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Honeypreet's Bail Plea Rejected
The Panchkula Sessions Court on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of Honeypreet, a close aide of jailed godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim. Honeypreet had been arrested for allegedly inciting violence in Panchkula following Ram Rahim's arrest on 25 August last year.
(ANI)
At Least 30 People Injured After Bus Skids Off a Road in J&K
At least 30 people were injured after a bus skidded off a road and fell into a ditch in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Thursday, reported ANI.
Four Arrested in Bhima Koregaon Violence Case Sent to Police Custody Till 14 June
The four people who were arrested in the Bhima Koregaon violence case, including activist Rona Wilson and lawyer Surendra Gadling, were sent to police custody till 14 June by a Pune court on Thursday, reported ANI.
Pranab Mukherjee Arrives at RSS Founder's Birthplace
Former President Pranab Mukherjee arrived at RSS founder KB Hedgewar's birthplace on Thursday in Nagpur, reported ANI. He was welcomed by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, minutes before he addresses an RSS event at its headquarters.
Mukherjee also wrote a message in the visitor’s book at Hedgewar’s birthplace, which read, “Today, I came here to pay my respect and homage to a great son of Mother India”.
Lightning, Strong Winds Claim Seven Lives Across Rajasthan
Seven people have died in different parts of Rajasthan over the last two days due to extreme weather conditions, the police said on Thursday, 7 June.
Over the last two days, thunderstorm with light rains have occurred at isolated areas in the state.
(PTI)
PM Modi to Meet Xi Jinping on 9 June
MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, in a press conference, confirmed that PM Narendra Modi will be participating in the 18th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in China on 9 June.
During his address, Kumar also announced that India has made an extradition request for Zakir Naik to Malaysia.
UN Human Rights Expert Urges North Korea to Release Prisoners
A human rights envoy from the UN has asked North Korea to issue a general amnesty and release "hundreds of prisoners" as an "important signal" ahead of the summit between Kim Jong Un and Trump.
(With inputs from Reuters.)
Gangster Abu Salem Sentenced to Seven Years of Rigorous Imprisonment
Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court on Thursday, 7 June, sentenced gangster Abu Salem to seven years imprisonment for demanding Rs 5 crore as protection money from a Delhi-based businessman in the 2002 extortion case.
(With inputs from ANI.)
UK Supreme Court Says it Cannot Deliver Ruling on Northern Ireland Abortion Case
Human rights campaigners on Thursday, 7 June, lost the UK Supreme Court appeal over the legality of Northern Ireland's abortion law. Britain's Supreme Court said that a majority of Justices think that the N.Ireland Human Rights Commission did not have powers to bring abortion case, so it cannot rule on the abortion law appeal.
(With inputs from AFP and Reuters.)
Iraq Launches Air Strike Against Islamic State in Syria
Iraq launched an air strike against an Islamic State target inside neighbouring Syria on Thursday, the military said. The F-16 fighter plane destroyed an area held by members of the ultra-hardline Sunni group.
(With inputs from Reuters.)
4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Jammu and Kashmir
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hit Jammu & Kashmir at 12:21pm on Thursday, 7 June.
(This is a developing story. Further details are awaited.)
(With inputs from ANI.)
Afghan President Announces Ceasefire With Taliban
The Afghan president has announced a ceasefire with Taliban insurgents. The president on Thursday, 7 June, asked security forces to cease operations against the Taliban until 20 June, after fasting season ends. He added that operations against the Islamic State and other militant groups will continue.
(With inputs from Reuters.)
Jet Airways Flight to Mumbai Diverted to Ahmedabad
A Jet Airways London-Mumbai flight has been diverted to Ahmedabad airport due to the heavy rains in Mumbai and will now land around 1 pm.
(With inputs from ANI.)
Parts of Mumbai Waterlogged as Heavy Rains Lash City
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai on Thursday, 7 June and several parts of the city have become waterlogged. NDRF teams have been kept on standby in the city.
(With inputs from CNN News18.)
Curfew Relaxed in Shillong for Seven Hours
The curfew in Shillong has been relaxed for seven hours on Thursday, 7 June, in the 14 "vulnerable" areas of the city, as no incident of violence was reported from any part of it in the past 24 hours, a senior district official said today.
Terrorist Attack on Patrol Party Near LoC in J&K
Terrorists on Thursday, 7 June, attacked a patrol party near the Line of Control fence in Keran Sector, Jammu and Kashmir. Two soldiers have been injured & evacuated. Indian security forces retaliated to the attack and operations are underway.
(This is a developing story. Further details are awaited.)
(With inputs from ANI.)
Palaniswami to Visit Victims of Anti-Sterlite Protests in Thoothukudi
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami will be visiting Thoothukudi on 9 June and meet those injured during the anti-Sterlite protest and families of those shot dead by police during the protest.
(With inputs from ANI.)
Two Dead After Police Encounter With Maoists in Jharkhand
One CoBRA personnel and one police personne have died in an encounter with Maoists in Saraikela, Jharkhand. The encounter took place during a Search And Destroy Operation that was being carried out by troops of 209 CoBRA battalion and Jharkhand Police on Thursday, 7 June.
The firing has concluded and search operations are underway.
(This is a developing story. Further details are awaited.)
(With inputs from ANI.)
Pranab Mukherjee to Address RSS Event in Nagpur Today
Pranab Mukherjee will be addressing an RSS event in Nagpur today. Congress leaders, including his daughter Sharmistha, have criticised his decision to accept the invite and speak at the event. Catch all the live updates here.
(With inputs from CNN News18.)
Kaala to Release Today
Rajinikanth’s Kaala will release today in theatres, amid reports of protests. Catch all the live updates here.
(With inputs from ANI.)
Rajnath Singh, Others to Visit Jammu and Kashmir
Home Minister Rajnath Singh, the Union Home Secretary and the Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office Jitendra Singh set out for a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
In Srinagar, Rajnath Singh, Jitendra Singh, J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti and state Governor NN Vohra held a meeting with senior officials over various development issues as well as the upcoming Amarnath Yatra.
(With inputs from ANI.)
Donald Trump Commutes Life Sentence of Drug Offender
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, 6 June, commuted the life sentence of a woman for a first-time drug offense. The cause was taken up by celebrity Kim Kardashian West.
(With inputs from Reuters.)
Extremely Heavy Rainfall Expected in Mumbai This Weekend: IMD
The IMD has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai this weekend and has advised people to stay indoors.
(With inputs from PTI.)
Death Toll in Guatemala Volcano Eruption Rises to 99, Fresh Explosions Seen
The death toll from the Guatemala volcano eruption has risen to 99, according to officials. The search for the missing people continues, even as fresh explosions boomed from the volcano on Wednesday, 6 June, unleashing fresh torrents of mud and ash down the slopes.
(With inputs from Reuters and AFP.)
IMD Issues Thunderstorm, Rain Alert over Areas in Lucknow
Thunderstorm and rain accompanied with squall is very likely to occur today in some areas over Etawah, Auraiya, Mainpuri, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Firozabad, Jalaun, Kanpur Dehat districts and adjoining areas, the Meteorological Centre in Lucknow has warned.
(With inputs from ANI.)
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