The murder of businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya takes a twist with the emergence of 'Sanjay Verma,' a possible alias used by Sonam Raghuvanshi's alleged lover, Raj Kushwaha. Police are investigating a potential financial motive linked to a major contract Raja secured. Reenactment of the crime revealed a second weapon and Sonam's presence during the attack.
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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.
Actor Kamal Haasan faced an awkward moment at a party meeting in Chennai. A man gifted him a sword on stage, leading to a brief commotion. Haasan appeared visibly displeased and asked the man to put the sword down. Meanwhile, Haasan is embroiled in a controversy in Karnataka. The Karnataka High Court addressed his remarks about the Kannada language. He claimed Kannada originated from Tamil, sparking outrage.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has declared the SSC GD Constable result 2025 on June 17, 2025, at SSC.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the online exam held from February 4 to 25 can now check their results, cut-off marks, and merit list without login. The recruitment aims to fill 53,690 vacancies. The result PDF is downloadable directly, and the final answer key and scorecards will be released shortly.
Space Minister Jitendra Singh highlighted PM Modi's unexpected reforms, including opening the space and nuclear sectors to private investment. This shift, driven by the need to augment government resources, has spurred phenomenal growth in the space economy, now valued at $8 billion and projected to reach $45 billion in the next decade.
Gautam Gambhir, the Indian cricket team's head coach, motivated the squad, including new captain Shubman Gill and debutants, during a pre-series nets session in Beckenham. He emphasised seizing the opportunity to create a memorable tour despite the absence of experienced players - Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin.
Aishwarya Toshniwal, a medical student in Akola, narrowly escaped disaster when an Air India flight crashed near her hostel. From her fifth-floor window, she witnessed the horrifying aftermath of the crash, with flames and debris everywhere.
Ramesh Bhaliya arrived in Ahmedabad to claim his younger son Ajaykumar's remains after the AI 171 plane crash, while his elder son Viswash, the sole survivor, recovers in the hospital. The brothers, British citizens originally from Diu, were in India for business. Viswash, seated near the emergency exit, survived while Ajaykumar perished shortly after takeoff.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the results of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025, held on May 25, 2025. Candidates have been shortlisted for both the Civil Services and Indian Forest Service (Main) Examinations. A submission window from June 16 to June 25 has been announced for uploading required details. Results for four candidates have been withheld. The full list and further instructions are available on the official UPSC website.
Iran has eased airspace restrictions to facilitate the evacuation of approximately 1,000 Indian nationals, primarily students, from Mashhad via charter flights. This follows relocation from Tehran after recent Israeli attacks. Operation Sindhu was launched by India to ensure the safe return of its citizens from Iran and Israel amidst escalating hostilities.
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.