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Assam’s Lovlina Wins Silver at Grand Prix 2024, Prepares for Paris Olympics

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Assam’s Lovlina Wins Silver at Grand Prix 2024, Prepares for Paris Olympics

1. Lovlina Borgohain won silver at the Grand Prix 2024 in the Czech Republic.
2. The event was held from June 12 to 15.
3. Lovlina showcased her skills in a round-robin format.

Sports, June 17: Olympics bronze medallist and pride of Assam, Lovlina Borgohain, clinched the silver medal at the Grand Prix 2024 competition held in the Czech Republic.

The event took place from June 12 to 15, where Lovlina showcased her all-around skills in a round-robin format.

On the final day, she faced a fierce battle against China’s Li Qian and narrowly lost the contest 2-3. Despite the loss, her overall performance earned her a silver medal.

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Earlier in the competition, Lovlina secured a 3-2 victory against England’s Chantal Reid but faced a setback by losing 0-5 to Cindy Ngamba of the Olympic Refugee team.

Lovlina previously secured a bronze medal in the welterweight category at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Expectations are high as she will be one of the key boxers representing India at the Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11.

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Her participation adds to India’s formidable boxing squad, which has secured six quotas for the Paris Olympics. Alongside Lovlina in the quest for Olympic glory are Amit Panghal (51 kg), Nishant Dev (71 kg), Nikhat Zareen (50 kg), Preeti Pawar (54 kg), and Jaismine Lamboria (57 kg). Lovlina will compete in the women’s 75 kg category.

These athletes earned their spots through stellar performances at the Asian Games in Hangzhou last year, and the remaining three quotas were achieved during the Boxing World Qualifiers event in June, where Amit Panghal, Nishant Dev, and Jaismine Lamboria secured their places by winning their respective quarterfinal bouts.

Muslim Devotees Nationwide Gather at Mosques for Eid-Al-Adha 2024 Namaz

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Muslim Devotees Nationwide Gather at Mosques for Eid-Al-Adha 2024 Namaz

1. Muslim devotees gathered in large numbers nationwide to offer namaz on Eid-Al-Adha.
2. In Delhi, worshippers thronged Jama Masjid for the morning prayers.
3. BJP Leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi offered Namaz at Dargah Panja Sharif, emphasizing India’s unity in diversity.

New Delhi, June 17: Muslim devotees gathered in large numbers to offer namaz at mosques nationwide on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adha.

In Delhi, worshippers thronged Jama Masjid for the morning prayers.

BJP Leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi offered Namaz at Dargah Panja Sharif.

Addressing the media, Naqvi remarked, “Our country is unique in the world, where people of every faith and religion coexist and every festival is celebrated. We celebrate each other’s festivals, embodying unity in diversity, Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat.”

Also Read: Amit Shah Chairs High-Level Meeting on Jammu and Kashmir Following Recent Terror Attacks

On the topic of the alleged EVM tampering controversy, Naqvi commented, “We shouldn’t make EVM either gods or demons. EVMs have undergone numerous ‘agniparikshas’ and have proven successful. Previously, they were attacked nationally, and now some ‘international contract killers’ are targeting them.”

In Madurai, Tamil Nadu, large crowds gathered to offer morning prayers. Similarly, people convened at Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium in Trivandrum to mark the Eid-Al-Adha celebrations.

Amit Shah Chairs High-Level Meeting on Jammu and Kashmir Following Recent Terror Attacks

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Amit Shah Chairs High-Level Meeting on Jammu and Kashmir Following Recent Terror Attacks

1. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in Delhi on Sunday.
2. The meeting focused on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir following recent terror attacks.
3. Shah issued broad guidelines to intensify counter-terror operations, according to sources.

Srinagar, June 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in Delhi on Sunday to address the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir following recent terror attacks.

During the meeting, Shah issued broad guidelines to intensify counter-terror operations, according to sources.

The Home Minister received a thorough briefing on the prevailing situation, with an emphasis on ramping up counter-terror measures in the coming days, in line with the Prime Minister’s directive.

Attendees included National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, Army Chief General Manoj Pande, Army Chief-designate Lt. General Upendra Dwivedi, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Director of Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka, Director General of CRPF Anish Dayal Singh, Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police RR Swain, and other top security officials.

The meeting also reviewed preparations for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage, which began on June 29.

Shah was updated on various aspects of the security situation, including force deployment along the International Border and Line of Control, infiltration attempts, ongoing anti-terror operations, and the strength of terrorists operating in the region.

Also Read: IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert for Gangtok and Surrounding Areas in Sikkim

This meeting followed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s directive to deploy the “full spectrum of counter-terror capabilities” after a series of terror incidents, including an attack on a bus carrying pilgrims.

Recent terror attacks in Reasi, Kathua, and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir resulted in the deaths of nine pilgrims and a CRPF jawan, with several security personnel and others injured.

Additionally, two suspected Pakistani terrorists were killed in an encounter in Kathua district, where a significant cache of arms and ammunition was recovered.

These incidents occurred before the annual Amarnath pilgrimage to the south Kashmir Himalayas.

IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert for Gangtok and Surrounding Areas in Sikkim

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IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert for Gangtok and Surrounding Areas in Sikkim

1. Heavy rainfall is predicted in Gangtok, Gyalshing, Pakyong, and Soreng over the next 24 hours.
2. Advisory issued by IMD and SSDMA starting from 13:00 IST on June 15, 2024.
3. Residents advised to take precautions and stay updated with weather bulletins.

Weather Update, June 16: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) have issued an advisory predicting heavy rainfall in isolated areas of Gangtok, Gyalshing, Pakyong, and Soreng over the next 24 hours, starting from 13:00 IST on June 15, 2024.

Residents in these regions are advised to take necessary precautions and stay updated with weather bulletins for further information.

Meanwhile, more than 1,200 tourists stranded in Sikkim’s Mangan district due to road and communication disruptions may be evacuated on Sunday, June 16, if the weather permits, according to a state government statement.

Also Read: Heatwave Grips North India, Rain Expected in South and Northeast Until June 19

“The evacuation of tourists from Lachung would begin tomorrow through airlift and roadways, depending on weather conditions,” the statement said on Saturday.

Sikkim Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Tshering Thendup Bhutia will coordinate the evacuation of the tourists.

According to Tourism and Civil Aviation Secretary CS Rao, around 1,215 tourists, including 15 foreigners, have been stranded in Lachung town for the past week due to incessant rains that have disrupted roads and communication networks in Mangan district, halting vehicle movement to and from the area.

Heatwave Grips North India, Rain Expected in South and Northeast Until June 19

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Heatwave Grips North India, Rain Expected in South and Northeast Until June 19

1. North and central India face intense heat.
2. Southern, western, eastern, and northeastern regions expect heavy rainfall until June 19.
3. Delhi and Uttar Pradesh issued orange and red alerts for temperatures up to 46°C.

Weather Update, June 15: North and central India continue to endure intense heat, while southern, western, eastern, and northeastern regions brace for heavy rainfall until June 19, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

In Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, the IMD issued orange and red alerts due to temperatures ranging from 44 to 46 degrees Celsius. Similar conditions were observed in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, and Chandigarh.

Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are expected in various parts of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, and Bihar until June 19.

Additionally, isolated heavy rainfall is predicted in Meghalaya from June 15 to 19, and in Assam from June 17 to 19. Scattered to widespread light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds is forecasted for parts of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha over the next five days.

Also Read: Sikkim MP Advocates Tourism Information Centre in Bengal to Boost Tourist Influx

The IMD also anticipates fairly widespread to widespread rainfall in Karnataka, Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathwada. Isolated heavy rainfall is likely in Odisha between June 17 and 19, and in east Bihar on June 18 and 19.

The Southwest Monsoon is expected to advance further into Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, coastal Andhra Pradesh, parts of West Bengal, and parts of Bihar in the next four to five days.

The delayed progress of the Southwest Monsoon has prolonged the heatwave in north and central India, with a 4 percent deficit in cumulative monsoon rainfall reported across the country for the first 12 days of the season. Northwest India has received 53 percent less rainfall than normal, while southern India has experienced 60 percent more rainfall than usual during June 1-12.

The monsoon is forecasted to reach Delhi by the end of June, around June 27, providing relief from the ongoing heatwave conditions.

Sikkim MP Advocates Tourism Information Centre in Bengal to Boost Tourist Influx

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Sikkim MP Advocates Tourism Information Centre in Bengal to Boost Tourist Influx

1. Sikkim’s Rajya Sabha MP DT Lepcha advocates for a Sikkim Tourism Information Centre (TIC) in Kakarvitta, West Bengal.
2. Lepcha highlights the rising tourist influx and suggests the TIC to serve this demand.
3. Kakarvitta is crucial for foreign tourists entering Sikkim and Darjeeling through the Nepal corridor,

Gangtok, June 15: Sikkim’s Rajya Sabha MP DT Lepcha has proposed establishing a Sikkim Tourism Information Centre (TIC) in Kakarvitta, West Bengal.

In a letter to Chief Minister Tamang, Lepcha emphasized the growing tourist numbers and proposed that the TIC cater to these needs. Kakarvitta, a vital border town between India and Nepal, serves as a major entry point for foreign tourists visiting Sikkim and Darjeeling via the Nepal corridor.

The proposed TIC aims to provide accurate information about Sikkim, issue Inner Line Permits to foreign tourists, promote high-quality tourism, and facilitate Nepali visitors.

Lepcha believes this initiative will significantly benefit Sikkim’s tourism sector and contribute to the state’s overall development.

Additionally, Lepcha underscored the importance of reopening the Sikkim Tourism Information Centre at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station in Siliguri, West Bengal.

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This center, previously operational but now closed, played a crucial role in tourism promotion.

Reopening this TIC would provide essential travel and tourism information, facilitating the issuance of Inner Line Permits to foreign tourists.

Positioned strategically, it is expected to enhance tourism promotion in Sikkim and assist tourists in planning their visits effectively.

Massive Landslide Closes Guwahati-Silchar National Highway in Meghalaya

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Massive Landslide Closes Guwahati-Silchar National Highway in Meghalaya

1. Massive landslide at Lumsulum shuts down Guwahati-Silchar national highway in Meghalaya on June 15.
2. Hill soil and rock collapse render the highway impassable, causing major traffic disruptions.
3. Efforts are underway to clear debris and restore normal traffic; the situation is developing.

Shillong, June 15: A massive landslide on the Guwahati-Silchar national highway at Lumsulum in Meghalaya on June 15 has led to the complete closure of the route.

The collapse of hill soil and rocks has made the highway impassable, causing significant disruptions in traffic and transportation.

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Efforts are underway to clear the debris and restore normalcy.

This is a developing story. More details are awaited.

Sikkim Government Requests IAF Help to Airlift Stranded Tourists in North Sikkim

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Sikkim Government Requests IAF Help to Airlift Stranded Tourists in North Sikkim

1. Sikkim seeks urgent Indian Air Force (IAF) help to airlift 1,400 stranded tourists.
2. Torrential rains caused severe infrastructure damage.
3. Roads and bridges washed away, making areas inaccessible.

Gangtok, June 15: The Sikkim government has sought urgent assistance from the Indian Air Force (IAF) to airlift approximately 1,400 tourists stranded in North Sikkim due to major landslides caused by heavy rainfall.

The torrential rains have resulted in severe infrastructure damage, washing away roads and bridges, leaving many areas inaccessible and tourists unable to continue their journeys or return to safer locations.

In response, the state government has requested the IAF to deploy helicopters and other resources to evacuate the stranded individuals.

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Efforts are underway to provide immediate relief and ensure the safety of those affected, with local authorities coordinating with the IAF for swift rescue operations.

The Sikkim government is also working on restoring the damaged infrastructure to reopen routes and prevent further disruptions.

Meanwhile, officials urge residents and visitors to exercise caution and follow safety advisories.

G7 Summit: PM Modi Takes Center Stage in Italy, Meets with Joe Biden

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G7 Summit: PM Modi Takes Center Stage in Italy, Meets with Joe Biden

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his first foreign trip of his third term after attending the G7 Summit in Italy.
2. Modi held talks with world leaders such as British PM Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron.
3. His meeting with US President Joe Biden was a highlight of the diplomatic engagements in Italy.

New Delhi, June 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his first foreign trip of his third term on Friday, returning home after attending the G7 Summit in Italy.

Shortly after taking office, Modi engaged with several world leaders, including British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron.

However, his meeting with US President Joe Biden stood out as a significant diplomatic engagement.

“Had a very productive day at the G7 Summit in Apulia. Interacted with world leaders and discussed various subjects. Together, we aim to create impactful solutions that benefit the global community and create a better world for future generations. I thank the people and government of Italy for their warm hospitality,” PM Modi wrote on X on Saturday morning.

Amid tensions with Canada over the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year, PM Modi briefly met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Modi also had a separate interaction with Joe Biden, marking their first conversation since Washington’s allegations of an Indian link to a foiled plot to murder Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

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After meeting Biden, PM Modi wrote on X that India and the United States will continue to work together for the global good.

He acknowledged his meeting with Trudeau on social media, writing, “Met Canadian PM @JustinTrudeau at the G7 Summit.” Indo-Canadian ties have been strained since Trudeau alleged the “potential” involvement of Indian agents in Nijjar’s killing in British Columbia last year, accusations New Delhi has dismissed as “absurd” and “motivated.”

India has accused Canada of providing political space for anti-India elements. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra recently highlighted this ongoing issue. Trudeau’s office confirmed their brief interaction, with Trudeau congratulating Modi on his reelection and discussing bilateral relations.

During the summit, PM Modi stressed the importance of ending monopolies in technology, especially regarding artificial intelligence. He also met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Modi’s invitation to the G7 summit underscores India’s growing importance in the West’s strategy to counter China’s influence.

Besides India, the summit hosts had invited leaders from 11 developing countries, including those from the Indo-Pacific region.

Manipur: Security Forces Detain 68 During Search Operation

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Manipur: Security Forces Detain 68 During Search Operation

1. Security forces conducted rigorous search operations in Manipur’s hill and valley districts.
2. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to ensure resident safety.
3. Measures also facilitate the smooth transit of essential goods.

Imphal, June 15: In a comprehensive effort to bolster security and maintain order, security forces have conducted rigorous search operations and area domination activities across the fringe and vulnerable regions of Manipur’s hill and valley districts.

These measures are part of a broader strategy to ensure the safety of residents and facilitate the smooth transit of essential goods.

As part of this initiative, the movement of 232 vehicles carrying essential items along National Highway 2 (NH-2) has been secured.

To safeguard this movement, strict security protocols have been enforced at all vulnerable points, and a security convoy has been deployed along sensitive stretches of the highway to guarantee free and safe passage for these vehicles.

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In addition to these efforts, a total of 124 Nakas (checkpoints) have been established across various districts in both hill and valley regions.

These checkpoints are crucial in maintaining law and order, and as a result, police have detained 68 individuals for violations of security measures across the state.

These intensified operations and security measures underscore the commitment of the authorities to ensure stability and safety in Manipur, especially in its most vulnerable areas

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