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Suraj Revanna is the son of Holenarasipura MLA H D Revanna and the elder brother of former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna (Image: X)
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In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on sexual assault case against JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna, PM Modi’s attendance in the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kazakhstan, NEET paper leak and other top stories.
JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna Arrested In Sexual Assault Case
The Karnataka Police on Sunday arrested JD(S) MLC and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda’s grandson Suraj Revanna in connection with the alleged sexual assault case lodged by a party worker. An FIR against Revanna was lodged on Saturday night after which he was summoned to the police station for questioning on charges of “unnatural offences” against him. READ MORE
PM Modi Likely To Skip SCO Summit In Kazakhstan Next Week, Jaishankar To Represent India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to skip the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kazakhstan next week, according to sources familiar with the matter. Modi has decided not to travel to Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, for the summit-level talks scheduled on July 3-4. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar instead is set to represent India at the SCO meeting, which will witness the attendance of leaders from China, Russia, and Pakistan. READ MORE
Remembering Air India ‘Kanishka’ Bombing 39 Years Later: What Happened On June 23, 1985?
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday paid tribute to the victims of the Air India Flight 182 ‘Kanishka’ bombing, in which 329 people lost their lives almost four decades ago. The Montreal-New Delhi Air India ‘Kanishka’ Flight 182 exploded before it was slated to land at London’s Heathrow Airport on June 23, 1985. The blast killed all 329 people on board, most of them Canadians of Indian descent. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “The anniversary is a reminder why terrorism should never be tolerated.” READ MORE
Vijay Mallya’s Son Siddharth Mallya Marries GF Jasmine, FIRST Wedding Photo Out; See Here
Vijay Mallya’s son Siddharth Mallya got married this weekend. The actor-model married his girlfriend Jasmine in an intimate wedding ceremony. Jasmine took to her Instagram Stories and shared the first photo. Siddharth had a Christian style wedding. READ MORE
UP DSP Demoted to Constable Due to Extra-Marital Affair With Colleague
The Uttar Pradesh Police has demoted a Deputy Superintendent back to the rank of constable after he was caught having an extra-marital affair with a colleague. DSP Kripa Shankar Kannaujiya was caught in a hotel with a female constable three years ago. READ MORE
After Bihar, Probe Into NEET Paper Leak Reaches Maharashtra As Cops Quiz Many In Marathwada Region
Probe into the alleged irregularities, cheating, impersonation, and malpractices reported in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) which was conducted on May 5 has branched out of Bihar and reached Maharashtra’s Marathwada region. An Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) questioned several people, including teachers, in the Marathwada region regarding the scam on Sunday morning. According to sources, inputs from different parts of the country such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi led police to Maharashtra. READ MORE
