Seven foreign nationals, including six Ukrainians and one US citizen, were remanded to 30 days’ judicial custody in Delhi for alleged terror links. The NIA claims they supplied weapons and training to Indian insurgent groups, with connections to Myanmar’s ethnic armed factions. Investigations are ongoing into their motives and activities.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India’s strong debt management, with an 81% debt-to-GDP ratio, positioning it favorably among major economies amidst global economic volatility. The ongoing Middle East conflict poses a systemic threat to global energy, impacting supply chains and economic stability, while the RBI’s MPC begins deliberations amid inflation concerns.
Jeyaraj and Beniks were taken to the Sathankulam police in Tuticorin district late in the evening of June 19, 2020, on charges of having kept their shop open beyond the deadline during the Covid-19 lockdown. They were brutally assaulted by the policemen at night and were lodged in Kovilpatti sub-jail the next day. Beniks died
Assam CM’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, vehemently denied Congress claims of holding foreign passports and undisclosed overseas assets. She challenged Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi to disclose his wife’s bank account details in Pakistan. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused the Congress of using fake, Pakistan-sourced documents and stated an FIR was filed.
The 28-year-old leg-spinner, bought at a base price of Rs 2 crore by LSG, has not undergone the mandatory fitness test required by Sri Lanka Cricket before issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to players for the IPL. Without clearing this process, his participation in the league remains uncertain.
India is exploring the creation of LPG reserves to safeguard against potential supply disruptions, especially with Nayara Energy’s refinery shutdown impacting availability. Officials are also monitoring Middle East shipping routes for energy supply concerns. Meanwhile, Indian refiners have deferred planned maintenance to ensure robust domestic fuel demand is met.
A techie lost Rs. 1.46 lakh to an Instagram scammer selling fake IPL tickets. The fraudster promised tickets and food coupons for the RCB vs CSK match. The techie made multiple payments, even using his mother’s account. Meanwhile, RCB secured a victory over CSK, setting a new IPL record.
