The big news of 17 June 2023, Top 10 headlines 17 June 2023, Breaking news of 17 June 2023
3,500 tourists stranded due to landslide in Sikkim, Army is doing rescue
According to media reports, at least 3,500 tourists are stranded in Sikkim due to landslides triggered by torrential rains.
AIADMK functionary arrested for spreading ‘defamatory’ information about Tamil Nadu CM
A 24-year-old AIADMK IT wing functionary has been arrested in Erode for allegedly spreading false and defamatory information against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.
Jammu and Kashmir: Earthquake tremors felt in Ramban district
Earthquake tremors were felt in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The intensity of the earthquake was measured at 3 on the Richter scale.
A political solution is needed in Manipur
Hitting out at the central government, Congress General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala has said that violence-hit Manipur needs a political solution and not just police-army deployment to handle law and order.
BJP president’s house vandalized in Manipur; minister’s office set on fire
According to media reports, in Manipur, a mob tried to ransack the residence of State BJP President Adhikarmayum Sharda Devi and torched the head office of Thongju Assembly constituency-elected Forest and Power Minister Thongam Biswajit Singh.
Indian women’s cricket team will reach Bangladesh on July 6 for limited-overs series
The Indian women’s cricket team will reach Dhaka on July 6 to play three T20Is and as many ODIs against Bangladesh. All the matches will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
Bangladesh registers a historic 546-run win over Afghanistan
Najmul Hossain Shanto’s double century and a collective effort from the bowlers helped Bangladesh register a historic 546-run win over Afghanistan on the fourth day of the one-off Test at the Shere Bangla Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday.
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is being celebrated today
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on 17 June each year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification. The day provides an opportunity to recognize that land degradation neutrality can be achieved through problem-solving, strong community participation and cooperation at all levels.
Nearly 200 settlements were affected by a dam breach in Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Schmihal revealed that the Kakhovka Dam in southern Ukraine had breached on June 6, affecting about 200 settlements.
Over 100 foreign nationals were arrested for working illegally in UK
In a major crackdown on illegal immigration, enforcement officers in the UK arrested 105 foreign nationals from over 20 cities who were found to be working illegally in the country.
Pentagon Papers whistleblower dies at 92
Daniel Ellsberg, the military analyst and researcher dubbed America’s most dangerous man after the 1971 Pentagon Papers leak, has died at the age of 92 at his home in Kensington, California.
