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Father Kills Two Children Before Killing Self
A father killed his two children and later committed suicide by hanging in Parbatsar, Nagaur, on Tuesday, 4 June.
"Prima facie the incident appears to be due to financial reasons. Postmortem has been done, further investigation underway," SHO Radheshyam Chaudhary told ANI.
(Source: ANI)
ISIS Graffiti Found on a Bridge Pillar in Raigad
ISIS graffiti found on a bridge pillar in Raigad district. Sanjay Kumar, Commissioner of Police Navi Mumbai said, "The message written on the wall is very incoherent and nonspecific, it may be a prank, we are examining it."
(Source: ANI)
Involve Ex-Chiefs in Service Chief Appointments: Former Air Chief to Rajnath
A few months before the government selects a new Air Force head, former IAF Chief PV Naik has written a letter to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh requesting him to involve an ex-service Chief in the appointment panels while selecting new services chiefs.
(Source: ANI)
World Bank Retains India's FY20 Growth Rate at 7.5%
The World Bank retained its forecast of India's growth rate at 7.5 percent for the current financial year.
(Source: ANI)
TMC Leader Shot Dead in Kolkata
Nirmal Kundu, a TMC President of Ward 6 of Dum Dum Municipality area under Nimta Police Station in Kolkata was shot dead last night by three bike-borne assailants.
(Source: ANI)
Woman Killed, Youth Injured in Terrorists' Firing in Pulwama
Terrorists fired at a woman in Narbal village of Kakapora, Pulwama district on Wednesday. One youth has received injuries. The woman was declared brought dead to hospital while the youth is in critical condition.
TN CM Requests PM Modi to Include Tamil as an Optional Language in Other States
Tamil Nadu CM has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to include Tamil as an optional language for study in other states.
(Source: CNN-News18)
Stones Pelted at Security Forces in Srinagar
Stones pelted at security forces near Jamia Masjid in Srinagar; and posters supporting terrorist Zakir Musa and UN designated terrorist Masood Azhar seen in the area.
(Source: ANI)
3 Killed in Accident in J&K's Udhampur
Three people were killed and five others injured in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Wednesday, officials said.
The accident occurred in the Barrian area here when a speeding van skidded off the road and overturned, they said.
One person died on the spot, while seven others were rushed to a hospital with injuries, the officials said.
Later, two more succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment, they added.
(Source: PTI)
NEET Exam Results Declared
NEET exam results have been declared and Rajasthan's Nalin Khandelwal has topped the exam.
(Source: PTI)
Rashly Driven Car Rams into Crowd Outside Mosque, No Casualties: Police
A "rashly driven" car allegedly rammed into a crowd near a mosque in Shahdara in east Delhi when devotees were leaving after Eid prayers on Wednesday, 5 June, police said.
"No casualty has been reported. A case has been registered and police are trying to nab the driver," Meghna Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara), said.
According to a senior police officer, the white Honda City car hit several devotees who were coming out of the mosque in Khureji area after performing namaz.
After the incident, agitated people gathered at Khureji Chowk but the the crowd was dispersed swiftly and the situation brought under control, police added.
Over 20 Passengers Denied Boarding Pass on Air India Delhi-Guwahati Flight
Over 20 passengers travelling on Air India Delhi-Guwahati flight on Wednesday, 5 June, were denied boarding passes as the flight was overbooked, claims passengers.
Modi Forms Two Committees to Spur Job Growth, Economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, 5 June, constituted two new Cabinet committees under his chairmanship to spur economic growth and investment and employment.
Explosive-Like Materials Found on Shalimar Express
Explosive-like materials were found on Kolkata-Mumbai Shalimar Express after its arrival in Mumbai on Wednesday, 5 June, railway and city police officials said.
Seven plastic pipes filled with what appeared to be firecracker powder, connected to batteries with wires, were found on the train when it was being cleaned up at Kurla carshed, a Mumbai police official said.
Fire in Mumbai's Jogeshwari West Minar Tower, Mumbai Police on Spot
Fire broke out in Mumbai’s Jogeshwari West Minar tower near JVLR flyover. Mumbai police tweeted saying their staff has reached the spot and they have informed fire brigade and the main control room for further support.
Man Dies as 3 Kerala Hospitals Refuse Admission
A 62-year-old man died here on Wednesday after three hospitals, including one run by the government, refused to admit him citing lack of ventilator, the distraught family said.
Jacob Thomas, suffering from H1N1, was transported to the Kottayam Medical College Hospital from Kattapana in the Idukki district in an ambulance after his condition worsened.
The family of Thomas has filed a complaint of medical negligence with the police.
State Health Minister KK Shailaja has asked the Directorate of Medical Education to probe into the matter.
(Source: PTI)
19-Year-Old Naval Sailor Found Hanging, Probe Ordered
Kannala Akash, 19-yr-old Naval Sailor from Telangana's Nirmal district who was pursuing Direct Entry Engineering Mechanics course at INS Shivaji in Lonavala, was found hanging from a ceiling fan at around 3-4 am on Wednesday at the Naval station. An FIR has been filed and Navy has ordered an inquiry.
1 Dead, 3 Injured After Speeding Bus Topples in J&K's Udhampur
One dead and three injured after a speeding mini bus toppled on Dhar Road in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur, earlier on Wednesday, 5 June.
Praful Patel Expected to Depose Before ED in PMLA Case on 6 June
Former civil aviation minister and NCP leader Praful Patel is expected to depose before the ED on Thursday, 6 June, in connection with a money-laundering probe related to the losses suffered by national carrier Air India as part of an alleged multi-crore-rupee aviation scam.
Cabinet Panel on Security Formed
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was constituted on Wednesday, 5 June.
The key panel, which deals with issues related to national security and foreign affairs, is headed by the prime minister and has the defence, home, external affairs and finance ministers as its members.
The present CCS, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Finance Minister Nirmala Sithataman as its members, sources in the government said.
Uttarakhand Finance Minister Prakash Pant Passes Away in US
Uttarakhand Finance Minister Prakash Pant passed away in US earlier on Wednesday, 5 June. He was undergoing treatment for lung ailment in US.
MIDC Arrests Man For Allegedly Raping an Air Hostess
Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation police has registered a case and arrested a man for allegedly raping an air hostess. Investigation is underway.
Youtube to Ban "Hateful", "Supremacist" Videos
YouTube says will ban "hateful," "supremacist" videos and delete several accounts, reports AFP.