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India news in pictures -- a roundup of today’s top news across the country from the onset of southwest monsoon in Kerala to the extension of curfew in Meghalaya’s capital Shillong as violence continues in tension-hit areas.

Updated on: Jun 04, 2018 5:12 PM IST
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People look on as dark clouds hover over the coast with the onset of southwest monsoon in Kochi on Monday. Rainfall has occurred at most places over Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, at many places over Rayalaseema, Telangana, a few places over Tamil Nadu and at isolated places over coastal Andhra Pradesh. (PTI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 04, 2018 5:12 PM

People look on as dark clouds hover over the coast with the onset of southwest monsoon in Kochi on Monday. Rainfall has occurred at most places over Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, at many places over Rayalaseema, Telangana, a few places over Tamil Nadu and at isolated places over coastal Andhra Pradesh. (PTI)

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BJP president Amit Shah seen during a visit to Baba Ramdev as part of his ongoing Sampark for Samarthan (Contact for Support) initiative at Ramdev’s farmhouse in New Delhi. “We are meeting all those who supported us in the formation of the BJP-led government in 2014. We are apprising them of all our work and efforts. We are also seeking support from them for the 2019 elections,” Shah said. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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BJP president Amit Shah seen during a visit to Baba Ramdev as part of his ongoing Sampark for Samarthan (Contact for Support) initiative at Ramdev’s farmhouse in New Delhi. “We are meeting all those who supported us in the formation of the BJP-led government in 2014. We are apprising them of all our work and efforts. We are also seeking support from them for the 2019 elections,” Shah said. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)

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Authorities on Monday extended a curfew in Shillong as violence continued in tension-hit areas the previous night with mobs indulging in stone-pelting on security forces for the last four days. Meghalaya Home Minister James Sangma appealed for people to stay calm and said the government is doing everything to restore peace in the city. (PTI File) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jun 04, 2018 5:12 PM

Authorities on Monday extended a curfew in Shillong as violence continued in tension-hit areas the previous night with mobs indulging in stone-pelting on security forces for the last four days. Meghalaya Home Minister James Sangma appealed for people to stay calm and said the government is doing everything to restore peace in the city. (PTI File)

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A municipal corporation official walks on a mountain formed by garbage at a landfill site ahead of the World Environment Day at Okhla in New Delhi. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A municipal corporation official walks on a mountain formed by garbage at a landfill site ahead of the World Environment Day at Okhla in New Delhi. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

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At least 12 people and four policemen were injured when an unidentified person hurled a grenade at security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian, police said on Monday amid a unilateral Ramzan ceasefire announced by the Centre last month. So far no militant organisation has claimed responsibility for the attack. (Tauseef Mustafa / AFP File) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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At least 12 people and four policemen were injured when an unidentified person hurled a grenade at security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian, police said on Monday amid a unilateral Ramzan ceasefire announced by the Centre last month. So far no militant organisation has claimed responsibility for the attack. (Tauseef Mustafa / AFP File)

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Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said the Cauvery water issue needs to be resolved after setting aside all differences with Tamil Nadu, as it is important for the welfare of farmers from both the states. Addressing a joint press conference with actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan, Kumaraswamy said there should be no scope for differences between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said the Cauvery water issue needs to be resolved after setting aside all differences with Tamil Nadu, as it is important for the welfare of farmers from both the states. Addressing a joint press conference with actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan, Kumaraswamy said there should be no scope for differences between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

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A view of Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) during a 24-hour transport bandh called by Assam Motor Workers’ Joint Council (AMWJC) to protest against rising fuel price in Guwahati on Monday. (PTI) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A view of Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) during a 24-hour transport bandh called by Assam Motor Workers’ Joint Council (AMWJC) to protest against rising fuel price in Guwahati on Monday. (PTI)

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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj discussed with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa enhanced engagement between the two countries and greater cooperation in areas of skill development, agriculture and information technology. Swaraj reached South Africa on Sunday on a five-day visit. (Sonu Mehta / HT File) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj discussed with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa enhanced engagement between the two countries and greater cooperation in areas of skill development, agriculture and information technology. Swaraj reached South Africa on Sunday on a five-day visit. (Sonu Mehta / HT File)

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