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Former South Korean Prime Minister Passes Away
Former South Korean Prime Minister and founder of spy agency Kim Jong-pil has passed away at the age of 92, Associated Press reported on Saturday, 23 June.
BJP General Secretary of Chikmagalur Killed by Bike-Borne Assailants
The BJP General Secretary of Chikmagalur, Anwar, was killed by bike borne assailants in Gowri Kaluve area, on Friday, 22 June, night at around 9.30 pm, reported ANI.
US, South Korea Indefinitely Suspend Two Exchange Program Training Exercises
The US and South Korea have agreed to indefinitely suspend two exchange program training exercises to support diplomatic negotiations with North Korea, reported AFP.
DMK's MK Stalin Detained on Protesting Against TN Guv
DMK working President MK Stalin detained while protesting against Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit, ANI reported.
Stalin said, 'Protest is against the governor’s interference in federal structure,' the report added.
ANI reported that 192 DMK cadres were detained in Trichy on Friday while they were holding black-flag protest against the governor.
BJP Chief Amit Shah to Address Rally in Jammu
BJP President Amit Shah arrives in Jammu to address a rally later on 23 June, ANI reported.
5 Killed as Truck Overturns in UP's Unnao District
Five persons, including two minors, were killed and two others seriously injured when a sand-laden truck overturned on their car, police said.
The car was on its way to Bangarmau last night when the truck driver, coming from the opposite direction, lost control over the vehicle following which it overturned, killing four members of a family and one other on the spot, they said.
The deceased were identified as Hiralal (40), his wife Nirmala (35), daughter Vaishnavi (11), son Suraj (9) and Sarvan (45). The injured were admitted to a district hospital.
(With PTI inputs)
NDA Govt's Claims Shows it Allowed Militancy to Re-emerge: Omar
National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah on 23 June said the NDA government's claim that more militants were killed in Kashmir during its rule than in the UPA dispensation actually tells how it allowed militancy and violence to re-emerge in the Valley.
“Actually minister sahib this tells the story of how your government allowed militancy & violence to re-emerge in J&K forcing the security forces to kill more terrorists,” Omar wrote on Twitter.
Pak Reportedly Stops Indian Envoy From Entering Gurudwara
Ajay Bisaria, the Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan has been reportedly stopped from visiting Gurudwara Panja Sahib in Pakistan's Hasan Abdal, despite having required permissions, ANI cited, quoting sources.
Nawaz Sharif's Daughter Maryam to Contest in Pak Elections
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz will be contesting from the National Assembly (NA)-127 in Lahore and from Punjab assembly constituency PP-173 respectively in the upcoming general elections in the country on 25 July, ANI reported.
Internet Services Restored in J&K's Srinagar
The internet services were restored in Srinagar on 23 June after being suspended on Friday, following an encounter in Anantnag, where 4 terrorists were gunned down by security forces, ANI reported.
7 Killed, 24 Injured as Truck Falls into Rivulet in Rajkot
At least seven persons were killed and 24 others injured on Saturday when a truck carrying them fell into a rivulet near Rajula town of Amreli district, police said.
The incident took place late last night when people from Mahuva town in Bhavnagar district were returning home from Amreli after attending a marriage ceremony, they said.
BVR Subrahmanyam Takes Charge as J&K Chief Secy
BVR Subrahmanyam takes charge as Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, ANI reported.
Air India Flights Delayed After Server Failure at IGI Aiport
Several Air India flights have been delayed at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi after system failure of Air India server, ANI reported.
Girl Murdered in Delhi's Brar Square Area
A girl was allegedly murdered in Delhi’s Brar Square area, ANI reported. Police investigation is underway.
6 Killed, 8 Injured as MUV Rams into Bus in Nashik
Six people, including five women, were killed and eight others injured on 23 June when the multi-utility vehicle they were travelling in collided with a State Transport bus on the busy Mumbai-Agra Road near Nashik, police said.
The accident happened at around 11 am on Saturday after the tyre of the MUV burst at Shirvada Phata and it rammed into an ST bus coming from the opposite direction, Sanjay Darade, Superintendent of Police said.
The MUV, carrying people who were going to attend a marriage ceremony, was moving towards Nashik from Dhule while the bus was headed towards Satara, the SP said.
(With PTI inputs)
J&K Guv NN Vohra Reviews Amarnath Yatra Arrangements
Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra reviews the arrangements made for the Amarnath Yatra, ANI reported.
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the Indian Army and the civil administration conducted a mock drill in Garnai forest area, with a motive to ensure quick relief for pilgrims trapped in landslide or any other natural calamity during upcoming Amarnath Yatra, the report added.
Army Chief Bipin Rawat Visits Kashmir to Review Security Situation
Army Chief, General Bipin Rawat, visited Kashmir to review the prevailing security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) & in the valley, on Saturday, 23 June.
He was accompanied by Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh and Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen AK Bhatt.
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