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4:08 PM

China 'gravely concerned' over Israel's military operations in Rafah

China expressed on Tuesday "grave concern" over Israel's military operations in Rafah, where an Israeli strike killed dozens in a displaced persons camp. China "expresses its grave concern over the ongoing Israeli military operations in Rafah", foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said, urging "all parties to protect civilians and civilian facilities".

3:52 PM

Suspended TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh charged with attempt to murder charges

The Central Bureau of Investigation has charged suspended TMC leader Shahajahan Sheikh, his brother and five others with criminal conspiracy and attempt to murder in connection with a mob attack on an Enforcement Directorate team in Sandeshkhali on January 5, officials said on Tuesday.

The agency's first charge sheet in the case was filed on Monday before a Basirhat special court, they said.

3:45 PM

15 Naxalites taken in custody after IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada

Fifteen Naxalites, seven of them women, were arrested following an IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, police said on Tuesday. The Naxalites triggered the explosion when the security forces were on a search operation on Sunday, but no one was injured, they said. The Naxalites were apprehended near Gumalnar village under Geedam police station limits.

3:40 PM

Delhi High Court denies regular bail to PFI leader Abubacker

PFI leader Abubacker was arrested after a nationwide crackdown on the organisation.

3:04 PM

Delhi court dismisses Umar Khalid's bail plea

 A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed the bail plea of former JNU student Umar Khalid who is accused in the alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi communal riots. Khalid has been booked under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

 

2:56 PM

Excise policy case: Court reserves order on taking cognisance of ED charge sheet against Delhi CM Kejriwal

A local court on Tuesday reserved for June 4 its order on whether to take cognisance of a supplementary charge sheet filed by the ED against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy-linked money-laundering case. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja reserved her order after hearing arguments by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which said there is sufficient evidence against the accused to prosecute him.

2:38 PM

Conditions continue favourable for onset of Southwest Monsoon over Kerala : IMD

2:28 PM

News update: Court issues summons against Delhi minister Atishi over BJP's alleged poaching charge

Delhi Minister Atishi Marlena has been summoned in the defamation case filed by Delhi BJP leaders for levelling  allegations against Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) of poaching Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders.

1:56 PM

Pune Porche case: JJ Hospital Dean to investigate allegations, submit report to government

JJ Hospital Dean Dr Pallavi Saple arrived at Sassoon Hospital to investigate the allegations against doctors. Saple said: "A committee has been formed including me... We have to investigate the incident that happened in Sassoon Hospital regarding the Kalyani Nagar incident. We have to find out whether it was carried out according to the rules or not... We will submit the report to the government."

1:53 PM

Charge sheet filed against Trinamool leader Shahjahan Sheikh

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed the charge sheet against former TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh and 6 others in connection with attack on ED officers, officials said today. 

1:35 PM

'I pray for everyone's safety in the face of cyclone Remal': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her condolences to the families who lost their members in the natural calamity. "I pray for everyone's safety in the face of cyclone Remal and I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased," Banerjee posted on X.

1:33 PM

NCP lawmaker's old letter of recommendation for doctor arrested in Pune car crash surfaces

After the arrest of Sassoon General Hospital's Dr Ajay Taware in the Pune car crash case, a 2023 letter of NCP lawmaker Sunil Tingre has surfaced in which he recommended the doctor be given an additional charge of medical superintendent. The Pune police have arrested Dr Taware, head of the state-run hospital's Forensic Medicine department, Dr Shrihari Halnor, the chief medical officer, and staffer Atul Ghatkamble who works under Dr Taware, in connection with the car crash case

1:10 PM

Properties of two terror handlers attached in Jammu and Kashmir

Properties of two terror handlers were attached in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Tuesday, police said.The properties worth lakhs of rupees, which belonged to the two handlers based in Pakistan, were attached after obtaining order from Sub Judge Uri, a police spokesman said. He identified the two as Jalal Din, resident of Zamboor Pattan, and Mohammad Saki, resident of Kamalkote Uri.

12:53 PM

Delhi fire: Blaze breaks out at eye hospital in Paschim Vihar, no injuries reported

A total of five fire tenders were rushed to the spot and efforts to douse the blaze are underway, the Delhi Fire Service said. The blaze was brought under control without any injuries reported.

12:50 PM

Tamil Nadu Governor pays tributes to VD Savarkar

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi today paid rich tributes to VD Savarkar on his birth anniversary. "Humble tribute to the great son of Maa Bharati, Swatantraya Veer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, on his birth anniversary. He was a staunch freedom fighter who suffered the most atrocious physical and mental torture at the hands of the British for over 10 years in Andaman Cellular jail and 16 years in Ratnagiri prison," the Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan said on its official 'X' handle.