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Twisha Sharma ‘s father seeks fresh autopsy at AIIMS-Delhi, alleges cover-up.Yogi Adityanath warns ‘other methods’ if namaz on roads continues.- Suvendu govt ends religion-based schemes in Bengal, scraps OBC list.
- India to continue buying
Russian crude oil irrespective of US sanctions waiver. - Iran announces new body to manage
Strait of Hormuz , plans to levy charges
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‘He’s a major drug addict’: Twisha Sharma’s father seeks fresh autopsy at Delhi-AIIMS
The father of Twisha 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 claims that his daughter consumed drugs and accused his son-in-law of being a “major drug addict.” He also criticised the anticipatory bail granted to the former judge mother-in-law and demanded an independent investigation under Supreme Court supervision. Read full story.
‘If they don’t agree, we have other methods’: Yogi Adityanath on namaz on UP roads
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued a strong warning on offering namaz on roads, stating that if people do not agree to shift to designated spaces, “we have other methods.” He made it clear that no one has the right to disrupt public movement and suggested a shift system for worship. Read full story.
Suvendu government ends religion-based schemes in Bengal, scraps state OBC list
The new West Bengal government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has ended all religion-based schemes in the state and scrapped the state 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 full story.
India puts energy security first, says buying Russian crude oil irrespective of US waiver
India has made it clear that it will continue buying Russian crude oil irrespective of any US sanctions waiver, putting its energy security first. A senior petroleum ministry official said India sourced oil from Russia before the waiver period, during it, and continues to do so now. Russian oil inflows into India have touched a record 2.3 million barrels per day in May. Read full story.
Iran announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz as peace remains uncertain
Iran’s top security body 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 it. In a post on its official X account, the Supreme National Security Council unveiled the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), saying it would provide “real-time updates on operations and latest developments.” Follow live updates.
