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Agartala grapples with severe flash floods following incessant monsoon rains, disrupting normal life and prompting the displacement of over 6000 residents. The Chief Minister is monitoring the situation, while the administration has opened relief camps. IMD forecasts continued heavy rainfall, raising concerns about further flooding, landslides, and potential disruptions across Tripura.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet the family of Shubham Dwivedi, killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, during his Kanpur visit on May 30, following a request from MP Ramesh Awasthi. The family seeks martyr status for Shubham, who was tragically killed in the attack. They hope the Prime Minister will grant their request, honouring Shubham's memory.
Russia is urging India to revive the Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral mechanism, following the resolution of the India-China border standoff in Ladakh. Sergey Lavrov believes that an understanding has been reached between India and China to ease border tensions, making it an opportune time to restart the RIC troika.
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has refuted Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's allegations of his wife's ISI connection, dismissing it as a fabricated story. Sarma claims Gogoi has ties with the Pakistani establishment and promises to reveal evidence after an investigation. Gogoi questions the timing of the accusations, while Sarma welcomes Gogoi's admission of visiting Pakistan.
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In the Panchkula mass suicide case, police are awaiting Praveen Mittal's handwriting samples to authenticate the suicide note, crucial for ruling out foul play. Investigators have requested handwriting samples from Mittal's bank, but the bank is yet to provide the necessary documents, delaying the forensic analysis.
Tejashwi Yadav addressed his brother Tej Pratap's Facebook post confessing a 12-year relationship amidst divorce proceedings, stating the party disapproves but respects his autonomy. Lalu Prasad Yadav subsequently expelled Tej Pratap from the RJD for six years, citing disregard for moral values and family principles. The expulsion follows Tej Pratap's troubled marriage to Aishwarya Rai and ongoing divorce battle.
In Palghar, a 17-year-old girl accidentally shot herself in the neck with her 18-year-old boyfriend's illegal firearm at a Kelwa homestay. The girl is in critical condition, and police have arrested the boyfriend, charging him with kidnap, attempted murder, and violations of the Arms Act. Authorities are investigating whether the homestay followed proper check-in procedures, given the girl's minor status.