Earthquake LIVE Updates: Earthquake jolts J&K, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, parts of north India

15:03 (IST)

Earthquake LIVE Update

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolts J&K, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, parts of north India

On Tuesday about 1:35 p.m., a magnitude 5.4 earthquake rocked Doda in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the National Centre for Seismology, tremors were also reported in Delhi and other regions of north India.

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14:23 (IST)

Best Bakery Case LIVE Update

Mumbai court acquits two of the accused in the Best Bakery case

Two of the suspects in the Best Bakery case have been acquitted by a Mumbai court.

A Mumbai court has acquitted two of the suspects in the Best Bakery case, Harshad Raoji Bhai Solanki and Mafat Manilal Gohil. The case involves a bakery in Vadodara that was set on fire by a crowd during the 2002 Gujarat riots, which killed 14 people.

14:08 (IST)

Cash-for-Job Scam LIVE Update

Without taking names, PM Modi takes Lalu Yadav and Mamata Banerjee to the cleaners

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a veiled shot on Tuesday at dynastic political parties that have long been a shelter for corruption. Without naming names, the PM went for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav.

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13:48 (IST)

Terror Funding Case LIVE Update

Terror Funding Case: NIA attaches residential property of Hurriyat leader in Srinagar

In connection with a terror funding investigation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) attached a residential property belonging to Hurriyat Conference chairman Mohammad Akbar Khanday alias Ayaz Akbar in the Maloora region of the city on Tuesday.

The move was made in response to a May 31 order issued by the NIA court in Delhi.

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12:55 (IST)

Results 2023 LIVE Updates

HSCAP Plus One Trial Allotment 2023 Result to be announced today

Today, June 13, 2023, at 4 PM, the HSCAP Plus One Trial Allotment 2023 Result will be released. The Directorate of General Education (DGE) Kerala will publish the Plus One or Class Eleven Admissions Trial Allotment Results on the official website, hscap.kerala.gov.in.

When the allocation result becomes available, students will be able to get it.

Even though the trial allotment for the merit quota has already been made public, candidates can examine their trial allocation results through the candidate login SWS window.

12:47 (IST)

Rozgar Mela LIVE Updates

Rozgar Mela a new identity of the BJP-led NDA govt, says PM Modi as he distributes 70,000 appointment letters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday distributed as many as 70,000 appointment letters to youth as part of the government’s ‘Rozgar Mela’ initiative, calling it a new identity of the BJP-led NDA government.

Congratulating the new recruits, PM Modi said “this is a very crucial period for those stepping into governmental roles as ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal’ has started.”

“The new appointees will carry the goal of making India into a developed country in the next 25 years,” said the Prime Minister while addressing the new appointees.

He said that today, India has a decisive government and political stability.

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12:39 (IST)

Bollywood LIVE Updates

'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' teaser out with 'Adipurush', what to expect from Karan Johar's next

Karan Johar embarks (wait, has already embarked) to make his seventh directorial. It’s called Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and stars Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Ranveer Singh, and Alia Bhatt. Johar has blended romance, style, sass, and humor into the narratives of his films since his debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which turns silver this year. His last, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, was about a man who would just refuse to take a no from the girl who doesn’t love him back.

Seven years later, it’s about Rocky and Rani, and maybe it’s time to move on from Ayan and Alizeh. So what to expect from Singh and Bhatt, and the film overall? In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, Johar said about the film in 2022, “This is a family love story. It’s about family, the importance of family, it’s about love adapting to family. It’s a love story that actually tells you how important family is for a relationship to truly nurture.”

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12:15 (IST)

JAC 11th Result LIVE Updates

JAC 11th Result 2023 expected today

The Jharkhand Academic Council is scheduled to announce the Jharkhand Board class 11 results soon. The Jharkhand board class 11 results are anticipated today, 13 June 2023, according to local media. Official confirmation from government officials is anticipated. This year, about 3.5 lakh students took the examinations, which were held from 17 April to 19 April 2023.

The class 11 results will be announced online by the board. Candidates must go to the official website and input their class 11 roll number in the result link to view their results. According to sources, the results will be released at 2 pm.

11:54 (IST)

South Korea News LIVE Updates

South Korea's Yoon to hold summits with leaders of France, Vietnam

Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korean President, will travel France and Vietnam next week and meet with leaders from both countries, Yoon's office announced on Tuesday.

Yoon will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron on his visit to Paris on 20 and 21, according to Yoon's deputy national security advisor, Kim Tae-hyo.

He will also attend a meeting of the Bureau International Expositions (BIE), the Expo 2030 organiser.

The purpose of the tour is to promote South Korea's candidature to host the exhibition. The host country for the 2030 Expo will be chosen in November.

11:42 (IST)

Jack Dorsey Twitter LIVE Updates

Former Twitter CEO alleges pressure from Indian government during farmers’ protest; Centre terms it ‘outright lie’

According to former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, the Indian government made multiple demands of Twitter pertaining to farmer demonstrations and journalists critical of the Centre and then followed up by applying pressure and threatening to raid Twitter personnel. In response, the Centre termed the claims an "outright lie," adding that Twitter was a chronic violation under Dorsey.

Dorsey made these claims in an interview with the YouTube channel Breaking Points on June 12. Mr Dorsey was asked about the challenges he faced as CEO of Twitter from foreign governments throughout the interview.

11:04 (IST)

Odisha Polls LIVE Updates

STF seizes 161 kg of ganja in Angul, three arrested

On Sunday, an STF squad recovered 161 kg of Ganja from Chandrapur village in Odisha's Angul district and detained three people.

Sarmit Urma of Chandrapur village (under Athamallik police station boundaries), Rohit Behra of Madhapur village (under Athamallik police station limits), and Sunil Deep of Routpada (under Harabhanga police station limits, Boudh district) were identified as the three suspects.

10:49 (IST)

Bengal Panchayat Polls LIVE Updates

West Bengal’s SEC to meet on Tuesday after clashes

West Bengal's State Election Commission (SEC) will meet on Tuesday to hear the requests and concerns of all political parties about the July 8 panchayat elections and to examine the peace and order situation, according to a top poll official. SEC Rajiva Sinha will preside over the meeting.

"All parties have been invited to the meeting. There will be discussions on the law and order situation. We will also listen to their grievances and suggestions," the official said. The BJP asserted that the all-party meeting would bear no fruit, while the CPI(M) questioned the "purpose" of calling it when there are only two days left for filing nominations.

10:47 (IST)

Russian Missile Strike LIVE Updates

Three killed in Russian missile strike on Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih: official

Three people were killed and 25 wounded in a Russian missile strike on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih early Tuesday, the regional governor said.

"A five-story building got destroyed. According to initial reports, three of its residents died. 25 people were injured," Serhiy Lysak said on Telegram, adding there were "still people under the rubble".

Russian air strikes hit several buildings in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih early Tuesday, leaving "dead and wounded", local authorities said as drone and missile attacks were reported in Kyiv and other cities.

10:00 (IST)

Heatwave Alert LIVE Updates

IMD issues heatwave alert in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh for two days

Heat wave conditions are expected to last two days in Telangana and one day in Andhra Pradesh, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) experts on Monday.

Sravani, the scientist of Hyderabad Meteorological Centre said, "Thundershowers are going on in entire Telangana. Seeing that there is a trough present in South Chhattisgarh. For the last 24 hours, the southwesterly and northwesterly winds are prevailing in the entire state. It is going to prevail for the next 24 hours, especially in the northern part of the state. In the Southern part, the westerlies are prevailing."

09:44 (IST)

Syria Helicopter Mishap LIVE Updates

US Central Command says 22 service members injured in Syria helicopter mishap

According to the US Central Command, 22 service men were injured in a helicopter crash in Syria.

The United States Central Command said late Monday that a helicopter incident in northeastern Syria on Sunday resulted in varied degrees of injury to 22 service members.

09:15 (IST)

NBA LIVE Updates

Denver Nuggets beat Miami Heat to win first NBA title

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 94-89 on Monday, bringing the Mile High City its first NBA title. Nikola Jokic led the way with 28 points.

The Nuggets broke a 47-year title drought by winning the best-of-seven series 4-1 in front of a rowdy maximum crowd at Ball Arena.

The Nuggets were once again paced by Jokic, the Serbian big man posting a double-double of 28 points and 16 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. chipped in with 16 points and 13 boards.

09:01 (IST)

Bollywood LIVE Updates

Tamannaah Bhatia confirms relationship with Vijay Varma

Tamannaah Bhatia has finally admitted to being in a relationship with Vijay Varma. Tamannaah recently stated that Vijay is "a person who I care deeply about, and he's my happy place." She also stated that on the set of their Netflix anthology Lust Stories 2, sparks flew.

In an interview with Film Companion, Tamannaah stated about Vijay, "I don’t think you can get attracted to someone just because they are your co-star. I have had so many co-stars. I think if one has to fall for someone, feel something for someone it’s definitely more personal, it’s nothing to do with what they do for a living, I mean that’s not the reason why this would happen."

08:58 (IST)

BTS Turns 10 LIVE Updates

ARMYs thank BTS for 'changing their life'

On June 13, 2023, BTS turns ten. Since its debut in 2013, the K-pop music phenomenon has achieved its apex.

They've set 25 Guinness World Records, garnered two GRAMMY nominations, and released four number-one albums faster than any other band since the Beatles.

Even though the band is on sabbatical and two of its members are now serving in the military, many of the band's ardent international fans, known as "ARMY," gathered in Seoul this week.

BTS fans from all around the world have been celebrating the group's tenth anniversary. While some fans congregated in Seoul to celebrate the K-pop band's special day, others resorted to Twitter to show their love for BTS with touching notes.

08:28 (IST)

Russia Fuel Tanker LIVE Updates

State of emergency around fuel tanker crash site in Russia's Irkutsk region

The province's governor declared a state of emergency surrounding the area where two fuel tankers crashed on the Lena River in southern Russia's Irkutsk region, destroying a container and pouring petrol into the river, early Tuesday.

The damaged container was carrying 138 metric tonnes of petrol, according to the governor, Igor Kobzev, who added that investigators were attempting to determine how much wound up in the Lena.

The situation was complicated as other vessels were still travelling on the river, Kobzev said. "In addition, there are settlements downstream."

The collision took place late on Monday.

08:26 (IST)

Mumbai LIVE Updates

Four boys are feared drowned into the rough sea at Juhu, Mumbai

Four boys, ages 12 to 16, are believed to have perished after venturing into the turbulent surf at Juhu in Mumbai on Monday, while a buddy was saved, according to officials.

According to a city official, a Navy chopper was dispatched around 8:20 p.m., and a search effort is underway. According to a defence spokeswoman, dive teams are on standby but are not being deployed owing to unfavourable sea conditions.

08:02 (IST)

J&K LIVE Updates

J-K: Security forces arrest LeT terrorist associate, recover 2 Chinese hand grenades

Bandipora Police, in collaboration with the Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), detained a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist associate on Tuesday. 

According to authorities, the Bandipora Police, in collaboration with the 13 Rashtriya Rifles and the 45Bn Central Reserve Police Force, apprehended a LeT terrorist member in Baharabad Hajin.

Bandipora Police jointly with 13 RR and 45Bn CRPF, arrested a terrorist associate of LeT outfit at Baharabad Hajin. 02 Chinese hand grenades recovered. Case registered under Arms Act & UA(P) Act:@JmuKmrPolice@KashmirPolice @DIGBaramulla pic.twitter.com/QDDOryx0Mw— District Police,Bandipora (@bandiporapolice) June 13, 2023

07:39 (IST)

Tibet Earthquake LIVE Updates

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Tibet's Xizang

Tuesday's quake in Tibet's Xizang area had a magnitude of 4.3, according to a tweet from the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

According to the NCS, the earthquake took place at a depth of 106 km and at 3:23 am Indian Standard Time (IST). 

Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 13-06-2023, 03:23:05 IST, Lat: 32.92 & Long: 86.93, Depth: 106 Km ,Location: Xizang for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/z7JAWXGxpt@Indiametdept @ndmaindia @Dr_Mishra1966 @Ravi_MoES @KirenRijiju pic.twitter.com/4RsK0ey28t— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) June 12, 2023

07:23 (IST)

Cyclone Biparjoy LIVE Updates

PM Modi calls Gujarat CM, takes stock of measures

In order to discuss the situation and preparations for the coming Cyclone Biparjoy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday. 

"Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi received details regarding the status of Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat and the preparedness of the system through a telephonic conversation. He assured to provide all possible help to Gujarat in this situation of disaster," the Gujarat CM said in a tweet.