Top news of the day: Gujarat government moves 47,000 people to safety ahead of Cyclone Biparjoy’s landfall; Madras High Court judge recuses himself from hearing habeas corpus plea of T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji’s wife, and more
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Top news updates from The Hindu on June 14, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy | 47,000 people shifted to safety; heavy rains, strong winds lash Saurashtra-Kutch
Gujarat government has shifted 47,000 people from vulnerable areas to safer locations in view of the likely landfall of severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy in Kutch on June 14. The IMD has issued a red alert for coastal districts of Kutch and Saurashtra where strong winds and heavy rains will lash when the storm makes a landfall. With the cyclone barrelling towards the Gujarat coast, parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region received heavy rains accompanied by strong winds. Nine talukas in Devbhumi Dwarka, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Porbandar and Rajkot districts received more than 50 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending on June 14 morning.
T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji arrest | Madras High Court judge recuses himself from hearing Minister’s wife’s petition
One of the two judges in a Division Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday, June 14 recused himself from hearing a habeas corpus petition (HCP) filed by Minister for Electricity, Prohibition and Excise V. Senthilbalaji’s wife. Justice M. Sundar, the senior judge in the Bench, said Justice R. Sakthivel wanted to recuse himself from hearing the case and therefore it might not be possible for the Division Bench to hear the case even if it gets numbered on Wednesday, June 14.
Manipur violence | At least 11 killed in late night attack in Khamenlok
At least eleven villagers were massacred in a late night attack at Khamenlok in Imphal East district of violence-hit Manipur on June 13, police said. Several injured persons have been admitted in government and private hospitals. Hospital sources said that the death toll will increase since many wounded persons are admitted in the ICUs. The dead bodies have been kept in the mortuary of J.N. Institute of Medical Sciences, Porompat in Imphal.
Uttarkashi communal tensions | Supreme Court refuses to entertain urgent petition against June 15 ‘mahapanchayat’
A seven-year-old girl dies from severe dengue shock syndrome in Bengaluru, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant families in healthcare access.
DGP reviews security arrangements for Global Summit
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan highlights significant progress in Kerala's key sectors under the Left government's second term.
Airfares soar as IndiGo cancels flights, causing disruption for travelers at Mangaluru International Airport.
Deadline nears for Telangana's Waqf Portal registrations, with over 40,000 institutions registered amid calls for an extension.
Allegiance Group to iinvest ₹1,000 crore to establish an India-Taiwan Industrial Park in Karnataka.
India and Russia strengthen Arctic and nuclear cooperation, committing to joint efforts on new sea routes and energy projects.
BJP leader K. Surendran accuses Kerala government of shielding expelled MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil amidst ongoing rape allegations and political tensions.
All IndiGo flights at Bengaluru airport are cancelled until 11.59 p.m. on December 5; passengers advised to check status.
CWMA Chairman states Mekedatu dam's feasibility is unestablished, returning the project file to the Central Water Commission.
The tragic death of a Vizag woman uncovers a major organ-trafficking network in Andhra Pradesh, exposing exploitation of vulnerable communities.
Minister Vangalapudi Anitha pledges government support for physically challenged children, ensuring equal educational opportunities and necessary facilities.
Congress criticizes Modi government over IndiGo flight cancellations, linking chaos to a monopoly model harming competition in aviation.