Morning news brief: Terrorist attack in Russia's Dagestan kills 17; Indian Parliament session begins; & more

An attack launched on synagogues, churches and a police post in Russia's Dagestan region killed at least 17people on Sunday.Videos that went viral on social media showed masked gunmen opening fire at these places of worship. Meanwhile, the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha is due to start today. In the beginning, President Droupadi Murmuwill administer the oath to BJP lawmaker Bhartruhari Mahtab as the Pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha. The death toll in the Hajj heat crisis has breached the 1300 mark.The Saudi Press Agency said that the number of fatalitiesreached 1,301, with 83 per cent being unauthorised to perform Hajjand having walked long distances under direct sunlight.

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Synagogues, churches and a police post in Russia's North Caucasus region of Dagestan came under attack on Sunday (June 23), killing at least 17people, including policemen and a priest.

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will start on Monday. On this day, the oath-taking ceremony of newly-elected Members of the Indian Parliament, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take place.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) said on Sunday (June 23) that more than 1,300 pilgrims died during this year's Hajj which took placeamid intense heat.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday (June 23) vowed to "act until May 2027" no matter who wins the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for June 30 and July 7.

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