News Menu, June 10: Meghalaya honeymoon murder twist, PM marks 11 years in power
Good morning. On June 10, 1986, India won their first-ever Test match at Lord's against England. After Dilip Vengsarkar's third century at the historic ground—he became the first touring batter to do so—Kapil Dev turned the match on its head with an inspired spell of swing bowling in the second innings. This triumph marked a turning point, boosting Indian cricket's global stature.advertisementIndia Today serves a news menu blending triumph, tragedy, and political fervor, reflecting a nation navigating progress and challenges.Crime Curry: Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder
Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of orchestrating her husband Raja's murder during their Meghalaya honeymoon, faces a 72-hour transit remand after surrendering in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. Raja's body, found in a gorge on June 2, bore multiple sharp injuries, per an autopsy. Four men, including Sonam's alleged lover Raj Kushwaha, have been arrested, with police alleging a murder-for-hire plot. Sonam's father, Devi Singh, rejects the charges, demanding a CBI probe, claiming Meghalaya Police fabricated the case.The alleged murder is a sad commentary on the Indian marital culture, where contrasting social factors lead to tragedies. Raja's unfortunate death should set off an alarm, leading to introspection on the concepts of consent, caste, and honour.advertisementKolkata Khichdi: Hate Speech ArrestWazahat Khan, who filed a complaint against Sharmishta Panoli, was arrested in Kolkata's Amherst Street for hate speech, linked to a case at Golf Green Police Station, escalating tensions in the city. The amount of vitriol spilling over into the mainstream from social media is a dangerous trend that needs to be addressed through well-defined laws.Political Platter: Modi's 11-Year ShowcaseThe BJP ramps up its campaign to highlight 11 years of Modi government. Press conferences are scheduled across states: UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow (10:30 AM), Anurag Thakur in Chandigarh (10:30 AM), Haryana CM Nayab Saini in Panchkula (10:00 AM), Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar in Chandigarh (1:00 PM), and Union Minister Bhupender Yadav with Sukanta Majumdar in Kolkata.Space Spice: Shukla's Axiom-4 DelayIndian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 mission to the ISS, India's first in 41 years, is postponed to Wednesday due to high winds. The mission, carrying astronauts from India, the US, Poland, and Hungary aboard a SpaceX Dragon, was initially set for May 29.Let's hope Shukla is able to fly away soon and report to us how India looks from up there. Still 'Saare Jahan Se Achcha' hopefully.Bengaluru Broth: Stampede FalloutadvertisementKarnataka CM Siddaramaiah is summoned to Delhi to meet Congress high command, including Rahul Gandhi, at 11 AM today, amid the Chinnaswamy stampede probe. The Karnataka HC will hear RCB and DNA Entertainment's pleas challenging criminal cases today.Rail Raita: Congress Demands ResignationCongress demands Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation after a Thane train mishap killed four and injured nine. Aaditya Thackeray calls Vaishnaw a 'reel minister,' while a top Railways safety official probes the incident.Tamil Tadka: Murugan Conference ClashThe upcoming Murugan Conference in Tamil Nadu sparks controversy, with DMK labelling it a 'Sanghi meeting' and BJP calling for devotees to unite, intensifying political divides.Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu braces for heavy rainfall from June 10–14 due to the southwest monsoon, though Chennai faces lower chances. Several districts are already experiencing showers.Bitter Chutney: Dalit Youth's MurderA 19-year-old Dalit youth was shot dead in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, over a ration shop dispute, with his brother injured. Rahul Gandhi alleges Bahujan communities face rising violence under Modi's rule.Bihar Biryani: RSS Chief's TourRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat begins a two-day Bihar tour today, meeting Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, prominent Patna workers, and addressing volunteers at an RSS training camp in Barh.advertisementParting Shot: A Pint of BeerEngland captain David Gower became the first casualty of India's 1986 Lord's triumph. While he was speaking to the broadcasters, the English Cricket Board replaced him with Mike Gatting.Gower, the stylish left-hander, was meh about the whole incident. Back in the dressing, he shook Gatting's hand and popped a
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Time of India
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