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Bengal panchayat polls: SEC mulling imposition of prohibitory order near nomination centres
Three British tourists missing after boat catches fire off Egypt's Red Sea coast, authorities say
Egyptian authorities said three British nationals were missing after a scuba diving boat they were cruising in caught fire off Egypt's Red Sea coastline on Sunday. In a short statement, Egypt's Red Sea Governate said 12 crew members and 12 British tourists were rescued when a medium-sized scuba diving boat, christened Hurricane,went up in flames off the southern Red Sea resort town of Marsa Alam. A search party was launched to find the remaining three British tourists whose identities were not revealed.
Novak Djokovic wins 23rd Grand Slam title, beats Casper Ruud
Novak Djokovic becomes the first man in Tennis history to win 23 Grand Slam titles, including 10 Australian Open, 3 US Open, 3 French Open, 7 Wimbledon. The 36-year-old Serbian, who was earlier tied with Rafael Nadal at 22 slams each, beat Casper Ruud 7-6, 6-3, 7-5, in today's final at Roland Garros
Blaze in plywood factory in west Delhi, 20 fire tenders rushed
A fire broke out in a plywood factory in west Delhi's Kirti Nagar on Sunday, officials said. The Delhi Fire Service officials said there was no report of injuries to anybody. According to the fire department, a call about the blaze was received around 6 pm and more than 20 fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the fire.A makeshift temporary workplace made of tin sheds situated on the terrace of the factory caught fire and the raw materials stored there for making plywood were damaged in the incident, a senior fire officer said.
Divya, Mary bag gold-silver in Asian Women's Chess
India'sDivyaDeshmukhemerged champion, while Mary Ann Gomes finished runner-up in the women's classical event of the Asian Continental Chess Championship, here on Sunday. The 17-year oldDivyadrew the ninth and final round with XeniaBalabayevaof Kazakhstan to finish on top with 7.5 points.Mary also drew in the final round to settle for the second place with 6.5 points. Divya had defeated WIM Meruert Kamalidenova (Kazakhstan) convincingly in the penultimate round.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat extends support to farmers protesting in Punjab's Patiala
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Sunday extended her support to the ongoing farmers' protest led by the Samyukt Kisan Morch (Non-political) over their various demands in Punjab's Patiala district. Joining the farmers' protest in Patiala on Sunday, Phogat said it is not good for the country if one has to stage a protest for their demands. She said governments are formed to work for people and not to harass them.
At AAP rally, Kejriwal narrates story of 'uneducated' king
At an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) rally at Ramlila Maidan here on Sunday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal narrated what he called a story of "chauthi pass raja". He said it was a tale from a great country, where a child was born into an impoverished household in a small village and it was predicted by an astrologer that he will go on to become a king. "The child's mother didn't believe the astrologer since she felt how could this be possible given her poor conditions. But the astrologer assured her that her son's stars showed that he was destined to become a king," Kejriwal said, without taking any name.
Delhi to see partly cloudy sky on Monday
The national capital on Sunday witnessed a partly cloudy sky as the maximum temperature settled a notch below the season's average at 38.5 degrees Celsius, an official said. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, the city is likely to experience similar weather on Monday.There will be strong surface winds during the daytime and the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle around 40 and 26 degrees Celsius, an IMD official said. The day's minimum temperature settled at 25.2 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average temperature, the IMD said.
Govt to list SCI's non-core assets on bourses this month; invite bids for privatisation thereafter
The government is likely to invite financial bids for the privatisation of Shipping Corporation of India after listing its non-core asset business SCILAL on the stock exchanges this month, an official said. The government has hived off the non-core assets of SCI in a separate company -- Shipping Corporation of India Land And Assets Ltd (SCILAL) -- valued at Rs 2,392 crore as of March 31, 2022.
Shah tears into YSRCP govt in Andhra Pradesh; says it has done nothing but corruption
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday tore into the YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh, saying it did only corruption and slammed it over the alleged farmer suicides in the state. Addressing a public meeting here to commemorate the nine years of the BJP-led NDA government, Shah also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring internal security and bringing pride to Indians all over the world. "There is a government running here (headed) by Jagan Mohan Reddy. This government has in the last four years done nothing other than corruption and scandals," the veteran BJP leader charged.
AIIMS Rajkot likely to be fully ready by October, says Health Minister Mandaviya
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday said the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) near Gujarat's Rajkot city is likely to be fully ready by October, as 65 per cent of the work has been completed so far. Mandaviya visited the AIIMS here during the day to take stock of the progress of the project. The out-patient department (OPD) of the hospital is already functional, while a 150-bed indoor hospital will be commissioned in August and 250-bed facility in September, he said.
Tihar jail inmates softening hard-knock life with 'touch ups'
It's not all dun and drab inside Tihar central jail where women inmates are running a beauty parlour to give their jailmates a fragrant, spruced up alter-life, and sometimes dressing professional models with clothes stitched by them. These inmates lodged in Central Jail No 6 in Tihar are making great strides towards a normal life undertaking new enterprises such making pickle, designing, weaving, and enrolling in a beauty course. The training aims to give the inmates a chance to embark on a life of dignity and independence once they are out of prison.
Cyclone Biparjoy: Union home secretary reviews preparedness
Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Sunday reviewed the preparedness of different wings of the central government and the Gujarat administration to deal with the impending Cyclone Biparjoy, officials said. The cyclone intensified into an "extremely severe cyclonic storm" and is likely to make landfall between Kutch district of Gujarat and Karachi in Pakistan on June 15. The Union home secretary chaired a meeting of the National Executive Committee to review the preparedness of the central ministries, agencies and the government of Gujarat to deal with the impending cyclone, a ministry spokesperson said.
IAF, Army carry out joint exercise in central sector
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has carried out a joint exercise with the Indian Army in the central sector with deployment of multiple combat assets to check the operational readiness of the two forces. The exercise follows the IAF's two strategic missions over the Indian Ocean region that involved Rafale and Su-30MKI jets. "The #IAF recently concluded a joint exercise with the Indian Army in the central sector. Multiple combat assets were employed to simulate realistic combat situations for all participants," the IAF tweeted on Sunday.
EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral meetings with development ministers of Germany, Australia
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held separate talks with German Development Minister Svenja Schulze and her Australian counterpart Pat Conroy focusing on bilateral relations and cooperation under the G20 framework. The meetings took place on the margins of the G20 Development Ministers' conclave in Varanasi.
Waiting for court verdict on wrestlers' row, will fight next polls: WFI chief
BJP MP and WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accused of sexually harassing female wrestlers, Sunday said he will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Kaisarganj again and was awaiting the court's verdict to speak on the grapplers' stir. He was replying to queries from media persons after addressing a rally in the district's Balpur area where he skipped any direct reference to the wrestlers' protest for his arrest and chose to target the Congress over the Emergency, Ram temple, the 1984 anti-Sikhs riots and other issues.
Congress govt rolls out first poll guarantee with launch of free bus rides for women across Karnataka
Women in Karnataka can travel for free in government buses in the state from Sunday with the rollout of the first of the five poll guarantees of the ruling Congress -- the 'Shakti' scheme.This free travel service will benefit more than 41.8 lakh women passengers everyday and would cost the state exchequer Rs 4,051.56 crore annually, officials said. The scheme is available for women, who are domiciled in Karnataka, for the journey within the state limits from 1 pm today.
Jharkhand announces 3-day school closure from June 12 due to heat wave
The Jharkhand government has announced shutting down of all schools for three days from June 12 in the wake of heat wave conditions prevailing in the state, an official said on Sunday. An order issued by the secretary of school education and literacy department K Ravi Kumar, said that keeping in view the extreme heat and heat wave conditions in the state, all categories of government, non-government aided/ non-aided (including minority) and all private schools operating in the state will remain closed from June 12 to June 14.
BJP MP Brij Bhushan says will contest again from Kaisarganj, skips reference to wrestlers' stir
BJP MP and outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing allegations of sexually harassing female wrestlers, on Sunday said he will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Kaisarganj seat again. Addressing a rally in the Balpur area here on the completion of nine years of the Narendra Modi government, Singh skipped any direct reference to the wrestlers' protest for his arrest and chose to target the Congress over the Emergency, Ram temple, the 1984 anti-Sikhs riots and other issues.
Lalu turns 76, followers and family celebrate
Undeterred by the sweltering heat, leaders and workers of the RJD in Bihar on Sunday celebrated the 76th birthday of Lalu Prasad, the party's founding president.Feasts were organised for the poor by RJD workers in several parts of the city while senior leaders, who greeted their leader in person, joined him in savouring a huge cake, weighing 76 pounds, which was cut in presence of followers and family members. The uniqueness of the occasion was enhanced by the twin facts of the party now being in power, and the septuagenarian supremo being in town, unlike the past many years when prison sentences and poor health kept him away from his people on his birthday.
Australia win maiden World Test Championship (WTC) title after beating India by 209 runs in final
Taliban slam 'baseless and biased' UN report suggesting rifts and conflict within their ranks
The Taliban condemned on Sunday a baseless and biased report from the UN Security Council highlighting rifts within the group's ranks. The last seven months have seen a greater shift of power from the capital Kabul to the southern city of Kandahar, a Taliban heartland and the base of the group's supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.A report issued earlier in June by the UN Security Council's Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team said that the Taliban governance structures remain highly exclusionary, Pashtun-centred and repressive toward all forms of opposition.
Extremely severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy likely to cross Saurashtra & Kutch
IMD predicted that the storm will cross the coasts likely on the noon of June 15.Storm likely to have a maximum sustained wind speed of 125-135 km/h
gusting to 150 km/h.Heat wave conditions likely over parts of Northwest, East & North peninsular India in next 3 to 5 days
V Jagannathan quits from Board of Star Health and Allied Insurance Company
The founder of one of the largest private sector health insurers Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd Venkatasamy Jagannathan has tendered his resignation from its Board with immediate effect, industry sources said on Sunday. An industry veteran, Jagannathan had stepped down from his role as the Chairman of the city-headquartered firm in May.
Strong earthquake rattles northern Japan; no damage reported
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. No tsunami warning was issued. There were no reports of problems at the nuclear plants in the area, or of disruptions to power supply or bullet trains running in northern Japan.
4 out on bail re-arrested by NIA in Assam
Four suspected 'jihadis' out on bail have been re-arrested by the NIA in Assam, police said on Sunday. While Abdus Sobahan, Jalaluddin Sheikh and Abdus Soban were picked up from Goalpara, Hafizur Rahman was nabbed from Kabaitari in Bongaigaon, police added. They were arrested in August last year, but granted bail on May 2, the official said.
Pak's ISI trying to rope in women and juveniles in terror network: Lt Gen Aujla, GOC of Srinagar-based 15 Corps
UK minister: 'The world has moved on' from Boris Johnson
The world has moved on from former British prime minister Boris Johnson and the governing Conservative Party and the rest of the country do not miss the drama of his period in office, energy minister Grant Shapps said on Sunday. Johnson quit parliament late on Friday in protest against an investigation by lawmakers into his conduct as prime minister during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when lockdown- breaking parties were held in Downing Street.
Sebi's SCORES platform disposes of 2,457 complaints in May
A total of 2,457 complaints against companies and market intermediaries have been disposed of through Sebi's SCORES platform in May. At the beginning of May, as many as 2,984 complaints were pending, and 2,626 fresh complaints were received, according to the data released by markets regulator Sebi on Saturday. The regulator also noted that as of May 2023, 28 complaints were pending for more than three months, the data showed.
Indian-origin ex-police officer in UK jailed for sexually assaulting colleague
An Indian-origin former police officer in the UK has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for sexually assaulting a colleague while on duty, the Metropolitan police said. Archit Sharma, a former police constable, was sentenced on Friday to 16 months imprisonment and added to the Sex Offenders Register for ten years, the Met said in a statement on Saturday. A restraining order was also issued against Sharma, preventing him from contacting the victim for ten years, and he was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of GBP 156.
Petrol, diesel prices go up in Punjab as state govt increases VAT on petrol, diesel
Petrol and diesel prices increased in Punjab by 92 paise and 88 paise per litre, respectively, following the upward revision in value added tax (VAT) on fuel by the state government, said fuel pump owners on Sunday. With the increase in VAT, retail prices of petrol and diesel (in Mohali) rose to Rs 98.95 a litre and Rs 89.25 per litre, respectively, they said.The new retail prices have come into effect from midnight of June 10 and 11. This is the second time that fuel prices were increased this year. In February, the AAP government had imposed a cess of 90 paise per litre on both petrol and diesel.
WFI chief slams Cong for Emergency and anti-Sikh riots, avoids reference to wrestlers' row
BJP MP and WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Sunday attacked the Congress over the Emergency of 1975 and the anti-Sikhs riots of 1984 at a public meeting, skipping any reference to the wrestlers' protest and sexual harassment allegations against him. The Kaisarganj MP was addressing a rally here in Balpur to mark the nine years of the Narendra Modi government at the Centre. Singh's 23-minute speech began with an Urdu couplet and ended with a 'chaupaai' of the Ram Charit Manas.
SC to hear pleas of Delhi govt against HC order staying notices to bike-taxi aggregators
On June 12, the Supreme Court will hear two appeals from the Delhi government challenging the high court's decision allowing Rapido and Uber, two bike-taxi aggregators, to operate in the nation's capital up until the administration notifies the public of its final two-wheeled non-transportation vehicle policy.
The Delhi High Court's judgement of May 26 instructing it not to take any coercive action against the bike-taxi aggregators until the final policy was issued has been contested by the AAP government in the Supreme Court. The Delhi High Court's judgement of May 26 instructing it not to take any coercive action against the bike-taxi aggregators until the final policy was issued has been contested by the AAP government in the Supreme Court.
Parts of Assam hit by Earthquake of 3.6 magnitude
On morning of June 11, a 3.6-magnitude earthquake was reported to have struck the heart of Assam. It stated that there had been no immediate reports of any fatalities, injuries, or property damage. It stated that there had been no immediate reports of any fatalities, injuries, or property damage.
According to a report from the National Centre for Seismology, the most recent earthquake was felt at 11:35 am, with its epicentre located in Sonitpur district on the Brahmaputra river's northern bank. It reported the earthquake was five km deep. It reported the earthquake was five km deep.
CM Siddaramaiah & Dy CM DK Shivakumar distribute free passes to women during launch of 'Shakti Yojana'
Women get free passes from Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM DK Shivakumar at the launch of free travel for women in KSRTC and BMTC buses under the 'Shakti Yojana'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates first-ever National Training Conclave at International Exhibition & Convention Centre Pragati Maidan
Representatives from civil services training institutes from across the country participated in the Conclave. It was hosted by Capacity Building Commission with the objective to foster collaboration among civil services training institutes & to strengthen the training infrastructure for civil servants across the country.
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers appointed as Chair-elect of IATA Board of Governors
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers appointed as the Chair-elect, of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Board of Governors. He will consequently be Chair in 2024 & will succeed the present Chair, Yvonne Manzi Makolo, the CEO of Rwandair.
Congress leader Sachin Pilot in Dausa
“If there is something lacking in our governance then without blaming others we should rectify it...I didn't put forward my demands to defame someone...raising your opinion is very important in politics,” said Sachin Pilot.
MC Exclusive | How India watched cricket before and after television
The first four Test matches of Pakistan’s 1960-61 tour of India were all drawn. For the fifth, at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi, India picked an VV Kumar, an uncapped Tamil Nadu leg-spinner who had been making waves in the domestic circuit.
India made 463 and, as was the norm, brought on their spinners early. Kumar finished with 5-64 — the second five-wicket haul by an Indian on debut since Mohammad Nissar’s 5-93 in India’s first ever Test match, in 1932.
Pakistan were bowled out for 286. Following on, they made 250 as Kumar got 2-68. India needed only 74, but there was hardly any time left in the match. While obviously happy with his performance, Kumar wanted something more. He wanted to watch his achievement. Read more.
'Shakti Yojana' to be launched at Vidhan Sabha today by CM & Dy CM
We will increase buses where there is a shortage. Three months will be there to apply for the smart passes. Smart passes will not breach any privacy. Ease of travel for women is our priority, said Ramalinga Reddy, Karnataka Transport Minister on free travel for women in KSRTC & BMTC bus under the Shakti scheme.
Punjab govt increases VAT on petrol and diesel price
The VAT on petrol and diesel been increased by the Punjab government. Punjab hikes petrol price by 92 paisa per litre, diesel prices by 88 paisa.
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Heavy security deployment at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan ahead of AAP’s ‘Maha Rally’.
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High waves are seen in coastal areas of Mumbai, Maharashtra ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy
Snag causes Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight to return to Delhi
An IndiGo Delhi-Chennai flight (6E-2789) safely returned to the Indira Gandhi International Airport within an hour of take-off on Saturday night following a snag in the engine. The flight made a safe emergency landing with over 230 people on-board: DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation)
AAP's Maha Rally LIVE: Kapil Sibal likely to attend the rally
“Kapil Sibal will be attending the rally and he will inform the public about the black ordinance (Centre’s ordinance on control of services in Delhi) brought by the Modi Government,” says AAP leader Adil Khan.
AAP's Maha Rally LIVE: BJP leader Harish Khurana lambasts AAP over 'Maha Rally'
“AAP leaders have said that this rally is for the common people. However, people today are asking on whose permission did you (Arvind Kejriwal) use their money on ‘Raj Mahal’,” says BJP leader Harish Khurana on AAP’s ‘Maha Rally’.
Canadian Deportation LIVE: Indian students in Canada threatened with deportation for alleged admission fraud
-Some Indian students in Canada have been threatened with deportation for allegedly submitting fraudulent admission letters. India has been taking up the matter with Canadian authorities, in Canada and in New Delhi. EAM also took up with matter with his Canadian counterpart, sources in the ministry told news agency ANI
-Canadian authorities were repeatedly urged to be fair and take a humanitarian approach since the students were not at fault. It was also pointed out that there were gaps in the Canadian system and a lack of diligence, owing to which the students were granted visas and also allowed to enter Canada and some students have recently received stay orders on their deportation notices,ANI reported citing sources
AAP's Maha Rally LIVE: Preparations for rally underway at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan
Preparations underway at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan for AAP's 'Maha Rally' today against Centre's Ordinance on control of services in Delhi.
Cyclone Biparjoy LIVE: Cyclone likely to cross Saurashtra & Kutch and adj. areas
Biparjoy intensified into an ESCS at 0530IST today, about 480 km SSW of Porbandar, 530 km SSW of Dwarka & 610 km SSW of Naliya. To cross Saurashtra & Kutch and adj. Pakistan coasts bw Mandvi, Gujarat and Karachi, Pakistan around noon of 15th June as VSCS: IMD
