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New Delhi: The accused will be produced before the court at 2:30 PM through video conferencing. During the hearing, the police are expected to seek 14 days of judicial remand.
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Residents of Abdin in southern Syria confronted Israeli troops with stones after military vehicles entered the village, prompting warning shots and artillery fire, according to locals. No casualties were reported, but many residents fled fearing further escalation. Israel said it maintains a buffer zone to prevent attacks, while Syria condemned the incursions and demanded Israeli forces withdraw from the UN-patrolled area.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday announced that Moradabad’s Linepar area will be renamed after former Congress MLA Dau Dayal Khanna, recognising his contribution to the Ram Temple movement. Speaking at an event where he inaugurated and laid the foundation of 63 development projects worth over ₹365 crore, Adityanath said Khanna dedicated his life to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Lucknow district magistrate and police commissioner over the June 22 coaching centre fire that killed several students and injured many others. Taking cognisance of a complaint alleging fire safety violations and official negligence, the NHRC sought an action taken report within two weeks and directed strict compliance with the Coaching Centre Guidelines, 2024.
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred 105 distinguished service decorations on defence personnel and Indian Coast Guard officers at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026. Among the awardees were Army Chief-designate Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, Navy Chief Adm Krishna Swaminathan, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai and Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, who played key roles during Operation Sindoor in 2025.
A 25-year-old physiotherapist was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a homestay in Karnataka’s Chikkaballapur district on Monday, while her boyfriend was found unconscious in the same room, police said. Investigators suspect the woman may have been murdered before the man allegedly attempted suicide. Police recovered a rope, tablets and alcohol bottles and are awaiting forensic and post-mortem reports.
The distribution of tokens for on-the-spot registration for the Amarnath Yatra will begin in Jammu on Tuesday, while registration and RFID issuance will start on Wednesday, officials said. The 57-day pilgrimage begins on July 3. Authorities have set up 10 token counters and accommodation for around 4,000 pilgrims, while warning of strict action against fake registration and token scams.
An Israeli drone strike on a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza killed three people, including an eight-year-old boy and his grandfather, health officials said on Monday. The Israeli military said it was targeting a militant but did not identify him. Separately, a 15-year-old Palestinian was killed during an Israeli raid near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials said.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will earmark more land and develop integrated EV charging hubs with public sector undertakings to support the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy, officials said on Monday. The civic body plans multi-point charging stations at key locations and has already approved 1,177 charging and battery-swapping stations, of which 470 are operational. The new EV policy comes into effect on July 1.
Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday directed officials to take stringent measures to prevent crimes against women and children during a high-level review meeting with IAS and IPS officers. He stressed swift action against offenders, people-centric governance, and an independent police force. Vijay also ordered strict vigilance to prevent tragedies like the Kallakurichi hooch deaths and ensure transparent, accountable administration.
Heavy monsoon rains continued to batter Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, disrupting life across 12 districts as floods and landslides damaged roads, bridges and homes. Four stranded people were airlifted by the Indian Air Force in Lower Dibang Valley, while an excavator operator is feared dead in Anjaw district. Rescue and relief operations have intensified, with hundreds affected and several roads remaining blocked.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday accused the BJP of betraying public faith through the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement and claimed the party prioritised “donations over the nation”. Promising transparent governance if voted to power in Uttar Pradesh in 2027, Yadav said the SP would ensure quality education, fair examinations, employment and investment while alleging widespread corruption under the BJP government.
A 38-year-old Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) sub-inspector died after accidentally falling from a jamun tree in Haryana’s Kurukshetra on Monday. Surender Chauhan, who was on leave from his posting in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, had climbed the tree to pluck fruit for his children before leaving for duty. He lost his balance and fell about 20 feet. Police have registered an accidental death report.
Samajwadi Party leader Zeeshan Ansari on Monday wrote a letter in his blood to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding that the cow be declared “Rashtra Mata”. Ansari, who submitted the letter in Varanasi, said he wanted the BJP to clarify its stand on the issue. He claimed the cow holds deep cultural significance and cited statements by BJP leaders while making the demand.
The Congress and NCP (SP) on Monday demanded that the Maharashtra government scrap eligibility conditions for its farm loan waiver scheme and extend the benefit to all farmers. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar and NCP (SP)’s Jayant Patil alleged that restrictive criteria would exclude lakhs of farmers. They also raised concerns over pending payments, crop insurance claims, onion procurement and the state’s farm policies.
Authorities in Gujarat’s Narmada district have demolished five illegally constructed buildings on government plots allotted to serving and retired officials near the Statue of Unity. BJP MLA Darshna Deshmukh said the plots were meant for residential use, but multi-storey structures allegedly built for commercial purposes violated allotment conditions and building norms. The government has also reclaimed six of the 13 allotted plots.
Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, along with seven other newly elected or re-elected members, took oath on Monday. Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath. Kharge was also re-recognised as the Leader of Opposition with effect from June 26 after his re-election to the Upper House, while BJP leader Tarun Chugh was among the members sworn in.
A court in Ayodhya on Monday sent all eight accused in the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement case to 14-day judicial custody till July 13 after police said the investigation was incomplete and sought time to collect evidence. Police informed the court that cash, jewellery and documents recovered during searches are being verified. Investigators may later seek police custody for further interrogation after analysing evidence and recording statements.
A wanted criminal carrying a reward of ₹2 lakh was injured in an exchange of fire with Delhi Police in Delhi’s Najafgarh on Monday, while his associate was arrested. The accused, Rohit Lamba alias Amit alias Mohit, allegedly opened fire on police while leading them to a hidden illegal firearm. Police retaliated in self-defence, injuring him in the leg. An illegal pistol, cartridges and ammunition were recovered.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of all Union Secretaries at 4:30 pm on Tuesday to discuss key reforms. The agenda includes initiatives to improve ease of doing business and ease of living. The meeting follows the Prime Minister’s detailed discussions on reforms with the Union Council of Ministers on May 21.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the two-day J&K International Buyer-Seller Meet 2026, attended by 40 buyers from 16 countries, aims to boost exports by connecting local artisans with global markets and encouraging new exporters. He also said tourist destinations such as Gulmarg and Pahalgam remain crowded, and expressed hope that the Iran-US ceasefire is not derailed by a third country.
Security forces have established four base camps and more than 100 transit camps along the Amarnath Yatra route, from Jammu to the holy cave shrine via Pahalgam in Anantnag and Baltal in Ganderbal. The camps provide accommodation, food, and other essential facilities to pilgrims.
One of the largest transit camps, managed by the 46th Battalion of the CRPF at Mirbazar in Kulgam, can accommodate nearly 3,000 pilgrims at a time.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi during his visit to Seychelles, marking a key moment in the tour while highlighting the enduring ties between India and the island nation.
The Faizabad Bar Association has resolved that none of its members will represent the eight accused arrested in the alleged embezzlement of donations from the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The decision was taken during the association’s general body meeting, with lawyers stating that the alleged theft had deeply hurt their religious sentiments.
Bar secretary Shailendra Jaiswal said any advocate who violates the resolution and appears for the accused will face a penalty of Rs 5 lakh. The move reflects the strong reaction within the local legal community following the high-profile case.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performed the ‘Pratham Puja’ at the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath on Monday, marking the ceremonial beginning of the annual Amarnath Yatra.
The Lieutenant Governor offered prayers to Baba Barfani and sought divine blessings for peace, prosperity, good health and the well-being of people across the country. The traditional ritual officially signals the start of one of India’s most significant annual pilgrimages, with devotees set to undertake the sacred journey in the coming days.
A fire broke out at a factory situated on Mahuli Road in Patna, Bihar, triggering a swift response from emergency services. Several fire tenders were immediately deployed to the spot after the incident was reported.
Eight individuals accused of embezzling over Rs 9 lakh in Ram Mandir donations are appearing before an Ayodhya court today following the end of their judicial remand. Amid widespread public anger, the Faizabad Bar Association is meeting to decide whether local lawyers will unanimously refuse to represent them in their defense.
A major fire erupted at a residential flat inside the Aranya Society in Sector-119, falling under the jurisdiction of the Sector-113 Police Station. Six fire service tenders rushed to the spot and are currently battling the flames. No casualties have been reported so far.
Led by former AIADMK minister P. Benjamin, more than 5,000 workers formally switched to the DMK in Chennai. Welcoming them, DMK Chief M.K. Stalin told cadres to remain 100 per cent election-ready, warning that assembly polls could be announced at any moment.
Heavy rain lashed parts of Mumbai city, with visuals from the Mumbai Coastal Road showing wet and waterlogged stretches as showers continued across the area.
Late-night Pakistani military airstrikes targeted civilian areas in Paktika, Paktia, and Kunar provinces. The attacks killed over 30 civilians and injured more than 100 others, according to local sources, devastating communities across the regions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Arul Mihu Navashakti Vinayakar Temple in Victoria today during his official engagements on Monday, June 29.
Heavy rain lashed parts of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, bringing relief from the heat and affecting normal movement in several areas on Monday, June 29.
Ahead of the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026, the CRPF has intensified security arrangements, with night patrolling being carried out at the Dhonipora Naka Post to ensure the safety of pilgrims.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reached Puri to witness the Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra on the occasion of Deva Snana Purnima on Monday, June 29.
Thousands of devotees thronged Puri on Deva Snana Purnima to witness the Snana Yatra, where Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra were ceremonially bathed with 108 pots of sacred water.
A bear entered the residential area of Khalid bin Walid Nagar on June 28. The forest department later launched an operation and safely chased the animal back into the nearby forest.
11 people, including a pilot and 10 parachutists, were killed after a skydiving aircraft crashed shortly after take-off near Nancy in northeastern France, narrowly missing nearby homes, Reuters reported.
A fire broke out in a meter board in Delhi’s Keshav Puram at 2:03 am. Four fire tenders controlled the blaze by 3 am, rescuing two people safely without injuries.
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