Author: Archana Raj
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Former President Trump indicted on 37 criminal counts
Donald Trump was indicted on 37 criminal counts on Thursday, June 9, 2023. The charges include unauthorized retention of classified documents, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and making false statements. The indictment alleges that Trump willfully retained classified national defence information at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida after leaving office. The indictment also alleges that Trump…
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Mumbai to become 1st Indian city with 2 International Airports by 2024
Mumbai, the financial capital of India, is set to become the first Indian city with two international airports by 2024. The new airport, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), is currently under construction in Navi Mumbai, a suburb of Mumbai. The NMIA is being built with an eye on the high air traffic demand in Mumbai.…
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UK ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns as MP
Boris Johnson resigns as a member of Parliament on Friday, June 9, 2023, after receiving a report from the Privileges Committee that found he had misled Parliament about lockdown-breaking parties at Downing Street. Johnson said he was “bewildered and appalled” by the report, and that he had “no choice” but to resign. The report by…
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India tops the world in digital payments with 89.5 mn transactions in 2022: MyGovIndia
India has topped the world in digital payments with 89.5 million transactions in 2022, according to a report by MyGovIndia.
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma heads to Manipur, to meet CM Biren Singh
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is scheduled to visit Manipur. He will is set to meet with his Manipur counterpart, N. Biren Singh, and other MLAs during his visit. The visit comes amid a recent surge in violence in Manipur. The violence began in May 2023, following a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ in the hill…
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BSF shoots down Pakistani drone carrying narcotics in Amritsar
The Border Security Force (BSF) shot down a Pakistani drone carrying narcotics along the International Border near Rai village in Amritsar, Punjab, on Saturday. The drone was carrying two packets of suspected heroin, each weighing around 1 kilogram. The BSF also recovered a drone camera and a remote control from the spot. This is the…
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Mira Road Murder Case: Cops say accused, victim were married; HIV+ claim to ‘mislead’ probe
According to police, Vaidya and Sane had exchanged garlands in a temple, but there was no legal confirmation of their wedding. This contradicts Sane’s previous claim that he was HIV-positive and had never had any physical relationship with Vaidya. Police in Mumbai have said that a new twist has emerged in the case of the…
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CBI forms 10-member SIT to probe Manipur violence
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has formed a 10-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the violence in Manipur. The team, headed by a DIG-rank officer, will investigate six cases of violence that have been registered by the state government. The violence broke out between the Kuki tribals and the Meitei community in Manipur…
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UK’s Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns as MP
Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has resigned as a Member of Parliament (MP). Johnson, announced his resignation on Friday, June 9, 2023, with immediate effect. Johnson’s resignation comes after a series of scandals and controversies, including the “Partygate” scandal, in which he was found to have attended parties during the…
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Punjab Police launches the biggest crackdown against drug smugglers under ‘Operation Clean’
The Punjab Police launched a massive crackdown against drug smugglers under ‘Operation Clean’. The crackdown comes after a series of high-profile drug seizures in the state. “We have launched a massive crackdown against drug smugglers under Operation Clean. We will not spare anyone who is involved in the drug trade,” Punjab Director General of Police…