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Manipur Violence Live Updates:
868 arms, 11,518 ammunition recovered in Manipur so far; 57 arms in 24 hours: Manipur Security advisor Kuldeep Singh
Gangster Murder Live Updates: Assailant dressed as lawyer opened fire
"The assailant, dressed as a lawyer, opened fire on (gangster) Sanjeev Jeeva when he was entering the court premises to appear in a case hearing. Sanjeev succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Two policemen and the child who were injured in the incident are out of danger now," says Prashant Kumar, Special DG (Law & Order) on Lucknow court shooting incident.
Gangster Murder Live Updates: This is all a conspiracy, says gangster Jeeva’s sister
“I don’t want to say anything. This is all a conspiracy,” says Kusum, sister of gangster Sanjeev Jeeva, who was killed in a shooting incident on Lucknow court premises earlier today.
Toshakhana case: Pakistan court grants protective bail to Khan till June 21
A Pakistani court on Wednesday granted protective bail to former prime minister Imran Khan till June 21 after a fresh FIR was registered against him for committing forgery in selling the state gifts.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Pakistan government registered a case of fraud and forgery against former prime minister Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi and their close aides for allegedly preparing and submitting fake and forged receipts regarding Toshakhana gifts.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) also stopped police from arresting Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi till June 13 in any case.
ICC World Test Championship Final Day 1
--Travis Head hits 6th century in 106 balls.
--Australia at 233/3 in 64.4 overs against India on Day 1 at The Oval.
Madhya Pradesh: Priyanka Gandhi to address rally in Jabalpur on June 12
--All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will address a public meeting in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur on June 12, months ahead of the Assembly polls in the BJP-ruled state.
--MP Congress Committee (MPCC) vice-president Chandraprabhash Shekhar told reporters she will arrive in Jabalpur at around 10.30 am on Monday and travel to Gwari Ghat from the airport to offer prayers to 'Maa Narmada'.
Delhi weather update: Temperatures set to rise, but heat wave unlikely for 4-5 days
--Maximum temperatures in the national capital are predicted to rise gradually but a heat wave is unlikely in the next four to five days, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD).
--Safdarjung Observatory, the city's primary weather station, recorded a minimum temperature of 25.2 degrees Celsius on June 7, two notches below normal.
Gitanjali Aiyar, popular Doordarshan news anchor, passes away
--Spanning over three decades as national broadcaster, Aiyar was one of the first English news presenters in the country.
--She joined Doordarshan in 1971 and received the best anchor award four times.
--Graduated from Kolkata's Loreto College, Aiyar held a diploma from the National School of Drama.
--She also won the Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award for Outstanding Women in 1989.
Odisha Train Accident: CM Naveen Patnaik announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh
-- Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has expressed deep grief over the death of six labourers engaged in Railway work at Jajpur road station this afternoon.
-- He has announced ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh from the CM's relief fund for the next of kin of the deceased.
-- Patnaik has asked authorities to ensure that proper treatment is provided to the two people injured in the accident.
Odisha Train Accident Live Updates: 6 labourers dead, 2 injured
-- 6 labourers died and two were injured after a rake of a train ran over them in the Jajpur yard,Odisha.
-- These labourers took shelter under the stabled rake to get protection from the wind and rain.
-- Due to strong wind, the rake rolled over the labourers who were taking shelter under it.
-- A high-level inquiry will be done into the incident, Bishwajit Rashu, CPRO, East Coast Railway, said.
Weather Update: India gets 57% below-average rains in first week of June
-- India received 57% lower rainfall than average in the first week of June, weather office data showed on Wednesday, after the monsoon's onset over its southern coast was delayed by the formation of a cyclone.
-- In the week to June 7, India received 9.9 mm rainfall against the normal 23.1 mm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Political News Live Updates: MoS Anupriya Patel to get Y+ category security
The Ministry of Home Affairshas ordered that a 'Y+' category CISF security cover be provided on an all-India basis to MoS Anupriya Patel.
Political News Live Updates: All Opposition parties to meet in Patna on June 23
-- The Opposition meeting will be held on 23rd June, in Patna. All opposition parties have agreed to this.
-- Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Uddhav Thackeray, NCP Chief Sharad Pawar, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, CPI Gen Secy D Raja, Sitaram Yechury & Dipankar Bhattacharya will attend the meet, JDU chief Lalan Singh informed.
BBC communicates to I-T Dept on unpaid taxes, probe still underway
-- British broadcaster BBC has communicated to the income-tax department that some of its past income, for its operations in India, could have gone unreported during the statutory filing of returns and hence it would like to amend it, official sources said on Wednesday.
-- The development comes in the backdrop of the tax department conducting a three-day long survey in February at the offices of the organisation in Delhi as part of an alleged tax evasion investigation against them.
-- I-T sources, however, said that the purported BBC communication has "no legal value" till it pays the due taxes.
Go First Insolvency Case Live Updates: Delhivery files application, case to be heard tomorrow
-- Logistics company Delhivery Limited moves an application in Go First’s insolvency plea.
-- Case to come up for hearing tomorrow.
Wrestlers’ Protest Live Updates: Wrestlers requested to not re-elect Brij Bhushan, his associates
-- Wrestlers requested that Brij Bhushan Singh, who has completed 3 terms, and his associates should not be re-elected.
-- Wrestlers will not hold any protest before June 15, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said after meeting protesting wrestlers.
Assam Train Accident Live Updates: Goods train derails in Assam, no casualty
-- Goods train carrying coal derailed today near Boko in Assam’s Kamrup district.
-- At least 20 boogies of the goods train got derailed near Singra rail station.
-- Rail officials have informed no casualty or injury has been reported.
Wrestlers’ Protest Live Updates: WFI elections will be held by June 30, Anurag Thakur
-- WFI will have an Internal Complaints Committee, headed by a woman, says Anurag Thakur.
-- WFI elections will be held by June 30, the Union Sports Minister added after holding a marathon meeting with top wrestlers.
Wrestlers’ Protest Live Updates: Assured wrestlers, probe will be done by June 15: Union minister
“I had a long 6-hour discussion with the wrestlers. We have assured wrestlers that the probe will be completed by 15th June and chargesheets will be submitted. The election of WFI will be done by 30th June,” said Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur after meeting wrestlers
Wrestlers’ Protest Live Updates: Delhi Police to withdraw FIRs against wrestlers
-- The Delhi Police will withdraw FIRs filed against wrestlers on May 28, Sakshi Malik said.
-- We have suspended protest only till June 15, the movement is not over yet, said Bajrang Punia.
Update | Gangster Sanjeev Jeeva shot outside Lucknow court
“One criminal named Sanjeev Jeeva was shot today. Two police officials who brought him also sustained injuries. A child was also injured and admitted to trauma centre,” said Upendra Kumar Agarwal, Joint Commissioner of Police, Law and Order, Lucknow
Lawyers begin protest outside Lucknow Civil Court after firing incident at the court complex today.
World Test Cricket Final | Australia's session
Australia's session - They lost Usman Khawaja early. But the 69-run stand for the second wicket between David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne has shifted the momentum in Australia's favour. Right at the stroke of Lunch break, Sahrdul broke the stand to bring India back in the game. India, after winning the toss, would have loved to pick a couple of more wickets. Siraj and Shami were excellent with the new ball before Warner and Labuschagne fought back against the change bowlers.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif tells finance ministry to follow IMF parameters in budget: Report
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the finance ministry to ensure that the budget is in line with the parameters set by the IMF, amid ongoing negotiations with the global lender for a bailout package for the cash-strapped country, according to a media report on Wednesday.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the finance ministry to ensure that the budget is in line with the parameters set by the IMF, amid ongoing negotiations with the global lender for a bailout package for the cash-strapped country, according to a media report on Wednesday.
CCI approves acquisition of additional stake in Acko Tech by General Atlantic
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of additional stake in Acko Tech by General Atlantic.
The proposed combination envisages acquisition of an additional 4.04% shareholding of Acko Technology and Services Private Limited (Acko Tech) by General Atlantic Singapore ACK Pte. Ltd. (GASACK).
GASACK, an investment holding company, is held by funds or vehicles controlled by General Atlantic.
Acko Tech is engaged in the business of providing general (non-life) insurance through its subsidiary, Acko General Insurance Limited (Acko GI).
The Commission approved the proposed combination subject to compliance of modifications jointly furnished by GASAK and GAP Bermuda, L.P. under Regulation 19(2) of the Competition Commission of India (Procedure in regard to the transaction of business relating to combinations) Regulations, 2011.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Gangster Sanjeev Jeeva shot by unknown assailants outside court
Gangster Sanjeev Jeeva was shot by unknown assailants a while ago outside the Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow Civil Court. One policeman is reportedly injured.
Amitabh Kant meets Sam Altman
Amitabh Kant, Sherpa G20 India, tweeted, “Wonderful meeting with @OpenAIbrilliant young Founder & CEO @sama Congratulated him on the success of#ChatGPT and discussed the potential of generative artificial intelligence and how emerging economies can leverage #GenerativeAI to improve quality of life of citizens.”
Odisha Train Tragedy | Mamata Banerjee demands punishment for those responsible
Efforts are being made to suppress facts. Why did this incident take place and how? What is CBI doing in this accident, didn't you (Centre) see Pulwama? Rather than investigating the train accident, CBI is going to several Municipalities and urban development areas. Those who are responsible for this (accident) I want them to be punished, said West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee today.
ICC World Test Championship Final | Team India and Australian team's playing XI
(Pic: BCCI)
ICC World Test Championship Final | Marnus hit on the fingers
#3 batsman Labuschagne received a painful hit on the fingers from a Siraj delivery. The Aussie batsman flings the bat away and walks towards square leg, rubbing his hand in pain. The Aussie team's physio is giving medical attention to the left thumb and the batsman was visibly in pain.
Coromandel Express to undertake journey first time since June 2
Following the June 2 three-train tragedy in Odisha, the Coromandel Express will travel for the first time from West Bengal's Shalimar to Tamil Nadu's Chennai.
ICC World Test Championship Final
Team India will compete in the ICC World Test Championship Final wearing black armbands in memory of the victims of the Odisha train accident.
Mamata Banerjee distributes cheques of ex-gratia amount to families of Odisha train crash victims
Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, presents ex-gratia checks and letters of employment to the family members of those killed in the three-train tragedy in Odisha.
Mamata Banerjee distributes cheques of ex-gratia amount to families of Odisha train crash victims
Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, presents ex-gratia checks and letters of employment to the family members of those killed in the three-train tragedy in Odisha.
Manipur Violence LIVE: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju addresses Manipur violence
“First (priority) is to establish peace and then we’ll hear out the demands (of the communities) and take necessary action,” Union Minister Kiren Rijijusaid commenting on probe in Manipur violence.
Cabinet decisions press briefing LIVE: Union Minister Piyush Goyal comments on higher cereals inflation
-"Higher cereals inflation is an indication of improving consumption and incomes in the country," says Union Minister Piyush Goyal
-Union Minister Piyush Goyal also said thatthe government is 'keeping an eye' on cereals inflation, which remains lower than global levels
Cabinet decisions press briefing LIVE: Nearly all of India to soon get 4G connectivity says Union Minister Piyush Goyal
BSNL has 4G coverage in many areas of the country and is close to covering almost the entire country. As for 5G, the concerned minister will inform you accordingly, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said
Cabinet raises MSP on moong dal, paddy, cotton LIVE: All the details
Cabinet decisions press briefing LIVE: Gurugram metro project approved
A proposal by the Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs has been approved, Metro services to be extended from Cyber city to City Sector, spur line to connect Dwarka expressway. Union Minister Piyush Goyal also said the Haryana metro connectivity project to cost Rs 5,453 crore and will be completed in four years
Cabinet decisions press briefing LIVE: Gurgaon metro project approved
A proposal by the Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs has been approved, Metro services to be extended from Cyber city to City Sector, spur line to connect Dwarka expressway
Cabinet raises MSP on moong dal, paddy, cotton LIVE: All the details
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Cabinet raises MSP on moong dal, paddy, cotton LIVE: All the details
Cabinet raises MSP on moong dal, paddy, cotton LIVE: All the details
Cabinet approves increasing MSP of moong dal by 10.4 percent to Rs 8,558 per quintal
Cabinet approves increasing MSP of groundnut by 9 percent to Rs 6,357 per quintal
Cabinet approves increasing MSP of sesamum by 10.3 percent to Rs 8,635 per quintal
Cabinet approves increasing MSP of paddy (common) by 7 percent to Rs 2,183 per quintal
Cabinet approves increasing MSP of paddy (Grade A) to Rs 2,203 per quintal
Cabinet approves increasing MSP of cotton (medium staple) by 8.9 percent to Rs 6,620 per quintal
Cabinet approves increasing MSP of cotton (long staple) by 10 percent to Rs 7,020 per quintal
Cabinet decisions press briefing LIVE:Union Minister Piyush Goyal talks about Centre's MSP decisions
MSP for cotton has been raised by 8.9 percent says Union Minister Piyush Goyal, he also emphasised that the price of fertilizers has not been hiked in India despite a global price increase
Cabinet decisions press briefing LIVE:Union Minister Piyush Goyal talks about Centre's MSP decisions
Moong MSP raised by 10.4 percent and Maize MSP raised by 7 percentsays Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Cabinet decisions press briefing LIVE: Union Minister Piyush Goyal addresses press
Union Cabinet met today and took two important decisions related to agriculture and infrastructure.
Cyclone Biparjoy LIVE: Rains predicted for Mumbai
Due to the advancing Biparjoy cyclone, the IMD has predicted heavy rainfal in Mumbai till 12 June.
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Cabinet approves extension of Metro rail network in Gurgaon
Farmers protest LIVE
Police in Ambala remove farmers protesting on National Highway against Haryana government's decision to not buy sunflower seeds on minimum support price (MSP).
School Inaugration LIVE: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal breaks into tears as he talks about former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal broke into tears as he talked about former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia during the inauguration of Dr BR Ambedkar School of Specialised Excellence in the national capital.
“It is my responsibility to give the children of Delhi even better education than what I received,” says CM Arvind Kejriwal at the inauguration of Dr BR Ambedkar School of Specialised Excellence in Delhi’s Bawana area.
World Test Championship LIVE: Fans gather outside The Oval in London
Cricket fans have gathered outside The Oval in London. Team India will take on Australia in the World Test Championship (ATC) finals to be played at The Oval from today
