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Priyanka Kumari

Priyanka Kumari is a Chief Sub-Editor at India TV. With close to nine years in the newsroom, Priyanka has built her craft around clarity, context, and sharp editorial judgement. Her focus area spans politics, crime, and international affairs, with a keen eye on the intersections that affect everyday lives. She brings a humane touch to every story she works on, always looking for the people behind the headlines. She can be reached at priyankakumari@indiatvnews.com

Why did Russia fail to stop Ukraine's biggest drone strike? How did defence systems like S-400 fail?
Explainers | Jun 03, 2025, 01:51 PM IST
On June 1, Ukraine launched its largest-ever drone attack on five deep Russian airbases, destroying over 40 fighter jets. The attack bypassed Russia's S-400 defences by using low-altitude drones launched from within Russian territory.
3 soldiers dead, 6 missing as landslide hits army camp in Sikkim, rescue underway
Sikkim | Jun 02, 2025, 03:04 PM IST
A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall struck a military camp in Chhaten, Sikkim, killing three and leaving six security personnel missing. The incident occurred around 7 pm on Sunday.
Anna University sexual harassment case: Tamil Nadu court sentences convict to minimum 30 years' jail
Chennai | Jun 02, 2025, 01:34 PM IST
A Mahila Court in Chennai has sentenced Gnanasekaran, convicted of sexually harassing a student on the Anna University campus in December 2024, to life imprisonment with a minimum of 30 years without remission. The court found him guilty on all 11 charges filed by the prosecution.

Pakistan faces sowing crisis as dams run low after India restricts Chenab flow | A report
India | Jun 02, 2025, 12:56 PM IST
Pakistan is facing a severe water crisis ahead of the kharif crop season, with live storage in its key dams at critically low levels and a sudden dip in Chenab river inflows, reportedly due to India regulating water flow after the Pahalgam terror attack.
Hyderabad police caution BJP MLA Raja Singh, urge use of bulletproof escort amid threats
Hyderabad | Jun 02, 2025, 10:20 AM IST
Hyderabad’s Mangalhat Police have issued a formal notice to BJP MLA Thakur Raja Singh, warning him for ignoring state-provided security arrangements amid repeated threats to his life. The police urged him to use his bulletproof vehicle and the assigned security team, when visiting sensitive areas.
JEE Advanced Result 2025 declared: Check scorecard and final answer key at jeeadv.ac.in
Exam Results | Jun 02, 2025, 09:25 AM IST
The JEE Advanced 2025 results have been declared by IIT Kanpur on June 2. Candidates can check their scorecards and the final answer key on the official website jeeadv.ac.in. The results include details like rank, qualifying status, and marks.

Zelenskyy hails 'brilliant' drone strike inside Russia, says operation dealt heavy blow | Details
World | Jun 02, 2025, 08:34 AM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine had carried out a "brilliant" drone strike operation deep inside Russian territory, targeting only military assets. The operation, called Spiderweb, involved 117 drones and struck multiple Russian airbases.
Israel becomes first country to down enemy drones with laser weapon | Videos
World | Jun 02, 2025, 07:57 AM IST
Israel has become the first country to successfully use a laser weapon to shoot down enemy drones in a live combat setting. The Israeli Air Force deployed the prototype system during the ongoing “Swords of Iron” war in Gaza, achieving multiple drone interceptions.
Gujarat: BJP, Congress declare candidates for Kadi and Visavadar bypolls
Gujarat | Jun 02, 2025, 06:55 AM IST
The BJP and Congress have announced their candidates for the June 19 by-elections in Gujarat’s Kadi and Visavadar Assembly constituencies. The Kadi seat fell vacant after the death of BJP MLA Karshan Solanki, and Visavadar was vacated following the resignation of AAP MLA Bhupendra Bhayani.

Abbas Ansari disqualified as UP MLA after hate speech conviction, Mau seat likely to see bypoll
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 01, 2025, 02:23 PM IST
Abbas Ansari, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party MLA and son of jailed gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, has been disqualified from the Uttar Pradesh Assembly following his conviction in a hate speech case. A Mau MP/MLA court sentenced him to two years in prison, triggering the disqualification.
Bangladesh charges former PM Sheikh Hasina with 'crimes against humanity' during July 2024 uprising
World | Jun 01, 2025, 01:50 PM IST
Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been formally charged with crimes against humanity for her alleged role in the deadly crackdown on student-led protests during the July 2024 uprising. Charges were also filed against two senior officials of her government, prosecutors said.
Russia: Bridge collapse derails train near Ukraine border, 7 killed, dozens injured
World | Jun 01, 2025, 01:01 PM IST
A passenger train derailed in Russia’s Bryansk region after a railway bridge collapsed late Saturday night, killing at least seven people and injuring nearly 30. Authorities suspect "illegal interference" caused the bridge to fall. The accident occurred in the tense border region near Ukraine.

COVID-19 cases rise in India: Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi among worst-hit states | Check list
India | Jun 01, 2025, 12:21 PM IST
India is witnessing a fresh rise in Covid-19 cases, with eight states reporting over 100 active infections. Kerala leads with 1,336 active cases, followed by Maharashtra, Delhi, and others. Delhi also reported its first Covid-related death during the current surge — a 60-year-old woman.
IRS officer held for Rs 25 lakh bribery, CBI arrests senior tax official and private aide in Delhi
Delhi | Jun 01, 2025, 10:56 AM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 2007-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, Amit Kumar Singal, along with a private individual, for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 25 lakh bribe.
Tej Pratap posts messages for family after expulsion from RJD, hints at betrayal within party
Bihar | Jun 01, 2025, 02:32 PM IST
Tej Pratap Yadav, recently expelled from the Rashtriya Janata Dal by his father and party chief Lalu Yadav, has written an emotional message to his parents on social media. In the post, he expressed unconditional love and loyalty to them, and also subtly accused internal party members of betrayal.

India rebukes Shehbaz Sharif over Indus Treaty charge, says 'appalled by misuse' at UN meet
India | Jun 01, 2025, 09:27 AM IST
India strongly rebutted Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks accusing New Delhi of violating the Indus Waters Treaty. Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh said it was Pakistan that was violating the treaty through its continued cross-border terrorism.
Sheikh Hasina faces possible death sentence as Bangladesh tribunal to hear charges today
World | Jun 01, 2025, 08:30 AM IST
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal will begin hearing charges against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today, in a historic move that will be broadcast live on state-run television for the first time. The tribunal may hand her a death sentence if convicted.
Israel confirms killing new Hamas chief Mohammed Sinwar in May 13 airstrike | What you need to know
World | Jun 01, 2025, 07:44 AM IST
The IDF has confirmed that senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was killed in a May 13 airstrike targeting an underground command center beneath a hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza. Sinwar had succeeded his brother Yahya Sinwar as head of Hamas after Yahya and Mohammed Deif were killed last year.
Truck carrying millions of bees overturns in USA's Washington, authorities seal crash site
World | Jun 01, 2025, 06:54 AM IST
In the US state of Washington, a truck transporting millions of honey bees overturned near the Canadian border, prompting authorities to warn the public and seal off the crash site. Emergency teams and beekeepers are working to recover the bees and minimise risk.
Swiss village buried as glacier collapse triggers massive landslide, scary videos show devastation
World | May 29, 2025, 11:42 PM IST
A catastrophic landslide triggered by the collapse of Switzerland's Birch Glacier has buried nearly 90% of the Alpine village of Blatten in Valais canton. The village had been evacuated earlier in May due to visible cracks in the glacier. One man remains missing, while no deaths have been reported.