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Fire Breaks out at SSJ International Hotel in Charbagh, Lucknow
A fire broke out inside SSJ International Hotel during the early hours of 19 June. Police said a search operation is underway on the first floor. Five people have been taken to hospital for treatment. The cause of fire is yet to be ascertained, they added.
Rapper XXXTentacion Shot Dead in Florida
Rapper XXXTentacion was shot and killed during an attempted robbery on Monday, 18 June, Florida police said.
The rapper, whose real name was Jahseh Onfroy, was leaving a motorsports store in Florida’s Broward County when two men in an SUV allegedly shot and killed him, CNN reported.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Visiting China Says Chinese State Media
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in China on a two-day visit, Chinese state television said, his third visit to the North's major ally this year.
Kim will be in China on Tuesday, 19 June and Wednesday, 20 June but the brief report gave no other details.
Six Children Dead After Car They Were Travelling in Falls into Pond
Six children were killed, after a car they were travelling in fell into a pond in Bihar’s Araria, ANI reported. One child was rescued before drowning.
PM Modi Extends Birthday Wishes to Congress President Rahul Gandhi on 48th Birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to Congress President Rahul Gandhi on his 48th birthday. In a post on Twitter, Prime Minister Modi wished the Congress President a “long and healthy life.”
Three Children Dead, Five Critical From Food Poisoning in Maharashtra
Three children dead, five critical & more than 30 people are under treatment due to food poisoning, after consuming dinner at a function in Raigad's Khalapur.
Police registered an accidental death report & is investigating the matter.
Special Armed Forces Personnel Posted At Slain Journalist's Home Kills Self
A Special Armed Force (SAF) personnel of Madhya Pradesh police who was deployed at the residence of slain journalist Sandeep Sharma who was run over by a truck in Bhind on 26 March, allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself. Police are present at the spot.
Four People Killed in Fire in Lucknow's SSJ International Hotel
“4 people died & more than 50 people were rescued from the building,” S Pandey, IG Lucknow said about the fire at SSJ International Hotel in Lucknow.
“The cause of fire still to be ascertained. If we find any lapse on hotel's part during our investigation, we will take strict action against the people concerned,” the IG said to ANI.
AAP Protest: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and Cabinet Minister Satyendar Jain Discharged
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and cabinet minister Satyendar Jain, who were hospitalised after their health deteriorated, were discharged from the LNJP Hospital, an official said.
Health Minister Jain was admitted to the hospital on Sunday night after his condition had deteriorated. Sisodia was rushed to the hospital around 3 pm yesterday after the ketone level in his urine rose sharply and his sugar level dropped.
BJP President Amit Shah Meets NSA Ajit Doval
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met BJP President Amit Shah at Shah's residence in Delhi, ANI reported.
Gauri Lankesh Murder Case: K'taka HC Seeks Report on 'Police Torture' of 4 Accused
The Karnataka High Court has directed two magistrate courts to submit a report on allegations of custodial torture of four accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case and non-compliance of judicial procedures.
In an affidavit, advocate N P Amrutesh alleged that Amol Kale, one of the accused in the case, was beaten, slapped and punched on his cheek by police officers while in custody.
"They should submit a report on the allegations within 10 days from the date of receipt of this order," the Court said.
Two Cops Injured in Encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh
Two District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel were injured in an encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, the police said.
The face-off took place in a forest near Tamora village, on the night of 18 June, when a team of DRG was conducting a search operation along the border of Kanker and Narayanpur districts, a senior police official told PTI.
When the patrolling team was cordoning off the forest area near Tamora, a gun-battle took place between the security personnel and ultras, the official said.
After a prolonged exchange of fire, the rebels fled into the core forest area, he said.
"Sub-Inspector Sukku Ram Nureti and head constable Pareshwar Gawde of the DRG sustained injuries in the gunfight," the official said.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Announces Ex-Gratia Compensation for Victims of SSJ Hotel Fire
UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those grievously injured in the fire at SSJ International Hotel in Lucknow's Charbagh. 5 people have died in the incident.
After Air India Sale Fails to Attract Bidders, Govt Decides Not to Go Ahead With Sale
The government has decided not to go ahead with Air India stake sale in an election year and will provide required funds for its operations, a senior official said today.
The decision comes less than 3 weeks after the proposed 76 per cent strategic stake sale in debt laden national carrier failed to attract any bidder.
Air India will very soon get funds from the government for its day to day operations and will even place orders for a couple of aircraft, the government official said.
Mob Beats Man to Death on Suspicions of Cow Theft in UP: Reports
ABP reported that a mob of villagers beat a man to death in UP’s Hapur after accusing him and his friend of cow theft. 45 year old Kashim succumbed to his injuries, while his friend survived the attack
BJP-PDP Alliance Over
In a press conference leaders of the BJP and PDP announced that the BJP-PDP alliance was done and no longer. It has become untenable for BJP to continue in the government in Jammu & Kashmir, BJP leader Ram Madhav said.
Sensex, Nifty Tumbles
Sensex falls 261 points to end at 35,287; Nifty down 89 points to 10,710.
Public Money Safe in State-Owned Banks: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday, 19 June that public money is 100 percent safe in state-owned banks.
He added, “Government is open to giving more powers to the RBI.”
Encounter in J&K's Tral, 2 Terrorists Killed
An encounter broke out between CRPF personnel and terrorists in Tral area of Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir. Two terrorists have been killed.
Notice Against Rahul Gandhi For Disclosing Identity of Minor Assault Victims
Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights issued a notice to Congress President Rahul Gandhi under for disclosing the identity of two minor boys who were beaten up and paraded naked in a village in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district, for swimming in a well that belonged to an upper caste person.
Rahul Gandhi had shared a video of the incident on his Twitter account.
The commission sought his reply within ten days.
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