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3:00 PM

CBI to seek Interpol Notice against trafficking network members pushing Indians in Russia war zone

The CBI will seek Interpol Red Notice against three accused for their alleged involvement in the human trafficking network that pushed Indians into the Russia-Ukraine war zone in the garb of lucrative employment opportunities in Moscow, officials said Tuesday.

2:24 PM

Thirty-nine die after boat capsizes off Yemen, say officials

At least 39 people from the Horn of Africa were killed after their boat sinked off the coast of Yemen, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and local officials. Survivors said that the vessel, carrying 260 migrants, sank on Monday in strong winds.

2:01 PM

Promotion of violence not acceptable: Canadian envoy on posters of Indira Gandhi's assassination in Brampton

Canadian High Commissioner to India, Cameron MacKay, today said  that "promotion of violence" is "never acceptable" in Canada. The envoy's remarks came in the wake of a recent incident in Brampton, Canada, in which Khalistani elements put up imagery depicting the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. 

 

1:51 PM

Sikkim government approves 4 per cent DA hike

The Sikkim government has given the nod to a proposal to hike dearness allowance by four per cent for its employees and pensioners with retrospective effect from July 1, 2023, officials said on Tuesday. The decision was taken during the first cabinet meeting of the second Sikkim Krantikari Morcha government on Monday evening, they said.

1:32 PM

NCP MP Supriya Sule inspects Pune's rain-hit areas, slams govt over infrastructure neglect

NCP MP Supriya Sule visited areas in Pune affected by waterlogging and other rain-related issues, criticizing the government for its lack of responsiveness. Sule, representing Baramati, inspected Model Colony, Sinhgad Road, Wadgaon, and Katraj neighborhoods. Sule expressed concerns over increasing crime and inadequate administrative response, noting issues with infrastructure. She emphasized the need to address encroachments on water bodies despite Pune's involvement in the Smart City project.

12:51 PM

Pune Porsche crash update: Cops record 6th FIR against teen's father in cheating case

A new first information report (FIR) has been registered against the father of the teen driver arrested in the Porsche crash case, on charges of cheating and criminal breach of trust involving 72 flat owners of a residential project in Bavdhan. Read here for more details.

12:48 PM

PM Modi to visit Varanasi on June 18

 PM Modi will visit his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on June 18 and address a farmers' conference there. This will be PM Modi's first visit to his parliamentary constituency after taking oath as Prime Minister for the third time.

 

12:25 PM

Delhi won't witness flooding this time: Flood Control Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj

Delhi's Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj today stated that the city would not get flooded this time because the Yamuna river will get a clear channel for its flow. Inspecting the ITO Barrage to take stock of the work to desilt the river, he said the Barrage is under the Haryana government's jurisdiction, and a flood happened in Delhi last year "due to blocking of its gates".

11:54 AM

Biannual admissions in universities to be offered from 2024-25 session, says UGC chief Jagadesh Kumar

UGC chief Jagadesh Kumar told news agency PTI that biannual admissions in universities will be offered in July-August and January-February from 2024-25 session. 

11:38 AM

News update: Political parties didn't maintain decorum during Lok Sabha polls, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

11:11 AM

Alamgir Alam, jailed in money laundering case, quits as Jharkhand minister

Alamgir Alam, jailed in connection with a money laundering case, has quit as a cabinet minister in the Jharkhand government and Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader, his son Tanveer Alam said.

10:58 AM

2,000 seek shelter into neighbouring Assam after disturbance in Manipur's Jiribam district

After violent disturbance in Manipur’s Jiribam district, around 1,000 people have sought shelter in Cachar and the numbers continue to grow, Kaushik Rai, a legislator from Assam’s Lakhipur constituency said.

10:23 AM

Jurors will resume deliberations in federal gun case against Hunter Biden

Jurors will resume deliberations on Tuesday in the criminal case against President Joe Biden's son over a gun Hunter Biden bought in 2018 when prosecutors say he was in the throes of a crack cocaine addiction. They are weighing whether Hunter Biden is guilty of three felonies in the case pitting the younger Biden against his father's Justice Department in the middle of the president's reelection campaign.

9:56 AM

Reasi bus attack: Combing operation underway, LG reviews security situation

A manhunt is on for three foreign terrorists, possibly of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, responsible for the deadly attack on pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi that resulted in the loss of nine lives.  Deputy Inspector General of Police, Udhampur-Reasi Range, Rayees Mohammad Bhat said they have got some leads as 11 teams of police, army and CRPF are jointly working to neutralise the fleeing terrorists.

9:30 AM

‘Third-rate PR’: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh takes jab at Centre over tax devolution

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh took on the Central government after it authorised the release of tax devolution to states for June, calling the move a “third-rate PR”.