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Rahul says PM Modi ‘finished off’ India; Congress to launch protests over ‘vote & seat chori’, economy, paper leaks

New Delhi, 11/6: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday told a meeting of senior Congress functionaries that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “finished off” the economy, students and farmers, as the party announced a “two-to-three-mont nationwide agitation against the BJP government over a variety of issues, including CBSE-NEET issue.    

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Trump in two minds over attacks? Will hit Iran ‘very hard’ tonight but will spare civilian infrastructure, he says

Tehran, 11/6: The fragile ceasefire between United States and Iran grew more precarious as both countries traded fire for the second consecutive day, with President Donald Trump warning that Iran will be hit “VERY HARD” tonight. The United States will ⁠hit Iran “very hard tonight” ⁠and will ‌soon take ​control of the Middle Eastern country’s…

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NCW summons comedian Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra over Rs 370 biryani remark row

New Delhi, 11/6: The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday summoned comedian Pranit More and web developer Himanshu Jangra, over remarks allegedly made during a stand-up comedy show in Gurugram that the commission said appeared to glorify sexual coercion and non-consensual conduct towards a woman.Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports and a viral…

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Road accidents claim three lives in two Odisha districts

Three persons were killed in separate road accidents in Odisha’s Sambalpur and Khurda districts Thursday, police said.An auto-rickshaw driver, 35, and his five-year-old daughter were killed when the three-wheeler was hit by a speeding SUV in Dhanupali area, following which a cement mixer truck rammed into it, a police officer said.The deceased were identified as…

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Boyfriend arrested for killing girlfriend, stages fake road accident in Ganjam

Berhampur: The Odisha police have arrested a youth for allegedly murdering his girlfriend and staging it as road accident in Ganjam district.The accused arrested has been identified as Rakesh Acharya, of Nimakhandi Pentha area under Digapahandi police limits.He was arrested following an investigation into the death of his girlfriend, Ambika.As per police, the victim and…

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Youth Stabbed To Death In Clash Between Two Groups In Kendrapara

A young man was stabbed and killed during a violent clash between two groups in Kendrapara. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of Pattamundai Model Police Station.The deceased has been identified as Kailash Mallick, a resident of Kajalabandh village.According to sources, the clash originated from a dispute between the families of Prabhakar Nayak and Pratap…

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Odisha DGP Reviews Security Ahead of President Murmu’s Visit to Mayurbhanj

Odisha Police have intensified security measures in Mayurbhanj district ahead of the visitoftheHon’blePresidentof India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.Director General of Police Yogesh Bahadur Khurania reached Mayurbhanj on Thursday to personally review the arrangements and ensure a smooth and secure visit.The DGP inspected key routes, venues, and coordination points with local police and district administration. Senior officers briefed him on deployment plans, crowd management strategies, and emergency response systems.Police teams…

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3 missing Indian seafarers confirmed dead after US strike on tanker off Oman

New Delhi, 11/6: All three missing Indian seafarers ⁠have died after ⁠a U S ‌military ​strike on a tanker in the Gulf of ​Oman, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday. The US ⁠said ‌its military carried out ‌a “precision” strike on ⁠the vessel that failed to ‌follow ‌its instructions and ‌was carrying oil ‌from…

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Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz, threatens vessels after overnight US bombardment

Tehran, 11/6:Iran’s top joint ⁠military ⁠command announced ‌the closure ​of the Strait ​of ⁠Hormuz on Thursday, June 11, including for oil ⁠tankers ‌and commercial ships, ‌saying ⁠any vessel that would attempt ‌passage ‌would be shot at. The announcement came amid a fresh round of attacks by the United States against multiple targets in Iran. “The…

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