16 Jun, 21:24 (IST)

The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police has recovered six post-dated cheques, believed to be payments for leaked NEET question papers. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Manavjit Singh Dhillon revealed that these cheques were issued to criminals who facilitated the leaks.

16 Jun, 18:55 (IST)

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar today inaugurated 'Prerna Sthal', which houses all statues of freedom fighters and other leaders that were earlier placed at different places in the Parliament complex.Watch Video

16 Jun, 17:11 (IST)

Responding to news reports of tweaks in the newly revised National Curriculum for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) textbook, its director Dinesh Prasad Saklani said there were “no attempts to saffronise the curriculum” and all changes were based on “evidences and facts”. “Why should we teach students about riots?”. The purpose of the textbook was not to “create violent, depressed citizens”, he said. Saklani added that the history was taught in schools to give out facts, and not to make it a “battleground”.

16 Jun, 15:56 (IST)

In Delhi, a BJP protest over the water crisis turned violent as female demonstrators reportedly pelted stones at the Filling Point of Delhi Jal Board in the Chhatarpur area, causing damage to window glasses. Former MP Ramesh Bidhuri was present at the site and criticised the Delhi government, accusing them of incompetence and corruption and alleging they are disconnected from ground realities despite blaming others for issues like floods and shortages.

16 Jun, 14:29 (IST)

A fire erupted at a factory in the Mundka Industrial Area, with around 35 fire tenders dispatched to the scene. The Delhi Fire Service reported no injuries or casualties. The situation is being managed by the emergency response teams.

16 Jun, 12:35 (IST)

Several individuals are feared drowned after a boat capsized in the Ganga river near Uma Nath Ganga Ghat, Gosaimath, Bihar. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 16. Rescue operations have been initiated to locate and assist any survivors.

16 Jun, 11:51 (IST)

Mumbai's Vanrai Police on Sunday, June 16, issued notices under CrPC 41A to Mangesh Pandilkar and Dinesh Gurav regarding alleged EVM manipulation. Mobile phones linked to the case were sent to the FSL for data analysis. CCTV footage from the Nesco Center is scrutinised to trace how the phone entered and identify potential accomplices.

16 Jun, 09:54 (IST)

Efforts are ongoing to contain a raging forest fire in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, which has persisted for the past 10 hours. The dense forest terrain is posing challenges in controlling the blaze. Both forest department officials and local residents are actively engaged in firefighting operations.

16 Jun, 07:30 (IST)

At least nine people, including children, were injured when a gunman randomly opened fire at a splash pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan, yesterday evening, June 15. The shooter exited a vehicle, approached the splash pad, and fired at least 28 shots, reloading twice before fleeing, as per reports. A 9mm semi-automatic handgun was recovered at the scene. The suspect is believed to be hiding in his house in Shelby Township, where police and a SWAT team have been mobilised to arrest him.

New Delhi, June 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a detailed meeting today to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, and top officials from the Army and CRPF will attend the meeting.

In other developments, the Lok Sabha Secretariat has announced that “Prerna Sthal,” an earmarked area within Parliament for key statues, including those of Mahatma Gandhi and Bhim Rao Ambedkar, will be inaugurated on June 16. The relocation of these statues has sparked criticism from the Opposition, which claims it undermines democratic traditions. The Secretariat maintains that the move is part of the redevelopment plan following the construction of the new Parliament building. PM Narendra Modi Returns to Delhi After Presenting India's Views at G7 Summit 2024 in Italy, Says 'Had a Productive Day in Apulia' (Watch Video).

To facilitate candidates appearing for the UPSC civil services prelims examination on June 16, the Noida-Greater Noida Metro will begin operations at 6 am on Sunday, earlier than the usual 8 am start. Similarly, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will start services on its Phase III sections from 6 am on the same day. Rudraprayag Tempo Accident: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Meets Victims After Vehicle Falls Into Gorge on Rishikesh-Badrinath Highway, Probe On (Watch Videos).

The Phase III sections include routes from Dilshad Garden to Shaheed Sthal, Noida City Centre to Noida Electronic City, Mundka to Brigadier Hoshiar Singh, Badarpur Border to Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh), Majlis Park to Shiv Vihar, Janakpuri West to Botanical Garden, and Dhansa Bus Stand to Dwarka.

The prestigious examination starts at 9 am for the forenoon session and at 2 pm for the afternoon session, with entry closing 30 minutes before each session, according to the UPSC website.