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12:40 PM

8 Naxalites, one security personnel killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Eight Naxalites and one security personnel were killed in an encounter in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh on Saturday, police said, reported PTI.

 

12:26 PM

Plea in SC seeks scrapping of NEET-UG exam, court-monitored CBI probe

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court requesting scrapping of the NEET-UG 2024 exam and an apex court-monitored probe by the CBI or any other independent agency into the alleged irregularities in the test held on May 5.

 

12:08 PM

Train services to begin soon on 'world's eighth wonder' Chenab rail bridge

The train service from Ramban to Reasi via the world's highest railway bridge built on the Chenab River is likely to begin soon, according to the Northern Railway, reported ANI.

 

11:53 AM

As Hyundai files papers for its IPO, take a quick look at what it means for the Indian car industry

Country's second largest car manufacturer, South-Korea based Hyundai Motors is preparing for its listing on the Indian stock exchanges. Read more about what the development means for India's car industry and other listed players in the industry.

11:35 AM

Delhi HC directs Sunita Kejriwal to take down video recording of court proceedings in excise policy case

The Delhi High Court on Saturday, June 15, ordered Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal to take down a video footage of court proceedings related to the excise policy case from social media platforms, PTI reported.

 

11:26 AM

Chinese premier Li Qiang flies to Australia after New Zealand visit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to arrive in Australia on Saturday on a relations-mending mission with China's panda diplomacy, rock lobsters and China's global dominance in the critical minerals sector high on the agenda.

 

11:05 AM

Odisha Dy CMs KV Singh, Pravati Parida pay last respects to Kuwait fire victims

Odisha Deputy CMs KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida along with other leaders pay their last respects to the victims of the Kuwait fire incident.

10:41 AM

PM Modi, Meloni review progress of India-Italy strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni reviewed the progress of the bilateral strategic partnership. The two leaders agreed to strengthen the cooperation in global fora and multilateral initiatives, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

 

10:35 AM

Delhi records minimum temp of 32.4 deg C, heatwave conditions to persist

Delhi on Saturday, June 15, recorded a minimum temperature of 32.4 degree Celsius, four notches above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department.

 

10:27 AM

Assam CM lays foundation stone for 25-MW solar power project in Dibrugarh

Takinga a significant leap towards green energy generation in the state, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for a 25-MW solar power generation project at the premises of the Namrup Thermal Power Station in Dibrugarh district on Friday.

 

10:18 AM

Delhi water crisis: Congress workers hold 'matka phod' protest in Krishna Nagar area

Delhi Congress workers organised a 'Matka phod' protest in Krishna Nagar against water crisis in the national capital.

 

A Congress worker told ANI, "The public is being cheated in the name of water...Poor people are suffering the most...The governments are playing the blame game...Why was water not arranged in advance ?... They were busy doing politics...The Congress party will hold a 'matka phod' protest in Delhi to wake up the deaf and dumb government...They have connived with tanker mafia..."

10:16 AM

PM Modi returns to Delhi after attending G7 Summit in Italy

PM Modi has landed at Delhi airport after attending G7 Summit in Italy.

10:10 AM

ADGP Jammu reviews emergency safety arrangements for Amarnath Yatra

Preparations are underway for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra 2024 and to this end, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu, Anand Jain, convened a high-level meeting on Friday to review the arrangements.

 

9:58 AM

PM Modi and Italy PM Meloni click selfie on sidelines of G7 Summit

9:52 AM

Pune Porsche case: Aunt of accused files plea seeking release of juvenile

Pune Porsche crash: A paternal aunt of the minor accused in the Pune Porsche car crash case has moved the Bombay High Court, claiming that the teenager's detention was "illegal" and sought his immediate release.