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"HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj a spiritual leader humanitarian, condolences on his passing…a generous simple human, his aura remains," Amitabh tweeted. (PTI)
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The ambassador notified the persistent problems faced by the Indian workers and seeked help in gathering information about the affected workers, according to MEA. (PTI)
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<b>Maggi noodles banned in 3 more states – Uttarakhand, Gujarat and J and K</b></br> After Delhi, three more states– Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand–today banned the sale of Maggi noodles, as the popular instant snack came under mounting scrutiny over food safety concerns. The Uttarakhand government banned the sale of Nestle's instant noodles for three months while in Gujarat the ban will be effective for one month after some samples of the food had failed lab tests, officials said in Dehradun and Gandhinagar. In Jammu and Kashmir, the state government banned the sale for one month till the receipt of reports over the fitness of the fast food for human consumption. The three states also ordered the noodle manufacturers Nestle India to immediately withdraw the stocks. (04/06/2015)
<br>Pakistan, Islamic State flags in Kashmir, Nitish asks, "where is 56-inch chest"</br> <br>Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today expressed concern over raising of flags of terror group ISIS and Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir and referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked "what happened to his 56 inch chest." "The person who had boasted of having 56 inch chest is in power in Delhi when flags of ISIS and Pakistan are being hoisted in Jammu and Kashmir. What happened to his 56 inch chest ? What happened to the person who used to utter such tall talks?" Kumar asked. Modi, as BJP's prime ministerial candidate in January last year had said it required a 56-inch chest to make a Gujarat. Kumar said raising of ISIS and Pakistan flags in at least two places in Kashmir yesterday is a matter of concern. (Representative image: Reuters) (13/06/2015) </br> -
The government has collected Rs 16.69 crore as taxes and penalty till November 26, last year from those who have disclosed illegal wealth under the black money compliance window. (Reuters)
<br>Restricted entry for non-Hindus in Somnath temple wrong: Paswan</br> Union Minister Ramvilas Paswan today criticised the decision taken by authorities at the Somnath temple in Gujarat to restrict entry of non-Hindus inside, sans permission, and stated that the Central government has never supported any discrimination on the basis of religion. "This is wrong…and should not to be done because it is a public place and no discrimination can be allowed in the name of religion or caste," said Paswan in reply to a query on the recent restriction of entry of Non-Hindus in Somnath temple. Authorities at Somnath, the famous pilgrimage of Lord Shiva in Veraval taluka at Gir-Somanth district in Gujarat have decided that non-Hindus can only enter in the temple after getting permission from the management. (Courtesy: Somnath temple) (04/06/2015) -
NOTE: The State of Jharkhand came into existence on the 15th of November,2000 . An Act to establish the Jharkhand Academic Council was enacted by the Jharkhand State Legislature and assented to by the Governor of the State on 26.12.2003, which was known as Jharkhand Academic Council Act 02.7.2003. (Express photo)
<br>Chandrababu is the "key person" in MLA bribe case, alleges Reddy</br> Telangana Home Minister Nayani Narasimha Reddy alleged that TDP President and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is the "key person" in the issue of a TDP MLA allegedly trying to bribe a nominated MLA in Legislative Council polls. "Revanth Reddy (TDP MLA who was arrested) got entangled by giving an offer of Rs five crore to defeat our party (TRS) MLCs (candidates in council elections). This is going to bring a big change in politics in this state. Because, Chandrababu Naidu is the key person in this. Revanth Reddy was arrested on Sunday last for allegedly trying to give a bribe to nominated MLA in the Telangana Legislative Council polls held this week. (PTI) (03/06/2015) 
<br>RSS to urge PM to raise Hindu safety issue with Bangladesh</br> The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) today said it would request Prime Minister Narendra Modi to raise the issue of safety of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh with the government of that country during his trip there beginning on June 6. A memorandum containing the demand would be submitted to the Prime Minister by the West Bengal unit of the RSS, Jishnu Basu, a senior functionary of the organisation said. "We not only want the Prime Minister to raise the issue of safety and security of Hindu minorities with the Bangladesh government, but also ensure that Hindus are not forced to flee that country," Basu said. (PTI) (03/06/2015) 
<br>Air Force aircraft crashes in Odisha; pilots injured</br> An advanced jet trainer aircraft of the Air Force crashed in a paddy field at Kudarsahi in Mayurbhanj district today, leaving two pilots injured. The two pilots ejected themselves out of the aircraft before it crashed, an official said, adding one of the injured pilots has been identified as Sachin. The advanced jet trainer aircraft crashed after flying for about 50 km from the Kalaikunda Air Base on a routine sortie, Air Force officials said. (PTI) (03/06/2015)
