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Man held for giving death threat to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Shlok Tripathi is in custody for allegedly threatening Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The 25-year-old was apprehended on Saturday. Police say Tripathi, a suspected fraudster, made the threat via the 112 emergency helpline. The call originated in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Ghaziabad police alerted Delhi authorities. Tripathi is currently being interrogated by the Delhi Police Special Cell.
Delhi Police ramps up security on Eid; social media under watch, public sacrifice banned
Delhi Police has heightened security measures throughout the city to ensure law and order during Eid ul-Azha celebrations. Increased deployments, check posts, and electronic surveillance are in place, with strict monitoring of social media to prevent misinformation. Authorities are collaborating with community leaders to promote communal harmony and coordinated crowd management for a secure and peaceful festival.
Stampede Deaths: BJP, JDS leaders ask AICC leadership to fire CM, Dy CM; CM eases out his political secretary for ‘ill-advice’
Following the stampede deaths in Bengaluru, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and BJP state president BY Vijayendra have accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Dy CM DK Shivakumar of negligence, demanding their dismissal. They allege the CM pressured police to hold RCB celebration events despite security concerns.
Stampede Deaths: HC grants relief to KSCA office bearers from arrest
The Karnataka High Court has granted protection from arrest to KSCA office bearers in connection with the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede case. This interim relief comes after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ordered their arrest, along with RCB and DNA Entertainment executives, for culpable homicide. KSCA argues it only provided the stadium and infrastructure, with the event organized by RCB and DNA.
Over 27,000 vehicles booked in Delhi for using unusual fonts, symbols, and caste or community slogan on number plates
Delhi Traffic Police took action against vehicles with defective number plates in May 2025. More than 27,000 vehicle owners were booked. This followed Delhi Police Commissioner's orders. The drive targeted unusual fonts, colours and religious symbols. Police said criminals use such plates to hide identity. Non-standard plates interfere with surveillance systems. Ajay Chaudhary stressed strict enforcement for public safety.
Bengaluru stampede: CM Siddaramaiah backs suspension of police chief, officers after 11 killed
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the suspension of Bengaluru police officials, including Commissioner B Dayananda, following the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede that resulted in 11 deaths. He accused BJP and JD(S) of politicising the tragedy, emphasizing that the suspensions targeted those who failed in their duties.
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"Made no scapegoats, magisterial enquiry ordered": Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Bengaluru stampede
Following the tragic stampede in Bengaluru that claimed 11 lives, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge announced the suspension of responsible officers and the initiation of a magisterial enquiry. Kharge defended the government's actions, highlighting accountability and contrasting it with the BJP's criticisms and past incidents.
Seemanth Kumar Singh appointed Bengaluru Police Commissioner after RCB parade stampede fallout
Following a tragic stampede at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru victory celebration that resulted in 11 fatalities, Seemanth Kumar Singh has been appointed as the new ADGP and Commissioner of Police for Bengaluru City. This decision follows the suspension of B Dayananda and other top police officials due to crowd management failures.
IAF deploys Mi-17, Cheetah choppers for Sikkim relief ops
Sikkim's relief operations are underway. The Indian Air Force is using helicopters to rescue people and deliver supplies. Over a hundred survivors were evacuated. Assam is facing severe floods and landslides. Many districts are affected, and thousands are displaced. Relief camps have been set up to provide shelter and food. Sadly, lives have been lost in both states.
CM Siddaramaiah announces suspension of Bengaluru Police Commissioner, orders arrest of RCB, KSCA & DNA executives
Following the Chinnaswamy stadium stampede that resulted in 11 fatalities, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah suspended key Bengaluru police officials, including the City Police Commissioner. A judicial inquiry, led by Justice John Michael D'Cunha, has been ordered alongside a CID investigation into the roles of RCB, KSCA, and DNA Entertainment Networks.
20 statements recorded before Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain grilling in classroom scam
The Delhi Police's Anti-Corruption Branch is probing a classroom construction scam. They have questioned engineers, contractors, and education officials. An architect is under scrutiny for receiving funds without official appointment. Former ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain are summoned for questioning. The investigation reveals cost escalations and procurement violations. The complaint alleges irregularities in constructing classrooms at inflated costs.
Amazon planning $10 billion investment in North Carolina for data center and AI campus
Amazon said Wednesday that its investment in rural Richmond County should create at least 500 jobs and support thousands more through construction and data center supply chain providers, according to statements from the company and Gov. Josh Stein's office. Stein called the investment one of the largest in state history.
Elon Musk’s father and sister visited Ayodhya on Wednesday
Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, is set to visit the Ram temple in Ayodhya this Wednesday afternoon with his daughter, Alexandra Musk. His itinerary includes visits to the Ram temple and Hanumangarhi temple. Security measures are already in place, and his visit is part of a larger trip focused on supporting India's green technology and EV infrastructure.
Georgia residents to get up to $500 in surplus tax refunds starting this week: Here's how you can claim it
Georgia is issuing surplus tax refunds up to $500 to eligible residents, authorized by House Bill 112 and signed by Governor Brian Kemp. This initiative allocates nearly $1.2 billion from state reserves to provide financial relief. Taxpayers who filed 2023 and 2024 returns and meet specific criteria will receive the one-time refund.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visits Cachar district to take stock of flood situation
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visits flood-hit Silchar. He emphasizes wetland conservation for flood control. Sarma reviews relief efforts and interacts with camp residents. He directs officials to provide essential aid. The government plans long-term flood management policies. Focus is on drainage improvement and embankment projects. A pumping station for Silchar is also proposed.
How did a Delhi Police head constable manage to steal cash and jewellery worth crores?
A major theft at the Delhi Police Special Cell's storage facility led to the arrest of Head Constable Khurshid. He allegedly stole cash and jewellery worth crores using duplicate keys. The stolen items were recovered from his residence, and investigations are underway to determine if this was an isolated incident, with concerns raised about internal oversight and procedural lapses.
Central team led by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan visits Manipur relief camps
Led by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, a central team visited relief camps in Manipur's Churachandpur, inaugurating facilities for women and children. They assessed conditions, interacted with displaced people, and assured continued support. Fifteen students from the camps were felicitated for their academic achievements.
Donald Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow mass federal layoffs
The Trump administration has appealed to the US Supreme Court. They want to stop a court order. This order is blocking job cuts and changes in federal agencies. Earlier, a judge blocked these large-scale layoffs. The Justice Department argues the President has the authority to manage federal agencies. The Supreme Court has asked for a response by June 9.
16 illegal Bangladeshi Nationals apprehended in Delhi's Seemapuri area
Delhi Police arrested sixteen Bangladeshi citizens in Seemapuri. The individuals included men, women, and children. They entered India without valid documents. Police acted on intelligence regarding illegal movement near the Uttar Pradesh border. The group confessed to crossing the border years ago due to poverty. They worked at brick kilns in Haryana. Authorities have initiated deportation proceedings through the FRRO.
Union Home Secretary, Bengal officials discuss border fencing
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan met West Bengal officials in Kolkata. Discussions focused on border fencing with Bangladesh. The meeting aimed to speed up land acquisition for the project. Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Mamata Banerjee of obstructing the fencing. Shah stated that the central government needs land to complete the border fence.
Hyderabad citizens help police issue 30,000 traffic challans, collect Rs 1 crore fines in 5 months
Hyderabad's citizens are stepping up against traffic infractions by actively documenting and reporting them on social media. Their engagement has proven invaluable, allowing traffic authorities to issue challans effectively. In a remarkable five-month span, citizen reports have generated ₹1 crore in fines, and in 2024, complaints soared to produce ₹1.5 crore in penalties.
3,802 people affected, 883 houses damaged as heavy rain batters Manipur
Heavy rain caused widespread devastation in Manipur, affecting 3,802 people and damaging 883 houses due to floods and landslides in the last 48 hours. Imphal and Imphal East were severely inundated after a river breached embankments. Authorities, including the Governor, are responding with rescue efforts and relief measures, while monitoring river levels and alerting disaster response teams.
Palghar murder accused on run for 24 years arrested from UP
After 24 years on the run, Palghar police have apprehended Mamu alias Chhote alias Babuon Omprakash Shrisahuni Diwakar in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for a 2001 murder. The crime stemmed from a dispute over unpaid auto fares, leading to the stabbing death of Moharram Ali Mohammad Ibrahim Ali.
Bihar govt transfers 45 IAS officers in major bureaucratic reshuffle
In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the Bihar government has transferred forty-five IAS officers. This includes several District Magistrates. Thirty-one officers of the Bihar Administrative Service were also transferred. New appointments were made in the Mahadalit Commission and the Scheduled Caste Commission. Patna DM Chandrasekhar Singh is now Commissioner of the Patna division.
Heavy rain causes floods in parts of Assam, 5 killed in landslides
In Assam, incessant rain has triggered landslides, resulting in five fatalities in Kamrup Metropolitan district within 24 hours. Flooding has impacted over 10,000 people across six districts, prompting the opening of relief camps.
Manipur Governor reviews conditions of displaced persons amid ongoing ethnic violence
Manipur's Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla assessed the situation of internally displaced persons in relief camps. He discussed livelihood, skill development, medical support, and education with officials. The Governor also reviewed flood preparedness with various departments. He directed stakeholders to implement effective flood control measures. The ethnic violence in Manipur has displaced over 60,000 people.
Karnataka HC asks BJP chief whip to apologize to IAS officer for Pak reference
The Karnataka High Court on Thursday asked BJP chief whip N Ravi Kumar to formally apologise to Gulbarga Deputy Commissioner Fauzia Taranum for his remarks linking her to Pakistan. The court disapproved of his comments and said it would consider his plea to quash the FIR only after the officer accepts the apology and places it on record.
Southwest monsoon sets in over parts of Odisha: IMD
The southwest monsoon has arrived in Odisha, approximately 13 days earlier than expected, bringing heavy rainfall to several districts. The IMD forecasts above-average rainfall for the state during the monsoon season. An 'Orange' alert has been issued for five districts due to potential lightning and thunderstorms, prompting the government to put all districts on alert.
Jharkhand govt transfers 48 IPS officers in major bureaucratic reshuffle
The Jharkhand government has executed a significant bureaucratic overhaul, transferring 48 IPS officers, including senior superintendents and SPs across 14 districts. Key changes include the appointment of Amol V Homkar as IG Railways and ADG Priya Dubey receiving additional charge of ADG Modernisation cum Training.
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