Syria Helicopter Mishap LIVE Updates: US Central Command says 22 service members injured in Syria helicopter mishap

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.