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In a fresh case of alleged forced religious conversion in Rajasthan’s Sikar village, a married Hindu woman named Harshita was reportedly coerced into converting to Islam and adopting the name Haniya. The accused, identified as Taiyyab, is a garment seller from Aligarh. He allegedly approached the victim approximately one and a half years ago through the Free Fire gaming application, which the woman had taken up to pass her time at her inlaws house as her husband lived abroad for work. According to reports, the accused engaged in casual conversations with the woman on the gaming app before adding her to a group called “love-life,” which consisted only of the two of them. The alleged forced conversion took place within this group, as per information from police sources. The accused purportedly manipulated the victim into falling in love with him in order to later indoctrinate her with Islamic teachings. It is alleged that the accused shared Facebook links with her, containing instruc

A Delhi court has denied anticipatory bail to a man suspected of cheating, ruling that the police’s capacity to investigate cannot be limited by depriving an accused of the chance for protracted interrogation. Vacation Judge Aparna Swami noted accused Rishabh Sharma’s “non-cooperative attitude during the investigation” and denied his plea while ordering him to participate in the probe. Cheating, criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and forgery are all charges in this case. “Police power of investigation cannot be clipped by denying the opportunity of sustained interrogation of accused for conclusion of evidence, particularly in a case of this nature where several facts are still to be unravelled,” the judge said. She also noted that the accused was involved in a “serious offence of cheating” in which a huge sum of money was involved and that the investigation was at a nascent stage. The court further noted in an order passed on 12 June that the accused was not a permanen

The flood situation in Assam remained grave on Saturday with over 4.88 lakh people affected so far, an official report said. Major rivers remained in spate across the state with the meteorological department warning of more rainfall and thunderstorm in different parts. A Central Water Commission report on Friday evening said the Brahmaputra was flowing over the danger level in Nematighat (Jorhat). The water level of the Puthimari and Pagladiya rivers have breached the red mark in Kamrup and Nalbari districts respectively, it added. The Regional Meteorological Centre here has issued a ‘Yellow’ alert for Saturday, asking people to be on watch and remain updated for heavy rainfall and thunderstorm in some parts of the state. As per an official report, more than 4.88 lakh people in 16 districts are currently reeling under floods. Two persons have been killed in floods this year so far. Worst affected has been the Bajali sub-division where 2.67 lakh people have been hit by the deluge

Out of the roughly 15,000 road accident fatalities registered in Maharashtra in 2022, 7,700 were of two-wheeler riders, with most of these deaths occurring due to head injuries from not wearing helmets, an official said. These figures were shared in a circular issued last week by the state transport commissioner. In view of this situation, the state transport department has directed its staff to launch a state-wide campaign to counsel two-wheeler users to make them understand the importance of road safety and the legal provisions related to it, an official said. As per the official statistics revealed earlier this year, a total of 14,883 people were killed in road accidents in the state in 2022, an increase of 2,095 compared to 12,788 fatalities recorded in the pre-COVID-19 year of 2019. In the circular, the transport commissioner pointed out that 51 per cent of the fatalities in road accidents in 2022 were of two-wheeler riders (7,700), adding that most of these incidents took pla

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Indian professionals can renew their work visas without travelling abroad. This move could help thousands of Indian professionals. Addressing the Indian diaspora at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington DC, PM Modi said “America’s new consulates will be opened in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. It has now been decided that the H1B visa renewal can be done in the US itself,”. The move is part of a people-to-people initiative and comes after a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Modi and US President Joe Biden. The United States authorities announced that they will introduce ‘in-country’ renewable H-1B visas as part of the people-to-people initiative to smoothen the process of H-1B visa renewal for several Indians who are working in the US on a H-1B visa. India is going to open a new consulate in Seattle this year. Apart from this, Indian Consulates will be opened in 2 more cities in America. “Together we are not just forming policies and

India and the US have done the groundwork for the business community of the two countries and it is now the responsibility of the corporate sector to take advantage of this and proposer, said Prime Minister Narendra while addressing business leaders and philanthropists from India and the US as well as other prominent members of the Indian-American community at the Kennedy Centre here on Friday. PM Modi stressed that the India-US partnership is not of convenience but one of conviction shared commitments and compassion. Modi said that in the last three days of his State Visit to the US, several historic steps have been taken to further strengthen bilateral ties. From defence to aviation, applied materials to manufacturing, and the IT and space sectors, India and the US are now moving forward as most reliable partners, Prime Minister Modi said at the event organised by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum. He urged the business community to step forward and take full advantage of

An impressive gathering attended the state dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 June, Thursday. A number of prominent figures joined for the state dinner, including business tycoons, CEOs of global corporations, politicians among others. Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group, also attended the sumptuous dinner. In the aftermath of the event, he shared some amazing moments on Twitter. With ‘Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo’ and the perennial hit ‘Om Shanti Om’ played by the US Marine band and a captivating violin performance, President Biden’s US state dinner saw many unforgettable moments. Mahindra wrote in a series of videos and photos taken at the event that as promised by him, he shared a few photos from the State Dinner held commemorating Prime PM Modi at the White House. He wrote that as a pleasant surprise, the night’s dominant theme, aside from the cuisine, was music. He added, “From the very start to the finish.” Check out the post: I

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the significance of women in the body-politic of India, referring to the fact that the Head of State of India is a woman from a humble background. PM Modi, during his address to a joint session of the US Congress, lauded Murmu for rising through the ranks to become India’s 15th President despite hailing from a tribal background. “…today in modern India, women are leading us to a better future. India’s vision is not just of development that benefits women. It is of women-led development where women lead the journey of progress. A woman has risen from a humble tribal background to be our Head of State…,” PM Modi said during his address to a joint session of the US Congress. #WATCH | “…today in modern India, women are leading us to a better future. India’s vision is not just of development that benefits women. It is of women-led development where women lead the journey of progress. A woman has risen from a humble tribal background to be our Hea

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that there is a war of ideology going on in India between the Congress party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Addressing the party workers at the Bihar State Congress office, Gandhi said that on one hand, there is the Congress’ ‘Bharat Jodo’ ideology and on the other the BJP and RSS’ ‘Bharat Todo’ ideology. “You know that hate cannot be countered with hate. It can be defeated only with love. The Congress is working for uniting the country and spreading love,” he said. “All Opposition parties have come here and together we are going to defeat the BJP,” the former Congress chief said, adding, “In Karnataka, the BJP leaders gave speeches and went everywhere but the result is there for you to see,” he added. “As soon as the Congress stood united, the BJP disappeared in Karnataka. I am saying it from this stage that the BJP will be nowhere in Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and the C

Four terrorists trying to infiltrate on Indian side from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir were killed in Kala Jungle area of Machhal sector in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday. The terrorists were gunned downed in a joint operation by the Indian Army and police. “In a joint operation, Army and Police have killed four terrorists in Kala Jungle of Machhal sector in Kupwara who were trying to infiltrate to our side from POJK,” Kashmir Zone police said. In a joint operation, Army and Police have killed four #terrorists in Kala Jungle of Machhal sector in #Kupwara who were trying to infiltrate to our side from POJK. @JmuKmrPolice — Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) June 23, 2023 The encounter comes merely days after five terrorists were killed in an encounter with the security forces in the Kupwara region on 16. Around eight days ago, a major infiltration bid at Jumgund Keran close to the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kupwara was foiled by the security forces in a similar

Taking potshots at Opposition meeting scheduled to take place in Patna today in an effort to forge a united front to take on the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, BJP MP Sushil Modi said that the opposition leaders making a beeline to Patna is like a wedding procession in which everyone is a groom, but there are no guests. #WATCH | BJP MP Sushil Modi speaks on Opposition parties’ meeting scheduled to be held tomorrow in Patna; says, “Jo baaraat lagi hai usmein sab dulha hai, baaraati koi nahi hai. Everyone is busy making others accept their conditions…After their victory in the Karnataka… pic.twitter.com/odZoDK89d4 — ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2023 He pointed out that Nitish Kumar had organised an event where everyone seemed to be “projecting themselves as contenders”. “Nitish ji ne aisi baraat lagaai hai, jisme sab dulhe hain. Everyone is busy making others accept their conditions. Kejriwal has threatened that he would not attend the meeting until the Congress announced cooperation on

07:25 (IST) PM Modi in US LIVE Updates PM Modi thanks the Bidens for official State Dinner After addressing a joint session of the US Congress, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden received PM Modi at the White House for a state dinner. "I want to thank US President Joe Biden for this wonderful dinner today. I would also like to thank First Lady Jill Biden for taking care of my visit to make it successful. Yesterday evening you opened the doors of your house for me," PM Modi said during the official State Dinner at The White House. 07:24 (IST) PM Modi in US LIVE Updates India US cooperation will serve the global good, says joint statement Affirming a vision of the US and India as close allies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden said on Thursday that the two countries diversified collaboration will benefit the global good. The US-India Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership is anchored in a new level of trust and mutual understand

Maintaining good eyesight is crucial for our overall well-being, especially in today’s digital age where we spend countless hours staring at screens. Luckily, there are several simple yet powerful daily habits that can help improve eyesight naturally. From incorporating yoga exercises to taking regular screen breaks, let’s explore seven practical tips that can enhance your vision and promote healthier eyes. Yoga exercises for the eyes can work wonders in improving eyesight and relieving eye strain. Incorporate simple techniques like palming, blinking, and eye rotations into your daily routine. These exercises help relax the eye muscles, increase blood circulation, and reduce eye fatigue. Take Regular Screen Breaks Extended screen time can strain your eyes and contribute to vision problems. To combat this, follow the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and focus your eyes on something at least 20 feet away. This practice helps alleviate eye strain and keeps your

Two soldiers were injured in a firing exchange between armed miscreants and soldiers of the Indian Army that was reported early in N Boljang, Imphal West district on Thursday morning, Spear Corps, Indian Army said. In a tweet, Spear Corps said, “Unprovoked firing in Imphal West. Armed miscreants resorted to unprovoked firing in N Boljang, Imphal West Distt in the morning hours of 22 June. Calibrated response by own troops to avoid any collateral damage. Two soldiers sustained minor injuries- both stable.” Armed miscreants resorted to unprovoked firing in N Boljang, Imphal West Distt in the morning hours of 22 June. Calibrated response by own troops to avoid any collateral damage. Two soldiers sustained minor injuries-… pic.twitter.com/0G1b5mY9ZH — SpearCorps.IndianArmy (@Spearcorps) June 22, 2023 Moreover, one INSAS light machine gun has also been recovered during the initial search. Additional columns inducted and operations are in progress. Earlier, an Indian Army soldier has

A Dornier aircraft of the Indian Navy airlifted a seriously ill two-and-a-half-year old child from Agatti Islands in Lakshadweep to Kochi. The medical evacuation of the child with febrile seizures, aspiration pneumonia and respiratory failure from the islands was undertaken by the Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy last night, a defence release said on Thursday. “The patient was airlifted from Agatti Island and shifted to Kochi by Naval Dornier of INS Garuda in challenging weather conditions due to the prevailing monsoon. The child was immediately admitted to a civil hospital in Kochi and is recovering,” it said. On the request of #Lakshadweep Administration, a swift #MedicalEvacuation of a 2.5 yr old child with Febrile Seizure, Aspiration Pneumonia & Respiratory Failure was undertaken from Agatti Is on the night of 21 Jun by #IndianNavy Dornier of #INSGaruda at #SNC . #HarKaamDeshkeNaam pic.twitter.com/62OZi21pcr — Southern Naval Command (@IN_HQSNC) June 22, 2023

The India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) was launched by the defence departments of India and the US on Wednesday. It aims to expand the strategic technology partnership and defence industrial cooperation between the two countries, informed an official press release. A factsheet was released for operationalising the “Defence Innovation Bridge” under the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) at the event, according to the official release by the Ministry of Defence. iCET was announced by US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022 for cooperation on critical and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum computing. The event also saw a first-of-its-kind joint showcasing innovative technologies by Indian and US start-ups. 15 Indian start-ups and 10 US start-ups, from multiple domains of maritime, AI, autonomous systems and space showcased their technologies to Indian and US stakeholders. Accor

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri expressed his admiration for an employee from a gas agency who went above and beyond the call of duty. During the devastating Cyclone Biparjoy, the employee delivered gas cylinders to a village in Rajasthan. Hardeep Singh Puri shared a video of the employee’s dedication to his job. He also penned a heartfelt message in Hindi, which loosely translates to, “The stove will keep burning, and the nation will keep progressing.” He added, “Ensuring energy availability. With commendable dedication towards duty, this undaunted foot soldier of India’s energy sector braves the impact of #Biparjoy to supply an #Indane refill at a consumer’s home in village Dhok in Barmer, Rajasthan.” Hardeep Singh Puri’s words reflect the importance of ensuring energy availability and the role played by the resilient foot soldiers of India’s energy sector. The video that was shared captures the employee’s unwavering determination to deliver an LPG cylinder to a village in Barmer

07:40 (IST) PM Modi in US LIVE Updates PM Modi receives warm welcome by members of Indian diaspora in Washington DC Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted warmly at the Hotel Intercontinental Willard in Washington, DC. As cries of 'Vande Mataram' resonated across the neighbourhood, the Indian diaspora greeted him. Read More 07:38 (IST) PM Modi in US LIVE Updates PM Modi invites Micron to boost semiconductor manufacturing in India Prime Minister Narendra Modi has encouraged American chipmaker Micron Technology to expand semiconductor production in India, citing the country's competitive advantages across the product's supply chain. He also invited Applied Materials to India to work on process technologies and sophisticated packaging. Modi emphasised the possibility of the company's partnership with academic institutions in India to generate a competent workforce during his meeting here with President and CEO of Applied Materials Gary E Dickerson. &qu

Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the White House, US First Lady gave away details about the grand state dinner that will be hosted for him by the Bidens. “Prime Minister Modi is a vegetarian. So we asked Chef Nina Curtis to create a stunning vegetarian menu,” she said. The First Lady added, “Tomorrow night, guests will walk across the South Lawn into a pavilion draped in rich greens with saffron-coloured flowers at every table — the colours of the Indian flag.” #WATCH | First Lady of the US, Jill Biden gives details on the State Dinner that will be hosted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “…Tomorrow night, guest will walk across the South Lawn into a pavilion draped in rich greens with saffron-coloured flowers at every table — the… pic.twitter.com/oNgrXgAHjw — ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023 The menu for the State dinner will include Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce, Crisped Millet Cakes, Summer Squashes, Marinated Millet and Grilled Corn Kernel Salad, Compressed Watermelon, Tangy Av

Back at home, Union Home Minister Amit Shah appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for leading International Yoga Day celebrations at UN headquarters. He said that the world witnessed the power of India’s culture at the UN HQs today. “A landmark day for India. The world witnessed the power of India’s culture as PM @narendramodi Ji practised Yoga at the UN HQs on Yoga Day today. Modi Ji not just promoted Yoga on a global platform but reclaimed India’s glory by gifting a new worldview of unity,” Shah tweeted. A landmark day for India. The world witnessed the power of India’s culture as PM @narendramodi Ji practised Yoga at the UN HQs on #InternationalDayofYoga today. Modi Ji not just promoted Yoga on a global platform but reclaimed India’s glory by gifting a new worldview of unity. pic.twitter.com/kGGLG5rIvg — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 21, 2023 The home minister also said that in a remarkable achievement, yoga enthusiasts from different parts of the world created a Guinness

A man had a narrow escape after falling on a railway platform from a high-speed train in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur this week. The video of the incident is now viral on social media platforms. The shocking incident occurred at the Shahjahanpur Railway Station when a man fell on the platform from the Patliputra Express, which was running at a speed of 110 km/hr. The man slid and rolled for several feet on the platform after falling from the train, while other passengers watched the dramatic incident happening. Later, the man stood up and is reportedly unhurt. It is unclear how the man fell from the speeding train onto the platform and managed to survive. Recently, Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel rescued a man from being run over by a train at a railway station in West Bengal. The incident was caught on a CCTV camera. In another incident, an elderly woman slipped while boarding a moving train and was saved by an alert cop in Mumbai. Read all the Latest News , Trending N

The central government has approved US-based chip maker Micron’s project to set up a semiconductor test and packaging unit worth USD 2.7 billion in the country, sources told PTI . The project is expected to create 5,000 jobs. The government agreed to production-linked incentives worth 110 billion rupees ($1.34 billion) for the plant, which is set to be built in PM Modi’s home state of Gujarat, Reuters reported quoting an official. Micron specialises in computer memory products, flash drives etc. It will set up an OSAT plant in India which will test and package its product to make it ready for use. “The project was cleared about a week back,” a source told PTI, confirming details of the project. Micron’s OSAT (outsourced semiconductor assembly and test) proposal was cleared after the government modified the semiconductor programme and increased the incentives. In the first phase, the government had cleared four OSAT projects which included proposals by Tata Group, Sahasra Semiconduc