1. Jammu and Kashmir: Soldier, terrorist killed in encounter
A soldier and a terrorist were killed in an encounter that broke out between militants and Indian Army in Pulwama district in the wee hours of Tuesday. Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a joint operation 'Kamrazipora' on Tuesday evening in Budgam. The area has been cordoned and firefighting ensued.
2. Three killed in Bengaluru violence over 'derogatory' social media post, accused arrested
Protests broke out in eastern Bengaluru late on Tuesday over a "derogatory message" posted by a politician's relative on social media in which three people were killed. Accused Naveen has been arrested and section 144 has been imposed in Bengaluru and curfew in DJ Halli & KG Halli police station limits of the city.
3. Karnataka: Private bus goes up in flames, five charred to death
At least five people were charred to death after a bus travelling from Vijayapura to Bengaluru caught fire on the highway in Chitradurga district of Karnataka in the wee hours of Wednesday.
4. Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first black woman
Harris highlights the quintessential American immigrant story as the daughter of Shyamala Gopalan, a cancer researcher from India, and Donald Harris, an African Jamaican economics professor. Her grandfather P V Gopalan was an Indian freedom-fighter, who became a civil servant and was assigned by the Indian government to help Zambia deal with its refugee problem in the late 1960s.
5. COVID-19 vaccine panel to discuss procurement, logistics and priority groups today
The Centre has set up an expert committee headed by NITI Aayog member VK Paul which will meet on Wednesday to consider the logistics and ethical aspects of procuring and administering the COVID-19 vaccine, the Union Health Ministry said.
6. Pranab Mukherjee's health worsens, on ventilator support
Briefing about the health of former President Pranab Mukherjee, Army Hospital (R&R) Delhi Cantt has said, "He has not shown any improvement and his health status has worsened. He remains on ventilatory support. His health continues to remain critical."
7. Bihar Floods: Death toll rises to 24, over 75 lakh people affected
The flood situation in Bihar worsened on Tuesday with the water entering fresh areas affecting over 62,000 more people in 16 districts, taking the number of flood victims to more than 75 lakh. The 16-flood affected districts are Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Supaul, Kishanganj, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, West Champaran, East Champaran, Khagaria, Saran, Samastipur, Siwan, Madhubani, Madhepura and Saharsa.
8. Sushant didn't speak to Rhea from June 5-14 on phone: CDR
Sushant Singh Rajput last spoke to his girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty nine days before his death and that too for a very short span of time, showed the call detail records. The duo reportedly spoke on June 5 twice for a very short period, when the conversation lasted for less than two minutes.
9. Last rites of Urdu poet Rahat Indori performed in Indore
Last rites of Urdu poet and lyricist Rahat Indori, who tested positive for COVID-19 and died of cardiac arrest, were performed at Chhoti Khajrani graveyard in Indore last night following coronavirus norms.
10. Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with lung cancer, will fly to US for treatment
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has reportedly been diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer and will be flying to the US for treatment. On Tuesday, Sanjay Dutt tweeted he is taking a break from work to focus on his health.
