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A Bhopal district court on Saturday sent Samarth Singh, husband of model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma and the prime accused in her alleged suicide case, to seven days of police remand. He was produced before the court amid tight security after being brought from Jabalpur
Bhubaneswar airport has launched Ebola surveillance measures, including mandatory thermal screening and travel history checks for international passengers, after the WHO declared the outbreak in parts of Africa a global public health emergency
The state-run oil marketing company clarified that the issues being witnessed at select retail outlets are localised and short-term in nature, and that fuel stocks across most parts of the country remain stable
According to police, the workers were standing on a swing-like platform suspended inside the well while installing a horizontal-boring machine when the structure snapped and plunged into the well, causing all three to fall
With the latest revision, the retail price of CNG in Delhi has risen from Rs 80.09 per kg to Rs 81.09 per kg, according to Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL)
Fadnavis issued a stern warning against the black-marketing of fuel in the name of farmers, noting that some parts of the state had witnessed a sudden 20 to 30 per cent spike in fuel sales
Seth Hiralal Saraswati Prashala announced immediate action against lecturer Manisha Sanjay Havaldar after her arrest and said it would fully cooperate with the ongoing probe being conducted by central agencies
Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday that his son`s wedding was not good timing because of a thing called Iran and other things.
The flight, which was scheduled to land at Shirdi Airport on Friday, was forced to divert as adverse weather conditions persisted in the region, disrupting normal flight operations
Trump said the US military had inflicted major damage on Iran and warned that Washington would not allow Tehran to develop nuclear weapons
Rubio was received by senior officials upon arrival and is expected to travel across multiple Indian cities, including Agra and Jaipur, during the visit
The theme of this meeting is Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-centered International System
The latest revision marks the third increase in retail fuel prices within 10 days, amid continued pressure from rising global crude oil rates and geopolitical tensions in West Asia
The IMD stated that heatwave conditions are likely in isolated areas of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh from May 22 to May 28
Authorities determined her continued presence undermined US foreign policy objectives toward Cuba, citing her role as sister of Ania Guillermina Lastres Morera, Executive President of the military-controlled conglomerate GAESA
He also asserted that the government is committed to ensuring that the re-test scheduled to be held on June 21 remains 100 per cent error-free
It holds Chinas largest contiguous coalfield, with 390 billion tons of reserves 7 per cent of the national total capable of sustaining Chinas energy needs for a century
Yana Lantratova, Russias Human Rights Commissioner, said that 86 teenagers aged 14 to 18 had been asleep inside the hostel belonging to Luhansk Pedagogical Universitys Starobilsk college when Ukrainian drones attacked it during the night
A new analysis of crystals formed inside one of the bones shows that the site dates back to an ice age 146,000 years ago, challenging the idea that creativity at the site emerged during warmer, more abundant times
The skin-like device uses arrays of organic electrochemical transistors to perform neuromorphic computing while remaining flexible enough to bend and stretch with human tissue
The discovery gives Western nations a predictive roadmap for hunting for domestic supplies and securing tech independence
If a system is created where authorities act immediately when an illegal structure pops up, situations would rarely reach a stage where the razing of large-scale encroachments is necessary
Continuous construction debris dumping has transformed a green patch into a hillock-like structure, say vigilantes, in this case environmentalists and residents
Naqvi landed in Tehran on Wednesday on an unannounced visit, his second in less than a week, aiming to reduce the differences between Tehran and Washington. He has already met the top Iranian leadership, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran`s interior minister, and other senior officials
A 43-year-old hotel owner was allegedly murdered in Maharashtras Parli Vaijnath over a financial dispute. Police said one accused slit the victims throat with an accomplice and later called his son to confess
Satirical social media platform Cockroach Janata Party has launched an online campaign demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhans resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy
Crowds in Bangladesh are flocking to see an albino buffalo nicknamed Donald Trump for its striking blond combover. The viral animal is set to be sacrificed during Eid al-Adha, drawing fans despite the owners efforts to limit crowds
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism and elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership during talks in New Delhi. The leaders discussed cooperation in trade, defence, maritime security, technology, education and India-EU engagement
The Supreme Court questioned the continued grant of reservation benefits to children of economically and educationally advanced families within backward classes, observing that social mobility follows empowerment
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, told a bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant that, keeping in view the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case and by not treating it as a precedent to be followed in other matters, the government has decided to bring them back
According to the official notification, the revised holiday will apply to all Central government administrative offices functioning in the national capital region
An 2024 social media post by Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke thanking AAP leader Manish Sisodia and declaring No distance will ever weaken my commitment to AAP has resurfaced gone viral
Radhakrishnan secured 101 votes in the election held in the Assembly, comfortably defeating candidates fielded by the opposition parties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held delegation-level talks in New Delhi focusing on trade, investment, defence, technology, AI and regional cooperation. The visit comes amid efforts to strengthen India-Cyprus ties and deepen India-EU engagement
SBI employees threatened a nationwide strike from May 25 over recruitment shortages, outsourcing concerns, pension issues and employee board representation demands
The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in southern Kerala and issued an orange alert for Alappuzha district, along with yellow alerts in six other districts. Authorities have warned of possible flash floods, waterlogging, traffic disruptions and isolated landslides in several parts of the state
Reacting to the viral movement, Raut said, The government, which conducted Operation Sindoor, has got scared of the Cockroach Janta Party. It is scared of the youth, that too those who are lazy and unemployed
The Higher Education Director of Tripura stated that this move was taken in the interest of the students, summer vacation for 26 days for all colleges, technical and professional institutions under the department`s control
The Court granted interim bail from 7 am on June 1 till 5 pm on June 3 on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh; The Court directed that Khalid shall remain within the NCR region, stay at his residence and visit only the hospital during the period of interim release
The apex bar body has proposed filling the 10 per cent co-option quota by selecting women candidates who secured the highest number of votes among those not elected, rather than through subjective appointments
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the visit reflects continued high-level engagement among Quad partners and their shared commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region
The 72-hour strike was announced by several transport organisations, including the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) and Chalak Shakti Union; These bodies represent truck operators, private bus owners, cab drivers, and maxi-cab drivers in the region
Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, the Delhi government warned that the sacrifice of cows, calves, camels, buffaloes and other prohibited animals is illegal and will invite criminal action. Development Minister Kapil Mishra also banned public-place sacrifices and unauthorised animal trading in the city
The cadets experienced symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness and semi-consciousness, prompting immediate hospitalisation. Health officials said the primary cause appears to be heatstroke linked to extreme temperatures and strenuous outdoor activities
A party councillor, who did not wish to be named, said the main agenda is to discuss the evolving situation; The party feels that the KMC bureaucratic setup is functioning independently at the behest of the Municipal Affairs & Urban Development Department and is ignoring the elected councillors, mayor and members of the mayor in council
Instagram-based satire outfit has gained over 19 million followers within a short span. Dipkes parents, based in Maharashtras Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, said they are anxious about his involvement in politics and want him to pursue a stable job instead
The Maharashtra seat fell vacant after the resignation of Sunetra Pawar on May 6. Her tenure in the Rajya Sabha was originally scheduled to continue till July 4, 2028
According to the Election Commission, the terms of 24 Rajya Sabha members elected from 10 states will expire during the June-July period, necessitating fresh elections
Earlier this week, the US Department of Defense announced that the number of US Brigade Combat Teams stationed in Europe would be reduced from four to three, bringing troop levels back to figures seen in 2021
Since 2014, substantial progress has been made in increasing farmers` income and boosting the production of high-quality agricultural produce

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