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Rain, Thunderstorms Across North India
Showers were reported in parts of the national capital, starting late on 26 June. Parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Rajasthan also witnessed showers, while Himachal Pradesh was hit by rain and thunderstorms, signifying the onset of monsoon, the MeT department told PTI.
Police Officer Killed After Bike Rams into Him
A Head Constable, Rohit Nayar, died after being hit by an unidentified bike-borne man at New Delhi’s Geeta Colony Road on the night of 26 June. Nayar, posted at Sarita Vihar police station, was on his way home after work. The police have registered a case and started a probe.
Thunderstorms Likely in North and West India Ahead of Monsoon
The Indian Meteorological Dept said that north and west India would witness thunderstorms ahead of monsoon, ANI reported. The Met Dept added, “29 June is normal date for onset of monsoon in Delhi. Currently it's progressing in West Bengal, Odisha & Bihar. Till 30 June monsoon will cover all of India except Kutch.”
Delhi Police Arrests 3 People, Seizes 26 Pistols, 19 Magazines and 800 Cartridges
Delhi Police arrested three people and recovered 26 pistols, 19 magazines, and 800 cartridges, ANI reported. More details are awaited.
Nikki Haley in India: Haley Visits Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi
US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley visited Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi on 27 June. Haley is currently on a visit to India from 26 June to 28 June.
Vimlendu Jha Files Petition Against Felling of Trees in Delhi
Environmentalist Vimlendu Jha filed contempt plea in Delhi High Court against the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) for willful disobedience of a High Court order and cutting trees in the capital. Vimlendu Jha alleged that despite the Delhi HC order, tree felling was carried out by the NBCC on 26 June at Netaji Nagar.
Army Chief Bipin Rawat Dismisses UN Human Rights Report on J&K 'Motivated'
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat dismissed the UN report on human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmi, calling them “motivated”.
“I don't think we need to speak on the United Nations report on Jammu and Kashmir. Some of these reports are motivated,” Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said to ANI.
Robbers Attack Patna-Hatia-Pataliputra Express
The Patna-Hatia-Pataliputra Express was attacked by robbers near Bhalui railway station on 26 June. Robbers also attacked railway employees and fled with valuables, ANI reported.
Passengers said, “Before we could understand anything, 5-6 men entered the coach. We were scared and handed everything over to them.”
Special Police Officer Goes Missing Along With AK-47
A Special Police Officer went missing, along with an AK-47 rifle, after reportedly leaving from Pampore police station in Jammu and Kashmir, ANI reported.
Supreme Court Refuses to Transfer 18 TN MLAs' Disqualification Case
The Supreme Court refused to transfer the case of the disqualification of 18 Tamil Nadu MLAs from the Madras High Court to the Supreme Court. However, the Supreme Court has assigned a new judge, Justice M Satyanarayana, to preside over the case in Madras High Court.
IAF Aircraft Crashes in Nashik, Both Pilots Survive
An IAF aircraft crashed in Nashik, Maharashtra, CNN News18 reported. Both pilots reportedly survived the crash.
Fire Breaks Out in Meerut Chemical Factory
A fire broke out in a chemical factory in Partapur police station limits in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district, ANI reported.
Fire tenders are present at the spot and firefighting operations underway.
Pakistan National Security Advisor Nasser Khan Janjua Resigns
Retired Lieutenant General Nasser Khan Janjua resigned from his position as National Security Adviser (NSA) to Pakistan, Geo TV reported.
Janjua was appointed to the post during the tenure of ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif, in October 2015.
Geo TV added that Pakistan’s Caretaker Prime Minister, Nasirul Mulk, had accepted Janjua's resignation.
Rescue Operations Underway For Jawans in Jharkhand
Rescue operations are underway for four personnel of the Jharkhand Jaguars who were injured in a landmine blast, allegedly triggered by Naxals, in a forest in Jharkhand’s Garhwa district yesterday, ANI reported.
Shirdi Trust Chairman Made MoS in Maharashtra
The chairman of Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Suresh Kashinath Haware was accorded Minister of State status in Maharashtra Government by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Mehul Choksi Moves CBI Special Court
Gitanjali Gems owner Mehul Choksi has moved an application for cancellation of non-bailable warrant before the Mumbai CBI Special Court, reported ANI.
Cabinet Approves MoUs
The Union Cabinet approved an Memorandum of Understanding between India and Germany on Cooperation in the field of Civil Aviation, reported ANI.
The Cabinet also approved MoU between India and Singapore on cooperation in the field of urban planning and development.
P Chidambaram's Relative Killed By 3-Member Gang
A knitwear exporter, a relative of senior Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram, was abducted and killed by a three-member gang, the police said.
The three men were arrested on Tuesday, 26 June, from a town near Vellore, the policr said.
The family of C Shivamurthy, 47, had lodged a missing person complaint on June 25 in neighbouring Tirupur after he failed to return home from office.
Weapon In Our Custody Did Not Kill Shailaja: Police
Speaking about the murder of Shailaja Dwivedi, wife of an army major, the West Delhi DCP said that the weapon in their custody was not the one that killed her.
BJP's Ram Madhav Meets J&K Guv
BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav met J&K Governor NN Vohra at Raj Bhavan, earlier on Wednesday,27 June.
Complaint Filed Against Ranbir Kapoor & Anushka Sharma
A complaint has been filed against actors Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma for allegedly making derogatory remarks against sex workers in the upcoming movie 'Sanju'.
Nirav Modi Case Should Move to CBI Special Judge: Vijay Aggarwal
Advocate Vijay Aggarwal moved an application before special judge of PMLA court Mumbai that the case against Nirav Modi should be transferred to CBI Special Judge and PMLA court has no power to continue with the case.
The court will hear the matter on 10 July.
Delhi HC Extends One Week Parole to Sanjiv Kumar
The Delhi High Court extended one week the parole of IAS officer Sanjiv Kumar, who was convicted and sentenced to 10-year jail term in the case of illegal recruitment of junior basic teachers (JBT) in Haryana.
No Place for Nitish in Grand Alliance: Tejashwi
RJD leader on Wednesday, 26 June, said that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had no place in the grand alliance after betraying them earlier, reported ANI.
Canadian National Sexual Assault Case: Delhi Police Detain One
The Delhi Police detained one person in connection with a sexual assault complaint filed by a Canadian national on Wednesday, 27 June, reported ANI.
Karnataka CM Rejigs Portfolios of 10 IAS Officers
Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday, 26 June, rejigged the portfolios of 10 IAS officers, reported The News Minute.
M Lakshminarayana, who was appointed the Additional Chief Secretary to the CM by two-day CM BS Yeddyurappa, has been transferred as the Additional Chief Secretary of the Social Welfare Department.
200 People Killed in Nigeria Over Weekend
Over 200 people were killed during the weekend violence in central Nigeria, reported ANI.
Putin, Trump Likely to Hold Summit in Third Country
Russia and the United States have agreed that presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will meet soon, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday.
Satyender Jain Writes to Union Power Min
Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain wrote a letter to Union Minister RK Singh on shortage of coal supply to NCR power plants, due to non-availability of transportation rakes with Indian railways. He urged RK Singh to take up the matter with Railway Ministery.
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