Twisha Sharma’s father seeks fresh autopsy; Yogi warns against namaz on roads & more
Tisha Sharma Her father has sought a fresh autopsy at AIIMS-Delhi, alleging a cover-up.Yogi Adityanath Warning of ‘other methods’ if prayers continue on the streets.- Shuvendu government ends religion-based schemes in Bengal, cancels OBC list.
- India continues to buy
Russian crude oil Regardless of the waiver of US sanctions. - Iran announces new agency to govern
Strait of Hormuz Planning to charge
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‘She is a major drug addict’: Tisha Sharma’s father seeks fresh autopsy at AIIMS Delhi
The father of Tisha Sharma, who was found dead at her in-laws’ house in Bhopal, has demanded a fresh post-mortem at AIIMS-Delhi, alleging a possible cover-up. Navnidhi Sharma rejected the claim that her daughter took drugs and accused her son-in-law of being a “major drug addict”.He also criticized the anticipatory bail granted to the former judge’s mother-in-law and demanded an independent probe under the supervision of the Supreme Court. Read the full story.
‘If they don’t agree, we have other options’: Yogi Adityanath prays on the streets of UP
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued a stern warning about offering prayers on the streets, saying that if people do not agree to move to certain places, “we have other methods.” He clarified that no one has the right to disrupt the public movement and suggested a transfer system for the puja. Read the full story.
Suvendu government ends religion-based schemes in Bengal, cancels state’s OBC list
The new West Bengal government led by Chief Minister Subvendu Adhikari ended all religion-based schemes in the state and scrapped the state’s OBC list. The decision is among the first major policy moves by the BJP-led government that came to power after the recent assembly elections. Read the full story.
India puts energy security first, says to buy Russian crude regardless of US waivers
India has made it clear that it will continue to buy Russian crude oil, putting its energy security first, regardless of the easing of US sanctions. A senior petroleum ministry official said India procured oil from Russia before the moratorium period and continues to do so now. Russian oil flows to India touched a record 2.3 million barrels per day in May. Read the full story.
With peace uncertain, Iran announces new agency to manage Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s top security agency has announced the establishment of a new authority to oversee the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and plans to levy charges on ships passing through. In a post on its official X account, the Supreme National Security Council unveiled the Persian Gulf Straits Authority (PGSA), saying it will “provide real-time updates on operations and latest developments.” Follow the live updates.