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News Highlights: Shah calls Gujarat govt and central agencies' plans to tackle Biparjoy 'classic example of team work'Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a presser in Bhuj today regarding Biparjoy cyclone where he said that they have have been successful in fighting the cyclone. "The support of the public and other organisations helped us get out of a difficult situation. Knowing that not even one life was lost has given us motivation to work more." Though the intensity of cyclone Biparjoy has reduced, Gujarat's Banaskantha still witness strong winds and heavy rain. Tension continues to grip Manipur after an angry mob set a house on fire in Imphal. People from all over India held protests against the ongoing violence in Manipur. In Tamil Nadu, the BJP state secretary SG Suryah has been remanded to judicial custody for 15 days. That is all for today, Stay tuned to DH for live updates from India and around the world.
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Yesterday, in Poonch, an infiltration bid by Pakistani terrorists was foiled

One person killed in rain-induced landslide in Assam even as flood situation in state deteriorates with downpours, inundating new areas in 10 districts and affecting over 37,000 people

People across India held protests against the ongoing violence in Manipur; See pics:

Manipuri people stage rally in Mumbai

People fromManipurparticipate in a rally to raise concerns over the current conflicts inManipur, at Azad Maidan in Mumbai

People fromManipurparticipate in candle light vigil demanding peace and to raise concern over the current conflicts inManipur, at Mukundapur in Kolkata

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People fromManipurparticipate in candle light vigil demanding peace and to raise concern over the current conflicts inManipur, at Mukundapur in Kolkata

I feel very honoured and happy to be a part of the Indian Air Force: Manisha Yadav, Flying Officer

National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet against 13 persons, including Lankan nationals, in the India-Sri Lanka illegal drugs and arms trade case relating to attempts to revive the LTTE in India and Sri Lanka: NIA

Four wagons of goods train derails near Ambadola in Odisha's Rayagada district: Railway official

road mishap on Jammu-Srinagar national highway: 1 dies, 2 injured

All the pregnant sisters have expressed satisfaction over the arrangements: Shah

Electricity was switched off in 3400 villages, out of which electricity has been restored in 1600 villages. I have been told by the administration that by the evening of 20th, electricity supply will be started in all the villages. 1206 pregnant women were safely taken to the hospital. All the pregnant sisters have expressed satisfaction over the arrangements.

Power has been restored in 1,600 villages out of the 3,400 villages where the power supply was cut. Around 1.08 lakh civilians were taken to safe places due to the Cyclone. Around 73,000 animals were taken to safe spots: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Only 47 people have been injured in this disaster and none of them are injured in such a way that it should be kept in the category of seriousness. 234 animals have died in this disaster. The Gujarat government deserves congratulations for coming out with so little damage in such a huge coastline.

I would like to congratulate and thank the Chief Minister of Gujarat and the people of Patwari and Panchayat at the Tehsil level, that the people of Gujarat have been brought out of such a big crisis with the least loss: Amit Shah

NDRF, SDRF and other teams have worked hard to safeguard the people of the state even if that meant risking their own live: Shah in press brief

PM himself had discussions with the State govt and agencies regarding the preparedness: Shah says in presser

Around 47 people were injured due to Biparjoy, but none of them are severely injured. Around 234 animals died during the cyclone. PM Modi had ordered to make all arrangements before the landfall of the Cyclone. PM himself had discussions with the State govt and agencies regarding the preparedness: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

1,08,208 families have been relocated owing to the cyclone and that is one of the main reasons why everyone is safe today

The way the Gujarat government and Central agencies have worked to protect lives during the cyclone is a classic example of teamwork: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

We have been successful in fighting the cyclone. The support of the public and other organisations helped us get out of a difficult situation. Knowing that not even one life was lost has given us motivation to work more, says Shah in review meeting

HM Shah takes stock of situation in Gujarat after Biparjoy landfall, says he met people affected across state along with CM and not a single life has been lost

I want to congratulate Gujarat for battling a cyclone as such so diligently: Amit Shah briefs media on cyclone aftermath

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar visits the tomb of Aurangzeb

Biparjoy: Amit Shah holds a meeting with CM Bhupendra Patel and senior officers at Collector's Office in Bhuj

Operation Ganga to evacuate Indian citizens from war-torn Ukraine indicates govt's firm resolve to stand with its people no matter how daunting the challenge: Prime Minister Modi

Amit Shah to hold a Press Conference at 7 PM in Bhuj, Gujarat

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty enter final of Indonesia Open 2023, beating South Korea’s Kang Min Hyuk/Seo Seung Jae 17-21, 21-19, 21-18 in semifinal. This is their first final appearance at BWF World Tour Super 1000 event

ED provisionally attaches 52 movable and immovable properties to the tune of Rs. 45.20 Crore related to Parveen Yadav

Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached 52 movable and immovable properties to the tune of Rs. 45.20 Crore related to Parveen Yadav, who was working as Deputy Commandant in the National Security Guard (NSG) & his family members, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)

"Our fight is not against the government, but the misdeeds of the WFI President," says wrestler Satyawart Kadian in video message, along with Sakshi Malik.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets NDRF personnel in Kutch district

First batch of Agniveer of J&K light infantry was attested in a befitting ceremony at the JAK LI Regimental Centre

Tensions continue in Manipur after an angry mob set a house on fire in Imphal

Amit Shah to hold press conference in Bhuj at 5 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to hold a press conference in Bhuj, Gujarat at 5pm today

TN BJP state secretary SG Suryah remanded to judicial custody for 15 days

Madurai: Tamil Nadu BJP state secretary SG Suryah remanded to judicial custody for 15 days.

Amit Shah visits Mandvi Civil Hospital and meets people there

Amit Shah along with Bhupendra Patel conducts aerial survey of cyclone-affected areas in Gujarat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel conducted an aerial survey of areas affected due to Cyclone Biparjoy, in Kachchh, Gujarat

1 dead, 2 injured in open firing at Gurugram's wine shop

ne person died, two injured after two people opened fire at a wine shop in Haryana's Gurugram on Thursday. Teams have been formed to arrest the accused. We have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 to anybody who gives us information leading to the arrest of the accused. During the investigation, it was found that the owner of the shop and his brother had received a threat call from a foreign number a week ago and this incident is related to that. Probe being done: Surender Sheoran, ACP

Ashwini Vaishnaw visits Delhi DRM's office, discusses railway operations

BBMP carries out an anti-encroachment drive in Mahadevapura

Kochi Special POCSO Court sentences fake antique dealer Monson Mavunkal to life imprisonment

Kerala: Kochi Special POCSO Court sentences fake antique dealer Monson Mavunkal to life imprisonment under Section 376(2)(n) and 376(2)(f) of the IPC. He was pronounced guilty by the Court in the rape case of a minor girl.

Delhi: CISF personnel intercepted Indian passenger at IGI Airport with Dirhams

ED attached immovable property worth Rs 3.40 Crores held in the name of Anil Jaisinghani, a cricket bookie

ED has traced and attached immovable property worth Rs 3.40 Crores held in the name of Anil Jaisinghani, a cricket bookie. This is in connection with a PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) case. The ED case is based on an FIR registered by the Vadodara Police Station in Gujarat in 2015.

Kerala police use water cannons, lathicharge ABVP workers protesting against organ trade in VPS Lakeshore Hospital

Kerala police use water cannons and lathicharge ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad) workers who were holding a protest march to VPS Lakeshore Hospital in Kochi demanding a probe into allegations of organ trade being done at the hospital. The workers were later detained by police. A Judicial First Class Magistrate Court recently directed officials to issue summons against eight doctors and VPS Lakeshore Hospital in Kochi concerning the organ donation of a youth who was declared brain dead following an accident in 2009.

Over 300 tourists affected by Sikkim flash floods rescued

Rajiva Sinha called by Governor to discuss over Panchayat election-related issues

State Election Commissioner Rajiva Sinha has been called by Governor CV Ananda Bose at 2 pm today for discussion over Panchayat election-related issues.

WHO had decided to build a global centre of traditional medicine in Gujarat: Jaishankar

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West Bengal SEC moves SC over Calcutta HC's order in panchayat polls

West Bengal State Election Commission has moved to Supreme Court to challenge the Calcutta High Court's order regarding the deployment of central forces in panchayat elections.

Biparjoy brings heavy rainfalls to Barmer

District administration to carry out demolition drive at Mafia Vinod Upadhyay's residence in UP's Gorakhpur

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Rain lashes several parts of Gandhinagar city

BJP's office in Manipur's Thongju vandalised by mob on Thursday

Ajit Doval throws light upon Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's ideologies

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NIA to investigate Khalistani elements' attacks on Indian High Commission in Canada, US

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Chennai: Actor Vijay to distribute cash prizes, and certificates to class 10th & 12th toppers

Actor Vijay attends an event at the RK Convention Center in Chennai, where the top three toppers of class 10th and 12th from all the districts of Tamil Nadu have gathered. He will distribute cash prizes, and certificates to them.

TN Police bring BJP state secretary SG Surya to Madurai Court amid heavy security

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Cyclone Biparjoy weakened into a deep depression: IMD

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Pm Modi's US visit is huge, says EAM Jaishankar

Nadda meets Dronacharya awardee Bishweshwar Nandi in Tripura

Shah to visit Gujarat's Kutch & Jakhau Port to take stock of the situation in areas affected by cyclone ‘Biparjoy’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Gujarat's Kutch & Jakhau Port to take stock of the situation in areas affected by cyclone ‘Biparjoy’. He will also hold meeting with CM and senior officers. He will also first conduct an aerial survey of affected areas.

West Bengal BSF troops seized gold weighing 277.37 grams worth Rs 16,46,190

West Bengal:Troops of Border Out Post Atrosiya, 35 Battalion under the South Bengal Frontier in Murshidabad apprehended a smuggler on June 15 & seized gold weighing 277.37 grams worth Rs 16,46,190: BSF

Devotees dance and celebrate as Dwarkadhish Temple in Devbhumi Dwarka reopens after Biparjoy

Defence Minister to hold talks with Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence over bilateral ties

Defence Minister to hold talks with Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang in New Delhi on June 19 to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. Minister of National Defence of Vietnam will be on a visit to India between June 18-19: Ministry of Defence

Gujarat's Banaskantha witness strong winds and heavy rain

 Nepal President Paudel hospitalised again after chest pain

Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel hospitalized after chest pain "He has been admitted to Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center in Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital earlier this morning after he complained of chest pain. His health condition is normal," Chiranjibi Adhikari, Personal Secretary of Nepal President confirmed to ANI

Raid conducted by STF team of West Bengal, arms and ammunitions recovered

On 16th June, a raid was conducted by a team of the Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal based on input on illegal firearms under Siuri Police Station, Birbhum district. One accused, Abdul Rahim was apprehended. Three semi-automatic pistols and one pipe gun along with 71 rounds of live cartridges and five magazines were recovered from him. Case registered at Suri PS under Arms Act, 1959.

Karnataka: Attestation Ceremony and Passing Out Parade of first batch of Agniveer held in Bengaluru today

Karnataka: Attestation Ceremony and Passing Out Parade of first batch of Agniveer held in Bengaluru today This is the first batch of Agniveers, they have completed 24 weeks of their training and are ready to move to units. We have given them extensive training. I am sure they will do a great job in the service of the nation: Brigadier Tejpal Mann

Telangana: Girls 'forced' to take off their burqa before sitting for the exam

Telangana: Girl students who appeared for examination at KV Ranga Reddy College in Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad allege that they were "forced" to take off their burqa before sitting for the exam

J&K: Sashastra Seema Bal organizes a Yoga session in Srinagar

Uttarakhand prohibits strikes for 6 months amid coming monsoon, Char Dham Yatra

I am glad that the Indian Air Force is now inducting women officers in all roles and branches, says President Murmu

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Stones pelted, cops injured after a mob protest against the anti-encroachment drive in Gujarat's Junagadh

Gujarat: Saraswati River overflows due to heavy rainfall, and floods the area around Koteshwar Mahadev temple

Ranchi : Section 144 imposed in a radius of 200 metres over 'CM residence gherao'

Jharkhand: Ranchi district administration imposes prohibitions under Section 144 CrPC in a radius of 200 metres around CM residence in the view of 'CM residence gherao' called by assistant teachers/para teachers' associations and student unions today.

Patna DM suspends all academic activities upto class 12 due to heat wave

Bihar: Patna DM suspended all academic activities upto class 12 due to heat wave. The order will remain effective till the 24th of June.

A 'fan' of PM Modi flaunts 'NMODI' car number plate in US

Cyclone Biarjoy: Electric pole damaged and trees uprooted in Mandvi

General Amina J Mohammed looks forward to participating in the 9th International Day of Yoga celebrations with PM Modi

"Looking forward to participating in the 9th International Day of Yoga celebrations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the UNHQ North Lawn next week," tweets UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J Mohammed

We welcome PM Narendra Modi to the United States: Dr Ashish Jha, former White House Covid-19 response coordinator

Cyclone 'Biparjoy' weakens into 'deep depression'

Cyclone 'Biparjoy' weakens into 'deep depression', expected to weaken further

Shahbaaz Gunners of Sudarshan Chakra Corps practised swift insertion of field guns into the battlefield by Chinooks of IAF

Rajasthan: Udaipur witnesses Cyclone 'Biparjoy' impact

Three dead & over 10 injured after collision between a dumper & a passenger bus in MP's Morena

Morena, MP: Three dead & over 10 injured after collision between a dumper & a passenger bus in Dev Puri Baba area A dumper & a passenger bus collided en route from Gwalior to Delhi. 3 people died and 7 were injured. The injured have been admitted to the hospital: Shailendra Singh Chauhan, SP Morena

Meenakashi Lekhi participates in a Yoga session, ahead of International Day of Yoga 

Delhi: Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi participates in a Yoga session, ahead of International Day of Yogaon June 21st.

J&K: Man killed with axe over dispute between two

J&K:Information was received in Gandoh police station that a person named Bhairav Singh attacked a person named Ram Krishna with an axe, due to which he died. After which the police reached the spot and found his (Ram Krishna) aunt Anju Devi there also in an injured condition. After which Anju Devi was admitted to the hospital. Ram Krishna's body has been sent for postmortem. The accused has been caught from the forest along with the weapon. Within 4 hours, we caught the accused. Investigation revealed that the deceased had taken construction material from the accused, which led to a dispute between the two and the accused committed the murder. Investigation under way: Abdul Qayoom SSP, Doda

Combined Graduation Parade under way at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal

Assam: Police seized a huge quantity of ganja and apprehended two persons in Cachar district yesterday

Assam | Police seized a huge quantity of ganja and apprehended two persons in Cachar district yesterday. During checking police team recovered 32 kg of ganja from a vehicle, and arrested two persons: Numal Mahatta, SP Cachar. During checking police team recovered 32 kg of ganja from a vehicle, and arrested two persons: Numal Mahatta, SP Cachar

TN BJP state secretary SG Surya was arrested by the Madurai district cyber crime police

Tamil Nadu BJP state secretary SG Surya was arrested by the Madurai district cyber crime police in Chennai last night. He was arrested in connection with his recent tweet on Madurai MP Su Venkatesan: Police officials

Modi's visit will enhance the relations between India and US: Former White House official

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