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Minor stabs woman to death and critically injures husband over bike parking in Dwarka
The Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported that a neighbour's juvenile son stabbed 26-year-old Aarti to death and critically wounded her husband Vicky on June 20 in southwest Delhi's Bindapur after a dispute over a motorcycle parked where his father kept a food cart.
Two CJP protests two weeks apart reveal a more determined Abhijeet Dipke at Jantar Mantar
The TelegraphArchived
Telegraph India reported that Cockroach Janta Party founder Dipke stayed overnight at Jantar Mantar on June 21 vowing not to leave until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, unlike an earlier protest where he left the stage early.
Tiruvallur ammonia leak death toll climbs to five as three more women workers die
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that three more women succumbed at hospitals on June 22, taking the toll to five after an ammonia gas leak at a private seafood processing unit in Kannigaipair near Periyapalayam, with 67 of 74 affected persons still under treatment.
Mumbai BEST bus strike called off after Shinde meets employee unions
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that the indefinite three-day BEST strike was withdrawn on Sunday night after Deputy CM Eknath Shinde chaired talks with the BEST Sanyukt Kamgar Kruti Samiti at Sahyadri Guest House, with bus services set to resume.Centre reappoints Tushar Mehta as Solicitor General for three years from July 2026
The TribuneArchived
The Tribune reported that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet reappointed senior advocate Tushar Mehta as India's second highest law officer for a new three-year term effective July 1, 2026, extending his tenure since October 2018.
Infant undergoing treatment at BRD Medical College as SP Patil orders further legal action
Hindustan TimesArchived
A medical examination confirmed sexual assault. The juvenile was taken into custody on June 21. The family launched a frantic village search after discovering the child missing in the early hours of June 20.
Six Nihangs hold Sikh devotee hostage on Rudraprayag gurdwara roof demanding prisoner release
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that armed Nihangs stormed a Nagrasu gurdwara on June 20 and took an elderly devotee hostage on the roof, demanding release of four Nihangs arrested after a June 16 Karnaprayag parking clash that injured four locals.
Cockroach Janta Party camps overnight at Jantar Mantar demanding Pradhan resign
Al JazeeraArchived
Al Jazeera reported that CJP supporters slept on roads and pavements in New Delhi on June 21 defying police orders, with founder Abhijeet Dipke vowing to stay until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns over exam leaks.
Two killed as speeding BMW crashes into divider on Mumbai-Vadodara highway
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Yogesh Dighe, 26, and Rikeba Jacob, 24, died and another occupant Anand was seriously injured when their BMW hit a road divider and overturned multiple times near Badlapur in Thane around 4 am on June 21.
Two women die after ammonia gas leak at Tiruvallur seafood processing unit
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that two women died during treatment on June 21 after an ammonia gas leak at St Peter's Paul Seafoods Exports near Periyapalayam in Tiruvallur, with 67 workers rushed to hospitals and nine critically ill patients moved to Stanley Hospital in Chennai.
Diplomatic corps joins Jaishankar for International Yoga Day in New Delhi
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that several members of the diplomatic corps in New Delhi joined External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for a yoga session on June 21 to mark the 12th International Yoga Day with the theme Yoga for Healthy Ageing.
Three new ships cover strike, mapping, and coastal defence
Indian ExpressArchived
The Navy commissioned INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray in Kolkata on June 21. Dunagiri is a stealth frigate carrying BrahMos missiles for blue-water operations. Sanshodhak maps seabeds and channels using autonomous underwater vehicles. Agray hunts submarines in noisy l
Engineer's body found after Varthur STP tank fall
The HinduArchived
Rescue teams recovered supervising engineer Agilan Mohan, 30, from a BWSSB sewage treatment plant wet well at Balagere near Varthur around 3:50 am on June 20. He and Bihar worker Brijesh Kumar went missing after three men entered a 40-foot-deep tank on June 19; colleague Karthik
Kerala cyber police book YouTuber Thoppi over obscene posts
The HinduArchived
Kerala's Ernakulam Rural Cyber police registered a case on June 20 against social media personality Mohammed Nihad, known as Thoppi, for allegedly posting obscene visuals online. Police said he posted nude images of former associates after a group fallout. Lawyer Sreejith Peruman
Three land disputes threaten Mumbai Metro Line 6 deadline
Indian ExpressArchived
Mumbai's 15.3-km Metro Line 6 from Jogeshwari to Vikhroli is 88 percent complete, but MMRDA said land disputes at Shyam Nagar, the JVLR-EEH junction, and Kanjurmarg depot threaten the 2027 opening. Shyam Nagar station work has not started pending acquisition of about 1,350 sqm. E
Woman killed in Delhi parking dispute stabbing
NDTVArchived
Aarti, 32, was stabbed to death and her husband Vicky seriously injured on June 20 in southwest Delhi's Bindapur over motorcycle parking on the road. Police received a call at 2.50 pm. Aarti was declared dead at DDU Hospital. Vicky was referred to Safdarjung Hospital. The couple'
BESCOM schedules seven-hour power cuts across Bengaluru
The HinduArchived
Affected zones span central business districts on MG Road and Church Street to outer areas like Thanisandra and Rajarajeshwarinagar. Home offices, hospitals, and IT parks in the outage list need backup power planning. BESCOM conducts similar quarterly maintenance each year before
Man beaten to death in scuffle boarding Yoga Express at Delhi Shahdara station
RediffArchived
Rediff reported that 32-year-old Pankaj Dhama from Baghpat was allegedly assaulted by co-passengers amid a rush to board the Yoga Express on platform 3 at Shahdara on June 20 and declared dead at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital.Amit Shah inaugurates Mahalaxmi temple development works in Kolhapur with Fadnavis and Shinde
ThePrintArchived
ThePrint reported that Union Home Minister Amit Shah on June 20 laid the foundation for a new Pradakshina Marg and Parivar Devata Mandir conservation at Kolhapur's Mahalaxmi temple after taking darshan with CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Shinde.
Kolkata traffic curbs on June 20-21 for PM Modi Paschimbanga Divas and Yoga Day visit
The TelegraphArchived
Telegraph India reported that Kolkata Police announced goods vehicle restrictions around Lok Bhawan and central Kolkata from 3.30 pm on June 20, with a BBD Bagh stretch closed from 5 pm June 20 till noon June 21 for Modi's visit.
Hundreds march in Imphal demanding justice for six killed Naga civilians
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that ANSAM organised a protest rally on June 20 from Tangkhul Baptist Church to Manipur Baptist Church covering 4 km, demanding action over six Naga civilians abducted from Leilon Vaiphei and found dead on June 10.
Delhi Police bust baby bazaar selling boys for Rs 8 lakh and girls for half
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Delhi Police uncovered a trafficking racket buying newborns from underprivileged couples in Rajasthan and Gujarat and selling them to childless couples, with boys priced at Rs 6-8 lakh and girls at Rs 3-4 lakh.
CJP protest at Jantar Mantar draws bigger turnout as Dipke demands Pradhan resign
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported that the Cockroach Janta Party's second protest at Jantar Mantar on June 20 saw a larger crowd than its previous Delhi rally, with Abhijeet Dipke vowing not to leave until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns over exam irregularities.
Naidu to release Rs 3,125 crore Annadata Sukhibhava aid in Palnadu on June 20
The New Indian ExpressArchived
The New Indian Express reported that CM N Chandrababu Naidu will disburse Rs 3,125.47 crore under Annadata Sukhibhava-PM Kisan from Linganguntla village in Chilakaluripet mandal, benefiting 46,85,838 farmer families across Andhra Pradesh.
Karnataka open to bilateral talks with Tamil Nadu on Mekedatu project
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Irrigation Minister Ramalinga Reddy said on June 20 Karnataka is willing to hold dialogue on the Mekedatu balancing reservoir if Tamil Nadu comes forward, after TN Assembly unanimously opposed the project on June 19.
Telangana RTC offers free bus travel to 73,000 NEET re-exam candidates
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that around 73,000 candidates appearing for the NEET re-examination on June 21 can travel free aboard Telangana State Road Transport Corporation buses to and from centres by showing hall tickets, excluding AC services.
77-year-old Noida man dies after neighbour pushes him in parking dispute
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported that retired banker Prakash Chandra, 77, died after his neighbour allegedly pushed him during a parking argument in Sector 15, Noida. Police said he was speaking en route to hospital before his condition deteriorated suddenly.
Hyderabad apartment clash after resident allegedly called neighbour Pakistani
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that a verbal dispute at Janapriya Lakefront Apartments in Kapra escalated when a society committee member allegedly called a young resident a Pakistani and illegal occupant, triggering police action after a viral video.
Heavy security as Cockroach Janta Party holds second protest at Jantar Mantar
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Delhi Police deployed extensive surveillance and crowd-control measures on June 20 as CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke led a second protest at Jantar Mantar scheduled to begin at 1 pm amid heightened security across the capital.
PM Modi disburses Rs 2,400 crore incentives under PM-VBRY in New Delhi
NewsOnAirArchived
NewsOnAir reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed incentives worth Rs 2,400 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana on June 19, marking a milestone in the employment-linked incentive scheme launched in August 2025.
Stationary IndiGo A320neo hit by lightning at Kolkata airport, all safe
The Economic TimesArchived
Economic Times reported that an IndiGo aircraft with over 140 people onboard suffered a lightning strike at Kolkata airport on June 19 morning while parked before flight 6E 6068 to Agartala, and has been grounded as a precaution.
Byregowda sets 8-month deadline for GBA to asphalt all Bengaluru ward roads
The New Indian ExpressArchived
The New Indian Express reported that Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byregowda directed the Greater Bengaluru Authority to complete road works under the Rs 2,000 crore CM grant within eight months, with tenders and estimates finalised in two months.
Karnataka clears Rs 39,437 crore Bengaluru garbage deal despite finance red flags
Deccan HeraldArchived
Deccan Herald reported that the Karnataka government approved two 30-year solid waste management contracts worth Rs 39,437 crore for Bengaluru to Delhi MSW Solutions Ltd, a Ramky Group subsidiary, even after the Finance Department flagged inflated costs and vendor lock-in risks.
SC declares right to walk on demarcated footpaths a fundamental right
LiveLawArchived
LiveLaw reported that the Supreme Court held the right to walk on demarcated footpaths is fundamental under Article 19(1)(d) and takes priority over movement by motorised vehicles, with municipalities duty-bound to build and maintain pedestrian infrastructure.
Kashmir Police chief orders operational readiness ahead of Amarnath yatra
ThePrintArchived
ThePrint reported that IGP Kashmir V K Birdi directed forces to remain alert and maintain high operational readiness for the 57-day Amarnath pilgrimage starting July 3 from Pahalgam and Baltal routes.
Chhattisgarh man tied, beat wife and forced her to drink urine, police say
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that a Koriya woman alleged her husband Jitendra Ghasia tied her, shaved her head, smeared soot on her face, assaulted her and forced her to drink urine on June 14 while their four children watched in fear.Delhi HC rejects Telegram appeal against temporary ban before NEET re-test
ET TelecomArchived
ET Telecom reported that Justice Tejas Karia upheld the government's order banning Telegram until June 22, saying the MeitY directions were reasoned and followed legal procedure amid concerns about exam fraud channels.
Former RS MP Naresh Gujral duped of Rs 7.68 crore in cyber fraud
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that fraudsters impersonating Gujral on a messaging platform tricked his authorised employee into transferring Rs 7.68 crore through four RTGS transactions between June 12 and June 16.
Yogi vows strict action in Ram Temple donation theft case
News18Archived
News18 reported that Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said culprits in the Ram Temple donation theft will not be spared whoever they may be, and an SIT probe at the trust's request will make everything crystal clear.
Patna police in fix over complaint in death of Raushan Anand's brother
The Indian ExpressArchived
Indian Express reported that Gyan Bindu director Raushan Anand filed a complaint against Faizal Khan alias Khan Sir over his brother Prince Yadav's death in Nepal, but police are examining jurisdictional issues as Yadav died in Biratnagar.
J&K sacks another government employee over alleged terror links
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Mohammad Shafi Malik, 51, a PDD inspector from Bijbehara, was terminated on June 18 over alleged terror links, taking the total number of such sackings to around 86 since the L-G administration began the drive in 2020.
Madras HC refuses course certificate to MBBS student funded by Maoist money
The Times of IndiaArchived
The Times of India reported that the Madras High Court refused to order a course completion certificate for Puja Kumari, whose Rs 1.13 crore MBBS fee at Chettinad Academy was frozen by NIA as proceeds of a proscribed Maoist organisation's extorted funds.
Bihar horror: doctors remove bullet, stone and wood from survivor
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that five men gang-raped a woman in Begusarai on June 11, locking her husband in a room. Doctors later removed a live bullet, a stone and a piece of wood from her private parts during treatment at Sadar hospital.
PM worried about broken donation system at Ayodhya Ram Temple
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Nripendra Mishra, who heads the Ram Temple Construction Committee, said Narendra Modi is worried about devotees' money and how to convert a shabby, broken donation system into a healthy one amid theft allegations.)
Assam Don Bosco University removes faculty member after misconduct complaint
DNA IndiaArchived
DNA reported that Assam Don Bosco University terminated faculty member Dr Saurav Chandra after a woman student filed an alleged sexual misconduct complaint. The university referred the matter to its Internal Complaints Committee.
Petrol bombs allegedly hurled at RSS Jharkhand office
The Indian ExpressArchived
The Indian Express reported that two men allegedly hurled petrol bombs at the RSS state office in Ranchi shortly after midnight. Police have opened an investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage.
Class 12 topper dies by suicide days before NEET re-test
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that 23-year-old Riya Kumari Thapa, daughter of a Kargil War veteran, died by suicide at her Dehradun home while preparing for the NEET-UG re-exam. She left a note saying she loved her parents and no one was at fault.
Supreme Court says probe needed into missing case file claim
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that CJI Surya Kant said an allegation that the Supreme Court Registry misplaced case records in an urgent matter was very serious and warranted scrutiny.
Karnataka man accused of killing wife with poison and bangle pieces
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Santosh Patayat from Belagavi district was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife Sakkubai by mixing rat poison and powdered bangle pieces in a soft drink before strangling her.
IIT Kanpur professor and Nisarga Adhikary spar over Telegram ban
Times of IndiaArchived
Times of India reported that ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary and IIT Kanpur professor Manindra Agrawal debated the temporary Telegram restriction ahead of the NEET-UG re-exam. Adhikary argued blocking Telegram would not work because users can use proxies.
