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Pilgrim Returning From Uttarakhand's <i>Hemkunt Sahib</i>, Dies In Avalanche

Pilgrim Returning From Uttarakhand's Hemkunt Sahib, Dies In Avalanche

Press Trust of India | Monday June 05, 2023, Gopeshwar

The body of a woman pilgrim returning from the Hemkund Sahib who got trapped during an avalanche here in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district was recovered from under a glacier on Monday, officials said.

Auditor's Report On Rail Safety Gives "Partial Picture", Say Sources

Auditor's Report On Rail Safety Gives "Partial Picture", Say Sources

Reported by Megha Satyanarayan Prasad | Monday June 05, 2023, New Delhi

A report by the country's top auditor that flagged the amount spent on railway safety and track repair as inadequate, has been refuted by railway sources, who said it only covers data for three years up to 2019-20.

Comedian Tanmay Bhat, Other YouTubers Claim Accounts Hacked. Details Here

Comedian Tanmay Bhat, Other YouTubers Claim Accounts Hacked. Details Here

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday June 05, 2023

In 2020, Twitter handles of several prominent persons in the US were targeted by hackers.

"Living Example Of Corruption In Bihar": Union Minister On Bridge Collapse

"Living Example Of Corruption In Bihar": Union Minister On Bridge Collapse

Asian News International | Monday June 05, 2023, New Delhi

Union minister for power and renewable energy RK Singh on Monday hit out at Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar after an under-construction four-lane bridge over the Ganga river collapsed in Bihar's Bhagalpur, for the second time in a year.

"Engaging In Irresponsible Discourse": Minister Hardeep Puri Hits Out At Rahul Gandhi

"Engaging In Irresponsible Discourse": Minister Hardeep Puri Hits Out At Rahul Gandhi

Press Trust of India | Monday June 05, 2023, Jammu

Hitting out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday said it is disheartening to see him conducting "anti-national" programmes.

"Life At Stake, Job Small Thing": Wrestlers On Reports Of Ending Protest

"Life At Stake, Job Small Thing": Wrestlers On Reports Of Ending Protest

Reported by Tanishq Punjabi, Edited by Debanish Achom | Monday June 05, 2023, New Delhi

Ace athletes Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat have said they will not hesitate to leave work if it comes in the way of their fight for justice against wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Man Shot Dead At Assam-Arunachal Pradesh Border, 2 Others Injured

Man Shot Dead At Assam-Arunachal Pradesh Border, 2 Others Injured

Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Akhil Kumar | Monday June 05, 2023, New Delhi

A man was shot dead and two injured in a firing incident this morning along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. The incident has been reported from the Dhemaji district of Assam.

"Manipur Fact-Check Need Of Hour": Army Flags Soldiers Vs Cops Fake News

"Manipur Fact-Check Need Of Hour": Army Flags Soldiers Vs Cops Fake News

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Debanish Achom | Monday June 05, 2023, New Delhi/Imphal

The Indian Army has flagged as "malicious" social media posts that alleged a gunfight between the Manipur Police and the Assam Rifles in the violence-hit northeast state.

Karnataka Toll Plaza Employee, 26, Killed Over Delay In Opening Gate: Cops

Karnataka Toll Plaza Employee, 26, Killed Over Delay In Opening Gate: Cops

Written by Nehal Kidwai | Monday June 05, 2023, Bengaluru

A toll plaza employee was killed by a mob over the alleged delay in opening the boom barrier in a Karnataka town late on Sunday night, said the police. He was 26.

Stacked With Corpses In A Truck, How Odisha Crash Victim Survived

Stacked With Corpses In A Truck, How Odisha Crash Victim Survived

NDTV News Desk | Monday June 05, 2023, Kolkata

An injured, unconscious man in the three-train collision in Odisha, was mistakenly put in a truck with dead bodies to be shifted to a morgue when he regained consciousness.

Odisha Tragedy: Mamata Banerjee Announces Jobs For Victims' Family Members

Odisha Tragedy: Mamata Banerjee Announces Jobs For Victims' Family Members

Press Trust of India | Monday June 05, 2023, Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced state government jobs for the family of those who lost their lives in the triple train crash in Odisha's Balasore.

Rajnath Singh Holds Strategic Talks With US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin

Rajnath Singh Holds Strategic Talks With US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin

Press Trust of India | Monday June 05, 2023, New Delhi

The India-US partnership is critical for ensuring a free, open and rules-bound Indo-Pacific region, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said today after holding wide-ranging talks with his American counterpart Lloyd Austin.

Nitin Gadkari's Clear Answer On How India Can Reduce Pollution By 40%

Nitin Gadkari's Clear Answer On How India Can Reduce Pollution By 40%

Press Trust of India | Monday June 05, 2023, New Delhi

India can reduce its pollution by over 40 per cent by not using fossil fuels like petrol and diesel, while the country imports crude oil worth Rs 16 lakh crore every year, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said.

"Made It Very Clear": Nitish Kumar Delays Mega Opposition Meet, Names Congress

"Made It Very Clear": Nitish Kumar Delays Mega Opposition Meet, Names Congress

Press Trust of India | Monday June 05, 2023, Patna

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said that he was insistent upon "heads" of respective parties attending the opposition meet, which was scheduled on June 12, but has been postponed.

Explained: Why CBI Is Investigating Odisha Train Tragedy

Explained: Why CBI Is Investigating Odisha Train Tragedy

Written by Vasudha Venugopal | Monday June 05, 2023, New Delhi

The three-train tragedy in Odisha's Balasore, which left 275 dead and around 1,000 injured, will be investigated by the CBI.