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Arvind Kejriwal’s Wait Grows Longer As Delhi Court Reserves Verdict On Bail

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Thursday reserved the order on jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea as well as his application seeking permission for his wife to be present during his medical examination by the Medical Board in the money laundering case connected to the Delhi Excise Policy scam. The court today concluded hearing arguments from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Aam Aadmi Party chief's councel. Yesterday, the court had said that it will not reserve verdict in the case as it is a high profile case.   Source link
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Patna HC Scraps 65% Reservations For Backward Classes, EBCs, SCs & STs

The Patna High Court on Thursday set aside Bihar government's two laws that increased the reservation for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes from 50% to 65%.  The high court set aside the Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (Amendment) Act, 2023 and The Bihar (In admission in Educational Institutions) Reservation (Amendment) Act, 2023 as ultra vires and violative of equality clause under Articles 14, 15 and 16, the Bar and Bench reported. According to the report, the judgment was delivered by Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice Harish Kumar on a batch of petitions challenging the amendments brought in by the Bihar legislature in 2023. The Bihar government led by Chief Minister Niti...
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UGC-NET June Exam Cancelled, Tests To Be Conducted Afresh, CBI Probe Initiated: Edu Ministry

UGC-NET Exam Cancelled: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the cancellation of the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination amid serious concerns over the integrity of the examination process. The decision, backed by the Ministry of Education, comes after the University Grants Commission (UGC) received alarming inputs from the National Cyber Crime Threat Analytics Unit of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). In an official statement, the Ministry of Education disclosed, "The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination in OMR (pen and paper) mode on 18th June, 2024, in two shifts across different cities of the country. On 19th June, 2024, the UGC received certain inputs from the I4C under the Ministry of Home A...
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Jammu-Kashmir: 2 Terrorists Killed In Baramulla Encounter As Police & Army’s Joint Op Underway

In a fierce encounter that erupted in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Wednesday, two terrorists are believed to have been killed while two security personnel sustained injuries. Two terrorists "eliminated" in the ongoing Hadipora-Baramulla encounter, the Indian Army's Chinar Corps informed on X. The operation commenced in the Watergam area of Baramulla district early Wednesday morning, following intelligence inputs regarding the presence of militants. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation, which escalated into an encounter when the terrorists opened fire on the troops. OP HADIPORA, #Sopore On specific intelligence input regarding presence of terrorists, a Joint Operation was launched by #IndianArmy & @JmuKmrPolice tod...
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Delhi: 1 Dead As Gun Shots Fired At Eatery In Rajouri Garden, Police Launch Probe

A man lost his life after being shot multiple times at Burger King in Delhi's Rajouri Garden. The incident occurred at the food joint located in J Block, where the victim received several bullet wounds, Delhi Police reported on Tuesday. Police and the Crime Team arrived at the scene and formed special teams to gather information and review CCTV footage, news agency ANI reported police as informing. An official reported that the victim was accompanied by an individual who fled the scene as soon as the firing began, as per news agency PTI.   #BREAKING | दिल्ली के राजौरी गार्डन में हुई फायरिंग, बर्गर किंग में बैठे शख्स को मारी गोली@journosnehlata | @i_manojverma https://t.co/smwhXURgtc#Delhi #Crime #DelhiPolice #Firing #RajouriGarden pic.twitter.com/b...
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Bihar: Portion Of Padariya Bridge Collapses In Araria Before Inauguration — WATCH

A portion of a bridge on the Bakra River collapsed in Bihar's Araria on Monday. The construction of the Padariya bridge, connecting Araria's Sikhti block and Kursakatta block had resumed at a cost of Rs 12 crores, news agency IANS reported. VIDEO | A portion of a bridge on Bakra river collapses in Bihar's Araria. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/hiLnY8NNfl — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 18, 2024 More details about the incident are awaited. Bihar, Araria: The Padariya bridge, connecting Araria's Sikhti block and Kursakatta block, got submerged in the river during its construction. The construction of the bridge to connect the river to the bank resumed at a cost of 12 crores pic.twitter.com/dPv4brMTXa — IANS ...
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Priyanka Gandhi To Contest From Wayanad, Rahul Keeps Raebareli

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge announced on Monday that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, while Rahul Gandhi will retain the Raebareli seat. This decision comes as Rahul Gandhi is required to vacate one of the two seats he won in the recent elections. During a press conference, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge stated, “Our leader Rahul Gandhi was elected from two Lok Sabha seats. As per rules, he will have to vacate one seat and continue on one seat. Since tomorrow is the last date, we have decided that Rahul Gandhi should keep his Raebareli seat, since it has been very close to the family for a long time.” “He has received love from the people of Wayanad, and people there want him to retain the seat but the rul...
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Kanchenjunga Express Accident: Death Toll Rises To 15, Vaishnaw Says Rescue Ops Over — Updates

Kanchenjunga Express Accident: In a deadly incident on Monday morning, at least 15 passengers lost their lives and 60 others sustained injuries when three rear coaches of the stationary Sealdah-bound Kanchenjunga Express derailed after a goods train collided with it in West Bengal's Darjeeling district. The accident occurred near Rangapani station, approximately 30 km from North Bengal's New Jalpaiguri station. The injured were taken to the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital. ALSO READ | 'Modi Ruined Railways': Opposition Demands Ashwini Vaishnaw's Resignation Over Kanchenjunga Express Accident Kanchenjunga Express Accident: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says 'Rescue Ops Completed', Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Slams Govt While a seni...
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US: 2 Dead, Multiple Injured As Shooting Mars Juneteenth Celebration In Texas

Texas Park Shooting: At least two people were killed and several others injured in a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock, Texas, on Saturday night. The incident occurred at Old Settlers Park during an event attended by a large crowd, according to Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks, CNN reported. The altercation erupted between the two groups, culminating in gunfire. "Someone produced a gun and began to fire," Chief Banks said during a news conference, as quoted by CNN's report. As a result, multiple victims were struck. Officers present at the event promptly responded and administered aid. As of early Sunday morning, no suspects were in custody, and it remained unclear how many individuals were involved in the shooting. "This is an ongoin...
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NEET-UG Paper Leaked 24 Hrs Before Exam For Nearly Rs 32 Lakhs: Accused In Bihar Confess

In the latest developments pertaining to the controversy over the NEET exam, the accused in the NEET exam rigging case have confessed to a paper leak. The copy of the confession by the accused who were arrested in Bihar has surfaced. According to the copy of the confession in possession with ABP News, the paper was leaked a day before the NEET exam.  #BREAKING | NEET परीक्षा धांधली मामले में आरोपियों ने पेपर लीक की बात कबूल की - abp न्यूज़ के पास कबूलनामे की EXCLUSIVE कॉपी @awdheshkmishra | https://t.co/smwhXURgtc #NEET #Neetexam #Scam #BreakingNews #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/N097h2zHdl — ABP News (@ABPNews) June 16, 2024 The paper was leaked for an amount of Rs 30 to 32 lakh, as per the confession. In the statement, accused Sikandar accep...
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G7 Summit: PM Modi Shares A Hug With US President Joe Biden, Shakes Hands With Canada’s Trudeau

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a significant impact at the G7 Outreach session on Friday, engaging in crucial bilateral meetings and addressing key global issues. During the summit, PM Modi shared a warm hug with US President Joe Biden and exchanged handshakes with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “It's always a pleasure to meet @POTUS @JoeBiden. India and USA will keep working together to further global good," PM Modi expressed on X (formerly Twitter). It's always a pleasure to meet @POTUS @JoeBiden. India and USA will keep working together to further global good. 🇮🇳🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Xzyvp5cLCq — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 14, 2024 Met Canadian PM @JustinTrudeau at the G7 Summit. pic.twitter.com/e67ajADDWi — Nar...
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G7 Summit: PM Modi Highlights India’s AI Strategy, Calls For Collective Efforts To Usher In ‘Gr

G7 Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India's pioneering role in formulating a national strategy in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emphasised a human-centric approach toward a better future at the G7 Outreach session on Friday. Speaking at the luxurious Borgo Egnazia resort, PM Modi reiterated India's commitment to international governance in AI, a principle stressed during the G-20 Summit hosted by India last year. "India is among the first few countries to formulate a national strategy in Artificial Intelligence," he said at the G7 Outreach session, as quoted by news agency PTI. "It is our resolve to build a developed India by 2047; our commitment is that no section of society should be left behind," PM Modi declared, highlighting India...
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India Believes Way To Peace Is Through Dialogue And Diplomacy: PM Modi Tells Ukraine’s Zelensky

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that India continues to advocate for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. PM Modi conveyed this message during a bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy in Apulia, where the 50th G7 Summit is being held. "Had a very productive meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. India is eager to further cement bilateral relations with Ukraine. Regarding the ongoing hostilities, reiterated that India believes in a human-centric approach and believes that the way to peace is through dialogue and diplomacy,” said Modi after the meeting. "The leaders reviewed the bilateral relationship and exchanged views on the situatio...
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Ajit Doval To Continue As NSA, PK Mishra’s Tenure Extended As Principal Secretary To PM

Ajit Doval has been retained as the National Security Advisor in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office, while Pramod Kumar Mishra will continue as Principal Secretary.  With PM Narendra Modi reappointing PK Mishra as Principal Secretary and Ajit Doval as NSA, the two bureaucrats have become the longest-serving advisors to the Prime Minister. Moreover, former IAS officers Amit Khare and Tarun Kapoor will also continue in their posts to advisers to the prime minister. Ajit Doval became NSA for the first time in May 2014 soon after PM Modi assumed office in his first term. Doval, a 1968 batch IPS officer, is a renowned counter-terrorism expert and an expert on nuclear issues. He has served in Punjab as IB's operational chief. PK Mishra was appointed as Pr...
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Ex-K’taka CM BS Yediyurappa To Face Arrest In POCSO Case As Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant

A special court in Bengaluru on Thursday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against against former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in connection with POCSO case against him. On March 14, a 17-year-old girl's mother had filed a complaint alleging molestation of her daughter by the ex-Karnataka CM and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa at the Sadashivanagar police station. Following the complaint, the Bengaluru police charged the former CM under the POCSO Act and IPC Section 354A (sexual harassment). A Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO was filed against the senior BJP leader alleging that he molested a 17-year-old girl. The police have issued a non-bailable warrant against him. On Wednesday, the state CID summoned Yediyurappa to ap...
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India To Participate In Global Peace Summit In Switzerland, Says Foreign Secretary Kwatra

India is set to participate in the Global Peace Summit on Ukraine in Switzerland, which is scheduled to take place on June 15-16, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Wednesday. The Global Peace Summit will be held on June 15-16 at Bürgenstock Hotel above Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. Kwatra said India will be participating in the summit at “an appropriate level”. Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his conversation with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had said “India would continue to do everything within its means to support a peaceful solution”. In October 2022, India and Ukraine have decided to work together in implementing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s 10-point peace formula proposed by him during the G7 Summit. The objective of t...
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Delhi Water Crisis: What Action Have You Taken On Tanker Mafia? SC Pulls Up AAP Govt

Delhi Water Crisis: The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Delhi government over its failure to tackle the tanker mafia operating in the national capital. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government however blamed the BJP and said that they all are BJP tankers. The Supreme Court also pulled up the AAP government for concealing documents in their petition. However, the Delhi government maintained that the Haryana government is obstructing water to Delhi. The court ordered that the Delhi government should file an affidavit by 4 PM today as to what measures it has taken to control wastage of water in Delhi and tackle tanker mafia. The court will resume hearing the matter tomorrow. The Supreme Court also pulled up the Himachal government over the excess water...
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US President Joe Biden’s Son Hunter Convicted For Lying About Drug Use To Illegally Buy Gun

US President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, was convicted by a jury on Tuesday for lying about his drug use to illegally purchase a firearm. This landmark verdict, delivered by a 12-member jury in a Wilmington federal court, marks the first instance of a sitting U.S. president’s child being convicted of a crime. Hunter Biden, 54, showed little emotion as the verdict was read, lightly nodding his head. He was seen patting his lawyer, Abbe Lowell, on the back and embracing another member of his legal team, news agency Reuters reported. The judge has not yet set a date for sentencing, but indicated it would typically occur within 120 days, placing it just ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, Reuters' report stated. The sentencing guidelines for t...
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Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima, 9 Others Killed In Plane Crash, Prez Chakwera Confirms

 Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others were tragically killed in a plane crash, President Lazarus Chakwera confirmed on Tuesday. The military aircraft carrying Chilima, 51, disappeared on Monday after it failed to land in the northern city of Mzuzu due to bad weather and was instructed to return to the capital, Lilongwe. The wreckage was discovered in a mountainous area in the north of the country after an exhaustive search lasting over a day. There were no survivors, news agency AFP reported. Malawi President Chakwera made the confirmation during a live address on state television. Chakwera made the solemn announcement during a live address on state television, expressing the nation's grief. "Words cannot describe how heartbreaking this...
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‘Approach Registry, CJI’: SC Bench Refuses To Entertain Fresh Pleas Against NEET-UG Results

The Supreme Court vacation bench on Tuesday refused to entertain mentioning of fresh petitions for urgent hearing in the matter pertaining to discrepancies in the NEET-UG results 2024. The top court is yet to hear the listed petition seeking cancellation and re-examination over allegations of paper leak today. Advocate J Sai Deepak mentioned a fresh petition challenging the NEET results today before the vacation bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin Amanullah. Several separate petitions have been filed in the top court over the 'grace marks' granted to more than 1500 students over delay during exam. The top court vacation bench refused to club these petitions mentioned today along with the listed plea against NEET-UG results that is to be heard ...
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AAP Gets Last Opportunity From SC To Vacate Party Office On Delhi HC’s Land By August 10

In a big relief for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Supreme Court on Monday extended the time till August 10, 2024 to vacate its Delhi office which is situated in the plot allotted in Rouse Avenue for expansion of the Delhi judiciary. As per Supreme Court's previous order, AAP had to vacate its current party office by June 15. This came after the top court noted that AAP's party office stands on land alotted for expansion of Delhi High Court. Today the court extended that deadline to August 10. Earlier, the top court had set the deadline of June 15 for AAP to vacate the party office in Delhi. Today, the apex court allowed an application filed by AAP seeking an extension of time as a last opportunity. On June 5, the Delhi High Court held that the Aam Aadmi...
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Modi Cabinet 3.0: 19 Cabinet Ministers Retain Berth, 33 First-Timers In NDA Govt’s Third Term

Modi Cabinet 3.0: Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister on Sunday for a record-equalling third term, leading a 72-member Union Council of Ministers. The new cabinet, a blend of youth and experience, underscores the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) emphasis on continuity while rewarding key allies. Notably, 34 ministers from his outgoing council of ministers including as many as 19 with Cabinet berths retained their positions. Senior BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S. Jaishankar, all from the Modi 2.0 cabinet, were among those taking the oath at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of secrecy and office to Modi and 30 Cabinet ministers, five Ministers of Stat...
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J-K: At Least 9 Dead As Bus With Pilgrims Plunges Into Gorge In Reasi After Suspected Terror At

A bus carrying pilgrims to the Shiv Khori temple met with a tragic fate on Sunday as it plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. The incident occurred after suspected terrorists opened fire on the bus, causing it to veer off the road. According to initial reports, the bus, en route to the Shiv Khori temple, came under attack in Teryath village in Poni area, news agency PTI reported. The attack resulted in the bus plummeting into the gorge.   According to news agency ANI, Superintendent of Police Reasi Mohita Sharma confirmed that at least nine people died and 33 were injured in the accident. "Initial reports suggest that terrorists fired upon the passenger bus going from Shiv Khori to Katra. Due to the firing, the bus driver lost ...
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Chandrasekhar Announces ‘Curtains Down’ On 18-Yr Public Service, Tharoor Suggests ‘Another Crac

BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced the end of his nearly two-decade-long journey in public service. Chandrasekhar, who served with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Team Modi 2.0 for three years, expressed gratitude to those who supported him throughout his tenure. However, he acknowledged that his journey ended as a candidate who lost an election. In a post on X, Chandrasekhar said, "Today curtains down on my 18-year stint of public service, of which 3 years I had the privilege to serve with PM @narendramodi ji's Team Modi 2.0. I certainly didn't intend to end my 18 years of public service as a candidate who lost an Election, but that's how it's turned out." Chandrasekhar extended his thanks to all those he met and those who supported him, especially hig...
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Sonia Gandhi Named Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson: ‘Modi Lost Right To Leadership’

Sonia Gandhi has been unanimously re-elected as the Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) during a meeting held in the Central Hall of Parliament today. The proposal was put forth by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and seconded by senior party leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Tariq Anwar, and K Sudhakaran. Addressing the CPP, Sonia Gandhi labelled the recent Lok Sabha election results as a "political and moral defeat" for Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, asserting that he has lost the moral right to leadership. Speaking to newly elected MPs in the Central Hall of Parliament, Gandhi condemned the Prime Minister for planning to be sworn in again on Sunday without acknowledging the perceived failure, news agency PTI reported. Sonia Gandhi ...
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‘18th Lok Sabha Is House Of Youthful Energy’: PM-Designate Modi Stakes Claim To Form Govt

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi is poised to begin his third consecutive term after being chosen as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) parliamentary party. In an energetic statement, Modi emphasised the youthful vigour of the newly elected 18th Lok Sabha, reflecting the aspirations of a nation moving towards the centenary of its independence in 2047. Addressing the media, Modi remarked, "This 18th Lok Sabha is a House of new energy, youthful energy; people have given the NDA government one more chance." He highlighted the significance of this election, being the first after the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', a celebration of 75 years of independence. "This is the first election after 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'. This 18th Lok Sabha is ...
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