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3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Manipur's Chandel

Asian News International | Sunday June 02, 2024, Chandel

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter Scale struck Manipur's Chandel in the early hours of Sunday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

Kuwait's Emir Names Former PM As New Crown Prince: Report

Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 02, 2024, Kuwait City

Kuwait's emir on Saturday named a new crown prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled al-Hamad al-Sabah, state media reported, just six months after taking over the throne and weeks after suspending parliament.

Major Fire Breaks Out In Mumbai High-Rise, Many Feared Stranded

Press Trust of India | Sunday June 02, 2024, Mumbai

Several people are feared stranded in a high-rise in south Mumbai's Byculla area as a major fire erupted in the multi-story tower around midnight, a civic official said.

Police Stop Bid To Set Up Market In Area Where Buildings Razed In Manipur's Churachandpur

NDTV News Desk | Sunday June 02, 2024, Imphal/Guwahati

A group of people who tried to forcibly occupy a flattened residential area in Manipur's Kuki-dominated hill district Churachandpur were stopped by the police before matters escalated, sources said on Saturday.

Children Sedentary For 6 Hours A Day At High Risk Of Fatty Liver Disease: Study

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday June 02, 2024, New York

Kids who are sedentary for more than six waking hours a day have a significantly increased risk of severe fatty liver disease and liver cirrhosis by young adulthood, a new study warned on Saturday.

Bangladeshi Man Was Lost In India For Years, A Cyclone Helped Him Get Found

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday June 02, 2024, Kolkata

Cyclonic storm Remal, which ravaged parts of India and Bangladesh recently, came as a blessing in disguise for at least one family. A man, presumed dead by his family in Bangladesh, was traced to West Bengal during the evacuation.

After Liquor And Meat, Jammu And Kashmir's Katra Bans Tobacco Products

Press Trust of India | Saturday June 01, 2024, Jammu

The Jammu and Kashmir administration Saturday banned the sale, possession and consumption of cigarettes and other tobacco products in the holy town of Katra, which houses the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, officials said.

Gunshots Fired At Bihar BJP MP's Convoy In Patliputra, He Files Police Complaint

Press Trust of India | Saturday June 01, 2024, Patna

BJP MP Ram Kripal Yadav on Saturday lodged a complaint with the police, alleging that his cavalcade was attacked by supporters of the RJD after polling got over in the Patliputra Lok Sabha constituency.

<i>'Ab Ki Baar 400 Paar'</i> Could Be Real For NDA, Predict 3 Exit Polls

'Ab Ki Baar 400 Paar' Could Be Real For NDA, Predict 3 Exit Polls

NDTV News Desk | Saturday June 01, 2024, New Delhi

During the entire election season, the BJP stood by its target of 400 Lok Sabha seats for the NDA in the face of relentless mocking by the opposition. If three exit polls are to be believed, the ruling party is going to have the last laugh.

Sunita Williams' 3rd Mission To Space Called Off Minutes Before Lift-Off

Written by Pallava Bagla | Saturday June 01, 2024, New Delhi

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, the poster girl for women aspiring to fly into space, was set to reach for the skies again today in a brand-new spacecraft, but it did not happen as planned.

"Exit Polls Deeply Unscientific, Have Sense Of Reality On Ground": Shashi Tharoor

Asian News International | Saturday June 01, 2024, New Delhi

After the exit polls predicted a third straight win for the BJP, including a huge gain in the south, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor termed the predictions "deeply unscientific" and said they are instead interested in the votes of people.

Corruption Devalues Human Rights, Undermines Justice, Liberty: Delhi Court

Asian News International | Saturday June 01, 2024, New Delhi

The Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday awarded a 4-year jail sentence to DDA's former Assistant Director and his co-accused after conviction in a corruption case.

3 Children Of Family Die, 9 Sick After Eating Mushrooms In Meghalaya

Press Trust of India | Saturday June 01, 2024, Shillong

Three children of a family died and nine others fell ill after allegedly consuming wild mushrooms in Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills district, officials said on Saturday.

Extra Security For Bengal, Andhra Pradesh After Counting Of Votes, Say Sources

NDTV News Desk | Saturday June 01, 2024, New Delhi

The Election Commission has arranged for massive security during counting and after, for two states that have made headlines with poll-related violence.

Odisha Confirms 9 Deaths Due To Heatstroke, 81 Other Cases Under Scrutiny

Press Trust of India | Saturday June 01, 2024, Bhubaneswar

The Odisha government on Saturday confirmed the deaths of nine persons due to sunstroke so far, while the investigation into 81 more casualties suspected to be linked to heat-related illness is currently underway.