The Shani Shingnapur shrine trust in Maharashtra dismissed 167 employees, citing non-performance and absenteeism. A significant portion, 68% of those laid off, were Muslims. This action followed threats from a Hindu group demanding the removal of non-Hindus from the shrine's workforce, though the trust denies any discriminatory intent, stating the dismissals were disciplinary.
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Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has urged Home Minister Amit Shah for a CBI investigation into the disappearance of an Indore couple in Meghalaya. While Raja Rajuvanshi was found dead, his wife, Sonam, remains missing, prompting a murder investigation. Despite challenging weather, extensive search operations involving multiple agencies are underway to locate Sonam, with drones being deployed to aid the efforts.
The Kerala High Court has issued a notice to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, requesting her response to a petition challenging her election from the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency. BJP candidate Navya Haridas filed the petition, alleging corrupt practices and non-disclosure of properties in Priyanka's election affidavit. The court admitted the petition and scheduled a further hearing in August.
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner tragically crashed near Ahmedabad, marking the model's first fatal incident and raising safety concerns. The crash revives memories of past battery issues that grounded the fleet in 2013. Despite a strong safety record and numerous warning systems, this event casts a shadow over the Dreamliner's reputation.
In Bengaluru, Harini R, a 33-year-old woman, was found murdered in a hotel room. Police have arrested Yashas, 25, her alleged lover, in connection with the crime. Harini, married with two children, had been in an extramarital affair with Yashas. The murder occurred after Harini told Yashas she could no longer continue the relationship.
SpaceX has postponed the Axiom-4 mission, which includes India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, to June 11 due to unfavorable weather conditions. The Falcon-9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft are ready at Kennedy Space Centre. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan and a team are in the US for the launch, optimistic about the new date.
Israel claimed aerial freedom over Tehran after a large-scale strike involving over 70 fighter jets, targeting Iran's nuclear program and military sites. The operation, which lasted over two hours, aimed to dismantle Iran's military and nuclear capabilities, asserting that Tehran is now exposed to Israeli strikes. Israel stated the strikes will delay Iran's nuclear program by years.
Delhi is experiencing a severe heatwave. The temperature felt like 51.9 degrees Celsius. The weather department issued a red alert for Thursday. A yellow alert is in place for Friday. Rain and thunderstorms are expected on Friday. Respite from the heat is anticipated from June 13. Moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea will bring relief.
Diageo is considering selling a part of its stake in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricket team. The team's value may beestimated at $2 billion. Diageo is consulting advisors on a potential stake sale.
Goa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, bowing to pressure from coastal MLAs, has assured that cab aggregators like Ola and Uber will not be permitted in the state. This decision comes despite the notification of draft aggregator guidelines.