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4 Accused In Renuka Swamy Murder Case Taken To Crime Scene

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday June 12, 2024, Bengaluru

Four accused linked to the murder of Renuka Swamy - the 33-year-old man who allegedly sent obscene text messages to Kannda actor Pavithra Gowda, and was then found dead in Bengaluru on Sunday - were this morning taken to the crime scene.

How Insurance Helped 46,000 Women Avoid Deadly Work In Scorching Heat

Akshat Rathi, Bloomberg | Wednesday June 12, 2024

In Ahmedabad, temperatures climbed above 43C (109F) every day between May 19 and May 25, creating deadly hot working conditions for many of the labourers who keep the local economy humming.

Fizzling Monsoon Can Prolong Heatwave In Northern India: Report

Reuters | Wednesday June 12, 2024, Mumbai

The monsoon rains have lost momentum after covering western regions ahead of schedule, and their arrival in northern and central states could be delayed, extending a heatwave in the grain-growing plains, two senior weather officials told Reuters.

Kannada Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa Arrested In Murder Case: 5 Facts

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Wednesday June 12, 2024

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has been arrested from his farmhouse in Karnataka's Mysuru in connection with a murder case.

How 'Power Star' Pawan Kalyan Helped NDA Sweep Andhra Pradesh Polls

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Aditi Gautam | Wednesday June 12, 2024, New Delhi/Hyderabad

Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan took oath as a minister in Chandrababu's Naidu cabinet today. Mr Naidu - who emerged as a kingmaker after the BJP fell short of the majority in Lok Sabha elections - has returned as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh f

Maharashtra Man Kills Son, 9, By Stuffing Paper Ball In Mouth, Choking Him

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2024, Thane, Maharashtra

A 59-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his nine-year-old son by stuffing a paper ball into his mouth and choking him in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said today.

Watch: Chandrababu Naidu's Special Moment With PM Modi After Oath

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday June 12, 2024, Vijayawada

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chandrababu Naidu shared a special moment after the Telugu leader was this morning sworn in as the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister for the fourth time.

India Ranks 129th On Global Gender Gap Index, Iceland Leads The World

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2024, New Delhi

India has slipped two places on the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap index to 129th place, while Iceland retained its top position in the rankings published today.

On Delhi Water Crisis, Supreme Court Wants To Know Waste Control Measures

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday June 12, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court has asked the Delhi government to list action taken to control the wastage of water as the national capital faces a water crisis.

Supreme Court Pulls Up AAP Government In Delhi Over Water Crisis, Tanker Mafia

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court today came down heavily on the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi over the prevalence of tanker mafia and water wastage in the city, and asked what measures it has taken against them.

Moments Before Kathua Attack, Terrorists Went Door-To-Door, Asked For Water

Reported by Nazir Masoodi, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Wednesday June 12, 2024, Jammu

Two terrorists who opened fire in a village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district last evening had gone door-to-door asking for water, the police said while sharing chilling details of the terror attack.

First Parliament Session After Lok Sabha Polls From June 24 To July 3

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2024, New Delhi

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will begin on June 24 for oath or affirmation of the newly elected members, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday.

Telangana Snooping Chargesheet: 1,200 Phones Tapped, No BRS Leader Named

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Wednesday June 12, 2024, Hyderabad

Over 1,200 phones were tapped and the accused, some of them top police officers, tried to destroy evidence by damaging storage devices, Hyderabad police have said in its chargesheet in the Telangana phone tapping case that raised a political storm.

Nitin Gadkari Assumes Charge As Transport Minister

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday June 12, 2024, New Delhi

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that India will be equipped with world-class, modern infrastructure at an accelerated pace.

Norway Envoy Shares Yoga Pics, Calls It India's "Greatest Gift" To World

Asian News International | Wednesday June 12, 2024, New Delhi

Agreeing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that yoga unites millions of people across the globe, Norwegian Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener has termed it as one of India's greatest gifts to the world.