The Delhi LG's approval to prosecute Arundhati Roy and Sheikh Showkat Hussain under UAPA for their 2010 speeches has sparked political backlash. Critics, including Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi and TMC's Mahua Moitra, call the move political, questioning the 10-year delay. They argue it aims to show BJP's strength despite its reduced majority. The speeches, made at a conference advocating for Kashmir's independence, are now under scrutiny for being provocative. Chaturvedi noted the timing, while Moitra condemned the action as fascism. The debate intensifies as the government defends its decision amidst ongoing controversies.

Fourteen tourists tragically lost their lives when a tempo traveller carrying 26 people fell into the Alaknanda river on the Rishikesh-Badrinath national highway in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district. The incident occurred around 11 AM, leaving 12 others injured, some critically. Rescue operations promptly commenced, with injured transported to AIIMS Rishikesh and Rudraprayag hospitals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu expressed condolences, while CM Pushkar Singh Dhami ordered an investigation and ensured all necessary assistance. The accident has sparked deep sorrow and concern, emphasizing the need for stringent safety measures on mountainous roads.

Left-wing students' groups, led by the All India Students' Association (AISA), have announced a two-day nationwide strike on June 19 and 20. The protest aims to highlight alleged irregularities in the NEET 2024 examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Concerns arose after 67 students achieved the highest scores from a single Haryana exam center, sparking accusations of cheating and paper leaks. AISA demands a re-conduct of the exam and an independent investigation into the NTA's handling. Concurrently, a plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of NEET-UG 2024 and a CBI-monitored probe.

A tempo traveller carrying over 23 passengers fell into a deep gorge on the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. Eight people were killed, and 15 others injured, with the death toll expected to rise. Rescue efforts by SDRF and police are underway, with some injured airlifted to AIIMS Rishikesh. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed condolences and assured support for the injured. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also offered condolences, highlighting ongoing relief operations.

A fierce encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Abhujmad forest resulted in the death of a jawan and the elimination of eight Naxalites on Saturday. The clash, which started this morning, involved a joint anti-Naxal operation by security forces from Narayanpur, Kanker, Dantewada, and Kondagaon districts. Two other security personnel were injured. The operation, comprising the District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force, and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, was initiated on June 12 and is ongoing.

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, widely known as 'Challenging Star,' has been arrested along with his wife, Pavithra Gowda, and over 15 others for the murder of Renukaswamy, a fan. The 33-year-old victim was allegedly killed after making derogatory comments about Pavithra on social media. Reports suggest that Darshan and his associates brutally assaulted Renukaswamy at a vehicle shed in Bengaluru, resulting in his death. A conspiracy involving multiple prominent figures from Darshan's fan club was uncovered, including attempts to cover up the crime. The investigation continues to reveal more details about the gruesome incident.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah conducted a security review in Jammu and Kashmir following multiple terrorist incidents within 90 hours. Shah, in his second term, assessed the situation and planned further actions, including monitoring the Amarnath Yatra preparations on June 16. Recent attacks include militants firing in Doda and an encounter in Kathua resulting in casualties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level security meeting earlier, emphasizing comprehensive countermeasures deployment. The incidents, including attacks on security personnel and a bus tragedy in Reasi, highlight escalating tensions in the region amid heightened security concerns.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved the prosecution of author Arundhati Roy under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for advocating the 'separation of Kashmir' at a 2010 conference. Roy, along with former Kashmir University professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain, faces charges under IPC sections 153A, 153B, and 505 for promoting enmity and public mischief. The case stems from a complaint by Kashmiri activist Sushil Pandit, leading to a court-ordered FIR. This move reignites a decade-old legal battle over freedom of expression and national security implications.

An Indian Air Force aircraft carrying the bodies of Indians who perished in a tragic fire in Kuwait has touched down at Delhi's Palam airbase. The flight transported 45 bodies from the mishap, which claimed at least 49 lives and injured 50 others in Mangaf. Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh highlighted the swift repatriation, coordinated with Kuwaiti authorities. Among the deceased, 23 hailed from Kerala, 7 from Tamil Nadu, and 1 from Karnataka. The tragic incident prompted a coordinated effort by Indian officials, ensuring quick medical assistance and repatriation for affected families.

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his wife Pavithra Gowda have been arrested in connection with the murder of Renukaswamy, a fan, whose body was found in a stormwater drain in Kamakshipalya. Newly surfaced CCTV footage from a Chitradurga toll plaza shows a white car allegedly used to transport Renukaswamy to Bengaluru. Initially taken in an auto rickshaw, Renukaswamy was later shifted to this car, rented by the accused. Police discovered the crime after a food delivery person alerted them to dogs eating the victim's body. A total of 16 arrests have been made, including Darshan and Pavithra.