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Kuwait fire: Preparations underway at Kochi airport to receive bodies
India had on Thursday night sent a military transport aircraft to Kuwait to bring back the mortal remains of over 40 Indians killed in the fire
 "Kuwait fire: Preparations underway at Kochi airport to receive bodies")
Kerala health min denied permission to visit Kuwait for fire relief efforts
George reportedly waited for hours at the airport, hoping for permission from the Ministry of External Affairs
 "Kerala health min denied permission to visit Kuwait for fire relief efforts")
Kuwait fire: MK Stalin announces Rs 5L each for families of 7 victims
Fourty-five Indians have lost their lives in the deadly fire that broke out in the 'labour accommodation' in the Mangaf area of Kuwait in the early hours of Wednesday
 "Kuwait fire: MK Stalin announces Rs 5L each for families of 7 victims")
Andhra orders teachers recruitment drive for over 16,000 vacancies
Chief Secretary Neerabh Kumar Prasad directed the commissioner of school education to take all the necessary steps to conduct the Mega DSC (District Selection Committee) 2024
 "Andhra orders teachers recruitment drive for over 16,000 vacancies")
Fire erupts in Delhi's Chandni Chowk, 40 tenders deployed, no casualty
A call related to the fire was received at 5 pm from Chandni Chowk area. The fire was in Marwadi Katra, Nai Sadak in Chandni Chowk, DFS chief Atul Garg said
 "Fire erupts in Delhi's Chandni Chowk, 40 tenders deployed, no casualty")
Rajasthan govt plans ropeway to connect Amber, Jaigarh, and Nahargarh forts
Amber Fort is the most visited tourist spot in the state attracting 2 million sight-seers in 2023-24, up from around 1 million in 2021-2022, according to the state government
 "Rajasthan govt plans ropeway to connect Amber, Jaigarh, and Nahargarh forts")
Highlights of the day: Six dead, 1,500 tourists stranded as landslides, rain wreak havoc in Sikkim
Catch all the latest updates from around the world here
 "Highlights of the day: Six dead, 1,500 tourists stranded as landslides, rain wreak havoc in Sikkim")
Over 52% urban Indians availed of Ayush benefits, says Mospi survey
Ayush refers to the six Indian systems of medicines, namely Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homeopathy are majorly prevalent in the country
 "Over 52% urban Indians availed of Ayush benefits, says Mospi survey")
Doctor finds piece of human thumb in frozen dessert he ordered online
The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, following which the man lodged a complaint with the police, police said
 "Doctor finds piece of human thumb in frozen dessert he ordered online")
Apulia's Indian restaurant basks in G7 Summit warmth amid high demand
Namaste India, offering traditional dishes inspired by founder Rupinder Singh's native Punjab, has been abuzz with activity in the days leading up to the start of the start of the summit on Thursday
 "Apulia's Indian restaurant basks in G7 Summit warmth amid high demand")
Vote for continuity: Principal secy PK Mishra, NSA Doval reappointed
The two have become the longest-serving advisers to the prime minister
 "Vote for continuity: Principal secy PK Mishra, NSA Doval reappointed")
Six dead, 1,500 tourists stranded as landslides, rain wreak havoc in Sikkim
Three persons each died in Pakshep and Ambhithang villages, Mangan District Magistrate Hem Kumar Chettri said
 "Six dead, 1,500 tourists stranded as landslides, rain wreak havoc in Sikkim")
ED raids Fairplay's premises for involvement in 2024 poll results betting
The portal was involved in "illegal broadcasting of cricket/IPL matches and various online betting activities including results of Lok Sabha Elections 2024,'' the agency said
 "ED raids Fairplay's premises for involvement in 2024 poll results betting")
NIA files charge sheet against 7 for recruiting young people as mujahideens
The sleeper cells were being prepared to carry out guerrilla attacks on Indian soldiers, police personnel and leaders of specific religious organisations, the statement issued by the NIA said
 "NIA files charge sheet against 7 for recruiting young people as mujahideens")
NEET-UG row: Grace marks of 1,563 students scrapped, re-test on June 23
The government's decision follows allegations of irregularities and unfair marking in the nationwide medical entrance exams
 "NEET-UG row: Grace marks of 1,563 students scrapped, re-test on June 23")
Kuwait fire tragedy: 22 from Kerala dead; 6 hospitalised with injuries
The NORKA official said that they have unofficial reports that 22 people from Kerala have been confirmed dead and that the identities of 15 of them have been confirmed
AI, energy, Africa to be in focus, says PM Modi as he leaves for G7 Italy
The prime minister said issues crucial for the Global South will also be deliberated upon at the Outreach session
 "AI, energy, Africa to be in focus, says PM Modi as he leaves for G7 Italy")
Khandu approves Rs 100 cr under CM's Social Security Scheme in Arunachal
Guided by the principles of Antyodaya, the state government is dedicated to the most vulnerable and marginalised sections of society, an official communique said
 "Khandu approves Rs 100 cr under CM's Social Security Scheme in Arunachal")
Delhi's action plan to check air pollution to launch from Jun 15: Gopal Rai
The city government has come up with a summer action plan, which will mainly focus on tree plantation, Gopal Rai said at a press conference
 "Delhi's action plan to check air pollution to launch from Jun 15: Gopal Rai")
Record student visas to Indians last yr; even higher this time: US Embassy
The US Mission in India on Thursday held its eighth annual Student Visa Day countrywide with consular officers from New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai interviewing Indian student visa
 "Record student visas to Indians last yr; even higher this time: US Embassy")