43 Bihar kids dead in encephalitis outbreak, state govt in denial

Over 43 children died at two hospitals in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district this month after being admitted with Acute Encephalitis Syndrome Read More
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In J&K’s Anantnag, 5 CRPF jawans killed in terror attack; encounter on

Five jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force were killed in action when terrorists attacked their convoy in Jammu & Kashmir’s Anantnag. According to latest reports, one terrorist was also gunned down. Read More
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Bengal doctors on strike after patient’s kin attack colleagues

The death of an octogenarian patient in Kolkata’s NRS Hospital triggered clashes between the deceased kin and doctors in the hospital. This was followed by a chain shutdown of healthcare services in medical colleges across West Bengal. Read More
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SC orders the release of journalist arrested for ‘defaming’ Yogi

The Supreme Court said journalist Prashant Kanojia, who was arrested by the UP Police for “defaming” chief minister Yogi Adityanath, should be released immediately. While granting bail, the top court also said the right to liberty, a fundamental right, is non-negotiable. Read More
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Three journalists held for posting ‘defamatory’ content on Yogi

Three journalists were arrested by Uttar Pradesh Police in two different cases for allegedly posting and airing defamatory content against Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. Another man has also been arrested for similar reasons in Gorakhpur. Read More
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Monsoon hits Kerala after a week’s delay, alert sounded in state

The monsoon finally hit the coast of Kerala after a delay of a week. It missed its usual June 1 date. The India Meteorological Department confirmed its arrival on June 8. Red alert has been sounded in four districts of Kerala as it expects heavy showers. Read More
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Bangladeshi actor Anju Ghosh joins BJP, evades posers on citizenship

Renowned Bangladeshi actor Anju Ghosh joined the BJP at a party event in Kolkata in the presence of the leader of BJP in West Bengal, Dilip Ghosh. During the event, Dilip Ghosh handed a BJP flag to Anju Ghosh. Read More
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Shah planning delimitation of constituencies in J&K: Report

Union home minister Amit Shah has held meetings with various ministries and agencies and discussed the long-pending delimitation of constituencies in Jammu & Kashmir, according to reports. This evoked sharp responses from PDP and National Conference. Read More
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SP-BSP alliance almost dead, Maya to contest UP bypolls solo

After the Lok Sabha election results didn’t come out as expected for the Samajwadi Party-Bahujan Samaj Party-Rashtriya Lok Dal mahagathbandhan, BSP chief Mayawati asked her party cadres to prepare for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly bypolls solo. Read More
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NEP draft revised after ‘Hindi imposition’ outcry

The draft NEP was opposed strongly by the southern states. Protests were held over “Hindi imposition” by the Centre and protests were also seen on social media. This forced the Centre to say that it was only a “draft policy” and “Hindi will not be imposed on any state”. Read More
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