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Published : Jun 25, 2021, 7:50 AM IST

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Updated : Jun 25, 2021, 10:43 AM IST

10:42 June 25

1. ICMR, NIV launch study on Delta Plus Covid variant

While the second wave of the Coronavirus sweeping the country is frightening, some patients in Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh have now been diagnosed with the new 'Delta Plus' variant. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune have now started studying the effectiveness of vaccines currently being offered in India on this variant.

2. While criticising PM and BJP, Cong insulting nation: Nadda

BJP chief J.P. Nadda on Thursday alleged that the Congress party has stooped to such a low level of politics that while criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it has also started insulting the nation. Nadda was virtually addressing the Madhya Pradesh BJP working committee meeting.

3. Sad day for media freedom in Hong Kong, world: Biden on Apple Daily's shutdown

When Hong Kong-based newspaper Apple Daily closed its doors after 26 years due to government crackdown, US President Joe Biden on Thursday termed it as a sad day for media freedom in Hong Kong and around the world. In a statement by the White House, the US president noted that through arrests, threats, and forcing through a draconian National Security Law that penalises free speech, Beijing has insisted on wielding its power to suppress independent media and silence dissenting views.

07:44 June 25

1. Darbhanga train blast case may be transferred to NIA

The Bihar Home Department is expected to transfer the June 17 Darbhanga train blast case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), a source said on Thursday. The incident at the Darbhanga railway station occurred when a packet containing chemicals exploded soon after it was taken away from the parcel compartment of a train arriving from Secunderabad.

2. Kashmir is an internal matter for India, MEA tells Pakistan

India on Thursday stated that it desires normal relations with Pakistan but also emphasised that Islamabad must work towards creating a conducive environment. Addressing a virtual press briefing here today, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "Kashmir is an internal matter for India. Regarding the bilateral aspect, we desire normal relations with all our neighbours, including Pakistan."

3. Continuous reforms make India great place to do business: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday participated in the Global Investors Roundtable organized by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) through video conferencing which witnessed participation from some of the largest foreign investors, including Mastercard, MetLife, Prudential, Air Products, Dell, SoftBank and Warburg Pincus amongst others.

4. Congress to protest against rising inflation from July 7

Congress party is all set to corner the Government on issues like the Covid-19 crisis and rising inflation by launching a series of protests between July 7 and July 17. The decision was being taken during a meeting of Pradesh Congress Committee Chiefs, General Secretaries and state incharges, called by Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday to discuss various issues of the country.

5. Judge keeps India terror attack suspect in US custody

A former Chicago businessman will remain in the United States as a federal judge in Los Angeles weighs whether he will be extradited to India for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack that killed more than 160 people. Tahawwur Rana (tuh- HOW'-ur RAH'-nah), a Pakistani-born Canadian, is wanted by Indian authorities for his alleged involvement in the deadly attacks that are sometimes referred to as India's 9/11. An Indian warrant for his arrest was issued in August 2018.

10:42 June 25

1. ICMR, NIV launch study on Delta Plus Covid variant

While the second wave of the Coronavirus sweeping the country is frightening, some patients in Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh have now been diagnosed with the new 'Delta Plus' variant. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune have now started studying the effectiveness of vaccines currently being offered in India on this variant.

2. While criticising PM and BJP, Cong insulting nation: Nadda

BJP chief J.P. Nadda on Thursday alleged that the Congress party has stooped to such a low level of politics that while criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it has also started insulting the nation. Nadda was virtually addressing the Madhya Pradesh BJP working committee meeting.

3. Sad day for media freedom in Hong Kong, world: Biden on Apple Daily's shutdown

When Hong Kong-based newspaper Apple Daily closed its doors after 26 years due to government crackdown, US President Joe Biden on Thursday termed it as a sad day for media freedom in Hong Kong and around the world. In a statement by the White House, the US president noted that through arrests, threats, and forcing through a draconian National Security Law that penalises free speech, Beijing has insisted on wielding its power to suppress independent media and silence dissenting views.

07:44 June 25

1. Darbhanga train blast case may be transferred to NIA

The Bihar Home Department is expected to transfer the June 17 Darbhanga train blast case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), a source said on Thursday. The incident at the Darbhanga railway station occurred when a packet containing chemicals exploded soon after it was taken away from the parcel compartment of a train arriving from Secunderabad.

2. Kashmir is an internal matter for India, MEA tells Pakistan

India on Thursday stated that it desires normal relations with Pakistan but also emphasised that Islamabad must work towards creating a conducive environment. Addressing a virtual press briefing here today, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "Kashmir is an internal matter for India. Regarding the bilateral aspect, we desire normal relations with all our neighbours, including Pakistan."

3. Continuous reforms make India great place to do business: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday participated in the Global Investors Roundtable organized by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) through video conferencing which witnessed participation from some of the largest foreign investors, including Mastercard, MetLife, Prudential, Air Products, Dell, SoftBank and Warburg Pincus amongst others.

4. Congress to protest against rising inflation from July 7

Congress party is all set to corner the Government on issues like the Covid-19 crisis and rising inflation by launching a series of protests between July 7 and July 17. The decision was being taken during a meeting of Pradesh Congress Committee Chiefs, General Secretaries and state incharges, called by Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday to discuss various issues of the country.

5. Judge keeps India terror attack suspect in US custody

A former Chicago businessman will remain in the United States as a federal judge in Los Angeles weighs whether he will be extradited to India for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack that killed more than 160 people. Tahawwur Rana (tuh- HOW'-ur RAH'-nah), a Pakistani-born Canadian, is wanted by Indian authorities for his alleged involvement in the deadly attacks that are sometimes referred to as India's 9/11. An Indian warrant for his arrest was issued in August 2018.

Last Updated : Jun 25, 2021, 10:43 AM IST

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