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THE HEADLINES:

Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to Chief Ministers of flood hit Northeastern states; Assures Centre’s full support.
Silchar in Assam breaks 100 year record with over 400 millimeter rain in 24 hours; IMD forecasts heavy rainfall over Northeast region for next five days; Rain and dust storm batter National Capital Region also.
International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh issues arrest warrant against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over alleged crimes against humanity.
Ukraine claims to have hit multiple Strategic Russian bomber aircraft in a major drone attack.
In French Open Tennis, Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri exit Men’s doubles.
And, rain disrupts IPL’s second qualifier match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad.

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Heavy rain today continued to pound the northeastern states disrupting road transport and train services. Torrential monsoon rains have claimed at least 27 lives across the northeast. Authorities have issued alerts across the region as more rain are expected.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Chief Ministers of Assam, Manipur, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh today and offered centre’s full support. Rescue teams, including the NDRF, SDRF, fire services, and local authorities, are working round the clock to help those affected. With more rain expected, officials are on high alert and continuing efforts to reduce damage and deliver relief.

Out of 27 victims, nine died in Arunachal Pradesh, six in Meghalaya, five each in Assam and Mizoram, and one each in Tripura and Nagaland.

Silchar in South Assam recorded four hundred fifteen point eight millimeter rainfall in twenty-four hours breaking a more than 100 year’s record.

Rivers of the state are flowing much over their danger level. A total of 11 districts of Assam have been put on Alert for flash floods.

Railway Link between Dispur and Barak valley through Dima Hasao, is facing imminent danger of getting closed due to landslide and flash floods. The road link through Meghalaya is already closed since yesterday.

District authorities are gearing up with flood relief distribution mechanism for the already displaced people.

In Arunachal Pradesh, Met Centre Itanagar has issued an orange alert for 9 districts and a yellow alert for 10 districts.

Nine people have lost their life due to landslides triggered by heavy rainfall at two separate places in Arunachal Pradesh. Road blockades due to flash floods and mud-slides have been reported from many interior places, thus cutting of communication to those areas. In East Siang district, water logging has obstructed the ongoing construction of Murkongselek-Pasighat broad gauge railway track, 4-lane highway expansion works, and destroyed crops at Ruksin and Jampani area.

Meanwhile, in Lower Dibang Valley District, Indian Air Force has rescued at least 14 individuals stranded in the middle of flooded Bomjir River today morning. The operation was undertaken by Mi 17 helicopter. Rakesh Doley, Akashvani News, Itanagar.

In Manipur most of the villages have been inundated due to breach of major river banks and overflow. Imphal Dimapur Road ( National Highway 2) has been blocked due to the landslide. Other national and state highways have also witnessed landslide and mudslide.

Water level of major rivers is rising above the danger point. The State Government has extended Summer Vacation in all the Government and Aided Private Schools until further order.

In Sikkim, road connectivity was disrupted at many places in Mangan district due to rains and landslides. The SP of the district said that over 1400 tourists have been stranded at Lachen and Lachung. He hoped that tourist stranded at Lachung could be evacuated by tomorrow evening but evacuation of tourists at Lachen would take a few days.

He assured, there is no scarcity of essential food items at the affected areas. The Teesta river is also in spate at Chungthang and nearby areas in Mangan district.

Delhi once again witnessed a sudden change in weather, bringing much-needed relief from the heat. Several parts of the city experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by strong winds. Meanwhile, the Met Department has forecast rainfall along with thunderstorms and gusty winds over northwest India during the next 3 to 4 days, with peak activity expected tomorrow and on Tuesday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected to continue over the Northeastern states till 3rd of this month.

Due to inclement weather conditions across the city, flight operations at Delhi Airport have been impacted. The Delhi Airport Authority has advised passengers to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates. It said that on-ground teams are diligently working with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless and efficient passenger experience. The sudden weather change followed the weather department’s prediction of light rain and thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds across several parts of Delhi-NCR during the final three days of May. The city was engulfed by dark clouds as strong, gusty winds accompanied by dust storms and heavy rain swept through the streets. With Pallavi Parmar, Priya Mondal, Akashvani News, Delhi.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah today claimed that the BJP is aiming to form the next government in West Bengal after 2026 Assembly elections. Addressing a rally at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata, Mr. Shah strongly criticized the state government and pointed to the post-poll violence, infiltration from across borders, corruption, and a rise in crimes against women as signs of administrative failure.

The speech is seen as a start in the BJP’s early campaign for 2026, particularly as the party intensifies its focus on regions like North Bengal where it has seen past electoral gains.

Earlier, the Home Minister inaugurated new Central Forensic Science Laboratory building at Rajarhat. Built at the cost of 88 crore rupees, the state-of-the-art facility will benefit people of West Bengal as also Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Sikkim, Assam and northeastern region.

Mr Shah also held a special meeting with the saints at the ancestral home of Swami Vivekanand at Simla Street.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met with President of Asian Development Bank Masato Kanda in New Delhi. In a social media post, the Prime Minister said that India’s rapid transformation over the last decade has empowered countless people and Government is working to add further momentum in this journey. During the meeting, both sides shared perspectives on a wide range of issues. Mr Kanda conveyed that ADB will direct 10 billion dollars, including third-party capital, over the next five years into municipal infrastructure development, extending metro networks, building new Regional Rapid Transit System corridors, and modernizing city services.

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Former Danish Ambassador to India, Freddy Svane has welcomed India’s diplomatic offensive to expose Pakistan globally. He described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the true defender of India.

In an interview to a news agency, Mr Svane said, India has shown that it has grown as a global and very, very important player and that it can take action.

The ex-envoy to India also slammed Pakistan for its constant abetment and instigation of terror on the foreign soil.

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As we celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor, the Nation salutes the valour of the Indian soldiers. As a tribute to the Armed Forces, Akashvani News is presenting a special series. Today we remember Param Vir Chakra awardee Lance Naik Karam Singh, who displayed incredible bravery during the India-Pakistan war of 1947-48.

Born in 1915 in Punjab, Lance Naik Karam Singh was enrolled in 1 Sikh regiment in 1941. During the long battle of Tithwal in India-Pakistan War of 1948, Lance Naik Karam Singh played a pivotal role in holding the Indian lines. On the night of October 13th, Lance Naik Karam Singh’s outpost came under a massive enemy assault supported by heavy shelling. Despite being vastly out numbered and short on ammunition, he repelled eight attacks, moving from trench to trench under fire to encourage his men to continue the fight and beat back the enemy with grenades. He was wounded twice but refused evacuation and continued to hold on to the first line trenches. During the fifth assault, two enemy soldiers came very close to his position. To avoid the dangers of friendly fire, Karam Singh leapt from his trench and killed both enemy soldiers with a bayonet. His fearless action demoralized the attackers, who ultimately failed to break the Indian defenses. Three more attacks were repulsed by Karam Singh and his men. Lance Naik Karam Singh was an inspiration for his comrades and terror to the enemy. For his extraordinary bravery and leadership, Lance Naik Karam Singh was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, becoming a symbol of courage and resilience in the battle of Tithwal. Saklen Akhtar, Akashvani News, Delhi.

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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reached Jangethi village of Meerut today and interacted with the farmers at the Chaupal under the Vikasit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. Union Minister informed farmers about the Central Government schemes. He said, the currently running “Vikasit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan” will directly introduce the farmers of the country to new agricultural research and will ensure an increase in the productivity and income of their fields.

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The International Crimes Tribunal, Bangladesh chapter today issued arrest warrants against former Bangladesh Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal for alleged crimes against humanity during last year’s mass uprising. A three-member ICT bench passed the order after accepting the charges against them including against the former General of Police.

The court ordered the authorities concerned to produce them before the court on June 16 and fixed the same date for next hearing.

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Ukraine conducted a major drone attack today hitting over 40 Russian military aircraft. As per the media reports, officials from Ukraine’s domestic security agency (SBU) claimed, that the Ukrainian forces hit Russian aircraft, including Tu-95 and Tu-22 strategic bombers.

As per reports, it was the largest Ukrainian drone-based operations on Russia to date, striking a base in eastern Siberia thousands of kilometres from its border.

Igor Kobzev, governor of Irkutsk Oblast in Russia, however said that the Ukrainian drones attacked a military unit in the Sredny settlement in the Irkutsk region.

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In French Open Tennis, Indian player Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway lost the third round match, 4-6, 4-6, against the American pair of Evan King and Christian Harrison.

In another Men’s Doubles third round match, the Indian-Czech duo Rohan Bopanna and Adam Pavlásek also bowed out of the tournament. They lost against the British-Finnish pair of Henry Patten and Harri Heliövaara 2-6, 6-7.

In women’s singles, defending champion, Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina in a fourth round match.

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In IPL Qualifier 2 match, rain delayed the start of the match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Earlier, Punjab won the toss and elected to bowl first.

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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN.

Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to Chief Ministers of flood hit Northeastern states; Assures Centre’s full support.
Silchar in Assam breaks 100 year record with over 400 millimeter rain in 24 hours; IMD forecasts heavy rainfall over Northeast region for next five days; Rain and dust storm batter National Capital Region also.
International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh issues arrest warrant against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over alleged crimes against humanity.
Ukraine claims to have hit multiple Strategic Russian bomber aircraft in a major drone attack.
In French Open Tennis, Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri exit Men’s doubles.
And, rain disrupts IPL’s second qualifier match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad.