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In a significant development on Monday, June 10th, the Patna Police made two arrests in the Gopalganj district related to the tragic death of 17-year-old Aryan Raj, who was the son of a police officer. The two individuals apprehended, Piyush Raj and Vikas Kumar, also known as Ayush Raj, have been linked to a prominent political family in Bihar. These young men are reported to be the grandsons of Mangroo Yadav, brother of the influential Rashtriya Janata Dal President, Lalu Prasad Yadav.

In a tragic event, at least 10 individuals lost their lives this Sunday following a terror attack on a bus in Jammu and Kashmir. The bus, filled with pilgrims, was targeted while en route from the sacred Shiv Khori temple back to Katra town, located in the Poni region of Reasi district.

In an upcoming event that raises several ethical questions, farmer unions in Punjab have announced plans for an “Insaaf March” on June 9th. This protest, to be held in Mohali, is in support of Kulwinder Kaur, a CISF constable who has been suspended following her assault on Kangana Ranaut, the newly elected MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. The incident occurred at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh on June 6th. The march will start at 10 AM from Amb Sahib Gurudwara in Phase 8, Mohali, and will head towards the SSP office located in Sector 76.

In a gruesome incident that has shocked many, DMK cadre were seen beheading a goat on camera to celebrate the BJP’s loss. The ‘beheading’ was symbolically targeted at state BJP president and former IPS officer K Annamalai. In a disturbing act, the party workers had pasted a picture of Annamalai on the goat’s body before beheading it right on the road, followed by loud cheers and hooting in joy.

In an unexpected twist in Uttar Pradesh's political drama, the INDIA bloc clinched a surprising victory in the Lok Sabha elections. This turn of events has led to an unusual sight in Lucknow: scores of Muslim women have been seen queueing outside a Congress office. Their demand? The fulfillment of a promise—specifically, the 'guarantee cards' that were widely distributed by Congress before the polls. These cards assured the female head of every impoverished family a yearly support of Rs 1 lakh.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has resumed its governance but with a slightly weakened stance in the Lok Sabha following the recent elections. Unlike the robust majorities enjoyed in the last two terms under Prime Minister Modi, the BJP this time finds itself below the majority threshold. The collective seat count for the NDA falls short of the 300 mark, a situation that has sparked widespread discussions and analyses regarding the unexpected turn of events. The election results, particularly surprising outcomes from states like Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, have led to vigorous debates among political analysts about the potential missteps and strategic errors.

JD(S) suspended MP Prajwal Revanna, who was arrested in connection with alleged sexual harassment cases, was brought to Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru for a medical examination. Following the completion of this medical examination, Mr. Prajwal was taken to the City Civil Court, where he was presented before the 42nd ACMM court judge.

On Tuesday, May 28, the Delhi High Court dismissed a plea by former Popular Front of India (PFI) Chairman E Abubacker seeking his release in the UAPA case being investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The court, comprising Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Manoj Jain, highlighted the severe threat posed by the banned Islamist organization, stating that their ultimate goal was to overthrow India's democratically elected government and replace the existing constitution with Sharia Law.

NEW DELHI: Sending a tough message, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that no family member of any terrorist nor close relatives of stone pelters will get government jobs in Jammu and Kashmir.

In the shadows of what many call Bihar's 'Jungle Raj', the tragic story of B Biswas, a senior IAS officer, unfolded with a grim end. Biswas passed away due to kidney failure at Raj Hospital in Ranchi on the morning of August 13, 2002, at the age of 53. Originally serving in the 1982 Bihar cadre, he was later allocated to the Jharkhand cadre after the state was divided.