In today’s digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the Kanchanjunga Express accident, Nikhil Gupta, accused of plotting to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s extradition and other top stories.
West Bengal: 5 Dead, Several Injured As Goods Train Rams Into Kanchanjunga Express In Siliguri; Rescue Ops Underway
At least five people were killed and around 30 others were injured after a goods train rammed into Kolkata-bound Kanchanjunga Express in West Bengal’s Siliguri on Monday. As many as two rear compartments of the express train derailed after the collision. READ MORE
Who is Nikhil Gupta? What Are The Charges Against Him in Plot to Kill Khalistani Terrorist Pannun?
Indian national Nikhil Gupta, accused of plotting to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has been extradited from the Czech Republic to the United States. He is expected to be produced in court on Monday. READ MORE
Mumbai North West Seat Row: Can EVMs be Hacked by Phone? How are EVMs Sealed, What is ETPBS?
An Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) unlocked in the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency by phone by a Shiv Sena candidate has created a political slugfest. An Election Commission (EC) official, however, has rejected the claim and said the “robust” system does not require an OTP to hack it. READ MORE
Kerala BJP Slams Congress After Its ‘God’ Dig At PM Modi Over Meeting with Pope
The Kerala units of Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) locked horns on Sunday over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Pope Francis during the G7 Summit. The war of words started after the grand-old party posted a picture of PM Modi with the Pope on its X handle along with a sarcastic comment that “Finally, the Pope got a chance to meet God!” READ MORE
US: Texas Park Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, 14 Injured; Police Hunt Suspect In ‘White Hoodie’
A weekend shooting at a park in the US state of Texas left two people dead and 14 wounded, including two children, authorities said. The victims were shot shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday during a Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, about 30 kilometres north of Austin. READ MORE
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