British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron recently met with Jammu and Kashmir's chief minister, Omar Abdullah, in New Delhi, accompanied by her team. While the CM's office acknowledged the meeting on X, details remained undisclosed. A National Conference spokesperson described it as a courtesy call.
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In a politically motivated attack, two Minnesota lawmakers were shot in their homes early Saturday. Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman was killed, while State Senator John Hoffman was wounded. Authorities are conducting a statewide manhunt for the suspect, who may have impersonated a police officer. The shootings have shocked the political community amid rising threats against elected officials.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh urged PM Modi to convene an all-party meeting to address discrepancies between Indian and US accounts regarding discussions during the G7 Summit, particularly concerning Trump's mediation claims on India and Pakistan. Ramesh questioned PM Modi's silence and criticized Donald Trump's invitation to Pakistan's army chief Munir.
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Australia captain Pat Cummins starred with the ball and Alex Carey made valuable runs following a dramatic collapse as the holders retained the advantage in the World Test Championship final against South Africa on Thursday. The Proteas had resumed on Thursday at 43-4, battling to put enough runs on the board.
Following pressure from fishing communities, police have filed a case against the owner, master, and crew of the MSC Elsa 3, which sank off Alappuzha in May. The FIR cites rash navigation and mishandling of hazardous cargo, leading to environmental damage and economic losses. The sunken vessel released hazardous materials, posing a threat to marine ecosystems and navigation.
Bengaluru police apprehended S Madan, 37, for allegedly kissing two women in Pulakeshinagar. The incident occurred on June 6. One victim reported the man accosted and kissed her in Milton Park. He then repeated the act on another woman nearby. Police used CCTV footage to trace Madan to his residence in Banasawadi. He is now in judicial custody.
In a historic moment, 120 tribal students from Gadchiroli embarked on their first-ever airplane journey. Their destination was the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) headquarters in Bengaluru. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis encouraged the students to dream big and pursue careers in science and technology. The initiative aimed to inspire scientific ambition among underprivileged children.
Manish Sisodia, a senior AAP leader, appeared before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on June 20 for questioning regarding the alleged Delhi classroom construction scam. The ACB is investigating irregularities and a large-scale scam involving inflated costs in the construction of classrooms and school buildings. Sisodia's questioning, conducted with an independent witness, lasted from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm.
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