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Ukraine dominates agenda as G7 leaders gather in Italy for summit

The G7 leaders are huddling in Italy for a three-day summit dominated by the wars raging in Ukraine and Gaza, in addition to the growing trade and security tensions with China.

Jun 13, 2024

After three back-to-back terror attacks, Farooq bats for dialogue with Pakistan

Former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah argued that dialogue with Pakistan is a must to end terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jun 13, 2024

"Can understand feeling of CISF Jawan, her mother": Chirag Paswan reacts Kangana Ranaut's airport-slap incident

Chirag Paswan said, "Kangana put up her point, and she (CISF constable) could also have done the same thing. I have always said there should absolutely be no place for abuse, physical assault, or violence in civil society,"

Jun 12, 2024

Mohan Majhi takes oath as Odisha CM with 2 Dy CMs, 8 Cabinet Ministers

Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday created history after he was sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of Odisha.

Jun 12, 2024

Rahul Gandhi hints at relinquishing Wayanad, BJP hits out at 'cheating'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is in Kerala on Wednesday, admitted that he was in a dilemma as to which Lok Sabha constituency he should relinquish -- Wayanad or Rae Bareli - but then in Wayanad, dropped enough hints that he will be dropping the Kerala seat.

Jun 12, 2024

Hiranagar terror attack: Alert villagers foil terrorists' attempt to take locals hostage

Both the terrorists spotted by the villagers in the Hiranagar area of the Kathua district of J&K have been eliminated by the security forces in a fifteen-hour-long encounter.

Jun 12, 2024

Delhi water crisis: SC pulls up NCT govt on water wastage, tanker mafia

The Supreme Court again today took note of Delhi's water woes. This time pointing to issues of water loss and wastage particularly due to the 'tanker mafia'. The Court asked the Delhi Government to file a report on the action taken regarding the issue in the matter scheduled before it on Thursday.

Jun 12, 2024

PM Modi to leave for Italy on Thursday to attend G7 Summit

In what would be his first overseas visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Italy on Thursday to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit being held in Puglia from June 13-15.

Jun 12, 2024

Fan murder case: Protest against Darshan in K'taka, victim's family breaks silence [details]

Various organisations staged a protest in Karnataka's Chitradurga city on Wednesday against Kannada superstar Darshan, demanding a life term for him in the brutal murder of his fan, 33-year-old Renukaswamy.

Jun 12, 2024

Restaurant owner assaulted by Trinmaool MLA approaches Calcutta HC

A restaurant owner at New Town in the northern outskirts of Kolkata, Anisul Alam, who was severely beaten up by actor-turned-politician and Trinamool Congress' celebrity MLA Soham Chakraborty on June 7 night, approached the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday.

Jun 12, 2024

18th Lok Sabha's first session on June 24, all eyes on election of Speaker

A special 10-day session of the Lok Sabha will commence on June 24 for oath/affirmation of newly elected Members, Election of Speaker, President's Address and discussion.

Jun 12, 2024

Massive fire breaks out in Maharashtra's Dombivali chemical factory, company, second in 3 weeks

A deafening explosion followed by a massive fire ripped through a public limited chemical company located in the MIDC in Dombivali town in Maharashtra on Wednesday.

Jun 12, 2024

Rahul Gandhi arrives in Wayanad amid speculation whether he gives up Kerala seat

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday arrived at the Calicut Airport in Kerala and will travel to his constituency in Wayanad, where he will address a public meeting to thank the people for his Lok Sabha win. But people are apprehensive whether he would give up Wayanad seat in favour of Rae Bareli, which remained a bastion for Gandhis for decades.

Jun 12, 2024

Pawan Kalyan, Lokesh, 22 others to take oath as ministers with Chandrababu Naidu as CM

A 25-member Council of Ministers in Andhra Pradesh headed by N. Chandrababu Naidu will take oath on Wednesday.

Jun 12, 2024

Day two of Hiranagar encounter: CRPF trooper killed, DIG, SSP escape unhurt

Terrorists involved in attacking villagers freshly infiltrated from the International Border. A huge quantity of arms, ammunition, and currency worth Rs one lakh was recovered from the encounter site.

Jun 12, 2024