent through DG Prisons with a direction to appear in person along with the status report of the Nirbhaya rape convicts on 19 July.
The court has sought response on the application of Nirbhaya's parents seeking to expedite the execution of the rape convicts. The court has asked jail authorities to apprise it with various legal remedies that all four convicts have availed and those which are pending.
(Source: ANI)
Beijing Says US Law Enforcement 'Harassing' Chinese Nationals
China says US law enforcement is 'harassing' Chinese nationals in the United States, reports AFP.
ED Changes Investigating Officer in Robert Vadra Case
The Enforcement Directorate has changed the Investigating Officer (IO) in Robert Vadra case. Rajiv Sharma, who was the IO of this case, is on leave. Mahesh Gupta is investigating the case now and is recording the statement of Robert Vadra, today.
(Source: ANI)
CBI Books Railway Officials in Rs 2.20 Crore Fraud
The CBI has booked a railway official and three companies in Secunderabad for allegedly siphoning off Rs 2.20 crore from railways' accounts to fake firms using fraudulent bills, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
2 Killed, 14 Wounded in Explosion in Afghanistan's Baghlan Province
Baghlan police says that in an explosion, during Eid prayer in the town of the Nahrein district of the province, two were killed and 14 others were wounded.
(Source: TOLO news)
Thawarchand Gehlot Takes Charge as Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment
Union Minister Thawarchand Gehlot takes charge as Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment in New Delhi. MoS Ramdas Athawale and Krishan Pal Gujjar are also present.
(Source: ANI)
Dir Gen Coast Guard Meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Director General Coast Guard Rajendra Singh on Tuesday, 4 June, met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in South Block and briefed him about the operational preparedness of his force.
(Source: ANI)
Wife of Israeli President Dies at 73
The wife of Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, Nehama Rivlin, died on Tuesday at 73 a few months after a lung transplant, the president's office said.
Rivlin, whose formal title was Israel's first lady, had undergone the lung transplant in March due to the pulmonary fibrosis that afflicted her in recent years, a statement said.
(Source: PTI)
Many UK Firms Unable to Fill Digital Positions: TCS-CBI Study
A number of companies in the UK have unfilled 'digital vacancies' with some being unable to find employees with basic computer skills, including writing documents and using spreadsheets, according to a report by TCS and Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
(Source: PTI)
China Issues US Travel Warning, Citing Crime: State Media
Beijing on Tuesday issued a US travel warning saying Chinese tourists should "fully assess the risks," citing crime amid a bruising trade war and other tensions, state media said.
(Source: AFP)
Trump Says Wants 'Substantial Trade Deal' with UK
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he hoped his country would agree a "very, very substantial trade deal" with post-Brexit Britain.
"We are going to get it done," he said as he and Prime Minister Theresa May hosted a meeting of business leaders on the second day of the president's state visit.
(Source: AFP)
CBI Closes Case Against Nagaland IAS Officer
The Central Bureau of Investigation has closed a case of disproportionate assets against IAS officer Jyoti Kalash, which was registered in 2008.
(Source: PTI)
NIA Arrests Andrabi, 2 Others in Terror Funding Case
The National Investigative Agency (NIA) arrests separatists Masarat Alam, Asiya Andrabi and Shabir Shah in terror funding case involving JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, says lawyer. The NIA has got 10-day custody of the separatists.
(Source: PTI)
Cabinet Minister Arrives to Meet Home Minister Amit Shah
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP leader Uma Bharati arrive at the Ministry of Home Affairs to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
(Source: ANI)
Harsh Vardhan Takes Charge as Minister of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences
Union Minister Harsh Vardhan took charge of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Earth Sciences on Tuesday for a second term.
Vardhan also presided over a meeting that was attended by top officials of the two ministries. He also holds the charge of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
(Source: PTI)
Mahagathbandhan Goes Soft on Nitish, Says 'Not Allergic' to Anyone
With the BJP-JD(U) ties under apparent strain, Senior RJD leader leader Raghuvansh Prasad Singh has extended an olive branch to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, saying non-BJP parties including the JD(U) should join forces against the BJP and that his party is "not allergic" to anyone.
(Source: PTI)
Victory Should Make Us Humble, Not Arrogant: Vijayvargiya
The BJP's victory in Lok Sabha polls in Bengal should be accepted with humility by party workers as people are looking to the saffron party as an alternative force in the next assembly polls, BJP national secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya said on Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
NC Dumps Congress in J&K, May Fight Assembly Polls Alone: Reports
The National Conference is likely to go solo for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, dumping Congress, according to reports. The state is likely to go to polls later this year.
(Source: India Today)
Home Minister Amit Shah Holds Meeting With Cabinet Ministers
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is holding meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
(Source: ANI)
SP to Go Solo in up Assembly Bypolls If BSP Tie Ends: Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said the party will fight bypolls alone on all 11 Uttar Pradesh Assembly seats if its alliance with the BSP ends, stressing that he would deliberate on the decision carefully.
(Source: PTI)
Niti Aayog's Governing Council to Meet on 15 June
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the fifth meeting of Niti Aayog's Governing Council on 15 June to discuss various issues concerning water management, agriculture and security, official sources said on Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
J&K Police Identifies 10 Terrorists Ahead of Amarnath Yatra
Due to upcoming Amaranth Yatra, security agencies and J&K police have identified names of top 10 terrorists active in J&K-Wasim Ahmed, Riyaz Naiku, Aizaz Malik, Muhammad Ashraf Khan, Mehrazuddin, HM's Ashradul Haq, LeT's Wasim Osama, JeM's Hafeez Omar Zahid Sheikh & Javed Mattu.
(Source: ANI)
Cabinet Meeting at MHA Concludes
The meeting at Ministry of Home Affairs concludes. Home Minister Amit Shah was holding a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
(Source: ANI)
Abhishek Banerjee Holds Protest March Against LPG Price Hike
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee leads a protest march against LPG price hike in Kolkata.
(Source: ANI)
P Jayadevan Appointed IOCL Executive Director for TN, Pondy
P Jayadevan has taken over as executive director of IndianOil Corporation Ltd for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry with immediate effect.
He succeeds R Sitharthan who has superannuated, a press release said in Channai on Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
Ex-CEC Krishnamurthy Calls for National Election Fund, Ban on Corporate Donations
Former chief election commissioner T S Krishnamurthy Tuesday pushed for public funding of elections by way of donations to a national election fund and favoured ban on corporate donations to political parties as part of electoral reforms.
(Source: PTI)
Madurai Collector Transferred for Alleged Breach of Poll Code
The Tamil Nadu government transferred Madurai Collector S Nagarajan on Tuesday for alleged breach at a storage room in which records of the April 18 Lok Sabha elections were kept.
(Source: PTI)
Giriraj's Snide Remark on Iftaar Parties Draws JD(U) Flak
A snide remark by Union minister and firebrand BJP leader Giriraj Singh on Tuesday over 'Iftaar' parties hosted by political leaders drew sharp criticism from Nitish Kumar's JD(U), an alliance partner of the NDA in the state.
(Source: PTI)
Four Die in Road Accident
Four persons were killed Tuesday when the motorcycle they were riding collided with a four-wheeler in Durg district of Chhattisgarh, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Indigo to Start Flights on Mumbai-Dammam and Chennai-Kuala Lumpur Routes
IndiGo Tuesday announced that it will start flights on two new international routes of Mumbai-Dammam and Chennai-Kuala Lumpur from July.
Moreover, the low-cost carrier said that it will add a second frequency on Mumbai-Doha route from 5v July onward.
(Source: PTI)
4 Arrested For Gang-Raping in Rajasthan
Four arrested in Pali for gang-raping a woman on 26 May in Mama Nadi area under Industrial Police Station limits in Rajasthan. Police say, "She registered a compliant on Monday. Accused identified as Jitendra, Govind, Dinesh, Mahendra & Sanjay. We'll arrest the absconding accused soon."
(Source: ANI)
Maha ACB arrests Palghar Cop For Bribery
A sub-inspector with Nalasopara police in neighbouring Palghar district was arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe, a Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau official said on Monday.
(Source: PTI)
Odisha to Examine Centre's Fresh Proposals in Regard to Ayushman Bharat: Minister
Odisha government on Tuesday said it would examine fresh proposals of the Centre in regard to implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme in the state.
A delegation led by CEO of Ayushman Bharat, Dr Indu Bhusan met state Health minister Naba Kishore Das and chief secretary A P Padhi and told them that Odisha should take advantage of the national health assurance scheme.
(Source: PTI)
2 Army Jawans Lost Their Lives In An Accident
Two Army jawans lost their lives and 3 injured after the Army vehicle they were in, overturned in Nakarahola of Sonitpur district on Tuesday. The injured jawans have been admitted to Army Base Hospital in Tezpur.
(Source: ANI)
6 Policemen Suspended in Tonk's Tractor Driver Death Case
Six policemen including a station house officer were suspended Tuesday for allegedly thrashing a tractor driver fatally in Rajasthan's Tonk district on May 28, a senior police officer said.
(Source: PTI)
At Least 4 Dead in Shooting in Australian City of Darwin
Media reports say a gunman has killed at least four people in the Australian city of Darwin.
Northern Territory Police Duty Superintendent Lee Morgan says a 45-year-old man was in custody following Tuesday's shooting.
(Source: AP)
Muzaffarnagar Riots: 5 Arrested over Youth's Killing
Police Tuesday arrested five people accused of killing a man whose death was a trigger for the Muzaffarnagar riots in 2013.
(Source: PTI)
Dabholkar Murder Case: Court Rejects Plea Seeking Extension of Custody of Accused
Pune Sessions Court has rejected CBI's plea seeking 14 more days custody of two accused Sanjeev Punalekar and Vikram Bhave in Narendra Dabholkar murder case. Both the accused have been sent to judicial custody.
(Source: ANI)
Dileep Hazra Examined by CBI in Sarada Chit Fund Scam
Police officer Dileep Hazra is being examined by the CBI in the Saradha chit fund scam. He was quizzed on Monday too. Hazra was part of the then SIT which probed the ponzi chit fund scam case before it was transferred to CBI.
(Source: ANI)
All CMs, Governors, LDs Cabinet Minister to Meet PM on 15 June
The first meeting of All CMs, Governors, LGs, Union Ministers & officials after PM Modi led govt took charge again, will be held on 15 June when the Governing Council of NITI Aayog meets. This will be the 5th meeting of NITI Aayog Governing Council, chaired by the PM.
(Source: ANI)
Fight Erupts Due to Water Shortage in Bhopal
An acute water shortage in Bhopal's Nehru Nagar in Madhya Pradesh, locals, say, "Tankers should come at least 2-3 times in a day so that people get adequate water. A lot of fights erupt due to water shortage. When it rains, the tankers don't come."
(Source: ANI)
16 Passengers Injured in Bus Accident on Badrinath Highway
Sixteen passengers injured in bus accident on Badrinath highway near Kaleshwar, injured admitted to a hospital, police present at the spot.
(Source: ANI)
Mrutyunjay Mohapatra Appointed Chief of India Meteorological Department
Renowned scientist Mrutyunjay Mohapatra was appointed on Tuesday as the chief of India Meteorological Department (IMD), an order issued by the Personnel Ministry said.
(Source: PTI)
BJP Leader Files Defamation Complaint Against Kejriwal, Sisodia
Delhi BJP leader Vijender Gupta on Tuesday filed a defamation complaint in a court here against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia for allegedly "maligning" his image by accusing him of attempting to kill the AAP chief.
(Source: PTI)
Footbridge Connecting Metro's Blue, Aqua Line Corridors in Noida to Be Built Soon
A footbridge will be built here soon to connect Sector 51 and 52 metro stations, the interchange point between the Blue Line and Aqua Line corridors, officials said on Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
27,125 Bank Fraud Cases in Last Five Years, Says Congress
The Congress on Tuesday said that about 27,125 bank fraud cases took place in the last five years to the tune of Rs 1.74 lakh crore and demanded the BJP government to save the sinking economy.
(Source: IANS)
Amit Shah Asks Giriraj Singh to Avoid Making Statements After Iftar Jibe
BJP President Amit Shah has called and asked Union Minister Giriraj Singh to avoid making statements after he tweeted pictures & commented on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and other leaders attending 'Iftar' parties.
(Source: ANI)
Couple Drowned in Water Tank
A couple drowned in a water tank on Tuesday at a village in Rajasthan's Barmer district, police said. The woman slipped into the tank while trying to fetch water, following which her husband tried to save her, but both drowned, they said.
(Source: PTI)
DMK Bats for 'Two-Language' Policy Across Nation
The two-language formula devised by Dravidian icon C N Annadurai should be implemented across the country, the DMK proposed Tuesday, a day after the Centre dropped the contentious provision of compulsory teaching of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states.
(Source: PTI)
US Tightens Cuba Sanctions
The US tightens Cuba sanctions, ends group travel and vehicle exports.
(Source: AFP)
HC Sets Aside Order Suspending Passport of Iqbal Memon's Son in FEMA Enquiry
The Delhi High Court has set aside the Centre's order suspending the passport of the son of Mohammed Iqbal Memon for not personally attending the Enforcement Directorate's investigation in a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) enquiry.
(Source: PTI)
Puducherry Power Tussle: SC Issues Notice to CM V Narayanasamy
The Puducherry government, led by Chief Minister V Narayanasamy who is at loggerheads with Lieutenant Governor (LG) Kiran Bedi, was directed by the Supreme Court Tuesday not to implement till the next hearing any decision, having financial implications, that may be taken in the June 7 Cabinet meeting.
(Source: PTI)
National Security to Remain Top Priority for Modi 2 Govt: Naik
The Narendra Modi government took a firm stand against terrorism in its first term and its re- election with a massive mandate will instill fear in the minds of the country's enemies, newly-inducted Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said on Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
World's Biggest Nutella Factory Blocked by French Workers
No more Nutella? French workers are threatening as much, bringing the world's biggest Nutella factory to a near-standstill in a showdown over salary negotiations.
(Source: AP)
Beniwal, BJP's Narendra Kumar Resign from Rajasthan Assembly
Rashtriya Loktantrik Party MLA Hanuman Beniwal and BJP legislator Narendra Kumar resigned from Rajasthan Assembly on Tuesday upon their election to the Lok Sabha in the recently concluded general elections.
(Source: PTI)
Former CEO of TV Channel Appears Before Cyberabad Police
Former CEO of TV9 channel Ravi Prakash, facing allegations of cheating and forgery, Tuesday appeared before the Cyberabad police and was being questioned, a senior police official said.
(Source: PTI)
Korea, Zimbabwe Presidents Congratulate Modi on His Election Victory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today received telephone calls from Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic of Korea; ED Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe, and Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of Mozambique, congratulating him on his victory in the general elections.
(Source: ANI)
Vadra Questioned For Over 7 Hours by ED
Robert Vadra questioned for over 7 hours in connection with a money-laundering probe involving foreign assets.
(Source: IANS)
Delhi BJP MLA Demands Apology from Centre for 'Operation Blue Star'
Delhi BJP MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa courted controversy on Tuesday after he defended Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his followers and demanded an apology from the Centre for conducting 'Operation Blue Star' in which they were killed.
(Source: PTI)
Trump Describes London Protests as 'Fake News'
US President Donald Trump describes London protests as 'very small' and 'fake news'.
(Source: AFP)
Ground Workers of Mahagathbandhan Partners Didn't Cooperate: Cong Leader
Votes did not get transferred among grand alliance constituents in Bihar and that is one of the reasons behind its debacle in the Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh said Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
Rajasthan Cong Leaders Flay Gehlot's Remarks Against Pilot
Rifts in the Rajasthan Congress resurfaced Tuesday with two party leaders criticising Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for suggesting that state unit president Sachin Pilot should take responsibility for his son Vaibhav Gehlot's election defeat.
(Source: PTI)
Gujjar Community Members, Raj Govt Ministers to Meet Over 5% Quota in Jobs
A meeting will be held between ministers of the Rajasthan government and members of the Gujjar Aarakshan Sangarsh Samiti on June 18 to discuss the community's demand of five per cent quota in jobs and educational institutes, an official said Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
Amarinder Hits Back at Harsimrat Badal, Says She's in Habit of Shooting from Mouth
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said Tuesday Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal has "the habit of shooting from her mouth" without properly understanding an issue, a day after she accused him of failing to curb the drug problem in the state.
(Source: PTI)
Gujarat Gets Respite from Heatwave as Max Temperatures Drop
Days after the maximum temperature touched 45 degree Celsius in some parts of the state, Gujarat got some respite Tuesday as the heatwave receded.
(Source: PTI)
Army Chief Visits White Knight Corps
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat visited the White Knight Corps along with Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Army Commander, Northern Command to review the operational preparedness of the forces in the Corps Zone. He visited Operational Formations in Kishtwar and Reasi sectors.
Woman, Son Killed in Road Accident in Navi Mumbai, 1 Arrested
A woman and her son were killed after being run over by a car late Monday night in Seawoods in neighbouring Navi Mumbai, police said.
(Source: PTI)
Father Axes Son to Death After Scuffle
A 60-year-old man has allegedly axed his son to death after a scuffle over some issue in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district, police said on Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
Japanese FM Speaks to Jaishankar; Highlights India's Role as Global Power
Japanese Foreign Minister Kono Taro spoke to newly appointed External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar by phone and highlighted India's role and responsibility as a global power in the realisation of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
During the telephone call, Kono congratulated Jaishankar on his appointment as the External Affairs Minister and invited him to the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in November.
(Source: PTI)
Centre Fooling People over Ram Temple: Swami Swaroopanand
A prominent Hindu seer Tuesday accused the Centre of fooling people over the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya, saying it has decided to build it at a place other than where deity was born.
(Source: PTI)
Amit Shah Given Detailed Presentation on J-K Situation
Home Minister Amit Shah was on Tuesday given a detailed presentation on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, where the BJP has been pushing for carrying out a delimitation exercise for getting more seats for Jammu region in the state assembly, officials said Tuesday.
The home minister was briefed about the ground situation in the sensitive state, which has been hit by militancy for the last three decades and security arrangements being in place there.
(Source: PTI)
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Failing to Stop 'Terrorism'
Ukraine accused Russia on Tuesday of doing nothing to prevent what it called pro-Moscow separatists' "acts of terrorism" in eastern Ukraine, including the 2014 downing of a Malaysia Airlines flight.
(Source: PTI)
CPI(M) Central Committee Meet to Examine LS Poll Debacle: Yechury
Blaming the near rout of the Left in the general election on a global trend of consolidation of right-wing forces, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday said the central committee of the party will meet later this week to analyse the reasons behind the debacle.
(Source: PTI)
Army Man Posted in J-K Held for Killing MP Woman
An army subedar has been arrested for allegedly killing his 24-year-old girlfriend in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district, police said Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
Cong AP Unit Urges Rahul to Withdraw Resignation
The Congress' Andhra Pradesh unit Tuesday requested Rahul Gandhi to withdraw his resignation and continue as party president.
"This is a testing time for the party. We are all requesting that Rahul Gandhi should withdraw his resignation, Andhra Pradesh Pradesh Congress Committee president N Raghuveera Reddy said.
(Source: PTI)
Indian who fled UK after sexual attack jailed for rape in Britian
An Indian man, who fled to India in 2017 after a sexual assault on a woman in the UK, has been sentenced to seven years' imprisonment for the rape.
(PTI)
Justice Prashant Kumar Appointed as Jharkhand High Court Acting Chief Justice
Justice Prashant Kumar was on Tuesday appointed as the acting chief justice of the Jharkhand High Court as the incumbent Dhirubhai Naranbhai Patel has been appointed as the chief justice of the Delhi High Court. Justice Patel is likely to take charge in the Delhi HC on 7 June.
(Source: PTI)
EC to Announce J&K Assembly Polls Schedule After Amarnath Yatra Concludes
Election Commission said on Tuesday the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir shall be considered later in this year, to announce election schedule after the conclusion of Amarnath Yatra.
(Source: ANI)
BJP May Field Jaishankar as Rajya Sabha Candidate from Gujarat, Paswan from Bihar
The BJP is likely to field External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as its nominee for Rajya Sabha from Gujarat and Ram Vilas Paswan as NDA's candidate from Bihar, sources said Tuesday.
Three seats in Rajya Sabha belonging to BJP got vacant after party chief Amit Shah, Union ministers Ravi Shankar Prasad and Smriti Irani got elected to Lok Sabha.
(Source: PTI)
Delhi Govt Issues Heatwave Advisory for Students
In view of the prevailing heat, the Delhi government has issued an advisory for school students and discontinued the summer sports and yoga coaching camps for them.
(Source: PTI)
Supersonic Cruise Missile Brahmos Test Fired
Supersonic cruise missile BrahMos on Tuesday was test fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha.
The anti-ship version of the missile was launched around noon from the launch complex-3 of the ITR, Defence Research and Development (DRDO) sources said.
(PTI)
Man Killed After He Objected to Questonable Comments Made on His Daughter
A man, Rakesh was killed in a scuffle that broke out allegedly after another man, Krishna made questionable comments about his daughter in Pul Pehlad Pur, on Tuesday, in Delhi. Two persons arrested in connection with the case.
Passenger Dies On-Air Air India Flight
Air India Flight AI967 from Trivandrum to Sharjah, UAE was diverted back to Trivandrum airport due to a medical emergency on-board with a passenger, on Tuesday. The passenger was declared dead after landing.
(Source: ANI)