Morning Digest | Two LeT militants killed in encounter in J&K; Rahul Gandhi to appear before ED again on June 15, and more
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Nominations for Presidential elections to begin on Wednesday
With the nomination process for the presidential election set to begin from Wednesday, the Rajya Sabha Secretariat set up a special cell for the poll on Tuesday. Rajya Sabha Secretary General P.C. Mody has been appointed returning officer for the July 18 presidential election. He will also head this cell.
Two LeT militants killed in encounter in J&K
Two Lashkar-e-Taiba militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, police said. The encounter broke out between the militants and security forces at Kanjiular in Shopian after the personnel launched a cordon and search operation in the area, they said.
Prophet remarks | Former judges write to Supreme Court against U.P. demolitions
Six former judges of the Supreme Court and various High Courts and six senior advocates have appealed to the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of the recent acts of bulldozing residences of those who protested in Prayagraj against the objectionable remarks made by certain BJP spokespersons.
Rahul Gandhi summoned for a third time on June 15
U.S. VP JD Vance warns against excessive AI regulation at Paris summit, highlighting global differences in AI governance.
Prime Minister Modi advocates for global governance and standards for AI to uphold shared values and address risks.
EU chief vows tough countermeasures against US tariffs on steel and aluminium, protecting economic interests and consumers.
Travel vlogger Muhammed Dilshad from Malappuram shares his journey from YouTube to building wells in Africa.
Trump pressures Jordan to accept Gaza refugees permanently, part of his plan to reshape the Middle East.
Lawsuit challenges Trump's refugee suspension, seeks to restore funding and stop implementation of executive order.
Trump threatens to end Gaza ceasefire if Israeli hostages not released, tensions rise over shock proposal to displace Gazans.
Tragic bus crash in Guatemala leaves 55 dead, including children, prompting national mourning; follow AP's Latin America coverage.
President Trump reverses federal push away from plastic straws, citing ineffectiveness of paper straws and consumer dissatisfaction.
Midsize business jets collide at Scottsdale Airport, leaving one dead and others injured, runway closed indefinitely.
Trump administration officials, including Kellogg and Vance, to meet with Zelenskyy at Munich Security Conference to discuss Ukraine war.
Donald Trump said Palestinians would not have the right of return to Gaza under his proposal and would have a permanent place to live elsewhere, according to excerpts of his interview with Fox News
Hamas delays hostage release after accusing Israel of violating ceasefire, next exchange postponed due to alleged violations.