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Air India Flight For Stranded Passengers In Remote Russian City Delayed

Air India Flight For Stranded Passengers In Remote Russian City Delayed

Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Wednesday June 07, 2023, New Delhi

A replacement aircraft bound for Russia's Magadan on Wednesday to fly out stranded passengers has been delayed as Air India officials are working through regulatory issues in order to operate the flight.

US Says "Monitoring" Situation After Air India Flight Diverted To Russia

US Says "Monitoring" Situation After Air India Flight Diverted To Russia

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday June 07, 2023, New Delhi

The United States on Tuesday said it is closely monitoring the situation after a San Francisco-bound Air India flight made an emergency landing in Russia.

In Late-Night Tweet, Minister Invites Protesting Wrestlers For Talks

In Late-Night Tweet, Minister Invites Protesting Wrestlers For Talks

Reported by Saurabh Shukla, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Wednesday June 07, 2023, New Delhi

The government has invited wrestlers who are protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment charges, for talks to discuss their concerns, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said.

We Have Not Withdrawn Support To Wrestlers: Rakesh Tikait

We Have Not Withdrawn Support To Wrestlers: Rakesh Tikait

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 07, 2023, New Delhi

Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait insisted that they have not withdrawn their support to the wrestlers and they have postponed the June 9 demonstration against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh only on the request of grapplers.

"He Was Under Pile Of Bodies": Harrowing Story Of Odisha Survivor's Father

"He Was Under Pile Of Bodies": Harrowing Story Of Odisha Survivor's Father

Asian News International | Wednesday June 07, 2023, Kolkata

In a shocking revelation following the tragic Odisha train accident, a survivor's father shared a heart-wrenching incident Helaram Mallik said his son, Vishwajit, was mistaken for dead and had a pile of bodies placed upon him.

"To Get Political Dividend": BJP Over Mamata Banerjee's Odisha Visit To Meet Injured In Train Crash

"To Get Political Dividend": BJP Over Mamata Banerjee's Odisha Visit To Meet Injured In Train Crash

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 07, 2023, Kolkata

The BJP on Tuesday alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee's visit to Odisha to meet injured people of the Balasore triple train crash was to "get political dividend".

India Playing "Critical Role" Globally, Says Biden's Top Official Ahead Of PM Modi's US Visit

India Playing "Critical Role" Globally, Says Biden's Top Official Ahead Of PM Modi's US Visit

Reuters | Wednesday June 07, 2023, Washington

President Joe Biden's top official for the Indo-Pacific region said on Tuesday he hoped a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi "consecrates" the relationship with India as the most important for the U.S. in the world.

Major Train Accident Averted In Jharkhand

Major Train Accident Averted In Jharkhand

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 07, 2023, Bokoro

A major train accident was averted at Jharkhand's Bokaro after a tractor crashed the railway gate near the Santhaldih railway crossing when the New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express (train no. 22812) was passing from there on Tuesday.

"Willing To...": Government Invites Protesting Wrestlers For Talks Again

"Willing To...": Government Invites Protesting Wrestlers For Talks Again

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 07, 2023, New Delhi

The government has invited wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for talks on their issues, days after they met Home Minister Amit Shah.

Railway Minister "Working Tirelessly" After Train Accident: Ex-PM HD Devegowda

Railway Minister "Working Tirelessly" After Train Accident: Ex-PM HD Devegowda

Asian News International | Wednesday June 07, 2023, Bengaluru

Days after the Odisha triple train tragedy, former Prime Minister and JD (S) Chief HD Devegowda on Tuesday said Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is working tirelessly.

Woman Killed In Mumbai Hostel, Accused Found Dead On Train Tracks: Cops

Woman Killed In Mumbai Hostel, Accused Found Dead On Train Tracks: Cops

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 07, 2023, Mumbai

An 18-year-old college student was found murdered in her hostel room in south Mumbai's Churchgate area on Tuesday while a suspect in the case too was found dead on the railway tracks, police said.

Madhya Pradesh Congress Doubles Down On Religion, Plans Statewide Events

Madhya Pradesh Congress Doubles Down On Religion, Plans Statewide Events

Written by Anurag Dwary | Wednesday June 07, 2023, Bhopal

The Congress's pre-assembly election calendar in Madhya Pradesh currently has more religious functions than political rallies -- a situation that is drawing BJP jibes.

Trust Her Father, Not Sources: Wrestler On Reports Over Minor's Complaint

Trust Her Father, Not Sources: Wrestler On Reports Over Minor's Complaint

Reported by Saurabh Shukla | Tuesday June 06, 2023, New Delhi

Bajrang Punia has denied reports that the minor girl who accused Wrestling Federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment has withdrawn her complaint.

Over 1,000 Lives Saved By Odisha People In Balasore Train Crash: Naveen Patnaik

Over 1,000 Lives Saved By Odisha People In Balasore Train Crash: Naveen Patnaik

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 06, 2023, Bhubaneswar

After observing one-minute silence in memory of those who lost their lives, Mr Patnaik said the efforts of locals have manifested the compassion and humanity of the people of Odisha.

"Lessons To Be Learnt": Telangana BJP Leader On Odisha Train Crash

"Lessons To Be Learnt": Telangana BJP Leader On Odisha Train Crash

Asian News International | Tuesday June 06, 2023, Hyderabad

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Marri Shashidhar Reddy on Tuesday said that lessons will be learnt from the recent Odisha train accident that claimed 275 lives, leaving more than 1,000 injured.