DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:16:27 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/national/home-minister-amit-shah-to-launch-land-port-management-system-today-677025.html New Delhi June 9 In a move to improve border and internal security Union Home Minister Amit Shah will launch a Land Port Management System LPMS on Tuesday The LPMS is a stateoftheart digital platform designed to integrate operations across land ports into a unified system It enables secure realtime exchange of logistics and regulatory information bringing land ports at par with digital systems operational at airports and seaports the official said in a statementThis initiative underscores the Prime Minister Narendra Modiled Union governments commitment to smart border management enhancing efficiency transparency and security in crossborder trade and passenger movement through technologydriven solutions an official statement saidOn this occasion the Union Home Minister will also inaugurate the newly developed stakeholder accommodation facilities at the Dawki Meghalaya and Srimantapur Tripura Land Ports further reinforcing infrastructure support for border security personnel and other valuable stakeholdersThe launch of LPMS will be a landmark step in Indias journey towards modern technologyenabled smart border management system reflecting the nations strategic focus on strengthening trade facilitation connectivity and national security and Viksit Bharat by 2047As a neutral and open platform LPMS will facilitate seamless coordination among various stakeholders including government agencies and private operators thereby reducing delays and enhancing operational efficiency it addedThe system introduces endtoend digital workflows for cargo and passenger processing including slot booking payments tracking and singlewindow clearances it saidFully integrated with key national platforms such as Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange Gateway ICEGATE Unit Linked Insurance Plan ULIP and the motor vehicle ecosystem LPMS will enable interoperable efficient and transparent border managementThe Land Ports Authority of India LPAI a statutory body under the Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Border Management is responsible for developing and managing land ports to facilitate trade connectivity and regional cooperation the statement saidAt present the LPAI operates 15 land ports across Indias international borders Attari Punjab and Dera Baba Nanak Punjab along the IndiaâPakistan border Rupaidiha Uttar Pradesh Raxaul Bihar and Jogbani Bihar along the IndiaâNepal border Darranga Assam along the IndiaâBhutan border Petrapole West Bengal Dawki Meghalaya Sutarkandi Golakganj and Mankachar Assam Agartala Srimantapur and Sabroom Tripura along the IndiaâBangladesh border and Moreh Manipur along the IndiaâMyanmar border IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/home-minister-amit-shah-to-launch-land-port-management-system-today-677025.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-cm-to-launch-singappenn-special-task-force-for-women-child-safety-today-677026.html Chennai June 9 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will formally launch the Singappenn Special Task Force a dedicated police unit established to strengthen the protection of women and children across the state on Tuesday The inauguration will take place at 5 pm at the Jawaharlal Nehru Rajarathinam Sports Stadium in Chennai The creation of the specialised force was among the first major announcements made by Vijay after assuming office as Chief MinisterThe initiative reflects the governmentâs commitment to enhancing the safety of women and children through focused policing rapid intervention and improved coordination among law enforcement agencies said officials Senior IPS officer K Bhavaneeswari has been appointed as the first Inspector General IG of the Singappenn Special Task ForceThe newly formed unit comprises more than 30 police personnel including a Superintendent of Police two Deputy Superintendents of Police four Inspectors and several other officers and staff membersTo give the force a distinct identity the government has introduced a specially designed uniform Women police personnel and women SubInspectors attached to the task force will wear blue shirts paired with khaki trousers They have also been provided with black caps and black shoes The unique uniform is expected to make the force easily identifiable while carrying out its duties across the stateThe Singappenn Special Task Force was originally scheduled to be launched on May 29 with the Chief Minister expected to inaugurate the unit on that day However the programme was postponed at the last moment due to administrative reasonsWith the formal inauguration now scheduled for Tuesday the specialised force is expected to commence operations immediately thereafterFollowing the launch ceremony in Chennai Singappenn personnel will be deployed across Tamil Nadu and begin functioning in all districtsOfficials said the task force has been created to provide a stronger and more coordinated response to crimes against women and children Apart from addressing complaints and ensuring swift intervention in emergencies the force is expected to focus on preventive policing surveillance victim assistance and awareness initiativesThe launch of the Singappenn Special Task Force is being seen as one of the flagship lawandorder initiatives of the Vijay government By creating a dedicated unit focused exclusively on the safety and welfare of women and children the government hopes to strengthen public confidence in policing and create a safer environment across Tamil Nadu IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-cm-to-launch-singappenn-special-task-force-for-women-child-safety-today-677026.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-cm-vijay-to-launch-singappenn-special-task-force-for-women-child-safety-today-677027.html Chennai June 9 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will formally launch the Singappenn Special Task Force a dedicated police unit established to strengthen the protection of women and children across the state on Tuesday Designed as a dedicated police unit focused on the protection of women and children the force is expected to play a proactive role in crime prevention public safety and community engagement across the StateThe inauguration will take place at 5 pm at the Jawaharlal Nehru Rajarathinam Sports Stadium in Chennai The creation of the specialised force was among the first major announcements made by Vijay after assuming office as Chief MinisterThe initiative reflects the governmentâs commitment to enhancing the safety of women and children through focused policing rapid intervention and improved coordination among law enforcement agencies said officials Senior IPS officer K Bhavaneeswari has been appointed as the first Inspector General IG of the Singappenn Special Task ForceThe newly formed unit comprises more than 30 police personnel including a Superintendent of Police two Deputy Superintendents of Police four Inspectors and several other officers and staff membersTo give the force a distinct identity the government has introduced a specially designed uniform Women police personnel and women SubInspectors attached to the task force will wear blue shirts paired with khaki trousers They have also been provided with black caps and black shoes The unique uniform is expected to make the force easily identifiable while carrying out its duties across the stateThe Singappenn Special Task Force was originally scheduled to be launched on May 29 with the Chief Minister expected to inaugurate the unit on that day However the programme was postponed at the last moment due to administrative reasonsWith the formal inauguration now scheduled for Tuesday the specialised force is expected to commence operations immediately thereafterFollowing the launch ceremony in Chennai Singappenn personnel will be deployed across Tamil Nadu and begin functioning in all districtsOfficials said the task force has been created to provide a stronger and more coordinated response to crimes against women and children Apart from addressing complaints and ensuring swift intervention in emergencies the force is expected to focus on preventive policing surveillance victim assistance and awareness initiativesThe launch of the Singappenn Special Task Force is being seen as one of the flagship lawandorder initiatives of the Vijay government By creating a dedicated unit focused exclusively on the safety and welfare of women and children the government hopes to strengthen public confidence in policing and create a safer environment across Tamil Nadu IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tn-cm-vijay-to-launch-singappenn-special-task-force-for-women-child-safety-today-677027.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-speaker-to-address-commonwealth-parliamentary-meet-today-676873.html New Delhi June 8 Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta will address the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association CPA India Region ZoneII North Zone Conference in Chandigarh on Monday The conference themed Role of Aware Society and Legislators in Realising Future Challenges and the Goal of Viksit Bharat 2047 is scheduled to take place from June 8â9 at the Haryana Legislative Assembly said the officialThe twoday regional conclave will bring together Presiding Officers Speakers and legislators from across northern India to brainstorm on aligning legislative efforts with this longterm national roadmapThe conference serves as a vital collaborative forum to deliberate on strengthening parliamentary institutions improving modern legislative practices and promoting seamless democratic cooperation across the region said the statementBy gathering key decisionmakers under one roof the event aims to create an actionable dialogue between elected representatives and the public Participants will analyse upcoming socioeconomic hurdles and design proactive governance frameworks to meet the evolving needs of a rapidly developing nation it saidRepresenting the Delhi Legislative Assembly Gupta will actively participate in these highlevel sessions to share insights on empowering citizens and expanding public participation in the legislative processThrough a constructive exchange of parliamentary best practices the attending dignitaries aim to establish a stronger roadmap for lawmakers to effectively address regional issues ultimately ensuring that both a vigilant society and dedicated legislators work in tandem toward the vision of a transformed India by 2047 said the statementEarlier Gupta joined Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in launching the inaugural issue of VidhanChetnaâ a quarterly journal of the Delhi Legislative Assembly along with the momentous release of the proceedings of the Central Legislative Assembly 19241930 published in 89 volumesThe Delhi Speaker said the landmark event represented a vital bridge between Indias rich parliamentary legacy and its contemporary legislative evolutionGupta who chaired the event said the ceremony underscored a deep commitment to preserving institutional history while fostering modern democratic discourse IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-speaker-to-address-commonwealth-parliamentary-meet-today-676873.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/internet-suspended-in-parts-of-jaipur-ahead-of-encroachment-removal-drive-676875.html Jaipur June 8 The district administration has temporarily suspended Internet services in several parts of Jaipur Rajasthan ahead of a major encroachment removal drive scheduled for Monday The move has been taken as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order as the Jaipur Development Authority JDA will undertake a campaign to widen the road running parallel to the railway line from the Nandpuri Underpass in Jagatpura to its sanctioned width of 80 feetOfficials said that rumours misinformation or inflammatory content could be circulated through social media and internetbased platforms potentially disrupting public order Hence Jaipur Divisional Commissioner V Sarwan Kumar has issued the orderUnder the directive 2G 3G 4G and 5G mobile Internet services remained suspended in designated areas from midnight on Sunday until 12 midnight on Monday The order covers not only mobile data services but also bulk SMS and Internetbased messaging platforms Access to social media applications including WhatsApp Facebook and X will also be restricted during the shutdown periodEssential government and emergency services may remain exempt in accordance with regulations The suspension will be enforced across the Jaipur Police Commissionerate and adjoining district areas In Jaipur North the affected police station jurisdictions include Ramganj Galta Gate Manak Chowk Subhash Chowk Amer Brahmapuri Nahargarh Kotwali Jalupura Sanjay Circle Shastri Nagar Bhattabasti Vidyadhar Nagar and Jaisinghpura Khor In Jaipur East Internet services will remain suspended in the police station areas of Bassi Kanota Tunga Adarsh Nagar Transport Nagar Jawahar Nagar Jamdoli SMS Hospital Gandhi Nagar Lalkothi Motidungri Airport Malviya Nagar Jawahar Circle Bajaj Nagar KhoNagorian Sanganer Pratap Nagar Ramnagariya and Malpura GateAdditional police personnel have already been deployed in sensitive locations while cyber teams have been activated to monitor social media activityOfficials warned that strict action will be taken against anyone found spreading rumours misinformation or content that disturbs public order The administration has appealed to citizens to maintain peace and communal harmony avoid sharing unverified information and comply with official directives Violators will face legal actionAs part of the roadwidening project the JDA is set to remove five religious structures located within the roads rightofway To ensure smooth execution of the drive additional police forces have been requisitioned from the Jaipur Kota and Bharatpur ranges Security has also been tightened in sensitive areas including the Walled CityAccording to Anand Sharma Deputy Inspector General of the JDA Vigilance Branch 134 encroachments along the same route were removed on May 22 Following that operation management committees and concerned individuals associated with the affected religious structures were given time to voluntarily relocate themWith the deadline now over the administration will proceed with removal Officials stated that although revenue records indicate the roads sanctioned width is 80 feet several stretches currently measure only 2530 feet due to encroachmentsThe approximately 15kilometre stretch connects the Nandpuri Underpass to Jagatpura and passes through six major residential colonies The administration maintains that widening the road will significantly ease traffic congestion on Hare Krishna Marg and improve connectivity between Nandpuri and Jagatpura The project is expected to benefit residents of more than 50 nearby colonies including Malviya Nagar and other rapidly developing residential areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/internet-suspended-in-parts-of-jaipur-ahead-of-encroachment-removal-drive-676875.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/wanted-criminal-carrying-reward-of-rs-190-lakh-killed-in-ayodhya-encounter-676876.html Ayodhya June 8 A notorious and wanted criminal carrying a reward of Rs 190 lakh was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force STF in Ayodhya officials said on Monday The criminal was identified as Bhanu Pratap Singh alias Bablu a resident of Vidhanapar village under the Belghat police station area in Gorakhpur district According to officials the STF cornered him near the Aimi Ghat bridge in the Maharajganj police station area of Ayodhya at around 11 pm on Sunday while he was attempting to flee on a motorcycle During the operation he allegedly opened fire on the STF team prompting retaliatory action He sustained critical injuries in the exchange of fireThe STF said that after being injured in the encounter Bhanu Pratap Singh was rushed to a hospital for treatment where he later succumbed to his injuriesAccording to officials around 40 serious criminal cases had been registered against him across various districts of Uttar Pradesh He had been absconding for a long time Rewards had been announced for his arrest by several police units including Rs one lakh by the Azamgarh police Rs 50000 by the Ambedkarnagar police Rs 25000 by the Gorakhpur police and Rs 15000 by the Basti policeEarlier in a joint operation the police and the Special Operations Group SOG in Sitapur arrested two alleged thieves and recovered stolen property worth approximately Rs 77 lakh from their possession including an Audi and a Ciaz carThe accused were identified as Yogendra Chauhan and Dharmraj Additional Superintendent of Police South Durgesh Kumar Singh said that Yogendra is a historysheeter from the Sadarpur police station area and is also wanted in a case registered at the Mahmudabad police station Several cases involving serious offences have previously been registered against him at different police stations in the districtDuring interrogation the accused allegedly confessed that 1520 days ago they had broken into a house in Albada village and stolen jewellery They also admitted to stealing Rs 15000 in cash and a pair of anklets from a house in Manva village 10â12 days earlier The duo was reportedly on its way to Lucknow to sell the remaining jewellery when they were apprehended Police said they used luxury vehicles to carry out the thefts IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/wanted-criminal-carrying-reward-of-rs-190-lakh-killed-in-ayodhya-encounter-676876.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-bloc-leaders-to-meet-in-delhi-today-amid-frictions-dmk-absent-left-unhappy-676878.html New Delhi June 8 Twentythree political parties have confirmed their participation in the INDIA bloc meeting being held in New Delhi on Monday The meeting comes at a time when the coalition is facing growing internal strains with key ally DMK staying away and Left parties expressing dissatisfaction over recent developments within the allianceThe gathering branded as the âINDIA janbandhanâ meeting is expected to deliberate on the allianceâs future course including preparations for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and coordination on key political issuesThe meeting will be held at the Constitution Club and is seen as an important exercise in opposition unity at a time when parties in the alliance are seeking to strengthen cooperation against the ruling governmentCongress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said 23 parties had confirmed their participation in the meeting He noted that while some alliance partners would not be present they continue to share the coalitionâs opposition to the Centreâs policiesâThere are some parties that have expressed their inability to attend this particular meeting for their own reasons even though they have conveyed their strong opposition to the Modi governmentâs policiesâ Ramesh said in a post on XAccording to sources the meeting was convened following discussions among alliance partners and at the insistence of the Trinamool Congress West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the partyâs national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee are expected to attend the gatheringTrinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member Derek OâBrien underlined the allianceâs commitment to collective action quoting Rameshâs post and stating âMeeting with a common purpose and clear intent INDIA united Many parties look forward to meeting in the spirit of camaraderieâHe further emphasised that the allianceâs strength lies in its diversity âLike India itself the âINDIA janbandhanâ continues to stand united through its diversityâ he addedOutlining the agenda Ramesh said opposition parties were united in their criticism of several actions of the government including âactions that are snatching away the right to vote for millions of Indians assaulting the Constitution daily attacking Opposition leaders through investigative agencies seriously damaging the livelihoods of crores of Indians breaking household budgets through relentless price rise betraying the hopes and aspirations of lakhs of youth dampening investment climate and compromising the national interest by its foreign policyThe INDIA bloc meeting is expected to conclude with discussions on strengthening coordination among constituent parties and shaping a common political strategy ahead of future electoral contests IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-bloc-leaders-to-meet-in-delhi-today-amid-frictions-dmk-absent-left-unhappy-676878.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-vijay-to-launch-singappenn-special-task-force-for-women-child-safety-tomorrow-676879.html Chennai June 8 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will formally launch the Singappenn Special Task Force a dedicated police unit established to strengthen the protection of women and children across the state on Tuesday The inauguration will take place at 5 pm at the Jawaharlal Nehru Rajarathinam Sports Stadium in Chennai The creation of the specialised force was among the first major announcements made by Vijay after assuming office as Chief MinisterThe initiative reflects the governmentâs commitment to enhancing the safety of women and children through focused policing rapid intervention and improved coordination among law enforcement agencies said officials Senior IPS officer K Bhavaneeswari has been appointed as the first Inspector General IG of the Singappenn Special Task ForceThe newly formed unit comprises more than 30 police personnel including a Superintendent of Police two Deputy Superintendents of Police four Inspectors and several other officers and staff membersTo give the force a distinct identity the government has introduced a specially designed uniform Women police personnel and women SubInspectors attached to the task force will wear blue shirts paired with khaki trousers They have also been provided with black caps and black shoes The unique uniform is expected to make the force easily identifiable while carrying out its duties across the stateThe Singappenn Special Task Force was originally scheduled to be launched on May 29 with the Chief Minister expected to inaugurate the unit on that day However the programme was postponed at the last moment due to administrative reasonsWith the formal inauguration now scheduled for Tuesday the specialised force is expected to commence operations immediately thereafterFollowing the launch ceremony in Chennai Singappenn personnel will be deployed across Tamil Nadu and begin functioning in all districtsOfficials said the task force has been created to provide a stronger and more coordinated response to crimes against women and children Apart from addressing complaints and ensuring swift intervention in emergencies the force is expected to focus on preventive policing surveillance victim assistance and awareness initiativesThe launch of the Singappenn Special Task Force is being seen as one of the flagship lawandorder initiatives of the Vijay government By creating a dedicated unit focused exclusively on the safety and welfare of women and children the government hopes to strengthen public confidence in policing and create a safer environment across Tamil Nadu IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-vijay-to-launch-singappenn-special-task-force-for-women-child-safety-tomorrow-676879.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/four-killed-after-suv-plunges-into-son-canal-in-bihars-arwal-676880.html Patna June 8 At least four people lost their lives while one person was injured after an SUV lost control and plunged into the Son canal on Monday in Bihars Arwal district The occupants were returning to Patna after meeting a local MLA when the tragic accident occurred around 1215 amAccording to an official of Arwal police five people from Amhara village under the Bihta police station area of Patna district had travelled to Arwal in the SUVWhile they were returning home the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle at a sharp turn causing it to veer off the road and fall into the canalThe driver managed to escape by breaking the vehicles window and raising an alarm prompting local residents to rush to the spot and begin rescue effortsThe deceased have been identified as Rishank Kumar Aman Kumar and Manoj Kumar while the identity of one more victim is yet to be confirmedThe lone survivor Rohit Kumar was rescued by local residents and the rescue team and has been admitted to the Sadar Hospital for treatment His condition is said to be criticalAfter receiving information about the incident police personnel divers and administrative officials reached the spot and launched a rescue operationThe recovery of the vehicle and victims was hampered by darkness and the depth of the canalThe bodies have been taken into police custody and sent for postmortem examinationAuthorities have initiated further investigation into the accidentThe incident has cast a pall of gloom over the area with grieving family members of the victims gathering at the accident site and the hospitalAll the deceased are residents of Patna districtThis accident has once again raised an alarm about how unsafe driving is on roads at night Local residents demanded better road regulation in the area to prevent such a fatal accident IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/four-killed-after-suv-plunges-into-son-canal-in-bihars-arwal-676880.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/imd-forecasts-more-rain-in-delhi-ncr-aqi-stays-in-very-poor-category-676889.html New Delhi June 8 DelhiNCR witnessed a sudden change in weather as rain lashed several parts of the region bringing muchneeded relief from the prevailing heat and humidity The showers led to a noticeable drop in temperature offering respite to residents who had been enduring uncomfortable weather conditions over the past few days Visuals from areas near the Indira Gandhi International IGI Airport on Sunday showed rain sweeping across several localities around the airport The rainfall was accompanied by cloudy skies and cooler winds improving outdoor conditions across the cityThe India Meteorological Department IMD has forecast another spell of very light to light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds of up to 60 kmph on June 11 and 12According to the weather agency these conditions may bring down the maximum temperature to around 3537 degrees Celsius on June 12Earlier on Saturday the IMD had predicted that the maximum temperature would remain around 40 degrees Celsius on Sunday and could rise further to 42 degrees Celsius by TuesdayThe maximum temperature in Delhi on Saturday touched 40 degrees Celsius which is close to normal for this time of the year In comparison the city recorded a maximum temperature of 358 degrees Celsius a day earlier The heat index or âfeelslikeâ temperature also climbed to 448 degrees Celsius at 230 pm on Saturday highlighting the impact of high humidity levelsMeanwhile attention is gradually shifting to the progress of the southwest monsoon which officially entered Kerala on June 4 marking the beginning of Indiaâs crucial rainy season Although the onset was slightly later than usual meteorologists say weather conditions have become favourable for its gradual advancement across southern and central parts of the countryBased on current movement patterns the monsoon is expected to reach Delhi during the last week of June likely between June 25 and June 30 depending on rainfall intensity and wind conditions over central IndiaThe southwest monsoon is currently progressing steadily across southern and western India It is expected to cover Maharashtra central India and parts of the Gangetic plains before advancing into the northern belt including DelhiExperts believe the pace of the monsoonâs advancement over the next 10 to 15 days will be crucial in determining whether Delhi experiences an early or slightly delayed onset While Kerala has already welcomed the rains residents of the national capital may have to wait a few more weeks for the monsoon to arrive in full forceMeanwhile the air quality in Delhi remained in the very poor category with an AQI of 360 Ashok Vihar 147 Bawana 142 Burari Crossing 139 Chandni Chowk 120 DTU 124 IIT Delhi 172 JNU 134 Mundka 154 Narela 160 OkhlaPhase2 162 Pusa 169 R K Puram 142 Rohini 174 Sonia Vihar 166 Wazirpur 198 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/imd-forecasts-more-rain-in-delhi-ncr-aqi-stays-in-very-poor-category-676889.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bjps-rajya-sabha-candidates-satish-poonia-alka-gurjar-to-file-nominations-today-676892.html Jaipur June 8 BJP candidates Satish Poonia and Alka Gurjar will file their nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections on Monday The two leaders are scheduled to leave from the BJP State Headquarters and proceed to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly to complete the nomination process in the presence of senior party leaders and workers Meanwhile BJP Rajasthan President Madan Rathore described the nomination of Poonia and Gurjar to the Rajya Sabha as a matter of pride for the partyHe said both leaders have consistently worked for the organisation and would get an opportunity to contribute at the national level through the Upper House Rathore called upon party workers to strengthen outreach efforts and ensure that government schemes reach every section of societyChief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said Poonia and Alka Gurjar have served in the organisation consequently Rajasthan will greatly benefit from their entry into the countrys Upper HouseFurther Rajya Sabha candidate Dr Satish Poonia stated that our organisation honours hard work and dedication I too began as an ordinary worker and the organisation has accorded me respect and opportunities at every step of the wayExpressing gratitude to the top leadership state leadership and party workers she remarked that it is only through the good wishes of the workers that she has received the opportunity to go to the Rajya SabhaAnother Rajya Sabha candidate Dr Alka Gurjar stated that this significant opportunity has come about thanks to the trust placed in them by the party workers She affirmed that they would all work collaboratively for the doubleengine government and the development of RajasthanThe BJPâs Central Election Committee announced Poonia and Alka Gurjar as its Rajya Sabha nominees from Rajasthan Their candidature replaces Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu whose term ends on June 21 and comes as part of a broader list of 11 nominees across statesVoting for the three Rajasthan seats will be held on June 18 with the BJP anticipated to secure two seats based on current assembly strengthPolitical observers see the choice of Poonia a prominent Jat leader and Gurjar a wellconnected Gurjar face as a calculated bid to consolidate support among two electorally significant groups in Rajasthan The Jat and Gurjar communities influence many Assembly constituencies and the BJPâs move counters Congressâ own strong leaders from these groups This social balancing is also linked to the partyâs positioning for the 2028 state elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bjps-rajya-sabha-candidates-satish-poonia-alka-gurjar-to-file-nominations-today-676892.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/probe-initiated-after-three-air-india-aircraft-damaged-at-delhi-airport-676894.html New Delhi June 8 An investigation has been initiated after three Air India aircraft parked at Delhiâs Indira Gandhi International Airport were damaged when ground support equipment was displaced during sudden adverse weather conditions According to Delhi International Airport Ltd DIAL the incident which took place on Sunday at Terminal 2 after strong winds accompanied by heavy rainfall caused ground handling equipment positioned near parked aircraft to shift from its location and collide with three Air India narrowbody aircraftFollowing the incident all three aircraft were withdrawn from service to undergo detailed inspections and repairsIn addition DIAL said the displaced equipment belonged to Air India Engineering Services and IndiGoâs ground handling operationsWeather conditions deteriorated rapidly and unexpectedly adding that neither the airport operator nor airlines had received any advance warning regarding the sudden weather change from Air Traffic Control ATC according to airport officialsHowever Air India has not commented on the incident till writing this storyMoreover reports claim that an aircraft belonging to other operators was also affected because of the severe weather conditionsApart from that two of the three affected Air India aircraft are expected to return to operations soon while repairs on the third aircraft may take longerThe incident comes amid increasing operational challenges posed by sudden weather disruptions particularly during periods of intense rainfall and strong windsDelhiNCR has witnessed a sudden change in weather as rainfall lashed several parts of the region During the day visuals from areas around the Indira Gandhi International IGI Airport showed rain sweeping across multiple localities near the airportIn addition the India Meteorological Department IMD has forecasted another spell of very light to light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching up to 60 kmph on June 11 and 12 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/probe-initiated-after-three-air-india-aircraft-damaged-at-delhi-airport-676894.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-liquor-worth-rs-151-crore-seized-near-rajkot-one-arrested-676902.html Rajkot June 8 The Gujarat State Monitoring Cell SMC has seized Indian Made Foreign Liquor IMFL worth more than Rs 151 crore and arrested a truck driver after intercepting a consignment on National Highway 27 near Bharudi Toll Plaza in Rajkot district officials said on Monday The raid was carried out near Bharudi village in Gondal taluka by an SMC team led by Police SubInspector VN Jadeja and Inspector RK KaramataA case has been registered at Gondal Taluka Police Station under various provisions of the Gujarat Prohibition Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya SanhitaAccording to officials the seized consignment comprised 1154 boxes containing 41580 bottles of IMFL valued at Rs 15129600The liquor was allegedly manufactured by distilleries located in Chandigarh Haryana Punjab and RajasthanPolice also seized a truck valued at Rs 30 lakh a mobile phone worth Rs 5000 cash of Rs 3600 and other materials worth Rs 20800 The total value of the seized property has been estimated at Rs 18159000The arrested accused was identified as Bhuraram Saran a resident of Hodu village in Rajasthans Balotra district Investigators said he was driving a truck which was allegedly used to transport the liquor into GujaratPolice have named four other accused as wanted in the caseThey include alleged liquor supplier Khemaram Beniwal of Balotra district truck owner Ramnivas alias Ramlal Multanaram of Rajasthans Peelwa area Sunil Multanaram also from Peelwa and an unidentified individual who allegedly used a virtual mobile number with a United Kingdom country code to place the liquor orderThe seizure is among the largest liquor hauls reported in Gujarat in recent weeks and comes amid intensified enforcement against interstate liquor smuggling into the prohibition stateIn another recent case Ahmedabad Customs officials intercepted a boat off the Kolak coast in Valsad district and seized 555 boxes containing 18672 bottles of IMFL valued at around Rs 50 lakhEight people were detained and the consignment was handed over to local police for action under prohibition lawsAuthorities said the liquor was suspected to have been smuggled from Daman into GujaratSeparately Sola police in Ahmedabad seized liquor worth Rs 541 lakh hidden beneath sacks of paddy husk in a truck intercepted near Vaishnodevi Bridge on SG Highway in MayThe total value of the seizure including the vehicle was estimated at Rs 643 lakh and the truck driver from Rajasthan was arrested IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-liquor-worth-rs-151-crore-seized-near-rajkot-one-arrested-676902.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jharkhand-man-hacks-three-minor-daughters-to-death-in-giridih-arrested-676911.html Giridih Jharkhand June 8 A man allegedly hacked his three minor daughters to death with a sharpedged weapon in Jharkhandâs Giridih district on Monday morning police officials said They said the accused was arrested immediately after the incidentThe incident took place in Turukdih village under the Mufassil police station limits of Giridih triggering panic and shock in the areaThe deceased have been identified as Pallavi Yadav 14 and her sixyearold twin sisters Riddhi Yadav and Siddhi YadavAccording to the police the accused Nandu Yadav suddenly turned violent in the morning and attacked his daughters inside the house with a sharp weapon inflicting multiple blows All three girls died on the spotFamily members rushed to the scene on hearing the childrenâs cries but the attacker continued the assault Local residents said that the accusedâs wife along with their son moved to another part of the house during the incident which helped them escape unhurtThe gruesome killings left the entire village in mourning and a large number of residents gathered at the spot as the news spread rapidlyOn receiving information Mufassil police station incharge Shyam Kishore Mahto and Sadar SDPO Jitwahan Oraon reached the village with a police team The accused was taken into custody immediately and rescued from the anger of local residentsPolice have taken possession of the bodies and initiated procedures to send them to Sadar Hospital for postmortem examinationSadar SDPO Jitwahan Oraon said that the case is being investigated with due sensitivity The motive behind the killings is yet to be ascertainedA forensic team has also been called in to collect scientific evidence Police officials said further details about the circumstances of the crime will emerge after the postmortem report and detailed interrogation of the accused IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jharkhand-man-hacks-three-minor-daughters-to-death-in-giridih-arrested-676911.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/dont-rush-for-sowing-till-june-15-rainfall-intensity-to-increase-after-june-18-maharashtra-govt-676912.html Mumbai June 8 IANS The Maharashtra government has appealed to farmers not to rush their sowing activities even though the monsoon has arrived in South Konkan however its overall intensity and progress across the state will remain sluggish until June 15nbspThe Meteorological Department has clarified that while there is a possibility of thunderstorms and gusty winds in parts of Vidarbha Marathwada Khandesh and Central Maharashtra until June 15 these showers do not yet appear sufficient to support widespread sowing As dry spells are expected to follow premature sowing could result in financial losses for farmers said the government release issued on late Sunday eveningPrecipitation is anticipated to pick up across several regions of Maharashtra after June 18 In particular the Konkan coastal strip and the Ghat mountainous regions show a highly positive outlook for receiving aboveaverage rainfall by the end of June Rainfall activity is highly likely to intensify over the next three to four days in the Konkan and Ghat areasFor the rest of the state the forecast indicates a continuation of isolated thunderstorms Citizens have been urged to take necessary safety precautions regarding lightning and sudden weather variations said the releaseFarmers are eagerly awaiting the monsoon However this is an El Niño year While there is a 22 per cent probability of average rainfall our primary focus is to ensure that farmers in Marathwada and other droughtprone regions are not forced into doublesowing resowing The governments emphasis will be on maximising crop yield with minimum water thereby minimising losses said the Chief Minister Devendra FadnavisThe state advisory comes when farmers across Maharashtras cashcrop belts soybean cotton and pulses often rush to sow immediately after the first premonsoon showers However agricultural experts and the state administration strongly discourage sowing until the soil receives at least 75 to 100 mm of cumulative rainfall and moisture penetrates deep enough to sustain seed germination If a dry spell follows the initial showers as predicted here until midJune the sprouted seeds wither in the dry soil This forces impoverished farmers to buy a second round of expensive seeds and fertilisers plunging them deeper into credit traps said the agriculture department sourcesCM Fadnaviss explicit mention of an El Nino year carries heavy political and administrative weight El Nino transitions typically suppress Indian monsoon currents leading to prolonged dry spells and uneven distribution Regions like Marathwada Beed Latur Osmanabad and Vidarbha are historically droughtprone and highly reliant on dryland farming A failed initial sowing season in these pockets severely dents agrarian output and escalates rural economic distressThe Chief Ministers statement underscores a strategic shift from traditional moisture reliance to defensive agronomy By warning farmers beforehand via state machinery the administration aims to mitigate initial seed capital losses The focus on maximising yield under lower rainfall signals that the Agriculture Department will likely push for shortduration crop varieties microirrigation systems dripsprinkler and contingency crop planning if the dry spell extends past late JuneIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/dont-rush-for-sowing-till-june-15-rainfall-intensity-to-increase-after-june-18-maharashtra-govt-676912.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-ports-secures-10-year-marine-services-for-argentinas-1st-lng-export-to-india-676918.html Ahmedabad June 8 IANS Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd APSEZ said on Monday it has secured a 10year marine services contract for Argentinas first liquefied natural gas LNG export marking its entry into South America and expanding its international marine services footprint and reinforcing growing energy linkages between India and ArgentinanbspIndias largest integrated transport utility said the contract has been awarded to APSEZs stepdown subsidiary The Adani Harbour International FZCO through a consortium with Argentinabased Meridian Group following a global competitive tender process conducted by Southern Energy SA SESAThe Adani GroupMeridian consortium will deliver marine services for the Southern Energy FLNG project supported by an estimated investment commitment of 70 millionIn its first phase the project is expected to produce 245 MT of LNG annually equivalent to approximately 28 cargoes per year making it Argentinas first operational LNG export projectThis project reflects our growing capability to support largescale energy infrastructure projects across geographies With marine operations in 12 countries and a growing fleet of marine assets supporting ports LNG terminals national oil companies refineries and offshore facilities we bring deep operational expertise to complex maritime environments said Ashwani Gupta Wholetime Director and CEO APSEZnbspBy combining these capabilities with strong local partnerships we are helping create reliable maritime ecosystems that enable new energy trade corridors and strengthen longterm supply resilience he mentionedUnder the agreement the consortium will provide endtoend marine services including tugboat operations for LNG carriers offshore logistics and supply support and crew transfer servicesArgentina is emerging as a major new LNG supplier with agreements in place to support exports of up to 10 million tonnes MT annually to India from 2027nbspThe Southern Energy FLNG project is expected to play an important role in connecting this growing supply base with global demand centres The scope will be supported by four highspecification tugboats one anchor handling tug supply vessel and one crew boat said the companyIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-ports-secures-10-year-marine-services-for-argentinas-1st-lng-export-to-india-676918.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-hc-issues-notice-on-pil-alleging-irregularities-in-cbses-on-screen-marking-system-676927.html New Delhi June 8 IANS The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre and the Central Board of Secondary Education CBSE on a public interest litigation PIL raising concerns over the newly introduced OnScreen Marking OSM system for evaluation of Class 12 board examination answer sheetsnbspnbspA Bench of Justices Neena Bansal Krishna and Madhu Jain sought responses from the Union government and CBSE on the plea filed by the National Students Union of India NSUI and posted the matter for further hearing on June 12The PIL has questioned the fairness transparency and reliability of the digital evaluation mechanism adopted by CBSE alleging that thousands of students across the country faced issues such as blurred scans missing pages mismatched answer sheets incomplete uploads and unexpectedly low marks following the declaration of Class 12 resultsThe OSM system is a digital evaluation process under which physical answer sheets are scanned digitally masked to conceal students identities and assessed by examiners on computer screensFiled through NSUI President Vinod Jhakhar the petition contended that Class 12 board examination marks have a direct bearing on admissions to universities and professional institutions scholarship opportunities and future academic prospectsClass XII board marks are not only a record of academic performance They determine admission to universities professional colleges scholarship opportunities entrance eligibility and the overall academic future of students the plea statedAccording to the petition the concerns raised are not isolated instances but indicate a larger systemic issue affecting lakhs of students who appeared for the examinations under the newly introduced digital assessment frameworkThe PIL referred to CBSEs public communications acknowledging technical glitches in the portal used for providing scanned copies of answer books to studentsIt highlighted that around 127146 applications relating to nearly 387399 scanned answer books were submitted within a short period after the portal was restoredThe said figure itself reflects an extraordinary level of concern and lack of confidence amongst students regarding the process When such a large number of students seek scanned copies immediately after result declaration the matter cannot be treated as a routine postresult formality the petition saidThe plea argued that students whose answer sheets were properly scanned and evaluated cannot be equated with those whose scripts were allegedly affected by scanning defects mismatch errors or technical failures Students cannot be made to suffer because of deficiencies in a system introduced by the authorities themselves it said alleging violation of Article 14 of the Constitution on account of arbitrary and unequal treatmentThe petition has also questioned the adequacy of the grievance redressal mechanism available to students claiming that candidates were left with limited digital remedies and lacked access to any meaningful process for manual verification or independent rechecking of disputed answer sheetsSeeking judicial intervention the PIL prayed for directions to reopen the verification portal for one month permit manual rechecking and physical verification of answer sheets in disputed cases order an independent inquiry into the alleged irregularities and frame safeguards and guidelines for future digital evaluation systemsIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-hc-issues-notice-on-pil-alleging-irregularities-in-cbses-on-screen-marking-system-676927.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-12-years-of-garib-kalyan-guided-by-antyodaya-ensuring-benefits-reach-the-deprived-676928.html New Delhi June 8 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the several transformations India has witnessed in the last 12 years and said that the Centres efforts have been inspired by Antyodaya with the welfare of the poor and underprivileged remaining at the core of the governments effortsnbspStressing the guiding principle behind these initiatives is Antyodaya PM Modi said that the government ensures that the benefits of development reach those who had remained deprived for decadesTaking to the social media platform X with the hashtag 12 Years Of Garib Kalyan PM Modi highlighted various welfare initiatives launched during his tenure and their impact on improving the lives of millions across the countryOver the last 12 years India has witnessed many transformations and at the core of these changes is the welfare of the poor and downtrodden We have always been inspired by Antyodaya and our effort has always been to ensure that the benefits of development reach those who were left behind for decades the Prime Minister wroteHe noted that several flagship programmes including Jan Dhan accounts Direct Benefit Transfer DBT Swachh Bharat Mission Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Jal Jeevan Mission and Ayushman Bharat were launched with the objective of providing dignity opportunity and improved living standards to citizensFrom Jan Dhan accounts and Direct Benefit Transfer to Swachh Bharat PM Awas Yojana Jal Jeevan Mission Ayushman Bharat and more every initiative has been driven by a simple objective of ensuring people have dignity and opportunity he saidThe Prime Minister also underscored the role of technology in enhancing governance and delivering welfare benefits efficientlyThrough Direct Benefit Transfer and digital platforms support is reaching people directly and transparently This has reduced leakages improved efficiency and strengthened trust in governance This is how the journey of furthering Garib Kalyan has become a collective movement towards human empowerment and realising our dream of a Viksit Bharat he saidMeanwhile Prime Minister Modi is set to achieve a significant milestone in Indian political history by becoming the countrys longestserving elected Prime MinisternbspOn June 10 he will complete 4399 consecutive days in office surpassing the record held by Indias first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru who served 4398 days as an elected Prime Minister following the countrys first general electionsHaving first assumed office on May 26 2014 Modi has led the country through three consecutive Lok Sabha mandates Under his leadership the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP secured a majority in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections returned with an even larger mandate in 2019 and retained power again in 2024Nehru served as Prime Minister from August 15 1947 after India gained Independence However his tenure before the first general elections was as the head of the interim government His elected term officially began on May 13 1952 and continued until his death on May 27 1964 spanning 4398 daysWith the completion of 4399 consecutive days in office on June 10 PM Modi will surpass that record marking a notable moment in the history of independent IndiaIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-12-years-of-garib-kalyan-guided-by-antyodaya-ensuring-benefits-reach-the-deprived-676928.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/fuel-lpg-supplies-remain-normal-across-delhi-bpcl-676931.html New Delhi June 8 IANS Stateowned oil marketing firm Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited BPCL on Monday said it continues to maintain uninterrupted supplies of petrol diesel CNG and LPG across Delhi through its extensive supply chain and retail network amid steady growth in fuel demand across the national capitalnbspThe company said fuel availability across its retail outlets in Delhi remains stable supported by regular stock replenishment and logistics operations ensuring adequate supplies for consumers businesses transport operators and essential servicesAccording to BPCL petrol sales in Delhi crossed 27800 metric tonnes MT during May 2026 compared to over 27100 MT in the corresponding period last year registering a growth of around 25 per centIn addition diesel sales witnessed steady growth during the month reaching over 16500 MT against more than 16100 MT in May 2025 reflecting growth of approximately 29 per centThe PSU company said it supplied over 33400 MT of CNG during May catering to Delhis public transport network commercial vehicle fleet and increasing adoption of cleaner mobility solutionsApart from transportation fuels BPCL said it continues to cater to a large LPG consumer base in Delhi supplying over 77 lakh domestic LPG cylinders during May along with more than 18000 commercial LPG cylinders and over 22000 FTL LPG cylindersAccording to the company sustained demand for fuel and LPG reflects continued economic activity mobility trends expanding commercial operations and rising energy requirements across residential and business segmentsBPCL remains committed to ensuring reliable and uninterrupted energy supplies across Delhi Our supply chain and logistics network continue to operate efficiently enabling us to maintain adequate availability of fuels and LPG while meeting evolving energy requirements a BPCL spokesperson saidMoreover the company said its fuel stations and LPG distribution network across Delhi continue to function normally with support from regular product movement inventory management and coordinated logistics operationsIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/fuel-lpg-supplies-remain-normal-across-delhi-bpcl-676931.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-cm-rahul-gandhi-kharge-mourn-death-of-aicc-secretary-suraj-hegde-676932.html Bengaluru June 8 Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has expressed deep condolences over the demise of AICC Secretary and Vice President of the State Guarantee Scheme Implementation Committee Suraj Hegde Suraj Hegde was the grandson of the late D Devaraj Urs a revered leader who implemented the significant land for the tiller policy effectively in the state In his condolence message the Chief Minister said he was deeply shocked by the news of Suraj Hegdeâs sudden passing He noted that it is difficult to believe that a young leader like him has passed away at such an early ageShivakumar said Suraj Hegde had been actively involved in party organisation as AICC Secretary and had also served as incharge of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry contributing significantly to the Congress organisational structure He described his death as an irreparable loss to the Congress partyThe Chief Minister further observed that Suraj Hegde like his grandfather and former Chief Minister D Devaraj Urs was committed to the cause of backward classes workersâ rights and social justice He added that Suraj entered politics through organisational work in the National Youth Congress and was performing effectively as Vice President of the State Guarantee Scheme Implementation CommitteeShivakumar prayed for peace to the departed soul and conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved family members wishing them strength to bear the lossLeader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi stated Deeply saddened by the passing of Suraj Hegde ji As AICC Secretary and Former InCharge of the Indian Youth Congress he worked with a deep belief in the partyâs idealsThe Youth Congress was not just an assignment for him He mentored young Indians who today carry forward the Congressâs commitment to justice and democracy Rahul Gandhi statedHis demise is an irreparable loss to the Congress family My condolences to his family his colleagues and every Congress karyakarta whose life he touched he statedAICC President Mallikarjun Kharge stated Deeply shocked and saddened by the untimely demise of Shri Suraj Hegde a young and promising leader who served the party with dedication as an AICC Secretary Suraj was very close to my family and I have known him since his teenage years Watching him grow into a committed leader deeply devoted to the organisation was truly heartening He made immense contributions to the Youth Congress while carrying forward the rich legacy and values of Devaraj Urs with sincerity and commitment he statedMy heartfelt condolences to his family friends and supporters during this difficult time May they find the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss Kharge saidKarnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President BK Hariprasad also expressed deep sorrow over the untimely demise of Suraj HegdeIn his condolence message Hariprasad said he was deeply saddened upon hearing the news of Hegdeâs sudden passing He noted that Suraj Hegde had dedicated his life to the upliftment of backward classes Dalits and marginalised communities and had in true spirit carried forward the legacy of former Chief Minister D Devaraj Urs who is remembered for his commitment to equality and social justiceHariprasad said that Hegde who was always committed to public service played a significant role in ensuring the effective implementation of the state governmentâs guarantee schemes at the grassroots levelHe added that Hegdeâs demise is an irreparable loss to the state as well as to the Congress family Extending his condolences he conveyed sympathy to the bereaved family members relatives friends and admirers and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soulAICC General Secretary and Karnataka Incharge Randeep Singh Surjewala stated Tragic Unbelievable and deeply Sad Shri Suraj Hegde AICC Secretary and Vice Chairman of Karnataka Govt Guarantee Committee is no moreA dear friend a comrade in arms an organiser par excellence a dedicated father amp husband a life committed to Congress ideology a true inheritor of Devraj Ursâs legacy an affable and likeable human being with easy charm and accessibility Suraj was many things to many people and something to everyone Surjewala statedI met him two days ago after the announcement of Rajya Sabha and Council seats He would only say âDonât worry bhai everything will be fine You keep doing what you do he statedWe will miss you dearly Goodbye my friend Spread the cheer and easy smile wherever you go he stated emotionallyMy heartfelt condolences to the family friends and all his admirers across the country he statedFormer Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee CWC Member Siddaramaiah also expressed deep shock over the sudden demise of Congress youth leader Suraj Hegde describing it as a major loss to the party and the stateSuraj Hegde was actively involved in the Congress organisation at the national level and had served in key positions including AICC Secretary KPCC Vice President and Vice President of the State Guarantee Committee He was regarded as a dedicated young leader within the party structure Siddaranaiah statedHe was the grandson of the late former Karnataka Chief Minister D Devaraj Urs and was seen as carrying forward a legacy of peopleoriented politics with commitment and concern for public welfare he statedSiddaramaiah noted that Suraj Hegde had the potential to take on greater responsibilities in politics in the coming years and said his untimely demise has caused an irreparable loss to the Congress party as well as to Karnataka he saidSiddaramaiah also conveyed that he shares the grief of the bereaved family and prayed for peace for the departed soul IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-cm-rahul-gandhi-kharge-mourn-death-of-aicc-secretary-suraj-hegde-676932.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-urges-nationals-to-avoid-travel-to-iran-leave-country-676933.html Tehran June 8 India on Monday reiterated its travel advisory for Iran amid the ongoing developments in the region urging its nationals to avoid travelling to it and those there to leave the country by all available means In a statement shared on X the Indian Embassy in Iran said In view of the latest developments in the region the Embassy reiterates its earlier advice to all Indian Nationals to avoid any travel to IranIndian Nationals presently in Iran are also advised to exit the country by available means of transport it addedThe advisory comes as tensions continue to escalate in West Asia following recent exchanges between Iran and IsraelThe Israel Defence Forces IDF said that it has struck several targets at the petrochemical complex in Irans Mahshahr areaIn another statement the Israeli military said that all the Iranian missiles launched at Israel on Monday morning were interceptedThe IDF stated that the impact reported in an open field in the West Bank was likely a large fragment after an interception Furthermore an allclear was given in the Jerusalem area after an early warning was issued for an Iranian missile attack The Times of Israel reportedOn Sunday Ali Abdollahi chief commander of Irans Khatam alAnbiya Central Headquarters warned that Israel will face more crushing and regretinducing blows if it expands its attacks on southern Lebanon and the Dahieh district south of the Lebanese capital Beirut or responds to Irans actionIn a statement aired by Irans semiofficial Fars news agency on Sunday local time he stressed that Israel must stop its attacks on southern Lebanon and Dahieh otherwise devastating attacks will begin against Israel and its supportersIsrael has increased its malicious actions against Lebanese people on a daily basis with the US greenlight and international organisations lack of response and is perpetrating war crimes by using banned weapons including phosphorus bombs Abdollahi saidDespite Irans earlier warnings Israel has increased its attacks on southern Lebanon and has targeted Dahieh by crossing all red lines he saidThe ongoing tensions in West Asia erupted following the USIsraeli strikes on Iran on February 28 which killed Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top military officials In response Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting the US and Israeli facilities regional capitals and allied forces in West AsiaA ceasefire between Iran the United States and Israel took effect on April 8 In recent weeks Iran and the United States have reportedly exchanged several proposals outlining conditions for peace and are working to finalise a memorandum of understanding aimed at formally ending the conflict IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-urges-nationals-to-avoid-travel-to-iran-leave-country-676933.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-restores-telangana-police-constable-aspirants-candidature-676934.html New Delhi June 8 IANS The Supreme Court has restored the candidature of a police constable aspirant in Telangana holding that the state recruitment authorities acted arbitrarily in denying him appointment on the basis of a criminal case arising out of a failed relationship that was subsequently compounded before a Lok AdalatnbspnbspA Bench of Justices Manoj Misra and Manmohan while allowing an appeal filed by Gajula Thirupathi set aside a Telangana High Court Division Bench judgment which had upheld the cancellation of his provisional selection for the post of Stipendiary Cadet Trainee Police Constable SCTPCThe appellant had disclosed in his application that he was previously booked under Sections 417 420 and 506 read with Section 34 of the IPC in a case lodged by a woman who alleged that he had promised to marry her but later married another womanThe case was subsequently compounded before a Lok Adalat in 2015Despite the disclosure the Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board cancelled his provisional selection treating the allegations as involving moral turpitude and concluding that he was unsuitable for appointment in the police forceIn its order the Justice Misraled Bench observed that while employers are entitled to assess the suitability of candidates even after acquittal or discharge in criminal cases such decisions must not be arbitraryThe state and its officers cannot act arbitrarily Therefore when such a decision is subjected to judicial review to ensure that the same is not held arbitrary in our view it must be demonstrated that a there exists material on record to indicate that an offence involving moral turpitude was indeed committed and b there exists material against the candidate even though he may have succeeded in earning an acquittal or a discharge the apex court saidIt recorded that the appellant had made a full and truthful disclosure of the criminal case and that there was no allegation of suppression of factsThe Supreme Court took exception to the recruitment authorities reasoning that the compromise before the Lok Adalat amounted to an admission of guiltThe statement that the compromise amounts to admission of guilt is without any basis Further the statement that the appellant compromised because he was guilty is completely perverse and defies logic the Justice Misraled Bench observedThe top court stressed that the allegations stemmed from a relationship between two consenting adults and cautioned authorities against drawing adverse conclusions solely on that basisAuthorities would have to be sensitive to the changing times in the context of premarital relationships Such premarital relationships are common today Moreover physical relationship between two consenting unmarried adults cannot and should not by itself be a ground to draw an adverse impression about the character of the person in that relationship it saidThe apex court further observed that not every relationship culminates in marriage and merely because a relationship failed to result in marriage could not automatically lead to a conclusion that one party had cheated the otherHolding that there was no material to suggest that the compromise had been obtained through threats or coercion it said the recruitment authorities had no basis to infer adverse character traits from the caseThe decision of the Screening Committee to deny appointment to the petitioner is arbitrary and was justifiably set aside by the learned Single Judge of the High Court the top court held restoring the singlejudge order directing reconsideration of the appellants appointment The appeal was accordingly allowed and the Telangana High Court Division Bench judgment was set asideIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-restores-telangana-police-constable-aspirants-candidature-676934.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/three-candidates-of-tdp-file-nominations-for-rajya-sabha-polls-676943.html Amaravati June 8 Telugu Desam Partyâs three candidates for Rajya Sabha elections filed their nominations on Monday Sana Satish Bashyam Ramakrishna and Chintakayala Vijay filed their papers before the returning officer at the State Legislative Assembly They were accompanied by TDP leaders and workers Before filing nominations they visited TDPâs central office and paid tributes to party founder and Late Chief Minister NT Rama RaoThe TDP on Saturday announced its candidates for the Rajya Sabha polls The party has renominated Sana Satish who is one of the four Rajya Sabha members retiring this month The TDP named educationist Bhashyam Ramakrishna and a younger face Chintakayala Vijay as the other candidatesUnder the seatsharing arrangement among the National Democratic Alliance NDA partners the TDP is contesting three seats leaving the fourth seat for Jana Sena Party JSPLingamaneni Ramesh filed his nomination papers as a Rajya Sabha candidate of the JSP on SaturdaySatish a close associate of TDP national working president Nara Lokesh was sent to the Upper House on a truncated term oneandahalf years ago Belonging to the Kapu community the businessmanturnedpolitician was aspiring for a Lok Sabha ticket in 2024 However the party could not give him the ticket After the coalition came to power he was sent to the Rajya Sabha in the byelection held in December 2024 due to the resignation of Mopidevi Venkatramna of the YSR Congress PartyBhashyam Ramakrishna is a prominent educationalist and entrepreneur who founded the Bhashyam group a private educational network with operations in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana He is a Kamma a socially and politically powerful caste to which TDP national president and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu belongsRamakrishna was an aspirant for a Lok Sabha ticket from Guntur in 2024 but the party could not nominate him due to various reasonsChintakayala Vijay is the son of Andhra Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu A backward class member from north coastal Andhra Vijay is one of the younger leaders considered close to Lokesh He was also an aspirant for a Lok Sabha ticket from Anakapalli but he was not given the opportunity as the TDP had to leave the seat for the BJPMeanwhile Vijay said in a statement that CM Chandrababu Naidu and Lokesh have proven that those who stand by the party during difficult times are duly recognisedHe stated that he would remain forever indebted to Chandrababu Naidu and Lokesh for giving him the opportunity to be a Rajya Sabha candidateâI will uphold the trust Mr Lokesh has placed in me and discharge the new responsibilities with dedicationâ he saidâOn behalf of my family which has stood by the party since its inception I extend my gratitude to everyoneâ he addedElections for four Rajya Sabha seats are scheduled to be held on June 18The vacancies from Andhra Pradesh arose due to the retirement of Alla Ayodhya Rami Reddy Nathwani Parimal Pilli Subhaschandra Bose all belonging to YSR Congress Party and Sana Satish of the TDPThe NDA is sure to win all four Rajya Sabha seats going by its overwhelming majority in the Andhra Pradesh AssemblyIn the 175member state Assembly the TDP holds 135 seats while its allies Jana Sena and BJP have 21 and 8 seats respectively The YSR Congress Party has only 11 seats IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/three-candidates-of-tdp-file-nominations-for-rajya-sabha-polls-676943.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-bloc-candidates-file-nominations-for-two-jharkhand-rs-seats-mlas-show-unity-676944.html Ranchi June 8 Candidates of the ruling INDIA bloc on Monday filed their nominations for the biennial Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand scheduled to be held on June 18 Jharkhand Mukti Morcha JMM nominee Baijnath Ram and Congress candidate Pranav Jha reached the Assembly along with top alliance leaders and MLAs to submit their nomination papersChief Minister Hemant Soren was present on the occasion along with Congress central observer and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel several ministers of the state government senior Congress leaders and MLAs of the RJD The alliance put up a show of unity during the filing reiterating its claim of winning both seatsBefore filing the nominations all alliance leaders and MLAs arrived at the Assembly together Political observers view this as a show of strength and an attempt to send a message of unity among legislators ahead of the Rajya Sabha electionsIn recent days there had been discussions and differences within the ruling alliance over the selection of candidates After the Congress announced its nominee some JMM leaders had asserted the partyâs claim on both seats However following talks at the top level the alliance adopted a joint strategy and reached a consensus on the candidates from both partiesAt a meeting of alliance MLAs held at the Chief Ministerâs residence on Sunday it was decided to extend joint support to Baijnath Ram and Jha After the meeting alliance leaders had claimed they had sufficient numbers to ensure victory in both seatsLeaders of the JMM and Congress have said that all MLAs of the alliance are united and there is no apprehension of crossvoting in the electionMeanwhile BJPbacked candidate Parimal Nathwani on Monday also reached the Assembly along with BJP and allied MLAs to file his nominationPolling for both Rajya Sabha seats in Jharkhand will be held on June 18 and the results will be declared the same day after the counting of votes IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-bloc-candidates-file-nominations-for-two-jharkhand-rs-seats-mlas-show-unity-676944.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-customs-seizes-hydroponic-weed-worth-rs-538-crore-at-igi-airport-two-arrested-676946.html New Delhi June 8 Customs officials at Delhis Indira Gandhi International IGI Airport have foiled a major narcotics smuggling attempt seizing 1538 kg of suspected hydroponic weed concealed inside two geysers officials said on Monday Acting on specific intelligence inputs and passenger profiling Customs officers intercepted two passengers who arrived from Kuala Lumpur on Flight D7182 on Sunday The passengers were stopped after they crossed the Green Channel at the airportDuring surveillance and examination officials noticed that the passengers were carrying two brandnew geysers along with their checkedin baggage Sustained interrogation and scrutiny of communications found on the suspects mobile phones raised strong suspicions regarding the contents of the appliancesThe geysers were subsequently subjected to Xray examination which indicated the presence of concealed material within their internal structure Following this Customs officers dismantled both appliances and uncovered a highly sophisticated concealment mechanismDuring the search officials recovered 145 vacuumsealed packets hidden inside the geysers Preliminary examination of the packets revealed a green leafy substance suspected to be hydroponic weed commonly known as ganjaThe total gross weight of the recovered narcotic substance was found to be 1538 kg According to Customs authorities the estimated illicit market value of the seized contraband is approximately Rs 538 croreThe suspected narcotic substance has been seized under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act 1985 Both passengers have been arrested and further investigation is underway to ascertain the source and intended recipients of the consignmentThe latest seizure comes just days after another drug bust at IGI AirportOn June 4 customs officials seized 157 kg of suspected hydroponic weed valued at around Rs 55 lakh from a passenger arriving from BangkokAccording to authorities the passenger had arrived in Delhi on June 1 and was intercepted after crossing the Green Channel An Xray scan of the baggage revealed suspicious images leading to a detailed search Officials subsequently recovered three vacuumsealed packets containing a greencoloured substance suspected to be hydroponic weed preventing another alleged attempt to smuggle narcotics into the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-customs-seizes-hydroponic-weed-worth-rs-538-crore-at-igi-airport-two-arrested-676946.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kharge-at-india-bloc-meet-we-defeated-delimitation-bills-must-strengthen-unity-676947.html New Delhi June 8 IANS Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday hailed the united fight against the Narendra Modi government leading to the failure of malicious bills on delimitation in the Lok Sabha and urged the members of the INDIA bloc to strengthen the spirit and resolve to corner and confront the ruling dispensation on multiple pressing issues before the nationnbspKharge making his opening remarks at the INDIA bloc meet sought to share a strategic blueprint for rebuilding the Opposition alliance in the wake of recent setbacks in Assembly elections and also sought active contribution and deliberations from the respective stakeholders in making it a viable and tenable front against the Central governmentOn April 17 2026 we demonstrated our unity and solidarity in the Lok Sabha in a very decisive manner when we all came together firmly to defeat the Modi governments malicious bills on delimitation Now we must strengthen that same spirit even further and move forward so that we can confront the many political economic social and foreign policy challenges facing the country due to the Modi governments misgovernance he saidThe Congress chief also lambasted the BJPled NDA government on a host of issues including assault on the Constitution misuse of investigative agencies for bullying political rivals while raising alarm over the economic climate in the country particularly in light of the West Asia crisisKharge stated that new investments are not coming in at the pace required to generate new jobs private monopolies are growing in many sectors and the future of MSMEs is in serious crisisOur foreign policy has been completely compromised and those traditional values that India has long staunchly supported have not been upheld he claimedThe Congress leader termed issues like SIR and misuse of agencies for furthering political objectives as deeply concerning and also accused the Centre of discriminating against nonBJP governmentsHe said that SIR took away the voting rights of millions of people while the assault on the Constitution goes unabatedKharge pointed to the price rise of essential goods creating havoc for the common man and said that the economic environment in the country has turned extremely negativeHe also flayed the government over paper leaks and claimed that the dreams and aspirations of youth were being ruined due to the complete mismanagement of the examination systemThe hopes and aspirations of our lakhs of youth are being betrayed Atrocities against the weaker sections of society especially in BJPruled states continue relentlessly he remarkedIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kharge-at-india-bloc-meet-we-defeated-delimitation-bills-must-strengthen-unity-676947.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/asim-munirs-multi-front-gamble-backfires-as-pok-unrest-spreads-globally-676956.html New Delhi June 8 For Field Marshal Asim Munir it is becoming a classic case of trying to bite off more than he can chew Seeking to divert attention from the major setback and embarrassment inflicted by the Indian armed forces during Operation Sindoor Munir appears to have opened multiple fronts simultaneously widening the scope of his challenges He simultaneously took on the Afghan Taliban the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP and the Balochistan Liberation Army BLA opening multiple fronts at once As a result a significant portion of Pakistanâs security apparatus is now engaged in one conflict or anotherThis has eventually led to significant security lapses in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK The region which is illegally occupied by Pakistan is now showing signs of developing into a larger international concern Protests have already erupted across parts of PoK and a recent clash in Rawalakot reportedly resulted in the deaths of five Pakistani security personnelAn Intelligence Bureau official said that these developments that have taken place in the last 24 hours have led to major crackdowns and blocking of internet and mobile services The official said while fighting a battle on multiple fronts Pakistan realised that all its resources from PoK have been utilised in regions such as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP and BalochistanâThey are clearly falling short of manpower and this is the reason why the tight grip they had in PoK has collapsed the official explainedAnother official said that Pakistanâs challenge now extends far beyond the unrest in PoK The alleged human rights violations developmental neglect and lack of democratic freedoms in the region are no longer being viewed merely as internal matters According to the official these issues have increasingly drawn international attention placing Pakistanâs human rights record under greater scrutinyThe official said that following the atrocities and protests in PoK scores of protesters gathered outside the Pakistan High Commission in London They condemned the crackdown on the Joint Awami Action Committee JAAC and said that a peaceful and nonviolent political movement was being suppressedThe official said that while this may appear to be a single protest a detailed assessment indicates that it could trigger a broader chain reaction Similar demonstrations being planned in different parts of the world are expected to remain peacefulâHowever their larger impact the official noted would be to challenge and expose what protesters describe as the Pakistan establishmentâs misleading narrative on human rightsâ the official notedThe protesters in the United Kingdom were heard openly speaking about the atrocities faced by their family members in PoK They said that due to the mobile and internet shutdown they are unable to contact their family members in PoKOfficials say that the protests in PoK and other countries are unlikely to die down The Pakistani security forces can put down the protests in PoK by using brute force However they will not be able to contain the voices that are getting louder in the rest of the world the official addedObservers say the situation in PoK is increasingly becoming a major challenge for Pakistan drawing attention on several fronts While residents and activists have been raising concerns about alleged human rights violations and the lack of development in the region recent events have also placed Pakistanâs security apparatus under heightened scrutinyâMany personnel within Pakistanâs security forces have begun questioning their superiors over the need to commit atrocities against their own peopleâ the officials saidThis continued reliance on brute force has also eroded the effectiveness of intelligence agencies as local communities have increasingly stopped cooperating with security forces and are reluctant to share inputs with them The resulting information vacuum has led to multiple intelligence failuresThe ability of the TTP and the BLA to carry out precise and targeted attacks on Pakistani forces is a clear indication that the countryâs intelligence network has virtually collapsed the official added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/asim-munirs-multi-front-gamble-backfires-as-pok-unrest-spreads-globally-676956.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jharkhand-rs-polls-industrialist-nathwani-enters-fray-with-nda-backing-confident-of-victory-676962.html Ranchi June 8 Industrialist Parimal Nathwani has entered the fray in the biennial elections to two Rajya Sabha seats from Jharkhand Nathwani though contesting as an Independent candidate is backed by NDA MLAsAhead of filing his nomination on Monday Nathwani met BJP legislators and those from allied parties He visited the residence of BJP MLA Navin Jaiswal in Ranchi where discussions were held with NDA leaders on election strategy and supportSpeaking to the media Nathwani avoided commenting on numbers but expressed confidence of victoryâI am an old Jharkhandi and people here have seen my work I am confident of winning the election and getting another opportunity to serve the stateâ he saidNathwani has earlier served two terms as a Rajya Sabha member from Jharkhand He said he had undertaken several development works during his previous tenure and hoped legislators would support him based on his track recordLeader of Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly Babulal Marandi said the party had decided to support Nathwani after assessing the situation He noted that the BJP did not have adequate numbers to secure a Rajya Sabha seat on its own and backing Nathwani was part of a broader strategyMarandi described him as a tested candidate who has represented Jharkhand before in the Upper HouseMeanwhile leaders of the ruling alliance criticised the BJPâs move JMM leader and state minister Sudivya Kumar alleged that the BJP was trying to indulge in horsetrading of MLAs through the Rajya Sabha elections Congress in charge of Jharkhand K Raju also made similar allegations saying the BJP was attempting to influence the democratic processMonday is the last day for filing nominations for the two Rajya Sabha seats from Jharkhand The Congress has fielded Pranav Jha while the JMM has nominated Baijnath Ram as its candidateNow with a third candidate in the fray the battle for the Rajya Sabha has become interesting IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jharkhand-rs-polls-industrialist-nathwani-enters-fray-with-nda-backing-confident-of-victory-676962.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kumaraswamy-attacks-congress-on-deve-gowda-rs-row-targets-surjewala-676964.html Bengaluru June 8 Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Monday hit out at Congress leaders over their remarks on the reported denial of a Rajya Sabha nomination to former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and termed AICC General Secretary and Karnataka incharge Randeep Singh Surjewala a wasooliwala In a sharp statement Kumaraswamy further targeted Randeep Singh Surjewala accusing him of political hypocrisy and urging him to first âremember Congressâs past actionsâ before commenting on JDSHe alleged that Surjewala has turned Karnataka into an ATM through extortion He should focus on suppressing the internal conflicts and conspiracies within his own party and government instead of speaking about Deve GowdaHe alleged that in 1997 Congress leaders had conspired to remove HD Deve Gowda from the post of Prime Minister calling it a betrayal that âKarnataka people have questioned for decadesâHe further referred to the 2019 political developments in Karnataka alleging that Congress had âbackstabbedâ HD Kumaraswamy by toppling the coalition government despite earlier forming an allianceKumaraswamy also accused the Congress of practicing double standards saying the party projects secularism externally while engaging in castebased and opportunistic politics internally He criticised Congressâs alliances in other states including Tamil Nadu alleging postpoll opportunismDefending Deve Gowda Kumaraswamy described him as a âtowering national leaderâ and the only Prime Minister from Karnataka stating that it was inappropriate to politicise his name for electoral gainsHe further accused Congress leaders of political opportunism and internal factionalism urging them to focus on their own partys issues rather than targeting Deve Gowda and JDSThe statement comes amid ongoing political exchanges between JDS and Congress following discussions around Rajya Sabha nominations and alliance dynamics in Karnataka politicsOn the other hand Karnataka State Congress President BK Hariprasad on Monday speaking to the media in Bengaluru described the BJPâs reported decision to deny a Rajya Sabha ticket to former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda as a betrayal of the people of the stateâThis is not just an insult to Deve Gowda and the JDS party but an insult to the entire stateâ he saidCommenting on the BJP leadershipâs decision to deny Deve Gowda a Rajya Sabha nomination Hariprasad said âThe BJP and NDA alliance after taking support from the JDS for the passage of various laws has betrayed Deve Gowda that no one would have imagined This is an insult to the people of KarnatakaâHe further said that the people of the state would respond appropriately in the coming days adding that such actions would have political consequencesRandeep Singh Surjewala on Monday criticised the BJP and JDS leadership over the reported denial of Rajya Sabha nomination to Deve Gowda calling the development politically âastonishing and eyeopeningâIt can be noted that the BJP has announced staunch RSS man Prof M Nagaraj as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha election highlighting his long academic administrative and organisational experience IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kumaraswamy-attacks-congress-on-deve-gowda-rs-row-targets-surjewala-676964.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-files-11th-charge-sheet-against-builder-firm-director-in-homebuyers-fraud-case-676972.html New Delhi June 8 IANS In its ongoing probe into alleged largescale fraud against homebuyers the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI has filed its 11th charge sheet in cases related to alleged cheating diversion of funds and financial irregularities by real estate developers an official statement said on MondaynbspThe latest charge sheet has been filed against Ms Ninex Developers Ltd and one of its Directors in connection with a housing project located in Gurugram Haryana the statement saidAccording to the CBI its investigation revealed that the accused builder company and its Director acting in furtherance of a criminal conspiracy allegedly lured innocent homebuyers and investors through false assurances misleading representations and deceptive promises regarding the projectThe agency alleged that the accused dishonestly induced buyers to invest substantial sums of money resulting in wrongful financial gains for themselves while causing significant losses to the victimsThe investigation has reportedly uncovered substantial documentary and oral evidence indicating irregularities in the collection and utilization of funds raised from homebuyers Based on the findings the CBI has filed the charge sheet before the competent court under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code relating to criminal conspiracy cheating and criminal breach of trustThe case forms part of a wider investigation being carried out by the CBI into alleged fraud involving real estate companies and financial institutions The agency is currently probing 50 cases registered pursuant to directions issued by the Supreme Court concerning allegations of cheating of homebuyers diversion of funds and suspected involvement of unknown officials of banks and financial institutions across the countryEarlier the CBI had submitted charge sheets against several builder companies and their directors including Ms Rudra Buildwell Constructions Pvt Ltd Ms Dream Procon Pvt Ltd Ms Jaypee Infratech Ltd Ms AVJ Developers India Pvt Ltd Ms CHD Developers Pvt Ltd Ms Sequel Buildcon Pvt Ltd Ms LogixCity Developers Pvt Ltd Ms Manju J Homes India Ltd and Ms Shubhkamna Buildtech Pvt LtdIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-files-11th-charge-sheet-against-builder-firm-director-in-homebuyers-fraud-case-676972.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/hm-amit-shah-to-inaugurate-new-sabareesam-building-at-ayyappa-temple-complex-in-delhi-676806.html New Delhi June 7 Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the newly constructed âSabareesamâ building at the Ayyappa Temple complex in R K Puram New Delhi on Sunday The inauguration ceremony is scheduled to begin at 530 pm during which HM Shah will formally dedicate the building to devotees and the temple communityThe new facility has been developed within the temple premises to expand infrastructure and strengthen the templeâs religious cultural and social activities Temple authorities believe that the Sabareesam building will serve as an important centre for spiritual gatherings community events charitable initiatives and various devotional programmes organised throughout the yearConfirming the event the Office of the Union Home Minister announced on social media platform X âUHM Shri Amit Shah Ji will inaugurate the newly constructed âSABAREESAMâ building at the Ayyappa Temple complex in New Delhi tomorrowâThe Ayyappa Temple in R K Puram is regarded as one of the most prominent Lord Ayyappa shrines in North India Established in 1980 the temple is known for its traditional Keralastyle architecture and attracts devotees from Delhi and neighbouring states Over the years it has emerged as an important spiritual and cultural centre for the Malayali community and devotees of Lord Ayyappa in the national capitalThe temple regularly hosts religious ceremonies bhajans special pujas cultural programmes and community service activities Its role extends beyond worship with various initiatives aimed at promoting social welfare and community engagement among devoteesThe inauguration of the Sabareesam building is expected to further enhance facilities within the temple complex and provide additional space for religious cultural and social activities Temple authorities hope the new infrastructure will help accommodate growing participation in events and support the templeâs expanding community outreach effortsThe event is expected to draw devotees and members of the temple community marking another milestone in the development of one of Delhiâs most prominent Ayyappa temples IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/hm-amit-shah-to-inaugurate-new-sabareesam-building-at-ayyappa-temple-complex-in-delhi-676806.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/two-criminals-injured-in-separate-police-encounters-in-greater-noida-676810.html Greater Noida June 7 Greater Noida witnessed two major police operations in separate areas leading to the arrest of alleged criminals involved in ATM fraud and chain snatching In both incidents police recovered weapons stolen property and other incriminating materials while one accused in each case sustained a leg injury during the encounters In the first incident an encounter took place between police and an alleged gang of ATM fraudsters under the Bisrakh police station limits of Greater Noida During the exchange one of the accused was injured after being shot in the leg in retaliatory police action while two of his associates were arrested on the spotAccording to police officials the gang had devised a method to target ATM users by deliberately jamming their bank cards inside machines using FevikwikAfter trapping the cards the accused would allegedly approach victims while pretending to be helpline representatives By gaining the trust of the cardholders they would obtain confidential PIN details and later withdraw money from the victimsâ bank accountsPolice said the operation led to the recovery of an illegal firearm live cartridges a stolen motorcycle equipment allegedly used in carrying out the ATM fraud and cash suspected to be linked to their activitiesInvestigators are now examining the criminal records of the arrested individuals and are also probing their possible involvement in similar incidents reported in other areasIn another case Greater Noidaâs Beta2 police apprehended a man accused of repeatedly targeting women in chainsnatching incidents The accused was injured in the leg during a latenight encounter that took place near Baba Gol Chakkar on SaturdayPolice said the operation was launched after receiving local intelligence inputs A team from the Beta2 police station had set up checks on suspicious motorcycle riders in the area When officers signalled certain suspects to stop for questioning the accused allegedly opened fire on the police with the intention of evading arrestThe police responded in selfdefence and launched a chase During the pursuit one of the suspects sustained a gunshot injury to the leg while another accomplice managed to flee from the scene Authorities said continuous combing and search operations are underway to trace and apprehend the absconding suspectThe injured accused was identified as Rajendra also known by the aliases Lallu and Lilu He is a native of Gorakhpur and was reportedly residing in Site5 KasnaDuring the operation police recovered an illegal pistol cartridges an Apache motorcycle allegedly stolen from the Kasna area a gold chain believed to have been snatched from a victim and three mobile phones suspected to be stolen propertyInitial investigations have indicated that Rajendra is a habitual offender with a long criminal record Police officials stated that more than 28 serious criminal cases are registered against him He is accused of carrying out armed robberies and snatching valuables from passersby with women often being his primary targetsInvestigations into both cases are underwayFurther details are awaited IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/two-criminals-injured-in-separate-police-encounters-in-greater-noida-676810.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/noida-police-take-action-against-366-for-public-drinking-676814.html Greater Noida June 7 The Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissionerate has launched a major enforcement drive against the consumption of alcohol and other intoxicating substances in public places leading to legal action against 366 people The Central Noida Zone police identified and took legal action against 366 violatorsAccording to police officials the drive was carried out under the direction of Police Commissioner Lakshmi Singh and supervised by DCP Central Noida Shailendra Kumar SinghDuring the operation action was taken under Section 292 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS against 366 individuals found drinking in public areas Police stated that consuming alcohol in public can disrupt law and order and disturb public peace therefore such incidents are being closely monitoredThe Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissionerate has clarified that this drive against public drinking will continue The police have appealed to citizens to adhere to regulations in public spaces and cooperate in maintaining law and orderOfficials stated that such enforcement actions would continue to ensure peace in the city and provide a safe environment for the general publicEarlier on Saturday 125 individuals were arrested during a special operation carried out in different parts of Gautam Buddha NagarThe crackdown was jointly conducted by police teams from the Sector63 and Ecotech3 police stations with the objective of curbing substance abuse in public spaces maintaining law and order and ensuring a safer environment for residents and visitorsAccording to police officials the operation was carried out across several public locations including markets roads parks and other crowded areas where people were found consuming alcohol and intoxicants in violation of the lawDuring the special drive the Sector63 police station took legal action against 72 individuals who were allegedly found consuming alcohol or other intoxicating substances in public placesSimilarly the Ecotech3 police station initiated action against 53 people for similar violationsAs a result of the coordinated operation a total of 125 individuals faced legal proceedings across the jurisdictions of the two police stations IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/noida-police-take-action-against-366-for-public-drinking-676814.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/showed-world-class-excellence-across-different-dimensions-of-performance-cm-satheesan-condoles-salim-kumars-death-676817.html Kochi June 7 Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Sunday paid an emotional tribute to veteran actor Salim Kumar describing his death as not merely the loss of a gifted artist to Malayalam cinema but a deeply personal loss of âa brotherâ The beloved actor who passed away late Saturday night at a private hospital in Kochi following health complications will be laid to rest at his residence in North Paravur on Sunday evening He was 56In a heartfelt condolence message CM Satheesan said Malayalam cinema has lost one of its most talented performers while he has lost a cherished friend and brotherHe recalled Salim Kumar as a person who never hesitated to express his political convictions and remained steadfast in defending his beliefs regardless of personal consequencesThe Chief Minister said the actor had repeatedly demonstrated that he was capable of excelling in every form of acting âSalim Kumar showed worldclass excellence across different dimensions of performance While one side of his face brought laughter to audiences the other carried emotions that could move people to tearsâ Satheesan saidThe actorâs mortal remains were placed at the North Paravur Town Hall on Sunday morning where thousands of admirers gathered to pay their final respects Members of the Malayalam film fraternity political leaders and people from all walks of life visited the venue to offer their condolencesThe body will be taken to his residence by 1 pm and funeral rites will be held at 3 pm before he is laid to rest later in the eveningSalim Kumar is survived by his wife Sunitha and sons Chandu and AaromalTributes continued to pour in from across Kerala and beyond Superstar Mammootty shared an emotional message on social media mourning the loss of a colleague and close friend âYour departure is an endless sorrow my brotherâ Mammootty wrote âSalim you made people laugh think cry and reflect Now you leave us with only tearsâHundreds of fans gathered outside the hospital after news of his death broke hoping to catch a final glimpse of the actor whose performances entertained and touched generations of MalayalisActors Shwetha Menon Ramesh Pisharody Dileep and several other members of the Malayalam film industry visited the hospital and later paid their respects at the public homage venueOne of Malayalam cinemaâs most versatile performers Salim Kumar first won audiences over with his unique comic timing before establishing himself as a powerful dramatic actorHe received the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2010 for his acclaimed performance in Adaminte Makan Abu which also earned him the Kerala State Film Award He had earlier won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for Achanurangatha Veedu and later earned recognition as a filmmaker with Karutha Joothan winning the 2017 Kerala State Film Award for Best StoryWith a career spanning decades and hundreds of memorable performances Salim Kumar leaves behind a legacy that transcends genres As Kerala prepares to bid farewell to one of its most beloved artists tributes from fans colleagues and public figures continue to underscore the profound impact he made on Malayalam cinema and society IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/showed-world-class-excellence-across-different-dimensions-of-performance-cm-satheesan-condoles-salim-kumars-death-676817.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-youth-shot-dead-in-us-while-delivering-pizza-676821.html Hyderabad June 7 A youth from Telangana was shot dead in the United States while he was delivering pizza after receiving what is suspected to be a fake order Anshul Kuncha 28 was shot multiple times resulting in his death in the northeastern city of Philadelphia PennsylvaniaAccording to information received by his family in Gundlapochampally of Medchal Malkajgiri district in Telangana the youth was killed on the intervening night of Friday and SaturdayAnshul who was employed in a multinational company was also working parttime as a pizza delivery executive on weekends to earn extra money He was shot at pointblank range when he went to a location to deliver pizza in what is alleged to be a fake orderAccording to information reaching his family he received a fake delivery order to a deserted location past midnight When he reached the location two unidentified men opened fire and shot Anshul multiple times in the head before fleeing the scene He died on the spotNothing was stolen from the victim raising questions about the motive behind the killing Reports cited by the family indicate that two masked gunmen carrying backpacks were seen in the area around the time of the attackAnshuls family alleged that the pizza delivery was a trap to kill himHe was told to deliver pizza in an abandoned area but we later learned it was a decoy There was no one there it was a trap meant solely to kill him We do not know what they gained or what their intentions were They took my brother and killed him Anshulâs sister Tanvi saidThey also said that Anshul had previously been the victim of a robbery in the US during which his chain phone and cash were stolenAnshul had gone to the US in 2023 to pursue a Masters in Business AdministrationHis family has appealed to the Central and State governments to help in bringing the body to India The US authorities are likely to hand over the body on Monday The family has requested that the process be expedited so that the body could be brought home without delay The Consulate General of India in New York stated that it is in touch with local authorities and the bereaved family while extending all possible assistanceWe are deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Mr Anshul Kuncha an Indian national in Philadelphia PA Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time The Consulate is in touch with Anshuls family and is extending all possible assistance it said in a post on X IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/telangana-youth-shot-dead-in-us-while-delivering-pizza-676821.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/army-officer-dies-during-anti-terror-operation-in-jampks-rajouri-676822.html Jammu June 7 An Army officer was killed during the ongoing antiterror operation in Jammu and Kashmirâs Rajouri district which entered its 15th day on Sunday Officials said that the officer made the supreme sacrifice while performing operational duties during an ongoing antiterror operation in the districtLieutenant Beereshwar Goswami lost his life after reportedly slipping into a deep gorge in the rugged forest area of Manjakote where security forces have been conducting a massive antiterror operation codenamed Operation Sheruwali to trace suspected terrorists believed to be hiding in the regionOfficials said the young officer was part of the joint security team engaged in the operation which has now entered its 15th dayThe incident occurred amid extremely challenging conditions including steep mountainous terrain dense forests and difficult weather conditionsDespite immediate rescue efforts launched by fellow troops and accompanying teams Lieutenant Goswami succumbed to the injuries sustained in the fallPaying tribute to the fallen officer Nagrotaheadquartered White Knight Corps expressed profound grief over the lossIn a statement the Corps said âGOC White Knight Corps and all ranks express profound grief on the untimely demise of Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami who made the supreme sacrifice while undertaking operational duties âHis unwavering devotion to duty indomitable spirit and selfless service to the Nation will remain an enduring inspiration to all ranksâThe Army also conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soulMeanwhile officials said the antiterror operation in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district is continuing with the joint forces maintaining an extensive search and cordon to track down the terrorists suspected to be operating in the areaThe sacrifice of Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami has once again underscored the immense challenges faced by security forces while safeguarding the nationâs security in difficult and hostile terrainsAn antiterror operation codenamed âOperation Sheruwaliâ was started 15 days back when an Army patrol party was fired upon by terrorists in the Dorimal Mughlan forests of Rajouri districtAdditional reinforcements were rushed to the area and the joint forces brought a large area under the cordon amp search operation CASO The operation is now underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/army-officer-dies-during-anti-terror-operation-in-jampks-rajouri-676822.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/police-raid-trinamool-councillors-house-in-central-kolkata-676829.html Kolkata June 7 The police have raided the residence of Trinamool Congress councillor Mohammad Jasimuddin in Jorasanko in central Kolkata officials said on Sunday The officers of the Jorasanko police station reached his house adjacent to College Street along with Central forces While the Central force jawans were standing outside the house police officers tried to enter the house to question the councillorHowever it was reported that the Trinamool leader had not opened the door The exact reason for the police raid was unclear More details were awaitedJasimuddin is a Trinamool councillor of ward number 39 of Kolkata Municipal Corporation KMC There are several complaints against him in the area People in the area have been miffed at his actions about real estate development The police arrested a person close to the councillor from that area on Saturday on charges of molesting a minorThe officials came to the councillors house in the morning and it is reported that the police want to question Jasimuddin in the context of the case filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act 2012According to local sources the police reached Jasimuddins house at around 6 am But no one had opened the door The police were still waiting near the house for a responseHearing that the police had gone to the councillors house locals in the area slowly started gathering there Many were standing near the house with eggs in their hands They said that they wanted to throw them at the councillor who harassed and troubled themSo far seven Trinamool councillors of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation have been arrested by the police over various charges including extortion corruption and involvement in post2021 election violenceOn Saturday Councillor Bappaditya Dasgupta was caught in Patuli There are allegations of extortion against Bappaditya as well When he was taken to the police station local BJP workers and supporters gathered there and protested against the councillor The slogan Chor Chor thief was also raisedMeanwhile on Sunday morning the police raided the house of another councillor in Kolkata IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/police-raid-trinamool-councillors-house-in-central-kolkata-676829.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-groups-urban-project-in-mumbai-to-rehabilitate-over-1-million-slum-dwellers-676839.html Mumbai June 7 The largest urban redevelopment project in Asia at Dharavi in central Mumbai being undertaken by the Adani Group involves the rehabilitation of more than 1 million slum dwellers for whom 125000 homes are being constructed Dharavi located in central Mumbai is widely regarded as Asiaâs largest slum Spread over an area of around 600 acres it houses more than a million people in a densely populated slum along with four large industries pottery food processing leather and plastic scrap according to an HSBC reportThe Dharavi Redevelopment Project approved in 2022 is structured as a publicprivate partnership between the Maharashtra Government 20 per cent and Adani Group 80 per cent and aims to transform the slum into an urban transitoriented hub by rehabilitating the slum dwellers into highrise tenements upgrading infrastructure and using the free sale area to build residential and commercial projectsThe redevelopment project spans over an area of 225msf of which 95msf is a rehabilitation area and 130msf is a free sale area The 95msf of rehabilitation involves more than 1 million slum dwellers for whom over 125000 units are planned to be constructed Half of these are planned in the current area of Dharavi while the rest are spread across six areas in the MMR region the report statedThe ambitious project also unlocks a massive 130msf of free sale area for the Adani Group located around 5km from Mumbaiâs central business district of Bandra Kurla Complex BKC To put the number in context it is about 25 times the cityâs residential absorption in FY26 The Adani Group has plans to develop residential and commercial projects in the area along with major infrastructure upgrades including a multimodal transport hub with three metro stations bus depots sports centres schools healthcare facilities green spaces and walkways as per the reportThe Adani Group aims to execute the rehabilitation portion of the project over the next seven to eight years with the first building on the land parcel of Indian Railways to be handed over in December 2026 and the construction of 30000 units to be underway in FY27 The company also plans to provide 10 years of OampM for the rehabilitated units clean up the Mithi river and Deonar dumping ground develop a 6 kmlong mangrove creek and a Marine Drivestyle promenade along the Mithi river amongst other infrastructure upgrades the report added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/adani-groups-urban-project-in-mumbai-to-rehabilitate-over-1-million-slum-dwellers-676839.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gautam-adani-is-richest-in-asia-with-net-worth-at-892-billion-forbes-676841.html New Delhi June 7 Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adaniâs net worth rose to 892 billion ranking him ahead of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani 88 billion and SoftBanks Masayoshi Son 87 billion who held the title of Asiaâs richest before shares of the Japanese investment firm fell on Thursday according to Forbes RealTime Billionaires list Gautam Adani on the other hand registered an increase in net worth after a broader stock surge across companies under the umbrella of his Adani Group including Adani Power up 11 per cent Adani Ports 19 per cent Adani Enterprises 23 per cent Adani Green Energy 69 per cent and Adani Energy Solutions 38 per centThe combined market value across six Adani Group companies as of Friday stood at about 191 billion The breakup includes Adani Power at 472 billion followed by Adani Ports 442 billion Adani Enterprises 44 billion Adani Green Energy 264 billion Adani Energy Solutions 199 billion and Adani Total Gas 88 billionGautam Adanis fortune has increased by nearly 10 billion since the Justice Department dismissed fraud charges against the Adani Group last month following allegations the conglomerate participated in a 250 million bribery scheme over solar energy supply contracts Adani and his coexecutives denied the claims the Forbes report observesHis return as the wealthiest person in Asia follows a decline in value in recent years across his companies amid various allegations US shortseller Hindenburg Research accused Adani of stock manipulation and widespread fraud in 2023 However the claims were rejected by Indian regulators last year who said the allegations were not established He had also faced allegations in the US which have now been settledThe billionaire industrialist in his annual letter to shareholders last month said that the Adani Group has moved beyond its US legal challenges and is accelerating investments across energy transport logistics and digital infrastructure positioning itself to benefit from rising demand for artificial intelligenceled growthHe described the groups recent Rs 24930 crore rights issue in flagship firm Adani Enterprises as a vote of confidence from investors at a time when the conglomerate faced questions over governance and regulatory issuesThe Adani Group has faced scrutiny from US authorities over bribery allegations linked to its renewable energy business charges the conglomerate has denied While the US Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a settlement with the Adani Group on the issue the US Department of Justice has moved to drop all charges against the founder and others IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gautam-adani-is-richest-in-asia-with-net-worth-at-892-billion-forbes-676841.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-cm-flags-uncertain-future-of-medics-working-in-uae-seeks-pm-modis-intervention-676848.html Thiruvananthapuram June 7 Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs assistance and intervention in addressing the economic plight and uncertain future of Indian paramedics predominantly from the southern state working in the UAE In a letter to the Prime Minister Satheesan said that the Indian healthcare professionals including nurses are facing a host of visarelated issues in the Gulf nation due to the prolonged faceoff between the US and Iran in the region and this is making it difficult for them to obtain employment visit and dependent visasMaking a specific reference to an Iranian hospital in Dubai he said that the healthcare workers from the state are facing an extremely distressing situationFurther raising concerns over a possible threat to their job and livelihoods due to certain restrictions in the conflicthit zone the Kerala CM said that many of them are on the verge of completion of their grace period and said that they may face âforced deportationâ upon expiry of their stay in the UAEMany affected individuals are currently nearing the end of their grace period and fear that they may be compelled to leave the UAE potentially jeopardising their future employment opportunities and professional licensing he wrote in the letter flagging an imminent threat to the livelihoods of scores of medicsThe situation has caused immense anxiety among numerous Malayali families whose lives and childrens education are rooted in the UAE he addedSatheesan demanded that the Ministry of External Affairs engage with the Embassy of India in the UAE and relevant UAE authorities to explore a fair and compassionate resolution on humanitarian groundsThe Kerala CM also highlighted the contribution of Indian healthcare workers in the entire Gulf nation including the UAE in ensuring seamless healthcare and also fighting emergent situationsâThese professionals served with dedication and distinction including during the Covid19 pandemic when they stood on the front lines of healthcare deliveryâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kerala-cm-flags-uncertain-future-of-medics-working-in-uae-seeks-pm-modis-intervention-676848.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/separation-is-final-dmk-leader-rs-bharathi-rules-out-reconciliation-with-congress-676849.html Pudukottai Tamil Nadu June 7 Senior DMK leader RS Bharathi on Sunday firmly ruled out any possibility of a future political reconciliation with the Congress asserting that both parties had completely parted ways and that his party cadre would never accept it back in the alliance Speaking to reporters in Pudukkottai Bharathi said there was no longer any political relationship between the two parties and dismissed speculation about a future reunionHe maintained that the separation was final and argued that the grassroots workers of the DMK would strongly oppose any attempt to restore ties irrespective of decisions taken at the leadership levelBharathiâs remarks came in response to recent criticism from Congress leaders regarding the DMKâs performance and alliance politicsTaking a swipe at Congress leader Manickam Tagore Bharathi suggested that Congress leaders should first examine their own electoral standing before commenting on other partiesThe veteran DMK leader and former Rajya Sabha member also turned his attention to the upcoming local body elections expressing confidence in his partyâs organisational strengthChallenging political rivals including BJP leaders Bharathi called for the polls to be conducted as early as January and dared opponents to prove their popularity at the grassroots levelIn local body elections voters choose candidates based on their individual merit and public service If our opponents are confident of their strength let them win even a single mayoral postâ he saidReiterating the DMKâs ideological position Bharathi ruled out any future alliance with the BJP and insisted that the party remained committed to its Dravidian principlesHe also criticised the growing trend of political defections saying Tamil Nadu was witnessing the emergence of an âAya Ram Gaya Ramâ culture a reference to politicians frequently changing parties for personal gainAccording to Bharathi leaders who switch allegiances in pursuit of positions and power rarely enjoy longterm political success He predicted that many recent defectors would eventually return to their original political homes once political circumstances changedBharathi also sought to downplay the recent electoral success of actorturnedpolitician Vijayâs Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK Describing the partyâs victory as a temporary phenomenon rather than an ideological endorsement he argued that a majority of voters had not supported TVK He attributed the partyâs rise largely to personalitydriven politics and social media influence while predicting that its popularity would eventually face the test of governance and public expectations IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/separation-is-final-dmk-leader-rs-bharathi-rules-out-reconciliation-with-congress-676849.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ai-becomes-top-cause-of-us-job-cuts-in-2026-as-layoffs-surge-report-676851.html New Delhi June 7 IANS Artificial intelligence has emerged as the leading reason behind job cuts in the United States this year with AIdriven layoffs in the first five months of 2026 already surpassing the combined total recorded over the previous two years according to a report by outplacement firm Challenger Gray ampamp ChristmasnbspThe report showed that US employers announced more than 97000 job cuts in May 2026 making it the highest May layoff total since the onset of the Covid19 pandemic in 2020nbspWorkforce reductions have increased steadily for three consecutive months rising from 48307 in February to 60620 in March 83387 in April and over 97000 in MayAccording to the report artificial intelligence accounted for nearly 40 per cent of all announced layoffs in May highlighting the growing impact of automation on employmentnbspThe share of AIrelated job cuts has risen sharply throughout the year climbing from 7 per cent in January to 10 per cent in February 25 per cent in March and 26 per cent in April before surging further in MaynbspIn May alone companies attributed 38579 job cuts to automation and AI adoption the highest monthly figure since Challenger Gray ampamp Christmas began tracking AIrelated layoffs in 2023 The latest numbers pushed the total count of AIlinked job cuts in 2026 to 87714The report noted that this figure has already exceeded the combined AIrelated layoffs recorded in the previous two years which stood at 54836 in 2025 and 12742 in 2024nbspAI is now the leading reason companies give for cutting jobs said Andy Challenger chief revenue officer of Challenger Gray ampamp Christmas underscoring the accelerating role of automation in workforce restructuringThe technology sector emerged as the worst affected industry USbased technology companies announced 38242 job cuts in May marking the highest monthly total since August 2024nbspOn a yeartodate basis layoffs in the technology sector have jumped 66 per cent to 123 lakh making it the hardesthit industry in the US job marketnbspnbspAccording to the report the sector has recorded nearly three times as many job cuts as the next most affected industry https://dailyworld.in/national/ai-becomes-top-cause-of-us-job-cuts-in-2026-as-layoffs-surge-report-676851.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/this-will-encourage-more-youngsters-pm-modi-prasies-india-womens-saff-championship-triumph-676852.html New Delhi June 7 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian womens football team on clinching the SAFF Womens Championship 2026 title stating that their success will inspire more youngsters to take up the sport in the futureIndia women ended the wait of seven years to reclaim the SAFF championsip title after defeating defending champions Bangladesh 31 in a gripping final at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao Goa on SaturdayThe Prime Minister lauded the teams consistent performance throughout the tournament and extended his best wishes for their upcoming international campaignsThe triumph capped a remarkable campaign for the hosts who won all four of their matches scoring 18 goals and conceding just one while ending Bangladeshs hopes of securing a historic third consecutive titleTaking to X PM Modi wrote Congratulations to the Indian Womens Football Team on winning the SAFF Womens Championship 2026 They have played excellently through the tournament This will encourage more youngsters to play football in the coming times Best wishes to the team for their future endeavoursPyari Xaxa gave India the lead in the 42nd minute before Ritu Porna Chakma equalised in first half stoppage time Sanfida Nongrum restored the Blue Tigresses advantage just 40 seconds into the second half while substitute Lynda Kom Serto sealed the victory in the 82nd minute as India lifted a recordextending sixth trophyThe final had all the ingredients expected from a meeting between the regions two strongest sides Bangladesh arrived as defending champions while India were chasing a title that had eluded them for the last two editionsAs the final whistle sounded the significance of the achievement was evident across the Indian camp Sanfida Nongrum who played a decisive role throughout the tournament scoring in both the semifinal and the final dropped to her knees before embracing teammate Dangmei Grace who announced her retirement after the matchAround them players and staff celebrated as India returned to the summit of South Asian womens football for the first time since 2019IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/this-will-encourage-more-youngsters-pm-modi-prasies-india-womens-saff-championship-triumph-676852.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/eam-jaishankar-meets-indonesian-counterpart-sugiono-discusses-comprehensive-strategic-ties--676853.html New Delhi June 7 IANS External Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar and his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono cochaired the 8th IndonesiaIndia Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi on Sunday discussing key priorities under the Comprehensive Strategic PartnershipnbspSugiono stated that he looked forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modis upcoming visit to IndonesianbspDelighted to cochair the 8th IndonesiaIndia Joint Commission Meeting with Dr S Jaishankar External Affairs Minister of India in New Delhi 76 We discussed key priorities under the IndonesiaIndia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership from trade and maritime security to digital connectivity infrastructure health and peopletopeople ties Indonesias Minister of Foreign Affairs posted on XnbspLooking forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modis upcoming visit to Jakarta The visit will be an important opportunity to further deepen our cooperation and deliver tangible benefits for our peoples he addedEAM Jaishankar also took to X and said A pleasure to cochair the 8th India Indonesia Joint Commission meeting alongside FM Sugiono Our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has witnessed a strong growth in recent yearsnbspHeld substantive discussions on our political defence ampamp security maritime ampamp shipping trade fintech health pharmaceuticals fertiliser critical mineral as well as tourism education and cultural cooperation he saidnbspThe EAM said that they also discussed the regional developments advancing multilateral coordination between the two nations and deepening IndiaASEAN tiesnbspEarlier in the day Sugiono arrived in New Delhi for the 8th IndiaIndonesia Joint Commission MeetingnbspA Joint Commission Mechanism JCM was established at the level of the Foreign Ministers following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding MoU in January 2001nbspEarlier on May 14 EAM Jaishankar held a meeting with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in Delhi During the meeting the two ministers reviewed progress on the IndiaIndonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and ASEAN cooperationIn January 2025 Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in New Delhi for a State Visit during which he also attended the 76th Republic Day celebrations in India as the Chief Guest This coincided with the 75th Anniversary of IndiaIndonesia Diplomatic RelationsnbspBoth nations elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018 during Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Jakarta Both countries also welcomed the adoption of the Shared Vision on Maritime Cooperation in the IndoPacific between India and Indonesia which has led to further deepening of the bilateral relations in the defence sectorIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/eam-jaishankar-meets-indonesian-counterpart-sugiono-discusses-comprehensive-strategic-ties--676853.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-liquor-scam-bjp-alleges-money-extorted-from-bottlers-sent-to-trinamool-676854.html Kolkata June 7 IANS Bharatiya Janata Party BJP IT Cell Chief and partys central observer for West Bengal Amit Malviya on Sunday criticised the previous Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal over an alleged liquor excise scamnbspQuoting a media report Malviya said that the Excise department of the previous Trinamool government had altered the policy to extort money from bottlers one every crate of liquorHe alleged that the money extorted from the bottlers found their way to Trinamool Congress and its General Secretary Abhishek BanerjeeIn a post on social media platform X Malviya said After the Delhi Liquor Excise scam it is now Bengals turn The Excise Department altered policy and bottlers were extorted on every crate of liquor and beer The proceeds amounting to thousands of crores found their way to the Trinamool Congress and Abhishek BanerjeeAccording to the media report the states liquor policy was altered in 2017 allegedly at the behest of Trinamool Congress government enabling the state to monopolise liquor distributionThe new excise policy was designed to twist the arms of erstwhile private wholesalers into paying levies to the tune of thousands of croresAccording to a confidential report by the Excise department all this carving up of state revenue was carried out in the name of averting cartelisation transparency equitable access of liquor to all parts of the state and promotion of consumer choiceIt has been also learned that the report has already been tabled with West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari too has been briefed on the matterThe report alleged that the whole policy of introduction of distributors was designed in order to siphon off money for the Trinamool Congress in the name of garnering revenue for the government exchequerAllegedly the distributors used to remit a part of their profit which ought to have gone into government coffers but went to the Trinamool Congress A charge of Rs 4 per crate as rental for their godown and Rs 3 per crate as transport cost was charged The bottler and the foreign liquor manufacturers were forced to pay this exorbitant rental and transport charges This tribute the report says made its way to Abhishek BanerjeeIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-liquor-scam-bjp-alleges-money-extorted-from-bottlers-sent-to-trinamool-676854.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kmc-trinamool-councillor-arrested-in-minor-girl-molestation-case-676855.html Kolkata June 7 The Bengal Police on Sunday arrested Mohammad Jasimuddin a Trinamool Congress councillor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation KMC on charges of molestation and harassment of a minor girl With this a total of eight Trinamool Congress councillors of KMC have been arrested over various charges since the change of government in the stateJasimuddin is a Trinamool councillor of ward number 39 in Jorasanko area in central Kolkata He was arrested from his house in the afternoon Police and Central forces were at his house since early morning Allegedly the Trinamool leader was not opening the door and after waiting for almost six hours the police forced open the door from outside entered the premises and arrested JasimuddinThere is tension in the area over the entire incident His followers are protesting outside while BJP supporters have also joined the protest and threw eggs at the arrested councillorAccording to the police a case has been registered against Jasimuddin under multiple sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act 2012 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNSAccording to local sources Jasimuddins close associates were involved in the harassment of a minor girl in the area three years ago That minor is now a college studentOn Saturday she was harassed again in the Kalabagan area and was threatened to withdraw the old case After that the girls family members filed another complaint with the Jorasanko police station A person close to Jasimuddin was arrested in connection with the incident on Saturday night Police have filed a case against five people including the councillorBy 6 am on Sunday officers of Jorasanko police station had reached Jasimuddins house The Central forces surrounded the house outside and it was alleged that the gate of the house was locked from inside Despite the polices calls no one opened the door Around noon a key maker was called to the spot After this the door was opened and the councillor was brought out By then many people had gathered outside Among them were the councillors followers as well as BJP workers and supporters Jasimuddin was taken out of the house and taken into a carJasimuddin was previously with the CPIM He joined the Trinamool Congress before municipal corporation elections in 2015 He won two consecutive elections on a Trinamool ticketAccording to Trinamool sources he was an associate of former MLA Vivek Gupta who did not get a ticket from Jorasanko in the 2026 Assembly elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kmc-trinamool-councillor-arrested-in-minor-girl-molestation-case-676855.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/chandigarh-cop-in-cbi-net-for-demanding-rs-50-000-from-vehicle-owner-676856.html Chandigarh June 7 The CBI arrested a Chandigarh Police Assistant SubInspector ASI for demanding a bribe of Rs 50000 from the owner of a vehicle involved in a road accident an official said on Sunday Hitesh Kumar posted as an ASI at Police Station Sector39 Chandigarh was arrested on Saturday after receiving a complaint the CBI saidThe CBI registered a case against the ASI on Saturday after the complainant alleged that the accused ASI demanded a bribe of Rs 50000 from him to release his vehicle confiscated after a road accidentThe complainant said that ASI Hitesh Kumar promised that if he paid the bribe the police would not register a criminal case against him in connection with a road accidentAfter negotiations the ASI agreed to accept a bribe of Rs 40000 from the complainant said a CBI statementThe federal probe agency laid a trap on June 6 and caught the accused ASI redhanded while accepting illegal gratification of Rs 40000 from the complainantThe CBI conducted searches at the premises of the arrested ASI to check if his assets were disproportionate to known sources of incomeIn a separate case a Railway clerk posted at Kalka Railway Station was booked by the CBI for demanding a bribe of Rs 14000 from the family of a retired employee who was seeking the release of his allowance amounting to Rs 74000Rajneesh was arrested after Himanshu Singh son of retired Railway employee Sunder approached the CBIThe complaint was verified by the CBI ACB Chandigarh on June 1 which substantiated the allegations against RajneeshThe recorded conversation held during verification of the complaint revealed that Rajneesh demanded illegal gratification of Rs 10000 from the complainant for getting the TLA arrears of Sunder released and further refused to reduce the said bribe amount said the CBI IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/chandigarh-cop-in-cbi-net-for-demanding-rs-50-000-from-vehicle-owner-676856.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/neet-ug-re-exam-city-intimation-slips-released-students-can-check-their-details-676859.html New Delhi June 7 IANS The National Testing Agency NTA on Sunday released the city intimation slips for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test NEETUG reexamination allowing lakhs of students to check the details ahead of reexaminations slated in a fortnight on June 21nbspThe students can check their allotted examination city by logging into the official website and can also download the document from the NEET portal after following the due process of logging in and entering their credentialsThe NTA made this announcement in a social media post on X on Sunday and informed that the admit cards for the examinations will be released separatelynbspThe NTA taking to X said City Intimation Slip is now LIVE Candidates can now check their allotted examination city for NEETUG 2026 Log in with your Application Number and password to view and download your slipFurther urging the student not to confuse it with the examination verification slip it said This is the City Intimation Slip NOT the Admit Card The Admit Card will be released separately closer to the exam datenbspThe NTA release comes on the back of a huge uproar and furore over NEET paper leaks leading to the cancellation of panIndia examinations held on May 3nbspThe reexaminations are now slated for June 21 and will see 23 lakh students taking up the examinations againAccording to the official notice the NEET UG 2026 reexamination will be conducted on June 21 2026 from 200 pm to 515 pm in pen and paper mode The examination will be held across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroadnbspNotably the city intimation slips are issued by the NTA in advance to inform the candidates about the place and venue of examination centres This helps them plan and prepare better for the examinations while ensuring that they stay near the centres to maximise their effort as well as outputIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/neet-ug-re-exam-city-intimation-slips-released-students-can-check-their-details-676859.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/police-encounter-in-ghaziabad-criminal-with-rs-50-000-bounty-injured-arrested-676755.html Ghaziabad June 6 A police encounter took place in the jurisdiction of the Loni police station in Ghaziabad district during which a criminal carrying a reward of Rs 50000 on his head was injured and arrested The accused identified as Gaurav sustained gunshot wounds to both legs and was later admitted to a district hospital for treatment According to police officials the Loni police received information that Gaurav who was wanted in connection with the kidnapping of Omkar Singh a resident of Ganoli village on May 30 was heading towards Nithaura Road Acting on the tipoff a police team set up a checkpoint near the Nithaura underpass to intercept himDuring the operation the police spotted a motorcyclist approaching from the Nithora side Despite being signalled to stop the rider ignored the instructions and attempted to flee The police team immediately began pursuing himWhile trying to escape the motorcycle reportedly skidded causing the accused to fall According to the police Gaurav then opened fire on the police personnel with the intention of killing them In response the police retaliated in selfdefence During the exchange of fire Gaurav sustained bullet injuries to both legs and was subsequently taken into custodyFollowing his arrest he was shifted to a hospital for medical treatment During questioning Gaurav allegedly confessed that he and his associates had kidnapped and murdered Omkar Singh He further claimed that the victimâs body was dumped in the Ganganagar area on the RohtaMeerut RoadPolice said a case related to the kidnapping and murder has been registered at the Loni police station and efforts are underway to arrest the remaining accused involved in the crimeA motorcycle a countrymade pistol one live cartridge and one spent cartridge case were recovered from Gauravâs possession during the operationAssistant Commissioner of Police ACP Siddharth Gautam said that a case regarding the kidnapping of Omkar Singh had been registered on May 30 and that police teams had been actively searching for all those involved He added that information received on June 6 led to the operation near the Nithaura underpassThe ACP said the accused attempted to escape and later fired at the police party The police responded in selfdefence resulting in injuries to the accused who was subsequently arrested and sent for treatment IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/police-encounter-in-ghaziabad-criminal-with-rs-50-000-bounty-injured-arrested-676755.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/praggnanandhaa-represents-confidence-of-a-rising-youthful-india-gautam-adani-676770.html Ahmedabad June 6 Adani Sportslines âGarv Haiâ athlete Praggnanandhaa R scripted history by becoming the first Indian champion at Norway Chess after an outstanding campaign in Oslo with Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday describing the achievement as âone of the ultimate tests of endurance intellect and temperament in the world of chessâ The 20yearold Grandmaster finished ahead of a lineup featuring World No 1 Magnus Carlsen reigning World Champion Gukesh D Alireza Firouzja Wesley So and Vincent Keymer Along the way he defeated Carlsen twice and registered a crucial classical victory over Gukesh becoming the first Indian to lift one of chesss most coveted trophiesEntering the final round in contention for the title Praggnanandhaa held fellow Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi to a draw before prevailing in the Armageddon tiebreak The result combined with outcomes elsewhere secured his place at the top of the standings and completed a landmark triumph for Indian chessGautam Adani congratulated Praggnanandhaa on becoming the first Indian to win Norway ChessThe billionaire industrialist who recognised Praggnanandhaas exceptional promise early in his journey and backed him through the Adani Sportslineâs âGarv Haiâ initiative noted that defeating the worlds best players on one of the sports grandest stages was a remarkable feat and praised the young Grandmasters fearless focused and deeply Indian spirit The Chairman said Praggnanandhaa represented the confidence of a rising youthful India and that the entire nation was immensely proud of his achievementPranav Adani Director Adani Enterprises Limited AEL said that âPraggnanandhaas achievement in becoming the first Indian to win Norway Chess one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world is a proud moment for Indian chess and Indian sportâ âWe are incredibly proud of him and all that he has achieved in Oslo He continues to make giant strides for Indian chess and Indian sport and his journey will inspire countless young boys and girls across the country to take up chess and pursue their dreams with confidence We wish him continued success in the years aheadâ said Pranav AdaniThroughout the tournament Praggnanandhaa displayed remarkable resilience and composure repeatedly responding to setbacks with decisive performances to stay in contention and ultimately secure the crownHis victories over Carlsen were particularly significant Praggnanandhaa joined an elite group of players to have defeated the Norwegian twice in the same tournament and also became one of the few players to have recorded three classical victories over the fivetime World ChampionAdani Sportsline is the sports arm of the diversified Adani Group which has a presence in ports logistics energy utility infrastructure electric power generation and transmission mining airport operations natural gas and food processing IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/praggnanandhaa-represents-confidence-of-a-rising-youthful-india-gautam-adani-676770.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nilgiri-tahr-population-rises-to-1-364-in-tamil-nadu-survey-676773.html Chennai June 6 Tamil Naduâs conservation initiatives for the endangered Nilgiri Tahr have recorded encouraging gains with the latest synchronised survey estimating the population of the state animal at 1364 in 2026 The figure marks a 468 per cent increase from last yearâs count of 1303 and an overall rise of more than 32 per cent compared to 2024 indicating the success of sustained habitat protection and monitoring measuresThe findings of the third synchronised Nilgiri Tahr survey were released by Forests Minister RV Ranjithkumar and Environment Minister Dr VK RajeevConducted between April 24 and 27 the survey covered 177 survey blocks across 126 forest beats in 43 forest ranges spanning all 14 Nilgiri Tahrbearing forest divisions in the stateThe exercise was carried out in coordination with the Kerala Forest Department and involved frontline forest personnel wildlife scientists and independent observersOfficials said the largescale survey provided a comprehensive assessment of the species across its known habitats in the Western Ghats According to the report the Anamalai Hills remain the strongest refuge for the Nilgiri Tahr accounting for 4487 per cent of the stateâs total population The Nilgiris landscape supported another 2925 per cent highlighting the critical role of highaltitude grassland ecosystems in the speciesâ survivalThe survey recorded Nilgiri Tahr across an elevation range of 270 metres to 2630 metres above mean sea level The maletofemale ratio was estimated at 55100Additional Chief Secretary for Environment Climate Change and Forests Supriya Sahu said the increase reflected the impact of focused conservation measures implemented under Project Nilgiri Tahr She noted that the population could have been even higher if not for the forest fires that affected parts of the speciesâ habitatProtecting grasslands and preventing fires would remain vital for ensuring the animalsâ longterm survival she addedOfficials also highlighted the deployment of the Androidbased âVARUDAIâ mobile application during the survey allowing realtime transmission of field observations and improving the accuracy of data collectionThe state government simultaneously released findings from its annual synchronised bird surveys which documented 393 bird species with an estimated population of 601 lakhThe terrestrial bird survey recorded 391 species and around 224 lakh birds while Tamil Naduâs first comprehensive raptor assessment documented 5712 sightings of birds of preyThe Environment Department also launched the countryâs first statelevel Standard Operating Procedure for Cool Roof Coating Application an initiative aimed at mitigating rising urban heat and improving climate resilience across Tamil Nadu IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nilgiri-tahr-population-rises-to-1-364-in-tamil-nadu-survey-676773.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-congratulates-praggnanandhaa-on-historic-norway-chess-triumph-676781.html Chennai June 6 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Saturday congratulated Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa for creating history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament describing the achievement as a moment of pride for both Tamil Nadu and the nation In a statement Vijay hailed the 20yearold chess prodigy for his remarkable performance at the Norway Chess 2026 tournament held in Oslo Norway where he secured the championship title with a decisive victory over Germanyâs Vincent Keymer in the final roundThe Chief Minister noted that Praggnanandhaa had achieved several milestones during the tournament including defeating reigning world No1 Magnus Carlsen twice and registering four consecutive victories in a single Norway Chess campaign He said the young Grandmaster had set new records while showcasing exceptional skill and determination against some of the strongest players in the worldâHeartfelt congratulations to Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa for becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess tournament and for bringing immense pride to Tamil Nadu and Indiaâ Vijay said in his messagePraggnanandhaaâs victory marks a historic milestone for Indian chess Widely regarded as one of the brightest talents of his generation the Chennaiborn player has been rewriting records since childhood He became the worldâs youngest International Master at the age of 10 and went on to earn the Grandmaster title at just 12 years 10 months and 13 days making him one of the youngest Grandmasters in chess historyPraggnanandhaaâs rise on the international stage gathered momentum in 2022 when he defeated Magnus Carlsen in an elite online rapid tournament attracting worldwide attention The following year he reached the final of the FIDE World Cup finishing runnerup and becoming one of the youngest players ever to contest the title match The performance also earned him a coveted berth in the Candidates Tournament the pathway to the World Chess ChampionshipThe Norway Chess title is widely regarded as the biggest achievement of Praggnanandhaaâs career so far By overcoming a field featuring many of the worldâs topranked players and becoming the first Indian champion in the tournamentâs history the young Grandmaster has further cemented his place among the elite of world chess while inspiring a new generation of Indian players IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-congratulates-praggnanandhaa-on-historic-norway-chess-triumph-676781.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/monsoon-vigil-intensified-in-gudalur-as-tn-forest-dept-steps-up-wildlife-monitoring-676787.html Coimbatore June 6 Anticipating a rise in humanwildlife interactions with the onset of the southwest monsoon the Gudalur Forest Division in Tamil Nadu has intensified surveillance and conflictprevention measures across vulnerable villages in the Nilgiris district The Forest Department has deployed local youths additional patrol vehicles and thermal drones in areas that frequently witness wildlife intrusion during the rainy season The move is aimed at preventing wild elephants and other animals from entering human habitations a recurring challenge in the hill region during the monsoon monthsAs part of the initiative 40 youths from villages prone to humanwildlife conflict have been engaged to assist forest personnel in monitoring elephant movements and alerting local communities The youths are helping officials track animal movement and take preventive steps to stop elephants from straying into residential areasTo strengthen field operations three additional patrol vehicles have been brought from Mudumalai to support elephantdriving activities and emergency response efforts in conflictprone zonesForest officials believe the enhanced mobility will help teams respond more quickly whenever elephants are sighted near settlements Thermal drones are also being deployed extensively across forest ranges to monitor wildlife movement particularly during the night and early morning hours when elephant activity is at its peakInformation gathered through drone surveillance is being used to alert nearby villages whenever elephants or other large animals are detected close to human settlementsThe Forest Department has advised residents living along forest fringes to avoid unnecessary travel during latenight and earlymorning hours and to remain vigilant during the monsoon season The intensified surveillance comes amid continuing concerns over humanwildlife conflict in western Tamil NaduIn a recent incident in Erode district Kalan a 60yearold farmer of Ramarana village under the Thalamalai forest range of the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve lost his life after encountering a wild elephant near his cattle shed late at nightForest officials said the man is believed to have come facetoface with the animal in poor visibility conditions The elephant reportedly attacked him before moving away from the area The body was later recovered and sent to the Government Hospital in Sathyamangalam for postmortem examinationThe incident has once again highlighted the challenges faced by forestfringe communities and the importance of strengthening monitoring and earlywarning systems during the monsoon when wildlife movement often increases across the region IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/monsoon-vigil-intensified-in-gudalur-as-tn-forest-dept-steps-up-wildlife-monitoring-676787.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/thunderstorm-rain-alert-in-25-rajasthan-districts-today-heatwave-likely-to-return-from-june-8-676788.html Jaipur June 6 The India Meteorological Department IMD on Saturday issued a thunderstorm and rainfall alert for 25 districts across Rajasthan However weather experts have warned that intense heat and heatwave conditions may return to western Rajasthan from June 8 onward Rajasthan continues to experience relief from the summer heat as premonsoon activity remains active across the state Several districts including Banswara Bundi and Bhilwara received up to three inches of rainfall between the evening of June 4 and the morning of June 5 Hailstorms were also reported from parts of Churu Hanumangarh and Bikaner The recent spell of rain and strong winds has brought a significant drop in temperatures with mercury falling by up to 5 degrees Celsius in several regions Daytime temperatures in cities such as Jaipur Dausa Karauli Dungarpur and Nagaur remained below 35 degrees CelsiusAccording to the Meteorological Department thunderstorm and rainfall activity is likely to continue in many parts of the state over the next two days before weather conditions gradually become dry from June 8While the rain is expected to provide continued relief from heatwave conditions residents have been advised to remain cautious during thunderstorms and strong winds Despite the weather change Phalodi recorded the states highest maximum temperature at 422 degrees Celsius while Jodhpur registered the highest minimum temperature at 319 degrees CelsiusThe lowest minimum temperature was recorded at Vanasthali Tonk at 218 degrees Celsius Jaisalmer recorded a maximum temperature of 421 degrees Celsius during the last 24 hours Other major temperature readings included 415 degrees Celsius in Sri Ganganagar 408 degrees Celsius in Barmer 395 degrees Celsius in Jodhpur 392 degrees Celsius in Bikaner 38 degrees Celsius in Jalore Churu and Pali 375 degrees Celsius in Hanumangarh 372 degrees Celsius in Pilani and 37 degrees Celsius in UdaipurMeanwhile rainfall between June 4 and 5 led to a noticeable drop in temperatures across the Jaipur Ajmer Udaipur Bharatpur Kota and Bikaner divisionsThe highest rainfall of 75 mm was recorded in Shahpura Bhilwara Other significant rainfall figures included 45 mm in Ajmer 34 mm each in Nainwan Bundi Kachola Bhilwara and Bayana Bharatpur and 31 mm each in Bhainsrodgarh Chittorgarh and Vair BharatpurWeather conditions changed abruptly across parts of the Bikaner division on Friday afternoon Dense cloud cover developed over Bikaner Hanumangarh and Churu districts triggering dust storms strong winds and rain at several locations Hail was also reported from isolated areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/thunderstorm-rain-alert-in-25-rajasthan-districts-today-heatwave-likely-to-return-from-june-8-676788.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nadda-slams-kharge-cites-major-health-gains-in-nfhs-6-under-modi-govt-676793.html New Delhi June 6 Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday strongly countered Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges criticism of the Narendra Modi government over healthcare and nutrition indicators asserting that the latest National Family Health Survey NFHS6 data demonstrates significant improvements in Indias public health landscape over the past decade In a series of posts on X Nadda accused the Congress leader of presenting a selective interpretation of the survey findings and said that public health should not be reduced to political rhetoricâShri Kharge jiâs halfknowledge is dangerous Public health is too important to be reduced to political rhetoric Selective reading may serve politics but facts serve the nationâ Nadda saidThe Union Minister argued that NFHS6 data highlights substantial progress in maternal healthcare under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra ModiComparing the latest survey with NFHS3 conducted in 200506 Nadda pointed to a rise in firsttrimester antenatal registration from 439 per cent to 762 per cent institutional deliveries from 387 per cent to 906 per cent and births attended by skilled health personnel from 466 per cent to 913 per centâThese are not mere statistics They represent millions of mothers receiving timely care safer deliveries and better health outcomes The real story of Indiaâs healthcare journey is one of progress not pessimismâ he saidNadda also highlighted improvements in several other health indicators According to him full immunisation coverage has increased to 871 per cent health insurance coverage has risen from 49 per cent to 602 per cent and the use of hygienic menstrual protection has reached 792 per centHe further noted that child stunting has declined from 48 per cent to 293 per cent compared to the NFHS3 period The Minister said these gains reflected sustained investments in healthcare nutrition sanitation financial inclusion and lastmile service deliveryHe contrasted the latest figures with what he described as poor outcomes during the Congressled United Progressive Alliance years alleging that decades of policy failures had left India with weak healthcare access and poor health indicatorsNaddas remarks came in response to Kharges post on X on Thursday in which the Congress president accused the BJPled government of concealing crucial health data and failing women and childrenKharge claimed that one in five children suffers from acute malnutrition onethird of children are underweight and over 84 per cent of children aged six to 23 months do not receive adequate nutrition He also cited NFHS5 figures showing that 57 per cent of women aged 15 to 49 are anaemic and one in five women is undernourishedNadda however maintained that NFHS6 reflects measurable improvements in healthcare access maternal and child health services and social protection âFacts matter Outcomes matter NFHS6 speaks for itselfâ the Union Minister saidWhile acknowledging that challenges remain Nadda said denying progress would undermine the efforts of frontline health workers and beneficiaries across the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nadda-slams-kharge-cites-major-health-gains-in-nfhs-6-under-modi-govt-676793.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/actor-salim-kumar-under-expert-medical-supervision-in-kochi-hospital-676794.html Kochi June 6 Popular Malayalam actor and National Award winner Salim Kumar has been admitted to Amrita Hospital in Kochi following health related concerns The 56yearold actor who had been undergoing treatment for various health issues over the past few days has been placed on ventilator support after doctors assessed his condition to be seriousA team of specialist doctors of the hospital is closely monitoring Salim Kumars health and continuing treatmentHowever hospital authorities and family members have not released detailed information about his present medical conditionSalim Kumar has been facing liverrelated health issues for the past few yearsThe actor had earlier spoken about being diagnosed with liver cirrhosis and clarified that the condition was not related to alcohol consumption but was a hereditary health issueHe had revealed that his brother who did not even consume tea had also suffered from a similar conditionSalim Kumar had also spoken about the emotional challenges he faced while dealing with his illness including periods of isolation and personal struggles related to the deadly diseaseKnown for his exceptional comic timing and natural style of acting Salim Kumar has been one of the most popular and versatile performers in Malayalam cinemaStarting his career with comedy roles he later established himself as a serious actor through powerful character portrayalsHis performance in films across different genres earned him critical acclaim and he went on to win the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in Adaminte Makan AbuHe has also been recognised with several state and film awards for his contribution to Malayalam cinemaThe news of his hospitalisation has led to an outpouring of support from colleagues fans and wellwishers who have expressed hope for his recoveryKnown for his liking for the Congress party the hugely popular actor has time and again come out in support of the party especially during the election times IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/actor-salim-kumar-under-expert-medical-supervision-in-kochi-hospital-676794.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/let-and-jems-women-wings-fail-as-combat-forces-but-thrive-as-recruitment-machines-676797.html New Delhi June 6 Both the LashkareTayiba and JaisheMohammad are running active womens wings in Pakistan The JaisheMohammad hastened the formation of this wing after it suffered mighty blows during Operation Sindoor While the JaisheMohammad runs its womenâs wing under the banner of JamaatulMuminaat JuM the LashkareTayiba has two womens wings meant for different purposes The LashkareTayibaâs DukhtaraneToiba DeT focuses on combat training for women while the Taiyabbat operates as a social ideological and political wing to mobilise womenAt the time of the formation both Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed had said that these wings would also groom women to become suicide bombers who would eventually be used in Jammu and KashmirHowever the latest reports by the Indian Intelligence agencies suggest that on the combat front these womens wings have not made too much progress Many women have been reluctant to join these outfits as they are not interested in becoming suicide bombersAn Intelligence Bureau official said that while the women have been reluctant to take part in attacks they readily agreed to play recruiters and spread radical messages on social media Basically these wings are operating more as propaganda machines Another reason why the combat operations have not taken off is that both the LashkareTayiba and JaisheMohammad are reeling from the losses they suffered during Operation Sindoor This indicates that the primary focus remains on reviving the menâs wing rather than promoting the womenâs wing an official saidOfficials say that the womens outfits may not have taken off as the leadership or the ISI would have expected them to This does not give us a reason to remain complicit as the women are extremely good at recruitment and spreading Jihadi ideology The leadership of the LashkareTayiba and JaisheMohammad are making a heavy push to ensure that women can recruit in large numbers They are being instructed to tap their family members mainly men and rope them into the outfitAnother official said that the agencies are scanning social media accounts to see what the members of these womens wings are posting They are not only targeting the youth in Pakistan but are actively trying to reach out to people especially in Jammu and KashmirThe official said that the LashkareTayibaâs womenâs wing in particular has been instructed to focus more on recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir The ISI wants recruitments to take place on a very large scale This would align with its plans of having a fresh set of overground workers OWG and foot soldiersWith a large number of OWGs arrested and many being under the scanner of the police the ISI felt the need for a complete reset officials sayOn the other hand the focus of the JuM is very limited when it comes to Kashmir It has been focusing on radicalisation and recruitment both offline and online The JaisheMohammad is trying to rebuild the outfit with Pakistanis who they would eventually launch in Jammu and Kashmir officials also point out To further the recruitment drive the women operatives use multiple tactics It is never hardcore radicalisation like that done by members of the menâs wing They build a narrative around false atrocities in KashmirAnother official said that the name of slain Hizbul Mujahideen Burhan Wani comes up a lot during the recruitments being undertaken by the members of the Taiyabbat They project Burhan as a hero who was wronged by the Indian security agenciesThe official said that Burhan did have a massive following when he was alive Kashmir witnessed unprecedented violence following his death These women recruits are trying to drum up emotions of the past as a recruitment toolOfficials say that the ISI is aware that raising a massive combat force is not too easy The agency wants to focus more on reshaping the menâs wings and use the womenled outfits to focus more on radicalisation and more importantly recruitment the official also pointed out IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/let-and-jems-women-wings-fail-as-combat-forces-but-thrive-as-recruitment-machines-676797.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/explained-new-reforms-aim-to-attract-stable-long-term-foreign-capital-deepen-g-sec-market-676799.html New Delhi June 6 The latest financial reforms aim to attract stable longterm foreign capital deepen the GSec market and strengthen Indias debt market by broadening and diversifying the investor base an official factsheet said on Saturday Greater foreign participation will provide an additional source of funding for infrastructure manufacturing urban development climate initiatives and other national priorities It will also improve market liquidity and price discovery support the development of a smoother yield curve reduce government borrowing costs strengthen financial market benchmarks and enhance the transmission of monetary policy across the economyTo deepen the capital market the government has introduced a series of reforms to increase Foreign Portfolio Investor FPI participation in Government Securities GSecs Key measures include tax exemptions on interest income longterm capital gains LTCG and shortterm capital gains STCG expansion of specified securities under the Fully Accessible Route FAR and streamlined investment normsPrior to latest reforms FIIs including SEBIregistered Foreign Portfolio Investors FPIs were taxed under Section 210 of the Incometax Act 2025 Any income earned from investments in Government Securities GSecs was subject to taxRecognising the importance of a competitive tax framework in attracting global capital the Government has introduced a tax exemption for FPIsFIIs investing in GSecsUnder the new regime FPIsFIIs will be exempt from interest income earned from GSecs and capital gains arising from the sale transfer exchange or redemption of GSecsThe exemption will apply to income arising on or after April 1 2026 The Incometax Amendment Ordinance 2026 inserted specific provisions granting this exemption to FIIs investing in GSecs according to the official statementMoreover the government has now expanded the list of securities eligible under the FAR broadening investment opportunities for foreign investors across a wider range of GSecsThe FAR framework will now include new issuances of 15year Government Securities new issuances of 30year Government Securities new issuances of 40year Government Securities and Sovereign Green Bonds SGrBs issued in FAReligible tenorsThe expansion is expected to broaden investment opportunities across the maturity spectrum and encourage greater participation in longduration sovereign debt instrumentsTo facilitate greater FPI participation in GSecs the government has removed shortterm investment limit concentration limit and securitywise investment limitHowever the overall investment limits remain unchanged at 6 per cent of the outstanding stock of Central Government Securities and 2 per cent of the outstanding stock of State Government Securities SGSsFurther the existing General and LongTerm categories for FPI investments will be merged into a single investment limit for Government Securities and State Government Securities respectively IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/explained-new-reforms-aim-to-attract-stable-long-term-foreign-capital-deepen-g-sec-market-676799.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/vdcs-in-jampks-doda-district-given-specialised-training-in-automatic-weapons-guerrilla-warfare-676800.html Srinagar June 6 Village Defence Committee VDC members in Jammu and Kashmirâs Doda district have been given specialised training in handling automatic weapons and techniques of guerrilla warfare VDC members of Doda district have expressed confidence in tackling any security challenge following specialized training in handling automatic weapons and guerrilla warfare techniques officials said on SaturdayAs part of efforts to strengthen security in farflung border villages the Special Operations Group SOG of Doda Police conducted a training programme for VDC members from villages adjoining Himachal Pradeshâs Chamba districtA police spokesperson said the initiative was aimed at enhancing internal security and improving the preparedness of local defence volunteers to effectively counter possible terrorist activities in vulnerable areasThe training led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Operations Amit Kumar focussed on the handling of SelfLoading Rifles SLRs recently issued to VDC members and imparted skills related to guerrilla warfareThe programme was held at Lower Bheja village and attended by VDC members from Katyara Sharekhi Upper Bheja Bharai Butla and Sehad villagesAround 150 VDC members including two women volunteers from the remote Athkhar Valley of Bhaderwah participated in the training session he saidNot only male members but female members of the VDCs have shown eagerness in getting training to handle automatic weapons in order to protect themselves and their families from terroristsVDC members said they had been assisting security forces in antiterror operations since 1997 and remained committed to safeguarding their villages and maintaining the countryâs sovereignty Officials said the specialized training programme is part of a broader strategy to strengthen grassroots counterterrorism preparedness in Doda districtThe initiative equips local volunteers with combat skills weapon handling expertise and tactical knowledge to support security forces in remote areas Security officials said the strengthening of VDCs coupled with sustained antiterror operations in higher reaches forms a multilayered security framework aimed at preventing terrorist infiltration denying support networks and ensuring lasting peace in the regionIn Jammu and Kashmir VDCs are communitybased selfdefense groups first established in the mid1990s to protect remote and vulnerable areas against militant attacks They act as a force multiplier for formal security forcesVDCs were first formed in 1995 in the erstwhile Doda district now Doda Kishtwar and Ramban VDCs provided arms and training to local residents largely exservicemen to defend their villagesFollowing the January 2023 terror attacks in Rajouri the Union Ministry of Home Affairs revamped and rechristened these units as Village Defence Guards VDGsEach VDGVDC is provided with a gun and 100 rounds of ammunition Under the revamped VDG policy members receive fixed equal monthly remuneration directly credited to their bank accounts resolving historical salary disputesThey are heavily concentrated in border and hilly terrains across the Jammu division particularly in districts like Rajouri Poonch Kishtwar and DodaThe idea of forming VDGs did not pick up in the Valley and they have been restricted to various remote areas of Jammu division only IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/vdcs-in-jampks-doda-district-given-specialised-training-in-automatic-weapons-guerrilla-warfare-676800.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pakistan-is-hardly-an-interlocutor-they-are-just-courier-service-ex-army-chief-naravane-on-iran-us-war-676803.html Kolkata June 6 Former Indian Army chief General Retired MM Naravane on Saturday said that Pakistan is hardly an interlocutor and is merely acting as a courier serviceâ amid its attempts to position itself as a mediator between the United States and Iran His remarks come at a time when Pakistan has been trying continuously to project itself as a mediator in the USIran war and had facilitated interactions between the two countries a few months agoSpeaking to reporters Gen Retd Naravane said âThere is no question of anybody being overlooked or not overlooked And Pakistan is hardly an interlocutor they are just a courier serviceâCommenting on the IranUS conflict and its potential impact on global trade and security Gen Naravane said that national security and economic security are closely interconnectedâNational security has always been linked to economic security In fact it is the economy that drives everything else Therefore our effort has always been to be selfsufficient and selfreliant of course within the context of global trade It is not possible to completely isolate ourselves from the shocks that occur across the world However our efforts are focussed on diversifying sources and supply chains and giving importance to our domestic production so that we are prepared for any future shocksâ he saidHighlighting the need for adaptability in a rapidly changing world the former Army chief noted that geopolitical uncertainties are not a new phenomenonâThe global situation has always been in a state of flux It is not something that has happened only today In the past as well situations at the global level have always been dynamic Therefore the need of the hour is to adapt to these changes While adapting we must always keep our national interests in mind and consider what is good for the country and its people If that remains our guiding principle then all decisions taken will serve the longterm interests of the nationâ he saidOn the modernisation of the Indian Armed Forces he described it as a continuous processâMilitary modernisation is an ongoing process it never ends This is part of the continuous modernisation efforts of the Army Navy and Air Force The focus will be on acquiring indigenous equipment as much as possibleâ he saidResponding to questions about IndiaBangladesh relations Gen Naravane expressed confidence that bilateral ties are improving despite periodic challengesâRelations between countries always experience ups and downs A downturn should not necessarily be viewed negatively After a low phase there is often an upward movement again I believe the trajectory of relations between India and Bangladesh is once again moving upwardâ he saidAddressing the issue of border fencing along the IndiaBangladesh border Gen Naravane said the project has been underway for more than a decadeâThere is nothing new about it Border fencing with Bangladesh has been an ongoing effort for over a decade It is a particularly challenging border to fence because of the riverine nature of the terrain The work has continued for a long time and the stretches that remained especially between West Bengal and Bangladesh are now being covered so that the entire border can eventually be fencedâ he saidOn the growing role of drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles UAVs in modern warfare Gen Naravane said recent conflicts have demonstrated their strategic importanceâNot just quadcopters but all kinds of UAVs have played a major role in the wars we have witnessed in recent years from Ukraine to the present conflict involving Iran and the US Learning from these experiences the Indian Armed Forces have significantly increased their focus on procuring drones for the Army Navy and Air Force In this area indigenous companies and MSMEs have a major role to play in producing drones in large numbersâ he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pakistan-is-hardly-an-interlocutor-they-are-just-courier-service-ex-army-chief-naravane-on-iran-us-war-676803.html Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/issue-will-be-sorted-says-cm-shivakumar-on-ramalinga-reddys-resignation-676400.html Bengaluru June 5 Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday responded to Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddys resignation announcement saying the issue would be resolved through discussion and that there was ânothing to worryâ It can be noted that Minister for Water Resources Ramalinga Reddy on Friday announced his decision to resign from the Karnataka Cabinet alleging that Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had gone back on his promise regarding the allocation of the Bengaluru Urban portfolioThe development is perceived as a setback for Chief Minister Shivakumar who has just assumed the role The development also comes a day after the allocation of portfoliosSpeaking in Bengaluru Shivakumar described Reddy as a close friend and senior colleague and said he would personally speak to him to resolve the matterâRamalinga Reddy is my colleague he is a senior leader and a close friend He has said that he is unable to work while travelling to rural areas under the Water Resources Ministry and has requested another portfolio I will discuss with him and sort out the issue There is nothing to worryâ Shivakumar saidHe further added that Reddy is among his closest cabinet colleagues and reiterated that the matter would be resolved amicablyState Congress President BK Hariprasad also reacted to the development stating that Reddy was unhappy and that discussions would be held to address his concernsâRamalinga Reddy is sad He is a senior leader of the party I will speak to him and we will sort it out There is no problemâ Hariprasad saidResponding to questions about internal dissent emerging soon after the cabinet formation Hariprasad said such situations sometimes occur in politics and should not be seen as a major issueHe also dismissed concerns that the controversy coming ahead of Congress leader Rahul Gandhiâs visit to Bengaluru would impact the party saying the matter would be handled internally and that Reddy would not insist on the resignation being acceptedMeanwhile AICC Secretary Abhishek Dutt met Ramalinga Reddy at his residence and attempted to pacify himTension was also reported outside Reddyâs residence in Koramangala where a large number of supporters gathered and raised slogans alleging injustice to their leader urging the party high command to intervene and resolve the issue IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/issue-will-be-sorted-says-cm-shivakumar-on-ramalinga-reddys-resignation-676400.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/du-assistant-professor-found-murdered-in-vasundhara-enclave-flat-police-launch-probe-676422.html New Delhi June 5 A Delhi University Assistant Professor was found murdered in her flat in East Delhiâs Vasundhara Enclave police said on Friday The Delhi Police have launched a detailed investigation and are examining CCTV footage along with tracing individuals who may have visited the residence in the days leading up to the incident According to Delhi Police a PCR call was received at New Ashok Nagar Police Station at around 235 PM on June 4 The caller a woman reported that her sister had been murdered and her body was lying inside a flat at Satyam Apartment in Vasundhara EnclaveA police team immediately reached the spot where the complainant identified as Devarati Paul informed officers that her sister Devosmita Paul an Assistant Professor at Shivaji College University of Delhi had been living alone in the flatPolice said the complainant told them that the flat had been locked from the outside since the morning and that the deceased was not responding to repeated phone calls Growing suspicious she broke open the lock and found her sister lying dead inside the apartmentThe Crime Team was called to the scene and carried out a detailed inspection The area was photographed and videographed and forensic samples and other relevant exhibits were collected from the siteAccording to police the deceased had been living alone in the flat for the past four to five years and primarily relied on online delivery services for daily essentialsInvestigators are now scanning CCTV footage from the apartment complex and surrounding areas to determine who visited the flat in the two to three days before the incident Police are also collecting details of delivery personnel and other possible visitors as part of the probeDelhi Police sources said the professor had last spoken to her mother over the phone Later when her sister tried to contact her her phone remained switched off After repeated unsuccessful attempts to reach her the sister visited the flat where she discovered the bodyThe body has been shifted to LBS Hospital for preservation and postmortem examination A case has been registered under Section 1031 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS at New Ashok Nagar Police StationMultiple police teams have been formed to trace and apprehend the accused and further investigation is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/du-assistant-professor-found-murdered-in-vasundhara-enclave-flat-police-launch-probe-676422.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/woman-among-three-killed-in-armed-attack-on-manipur-village-houses-set-ablaze-676428.html Imphal June 5 At least three people including a woman were killed after unidentified armed assailants attacked a tribalinhabited village in Manipurâs Kangpokpi district on Friday officials said A police official said that armed cadres belonging to an unidentified group launched an attack on Loibol Khullen village The assault was met with retaliation by another armed group triggering a fierce exchange of fire between the rival factions that lasted for nearly half an hourThree villagers including a woman were killed during the crossfire The deceased have been identified as Letkhongam Haokip his wife Tinmary Haokip and Jangminlal HaokipFollowing the incident panicstricken residents fled their homes and took shelter in nearby forested areas to escape the violence the official saidAt least seven houses were reduced to ashes in the attack while substantial damage was also inflicted on civilian properties in the villageAdditional security forces led by senior officials have rushed to the area and launched a combing operation to nab the perpetratorsThe Kuki Inpi Manipur KIM the apex body of the Kuki tribal community in the state strongly condemned the attack and demanded an immediate investigation to identify and apprehend those responsibleIn a statement KIM Secretary Information and Publicity Janghaolun Haokip said that the deliberate killing of innocent people and the destruction of homes and livelihoods constituted a grave violation of human dignity and fundamental human rightsâThe deliberate targeting of civilians and the destruction of homes can never be justified under any circumstances KIM extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and expresses its unwavering solidarity with the affected residents of Loibol Khullen villageâ the statement saidThe KIM urged the government of India and the security agencies concerned to immediately launch a thorough investigation into the incident apprehend the perpetrators and ensure that justice is delivered without delayThe tribal body also called upon the authorities to take urgent measures to safeguard vulnerable villages and prevent further attacks on innocent civilians IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/woman-among-three-killed-in-armed-attack-on-manipur-village-houses-set-ablaze-676428.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/world-environment-day-andhra-cm-rides-bicycle-urges-people-to-plant-more-trees-676430.html Visakhapatnam June 5 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu rode a bicycle here on Friday on the occasion of World Environment Day The Chief Minister enthusiastically participated in the bicycle ride along with several other participants from the Andhra University AU campus to Novotel Hotel covering a distance of 55 kmThe 76yearold led the bicycle rally aimed at creating awareness about greenery and pollution controlThe Chief Minister who rode a bicycle for about 22 minutes made an appeal to everyone to use bicycles to reduce carbon emissions and at least plant one sapling to protect natureStating that cycling should become a way of life the Chief Minister said a dedicated cycling track is being laid in Visakhapatnam He said the government is taking measures to increase greenery in Visakhapatnam by 50 per cent âWe will implement measures across all sectors starting from the port to reduce pollution in Visakhapatnamâ he saidHe earlier planted a sapling at Andhra University Engineering College grounds The officials briefed him on the plantationEmphasising the need to protect the environment the Chief Minister stated that green coverage in Tirumala has reached almost 90 per cent He noted that green coverage at Andhra University stands at only 25 per centHe asked the ViceChancellor to take measures to increase greenery The Chief Minister said the AU campus should become a model for greenery and environmental sustainabilityHe directed that AU be transformed into a Net Zero campusThe CM voiced concern over the increasing temperature and the ecological balance getting disrupted âWe are facing extremes either intense heat or cyclonesâ he saidStating that the AU campus has 450 acres of land he called for generating solar energy to meet all its energy needsHe said trees should be planted in open spaces and solar panels installed on buildingsThe Chief Minister said that the AU campus should be transformed into a biodiversity park âSolid waste management measures must be implemented Arrangements should be made to produce biogas from waste Waste should be sent for recycling under the Swachh Patham initiative Wastewater management systems must be implemented Wastetoenergy plants should be utilisedâ he said adding PNG and electric stoves should be used for cookingThe Chief Minister suggested a team of professors should be constituted to implement the Net Zero policy He said AU should be developed to guide other educational institutions in implementing the Net Zero policy âWe are preparing a blueprint for the universitys development Students should be active partners in the universitys developmentâ he saidLegislative Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu district public representatives and officials participated in the programme IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/world-environment-day-andhra-cm-rides-bicycle-urges-people-to-plant-more-trees-676430.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sharda-devis-rs-nomination-reflects-bjps-commitment-to-womens-empowerment-manipur-cm-676451.html Imphal June 5 Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday said that the nomination of state BJP President Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi for the June 18 election to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the state reflects the partyâs commitment to empowering women and ensuring greater participation of women in public life and governance The Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP on Thursday approved the candidature of Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi for the Rajya Sabha election from Manipur as part of the biennial elections to the Upper House of ParliamentThe Rajya Sabha election has been necessitated as the term of the sitting member from Manipur Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba of the BJP is set to end on June 21Expressing his gratitude to the BJP central leadership for nominating Sharda Devi as the partyâs candidate for the Rajya Sabha elections the Chief Minister in a Facebook post said âMy heartfelt congratulations to Smt Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi ji on this significant responsibility Her nomination reflects the partyâs commitment to empowering women and ensuring greater participation of women in public life and governanceââI am confident that she will effectively represent the aspirations of the people of Manipur and contribute towards the vision of a Viksit Manipur and Viksit Bharatâ Singh saidReacting to her nomination for the Rajya Sabha seat Sharda Devi said that if elected to the Upper House of Parliament her foremost priorities would be the restoration of lasting peace in Manipur and the rehabilitation and resettlement of people displaced by the ethnic violence that has affected the stateâI am deeply humbled and grateful to the BJP leadership especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party President Nitin Nabin for reposing their faith in me and giving me the opportunity to contest the Rajya Sabha elections from Manipurâ she told the media on FridaySenior BJP leader and the stateâs Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh also congratulated Sharda Devi on being chosen by the party high command as the BJP candidate for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from ManipurIn a Facebook post Govindas Singh said âThis nomination is a testament to your dedicated leadership tireless hard work and unwavering commitment to the progress of our state We are confident that you will be a strong and effective voice for the people of Manipur in the Upper House Wishing you grand success in this new responsibilityâElections to 24 Rajya Sabha seats across the country including four from the Northeastern region will be held on June 18The polls are scheduled for seats from Manipur Meghalaya Arunachal Pradesh Mizoram Karnataka four seats Andhra Pradesh four seats Gujarat four seats Madhya Pradesh three seats Rajasthan three seats and Jharkhand two seats IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sharda-devis-rs-nomination-reflects-bjps-commitment-to-womens-empowerment-manipur-cm-676451.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/another-sudanese-national-isolated-at-hyderabad-hospital-over-suspected-ebola-symptoms-676452.html Hyderabad June 5 Another Sudanese national has been shifted to an isolation centre in Hyderabad over suspected Ebola symptoms The individual who arrived at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport RGIA has been shifted to the isolation centre at Gandhi Hospital officials said on Friday The Sudanese national is pursuing his higher studies at a private university in HyderabadHis contact has also been isolated at Gandhi Hospital for screening He is the second Sudanese national to be isolated for suspected Ebola symptomsHealth authorities also sent his contact to the governmentrun hospital as a precautionary measure He was sent to Gandhi Hospital after being flagged during thermal screening at the airport He was found to have a body temperature of 100 degrees F and was shifted to the designated nodal centre for observation and testing due to his travel history from a highrisk countryAccording to doctors he is presently under observation in the isolation wardDr Vamshee Krishna nodal officer for the isolation ward at the Gandhi Hospital said samples were sent to governmentdesignated laboratories for testing However the traveller was not found to have symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhoea commonly associated with EbolaAccording to doctors his blood urine and swab samples have been sent to laboratories The reports are expected within two daysDoctors said that if the tests are negative he may be advised to undergo home isolation and monitoring In case of a positive result treatment will start as per protocolGandhi Hospital has already been designated as a nodal centre for Ebola preparedness It has established a dedicated ward with 10 fully isolated rooms each with an attached bathroomThe hospital has also arranged 15 quarantine beds Special screening and thermal scanning are active at RGIA for travellers from African countries including Congo Uganda and South SudanA dedicated team of doctors health inspectors field staff and paramedics has been deployed to monitor arrivals at the airportHealth Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha had stated earlier this week that 58 travellers from Ebolaaffected countries had arrived in Hyderabad None had shown symptoms of the disease and all were placed under CategoryI surveillance and 21day home isolation as a precautionary measure IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/another-sudanese-national-isolated-at-hyderabad-hospital-over-suspected-ebola-symptoms-676452.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/assam-cabinet-expansion-12-mlas-sworn-in-as-ministers-676462.html Guwahati June 5 IANS Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Friday administered the oath of office and secrecy to 12 ministers in the cabinet headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma completing the formation of the new state government following the NDAs emphatic victory in the recently concluded Assembly electionsnbspnbspThe swearingin ceremony was held at the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati in the presence of Chief Minister Sarma senior BJP leaders legislators and government officialsThe 12 legislators who took oath as Cabinet Ministers were Ashwini Ray Sarkar Ashok Singhal Bimal Borah Biswajit Daimary Jayanta Malla Baruah Kaushik Rai Keshab Mahanta Krishnendu Paul Nilima Devi Pijush Hazarika Ranoj Pegu and Susanta BorgohainnbspWith the latest induction the strength of the Council of Ministers has risen to 17 including Chief Minister Sarma and the four ministers who had already been sworn in earlier Ajanta Neog Rameswar Teli Atul Bora and Charan BoroThe composition of the new cabinet reflects a blend of continuity and change with the BJP leadership retaining several experienced ministers from the previous government while inducting fresh facesnbspSenior leaders such as Ashok Singhal Pijush Hazarika Jayanta Malla Baruah Ranoj Pegu Bimal Borah and AGP leader Keshab Mahanta have retained their Cabinet berths signalling the partys confidence in their administrative experienceAt the same time Ashwini Ray Sarkar Biswajit Daimary Nilima Devi and Susanta Borgohain have entered the Council of Ministers for the first time Daimary had served as Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly in the previous termnbspThe new ministry also marks the exit of some ministers from the previous government including Chandra Mohan Patowary Jogen Mohan and Urkhao Gwra BrahmaFormer Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass has been appointed Speaker of the AssemblynbspPolitical observers view the cabinet formation as an effort to maintain administrative continuity while expanding regional and social representation within the government The ministry was constituted weeks after Sarma assumed office for a second consecutive term as Chief Minister following the NDAs decisive victory in the 2026 Assam Assembly electionsIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/assam-cabinet-expansion-12-mlas-sworn-in-as-ministers-676462.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-initiates-contempt-proceedings-against-delhi-aiims-acting-director-orders-appearance-on-july-7-676465.html New Delhi June 5 IANS The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice to the Acting Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences AIIMS New Delhi after expressing shock over the failure to comply with its direction requiring the institutions head to personally furnish an explanation in a pending matter concerning a DNA test reportnbspA Bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahadevan took strong exception to an affidavit filed by a Deputy Secretary of AIIMS instead of the Director despite a specific direction passed on April 16 requiring the Director to submit an explanationRecording its displeasure the apex court said that the most objectionable part of the affidavit was that it had been filed by one Nishant Kumar claiming to be Deputy Secretary at AIIMS New Delhi as an authorised officer rather than by the DirectornbspWe had specifically sought explanation to be furnished by the Director AIIMS and it is not within the discretion of any person to submit hisher explanation by authorising someone else to do the same the Justice Amanullahled Bench observedDuring the hearing counsel appearing for AIIMS submitted that there was currently no permanent Director at AIIMS New Delhi and that the previous Director had demitted office about two to three weeks earliernbspIt was further stated that the present incumbent was only holding charge in a temporary capacitynbspThe Justice Amanullahled Bench however rejected the explanation and said it was not only surprised but shocked by the responsenbspAny person who is on a post either in substantive capacity or in acting capacity has to take responsibility and perform the duty of the post held by himher in whatever capacity it may be the apex court saidThe top court added that it was not inclined to extend any benefit of doubt to the current head of the institution and held that prima facie the Acting Director had committed contemptnbspAccordingly the Supreme Court impleaded Dr Nikhil Tandon Acting Director AIIMS New Delhi as a party respondent and issued a notice in contempt proceedings against himnbspHe shall be personally present along with his explanation on the next date of listing ie 07072026 at 12 Noon the order saidOn the merits of the case the Justice Amanullahled Bench took note of a DNA analysis report submitted by the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology AIIMS New Delhi The report concluded DNA profile of Ah Kp is matching with DNA profile of Bimal Kishore and Pratibha Kashyap Hence Bimal Kishore is biological father of Ah KpnbspIn view of the findings contained in the DNA report the apex court held that the miscellaneous applications pending before it no longer required adjudication and accordingly disposed of them However the matter will remain listed before the apex court on July 7 solely for the appearance of the Acting Director and consideration of his response to the contempt noticenbspThe Supreme Court directed that copies of the DNA report be supplied to the parties concernedIt further ordered that the original report be handed over to the petitioners counsel for onward transmission to the petitionernbspThe Justice Amanullahled Bench also directed the petitioners counsel to place the DNA report before the concerned High Court which would thereafter proceed with the matter in accordance with lawIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-initiates-contempt-proceedings-against-delhi-aiims-acting-director-orders-appearance-on-july-7-676465.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/arbitrariness-of-private-schools-should-be-halted-kejriwal-on-punjabs-move-to-cap-fee-hike-676468.html New Delhi June 5 IANS Two days after the Punjab government unveiled a proposed regulatory framework to cap annual fee increases of private schools at five per cent Aam Aadmi Party AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the arbitrariness of private schools should now come to a haltnbspnbspThe proposed legislation in Punjab will mandate refunds of excess fees collected from parents wherever schools breached the annual limit in the past three years and prescribe stringent penalties that can ultimately lead to cancellation of a schools recognitionIn a video posted on X Kejriwal said Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann recently announced that a law will soon be implemented in Punjab under which no private school will be able to increase fees to more than five per cent in a year which includes all kinds of fees like library development etcnbspThe most important thing is all those schools which have increased more than 15 per cent of their fees in the last three years will have to refund the excess amount he addedGiving an example Kejriwal said If any school has increased 50 per cent fees in the last three years it has to refund 35 per centnbspHe claimed that such a law is being implemented for the first time in the history of Indias education systemnbspHave you ever heard a private school refunding your fees back to your bank account he askednbspEarlier when we AAP had the government in Delhi we had refunded the fees of students The same thing is now taking place in Punjab he mentioned while emphasising that every parent dreams of providing quality education to their kidsHighlighting that the quality of education is improving in Punjabs government schools he cited that the state has topped the NITI Aayogs School Education Quality Report 2026 Punjab surpassed even Kerala he remarkednbspMaintaining that all private schools are not bad Kejriwal said Certain private schools charge arbitrary fees regarding various aspects of the schools which become a burden on parents This is a big step which will come as a relief for both parents and studentsI think the arbitrariness of private schools across the country should now come to a halt he assertednbspFurther the AAP chief urged for the implementation of a similar law across the countryIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/arbitrariness-of-private-schools-should-be-halted-kejriwal-on-punjabs-move-to-cap-fee-hike-676468.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-cong-crisis-unhappy-minister-muniyappa-refuses-to-take-charge-of-food-ministry-676472.html Bengaluru June 5 IANS In another setback to the newly formed Karnataka government under DK Shivakumar veteran Congress leader and Minister KH Muniyappa has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the allocation of the Food and Civil Supplies Department and announced that he will not assume charge of the ministrynbspThe senior minister has also urged the partys high command to step in to rectify the wrong done to himnbspThe move follows a similar development in which senior Minister Ramalinga Reddy announced his resignation citing displeasure over portfolio allocationSources stated that the ministers are unhappy with AICC President Mallikarjun Kharges son Priyank Kharge and former CM Siddaramaiahs son Yathindra Siddaramaiah getting plum postsnbspnbspSpeaking in Devanahalli in Bengaluru Rural district on Friday Muniyappa said he would not take charge as Food Minister I will not take charge of the Food Department he statednbspHe added that the party high command should recognise the seniority of leaders and correct the issues with the portfolio allocation Until then I will not take charge of the ministry allotted to me he reiteratedMuniyappa who previously served as a Union Minister in the then UPA governments at the Centre said he has extensive administrative experience He stressed that the responsibility lies with the high command to ensure proper allocation of portfolios and to communicate decisions that uphold leadership seniority and public trustnbspHe also said that Mallikarjun Kharge should have taken steps to accommodate all leaders He is in a position like a mother and should have taken everyone along I believe he will address and correct the issue Muniyappa saidThe minister further stated that he has brought the matter to the attention of Rahul Gandhi AICC General Secretaries Randeep Singh Surjewala and KC Venugopal as well as former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and current Chief Minister DK Shivakumar He expressed hope that the leadership would resolve the issuenbspMuniyappa clarified that he does not wish to criticise anyone personally but insisted that mistakes in portfolio allocation should be corrected by the party high commandHis strong reaction comes shortly after similar dissent from Ramalinga Reddy further intensifying concerns within the Karnataka Cabinet over portfolio distribution and adding pressure on the DK Shivakumarled government amid internal disagreementsnbspA seventime Member of Parliament and current MLA from Devanahalli Muniyappa hails from the Dalit community and is regarded as one of the seniormost leaders in the Karnataka CongressnbspA former Union Minister he is known for his loyalty to the party and his peoplefriendly approach He previously served as Minister for Food and Civil Supplies His daughter M Roopakala Shashidhar is a twotime MLA representing the KGF seatnbspIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-cong-crisis-unhappy-minister-muniyappa-refuses-to-take-charge-of-food-ministry-676472.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/why-united-nations-established-23-june-as-international-widows-day-676477.html New Delhi June 5 On June 23 each year the world turns its attention to a humanitarian crisis that has remained largely unspoken for centuries the discrimination poverty and social exclusion endured by widows The United Nationsâ decision in 2010 to formally adopt June 23 as International Widows Day was not simply a symbolic gesture It was a recognition that millions of widows particularly in South Asia Africa and Latin America continue to face systemic injustice because their husbands have diedThis global observance has deep Indian roots It was born from a personal tragedy in Punjab and transformed into an international movement through the tireless advocacy of the Loomba Foundation founded by Lord Raj Loomba CBE in memory of his mother Shrimati Pushpa Wati Loomba who became a widow on June 23 1954Her suffering like that of countless widows across India became the catalyst for a global campaign that ultimately reached the United Nations General Assembly This year marks the 16th UN International Widows Day and the Loomba Foundation will observe it with two significant events one at the British Council in New Delhi and another at the House of Lords in LondonThese parallel gatherings reflect the global scale of the issue and the international leadership India has shown in bringing widowhood out of the ShadowsThe Hidden Crisis the World IgnoredWidowhood has long been treated as a private tragedy rather than a public policy concern Yet the numbers reveal a global emergency Today there are an estimated 300 million widows worldwide and more than 500 million children dependent on themMany live in extreme poverty Millions face harmful traditional practices property dispossession sexual exploitation and social ostracism In India widows have historically been subjected to some of the harshest forms of discrimination Although practices like sati were abolished long ago the social stigma attached to widowhood persists in many communities Widows are often excluded from family rituals denied inheritance and blamed for their husbandsâ deathsIn parts of Africa widows may be forced into degrading âcleansingâ rituals or coerced into marriage with a male relative Despite the scale of the problem widowhood remained largely absent from global development agendas until the early 2000s There were no international conventions no dedicated policies and no global statistics Widows were in effect invisibleWhy the UN Chose 23 JuneThe Loomba Foundation launched International Widows Day on 23 June 2005 the anniversary of Lord Loombaâs motherâs widowhood The date was chosen deliberately it symbolised not only personal loss but the beginning of a lifelong struggle faced by millions of widows Over the next five years the Foundation mobilised global support It engaged parliamentarians civil society leaders and UN agencies It organised events in more than 40 countries published groundbreaking research and built a coalition of voices demanding recognition for widowsThis sustained advocacy culminated in a historic moment On 21 December 2010 the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted 23 June as International Widows Day acknowledging widowhood as a global development and human rights priorityIndia played a pivotal role in championing the resolution and highlighting the urgency of addressing the injustices faced by widows worldwide The UNâs adoption of the day was a watershed moment For the first time the international community recognised that empowering widows is essential to achieving gender equality reducing poverty and strengthening families and communitiesWhy International Widows Day Still MattersSixteen years after its adoption International Widows Day remains as relevant as ever Widowhood intersects with some of the worldâs most pressing challenges Conflict and displacement have created millions of new widows in regions such as Syria Ukraine Sudan and Afghanistan HIVAIDS has left widows across subSaharan Africa vulnerable to stigma and property grabbing Pandemics and natural disasters disproportionately affect women who depend on informal labour and lack social protection Cultural norms continue to restrict widowsâ rights to remarry inherit property or participate in community lifeThe UN has repeatedly emphasised that widows must be included in national policies on social protection education healthcare and economic empowerment Without targeted interventions widows and their children risk being trapped in intergenerational poverty India and the UK Mark the 16th UN International Widows DayThis year the Loomba Foundation will observe the 16th UN International Widows Day with two major events British Council New Delhi â 23 June 2026 remains central to the global widowhood movement The New Delhi event will bring together policymakers NGOs philanthropists and community leaders to discuss the challenges faced by widows in India and the innovative solutions emerging from grassroots organisations The focus will be on economic empowerment skills training and social reintegrationOn the same day the Foundation will host a parallel conference at the House of Lords focusing on widows in Africa The themeââWidows in Africa Perspectives on Justice Dignity and Economic Powerâ reflects the urgent need to address the legal and cultural barriers that continue to marginalise widows across the continent These simultaneous events underscore the global nature of the issue and the leadership role the Loomba Foundation continues to play in shaping international policy and public AwarenessThe UNâs decision to establish 23 June as International Widows Day was a recognition that widowhood is not a private tragedy but a public responsibility India where the movement began has a special role to play By strengthening legal protections expanding social welfare programmes and challenging harmful cultural norms India can lead the world in ensuring that widows live with dignity security and opportunityAs the Loomba Foundation marks the 16th UN International Widows Day in New Delhi and London the message is clear widows must no longer remain invisible Their rights are human rights Their empowerment strengthens families communities and nations And their voices long silenced must now be heard IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/why-united-nations-established-23-june-as-international-widows-day-676477.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/annamalai-floats-new-youth-centric-movement-after-bjp-exit-to-contest-next-tn-polls-676480.html Chennai June 5 Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai on Friday announced his departure from the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP and launched a new youthfocused movement âWe the Leadersâ He said the movement would eventually be transformed into a political party later and would contest the next Tamil Nadu Assembly elections In a video message Annamalai said his decision stemmed from a desire to pursue the mission that had originally drawn him into public life He stated that he had joined the BJP to bring positive change to Tamil Nadu and improve the lives of the people but had now chosen a different political pathAnnamalai said he had informed the BJP leadership of his intention to leave the party in December 2025 According to him senior leaders had requested that he remain with the party until the completion of the Tamil Nadu election process before formally stepping down He added that he had consulted top BJP leaders before taking the final decisionWhile expressing the highest respect for Prime Minister Narendra Modi Annamalai revealed that he had disagreed with the BJP on several issues over the past 18 months He also reiterated his longstanding view that the BJP should contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on its own hinting at his differences over the tieup with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam AIADMKHe maintained that he did not want to become a problem for the party and therefore chose to move onAnnouncing the launch of âWe the Leadersâ Annamalai said his new outfit would contest the upcoming elections in the state Describing his political journey as a âsolo battleâ he said he was attempting to create a new path for himself while remaining committed to Tamil Naduâs identity and aspirationsThe former IPS officer said he wanted to walk alongside ordinary people and focus on politics centred on public welfare He argued that national parties often fail to fully understand the sentiments and expectations of the people of Tamil NaduAnnamalai also launched a sharp attack on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay saying politics should not be confined to a single family Declaring that there was âno place for cult and dynasty politicsâ he said he was determined to move beyond personalitydriven politics and build a peoplecentric political alternative in the stateHe further claimed that several prominent personalities including superstar Rajinikanth had urged him to join them politically but he had chosen to chart his own courseAnnamalai had resigned from the BJP and the partyâs national president Nitin Nabin on Friday accepted the resignation from the primary membership of the party His announcement has further fuelled expectations that the former IPS officer may finally reveal his next political move after several days of speculation about a possible departure from the BJPAhead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections this year Annamalai had quit the party positions over the BJPâs move for a prepoll alliance with the AIADMK in the state Despite quitting the party positions he had taken part in the campaigning of the party in the assembly pollsA former Karnataka cadre IPS officer Annamalai resigned from the Indian Police Service in 2019 before entering politics Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP in 2020 and quickly rose through the ranks Within a year he was appointed Tamil Nadu BJP president becoming one of the youngest state chiefs in the party and a prominent face of its expansion efforts in the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/annamalai-floats-new-youth-centric-movement-after-bjp-exit-to-contest-next-tn-polls-676480.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/airtrunks-rs-3-lakh-crore-investment-to-strengthen-indias-cloud-ai-leadership-pm-modi-676486.html New Delhi June 5 IANS Australian data centre firm AirTrunks Rs 3 lakh crore investment will strengthen Indias position as a global hub for cloud computing and AI while generating employment opportunities supporting local supply chains and accelerating innovationled growth Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on FridaynbspIn a post on social media platform X the Prime Minister said Indias digital infrastructure journey is gaining strong momentum with largescale global investments flowing into the countrynbspAirTrunk has announced plans to invest around Rs 3 lakh crore about 30 billion in IndiaThe company also aims to develop 5 GW of data centre capacity which would make it one of the largest commitments in Indias digital infrastructure sectornbspIndias digital infrastructure journey is gathering remarkable momentum AirTrunk has announced plans to invest around Rs 3 lakh crore 30 billion in India and develop 5 GW of data centre capacity PM Modi saidnbspThe investment is expected to significantly boost Indias data centre ecosystem at a time when demand for cloud computing artificial intelligence and data storage is rising rapidly across industriesThis is among the largest proposed investments in the countrys digital infrastructure ecosystem the Prime Minister statedIndustry observers believe such projects will further strengthen Indias role in the global digital economynbspAccording to the Prime Minister the growing flow of such investments reflects increasing confidence in Indias technology ecosystemPM Modi added that India is steadily emerging as a key destination for nextgeneration digital infrastructure driven by policy support innovation and a large talent basenbspSuch investments will strengthen Indias position as a global hub for cloud computing and AI while generating employment opportunities supporting local supply chains and accelerating innovationled growth It is clear that the future of the worlds digital economy is increasingly being shaped in India PM Modi mentionedIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/airtrunks-rs-3-lakh-crore-investment-to-strengthen-indias-cloud-ai-leadership-pm-modi-676486.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-growth-engine-is-in-top-gear-piyush-goyal-on-strong-pv-sales-momentum-676502.html New Delhi June 5 IANS Indias growth engine is in top gear Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday while highlighting the strong performance of the countrys passenger vehicle market which recorded robust expansion in May 2026nbspIn a post on social media platform X the minister said Indias passenger vehicle market clocked nearly 44 lakh units in May 2026 marking a 23 per cent yearonyear growthnbspHe noted that the growth was driven by leading automakers including Maruti Suzuki India Tata Motors and Mahindra ampamp MahindraIndias growth engine is in top gear Indias passenger vehicle market clocked nearly 44 lakh units in May 2026 registering 23 per cent yearonyear growth led by Maruti Suzuki India Tata Motors and Mahindra Auto reflecting strong consumer demand despite global uncertainties Goyal saidnbspHe added that the rising demand for MadeinIndia vehicles highlights growing consumer confidence in domestic manufacturing and the strength of Indias automotive ecosystemThe robust demand for MadeinIndia vehicles reflects growing consumer confidence a thriving manufacturing ecosystem and the transformative impact of PM Narendra Modis Make in India vision he addednbspThe minister also linked the sectors growth to the broader economic transformation underway in the country crediting the governments Make in India initiative for boosting manufacturing and industrial outputHe said the momentum in the automobile sector reflects innovation enterprise and the aspirations of 140 crore Indians adding that such trends are contributing to the vision of building a Viksit BharatnbspThe journey towards Viksit Bharat is being driven by innovation enterprise and the aspirations of 140 crore Indians the minister explainednbspEarlier in the month the countrys largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India reported its highestever monthly domestic sales dispatching 190337 passenger vehicles to dealers in MaynbspThe company registered a growth of 3999 per cent yoy surpassing its previous record of 187704 units achieved in April this year according to industry estimatesIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-growth-engine-is-in-top-gear-piyush-goyal-on-strong-pv-sales-momentum-676502.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/batticaloa-to-tamil-nadu-intelligence-agencies-track-isis-radicalisation-push-676503.html New Delhi June 5 There is a varied difference in the way terror operations are conducted in North and South India In the North of India the ISI makes an aggressive push to launch multiple attacks at important locations However in South India the push is a soft one The ISI has maintained this style with the sole focus being on radicalisation and demographic changes Two key states that the ISI has focused on are Tamil Nadu and Kerala in South India The Intelligence agencies have on several occasions flagged ISI operations in Sri Lanka aimed at hitting the South Indian states With the ISI looking to increase operations down South the Indian Intelligence agencies are keeping a close watch on Batticaloa district which is described as the centre of Wahhabism in Sri LankaAn Intelligence Bureau official said that this district is an area of concern not just for South India but also for Sri Lanka The official said that a few politicians who control this district have ties with Saudi Foundations These ties have led to an increase in Wahhabi activity in the district The official warned that these elements would look to increase activity in the Southern Indian states alsoAnother official said that with the ISI backing these elements would try what they did in Kerala Since the early 2000s there has been a flurry of Wahhabirelated activity in the state thanks to scores of preachers visiting there With the Intelligence agencies flagging such activity that led to a mindset change among a large number of people the Wahhabis from Saudi Arabia gradually reduced their visits to Kerala However now through elements in the Batticaloa district the ISI hopes to push more Wahhabi culture into Tamil NaduA clear pattern to make South India a soft target began in the 2000s However such activity soared in 2013 and the following year the National Investigation Agency NIA busted an ISI module involved in spying In September 2014 Arun Selvarajan became the third person to be arrested by the agency for ISI links Before this one Mohammed Sakir Hussain was arrested in Chennai followed by Mohammed Hussain Suleman in MalaysiaInvestigations showed that the plot was to recruit and radicalise youth from the Maldives and then instruct them to carry out attacks on the US and Israeli Consulates in Chennai and BengaluruAnother official said that in addition to making a push to increase Wahhabirelated activity in Tamil Nadu the ISI has also been trying to tap former LTTE operatives to carry out attacks in South India The ISI is getting in touch with these elements and reminding them of the military action taken by Sri Lanka against the LTTEThe ISI has been trying to exploit the antistate sentiment that these people have and use this as a recruitment tool Officials say that while the push for espionage and terror modules is ongoing the worry is about the cultural changes that the Wahhabi elements are trying to bring about in South India This explains why the agencies have their eyes on the activities in Batticaloa district the official addedThis district has had a history of nurturing and promoting radical elements Zahran Hashim the mastermind of the Sri Lankan Easter Bombings hails from the Batticaloa district Investigations showed that Hashim rose to prominence in this district and he was heavily radicalised He had even visited Tamil Nadu on many occasions with the sole intention of radicalising the youthInvestigators say that he did manage to undertake a radicalisation drive and both the Coimbatore and Mangaluru bombers Jamesha Mubin and Mohammad Shariq were his prodigies Another area of concern is the rise in activity by the Rabita Trust Officials say that the ISI is trying to use this trust to spread its radical ideology in Tamil Nadu and other southern states The trust has maintained close ties with AlQaeda leaders including Ayman alZawahiri Ayman alZawahiri and Sobhi Abdel Aziz Mohamed el Gohary Abu SinnaThe Rabita Trust is a nongovernmental organisation NGO based in Pakistan which has provided logistical and financial support to AlQaida The Rabita Trust has also had close ties to AlQaida leaders and other listed individuals and entities including Aiman Muhammed Rabi alZawahiri Sobhi Abdel Aziz Mohamed el Gohary Abu Sinna deceased Makhtab alKhidamat and the Armed Islamic Group the United Nations database statesOfficials say that with the help of such entities the ISI is making a hard push to infiltrate states such as Tamil Nadu The approach is twopronged with the primary focus now being on widespread radicalisation Eventually the plan is to recruit people from Sri Lanka and the Maldives and then hit the southern states the official also said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/batticaloa-to-tamil-nadu-intelligence-agencies-track-isis-radicalisation-push-676503.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rs-polls-rahul-gandhi-kharge-arrive-in-bengaluru-for-aicc-chiefs-nomination-amid-ktaka-cong-crisis-676509.html Bengaluru June 5 Amid the crisis faced by the new Congress government led by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge arrived in Bengaluru on Friday to take part in the filing of nomination by Kharge for the Rajya Sabha election from the state Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to take part in the filing of nomination by Mallikarjun Kharge for the Rajya Sabha election from Karnataka at the Vidhana Soudha along with senior leaders Pawan Khera and Mansoor Ali KhanUpon their arrival Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were accorded a warm welcome by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar State Congress President BK Hariprasad and former Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee CWC member SiddaramaiahLater Rahul Gandhi planted a sapling and watered it upon his arrival at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru from Delhi on Friday ahead of attending the nomination filing event of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge for the Rajya Sabha electionsChief Minister DK Shivakumar AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Minister MB Patil and other senior leaders were present on the occasionIt can be recalled that Minister for Water Resources Ramalinga Reddy on Friday announced his decision to resign from the Karnataka Cabinet alleging that Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had gone back on his promise regarding the allocation of the Bengaluru Urban portfolioThe development also comes a day after the allocation of portfoliosSpeaking from his Koramangala office in Bengaluru Reddy said he would submit his resignation and leave it to the leadership to decide whether to accept it or notHe further claimed that during the current government formation process he was promised the Bengaluru Urban portfolio after 25 years and was persuaded to accept the arrangementHe alleged that Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and his brother DK Suresh had personally assured him at his residence that the promise would be honoured He said that despite repeated assurances he was later allocated the Water Resources portfolio instead of Bengaluru UrbanIn another setback to the newly formed Karnataka government veteran Congress leader and Minister K H Muniyappa has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the allocation of the Food and Civil Supplies Department and announced that he will not assume charge of the ministry Senior minister has also urged the high command to step in rectify what has gone wrongA seventime Member of Parliament and current MLA from Devanahalli Muniyappa hails from the Dalit community and is regarded as one of the seniormost leaders in the Karnataka Congress A former Union Minister he is known for his loyalty to the party and his peoplefriendly approach He previously served as Minister for Food and Civil Supplies IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rs-polls-rahul-gandhi-kharge-arrive-in-bengaluru-for-aicc-chiefs-nomination-amid-ktaka-cong-crisis-676509.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/woman-stabbed-to-death-by-ex-partner-in-office-in-mohali-attacker-critical-after-suicide-bid-676261.html Mohali June 5 A shocking case involving the brutal murder of a young woman working at a private company in Mohali Punjab has come to light The accused has been identified as her colleague Following the fatal stabbing the assailant attempted to commit suicide but was unsuccessful Both individuals were rushed in critical condition to a hospital Unfortunately the young woman succumbed to her severe injuries The deceased has been identified as Dimple a resident of Patiala Meanwhile the condition of the accused identified as Harvinder Mann alias Harry remains criticalThe police are currently investigating the matter a formal case of murder has been registered and a comprehensive inquiry has been initiatedPreliminary investigations have revealed that both individuals were employed at the same private firm which specialises in packers and movers services They had been working together for approximately three years During this period a friendship developed between the two which eventually blossomed into a romantic relationship However the couple had broken up some time agoFollowing the breakup the accused was left deeply shattered and allegedly began suffering from significant mental distress He repeatedly attempted to mend his fractured relationship with Dimple but his efforts proved futile Consequently he became increasingly agitated and unable to accept the separationLate on Thursday evening the accused arrived at the company premises where a heated dispute arose between him and the deceased Amidst this escalating altercation Harvinder launched a frenzied attack on Dimple stabbing her repeatedly with a knifeWitnessing this horrific scene other employees present at the office were left absolutely terrified Upon receiving urgent information about the incident police rushed to the spot Both critically injured individuals were immediately transported to the hospital where doctors ultimately pronounced Dimple dead Harvinder continues to undergo intensive medical treatmentAman Baidwan the Station House Officer SHO of the Phase11 Police Station in Mohali confirmed the young womanâs death He stated that the victims parents have been informed of the tragedy Further legal proceedings including the recording of their statements will be initiated as soon as they arriveThe SHO stated that the police received information regarding the incident at approximately 740 pm A response team was immediately dispatched and a forensic team was summoned to collect all necessary physical evidence CCTV footage from the premises has also been seized and is currently being examinedAuthorities remained at the scene until around 1000 pm officially sealing off the area The police are now investigating the exact motive behind the attack alongside the detailed history of the pairs relationship IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/woman-stabbed-to-death-by-ex-partner-in-office-in-mohali-attacker-critical-after-suicide-bid-676261.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/modi-govts-12-year-journey-reflects-new-indias-rise-shashank-mani-676519.html DW Bureau Rahul chaubey DeorianbspMarking the completion of 12 years of the Narendra Modiled government at the Centre Deoria MP Shashank Mani along with party office bearers visited Gayatripuram in the city and interacted with intellectuals while highlighting the major achievements of the government over the past decadeAddressing the gathering Shashank Mani said that the country is witnessing a historic phase under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi These 12 years are not merely a period of governance but the story of Indias transformation into a stronger selfreliant and globally respected nation Under Modi Jis leadership India has removed the word impossible from its dictionary he saidHe stated that the governments vision of Antyodayaupliftment of the last person in societyhas reached the grassroots level More than 80 crore people are receiving free ration over 12 crore toilets have been built 4 crore pucca houses constructed and nearly 10 crore Ujjwala gas connections distributed Through the Jal Jeevan Mission tap water has reached around 15 crore households Ayushman Bharat has provided health coverage of up to 5 lakh to nearly 55 crore citizens These are not just figures they represent transformed lives he addedHighlighting Indias economic growth the MP said that India has risen from being the worlds 10th largest economy in 2014 to the 5th largest economy today and is steadily moving toward becoming the third largest economy in the world He further noted that under the Make in India initiative India has emerged as the secondlargest mobile manufacturing hub globallySpeaking about the digital revolution Shashank Mani said India has become a global leader in digital payments through UPI Today more than 1400 crore UPI transactions are taking place every month showcasing the strength of Indias digital ecosystem he saidOn infrastructure development he said that more than 53000 kilometres of National Highways have been constructed during the last 12 years Vande Bharat trains expansion of airports waterways Bharatmala and Sagarmala projects have accelerated Indias growth Optical fibre connectivity and 4G5G services have now reached nearly six lakh villages he saidReferring to national security the MP stated that surgical strikes and air strikes demonstrated the strength and determination of a New India that knows how to respond decisively He also mentioned the abrogation of Article 370 saying it integrated Jammu and Kashmir more closely with the national mainstreamShashank Mani further said that Indias successful leadership during the G20 Presidency elevated the nations stature on the global stage Today no major international issue can be discussed without Indias participation he remarkedTalking about cultural and spiritual revival he said the longawaited construction of the Ram Temple had become a reality while projects like the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor Mahakal Lok and Kedarnath redevelopment restored the pride of Indias spiritual heritage He also emphasized that Yoga and Ayurveda have gained worldwide recognition under the Modi governmentTwelve years ago India was often associated with delays and indecisiveness Today the nation is recognized for performance delivery and determination This remarkable transformation is the result of Prime Minister Modis visionary leadership and the hard work of 140 crore Indians he addedAmong those present on the occasion were Nagar President Ramesh Verma Media Incharge Prabhakar Tiwari Sudhir Srivastava Nagar Mahamantri Sudhir Madhesia along with intellectuals and dignitaries including Kailash Nath Chaturvedi BD Pandey Omprakash Singh Kushwaha Anand Mani Vijay Prasad Devanandan Yadav and Udaybhan Tiwari https://dailyworld.in/national/modi-govts-12-year-journey-reflects-new-indias-rise-shashank-mani-676519.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/smart-border-project-to-create-impregnable-security-grid-hm-shah-to-bsf-jawans-676526.html Agartala June 5 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reiterated that the government will establish an impregnable border security grid by launching the Smart Border Project equipped with drones modern cameras and advanced surveillance technologiesnbspAddressing BSF personnel at the Lankamura Border Outpost along the IndiaBangladesh border in West Tripura district the Home Minister said that the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 would not be possible without ensuring the countrys securityHM Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working towards making India a developed nation by 2047 Before achieving complete development and fulfilling the Prime Ministers vision it is essential to ensure a fully secure nationnbspHe added that the country is not only dealing with traditional challenges of war or conflict but also facing serious threats such as drug smuggling human trafficking cattle smuggling youth drug abuse and the circulation of fake currency that affects the national economyLauding the role of BSF personnel in guarding sensitive borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh HM Shah said the countrys citizens appreciate the dedication perseverance and commitment of BSF jawans ften more than that of ministers and bureaucratsnbspReferring to the Smart Border Fencing initiative which is proposed to be implemented at around 78 selective locations across different states where BSF and SSB are deployed he said the project is in its finalisation stage and a pilot project will be launched next yearHe further said the fullfledged Smart Border Project will be implemented after evaluating the shortcomings identified during the pilot phasenbspBorder security will be ensured in totality not in a fragmented manner the Home Minister saidnbspHM Shah noted that the borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh present different challenges particularly in relation to drug smuggling infiltration human trafficking and the dropping of arms and narcotics via drones along with other malicious activities originating from across the borderThe Home Minister said the government is fully aware of the issues faced by BSF personnel and their families and has taken several measures to address their concerns and improve welfare conditionsnbspHe also asserted that the government will not tolerate demographic changes in West Bengal Tripura and Bihar due to infiltration and said the Centre is taking steps to strengthen border management and bridge existing gaps in security arrangementsnbspAt the beginning of his address HM Shah paid tribute on the death anniversary of Madhav Sadashivrao Golwalkar the second Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh widely revered as Shri GurujiThe Home Minister said Shri Guruji dedicated his entire life to nationbuilding characterbuilding and the preservation of Indian culture and left behind a legacy of ascetic discipline that continues to inspire generationsnbspDoing great work but never seeking recognition he had immense dedication towards the development of the country its security culture history language and heritage and inspired lakhs of karyakartas across the nation HM Shah saidReiterating that Guruji laid a strong ideological foundation for cultural nationalism and established service as the greatest force in nationbuilding HM Shah said the RSS under his leadership carried out public awakening across all spheres of national life and elevated national consciousness to new heightsnbspHe added that Gurujis ideas of selfreliance Swadeshi and national resurgence will continue to inspire the younger generation to always work in the interest of the nationnbspAmong those present at the event were Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Deka Secretary Border Management Rajendra Kumar Director General of BSF Praveen Kumar and Inspector General of BSF Tripura Frontier Alok Chakraborty https://dailyworld.in/national/smart-border-project-to-create-impregnable-security-grid-hm-shah-to-bsf-jawans-676526.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/stir-in-ktaka-cong-after-reddys-resignation-hk-patil-calls-it-warning-bell-for-shivakumar-govt-676535.html Bengaluru June 5  Veteran Congress leader and former Karnataka Minister HK Patil said on Friday that Ramalinga Reddys resignation was a warning bell for the Shivakumar government Referring to reports in the media he said he had seen the news about Reddyâs resignation and later spoke to him over the phoneSpeaking to the media in Bengaluru Patil said Ramalinga Reddy is his friend and that he had personally contacted him to understand the situation He said Reddy had conveyed his views during the conversation and urged that the leadership should take immediate attention to the matterPatil later posted on X I request my friend Sri Ramalinga Reddy again to reconsider his stand in larger interest of party His resignation is a massive wake up call I urge the relevant leaders to bestow their serious attention to resolve this matter justlyHK Patil one of the seniormost leaders and a close associate of Siddaramaiah has not been chosen for the council of ministers who took oath with Chief Minister DK Shivakumar He has said that he was hopeful of making it to the cabinet in the second phase Former Minister KN Rajanna responding to the developments in Madhugiri town said the allocation of portfolios has been a matter of discussion and added that Ramalinga Reddyâs resignation issue is already âold newsâ He said the media should focus on fresh developmentsRajanna also questioned certain portfolio allocations asking why Eshwar Khandre had not been given the Forest Ministry that he earlier held during the Siddaramaiahled government He further asked why G Parameshwara had been given the Revenue portfolio instead of Home which he had handled earlierHe said opportunities are given based on timing and circumstances and added that whichever responsibility is assigned leaders must work in the interest of the people and deliver effective administrative performanceWhen asked about Ramalinga Reddyâs resignation Rajanna reiterated that it was old news and advised journalists to ask about any new developmentResponding to a question on whether the âtroubleshooter is now facing troubleâ in a reference to CM Shivakumar Rajanna said âWhich troubleshooter are you referring to It is the media that created that imageâMinister Eshwar Khandre said that party leaders would speak to Ramalinga Reddy and expressed confidence that he would withdraw his resignationMeanwhile Minister Priyank Kharge said that Ramalinga Reddyâs services were important for the party and the state He added that whatever the issue the party high command would resolve itVeteran Congress MLA RV Deshpande said that Reddy is a good person and described the matter as an internal issue that would be resolved within the party IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/stir-in-ktaka-cong-after-reddys-resignation-hk-patil-calls-it-warning-bell-for-shivakumar-govt-676535.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/common-man-in-search-of-good-politics-annamalais-new-x-profile-after-quitting-bjp-676538.html Chennai June 5 Moments after declaring his formal exit from the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP K Annamalai sought to rebrand himself as a âcommon citizenâ aspiring to bring decisive and transformational change in Tamil Naduâs Dravidiandominated politics Annamalai having emerged as the most popular face of BJP in the runup to Assembly elections updated his profile on X and described himself as âA common man in search of good politicsâThe copturnedpolitician has made it clear that he will dissociate from the conventional politics of the state and will rather focus on leading a movement backed by people a move that will âclean upâ casteentrenched politics in the state and also challenge the dominance of Dravidian ideology which has remained prevalent for over five decadesDuring his policing career he earned the epithet of Singham owing to his unique style and hopes to replicate the same on the political battlefieldSome signs of this deeply harboured desire were visible during his sixyear stint with the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP when he undertook aggressive campaigns to expand the partyâs footprint in a state traditionally dominated by Dravidian parties for nearly five decadesAnnamalai in his resignation letter to the BJP high command also spoke out about the dichotomy between the common man and the elite in politics and stated that he wanted to change this notionâI wanted to change the notion that politics is a path only for the elite and a select few not for the common man Iâm extremely thankful to the BJP leadership for trusting a very young and raw me with great responsibility and leadership positionsâ read excerpts from his resignation letterHe also stated that the people of Tamil Nadu have been fatigued by the general political discourse for many decades and yearned for changeâSome positive change happened in the past decade but they couldnât hold their groundâ he notedWith his formal exit from the BJP the newbie politician will go solo in steering a campaign based on the peoples power hoping to bring âmajor disruptionâ in the stateâs entrenched political systemAnnamalaiâs âcommon manâ pitch is expected to resonate with the public at large an experiment attempted in other states before however how this will pan out in the absence of any organised structure and welloiled party machinery is yet to be seen IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/common-man-in-search-of-good-politics-annamalais-new-x-profile-after-quitting-bjp-676538.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/namo-oxygen-parks-open-delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-vows-plantation-of-15-lakh-saplings-676557.html New Delhi June 5 IANS Inaugurating 18 Namo Oxygen Parks Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced plans to plant more than 15 lakh saplings and hit out at the previous governments for not taking serious measures to improving the citys environmentnbspShe jointly inaugurated the Namo Oxygen Parks with Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and launched a series of environmental initiatives under the nationwide campaign Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam on the occasion of World Environment Day 2026 a statement saidUnion Minister Yadav said the 18 Namo Oxygen Parks have been developed and inaugurated in Delhi to serve as urban green lungs that improve air quality enhance biodiversity and provide recreational spaces for citizensnbspChief Minister Gupta called upon citizens to join the green drive to plant 15 saplings in a longterm sustained mannernbspShe suggested creation of local caretaking committees to nurture the saplings so that these grow into trees that clean the environmentShe said the Delhi government is just over a year old and during this period Prime Minister Narendra Modi Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav have given valuable guidance on combating pollutionnbspThe event held at Namo Oxygen Park in Maidangarhi marked a significant step towards strengthening urban greening improving air quality and promoting communityled environmental stewardship in the National Capital Territory a statement saidIn a message on social media platform X Chief Minister Gupta said On the occasion of World Environment Day in the dignified presence of the Union Minister Bhupender Yadav ji the Mega Plantation Drive was inaugurated and 18 Namo Oxygen Parks were dedicated to the residents of DelhinbspI urge all Delhi residents to join the esteemed Prime Minister narendramodijis One Tree in the Name of Mother campaign plant a sapling care for it and become a part of the Green Delhi Mission she addedIn another video message the Chief Minister said that this year the Delhi government will take proactive measures to counter pollution including walltowall carpeting of all the roads to check dust cloudsnbspEarlier Union Minister Yadav said that the Delhi government in coordination with the Commission for Air Quality Management CAQM is taking active measures to address major sources of air pollution including road dust vehicular emissions and industrial pollutionHe added that these measures include installation of Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems deployment of Air Pollution Control Devices mechanised deep cleaning of roads and accelerated transition towards electric mobilitynbspThe Union Minister noted that urban greening initiatives are being undertaken across the country through the development of Namo Vans and similar ecological assets https://dailyworld.in/national/namo-oxygen-parks-open-delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-vows-plantation-of-15-lakh-saplings-676557.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rbi-keeps-repo-rate-unchanged-at-525-pc-maintains-neutral-stance-676304.html Mumbai June 5 The Reserve Bank of Indiaâs RBI Monetary Policy Committee MPC on Friday unanimously decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 525 per cent in line with the expectations from economists The Standing Deposit Facility SDF rate was set at 5 per cent while the Marginal Standing Facility MSF rate and the bank rate stood at 55 per centAnnouncing the decision of the second bimonthly monetary policy meeting for FY27 held from June 3June 5 RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the MPC had undertaken a detailed assessment of evolving macroeconomic and financial conditions before voting unanimously to leave the policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility LAF unchanged at 525 per centMalhotra said while the economy remains resilient incipient stress in certain segments are there and there are considerable risks surrounding both inflation and growth assessments The RBI revised its real GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 66 per cent down from the earlier projection of 69 per cent reflecting the impact of heightened global uncertainty geopolitical tensions supply chain disruptions and rising energy prices The governor also expressed confidence that services exports will remain resilient despite global uncertainties and highlighted that the government has taken measures to help the economy cope with external shocksHe said external factors continue to pose downside risks to the growth outlook amid elevated geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty On the inflation front he noted that fuel inflation remained muted in March and April while core inflation was stable at 37 per cent during the two monthsOn inflation the governor said CPI inflation remains low at present though baseline projections indicate that inflation could move closer to the upper tolerance band in the third quarter He cautioned that the outlook remains clouded by the forecast of a subnormal monsoon and the possible emergence of El Nino conditionsThe RBI governor also said that private consumption remains supportive of growth aided by resilient discretionary spending while merchandise exports have continued to register growth despite the ongoing geopolitical conflict However he noted that the impact of rising cost pressures is becoming increasingly visible across sectors IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rbi-keeps-repo-rate-unchanged-at-525-pc-maintains-neutral-stance-676304.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/idc-hosts-exhibition-on-banned-books-sparks-debate-on-freedom-of-expression-676565.html DW Bureau Chandigarh June 5nbsp The Institute for Development and Communication IDC Chandigarh on Thursday inaugurated a weeklong exhibition titled Bounded Ideas showcasing books that have faced bans in India and encouraging discussions on freedom of expression dissent and intellectual inquiryOrganised under IDCs Thinkers Collective initiative the exhibition features nearly 100 framed book covers accompanied by contextual notes explaining the political and social circumstances that led to their prohibitionThe exhibition was inaugurated by Manraj Grewal Resident Editor of The Indian Express who said that books continue to face restrictions across the world because ideas often challenge established beliefs and power structuresAcross the world books are getting banned even today This reflects how some people remain fearful of ideas that refuse to serve their interests The exhibition provokes us to think and reminds us that thoughts can never be caged Grewal saidThe exhibition includes books spanning diverse themes and geographies such as VS Naipaulsnbsp An Area of Darkness Salman Rushdiesnbsp The Satanic Verses Arthur Koestlersnbsp The Lotus and the Robot Greville Wynnesnbsp The Man from Moscow and Hansda Sowvendra Shekharsnbsp The Adivasi Will Not DanceCurated by Dr Srishti Chauhan Assistant Professor at IDCs Centre for Gender Studies the exhibition seeks to move beyond the label of banned and explore broader questions of morality nationalism dissent and artistic freedomWhat changes over time is often the threshold of fear what the state and society believe a book is capable of generating triggering or altering at a particular historical moment Dr Chauhan saidShe added that the exhibition encourages viewers to examine how books become sites of contestation and to reflect on who decides what is considered offensive dangerous or permissibleSpeaking at the inauguration Dr Pramod Kumar Chairperson of IDC and the force behind the Thinkers Collective initiative emphasised the need for research institutions and think tanks to remain connected to contemporary social debatesThink tanks and research centres must not become islands They need to engage with contemporary narratives in ways that connect not only with scholars but with society at large Diverse ideas must be debated and this exhibition encourages reflection while cautioning against hasty reactions he saidThe exhibition is open to the public and marks the first in a series of publicengagement initiatives planned by the Thinkers Collective in the coming monthsDr Chauhan will also conduct informal interactions with visitors twice daily from 12 noon to 1230 pm and from 330 pm to 4 pm throughout the exhibitionThe inaugural event was attended by bureaucrats former judges scholars students and citizens from across the region https://dailyworld.in/national/idc-hosts-exhibition-on-banned-books-sparks-debate-on-freedom-of-expression-676565.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/flash-floods-after-cloudburst-in-jampks-reasi-many-houses-inundated-schools-shut-in-kishtwar-676319.html Jammu June 5 A cloudburst has hit a village in Jammu and Kashmirâs Reasi district following which authorities closed schools in Kishtwar district due to adverse weather on Friday Officials said many houses were damaged after a cloudburst late Thursday evening triggered flash floods in the hilly Bathoi area of Reasi district This is the 5th cloudburst in Jammu region in past three daysFour cloudbursts were reported in three districts Doda Kishtwar and Poonch on Tuesday triggering flash floods and road blockades in several areas though no loss of life was reportedThe cloudburst struck the Bathoi area in Mahore subdivision sending a sudden surge of water and debris into residential localitiesThe flash floods inundated several houses damaging household belongings and causing panic among residents they saidOfficials said local administration and rescue teams rushed to the affected area and launched relief and restoration operationsDistrict Development Commissioner DDC Reasi said the cloudburst led to water and debris entering a number of houses in the villageLt Governor Manoj Sinha said on X âSpoke with the DC Reasi to assess the situation following a cloudburst at Village BathoiâHe said that while several houses had suffered damage fortunately no casualties were reportedâI have directed the DC to immediately provide relief and assistance to the affected familiesâ the LG saidOfficials said traffic on the road near Jamlan bridge was temporarily suspended due to a rise in the water level following heavy flow of rainwater and debrisThe administration has appealed to residents to remain vigilant and contact local authorities in case of any emergencyRelief operations were continuing and the situation was stated to be under controlMeanwhile authorities in Kishtwar district ordered closure of schools in the district for the dayAn order issued by the chief education officer Kishtwar said âIn view of the adverse weather conditions prevailing across District Kishtwar including continuous rainfall slippery road conditions and the possibility of shooting stones which pose a serious threat to the safety and wellbeing of students and staff and in compliance with the directions of the District Administration it is hereby ordered that all Government and Private Schools in District Kishtwar shall remain closed for today ie 05062026 However schools falling within the Kishtwar City area from Malipeth to Cherhar shall remain open This order shall come into force with immediate effect IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/flash-floods-after-cloudburst-in-jampks-reasi-many-houses-inundated-schools-shut-in-kishtwar-676319.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/former-andhra-mla-arrested-in-land-grab-case-in-hyderabad-676582.html Hyderabad June 5 Cyberabad Police have arrested former MLA from Andhra Pradesh Bolla Brahma Naidu in a case relating to the alleged conspiracy to grab prime government land worth about Rs 1000 crore The YSR Congress Party YSRCP leader the main accused in the case who was allegedly absconding has been arrested in Kancheepuram in Tamil NaduIt came a day after the Telangana High Court rejected Naiduâs petition seeking anticipatory bailAccording to police the case concerns an alleged attempt to encroach upon 10acre government land in Survey No 18 of Gandipet and to regularise it by creating and using forged Government Orders GOs fake revenue records and other fabricated documentsThe case was registered on May 23 at Narsingi Police Station on a complaint lodged by Gandipet tahsildar N Srinivas ReddyNarsinghi Police and Cyberabad Police Economic Offences Wing have so far arrested some accused as part of the investigation into the case Among them were Nimmal family members Radhakrishna and his driver Prabheen KumarAccording to the evidence collected during the investigation Bolla Brahma Naidu Bolla Ramesh Radhakrishna and Nimmal family members conspired to create fake government orders falsified official documents and forged records to illegally acquire government landAccording to the details that came to light during the investigation it was found that Brahma Naidu had made financial transactions of about Rs 12 crore as part of this conspiracy The investigation revealed that Rs 4 crore was paid to Nimmals family members Rs 4 crore to Radhakrishna and another Rs 4 crore to other related persons These funds were found to have been used to create illegal land rights through fake government permits and false documentsAccording to police Telangana High Court rejected Brahma Naiduâs bail plea considering the seriousness of the case the stage of investigation and prima facie evidenceSubsequently the absconding main accused Bolla Brahma Naidu was identified and arrested on Friday in the Kancheepuram area of Tamil Nadu as part of joint operations by Narsinghi Police and Cyberabad EoW Police the police said in a release on FridayBrahma Naidu is currently in police custody and will be produced before the Honble Court as per legal procedure it saidInvestigations are continuing into financial transactions related to the case fabrication of forged documents misappropriation of names and signatures of government officials as well as the roles of other persons involved in the conspiracy IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/former-andhra-mla-arrested-in-land-grab-case-in-hyderabad-676582.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/himachal-cm-launches-first-phase-of-chinar-plantation-drive-676583.html Shimla June 5 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Friday launched the first phase of the Chinar plantation drive from his official residence Oak Over here on the occasion of World Environment Day The initiative aims to enhance green cover and promote greater public awareness about environmental conservationKnown for its majestic appearance dense shade and ecological significance the Chinar tree is wellsuited to Shimlaâs climatic conditionsOn the occasion of World Environment Day the Chief Minister also released four publications related to forestry environmental management and ecotourismThese were Van Bodh a field handbook prepared for frontline forest personnel Environmental Management and Regulations authored by head of Forest Force Dr Sanjay Sood Forestry Projects Forest Conservation Livelihood Improvement and Integrated Development highlighting works being undertaken under the JICA KfW and IDP projects and a Coffee Table Book on 75 Ecotourism Sites of Himachal Pradesh showcasing the stateâs prominent ecotourism destinationsAddressing the gathering Chief Minister Sukhu said that these publications would serve as valuable resources for forest officials and staff researchers policymakers and all those interested in environmental conservationHe expressed confidence that the books would contribute to expanding knowledge and awareness in the fields of forest management biodiversity conservation and ecotourismHe said the younger generation has a pivotal role to play in environmental conservationDescribing the youth as the future of the nation he urged them to take the lead in protecting and preserving the environment and contribute actively towards building a greener and more sustainable futureHe also presented saplings to students of a Shimla government school and Children of the State as part of the World Environment Day celebrationsMLAs Vinod Sultanpuri Sudarshan Babloo and Hardeep Bawa local Mayor Surinder Chauhan ViceChairman of the HP State Forest Development Corporation KS Khachi General Secretary of the state Congress Vinod Zinta Chief Secretary KK Pant Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Sanjay Sood and other dignitaries were present on the occasion IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/himachal-cm-launches-first-phase-of-chinar-plantation-drive-676583.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/election-officials-trained-on-it-modules-for-electoral-roll-revision-676594.html DW Bureau Chandigarh June 5 A training programme on Information Technology IT modules for the Special Intensive Revision SIR 2026 of electoral rolls was organised here on Friday for election officials and technical functionaries from Punjab Haryana and the Union Territory of ChandigarhThe programme was conducted by the Election Commission of India ECI to familiarise officials with the IT systems and software applications being used during the ongoing electoral roll revision exerciseThe training aimed to ensure uniform implementation of procedures enhance IT preparedness and facilitate the efficient conduct of the revision processChief Electoral Officer CEO Punjab Anindita Mitra said the Special Intensive Revision is an important exercise to ensure that electoral rolls remain accurate inclusive and updated She stressed the importance of trained personnel and effective use of technology in maintaining the integrity and transparency of the electoral processThe technical sessions were conducted by senior officers and IT experts from the Election Commission of India Among those leading the sessions was Dr Seema Khanna along with a team of technical administratorsMitra reiterated the commitment of the states election machinery to carry out the Special Intensive Revision in a professional transparent and citizencentric manner in accordance with ECI guidelines https://dailyworld.in/national/election-officials-trained-on-it-modules-for-electoral-roll-revision-676594.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-inaugurates-lays-foundation-of-development-projects-worth-rs-18-800-crore-in-surat-676600.html Surat June 5 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth around Rs 18800 crore in Surat marking one of the largest infrastructure investment programmes undertaken in the city in recent yearsnbspThe projects span key sectors including transport connectivity industrial infrastructure power distribution healthcare and urban development aimed at strengthening Surats role as a major economic and industrial hub in GujaratAccording to official details released by the Prime Ministers Office the Prime Minister dedicated to the nation key packages of the eightlane accesscontrolled VadodaraMumbai Expressway which are expected to significantly improve highspeed connectivity between Gujarat and Maharashtra and enhance logistics efficiency across western IndianbspHe also laid the foundation stone for the fourlaning of critical sections of National Highway56 a project designed to improve road connectivity across tribal regions and enhance access towards the Statue of Unity corridorIn the industrial and utilities segment the Prime Minister inaugurated and dedicated multiple infrastructure projects including power transmission expansion systems aimed at strengthening Gujarats interstate electricity evacuation capacity under national grid improvementsnbspHealthcare infrastructure in Surat also received a major boost with the inauguration of a 200bed Employees State Insurance Corporation ESIC hospitalThe facility is designed to provide secondary healthcare services including emergency and trauma care diagnostic support and specialised treatment services for workers and their familiesnbspThe Prime Minister also reviewed and launched several industrial and urban infrastructure initiatives in the Surat region including developments linked to petroleum chemicals petrochemical investment regions and industrial estates aimed at improving operational efficiency and environmental compliance systemsDuring the visit Prime Minister Modi also undertook a review of ongoing industrial operations at Hazira in Surat district a key industrial and defence manufacturing hub that hosts largescale engineering and production facilitiesnbspHazira has emerged as a strategic industrial zone in Indias manufacturing ecosystem particularly in heavy engineering and defence production and has been a focal point of recent infrastructure expansion and industrial capacity upgradesThe visit forms part of a broader Gujarat and Union Territory tour that also includes development programmes in Daman and Lakshadweeplinked infrastructure projects with total investment commitments across regions exceeding Rs 20000 crorenbspThe Surat projects are expected to contribute to longterm improvements in urban mobility industrial output power reliability and healthcare access reinforcing the citys position as a key node in Indias western economic corridorIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-inaugurates-lays-foundation-of-development-projects-worth-rs-18-800-crore-in-surat-676600.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/1st-world-yogasana-sports-championship-to-be-hosted-in-ahmedabad-today-pm-modi-to-attend-virtually-676115.html Ahmedabad June 4 The 1st World Yogasana Sports Championship will take place in Gujarats Ahmedabad starting Thursday Hosted at the EKA Arena the event brings together 400 athletes from more than 60 countries to compete in traditional artistic rhythmic pairs and team Yogasana eventsThe fiveday event June 48 will bring together participants from countries including the United States Ghana Kenya Malaysia Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan marking the first global championship for Yogasana as a competitive sportEarlier on Wednesday Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X and said Yoga is gaining tremendous popularity across the world Tomorrow on 4th June a very special competition the 1st World Yogasana Sports Championship 2026 commences in Ahmedabad This platform has brought together Yoga enthusiasts from around the world It is a significant milestone on the global sporting roadmap for Yogasana I will be joining the event via technology as well at around 640 PM tomorrow evening My compliments to those who have organised such an innovative event and best wishes to all taking part he addedSupported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports the Ministry of Ayush the Sports Authority of India SAI the Sports Authority of Gujarat Gujarat Tourism and the Gujarat Yogasana Sports Association the championship is being seen as an important milestone in the effort to establish Yogasana as an internationally recognised sporting disciplineHosts India will field a 122member contingent Athletes will compete across six age categories SubJunior 10 to 14 years Junior 14 to 18 years Senior 18 to 28 years Senior A 28 to 35 years Senior B 35 to 45 years and Senior C 45 to 55 years for both men and womenThe competition will feature individual events artistic events and traditional group categories The organisers will also introduce an electronic scoring system at the global level for the first time aimed at improving transparency and consistency in judgingThe championship will be overseen by 32 international judges and 51 national judgesSpeaking ahead of the event Yogasana Bharat president Udit Sheth said the championship would provide a major platform for athletes and help take Yogasana to a wider global audienceDelighted to see us hosting this pioneering World Yogasana Championship at Eka Arena Ahmedabad with 60plus countries Itâs a fantastic platform for the Indian national team and to take Yogasana sport to the world perhaps Indiaâs greatest contribution to the world of sports Sheth saidWorld Yogasana general secretary Dr Jaideep Arya described the event as a landmark moment for the disciplineThe World Yogasana Championship is more than a competition it is a defining moment in the evolution of Yogasana as a global sport For the first time athletes from more than 60 countries will come together on one stage to demonstrate the athleticism discipline and artistry that Yogasana represents he saidThe championship will begin with an opening ceremony on Wednesday The competition will be broadcast live on Doordarshan from 9 am to 9 pm daily and streamed on the broadcasters YouTube channel from June 4 to 8 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/1st-world-yogasana-sports-championship-to-be-hosted-in-ahmedabad-today-pm-modi-to-attend-virtually-676115.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-ncr-braces-for-rainy-spell-as-monsoon-advances-towards-india-676117.html New Delhi June 4 DelhiNCR is likely to witness a prolonged spell of wet and unsettled weather through Friday with forecasts indicating intermittent rainfall thunderstorms lightning and strong winds The changing weather pattern is likely to provide relief from intense summer heat keeping temperatures below the seasonal average during the first week of June According to the India Meteorological Department IMD the national capital will experience partly cloudy to generally cloudy skies over the next few days A yellow alert has been issued for Thursday and Friday warning of light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms lightning and gusty winds Wind speeds are expected to reach 4050 kmph with occasional gusts touching 60 kmphAlthough no weather alert has been announced for Saturday similar atmospheric conditions are likely to continue Meteorologists have attributed the expected rainfall to normal premonsoon activity which typically influences northern India during JuneThe anticipated showers are expected to prevent temperatures from crossing the 40degree Celsius mark for at least the next six days Weather officials predict that daytime temperatures will remain between 36 degrees Celsius and 39 degrees Celsius during the opening week of the month offering residents a coolerthanusual start to June Historically average maximum temperatures during the first nine days of June hover around 40 degrees CelsiusRecent observations from Safdarjung the cityâs primary weather station reflected this trend The station recorded a maximum temperature of 391 degrees Celsius slightly below the seasonal norm The minimum temperature stood at 274 degrees Celsius marginally above averageMeanwhile the southwest monsoon will reach Kerala on Thursday marking the commencement of Indiaâs annual fourmonth rainy season The arrival of the monsoon is a major meteorological milestone as it plays a vital role in supporting agriculture replenishing water reservoirs and sustaining economic activity across the countryThe IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across several regions including Kerala and Coastal Karnataka where heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected in the coming days Weather systems active over the Arabian Sea Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas are creating favourable conditions for rainfall across large parts of southern eastern northeastern and northwestern IndiaThe advancement of the monsoon is being closely monitored as its progress influences farming operations water availability and overall weather patterns nationwide As southern states receive the seasonâs first substantial rains northern regions such as DelhiNCR are also likely to benefit from increased moisture and premonsoon showers IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-ncr-braces-for-rainy-spell-as-monsoon-advances-towards-india-676117.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cbse-receives-over-56-000-re-evaluation-requests-thwarts-major-cyber-attack-676123.html New Delhi June 4 The Central Board of Secondary Education CBSE has reported a massive response to its answersheet verification and reevaluation process with more than 56000 applications submitted by students The Board also revealed that it successfully defended its online systems against a significant cyber attack during the ongoing application period The Board in a statement on X on Wednesday said More than 56000 applications for verification and reevaluation were accepted by 930 pmApart from this a 38 millionpacket denialofservice attack on the website was successfully thwartedOur technical teams are proactively monitoring performance and introducing refinements to deliver a smoother faster and more seamless experience for students said the board in a statementThe online facility for verification of marks and reevaluation of answer scripts became operational on June 2 and will remain available until midnight on June 6 Students seeking a review of their results must submit applications exclusively through the online portal as offline submissions are not being acceptedApplicants are required to pay a fee of Rs 100 per subject for verification and Rs 25 per question for reevaluation To strengthen security and ensure the authenticity of applications CBSE has also introduced Aadhaarbased authentication this yearThe developments come amid continued scrutiny of the Board following concerns surrounding the recently introduced OnScreen Marking OSM systemEarlier this week CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta were transferred after controversy erupted over alleged irregularities linked to the digital evaluation processThe government has since constituted a onemember inquiry committee headed by S Radha Chauhan Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission to examine the procurement and implementation of OSM services The panel has been tasked with submitting its findings to the Department of Personnel and Training within one monthThe controversy has involved complaints ranging from answersheet mixups and marking discrepancies to grade allocation errors The issue also gained attention after Class 12 student Sarthak Sidhant presented his observations on the OSM system before a parliamentary panel on education drawing appreciation from committee members IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cbse-receives-over-56-000-re-evaluation-requests-thwarts-major-cyber-attack-676123.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-police-arrest-four-drug-peddlers-in-sopore-recover-psychotropic-capsules-676125.html Srinagar June 4 The police in Jammu and Kashmirâs Sopore town said on Thursday that they have arrested four drug peddlers and recovered codeine bottles and psychotropic capsules The police statement said that in a major breakthrough under the ongoing 100Day Nasha Mukt Jammu amp Kashmir Abhiyaan Sopore Police achieved significant success against drug trafficking networks by arresting four drug peddlers in two separate operations and recovering a large quantity of narcotic and psychotropic substancesIn the first operation a police party of Police Station Sopore while conducting patrolling in the Badambagh area noticed three suspicious persons carrying bags and moving along a link roadOn noticing the police party the suspects attempted to flee into nearby orchards but were tactfully apprehended During their search police recovered a total of 150 bottles of Codeinebased syrup from their possessionThe accused have been identified as Irfan Ahmad Peer son of Khursheed Ahmad Peer a resident of Badambagh Ajaz Ahmad Mattoo son of Gh Nabi Mattoo resident of Badambagh and Umer Zahoor Najar son of Zahoor Ahmad Najar resident of BadambaghAccordingly FIR No 1322026 under Sections 82229 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Sopore and investigation has been taken up to ascertain the source and intended distribution networkIn another operation during routine night checking at SangramaSeer Crossing the naka party of Police Post Putkha intercepted one suspicious person identified as Majid Ashraf Khan son of Mohammad Ashraf Khan a resident of Peth SeerDuring his personal search police recovered SpasmoProxyvon Plus capsules from his possession In this connection FIR No 882026 under Section 822 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Tarzoo and further investigation is in progressThese backtoback operations reflect the intensified antidrug campaign being undertaken by Sopore Police to dismantle narcotics networks and prevent the spread of drugs among the youth said the officialsSopore Police reiterated its zerotolerance policy against drug trafficking and warned all drug peddlers that strict legal action shall continue under the NDPS Act The public is urged to cooperate with the police and share information regarding drugrelated activities to help build a safer healthier and drugfree society the officials added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-police-arrest-four-drug-peddlers-in-sopore-recover-psychotropic-capsules-676125.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nia-raids-ex-trinamool-mla-saokat-mollas-residence-in-bengals-south-24-parganas-676131.html Kolkata June 4 The National Investigation Agency NIA on Thursday raided the house of former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla in South 24 Parganas district NIA officials went to Saokats house in Jibantala village in ââthe Canning block of the district The search operation began in the presence of a large number of Central force personnel The investigators are also searching the party office adjacent to Saokats houseHowever it was initially reported that Saokat was not at home at the time of the raid The investigators were questioning his son Imran Molla Saokats wife and daughter were also in the houseAccording to NIA sources the search operation is in connection with the investigation into the bomb blast incident in the South Bamunia area in the same districtThe blast occurred a few days before the state Assembly elections in which one person died and several others were injuredNawsad Siddiquis party Indian Secular Front ISF had demanded an NIA investigation into the incident Later the NIA took over the responsibility of the investigation As part of the probe the NIA was conducting the raid at Saokats house and his party office Sources said that Saokat fled the house before NIA officers came for the raidMore details are awaitedEarlier the NIA had arrested several people including Trinamool leader Wahidul Islam in the investigation of the bomb blastSaokat is a former Trinamool MLA from Canning Purba constituency He was elected from this constituency twice in a row in 2016 and 2021He contested the 2026 Assembly election from the Bhangar constituency in South 24 Parganas district but lost to ISF candidate Nawsad Since then he has not been seen much in public However on Wednesday after Ritabrata Banerjee was recognised as the Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly Saokat went to the Assembly and met him He is known to be close to Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee and helped him gain ground in South 24 Parganas district as a party strongman IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nia-raids-ex-trinamool-mla-saokat-mollas-residence-in-bengals-south-24-parganas-676131.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/white-paper-sparks-cm-satheesan-lop-vijayan-face-off-in-kerala-assembly-676146.html Thiruvananthapuram June 4 A sharp exchange erupted between Chief Minister VD Satheesan and Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan in the Assembly on Thursday over the preparation of the White Paper on Keralaâs financial position The confrontation began after Vijayan alleged that the White Paper was not prepared by the Finance Department and was a political documentHis remarks came after CM Satheesan said that several previous White Papers had also carried political dimensionsVijayan said the government had no right to expect the Opposition to follow its approach and alleged that the issue was a violation of proceduresâThis is not about following your policy The question is whether proper procedures were followedâ Vijayan said following which Opposition members raised slogans in the HouseReplying to the Opposition leader Satheesan said Vijayanâs remarks were political in nature and that he had criticised the White Paper without even examining it fullyâThe Opposition leader has a preconceived notion We have our own method of functioningâ Satheesan said and asked Vijayan to first read itEarlier former Finance Minister KN Balagopal had raised objections over the White Paper alleging that official documents had been shared with outsiders for its preparationHe claimed that such a process was against established procedures and that confidential financial information should not have been handled in such a mannerBalagopal said the Finance Department should have prepared the document after taking its officials into confidence and sought a ruling from the SpeakerResponding to the allegations Satheesan said there was no breach of secrecy and that no confidential document had been leakedâThese are all documents available in the public domain The report was prepared under the leadership of the Finance Department and was approved by the Cabinet Expert assistance was taken only for analysisâ the Chief Minister saidSatheesan maintained that the White Paper was an assessment of Keralaâs financial health and not a political documentâThe question before us is what is the actual financial condition of Kerala Many earlier White Papers had political content but this is not a political documentâ he saidThe heated exchange over the White Paper marked the first major confrontation between the government and Opposition during the Assembly session turning the stateâs financial crisis into a political battle IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/white-paper-sparks-cm-satheesan-lop-vijayan-face-off-in-kerala-assembly-676146.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/uttarakhand-police-continues-to-serve-pilgrims-visiting-badrinath-dham-with-dedication-676151.html Chamoli June 4 The Uttarakhand Police administration continues to serve pilgrims visiting Badrinath Dham with dedication commitment and a strong sense of public service Devotees arriving at the revered Himalayan shrine have praised the police personnel for their efficient arrangements security measures and assistance which have helped ensure a smooth and comfortable pilgrimage experience Guided by the motto of Service Security and Convenience police personnel have been working tirelessly to provide a safe orderly and hasslefree darshan experience for pilgrims Authorities have reiterated their commitment to assisting devotees under all circumstances and ensuring that their spiritual journey remains pleasant and memorableSeveral pilgrims expressed their appreciation for the arrangements made at the shrineOne devotee from Dubai said âWe have come here from Dubai and the arrangements are excellent The security measures and queue management are very well organised Everything is being managed smoothly and we truly appreciate the efforts of the police personnel who are working hard to keep everyone safe It has been a wonderful experience People from across India and around the world should visit BadrinathâAnother pilgrim from Madhya Pradesh said âWe have come for the darshan of Lord Badrinath and the arrangements here are very good Everything is well organised We would like to thank the Uttarakhand administration for ensuring a comfortable experience for devoteesâA third devotee shared his experience saying âMy wife fell ill during our visit but the security personnel extended immediate help and support We are very satisfied with the facilities and assistance provided hereâMeanwhile the Char Dham Yatra continues to witness an unprecedented surge in pilgrim arrivals The pilgrimage to Lord Badrinath has set new records this year with the number of devotees crossing the eightlakh mark within just 40 days of the temple openingIn view of the growing footfall the Shri BadrinathKedarnath Temple Committee has introduced a contributionbased system for protocol and VIP darshan A dedicated VIP office has been established at the Neelkanth Rest House near the local police station to streamline the process and reduce disruptions near the temple premises Visitors seeking protocol darshan will be required to obtain a pass before entering the templeAccording to the Temple Committee the initiative has been introduced to minimize inconvenience to ordinary pilgrims while ensuring that the visits of dignitaries remain safe organized and timebound The decision follows recommendations received at the local level and has been implemented under the existing Standard Operating Procedure SOP of the Shri BadrinathKedarnath Temple CommitteeUnder the revised arrangement protocol slips will be issued by the district administration and the Temple Committee based on written recommendations received from the state government A contribution of Rs 1100 per person will be collected for protocol darshan and an official receipt will be issued by the Temple CommitteeLocated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand Badrinath Temple also known as Badrinarayan Temple or Badri Vishal is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in Hinduism Situated amid the majestic Himalayas along the banks of the Alaknanda River the temple attracts lakhs of devotees every year The shrine remains open to pilgrims from May to NovemberBadrinath Dham holds immense religious significance as one of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage sites and is also counted among the 108 Divya Desams revered by followers of Lord Vishnu The temple is believed to have been reestablished by the philosopher and saint Adi Shankaracharya in the 9th centuryThe temple houses a onemetretall black stone idol of Lord Vishnu regarded as one of the eight Swayam Vyakta Kshetras or selfmanifested shrines Its colourful architecture spiritual atmosphere and scenic surroundings add to its grandeur The nearby Tapta Kund a natural hot water spring believed to possess therapeutic properties is another major attraction for pilgrimsVisitors planning a trip between June and September can also witness cultural and religious events such as the BadriKedar Festival and Mata Murti Ka Mela which further enhance the spiritual significance of this sacred Himalayan destination IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/uttarakhand-police-continues-to-serve-pilgrims-visiting-badrinath-dham-with-dedication-676151.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pakistan-banking-on-graffiti-and-propaganda-to-sustain-anti-india-campaign-intel-676154.html New Delhi June 4 Post Operation Sindoor Pakistan has indulged in multiple misadventures in India The idea is to overcome the shame and humiliation that Pakistan especially Field Marshal Asim Munir had endured during the operation that was carried out to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack The infiltrations have virtually dried up and multiple modules have been busted This has forced Islamabad to change track and indulge in soft terror in India An Intelligence Bureau official said that Pakistan apart from focusing on a fake propaganda campaign is now trying to heavily radicalise and recruit youth to carry out a graffiti war in IndiaThe main agenda is to highlight a nonexistent group called the TehreekeTaliban Hindustan TTH The larger idea is to link the TTH to the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan and pass it off as an Indiacreated outfit The official said that the ISI is looking to recruit scores of youth and instruct them to paint graffiti at important locations The graffiti would highlight the TTH and Indiaâs role in its creation The graffiti would also focus on the Kashmir and Khalistan issues with the message that India is an aggressorFurther there would be a heavy emphasis on promoting false narratives about Indiaâs human rights record It is part of the soft terror policy that Pakistan wants to indulge in another official said The idea is to have such graffiti appear at regular intervals across multiple locations The main intention is to set up a narrative against the Narendra Modi government This campaign is not about bombing properties or attacking them with guns This is to attack the mindset of the youth particularly those in colleges who are impressionable Such graffiti could lead to many youth questioning the Indian state and this could lead to protests and violence the official addedOfficials say that the focus of the ISI is on the border states They are looking to recruit youth from these states and instruct them to engage in a graffiti war These youth are paid small sums of money to carry out the job There is a special focus on those youth who are drug addicts the official addedThese people need money and would not think twice before carrying out such tasks Painting graffiti does not look like a heinous crime and this is why such youth end up biting the bait In reality if such graffiti comes up at regular intervals and at various locations such as railway stations college buildings government offices and bus stands it does create a sense of panic This is the larger goal that the ISI wants to achieve in India officials sayAnother official warned that the focus in the months to come would be heavy on amplifying the TTH The official said that while one part of the strategy is to create panic the other is to cover the Pakistan armyâs back In Pakistan the security forces have been facing huge losses at the hands of the TTP They have wreaked havoc on the security forces and this has led to many being on the retreat Asim Munir is also under pressure from his own people about the TTP This led to the creation of a nonexistent group called the TTH and Pakistan wants to pass this off as a subsidiary of the TTPMunir has been aggressively pushing the narrative that the TTP has the backing of the Indian agencies He wants to show that India is the aggressor and hence has unleashed the TTP on Pakistan The same tactic was used in Afghanistan where the Pakistanis accused the Afghan Taliban without proof that the TTP was being backed by them Munir used this as an excuse to go to war with AfghanistanOutfits such as the TTP and Balochistan Liberation Army BLA have not just been detrimental to the Pakistani security forces Several Chinese investments have come under attack and pressure from Beijing is only increasing by the day An official said that all these factors have hurt Pakistan badly and hence it wants to run a fake campaign by indulging in a graffiti war to show that India is behind all the attacks that have taken place in recent monthsMeanwhile the agencies are keeping a close watch on recruitment activities in the bordering states The agencies have managed to bust underworldlinked terror modules several spying rings and also an operation in which solarpowered CCTV cameras were being installed at key locations to allow the ISI live access With these plans failing the ISI hopes it could win the battle against India by indulging in fake narrative campaigns and a graffiti war the official also said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pakistan-banking-on-graffiti-and-propaganda-to-sustain-anti-india-campaign-intel-676154.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/those-after-power-go-with-shivakumar-those-who-want-to-strengthen-party-join-me-ktaka-cong-chief-hariprasad-676157.html Bengaluru June 4 Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee KPCC President BK Hariprasad said on Thursday that those seeking positions and power may align with Chief Minister DK Shivakumar while those focused on strengthening the organisation are welcome to work with him in building the party structure He made the remarks while speaking to the media after meeting Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara in Bengaluru The statements are likely to stir controversy âWhoever wants power let them go behind DK Shivakumar Whoever wants to organise and strengthen the party can come with me Let us share responsibilities and move forward together I will assure party workers of this and stand with themâ Hariprasad saidHe further said that party workers need not be concerned about organisational changes and that he would take responsibility for their welfareâThose who want to strengthen the party can come with us Those who have worked at different levels in the government and organisation should join hands for strengthening the partyâ he addedReferring to the national leadership Hariprasad said senior leaders including Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi have been working to strengthen the organisationâThey are striving to build the party If we want to strengthen their efforts we should also come to the streets and participate in strugglesâ he saidReiterating his earlier point Hariprasad said there was no hidden meaning in his statement and that it should be understood in the context of organisational responsibilitiesâWhoever wants power and posts can go with DK Shivakumar Whoever wants to strengthen the organisation and support the leadership of Sonia Gandhi Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge can come with me There is no hidden meaning in thisâ he clarifiedHe added that the organisational work of the party would be taken forward in an expedited manner and assured party workers that he would stand by them in all situationsThe sources stated that the statements are intended towards former ministers who are indulged in intense lobbying for cabinet posts in the Shivakumar government Meanwhile Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara visited the Sadashivanagar residence of BK Hariprasad who has been appointed as the new President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee and conveyed his congratulations IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/those-after-power-go-with-shivakumar-those-who-want-to-strengthen-party-join-me-ktaka-cong-chief-hariprasad-676157.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/islam-friendly-gym-in-keralas-palakkad-sparks-debate-676160.html Palakkad June 4 A fitness centre at Puthunagaram in Keralas Palakkad has triggered a public debate after announcing that it would be converted into an Islamfriendly gym functioning in accordance with Shariabased guidelines The announcement now deleted initially shared through the Instagram profile of Nawaz Muthu T said the gym which has been operating for the past 15 years would undergo certain changes to introduce a new set of rules for its membersAccording to the announcement the proposed changes include a complete ban on music inside the gym separate workout timings for men and women and a dress code requiring members to ensure that their awrah parts of the body that are required to be covered according to Islamic guidelines remains covered while exercisingThe gym management said men and women would not be allowed to work out together and separate schedules would be arranged to maintain the guidelinesWomen members would be required to wear clothing including hijab that covers the body as per the stated religious requirementsThe move is being described by the management as Keralaâs first Islamfriendly gymThe announcement has attracted widespread attention and intense discussions on social media following which the original video posted on Instagram was removedThe development has triggered reactions from different sections with supporters viewing it as a fitness space aligned with religious preferences while others have raised questions over the nature and scope of such separate facilitiesThe background of the gym owner and further details about the proposed changes are not immediately clearConcerns have also been raised by some sections over whether the centre will remain limited to fitness activities or whether it would introduce any other forms of trainingThe controversy has brought renewed attention to the emergence of specialised fitness spaces based on religious or cultural preferences and the debate over their role in public life IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/islam-friendly-gym-in-keralas-palakkad-sparks-debate-676160.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/imd-issues-yellow-alert-for-9-rajasthan-districts-rain-thunderstorms-likely-676162.html Jaipur June 4 The Meteorological Centre Jaipur on Thursday issued a weather alert for several districts of Rajasthan warning of rain thunderstorms and strong winds over the next three hours A yellow alert has been sounded for Bikaner Sri Ganganagar Hanumangarh Bhilwara Bundi Kota Baran Jhalawar and Chittorgarh districts According to the India Meteorological Department IMD these areas are likely to witness light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm activity while wind speeds may touch 30 to 40 kmphThe department has advised residents particularly those in open areas to remain cautious during the weather activity While the sudden change is expected to bring relief from the prevailing heat strong winds and lightning could pose risks in vulnerable locationsMeteorologists have attributed the changing weather conditions to an active western disturbance affecting the regionThe system is expected to trigger widespread thunderstorm and rainfall activity across several parts of Rajasthan over the coming daysAccording to the latest forecast weather conditions are likely to remain unstable from June 4 onwards with the possibility of strong thunderstorms rain and isolated hailstorms in parts of the Bikaner Jodhpur Jaipur Bharatpur Ajmer Udaipur and Kota divisionsDuring this period winds may strengthen further reaching speeds of 60â70 kmph in some areas Moderate to heavy rainfall is also expected in several districts while isolated pockets of eastern Rajasthan could witness hailstorm activity The anticipated spell of rain and cloud cover is expected to bring a noticeable drop in temperatures across the stateThe Meteorological Department has indicated that maximum temperatures in most regions are likely to remain below 43 degree Celsius over the next week offering relief from severe heat and heatwave conditionsAccording to the departments daily forecast rainfall activity is likely at several places in the Jaipur Udaipur Ajmer Bharatpur and Kota divisions on June 5â6Light rainfall is also possible in parts of the Bikaner division from June 5â6 Further isolated rain activity may continue in parts of Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions on June 7Also on June 8â9 weather conditions are expected to turn largely dry across the stateThe Meteorological Department has advised farmers motorists and the general public to remain alert during thunderstorms squalls and hailstorm activityWhile the rainfall may benefit preparations for the upcoming Kharif season strong winds and hail could pose a risk to standing crops and infrastructure in some areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/imd-issues-yellow-alert-for-9-rajasthan-districts-rain-thunderstorms-likely-676162.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-closes-wfi-plea-against-vinesh-phogats-asian-games-trials-participation-676165.html New Delhi June 4 IANS The Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of as infructuous the Wrestling Federation of Indias WFI plea challenging a Delhi High Court order that had allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trialsnbspA Bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Aravind Kumar closed the proceedings after noting that the selection trials which formed the subject matter of the dispute were already overThe apex court clarified that the closure of the case should not be construed as an endorsement of the Delhi High Courts observations against the WFI In view of subsequent developments this SLP is rendered infructuous This Court will not be taken as having reiterated the findings and observations of the High Court The issues are kept open the Justice Narasimhaled Bench said while disposing of the matterDuring the hearing senior advocate DN Goburdhun appearing for the WFI urged the top court to expunge certain observations made by the High Court against the federation while granting interim relief to PhogatThe senior counsel contended that the Delhi High Court had made adverse remarks against the WFI including observations suggesting mala fides on the federations part and argued that those findings could prejudice proceedings pending before a singlejudge Bench of the High CourtGoburdhun submitted that although Phogat had been permitted to participate in the trials the observations contained in the High Courts order particularly from paragraph 31 onwards ought to be deleted as the matter remains pending before the High Court However the Justice Narasimhaled Bench declined to expunge the adverse observations and proceeded to close the proceedings while making it clear that its order should not be read as affirming the findings recorded by the Delhi High CourtThe matter reached the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court permitted Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials despite her not fulfilling the eligibility requirements under the WFIs revised selection policyIn an interim order passed last month a Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia had allowed Phogat to participate in the trials observing that motherhood could not be treated as a ground for exclusion from professional opportunitiesThe Delhi High Court had prima facie held that the WFIs policy framework failed to adequately account for the wrestlers maternityrelated break and postpartum recovery period Subsequently the Supreme Court while entertaining the WFIs appeal had permitted Phogat to participate in the selection trials held on May 30 and 31 even as it expressed reservations over certain observations made by the Delhi High Court at the interim stage and flagged issues relating to the wrestlers antidoping obligationsPhogats comeback bid however ended in disappointment at the selection trials held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi Competing in the womens 53kg category after the WFI revised its initial decision restricting her to the 50kg division she lost 46 to Meenakshi Goyat in the semifinals and failed to qualify for the Asian Games 2026 in AichiNagoya JapanIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-closes-wfi-plea-against-vinesh-phogats-asian-games-trials-participation-676165.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-police-identify-nine-of-12-foreigners-killed-in-malviya-nagar-fire-676166.html New Delhi June 4 IANS The Delhi Police have identified nine of the 12 foreign nationals who lost their lives in the Malviya Nagar fire incidentnbspTwentyone people died in the tragic fire at the Hotel Flourish Stays in Malviya Nagar Of these 21 nine were Indians while 12 were foreigners from countries such as Bangladesh Liberia Nigeria and MozambiquenbspThe Delhi Police have sent a list of all foreign nationals to the Ministry of External Affairs to assist in the repatriation of their bodies to their home countries according to the officialsThe identification of these foreign nationals was based on the passports found at the scene of the incidentnbspThe police have completed DNA profiling for all the foreign nationals involved This profiling was conducted after receiving permission from the embassies of their respective countriesnbspOfficials further stated that postmortem examinations on the bodies of all foreign nationals were performed with authorisation from their respective embassiesThe blaze affected the basement ground floor and the other 5 floors of the building with heat and smoke damage while an investigation into the incident is ongoing according to the Delhi Fire ServicesnbspThe fire erupted during the early morning hours and quickly spread through several levels of the multistorey buildingnbspnbspRescue teams managed to evacuate 47 people from the building while 26 injured individuals continue to receive treatment at various hospitals across the citynbspMeanwhile the Delhi Police have arrested Lavkesh Bajaj the owner of the hotel building where the fatal fire broke out on Wednesday Bajaj was taken into custody hours after authorities launched a search operation to trace him and his wife against whom a Look Out Circular LOC had earlier been issuedThe arrest comes as investigators probe alleged safety violations regulatory lapses and possible negligence that may have contributed to the scale of the tragedy Authorities are examining whether mandatory fire safety measures were in place and whether the property was operating in accordance with legal requirementsThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi MCD currently governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP has also assured strict action against those found responsiblenbspAccording to officials action against those found guilty is expected within a week of the reports submissionnbspPolice have registered a case under provisions related to culpable homicide and other relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS Investigators are focusing on allegations that serious negligence and violations of safety regulations may have played a role in the high casualty countIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-police-identify-nine-of-12-foreigners-killed-in-malviya-nagar-fire-676166.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nec-plenary-session-begins-in-shillong-amit-shah-chairs-key-meeting-676167.html Shillong June 4 IANS The 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council commenced in Shillong Meghalaya on Thursday with Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairing the highlevel meeting attended by chief ministers governors and senior officials from across the eight northeastern statesnbspThe plenary session being held at the State Convention Centre in Shillong is focusing on key issues related to regional development connectivity infrastructure investment tourism power education and interstate cooperation in the NortheastAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a photograph from the meeting on the social media platform X describing HM Shah as the Architect of Peace in modern IndiaIn his post CM Sarma wrote Team North East with the Architect of Peace in modern India Adarniya Amit Shah ji the Chairman of North Eastern Council 73rd Plenary of NEC ShillongThe meeting brings together the chief ministers and governors of Assam Meghalaya Arunachal Pradesh Nagaland Manipur Mizoram Tripura and Sikkim to deliberate on developmental priorities and review the progress of ongoing projects in the regionOfficials said the plenary is expected to discuss strategies for accelerating economic growth improving connectivity and strengthening coordination among the northeastern statesThe council is also likely to review recommendations submitted by various sectorspecific task forces constituted to identify growth opportunities and address developmental challenges in the regionThe annual plenary session serves as the apex policymaking forum of the North Eastern Council enabling the Centre and the northeastern states to jointly chart development strategies and monitor the implementation of major projectsUnion Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M Scindia wrote on his X handle United in our resolve to realise a stronger more prosperous RisingNortheastEarlier Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the meeting would focus on regional cooperation and the implementation of recommendations made by different task forces working in sectors such as tourism agriculture sports investment promotion and infrastructureThe NEC functioning under the Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region DoNER plays a key role in planning funding and coordinating projects aimed at promoting balanced and sustainable development across the NortheastIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nec-plenary-session-begins-in-shillong-amit-shah-chairs-key-meeting-676167.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/maruti-unveils-indias-1st-flex-fuel-wagonr-capable-of-running-on-100-pc-ethanol-676168.html New Delhi June 4 IANS Maruti Suzuki on Thursday unveiled Indias first flexfuel passenger car the WagonR flexfuel marking a major step in the countrys shift towards alternative and cleaner fuels amid global crude oil volatilitynbspThe new model is capable of running on ethanolpetrol blends ranging from E20 to E100 making it the first massmarket passenger vehicle in India engineered to operate on 100 per cent ethanolnbspThe company said the launch aligns with Indias broader push to reduce dependence on conventional petrol and expand the use of biofuels in the transport sectorThe unveiling event was attended by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari who highlighted the governments ongoing efforts to promote cleaner mobility solutionsnbspHe also said that the government is planning to introduce diesel blended with 15 per cent isobutanol as part of its alternative fuel strategynbspGadkari also urged automakers such as Maruti Suzuki India Limited and Hero MotoCorp to work on converting older vehicles into flexfuel compatible models and align them with stricter emission standards including Euro 6 normsHe said such measures would help curb air pollution and support the vehicle scrappage programme aimed at removing older more polluting vehicles from the roadsnbspSpeaking at the launch Gadkari described the automobile sector as a key growth driver for the Indian economy and noted that India now has the worlds thirdlargest automobile industry contributing significantly to GDPThe companys Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi also said that the company is investing in compressed biogas CBG projects and exploring other cleaner technologies such as hydrogen fuelnbspMaruti Suzuki officials also shared their broader clean mobility strategy Partho Banerjee Senior Executive Officer for Marketing and Sales at the company said that nearly half of all green vehicles sold in the industry in the last financial year were contributed by Maruti SuzukiIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/maruti-unveils-indias-1st-flex-fuel-wagonr-capable-of-running-on-100-pc-ethanol-676168.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/minor-found-dead-with-leggings-tied-around-neck-in-bengals-dinhata-murder-case-registered-676171.html Kolkata June 4 A minor girl was allegedly murdered in Dinhata of Cooch Behar district in north Bengal police said on Thursday while her family has alleged rape and murder Her body was recovered from a jute field in the Bamanhat I Gram Panchayat area of ââDinhata on Wednesday evening with a pair of leggings tied around her neckThe villagers and the family of the deceased alleged that the minor girl was raped before she was murdered Police however have confirmed homicide but said that the allegation of rape will be verified only after the autopsy report is receivedAccording to family members the minor left her home around 10 am on Wednesday She did not return home even after noon They started searching for her In the evening the minors body was recovered from a nearby jute field with leggings tied around her neckIt is claimed that the minor was wearing those leggings at the time of her disappearance It has been alleged that she was killed with the leggings she was wearing Upon receiving the news of the recovery of the body the Sahebganj police reached the spot recovered the body and sent it for autopsyAfter the autopsy the body will be handed over to the family police saidAn eyewitness told local media that the girl had been missing since the morning and her body was found when the family searched the area later in the day The incident has triggered tension in the area Police have launched a search for those involved in this incidentThe body has been sent for autopsy The allegation that she was raped will only be ascertained once the report arrives A case under the murder section has been registered Investigation is on to know more about the incident and who is involved in this said a senior officer of Cooch Behar district police IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/minor-found-dead-with-leggings-tied-around-neck-in-bengals-dinhata-murder-case-registered-676171.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/baps-hindu-mandir-abu-dhabi-honoured-with-prestigious-tolerance-award-2026-676173.html Abu Dhabi June 4 The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi has been honoured with the prestigious Tolerance Award 2026 The honour recognises BAPSâ commitment to global peace and its contributions to the promotion of tolerance mutual respect harmony and human unity across the globe The honour was conferred during the International Dialogue of Civilisations and Tolerance Conference IDCT 2026 an event that recognises institutions promoting tolerance dialogue and peaceful coexistence on the world stageThe award is not merely an honour for an institution but a recognition of the universal values ââthat the BAPS Hindu Mandir continuously strives to establish within society humanity compassion unity and mutual respectThrough initiatives such as the âFestival of Harmonyâ âOmsiyyatâ and various humanitarian aid campaigns the temple has brought together people of diverse religions cultures and nationalities on a single platform thereby presenting a remarkable example of global brotherhoodPujya Brahmavihari Swami the head of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi while accepting the award shared inspiring insights regarding the future of family spirituality and Artificial Intelligence AIâToday the most critical question is not what AI can do but rather what kind of human beings we are becoming under the influence of AIâ he statedCiting the eternal ideals of Indian culture Matrudevo Bhava Mother is God Pitrudevo Bhava Father is God and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam The World is One Family he emphasised that strong families serve as the bedrock of a strong society and a prosperous nationHe further described the tradition of âGhar Sabhaâ Home Assembly inspired by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj as an effective social necessity for the modern era wherein family members sit together daily to experience moments of prayer dialogue and deep bondingConcluding his deeply inspiring message he said âThe future will not be built solely upon more intelligent machines it will be forged from stronger families more sensitive hearts and more compassionate communities We do not need merely âAIPowered Familiesâ but rather âAIEmpowered FamiliesâThis honour symbolises the global role of the BAPS Hindu Temple a role through which it serves as a new beacon of peace dialogue and human unity in the world bridging cultures communities and nations IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/baps-hindu-mandir-abu-dhabi-honoured-with-prestigious-tolerance-award-2026-676173.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/after-canada-shift-khalistan-groups-find-new-platform-in-azerbaijan-676174.html New Delhi June 4 Justin Trudeauâs exit as Canadian Prime Minister marked a significant turning point in IndiaCanada relations During Trudeauâs tenure bilateral ties had deteriorated considerably largely due to differences over the Khalistan issue India had repeatedly urged Canada to act against proKhalistan elements operating from its soil but these concerns were often not addressed with Trudeau facing domestic political constraints Under Prime Minister Mark Carney however both India and Canada have recognised the issue and acknowledged the need to address itMore importantly both India and Canada increasingly view Khalistani extremism as a threat to their national security This changing assessment has prompted Khalistanlinked groups to alter their strategy Instead of operating primarily from Canada they are now seeking to expand their activities across multiple countries and are increasingly relying on pressure groups and think tanks to amplify their narrative Among the organisations drawing attention in this context is the Baku Initiative Group BIG a think tank backed by AzerbaijanThe BIG has traditionally centred its activities around anticolonial narratives In recent years however it has increasingly organised largescale events that provide a platform for separatist causes This aligns with the objectives of Khalistan groups which continue to advocate for the creation of a separate Khalistan state carved out of PunjabAccording to an official this reflects a calculated shift in strategy by Khalistan elements Faced with mounting pressure from India these groups are seeking new avenues to sustain their activities having realised that countries such as Canada the United States and the United Kingdom can no longer be viewed as safe havensKhalistanlinked groups are increasingly working with the BIG to amplify their demands on international platforms âThis collaboration forms part of a broader global strategy aimed at keeping the Khalistan movement relevant and visibleâ an official saidAs part of these efforts an event titled âThe Baku Conference Racism and Violence Against Sikhs and Other National Minorities in India The Realities on the Groundâ was held in Baku on January 16Global Khalistani figures from Canada the US and the UK were in attendance along with Ramesh Singh Arora the Minister for Human Rights and Minority Affairs for Pakistanâs Punjab Province All those who attended the conference observed a moment of silence for slain terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar Further this thinktank has also published papers such as âThe Khalistan Movement Past Roots Global Dimensions and Modern LandscapeâOfficials say âThese publications are circulated in international networks The aim is to widen the reach of the Khalistan movement and drum up an antiIndia narrative Disinfo Lab a group of researchers who investigate Infowarfare and Psywar has amplified this newfound bonhomie in detailâIt also refers to a conference titled June 1984 Amritsar Events Indiaâs Transnational Repression Against Ethnic Minorities in the Context of Genocide The event was hosted at the same venue in Baku where the January 16 conference had taken place Notably Azerbaijan has only a very small Sikh population making the choice of venue particularly significantAccording to Disinfo Lab the hosting of international conferences on alleged Sikh genocide by a country with virtually no Sikh community points to a broader statebacked agenda rather than a purely humanitarian concern The report further argues that the emerging PakistanAzerbaijanTurkey axis plays a significant role in these developments It notes that both Baku and Islamabad view Armenia as an adversary and have experienced tensions in their relations with IndiaThe BIG was established on July 6 2023 at the initiative of Air Centre an Azerbaijani think tank The first agenda was to speak out against French colonialism BIGâs copublisher is the Sikh Federation International SFI In March 2026 the SFIâs legal counsel Prabjot Singh drafted a joint report in which he referred to Nijjar as an activist He also demanded sanctions on Indiaâs Intelligence chiefs while calling for Indiaâs INTERPOL Red Corner Notices against Khalistani operatives to be treated as persecutionAn Intelligence Bureau official said that Khalistanlinked groups appear to be recalibrating their strategy in response to changing circumstances In countries such as Canada these groups have often been associated with incidents of violence By aligning with organisations such as BIG they are attempting to present a different image of the movement on international platforms According to the official the emphasis is increasingly being placed on claims of persecution and on raising what they describe as human rights concerns relating to SikhsâThese efforts bear the hallmarks of a strategy backed and coordinated by Pakistanâ the official saidIslamabad has been regularly engaging with Azerbaijan in recent years Pakistanâs Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif recently flew to Baku for the World Urban Forum and set up a joint working group on trade and investment Pakistan backs Azerbaijan against Armenia in the OIC In turn Azerbaijan backs Pakistan by condemning India as it did post Operation Sindoor Pakistan also gets Bakuâs backing on the Kashmir issueAnother official says that Azerbaijan appears to be making the same mistake that the UK and Canada had committedThe Khalistan elements are adept at infiltration They usually begin by building a narrative around the alleged persecution of Sikhs in India Over time they seek to penetrate political systems as was seen in Canada The official said that these countries need to view the issue in a broader context Such elements comprising terrorists and gangsters eventually establish narcotics and extortion networks in the countries they infiltrate âAzerbaijan is the latest destination in this effortâ the official added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/after-canada-shift-khalistan-groups-find-new-platform-in-azerbaijan-676174.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-govt-announces-rs-10-lakh-ex-gratia-for-families-of-malviya-nagar-fire-victims-676175.html New Delhi June 4 IANS The Delhi government on Thursday announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the families of the people killed in the tragic Malviya Nagar fire incident and said that arrangements are being made to transport the mortal remains of the deceased back to their homesnbspThis came as Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Max Hospital in Saket on Thursday and met the victims injured in the Malviya Nagar fire tragedy in which 21 people lost their livesnbspnbspA massive blaze engulfed the hotel allegedly operating without a valid Fire No Objection Certificate NoC in a congested lane of Malviya Nagar areanbspTwentyone people died in the tragic fire at the Hotel Flourish Stays in Malviya Nagar Of these 21 nine were Indians while 12 were foreigners from countries such as Bangladesh Liberia Nigeria and MozambiquenbspCM Gupta interacted with the injured and their family members and reviewed the ongoing treatment with the attending doctors She directed officials to extend all necessary assistance according to the Chief Ministers Office CMOThe CMO statement further stated that the medical expenses of the injured will be facilitated in coordination with the hospital authorities to ensure that every patient receives the best possible carenbspAn ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh will be provided to the next of kin of each deceased and those who have been seriously injured will receive Rs 5 lakh in assistance Arrangements are being felicitated to transport the mortal remains of the deceased to their native homes the CMO saidnbspThe Delhi Government stands firmly with every affected family We pray for the speedy recovery of the injured and for strength to the bereaved families during this difficult time the statement addedThe blaze affected the basement ground floor and the other 5 floors of the building with heat and smoke damage while an investigation into the incident is ongoing according to the Delhi Fire ServicesnbspThe fire erupted during the early morning hours and quickly spread through several levels of the multistorey buildingnbspRescue teams managed to evacuate 47 people from the building while 26 injured individuals continue to receive treatment at various hospitals across the citynbspMeanwhile the Delhi Police have arrested Lavkesh Bajaj the owner of the hotel building where the fatal fire broke out on Wednesday Bajaj was taken into custody hours after authorities launched a search operation to trace him and his wife against whom a Look Out Circular LOC had earlier been issuedThe arrest comes as investigators probe alleged safety violations regulatory lapses and possible negligence that may have contributed to the scale of the tragedy Authorities are examining whether mandatory fire safety measures were in place and whether the property was operating in accordance with legal requirementsnbspThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi MCD currently governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP has also assured strict action against those found responsibleAccording to officials action against those found guilty is expected within a week of the reports submissionnbspPolice have registered a case under provisions related to culpable homicide and other relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS Investigators are focusing on allegations that serious negligence and violations of safety regulations may have played a role in the high casualty countIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-govt-announces-rs-10-lakh-ex-gratia-for-families-of-malviya-nagar-fire-victims-676175.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/long-term-global-capital-increasingly-looking-towards-india-piyush-goyal-676176.html New Delhi June 4 IANS Longterm global capital is increasingly looking towards India Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday adding that in his recent interactions with leading investors from New York and Toronto every discussion reinforced confidence in Indias future growth trajectorynbspnbspHe said that the question for investors is not whether to invest in India but how quickly they recognise and participate in the India growth storynbspVirtually delivering the keynote address at the Citi India Conference 2026 in Mumbai he highlighted Indias emergence as the worlds most trusted investment destination and outlined the governments ongoing efforts to strengthen manufacturing ease of doing business infrastructure technology adoption and global trade engagementAddressing global investors and business leaders Goyal said India is recognised as the worlds fastestgrowing economy and expressed confidence that the country will continue to maintain this position for over two decades into the futurenbspHe noted that India has consistently converted crises into opportunities by reorienting processes and business strategies to suit changing geopolitical and economic circumstances while continuing to remain an attractive destination for trade business manufacturing and investmentsReferring to his visit to Canada with the largest business delegation ever to travel from India he highlighted the positive response received for a proposed IndiaCanada Free Trade Agreement and the strong investor interest from pension funds insurance companies and other institutional investorsnbspHe further stated that discussions with leading investment firms and around 50 companies in New York reinforced the perception of India as the only credible alternative manufacturing hub a trusted partner and a safe investment destination backed by democracy rule of law decisive leadership technological capabilities and a vast consumer market of 14 billion peopleHighlighting examples of successful longterm investments in India the Minister referred to Hyundais entry into India in 1999 with an investment of approximately 200 million He noted that despite infrastructure limitations at the time the company built substantial value over the years through manufacturing operations in India and generated significant returns through dividends royalties and capital appreciationHe also cited JCBs experience in India stating that the company entered the country when infrastructure development was still at an early stage and today exports products manufactured in India to nearly 130 countries while serving growing domestic demandnbspHe said these examples demonstrate Indias ability to support manufacturing at scale for both domestic and global marketsInviting global investors to participate in Indias growth journey Goyal emphasised that India is not merely a large and growing market but also a base for innovation design and advanced manufacturing He urged investors to bring patient and longterm capital to support Indias transition towards newer technologies and future industriesIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/long-term-global-capital-increasingly-looking-towards-india-piyush-goyal-676176.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kannada-tamil-actress-shuba-poonja-files-for-mutual-divorce-676177.html Bengaluru June 4 Kannada film actress Shubha Poonja has filed for divorce four years after her marriage The actress has approached the family court in this regard and the couple has reportedly applied for a mutual divorce Sumanth Mahabala an industrialist originally from Udupi married Shubha Poonja in January 2022 The couple were initially happy and the husband was often seen accompanying her in public Shubha Poonja had earlier maintained that her husband was supportive of her acting careerThe couple has now stated that they will clarify the matter before the media at a later dateShuba Poonja who rose to popularity through films including Moggina Manasu and several other Kannada movies married businessman Sumanth Mahabala in January 2022 after reportedly being in a relationship with himAccording to sources a petition has now been filed in connection with the matter and both Shuba Poonja and her husband are likely to appear before the court during the next hearingMeanwhile Shuba Poonja has reportedly deleted photographs with her husband from her social media accounts sparking further speculationThe hearing on the coupleâs petition has not yet been scheduled and both are expected to appear before the court After their marriage Shuba Poonja and Sumanth Mahabala had also participated as contestants in the Zee Kannada reality show Jodi No 1 Season 1 Their bonding and chemistry on the show had won the hearts of viewersShuba Poonja who also participated in the Kannada reality show Bigg Boss Season 8 had gained significant attention for her simple and lively personality during her stint on the showFurther legal developments in the case are awaitedShe has acted in films such as Slum Bala Jai Maruti Parari Ambuja and 3Devi She has also appeared in Tamil films including Thirudiya Idhayathai Machi and Oru Ponnu Oru PaiyanHer onscreen pairing with Duniya Vijay in films like Chanda Slum Bala Thaakath and Kanteerava was a major hit IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kannada-tamil-actress-shuba-poonja-files-for-mutual-divorce-676177.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pmk-claims-theft-of-hard-disk-from-tn-power-utility-hq-demands-probe-676185.html Chennai June 4 PMK President Dr Anbumani Ramadoss on Thursday demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged theft of hard disks containing sensitive data from the headquarters of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board TNEB claiming that the incident may be linked to an attempt to destroy evidence of past corruption and irregularities In a statement Anbumani expressed shock over reports that multiple hard disks containing crucial official records had gone missing from the power utilityâs headquarters in ChennaiHe described the alleged theft of sensitive government data from one of the stateâs most important public institutions as a matter of serious concern and said it reflected a failure in safeguarding critical recordsAccording to reports cited by the PMK leader as many as 18 hard disks were allegedly stolen from computers at the TNEB headquartersHowever only eight hard disks have reportedly been mentioned in the complaint filed with the policeAnbumani questioned the discrepancy and alleged that the actual number of missing hard disks could be much higher than what has been officially disclosedHe further claimed that the missing storage devices were believed to contain information relating to coal procurement contracts administrative decisions and records connected to alleged irregularities in the electricity sectorGiven the nature of the data he said suspicions had arisen that the theft could have been part of a larger conspiracy to erase evidence of corruption within the power utilityThe PMK chief also raised concerns about security arrangements at the TNEB headquarters He argued that access to the premises is tightly controlled and that it would be difficult for outsiders to enter and remove official equipment without assistance from insidersThis he said raises questions about possible involvement of officials or employees in the incidentAnbumani also referred to allegations that surveillance cameras installed at the headquarters had remained nonfunctional for more than five years If true he said such a prolonged failure of monitoring systems at a key government office was unacceptable and required immediate scrutinyDescribing the power sector as one of the most corruptionprone sectors in the state the PMK leader urged the Tamil Nadu government to order a comprehensive investigation into the alleged theft identify those responsible and determine whether the disappearance of the hard disks was intended to conceal evidence of wrongdoingHe also sought answers on why surveillance systems were allegedly left inoperative for years despite the sensitivity of the records housed at the facility IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pmk-claims-theft-of-hard-disk-from-tn-power-utility-hq-demands-probe-676185.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/heavy-rain-gusty-winds-bring-much-needed-relief-from-heatwave-in-delhi-ncr-676188.html New Delhi June 4 IANS Heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds swept across DelhiNCR on Thursday providing muchneeded relief from the sweltering heat that has gripped the area over the past several daysnbspA fresh Western Disturbance has become active over the region bringing the muchanticipated spell of cool showers to the parched plains The India Meteorological Department IMD has issued a yellow alert for Thursday and Friday as dark clouds covered the skies across the national capital and adjoining areasRainfall has already been recorded in several parts of Delhi Haryana and nearby regions marking a swift transition from the intense heatwave conditions experienced in recent daysnbspAccording to meteorologists the sudden change in weather is being driven by a Western Disturbance a lowpressure weather system that originates over the Mediterranean region and travels eastward while gathering moisturenbspAccording to the Meteorological Department wind speeds in several regions reached between 50 and 70 kilometres per hour causing tree branches to sway violently and disrupting traffic in multiple locations As per the IMDs local weather forecast the maximum temperature on June 4 was projected to be 41 degrees Celsius with a minimum of 30 degrees CelsiusIssuing a specific warning the department had stated that thunderstorms the possibility of lightning strikes and gusty winds blowing at speeds of 40 to 50 kilometres per hour could persist throughout the day For the second day of the Yellow Alert June 5 the Meteorological Department has once again advised the public to remain vigilant According to the department the maximum temperature on this day is likely to hover around 40 degrees Celsius with a minimum of 26 degrees CelsiusAs the system reaches the Himalayas and interacts with the hot and dry conditions prevailing over northwest India atmospheric instability increases significantly This process causes warm moistureladen air to rise rapidly and cool leading to the formation of towering cumulonimbus cloudsnbspThese massive cloud formations are responsible for the thunderstorms lightning rainfall and strong winds currently affecting the regionnbspWeather experts said such storms generally intensify during the evening and night hours after the land surface has absorbed heat throughout the dayThe latest spell follows a similar weather event witnessed during the final week of May when a Western Disturbance brought widespread rainfall thunderstorms and dust storms across Punjab Haryana DelhiNCR Uttar Pradesh and parts of RajasthanThe IMDs yellow alert warns of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms lightning and gusty winds over the next two days Wind speeds are expected to range between 40 and 50 kmph with occasional gusts reaching up to 60 kmphnbspAlthough no official weather alert has been issued for Saturday meteorologists expect similar atmospheric conditions to persist They have attributed the expected rainfall to normal premonsoon activity which typically influences northern India during JuneIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/heavy-rain-gusty-winds-bring-much-needed-relief-from-heatwave-in-delhi-ncr-676188.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ghaziabad-madrasa-demolition-reflects-changing-india-says-bjp-mla-676189.html Ghaziabad June 4 BJP MLA Nand Kishor Gurjar from Ghaziabads Loni on Thursday strongly supported the ongoing antiencroachment actions against illegal constructions including unauthorised madrasas and land grabbers He asserted that such measures reflect what he described as a changing India rooted in cultural unity and the values of Sanatan traditionsHis remarks came a day after authorities carried out demolition proceedings against the alleged illegal Madrasa Jamia Arabia Ishatul Islam in Dasna and initiated action against unauthorised madrasas in the Khoda areaIn one of the largest antiencroachment operations undertaken in recent months the Ghaziabad administration on Wednesday launched a major demolition drive at Madrasa Jamia Arabia Ishatul Islam located in Kallugarhi village of Dasna Acting on court directives and revenue department orders officials deployed six bulldozers to remove structures that authorities claim were built illegally on government landCommenting on the action Gurjar called for strict enforcement of the law across Uttar Pradesh and said authorities should continue taking action against illegal encroachments and activities that violate legal provisionsSpeaking to IANS Gurjar said Whether it is madrasas illegal land grabbers or anyone giving Jihad teachings nothing will be tolerated This is a changing India This is the era of Sanatan values The Partition happened based on religion and culture Some people had said that they wanted to live in India and follow the culture and traditions however some of them are now dreaming about GhazwaeHind and brutally murdering othersHe further said However now India is changing and all Sanatan followers are united People are watching everything and they want peace I am sure that the Chief Minister will ensure strong enforcement across all the districts of Uttar PradeshAccording to Ghaziabad District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar the madrasa in Kallugarhi village had allegedly been constructed on approximately 14 to 15 acres of government land Officials estimate the value of the land to be between Rs 20 crore and Rs 25 croreThe District Magistrate stated that the institution had already been sealed earlier and that Wednesdays demolition operation was conducted as part of the implementation of eviction orders issued under the Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Rules 1952Authorities have also ordered the recovery of nearly Rs 123 crore as compensation in connection with the encroachment Officials said that after completion of the demolition process possession of the land will be formally transferred to the Land Management CommitteeDM Mandar emphasised that the entire exercise was being carried out in accordance with court orders and revenue records He further revealed that Farooq who allegedly operated the madrasa is currently abscondingA criminal case has been registered against him and multiple teams have been deployed to locate and apprehend him Officials said efforts are underway to trace his whereabouts and take further legal action IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ghaziabad-madrasa-demolition-reflects-changing-india-says-bjp-mla-676189.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/saudi-based-cbse-candidate-moves-sc-over-withheld-class-12-improvement-exam-result-676193.html New Delhi June 4 IANS A Class 12 student who appeared for the Central Board of Secondary Educations CBSE Improvement Examination from Saudi Arabia has moved the Supreme Court seeking directions for the declaration of his result alleging that it continues to remain withheld despite a special assessment scheme framed for students affected by examination cancellations in West Asian countriesnbspThe writ petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution by Pransu Jigarkumar Patel contended that the nondeclaration of his result has jeopardised his higher education prospects and deprived him of admission opportunitiesAccording to the plea Patel appeared as a private candidate in the CBSE Class 12 Improvement Examination 2026 from Al Jubail in Saudi Arabia in the subjects of Physics Chemistry Mathematics English and Computer SciencenbspThe petition stated that during the examination period the CBSE cancelled several examinations including Mathematics English and Computer Science due to warrelated tensions and security concerns prevailing in the Gulf regionnbspRecognising the disruption faced by students in West Asian countries the CBSE had issued an assessment scheme on March 27 for the declaration of Class 12 results in the affected region The scheme provided for evaluation based on Quarterly HalfYearly and PreBoard Examination performance and also contemplated the conduct of special examinations wherever necessaryHowever when the CBSE declared the Class 12 results on May 13 the petitioners result was not announced and his status was reflected as RL Result LaternbspThe plea said that despite repeated representations to the CBSE on May 17 May 21 and May 30 seeking the declaration of the result under the assessment scheme or permission to appear in a special examination no response was receivedThe petitioner repeatedly approached the respondents authorities requesting a declaration of his result either by applying the Assessment Scheme or by permitting him to appear in a Special Examination However no response has been received and the result continues to remain withheld the petition statednbspIt added that the continued withholding of the result has caused serious prejudice to the petitioners academic careernbspAccording to the plea Patel had applied for admission to a university for a BTech programme in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence and had paid the requisite registration feeAccording to the plea the varsity required candidates to update their Class 12 result status by June 1nbspDue to the failure of the Respondents to declare the result the Petitioner has been deprived of the opportunity to complete the admission process and is also unable to apply to other institutions the petition said The petitioner alleged that the action of the authorities was arbitrary unreasonable and discriminatory violating his fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21 of the ConstitutionThe petition further said that the petitioner had initially approached the Delhi High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution However according to the plea the matter was not treated as an urgent case during the court vacation period and was not listed before the Vacation BenchnbspThat in these circumstances the Petitioner has no efficacious alternative remedy except to invoke the extraordinary writ jurisdiction of this Honble Court seeking appropriate reliefs for declaration of his result and protection of his academic future the petition saidSeeking urgent intervention the petitioner has prayed for directions to the CBSE to declare his Class 12 Improvement Examination result by applying the assessment scheme issued for West Asian countries In the alternative the plea filed through advocate Vineet Jindal has sought directions for conducting a special examination for the cancelled subjects and for the grant of consequential reliefsIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/saudi-based-cbse-candidate-moves-sc-over-withheld-class-12-improvement-exam-result-676193.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/two-arrested-in-punjab-with-ready-to-use-25-kg-rdx-based-ied-676196.html DW Bureau nbspChandigarh In a major breakthrough against crossborder terror networks Punjab Police thwarted a terror conspiracy with the arrest of two associates of overseasbased terror operative and recovered one fully assembled and ready to use RDXbased Improvised Explosive Device IED weighing approximately 25 kg from their possession said Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav here on ThursdaynbspThose arrested have been identified as Mani Singh 32 a resident of Gujjarpura in Amritsar and Abhishek Kumar 28 a resident of Gillwali Gate in AmritsarnbspDGP Yadav said the recovered IED was fully assembled and ready for usenbspThe operation has resulted in the foiling of a nefarious plot aimed at targeting critical public infrastructure in Mohali and averted a potentially catastrophic threat to public safety and securitynbspThe DGP said further investigations are underway to uncover the entire terror network including handlers associates and all linkages involved in the conspiracynbspSharing operational details Inspector General of Police Counter Intelligence Ashish Choudhary said acting on credible Intelligence inputs police teams apprehended both the suspects from near a park opposite YPS Chowk in MohalinbspThe two had travelled from Amritsar to Mohali by bus along with the explosive deviceDuring the operation the police recovered the RDXladen IED from their possession he said adding that considering the grave threat posed by the device a bomb disposal squad was summoned at the spot which neutralised and dismantled the IEDnbspHe said preliminary investigation has revealed that accused Mani Singh had come in contact with a foreignbased handler via social media platform and he also introduced his brotherinlaw Abhishek Kumar to himDuring their interactions the foreignbased handler offered financial assistance in return for carrying out certain tasks and both agreed to work for him owing to their financial difficultiesnbspA case has been registered under Sections 113 3 and 61 2 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS and Sections 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act in Mohali https://dailyworld.in/national/two-arrested-in-punjab-with-ready-to-use-25-kg-rdx-based-ied-676196.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/dk-shivakumar-to-take-oath-as-karnataka-cm-today-675980.html New Delhi June 3 DK Shivakumar is scheduled to take oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka at 405 pm on Wednesday at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan Bengaluru According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the office of the Chief Ministerdesignate Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Shivakumar and the members of the new cabinet at the ceremony scheduled to be held at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan on Wednesday eveningSeveral senior Congress leaders including AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi AICC General Secretary Organisation KC Venugopal and Karnataka incharge Randeep Singh Surjewala are expected to attend the eventThe ceremony will also be attended by Chief Ministers Deputy Chief Ministers and Pradesh Congress Committee presidents from various states besides Members of Parliament and senior party leadersIn a notable move the guest list includes representatives from diverse sections of society Religious leaders representing different faiths have been invited along with students from the Government School at Doddalahalli in KanakapuraDaily wage workers civic workers farmer leaders representatives of Dalit organisations leaders of Backward Class organisations womens selfhelp groups women leaders and youth leaders have also been invited to participate in the eventThe invitees further include members of the media the film industry the judiciary the sports fraternity theatre personalities writers artists industrialists business leaders and representatives of the hotel industryThe broadbased invitation list is being viewed as an attempt to underscore the new governments commitment to inclusive governance and engagement with various sections of society as DK Shivakumar prepares to assume office as Karnatakas Chief MinisterEarlier on Tuesday Shivakumar said a ânew era for youthâ would begin in the state under his leadership while acknowledging that the responsibilities ahead would not be easyHe described his elevation to the top post as a victory for Congress workers and pledged to work with dedication for the people of KarnatakaâThe party has allowed a worker not a leader I am deeply obliged by the faith and confidence reposed in me I know the road ahead will not be easy and there will be difficult times but I have to manage them and continue working hardâ he saidShivakumar said the people of Karnataka had placed their trust in him and that he would strive to discharge his responsibilities with sincerity and commitmentâThe world has seen India through Bengaluru Karnataka is a very important state and wherever I go people tell me how significant it is Therefore I must take every section of society along with meâ he saidEmphasising inclusive governance he said his government would work for farmers women youth and all sections of society âI will take every section of society together from farmers to women and youth A new era for the youth will begin in Karnatakaâ he addedReflecting on his political journey Shivakumar described his rise to the Chief Ministerâs post as the result of perseverance and hard workâIt has been a tough journey Though it was delayed it was not denied This is not about Shivakumar alone it is about every Congress worker who stood by the party and believed in its democratic traditionsâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/dk-shivakumar-to-take-oath-as-karnataka-cm-today-675980.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/yarn-prices-decline-after-months-of-surge-bringing-relief-to-tns-tiruppur-knitwear-manufacturers-675984.html Tiruppur June 3 Cotton yarn prices have registered their first major decline this year offering relief to Tiruppurâs knitwear and textile industry in Tamil Nadu after months of rising raw material costs that had put manufacturers and exporters under severe pressure The reduction follows the Central governmentâs decision to temporarily exempt cotton imports from customs duty between June and October a measure aimed at increasing supply and stabilising prices in the domestic marketIndustry sources said cotton yarn prices have fallen by around Rs 10 per kilogram across various counts reflecting a broader decline in cotton pricesThe development is being viewed as a positive sign for the textile and apparel sector which has been struggling with escalating input costs since the beginning of the year Domestic cotton prices have also witnessed a significant correctionThe price of cotton has declined to around Rs 63000 per candy 356 kg compared to nearly Rs 69000 per candy before the Centre announced the import duty exemption The fall in cotton prices has had an immediate impact on yarn rates benefiting spinning mills garment manufacturers and exportersThe Tiruppur knitwear cluster one of Indiaâs largest textile and apparel export hubs had been particularly affected by the sustained increase in cotton and yarn prices Between January and May yarn prices rose by nearly Rs 65 to Rs 70 per kilogram substantially increasing production costs for manufacturersCotton which was trading at around Rs 54000 per candy earlier in the year had climbed sharply over recent months due to tightening supply and higher global prices The increase in raw material costs had triggered concerns among exporters and domestic garment producers many of whom feared that higher prices would affect their competitiveness in international markets and reduce profit marginsWith the latest decline in cotton and yarn prices manufacturers expect some easing of pressure on production costs The reduction is likely to benefit the entire textile value chain from spinning and knitting units to garment exporters and retailersIndustry observers believe the correction could continue in the coming weeks if cotton imports increase and market supplies improve furtherExpectations remain high that cotton prices may soften further during the duty exemption period leading to additional reductions in yarn pricesWhile the industry views the development as temporary relief rather than a complete solution the fall in yarn prices is expected to provide muchneeded support to textile manufacturers and exporters as they navigate challenging market conditions and uncertain global demand IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/yarn-prices-decline-after-months-of-surge-bringing-relief-to-tns-tiruppur-knitwear-manufacturers-675984.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/imd-says-delhi-ncr-to-witness-week-of-rainfall-thunderstorms-675985.html New Delhi June 3 DelhiNCR will witness a week of thunderstorms and rainfall according to the India Meteorological Department IMD The Met department has predicted that temperatures in the city will remain below 40 degrees Celsius until June 5 Meanwhile on Tuesday Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 377 degrees Celsius which is 23 degrees Celsius below normal The last few days of relatively mild weather across the city gave slight relief to the residentsThe IMD data showed that the temperatures remained below normal across several monitoring stations in the city Ayanagar 361 degrees Celsius Safdarjung recording a maximum of 377 degrees Celsius while the minimum stood at 268 degrees Celsius Lodhi Road 36 degrees Celsius Palam recorded a high of 359 degrees Celsius The Ridge 372 degrees Celsius all 25 degrees Celsius to 5 degrees Celsius below the normal for the seasonMeanwhile the World Meteorological Organisation WMO said on Tuesday that fueled by unusually warm ocean waters in the tropical Pacific El Nino conditions are developing and are set to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns increasing the risk of extreme weather over the coming months We need to prepare for a potentially strong El Nino event which will exacerbate drought and heavy rainfall and increase the risk of heatwaves both on land and in the ocean WMO SecretaryGeneral Celeste Saulo said at a press conference in GenevaThe most recent El Nino in 20232024 was one of the five strongest on record and it played a role in the record global temperatures in 2024 Saulo noted as reported by Xinhua news agencyThe WMO community will be carefully monitoring conditions in the coming months to inform governments humanitarian agencies and climatesensitive sectors Saulo said adding that advance seasonal forecasts and early warnings are vital to save lives and cushion the impact of El Nino IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/imd-says-delhi-ncr-to-witness-week-of-rainfall-thunderstorms-675985.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ahmedabad-police-detain-131-bangladeshi-infiltrators-160-suspects-being-questioned-675987.html Ahmedabad June 3 The Ahmedabad Police and the Crime Branch have detained over 290 suspects and officially identified 131 Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally across areas like Chandola and Gulabnagar during a latenight mega sweep officials said on Wednesday In a major latenight crackdown the authorities launched a mega search operation targeting suspected Bangladeshi infiltrators across various areas including Chandola Gulabnagar and Khodiyarnagar of Ahmedabad Over 290 suspects have been taken into police custody and are currently being interrogated at the Crime Branch where officials are thoroughly verifying their identification and residency documents as part of citywide enforcement action across all zones the officials saidAccording to crime branch officials a total of 131 individuals have been apprehended from various locations and are confirmed to be Bangladeshis and an additional 160 suspects are currently undergoing intense interrogation at the Crime BranchNumbers are likely to increase the officials saidLast year the Gujarat Police and Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation launched massive highprofile crackdowns against undocumented immigrants and illegal settlements in Ahmedabad particularly in the Chandola Lake areaThe authorities had detained over 6500 people suspected of being illegal Bangladeshi immigrants of whom around 890 were apprehended in Ahmedabad Many of the detained were held for interrogation and verification of nationalityFollowing the detentions civic authorities used heavy machinery to demolish thousands of illegally constructed homes and structures around Chandola Lake which is a protected water bodyThe illegal residents were then deported after documentationIndia has significantly intensified strict antiinfiltration measures The BJPled Central government has launched an unprecedented campaign to target and remove undocumented individuals citing a threat to national security and resources In the border state of West Bengal following the BJPs victory in the Assembly elections land is actively being handed over to the BSF to expedite barbedwire fencing along the porous sectors of the IndoBangladesh border IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ahmedabad-police-detain-131-bangladeshi-infiltrators-160-suspects-being-questioned-675987.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jampks-counter-intelligence-kashmir-raids-multiple-locations-in-terror-related-case-675990.html Srinagar June 3 The Counter Intelligence Kashmir wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday carried out raids at multiple places across the Valley in connection with terrorrelated cases Officials said that the Counter Intelligence Kashmir CIK started searches at eight locations across six districts of the union territory in connection with an ongoing investigation into Pakistansponsored terrorist networks sleeper cells and activities related to recruitment radicalisation and facilitation of terrorismThe official said these searches are being conducted in connection with FIR No 022015 registered at Police Station CIK Srinagar under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act Sections 15 16 17 and 19 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA and Section 725 of the Arms ActâBased on recent intelligence inputs technical analysis and sustained investigation eight search locations were identified including two in Srinagar two in Bandipora one each in Anantnag Kulgam Kupwara and Sopore area of Baramulla districtâ the officials saidThe investigation by the Counter Intelligence suggests that the suspects were in contact with Pakistanbased terrorist handlers through encrypted communication platforms and were allegedly involved in spreading extremist propaganda radicalisation activities and facilitating terrorrelated operationsThe searches are aimed at recovering incriminating material establishing terrorist linkages identifying associates facilitators and overground workers OGWs and generating actionable intelligence to further strengthen the investigation and initiate appropriate legal action sources addedOfficials said that all necessary legal formalities have been completed and search warrants were obtained from the competent court The operations are being carried out in accordance with established legal procedures with adequate security arrangements and technical supportThe counterintelligence wing of the JampK Police functions under the Criminal Investigation Department CID and deals exclusively with cases related to terrorism sabotage subversion and terror networking in the union territoryThe counterintelligence wing has its own police station where FIRs in terrorrelated cases are registered and subsequently investigated IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jampks-counter-intelligence-kashmir-raids-multiple-locations-in-terror-related-case-675990.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/up-tgt-recruitment-exam-underway-amid-extensive-security-measures-675993.html Lucknow June 3 The Uttar Pradesh Trained Graduate Teacher TGT recruitment examination for 3539 teaching posts commenced on Wednesday under stringent security arrangements across the state More than 86 lakh aspirants are appearing for the competitive testThe examination is being conducted over two days June 3 and June 4 at designated centres spread across 36 districts of Uttar Pradesh Authorities have put in place elaborate monitoring and security mechanisms to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination and prevent any irregularitiesAccording to the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission UPESSC the examination is being held in offline mode in two shifts on both days The morning session is scheduled from 930 am to 1130 am while the afternoon session is conducted from 230 pm to 430 pmOn the first day of the examination candidates are appearing for papers in Social Science Physical Education Science Urdu Hindi Mathematics Agriculture and Music Vocal The remaining subjects including English Home Science Biology Music Instrumental Sanskrit Commerce and Art will be conducted on ThursdayTo maintain the integrity of the examination process authorities have enforced strict rules regarding prohibited items Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones Bluetooth devices smart gadgets and digital watches have been barred from examination centres Candidates have also been directed to strictly comply with all instructions mentioned in their admit cardsSpeaking to IANS an invigilator at an examination centre in Prayagraj said This examination will be conducted over two days on June 3 and June 4 Everyone is fully alert and the administration is strictly following all government guidelinesCandidates appearing for the examination also expressed satisfaction with the arrangements made by the authoritiesOne aspirant told IANS The arrangements are quite good as a significant number of administrative officials and personnel have been deployedAnother candidate said I am hopeful that I will clear the examination The arrangements are good Tight security is in place to avoid any misdeedsSecurity personnel administrative officers and examination staff have been deployed in large numbers across centres while surveillance measures have been strengthened to prevent cheating and other unfair practices IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/up-tgt-recruitment-exam-underway-amid-extensive-security-measures-675993.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/forced-labour-import-curbs-us-proposes-up-to-125-pc-tariff-on-60-countries-including-india-675999.html Washington June 3 The United States Trade Representative USTR under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 has proposed to impose an additional up to 125 per cent tariff on India and 59 other economies over allegations of using forced labour to produce imported goods In a statement USTR claimed that 60 economies have failed to enforce rules against imported goods made via forced labourUnder Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that the acts policies and practices of 60 economies related to the failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor is unreasonable and burdens or restricts US commerce and are thus actionable under Section 301b of the Trade Act the statement readAmbassador Jamieson Greer said the failure of âour most important trading partners to address the importation of goods made with forced labor is unacceptableââThis creates a dynamic where American workers are forced to compete globally on an unlevel playing fieldâ Greer addedâWe will no longer tolerate this disparity Some trading partners have taken initial steps to prevent the importation of forced labor goods including through USMCA and commitments in Agreements on Reciprocal Trade However each of our trading partners must do more to ensure that trade does not perversely encourage and entrench forced labor globallyâ he mentionedFor economies that impose a forced labour import prohibition that have committed to impose and enforce such a prohibition through an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade or economies that have imposed a partial regime with the effect of preventing the importation of certain forced labour goods the US Trade Representative proposes 10 as the rate of additional dutiesFor all other economies the US Trade Representative proposes 125 per cent as the rate of additional dutyThe USTR also proposes a textile mechanism that would allow for a certain volume of apparel and textile imports from certain economies to enter the United States at a reduced Section 301 tariff rate said the statementThe USTR will hold hearings about the proposed actions on July 7 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/forced-labour-import-curbs-us-proposes-up-to-125-pc-tariff-on-60-countries-including-india-675999.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/massive-fire-breaks-out-at-multi-storey-building-in-delhis-malviya-nagar-3-rescued-676001.html New Delhi June 3 A massive fire broke out at the multistoried Lemon Green Restaurant in Delhis Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning officials said Three people were rescued and taken to the hospital while a search for others is underway they added Upon receiving the information ten fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the scene The fire was soon brought under control Taking to X AAP leader Somnath Bharti said Massive fire in a multistoried building in Hauzrani my assembly constituency today around 830 am casualties possible Majorly South African nationalsSearch and rescue operations are still underway and further details are awaitedThis comes a day after ten people were injured after a suspected LPG cylinder explosion led to the collapse of a building in Delhis Mukundpur area on Tuesday morning The Delhi Fire Service received a distress call at around 937 am reporting what appeared to be an explosion followed by the collapse of a residential structure Emergency teams were immediately mobilised to the site as rescue operations got underwayAccording to fire department officials five fire tenders were rushed to the location soon after the information was received Rescue personnel and local authorities launched a search operation to check for people trapped under the debris and to prevent any further mishapPreliminary information suggests that the incident occurred in a building that was being used as a utensil polishing facility The exact cause of the blast is yet to be officially established though initial investigation indicates that an LPG cylinder explosion may have triggered the collapseOfficials said the blast was powerful enough to bring down a singlestorey structure spread across an area of nearly 250 square yards Officials said further details regarding the cause of the explosion and the condition of the injured are awaited IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/massive-fire-breaks-out-at-multi-storey-building-in-delhis-malviya-nagar-3-rescued-676001.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-police-arrest-another-trinamool-councillor-on-extortion-corruption-charges-676003.html Kolkata June 3 Within 24 hours of the arrest of a Trinamool Congress councillor another councillor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation KMC has been arrested on charges of extortion and corruption The total number of Trinamool councillors of KMC to be arrested over corruption charges has risen to three said the police on WednesdayAccording to a senior officer of the Kolkata Police officers of Garfa police station arrested Arijit Das Thakur a councillor of ward number 106 of KMC on Tuesday nightHe was accused of extorting money from local promoters and businessmen by threatening themA written complaint was filed that he had been trying to extort money by influencing construction and businessrelated matters in the area for a long time The police arrested him after the primary investigation revealed the truth The officers of Garfa police station first summoned the councillor for questioning Later after a long interrogation they arrested himEarlier on Tuesday the police arrested Trinamool councillor Sachin Singh of ward number 36 of Kolkata Municipal Corporation KMCAccording to Lalbazar Kolkata Police headquarters sources there are allegations of extortion against the arrested councillor On Tuesday afternoon police personnel from Narkeldanga police station went to arrest Sachin At that time a section of local residents protested in front of his house They alleged that Sachin was also involved in threatening and beating up opponentsAccording to police sources Sachin was accused of postpoll violence in 2021 after state Assembly election results were declared That year he won the KMC elections on a Trinamool Congress ticket for the first timeOn May 23 the Thakurpukur police arrested Sudip Polle a Trinamool councillor of Ward No 123 of Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Chairman of Borough No 16 in an extortion caseSince the BJP formed a government in the state there has been a crackdown on illegal and criminal activities involving the Trinamool Congress leaders The police have been active in taking action against antisocial elements and often acting against Trinamool Congress leaders against whom allegations of breaking the law were raised In the last one month a large number of Trinamool councillors across the state have been arrested by the police across the state on charges of corruption and extortion IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-police-arrest-another-trinamool-councillor-on-extortion-corruption-charges-676003.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/asaram-hospitalised-again-in-jodhpur-brought-from-central-jail-under-tight-security-676006.html Jaipur June 3 Asaram serving a life sentence in a minor sexual assault case has been admitted once again to a hospital in Jodhpur He was brought from the Central Jail to Arogyam Hospital under heavy police security for medical treatment and has been kept under observation Asaram was brought to our hospital on Tuesday night officials from the hospital confirmed to IANSA large police contingent remained deployed during his transfer and he was transported to the hospital in an ambulance amid tight security arrangementsAfter surrendering before Jodhpur Central Jail Asaram cited multiple health issues and filed a petition in the Rajasthan High Court seeking permission to undergo treatment at Arogyam HospitalThe matter came up before the Vacation Bench of the High CourtAccording to reports Asaram had arrived in Jodhpur on May 28 following the Rajasthan High Courtâs verdict in his case News of his arrival prompted several supporters to gather at Jodhpur Airport From the airport he proceeded directly to his ashram in Pal village before undergoing a medical examination at AIIMS JodhpurHe later surrendered at the Central JailEarlier a Division Bench of the Rajasthan High Court comprising Justice Arun Monga and Justice Yogendra Kumar Purohit upheld the life sentence awarded to Asaram by the lower court affirming imprisonment for the remainder of his natural lifeIn its observations the Court remarked The accuseds imprisonment is confined within walls but the mental trauma and lifelong suffering inflicted upon the victim know no such boundariesActing on the order the Court cancelled Asaramâs interim bail and directed the immediate issuance of an arrest warrant following which he surrendered before jail authoritiesThe case dates back to August 2013 when allegations emerged regarding the sexual assault of a minor student inside a hut at Manai Ashram in Jodhpur A lower court convicted Asaram and sentenced him to life imprisonment in April 2018 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/asaram-hospitalised-again-in-jodhpur-brought-from-central-jail-under-tight-security-676006.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-bans-pakistani-sim-cards-along-international-border-in-jaisalmer-676007.html Jaipur June 3 The Jaisalmer district administration in Rajasthan has imposed a complete ban on the use and possession of Pakistani SIM cards in border areas citing serious national security concerns District Collector and District Magistrate Anupama Jorwal issued the prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita BNSS 2023 the provision corresponding to the former Section 144 of the CrPCExercising powers under Section 163 of the BNSS District Magistrate Anupama Jorwal issued the prohibitory order banning the use possession or establishment of any communication through Pakistani SIM cards within Jaisalmerâs border areas The administration has warned that any violation of the order will invite strict legal actionOfficials stated that individuals found violating the directive may face arrest and prosecution under relevant security lawsParsa Ram Additional District Magistrate told IANS that extra precaution needs to be taken in Jaisalmer being a border area We have been releasing this order under relevant section from time to time looking at sensitivity of the situation he saidMeanwhile officials said Pakistani mobile tower signals operating across the international border extend nearly 3 to 4 kilometres inside Indian territory enabling crossborder communication through Pakistani SIM cards Intelligence agencies have flagged concerns that such connectivity could be misused for espionage or antinational activitiesAccording to official sources several mobile towers installed near the IndiaPakistan border on the Pakistani side provide strong signal coverage extending into Indian border villages Due to this network penetration communication using Pakistani local SIM cards becomes easily possible in certain areas of Jaisalmer district Authorities believe this creates a significant security vulnerabilitySimilar restrictions have been imposed in the past amid heightened border security concerns Security and intelligence agencies have expressed concern that suspicious individuals or antisocial elements could exploit Pakistani networks to transmit sensitive information across the border Officials point out that communication conducted through foreign SIM networks remains difficult to monitor through Indian telecom systems increasing the risk of covert communication and intelligence leaksThe administration has therefore classified the issue as a serious threat to national security The order reflects heightened vigilance in Rajasthanâs sensitive border district where authorities continue to monitor communication networks and movement patterns closely in the interest of national security IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-bans-pakistani-sim-cards-along-international-border-in-jaisalmer-676007.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/always-helped-congress-move-forward-leaders-hail-dk-shivakumar-ahead-of-ktaka-cm-oath-ceremony-676009.html New Delhi June 3 Congress leaders praised DK Shivakumar on Wednesday ahead of his scheduled swearingin as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka with Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar pointing out that Shivakumar has consistently played a key role in strengthening the party Speaking to IANS Wadettiwar said Whenever the party has faced trouble in the state he has always helped Congress move forward He is known even outside his state as a fighting leader At the same time his identity is also that of a leader who shares in others joys and sorrowsââHe never compromised on his attachment to the Congress party He has always said I would prefer to go to jail but I will not join the BJP He remained firm on this and today one who fights wins People now recognise this about him I am happy that such a fighting leader is becoming the Chief Minister of Karnataka todayâ he addedMadhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari who arrived in Bengaluru for the ceremony praised Shivakumarâs role in both governance and party organisationEvery resident of Karnataka takes pride in Karnatakas economic progress and development under Siddaramaiahs tenure DK Shivakumar played a crucial role in bringing the Congress party to power He also set an example by respectfully and graciously supporting and accepting the tenure of Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister Both these aspects are excellent examples of mutual respect and cooperation in politics Patwari saidSenior Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao said the leadership transition was the result of a long political process within the partyLast 21 years there has been a process going on in Karnataka the next Chief Minister PCC president and also Chief Minister Siddaramaiah DK Shivakumar Finally the high command has decided to replace Siddaramaiah because he has already accepted highcommand work So he has been accommodated in the Congress Working Committee And the next Chief Minister is DK Shivakumar Definitely both will continue Whatever the preelection promises they will definitely conduct welfare programs in the interest of the people he saidMeanwhile BJP Bihar State President Sanjay Saraogi said the selection of the Chief Minister was an internal matter of the Congress party but claimed the political atmosphere in Karnataka was turning against the ruling partyWe wish them well It is an internal matter of the Congress party who becomes the Chief Minister and who does not However in Karnataka an atmosphere is being created against the Congress party and the current situation shows that in the upcoming elections common people and voters are looking towards the Bharatiya Janata Party he saidDK Shivakumar is scheduled to take oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka at 405 PM on Wednesday at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan Bengaluru Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Shivakumar and members of the new CabinetThe ceremony is expected to be attended by senior Congress leaders including AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi AICC General Secretary Organisation KC Venugopal and Karnataka incharge Randeep Singh SurjewalaChief Ministers Deputy Chief Ministers Pradesh Congress Committee presidents from various states MPs and senior party leaders are also expected to attendThe guest list further includes religious leaders students from Government School Doddalahalli in Kanakapura daily wage workers civic workers farmer leaders representatives of Dalit and Backward Class organisations womenâs selfhelp groups women leaders and youth representatives IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/always-helped-congress-move-forward-leaders-hail-dk-shivakumar-ahead-of-ktaka-cm-oath-ceremony-676009.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-lok-bhavan-turns-police-fortress-shivakumar-all-set-to-assume-charge-676010.html Bengaluru June 3 Lok Bhavan and its surrounding areas have been turned into a police fortress ahead of the swearingin ceremony of DK Shivakumar as Chief Minister along with his Council of Ministers on Wednesday in Bengaluru More than 2000 police personnel have been deployed to provide security and ensure that no untoward incidents occur in and around Lok Bhavan Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh will directly monitor the security arrangements Three Joint Commissioners of Police and 20 Deputy Commissioners of Police DCPs will be on the ground coordinating security operations with the deployed personnelFor the programme to be held at Lok Bhavan only VIPs and VVIPs possessing valid vehicle passes will be permitted to drive their vehicles directly to the premises All dignitaries have been advised to take their seats at least one hour before the commencement of the eventVehicles of dignitaries arriving without vehicle passes will be stopped near Thimmaiah Circle and no private vehicles will be allowed beyond that pointTo ensure the safe transportation of such dignitaries from Thimmaiah Circle to the main venue at Lok Bhavan special sixseater electric golf carts have been arranged The police have already obtained the official list of dignitaries who have been issued passes and are carrying out verification checksAs Shivakumar is set to be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka his supporters and Congress workers have put up massive flex boards banners and cutouts at several locations across the city to congratulate the Chief MinisterdesignateIn particular Congress workers in Sumanahalli under the Rajarajeshwari Nagar constituency have erected a gigantic 100foottall cutout of DK Shivakumar and are grandly celebrating the occasionMeanwhile welcome banners and flex boards have been installed along the route from Kempegowda International Airport KIA to the city to greet the party high command and distinguished leaders from various states who are arriving for the swearingin ceremony From the airport toll plaza to Bengaluru city highways and trafficcongested stretches are lined with flex boards featuring photographs of various political leadersThe Congress Kisan Cell Karnataka brought a garland made of Rs 20 currency notes to present to DK Shivakumar who is set to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-lok-bhavan-turns-police-fortress-shivakumar-all-set-to-assume-charge-676010.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/abhishek-banerjee-approaches-calcutta-hc-challenging-cid-summons-in-mla-signature-mismatch-case-676016.html Kolkata June 3 IANS Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the partys Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday approached a singlejudge vacation bench of the Calcutta High Court challenging the summons from the Criminal Investigation Department CID of the West Bengal Police for interrogation in the signature mismatch casenbspThe case involves a mismatch in the signatures of some of the partys MLAs on a resolution nominating party MLAs to four crucial slots in the Assembly which are reserved for the opposition bench in the HouseThe singlejudge bench of Justice Apurba Sinha Roy has admitted his petition seeking protection from coercive police action including arrest in the case The matter will come up for hearing on FridayInitially Abhishek Banerjee was summoned at the CID office on June 1 However instead of appearing on that day he sought 15 days to appear on the pretext of his physical condition after being assaulted by the public at Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal on the afternoon of May 30However in the evening of June 1 the CID sleuths served him a second notice asking him to appear at the CID office on June 8On June 8 Abhishek Banerjee and his aunt the former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee are scheduled to be in New Delhi to attend a meeting of the opposition INDIA blocA few days ago Abhishek Banerjee had sent a letter to the office of the new Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly Rathindra Bose naming Sovandeb Chattopadhyay as the Leader of Opposition Nayna Bandopadhyay and Asima Patra as the two deputy leaders of the opposition and Firhad Hakim as the Chief Whip of Trinamool Congress legislative party in the state AssemblyThe Speaker however insisted that the resolution carrying the signatures of the Trinamool Congress legislators and endorsing the four names should be submitted along with the letter from Abhishek Banerjee Thereafter a resolution carrying the signatures of the Trinamool Congress legislators was submitted to the office of the SpeakerHowever things started taking a dramatic turn after two Trinamool Congress legislators Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha pointed out to the office of the Speaker about the mismatches in the signatures of some party legislatorsSoon after that the Assembly secretariat handed over the charge of the investigation to the CID and the latter summoned Abhishek Banerjee for interrogationIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/abhishek-banerjee-approaches-calcutta-hc-challenging-cid-summons-in-mla-signature-mismatch-case-676016.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-engaged-with-us-on-section-301-proceedings-and-bilateral-trade-talks-govt-676017.html New Delhi June 3 IANS India remains engaged with the US on the Section 301 proceedings announced by Washington and is also parallelly engaged with the US for finalisation of a framework agreement on bilateral trade as was announced on February 2 this year and in accordance with the joint statement released on February 7 the Commerce Ministry said on WednesdaynbspThe Commerce Ministry explained that the United States Trade Representative USTR has concluded investigations against 60 economies including India regarding measures these economies have taken to prevent the import of goodsAs a result the USTR has proposed imposing additional tariffs on imports from the 60 economies under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974 Products covered under section 232 tariffs and certain other products are excluded from these tariff proposals A special mechanism has also been proposed for textile and apparel products that could allow a certain volume of imports from selected economies to enter the US at lower tariff ratesAs per the report the proposed tariffs are not yet final and stakeholders can submit requests to participate in public hearings by June 22 2026 Written comments can be submitted until July 6 2026 Public hearings will be held on July 7 The USTR will consider the comments and testimony received before taking a final decision on the proposed measures the statement saidSenior officials from India and the United States currently holding a threeday round of talks in New Delhi to finalise the interim bilateral trade agreement that is expected to lead to a reduction in tariffsThe February 7 IndiaUS joint statement established the framework for a historic interim trade agreement to achieve mutually beneficial reciprocal trade while committing both nations to broader Bilateral Trade Agreement BTA negotiationsThe US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said recently that the US was looking forward to completing the details of a new bilateral trade agreement with India that will expand market access reduce barriers and create greater certainty for businesses on both sidesIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-engaged-with-us-on-section-301-proceedings-and-bilateral-trade-talks-govt-676017.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-collegium-recommends-new-judges-for-karnataka-mp-himachal-high-courts-676019.html New Delhi June 3 IANS The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India CJI Surya Kant has recommended a fresh set of appointments to the Karnataka Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh High CourtsnbspThe apex court Collegium has approved the proposal for the appointment of advocates Raghavendra Seetharam Srivatsa Hema Kulkarni Subramanya Rangarao Thadagavadi Prakash Vivekananda Bakkeswara Pramod and Hombe Gowda Shanthi Bhushan as Judges of the Karnataka High CourtIn its meeting held on June 2 the SC Collegium also recommended the name of advocate Amit Lahoti for appointment as a Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High CourtThe Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 2nd June 2026 has approved the proposal for appointment of Shri Amit Lahoti Advocate as a Judge of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh said a statement uploaded on the website of the apex courtFurther the Collegium approved the proposal for appointment of judicial officers Chirag Bhanu Singh Bhupesh Sharma and Yogesh Jaswal as Judges of the Himachal Pradesh High CourtThe Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 2nd June 2026 has approved the proposal for appointment of the following Judicial Officers as Judges of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh i Shri Chirag Bhanu Singh ii Shri Bhupesh Sharma and iii Shri Yogesh Jaswal a separate statement saidAs per the Memorandum of Procedure MoP governing the appointment of High Court judges the proposal for appointment is initiated by the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court in consultation with the two seniormost judges of that High CourtThe recommendation is forwarded by the Chief Justice to the Chief Minister who transmits it to the Governor The Governor in turn forwards the proposal to the Union Minister of Law and Justice along with relevant inputs and documentsThe proposal is then processed by the Centre before being placed before the Chief Justice of India CJI who consults the seniormost judges of the Supreme Court for finalising the recommendationFollowing the Collegiums approval the recommendation is sent to the Central government The appointments take effect after the President of India signs the warrants of appointment and the Department of Justice issues the notification in the Gazette of IndiaIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sc-collegium-recommends-new-judges-for-karnataka-mp-himachal-high-courts-676019.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/malviya-nagar-fire-incident-extremely-heartbreaking-says-president-murmu-676021.html New Delhi June 3 IANS President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed grief over the tragic Malviya Nagar fire incident in which 20 people have lost their lives so far and dozens are injurednbspShe offered condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injurednbspThe news of the loss of lives in the fire incident in Malviya Nagar Delhi is extremely heartbreaking I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the swift recovery of those injured President Murmu said in a statementnbspAt least 20 people were killed and dozens were injured after a massive fire broke out at the multistoried Lemon Green Restaurant in Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning officials saidnbspnbspSo far 37 people were rescued and taken to the hospital while a search for others is underway they addednbspSenior officials from Delhi Police Delhi Fire Services and rescue services are present at the scene and monitoring the situationUpon receiving the information ten fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the scene The fire was soon brought under control However the damage was extensivenbspOfficials said that some people tried to jump from the upper floors of the building to save their lives The injured have been sent to a nearby hospital Some of the injured are reported to be in critical conditionnbspnbspThe search and rescue operations are still ongoing at the sitenbsp The rescue officials are trying to locate other people possibly trapped on different floors of the buildingIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/malviya-nagar-fire-incident-extremely-heartbreaking-says-president-murmu-676021.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/wanted-to-be-ktaka-cm-but-i-accept-partys-decision-parameshwara--676023.html Bengaluru June 3 IANS Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara who will be sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister in the DK Shivakumarled government on Wednesday acknowledged that he had aspired to become CM but said he fully accepted the party high commands decision and was happy to serve in his new rolenbspSpeaking to reporters in Bengaluru ahead of the swearingin ceremony Parameshwara said he would abide by the partys decision as a disciplined worker of CongressnbspIt is true that I wanted to become the Chief Minister However as disciplined soldiers of the party we have to abide by the decision of the high command This is the partys decision and I have always maintained that I will follow whatever decision the high command takes he saidParameshwara said he viewed the post of Deputy Chief Minister as an opportunity to continue serving the people of KarnatakanbspThe party has made me the Deputy Chief Minister and I have accepted it I believe this is another opportunity to serve the people There is no question of considering it a demotion Any position is acceptable if it provides an opportunity to serve the people In that spirit I will work as the Deputy Chief Minister he saidnbspRejecting suggestions that any particular community had been overlooked in the leadership selection process Parameshwara said Congress gives opportunities to different leaders from time to timeThere is no question of neglecting any community Such a situation does not arise The party provides opportunities for different leaders to lead This time it has given an opportunity to DK Shivakumar and I congratulate and thank him he saidnbspOn the allocation of portfolios Parameshwara said the decision rests with the party leadership and the Chief MinisternbspI do not know which portfolio I will be assigned If I am given the Home Ministry I will continue in that role If I am assigned any other department I will serve there as well he saidnbspParameshwara also expressed gratitude to the Congress leadership for reposing faith in himnbspI would like to convey my sincere thanks to AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge Rahul Gandhi Priyanka Gandhi Karnataka incharge Randeep Singh Surjewala KC Venugopal and the entire party leadership At this stage of my political career they have selected me as Deputy Chief Minister I am grateful for the trust and confidence they have placed in me he saidHe said the new role would enable him to work for the people in accordance with the Congress partys ideology and manifestonbspThis is another opportunity to serve the people of Karnataka in line with the partys ideology and commitments I would also like to thank Chief Ministerdesignate DK Shivakumar and outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who were part of the decisionmaking process he addednbspParameshwara also congratulated Siddaramaiah on his appointment as a member of the Congress Working Committee CWCIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/wanted-to-be-ktaka-cm-but-i-accept-partys-decision-parameshwara--676023.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-blue-economy-emerging-as-powerful-engine-of-growth-piyush-goyal-676024.html New Delhi June 3 IANS Indias Blue Economy is emerging as a powerful engine of growth driven by expanding seafood exports and rising global demand for Indian marine products Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on WednesdaynbspThe minister said Indias fisherfolk are benefiting from wider market access and growing export opportunities with seafood exports touching an alltime high during FY 202526nbspHighlighting the sectors rapid growth Goyal said seafood exports have recorded a nearly 145 per cent jump since FY 201314Our fisherfolk are benefiting from expanded markets and rising exports with seafood exports reaching an alltime high in FY 202526 With nearly 145 per cent jump in exports since FY 201314 Indias Blue Economy is emerging as a powerful engine of growth the minister saidnbspMeanwhile Indias seafood exports touched an alltime high in both volume and value during 202526 underlining the sectors resilience amid uncertain global trade conditions and strengthening the countrys position as a major supplier to international marketsIndia exported 1972 lakh metric tonnes of seafood during the fiscal year valued at Rs 73890 crore 846 billion the highest ever achieved by the sector the Marine Products Export Development Authority MPEDA said on June 1nbspAnnouncing the figures MPEDA Chairman P Jawahar said the record performance was achieved despite multiple global challenges including volatile demand patterns and market uncertaintiesFrozen shrimp continued to dominate Indias seafood export basket accounting for more than twothirds of total export earningsnbspShrimp exports generated Rs 49038 crore 562 billion contributing 665 per cent of total foreign exchange earnings from seafood exportsnbspExport volumes of frozen shrimp rose to 793 lakh metric tonnes with the United States remaining the largest buyer followed by China and the European UnionThe United States retained its position as Indias largest seafood market by value importing seafood worth 233 billionnbspHowever exports to the US registered a decline in value and volume compared with the previous year reflecting changing market dynamics and pricing pressuresIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-blue-economy-emerging-as-powerful-engine-of-growth-piyush-goyal-676024.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/malviya-nagar-fire-vp-radhakrishnan-condoles-loss-of-lives-l-g-sandhu-assures-help-676025.html New Delhi June 3 Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives in the tragic fire incident in Delhis Malviya Nagar calling it deeply distressing and wished for the speedy recovery of those injured At least 20 people were killed and dozens were injured after a massive fire broke out at the multistoried Lemon Green Restaurant in Delhis Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning officials said So far 37 people were rescued and taken to the hospital while a search for others is underway they added Taking to X Vice President Radhakrishnan said The tragic loss of lives in the fire incident in Malviya Nagar Delhi is deeply distressingI extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray that they find strength and courage in this hour of grief I also pray for the wellbeing and speedy recovery of those who have been injured he addedDelhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu also expressed distress over the tragic incident and said that the officials are directed to ensure immediate assistance to those affected by the horrific fireDeeply distressed by the tragic fire at a hotel in Hauz Rani Malviya Nagar My thoughts and condolences are with the families of the deceased and I join all in praying for the swift recovery of those injured Police civil and fire rescue teams are currently onsite conducting operations Officials have been spoken to amp directed to ensure immediate medical aid relief and a thorough investigation into this tragic incident LG Sandhu said in a post on XSenior officials from Delhi Police Delhi Fire Services and rescue services are present at the scene and monitoring the situationUpon receiving the information ten fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the scene The fire was soon brought under control However the damage was extensiveOfficials said that some people tried to jump from the upper floors of the building to save their lives The injured have been sent to a nearby hospital Some of the injured are reported to be in critical condition The search and rescue operations are still ongoing at the site The rescue officials are trying to locate other people possibly trapped on different floors of the building IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/malviya-nagar-fire-vp-radhakrishnan-condoles-loss-of-lives-l-g-sandhu-assures-help-676025.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-rejects-bloomberg-report-on-rbi-gold-sell-off-says-reserves-rose-to-1685-pc-as-of-may-22-676026.html New Delhi June 3 The Central government on Wednesday firmly rejected claims that the Reserve Bank of India RBI had sold a significant portion of its gold reserves to safeguard foreign currency assets amid tensions in West Asia describing the assertion as fake and unsupported by official data The clarification came in response to an analysis by Bloomberg Economics which suggested that the RBI may have offloaded gold worth approximately 12 billion during a period of heightened geopolitical uncertainty linked to the IranUS conflict in West AsiaRefuting the report the governments factchecking arm under the Press Information Bureau PIB said official RBI data showed a steady increase in the share of gold within Indias foreign exchange reserves rather than any decline resulting from largescale salesAccording to RBI the share of gold in Indias foreign exchange reserves rose from 1392 per cent at endSeptember 2025 to 1670 per cent on March 31 2026 and further to 1685 per cent as of May 22 2026 the PIBs Fact Check Unit statedThe government further pointed out that the RBI regularly publishes information relating to its physical gold holdings through its Monthly Bulletin and said the stock position remained unchangedThe physical stock of gold is also disclosed by RBI in its Monthly Bulletin The latest edition is available on the RBI website The status remains unchanged as on date the PIB saidThe Bloomberg report claimed that the RBI was estimated to have sold nearly 12 billion worth of gold during the two weeks ending May 22 while simultaneously purchasing around 75 billion in foreigncurrency assetsThe assessment was made by Abhishek Gupta Senior India Economist at Bloomberg EconomicsHowever the Central government dismissed that interpretation citing official reserve data released by the RBI IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-rejects-bloomberg-report-on-rbi-gold-sell-off-says-reserves-rose-to-1685-pc-as-of-may-22-676026.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pib-fack-check-dismisses-claims-of-rbi-selling-12-billion-gold-reserves-as-fake-676027.html New Delhi June 3 The government on Wednesday dismissed claims that the Reserve Bank of India RBI sold gold worth around 12 billion calling a media report fake In a post on X the Press Information Bureau PIB Fact Check unit rejected claims that the RBI had offloaded a significant portion of its gold reserves citing official data released by the central bankâAccording to RBI the share of gold in Indiaâs foreign exchange reserves rose from 1392 per cent at the end of September 2025 to 1670 per cent on March 31 2026 and further to 1685 per cent as of May 22 2026â PIB Fact Check saidThe clarification came after claims surfaced suggesting that the central bank may have sold gold worth nearly 12 billionPIB further noted that the RBI regularly discloses its physical gold holdings through its Monthly Bulletin and said the status of the central bankâs gold stock remains unchangedAccording to RBI data released on May 22 the share of gold in overall foreign exchange reserves continued to increase contradicting claims of any largescale saleThe data showed that Indiaâs physical gold reserves stood at around 880 metric tonnes as of April 24 2026 largely unchanged from previous disclosuresAccording to RBI data the value of gold reserves increased significantly over the past year rising from 8182 billion in early May 2025 to around 12024 billion by late April 2026The share of gold within Indiaâs overall foreign exchange reserves has also increased steadily during the period reflecting both valuation gains and changes in reserve compositionIndiaâs total foreign exchange reserves stood at around 69849 billion as of April 24 according to the latest RBI dataPIB urged users to rely on official RBI communication channels for authentic information regarding the countryâs reserves and monetary data IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pib-fack-check-dismisses-claims-of-rbi-selling-12-billion-gold-reserves-as-fake-676027.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pib-fact-check-dismisses-claims-of-rbi-selling-12-billion-gold-reserves-as-fake-676028.html New Delhi June 3 The government on Wednesday dismissed claims that the Reserve Bank of India RBI sold gold worth around 12 billion calling a media report fake In a post on X the Press Information Bureau PIB Fact Check unit rejected claims that the RBI had offloaded a significant portion of its gold reserves citing official data released by the central bankâAccording to RBI the share of gold in Indiaâs foreign exchange reserves rose from 1392 per cent at the end of September 2025 to 1670 per cent on March 31 2026 and further to 1685 per cent as of May 22 2026â PIB Fact Check saidThe clarification came after claims surfaced suggesting that the central bank may have sold gold worth nearly 12 billionPIB further noted that the RBI regularly discloses its physical gold holdings through its Monthly Bulletin and said the status of the central bankâs gold stock remains unchangedAccording to RBI data released on May 22 the share of gold in overall foreign exchange reserves continued to increase contradicting claims of any largescale saleThe data showed that Indiaâs physical gold reserves stood at around 880 metric tonnes as of April 24 2026 largely unchanged from previous disclosuresAccording to RBI data the value of gold reserves increased significantly over the past year rising from 8182 billion in early May 2025 to around 12024 billion by late April 2026The share of gold within Indiaâs overall foreign exchange reserves has also increased steadily during the period reflecting both valuation gains and changes in reserve compositionIndiaâs total foreign exchange reserves stood at around 69849 billion as of April 24 according to the latest RBI dataPIB urged users to rely on official RBI communication channels for authentic information regarding the countryâs reserves and monetary data IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pib-fact-check-dismisses-claims-of-rbi-selling-12-billion-gold-reserves-as-fake-676028.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-shivakumar-meets-deve-gowda-seek-blessings-mb-patil-ramalinga-reddy-thank-party-for-cabinet-post-676031.html Bengaluru June 3 Karnataka Chief Ministerdesignate DK Shivakumar on Wednesday met former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda at his Padmanabhanagar residence in Bengaluru and sought his blessings ahead of the swearingin ceremony in the evening even as senior Congress leaders MB Patil and Ramalinga Reddy thanked the party for inviting them to join the Council of Ministers under the incoming Chief Minister Deve Gowda warmly received Shivakumar and congratulated him on being elevated to the post of Chief MinisterDuring the meeting Shivakumar presented a bouquet to the JDS patriarch and touched his feet as a mark of respect while seeking his blessings Deve Gowda shook hands with Shivakumar felicitated him and wished him success in his new roleThe two leaders also held a brief interaction The meeting assumes political significance as Shivakumar and the Deve Gowda family have long been political rivals in Karnataka politicsIn recent weeks Shivakumar and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy son of Deve Gowda had engaged in a war of words and exchanged personal attacks over various political issuesMeanwhile senior Congress leaders MB Patil and Ramalinga Reddy expressed their gratitude to the party leadership after being invited to join the Council of Ministers under the incoming Chief MinisterMB Patil a close associate of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been invited to take oath as a minister along with Shivakumar Patil previously served as Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development in the Siddaramaiahled government An engineer and educationist by profession he represents the Babaleshwar Assembly constituency in Vijayapura districtSpeaking to reporters Patil said Shivakumar had personally called and invited him to be part of the new CabinetI convey my heartfelt gratitude to Sonia Gandhi AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah AICC General Secretaries KC Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala he saidPatil said the Congress high command had taken its decision after extensive deliberations and indicated that further expansion of the Cabinet would take place in due courseThis is the first phase of Cabinet formation There will be a second phase of Cabinet expansion as well The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee KPCC will also have a new president he saidOn portfolio allocation Patil said the decision rests entirely with the Chief MinisterI do not know how many ministers will take oath today Allocation of portfolios is the Chief Ministers prerogative and I will accept whatever responsibility is assigned to me he addedFormer Transport and Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy also confirmed that he had received a call from the party leadership inviting him to join the Cabinet Reddy known for his grassroots connect and peoplefriendly approach represents the BTM Layout Assembly constituency in Bengaluru IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-shivakumar-meets-deve-gowda-seek-blessings-mb-patil-ramalinga-reddy-thank-party-for-cabinet-post-676031.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-congratulates-shivakumar-on-taking-oath-as-karnataka-cm-assures-centres-support--676072.html New Delhi June 3 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated DK Shivakumar on taking oath as the Chief Minister of KarnatakanbspCongratulations to Shri DK Shivakumar Ji on taking oath as Chief Minister of Karnataka Best wishes for his tenure the Prime Minister said in a post on XnbspHe also assured full cooperation from the Centre stating that it would work closely with the Karnataka government for the welfare and development of the states peopleEarlier Shivakumar was sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka at a ceremony held at the Glass House in Bengalurus Lok Bhavan premisesnbspGovernor Thawar Chand Gehlot administered the oath of office and secrecy to Shivakumar at 410 pmnbspAmid slogans raised by supporters Shivakumar walked to the dais and paid floral tributes to the portrait of Sri Veera Gangadhara Swamiji popularly known as Ajjayya or Nonavinakere Ajja He then proceeded to take the oath of office and secrecyHolding a copy of the Constitution Shivakumar invoked the name of Veera Gangadhara Ajja whom he regards as his spiritual guide while taking the oathnbspThe ceremony began with the rendition of Vande Mataram followed by the National Anthem performed by the Karnataka State Police Band The state anthem was also played during the eventnbspSeveral senior Congress leaders including party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi were present at the swearingin ceremonyThirteen ministers also took oath along with Shivakumar on Wednesday as the new Karnataka government assumed officenbspFormer Home Minister G Parameshwara a prominent leader hailing from the Dalit community was sworn in as the Deputy Chief MinisternbspAmong the notable inclusions in the first phase of cabinet formation are Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah son of outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and former Speaker UT KhaderIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-congratulates-shivakumar-on-taking-oath-as-karnataka-cm-assures-centres-support--676072.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cease-such-attacks-india-strongly-condemns-attack-on-kuwait-airport-that-killed-indian-national-676078.html New Delhi June 3 IANS India on Wednesday strongly condemned the attack on Kuwait International Airport which resulted in the death of one Indian national and injured several others New Delhi also reiterated its call to not target civilian population civilian infrastructure and urged parties to stop such attacksnbspWe condemn the attack on the Kuwait International Airport today in which an Indian national has died and several of our nationals are injured Since the onset of the conflict in West Asia we have strongly urged that civilian population and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted We again call upon parties to cease such attacks read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs MEAOffering condolences to the families of the victims the MEA assured that the Indian Embassy is extending all possible assistance to those injurednbspWe remain in close contact with local authorities for the welfare of Indian nationals Indian Missions and Posts across the region are on alert and continue to proactively support our community the statement addednbspEarlier the Embassy of India in Kuwait confirmed the death of an Indian national in the attack carried out on Kuwait International AirportnbspEmbassy of India in Kuwait expresses its deepest condolences at the tragic demise of an Indian national due to an attack on the airport in Kuwait today The Embassy is in touch with the bereaved family and is closely coordinating with the Kuwaiti authorities to render all possible support and assistance to the bereaved family as well as those injured in the incident it wrote on XKuwaits Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed the countrys condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the brutal and ongoing Iranian attacks using ballistic missiles and drones targeting once again civilian and vital facilities including Kuwait International Airport resulting in the death of one individual injuries to others and damage to vital facilities including diplomatic missionsnbspThe Ministry affirms the State of Kuwaits categorical rejection of Irans overt aggressive attacks which lead to increased escalation heightened tension and undermine the security and stability of the region constituting a flagrant violation of the rules of international law the United Nations Charter and Security Council Resolution 2817 of 2026 read a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign AffairsAccording to the official spokesperson for Kuwaits Ministry of Health a comprehensive health mobilization has been in place since the first hours of the brutal Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait with 63 injury cases received and seven major emergency surgeries performednbspThe health system continues to enhance its readiness around the clock it statednbspKuwaits Ministry of Defence official spokesman Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz AlOtaibi stated that armed forces are monitoring the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities and expressed readiness to deal with any developmentsIn a statement posted on X Kuwait Army stated The Official Spokesman for the Ministry of Defense Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz AlOtaibi stated that a number of hostile drones targeted today the passenger building T1 at Kuwait International Airport as a result of the criminal Iranian aggression which resulted in significant material damage to the building and injuries to a number of individuals who received the necessary medical careHe affirmed that the armed forces are monitoring the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities and they are in a state of complete readiness to deal with any developments and to take all necessary measures to preserve the security of the country and its stability it addedIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cease-such-attacks-india-strongly-condemns-attack-on-kuwait-airport-that-killed-indian-national-676078.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mehbooba-mufti-asks-kashmiri-pandits-to-sink-differences-with-jk-muslims-work-together--675968.html Srinagar June 2 IANS Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and President of Opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday asked the Kashmiri Pandit community to sink differences and work with local Muslims for common honour and dignitynbspIn a letter addressed to Sanjay Tickoo president of Kashmiri Pandit Sangarsh Samiti Mehbooba Mufti said that the recent breakthroughs achieved by the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance in their engagement with the Government of India offer an important lesson Sincere dialogue can lead to meaningful outcomesMehbooba Mufti wrote in the letter Today Jammu ampamp Kashmir once again stands at a critical juncture in its history A deep sense of despair uncertainty and disillusionment has taken hold across the region In these circumstances it is imperative that we build a broad consensus that rises above party lines and political affiliations to help steer JampampK out of the current impasseIf we are committed to restoring the dignity security and confidence of our people a constructive and sustained dialogue with the Government of India is not merely desirable it is essentialThe time has come for all of us to make a united appeal to the Honble Prime Minister and the Honble Home Minister urging them to initiate a meaningful and sustained engagement with the people of Jammu ampamp KashmirWe must set aside our differences disagreements and competing political narratives in the larger interest of those we represent This cannot become an exercise in claiming political credit or scoring partisan points Rather it must be a moment of collective responsibility and unity for the welfare and future of our peopleI therefore urge you to rise above our differences and join this effort At this critical moment unity is our greatest strengthTogether we can work towards a peaceful dignified and prosperous Jammu ampamp Kashmir one where the rights aspirations and identity of its people are protected and safeguarded within the framework of the Constitution of India she concudedMehbooba Mufti has time and again advocated for Kashmiri Pandits to return to the Valley and urged both Hindus and Muslims in JampampK to rebuild their traditional brotherhoodShe has often been quoted as saying that Kashmir is incomplete without the Pandit community and called for them to bridge dividesIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mehbooba-mufti-asks-kashmiri-pandits-to-sink-differences-with-jk-muslims-work-together--675968.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/twisha-death-case-giribala-singh-son-samarth-sent-to-judicial-remand-till-june-16-675971.html Bhopal June 2 IANSnbsp The Chief Judicial Magistrate CJM court in Bhopal on Tuesday sent retired district judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh to judicial remand till June 16 after the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI chose not to seek any further remand in connection with the death of actormodel Twisha SharmanbspThe court directed that both accused be kept separately from other inmates at Bhopal Central Jail and issued jail warrants following the hearing advocate Ankur Pandey representing Twishas family in the court told IANSGiribala Singh and Samarth Singh were produced before the district court after completion of their fiveday CBI custody on Tuesday The court sent them to judicial remand as the agency CBI informed the court that it did not require their further custodial interrogation following which the court remanded them to judicial custodyDuring the hearing Giribala Singh made serious allegations before the court claiming that an advocate representing Twisha Sharmas family assaulted her son Samarth Singh inside the court premises in JabalpurShe alleged that Samarth Singh was facing a threat to his life and sought protection from the court Giribala Singh also objected to what she termed a media trial in the case and urged that media coverage influencing public perception should be stoppedResponding to the claim counsel for Twisha Sharma Anurag Srivastava urged the court to verify the allegation through CCTV footage within the court premises If such an incident occurred the footage should be examined he saidThe court proceedings came a day after the CBI recreated the crime scene at the familys Bagmugalia residence in Bhopal where Twisha Sharma was found hanging on May 12As part of the reconstruction exercise investigators used an 80kg dummy nearly matching Twishas reported body weight to recreate the sequence of events and verify statements given by the accused and witnessesTwisha Sharma 33 a former model and actor from Noida was found dead at her marital home less than six months after her marriage to Samarth SinghWhile the death was initially reported as a suicide Twishas family alleged that she was subjected to dowry harassment and murderedThe case drew widespread attention after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled the anticipatory bail granted to Giribala Singh citing material placed before it during the investigationIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/twisha-death-case-giribala-singh-son-samarth-sent-to-judicial-remand-till-june-16-675971.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-bungalow-not-anyones-ancestral-property-cm-samrat-choudhary-attacks-lalu-family-675972.html Patna June 2 IANS The political dispute surrounding the government residence occupied by former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi has intensified with Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launching a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD leadership during a public gathering in Sheikhpura on TuesdaynbspWithout directly naming individuals the Chief Minister criticised what he described as an excessive attachment to government residences asserting that official accommodations are meant for public servants and not for personal or hereditary useA government bungalow is not anyones ancestral property Samrat Choudhary remarked while addressing the gatheringHe further alleged that some political leaders have become so attached to government housing that they are demanding separate residences for different family members while ignoring the concerns of the general publicThe Chief Minister said that public representatives should prioritise the welfare of citizens rather than focusing on retaining government accommodation after leaving officeRecalling his own political career Samrat Choudhary noted that he had served in several ministerial positions including as Bihars Home Minister yet had never treated official residences as personal propertyHe stated that after moving into the Chief Ministers official residence he directed officials to install a signboard outside the premises stating that the house belonged to a public servant and was not private propertyThe Chief Minister also pointed out that he has changed government residences multiple times over the course of his political careerAccording to him he has shifted between official accommodations eleven times since 1999Drawing a comparison with former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar he said that whenever Nitish Kumar demitted office he vacated the official residence without waiting for any notice from the governmentThe controversy centres on the government bungalow located at 10 Circular Road in Patna where former Chief Ministers Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav are residingThe Building Construction Department has directed the occupants to vacate the residence within 15 daysOfficials stated that a notice regarding the matter had been issued on November 25 2025 but the premises have not yet been vacatedThe government has allotted an alternative official residence to Rabri Devi at 39 Hardinge RoadHowever authorities claim that despite repeated requests and communications the family has continued to occupy the existing accommodationIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-bungalow-not-anyones-ancestral-property-cm-samrat-choudhary-attacks-lalu-family-675972.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mamatas-sit-in-against-attacks-cong-calls-it-her-right-bjp-terms-it-reflection-of-public-anger-675973.html New Delhi June 2 IANS The Congress on Tuesday came out in support of Trinamool Congress TMC supremo Mamata Banerjees sitindemonstration against the alleged attacks on her party leaders and workers and the eviction of hawkers illegally encroaching railway lands calling it her constitutional right However the BJP asserted that such a protest wont have any impact on the people of West Bengal who have turned resentful against the TrinamoolnbspSpeaking to IANS Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said In a democracy if there is injustice anywhere the Constitution of India gives the right to hold peaceful protests against it and Mamata Banerjee is doing the sameEveryone has seen that Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee was brutally attacked He is the official number two leader of the party and is an MP If he is not safe under the BJP government then I would say this is a wellplanned attack by the BJP against him he allegedReferring to the attack on another Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee Tiwari said He is a senior leader of the party but his head got injured in the attackDozens of Trinamool Congress offices were vandalised and set on fire he addedThe Congress MP further said Such things had not taken place so far in independent India This is the authoritarian face of the Bharatiya Janata PartyHe urged all opposition parties to come together and protest against the alleged goondaism of the BJPBJP MP Praveen Khandelwal said that former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has lost her peace of mind after the defeat of the Trinamool Congress in the West Bengal Assembly pollsShe is disheartened upset and disappointed Trinamool members whether it is MP Kalyan Banerjee or MP Abhishek Banerjee are engaged in political drama The protest that Mamata Banerjee plans to stage today will have no impact She should focus on managing her own party he told IANSThe public is demanding answers from the Trinamool Congress for their misgovernance in the state he addedEchoing similar view BJP leader Locket Chatterjee said The situation has changed dramatically within a month Mamata Banerjee never imagined that the difficulties she created for the people would return in the form of public resentment to the party so quickly Today she is leading a protest Had her party worked for the people all these years this situation may not have arisenTrinamool Congress party is finished after their defeat in the Assembly polls they dont have much cadres left now she claimedIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mamatas-sit-in-against-attacks-cong-calls-it-her-right-bjp-terms-it-reflection-of-public-anger-675973.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bjp-chief-nitin-nabin-meets-delegates-of-nepals-rastriya-swatantra-party--675974.html New Delhi June 2 IANS BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday interacted with a delegation of Nepals ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party RSP led by Rabi Lamichhane sharing an overview of the partys ideological foundations and Prime Minister Narendra Modis governance modelAs part of the Know BJP initiative Nabin welcomed the delegation and shared insights on the partys organisational structure and its approach to public engagementHe explained how the party functions from the national level down to the booth level highlighting the crucial role played by BJP workers in maintaining continuous contact with citizens and addressing issues at the grassrootsNabin emphasised the deeprooted and historic ties between India and Nepal describing the relationship as one built on shared civilizational heritage cultural affinity and strong peopletopeople connectionsHe said such interactions play an important role in strengthening democratic dialogue and fostering closer engagement between political parties in the two neighbouring countriesThe RSP delegation expressed interest in understanding the BJPs membership process candidate selection mechanism and methods of identifying and nurturing grassroots leadershipResponding to their queries Nabin explained that the BJPs organisational strength stems from sustained public outreach boothlevel engagement and active participation of ordinary citizens in the democratic processThe BJP president also highlighted the governance model under PM Modi stating that development public service good governance and effective welfare delivery remain central pillars of the partys political and governance philosophyNabin also discussed the growing influence of Generation Z in politics Both sides exchanged views on the role of young people in shaping democratic participation influencing public discourse and emerging as future political leadersThe meeting was attended by several senior BJP leaders including Arun Singh Member of Parliament Sanjay Jaiswal Member of Parliament Bansuri Swaraj and Vijay ChauthaiwaleAs part of their visit the Nepalese delegation toured the BJP Media Centre and the partys Central Library gaining insights into the partys communication and knowledgemanagement systemsThe interaction concluded with a lunch meeting attended by several prominent BJP leaders including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Members of Parliament Manoj Tiwari Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and Praveen Khandelwal and Union Minister of State and Delhi BJP chief Harsh MalhotraThe meeting is being viewed as part of the BJPs broader efforts to engage with political parties and democratic institutions across South Asia while showcasing its organisational model and governance experience through the Know BJP initiativeIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bjp-chief-nitin-nabin-meets-delegates-of-nepals-rastriya-swatantra-party--675974.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-reaffirms-indias-readiness-to-support-peace-and-dialogue-in-myanmar-675840.html New Delhi June 1 IANS India and Myanmar on Monday decided to advance bilateral ties and collaborate further in areas of trade investment connectivity development partnership capacity building security and border management In the extensive discussions held at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing agreed to further deepen the bilateral ties between both neighbouring nationsnbspDuring the meeting PM Modi reiterated Indias readiness to support peace and dialogue in Myanmar including by sharing federal governance and economic growth experiencesPM Narendra held wideranging discussions with President U Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar on further deepening IndiaMyanmar bilateral ties Anchored in the enduring historic and peopletopeople relationship both sides agreed to advance IndiaMyanmar partnership for peace progress and prosperity and to further collaborate in areas of trade investment connectivity development partnership capacity building security and border management the Ministry of External Affairs MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on XPM conveyed that India remains Myanmars trusted neighbour a reliable partner and steadfast first responder in times of crisis in line with Indias Neighbourhood First Act East and MAHASAGAR policies PM reaffirmed Indias readiness to support peace and dialogue in Myanmar including by sharing federal governance and economic growth experiences he addedLater in the day President U Min Aung Hlaing will meet President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan He is also scheduled to visit The Light and the Lotus Relics of the Awakened One cultural exposition at Raipithora cultural complex in the capitalThis is President U Min Aung Hlaings first visit to India after assuming office He is also scheduled to travel to Mumbai for business interactions and site visits For his visit he is accompanied by a highlevel delegation comprising several cabinet ministers senior officials and business leadersOn Sunday National Security Advisor NSA Ajit Doval called on President Hlaing in New Delhi On May 30 External Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar had also called on U Min Aung Hlaing and expressed appreciation for his positive sentiment towards deepening bilateral cooperationPresident U Min Aung Hlaing began his fiveday visit to India by offering prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bihars Bodh Gaya on SaturdayMyanmar lies at the confluence of Indias Neighbourhood First Act East and MAHASAGAR policies The official visit of President U Min Aung Hlaing to India is expected to further strengthen and deepen the multifaceted relations between the two countries the MEA statedIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-modi-reaffirms-indias-readiness-to-support-peace-and-dialogue-in-myanmar-675840.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-to-begin-first-phase-of-census-2027-today-675847.html New Delhi June 1 With the first phase of Census 2027 set to begin on Monday more than 374 lakh people in Gujarat have already completed selfenumeration as the state gears up for what officials describe as Indias first fully digital census exercise The census the 16th in the countrys history and the eighth since Independence will be conducted in two phases across Gujarat and the rest of India The previous census was carried out in 2011Announcing the commencement of the exercise Census Director Sujal Mayatra urged all citizens to participate in the nationwide enumeration programmeThe House Listing and Housing Census will be conducted across the state from June 1 to June 30 During this phase enumerators will ask a total of 33 questions covering housing conditions family details source of drinking water toilet facilities and other assets Mayatra saidThe first phase known as the House Listing and Housing Census HLO will involve enumerators collecting information on housing conditions household composition access to drinking water sanitation facilities and other assetsThe survey will be conducted in all districts municipal corporations municipalities and villages across GujaratThe second phase comprising Population Enumeration PE and caste enumeration will be conducted between February 9 and February 28 2027According to census authorities caste data collection will be undertaken alongside the nationwide population count during this stageMayatra said During this phase population enumeration and caste enumeration will be carried out and the caste census exercise will also be completed across the countryOfficials said Gujarats selfenumeration campaign which began on May 17 received participation from Governor Acharya Devvrat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel members of the state Cabinet the Chief Secretary senior secretaries district collectors municipal commissioners and other citizens who submitted their details through the online selfenumeration facilityAs of May 30 more than 374 lakh citizens had filled selfenumeration forms under Census 2027Of these around 330 lakh submissions had been successfully completed while approximately 44000 forms remained under processingThe census operation in Gujarat will cover 110598 House Listing Blocks HLBs and will be carried out by 109038 enumerators supported by 18254 supervisorsTo prepare for the exercise enumerators supervisors and other census officials have undergone training in three phases Officials said modern technology would play a central role in this years censusDedicated Android and iOS applications have been developed in 16 languages including Gujarati and are equipped with offline data collection capabilities to facilitate enumeration in areas with limited internet connectivityA special SelfEnumeration option was also introduced allowing residents to submit their information directly through the official portalCensus authorities emphasised that all information collected under the Census Act 1948 and the Census Rules 1990 would remain strictly confidentialAll personal information collected under the provisions of the Census Act 1948 and the Census Rules 1990 will be kept completely confidential The information cannot be used for legal or taxation purposes officials saidAuthorities further noted that every citizen is legally required to provide accurate and complete information during the census process and that the law provides for penalties in cases where individuals refuse to furnish information IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-to-begin-first-phase-of-census-2027-today-675847.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cotton-duty-waiver-brings-relief-to-tns-tiruppur-knitwear-industry-exporters-hail-move-675850.html Coimbatore June 1 The Tiruppur knitwear and textile industry has welcomed the Centreâs decision to temporarily remove customs duty on cotton imports describing it as a timely intervention that will help reduce production costs improve raw material availability and enhance the global competitiveness of Indiaâs textile and apparel exports The Centre has announced a temporary exemption from all customs duties on cotton imports from June 1 to October 30 a move aimed at addressing concerns over rising cotton prices and ensuring adequate supply to the textile sectorIndustry leaders said the decision would provide muchneeded relief to manufacturers exporters and spinning mills that have been grappling with escalating raw material costs over the past several monthsApparel Export Promotion Council AEPC Chairman A Sakthivel welcomed the announcement stating that the duty waiver would significantly improve cotton availability for the Indian textile and apparel industryâThe removal of customs duty on cotton imports is the need of the hour It will help moderate domestic cotton prices improve the availability of quality cotton and reduce input costs across the textile value chainâ he saidSakthivel noted that the measure would strengthen the competitiveness of Indian textile and apparel exports in international markets at a time when exporters are facing intense competition from several textileproducing nationsHe added that the decision would particularly benefit small and medium enterprises SMEs many of which have been under pressure due to a sharp increase in cotton and yarn pricesTiruppur Exportersâ Association TEA President KM Subramanian also welcomed the move saying it would directly benefit the knitwear manufacturing sector âThe industry has been seeking measures to ease the burden of rising raw material costs This decision will help reduce production expenses and improve the operating environment for knitwear exportersâ he saidSouth India Hosiery Manufacturers Association SIHMA President P Shanmugasundaram said the temporary duty exemption would support the entire textile ecosystem including spinning mills fabric manufacturers and garment exportersHe observed that lower cotton prices would improve the availability of raw materials and provide a boost to major textile hubs such as Tiruppur which plays a crucial role in Indiaâs knitwear exportsIndustry stakeholders expressed hope that the duty waiver would stabilise cotton prices strengthen export growth and provide fresh momentum to one of the countryâs largest employmentgenerating sectors IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cotton-duty-waiver-brings-relief-to-tns-tiruppur-knitwear-industry-exporters-hail-move-675850.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-cabinet-expansion-today-35-new-ministers-to-take-oath-at-lok-bhavan-675853.html Kolkata June 1 The 35 members of the extended cabinet in West Bengal will take the oath as ministers at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata at 11 am on Monday Governor RN Ravi will administer the oathLast week the Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and the Bharatiya Janata Party BJPâs state president in West Bengal separately met with the partyâs central leadership to finalise the names of 35 new cabinet membersFinally these 35 BJP legislators will take oath as cabinet members on Monday In all probability the portfolio distribution of the new members of the state cabinet will also be announced on MondayAlthough speculation is there in the corridors of power and political circles in the state about who will be inducted the state BJP leadership is tightlipped on the issue âJust wait till 11 am today There might be many surprises The only thing I can say as of now is the extended cabinet will be a fair combination of veterans and new blood At the same time there will be fair representation in the state cabinet from all the districts of West Bengalâ said a state committee member of the BJP in the morning who did not wish to be namedWith the 35 new cabinet members in the state cabinet taking oath on Monday the total number of cabinet members will increase to 41 with still room left for induction of three more cabinet members considering that 15 per cent of the total Assembly strength in a state is the ceiling for the number of cabinet membersTo recall six ministers of the first BJPruled state government in West Bengal since independence including the stateâs ninth Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari were sworn in by the Governor on May 9 The other five members of the cabinet who were sworn in along with CM Adhikari were Agnimitra Paul Dilip Ghosh Nisith Pramanik Ashok Kirtaniya and Khudiram TuduAfter the oath ceremony is over CM Adhikari will hold a crucial meeting with the different associations of the state government employees to finalise the payment of Dearness Allowance to the current and retired state government employees at par with their counterparts in the Central government and arrears accrued on it as per the directions of the Supreme CourtIn the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections BJP clinched a landslide victory with its candidates winning from 207 Assembly constituencies Later BJPâs tally in the state Assembly increased to 208 with the party candidate Debangshu Panda clinching a landslide victory in the repolling for Falta constituency in South 24 Parganas district IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bengal-cabinet-expansion-today-35-new-ministers-to-take-oath-at-lok-bhavan-675853.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/commercial-lpg-prices-hiked-again-delhi-rate-up-by-rs-42-kolkata-sees-rs-5350-increase-675854.html New Delhi June 1 Commercial LPG prices have been increased once again adding to the cost burden faced by restaurants hotels caterers and small businesses across the country that rely heavily on cooking gas According to the latest revision effective from Monday the price of a 19kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has been raised by Rs 42 taking the retail selling price to Rs 311350 per cylinder In Kolkata the increase is steeper at Rs 5350 pushing the price to Rs 325550The hike comes at a time when businesses are already dealing with higher fuel and transportation expenses Oil marketing companies have also increased the price of 5kg Free Trade LPG FTL cylinders by Rs 11 In Delhi a 5kg FTL cylinder will now cost Rs 82150 However there has been no change in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders offering some relief to household consumersThe latest revision continues a sharp upward trend in commercial LPG prices witnessed since the beginning of the year In January a 19kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi was priced at Rs 169150 With a series of monthly revisions the price has now surged to Rs 311350 marking a rise of more than Rs 1400 within five monthsThe increases have come in successive phases Commercial LPG prices were raised by Rs 49 in February followed by another Rs 115 increase in March The steepest revision came in April when prices jumped by Rs 993 per cylinder After remaining elevated in May rates have been revised upward again as of JuneThe impact of rising LPG costs is being felt across major cities A 19kg commercial cylinder now costs Rs 302450 in Mumbai Rs 3232 in Chennai Rs 3294 in Hyderabad and Rs 3322 in Patna making several urban centres significantly more expensive for commercial fuel usersThe LPG price hike follows recent increases in other fuel categories Compressed Natural Gas CNG prices in Delhi and adjoining regions have been raised by Rs 2 per kg taking the retail rate to Rs 8309 per kg Since May 15 CNG prices have increased by a cumulative Rs 6 per kg through four separate revisionsPetrol and diesel prices have also moved higher in recent weeks Petrol rates have increased by Rs 735 per litre while diesel prices have risen by Rs 753 per litre in multiple rounds For businesses dependent on both transportation and commercial cooking fuel the combined impact is likely to further increase operating costsIndustry observers attribute the sustained rise in commercial LPG prices to ongoing volatility in global energy markets and disruptions in international supply chains which continue to influence fuel pricing across sectors IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/commercial-lpg-prices-hiked-again-delhi-rate-up-by-rs-42-kolkata-sees-rs-5350-increase-675854.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/centre-appoints-five-new-supreme-court-judges-675864.html New Delhi June 1 Acting on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium the Centre on Monday cleared the elevation of four High Court Chief Justices and senior advocate V Mohana as judges of the Supreme Court In a post on X Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced that the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India CJI had appointed Justices Sheel Nagu Shree Chandrashekhar Sanjeev Sachdeva and Arun Palli along with senior advocate V Mohana as judges of the apex courtâIn exercise of the power conferred by clause 2 of Article 124 of the Constitution of India the President of India after consultation with Chief Justice of India is pleased to appoint the following as Judges of the Supreme Court of Indiaâ Meghwal saidThe appointments come days after the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the elevation of the four Chief Justices and senior advocate Mohana to the apex courtâThe Supreme Court Collegium in its meetings held on 22nd amp 27th May 2026 has recommended elevation of the following persons as Judges in the Supreme Courtâ the Collegium had said in a statement uploaded on the apex court websiteThe recommended names were Justice Sheel Nagu Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Parent High Court Madhya Pradesh High Court Justice Shree Chandrashekhar Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court Parent High Court Jharkhand High Court Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court Parent High Court Delhi High Court Justice Arun Palli Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Parent High Court Punjab and Haryana High Court and senior advocate V MohanaJustice Nagu was appointed as a judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court in May 2011 and took over as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in July 2024Justice Chandrashekhar was elevated as a judge of the Jharkhand High Court in January 2013 and assumed office as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court in January 2025Justice Sachdeva was appointed an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court in April 2013 and became a permanent judge in March 2015 He became the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court in July 2025Justice Palli was elevated as a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in December 2013 and was appointed the Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court in April 2025Senior advocate Mohana has been practising in the Supreme Court and has handled several constitutional civil and service matters before the apex courtThe appointments follow the Centreâs decision to increase the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme CourtLast month President Droupadi Murmu promulgated the Supreme Court Number of Judges Amendment Ordinance 2026 raising the sanctioned strength from 33 to 37 judges excluding the Chief Justice of India CJI with a view to tackling mounting pendency and expediting the disposal of cases IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/centre-appoints-five-new-supreme-court-judges-675864.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/upi-clocks-24-pc-growth-transactions-hit-232-billion-in-may-675870.html Mumbai June 1 Indias digital payments ecosystem witnessed continued growth with Unified Payments Interface UPI transaction volumes rising 24 per cent yearonyear to 2320 billion and transaction value nearing the Rs 30 lakh crore mark in May according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India NPCI on Monday According to NPCI UPI transaction value stood at Rs 2990 lakh crore during the month On a yearonyear basis transaction value rose 19 per centOn an average basis UPI processed around 748 million transactions daily in May with average daily transaction value standing at about Rs 96465 croreHowever on a monthonmonth basis UPI transaction volumes rose around 38 per cent from April while transaction value increased nearly 3 per cent Apart from that Immediate Payment Service IMPS transactions stood at 358 million in May Meanwhile AadhaarEnabled Payment System AePS transactions reached 88 million in MayIn April digital payment transactions increased 25 per cent yearonyear to reach 2235 billion with transactions worth Rs 2903 lakh crore in terms of value which marked a 21 per cent annual growth On a daily basis the average number of transactions saw a notable increase to 745 million in the month of April from 730 million in MarchNotably UPI is now live in more than eight countries including the UAE Singapore Bhutan Nepal Sri Lanka France Mauritius and Qatar positioning India as a global leader in digital paymentsIndiaâs flagship digital payments platform has recorded an extraordinary 12000fold surge in transaction volume over the past decade according to the governmentFrom a modest base of just 2 crore transactions in FY201617 the platform processed over 24162 crore transactions in FY202526 it addedUPI operated by NPCI has emerged as Indias dominant realtime payment system enabling instant money transfers across banks through mobilebased platforms IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/upi-clocks-24-pc-growth-transactions-hit-232-billion-in-may-675870.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/impose-presidents-rule-in-bengal-shiv-sena-675880.html Mumbai June 1 The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray UBT on Monday demanded that the Presidents rule be imposed in West Bengal where opposition MPs were being attacked The party claimed in an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana that the assault allegedly launched by BJP workers on Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and sitting MP Abhishek Banerjee was as cowardly as it was brutal and the shocking incidents that unfolded in Kolkata over the past two days have dealt a massive blow not only to the reputation of West Bengal but to the prestige of the entire countryWest Bengal which has long been considered one of Indias most civilised states has transformed into a symbol of violence hatred and mobocracy it saidThe Saamana editorial argued that while the BJP secured power in West Bengal during the Assembly elections it is evident that instead of utilising this mandate for public welfare they are using it to scratch a persistent itch for political vendettaâHad such attacks on MPs occurred during Mamata Banerjeeâs tenure the Governor would have immediately recommended the imposition of Presidentâs Rule to the Centreâ it commentedâThe current picture of Bengal is terrifying Stones were hurled directly at Abhishek Banerjees head he survived only because he was wearing a helmet A similar fate befell MP Kalyan Banerjee Abhishek Banerjee stated that the attack was preplanned and a deliberate plot to assassinate him However BJP State President Samik Bhattacharya characteristically shrugged off any responsibility claiming the BJP has no connection to these events and labelling it as public outrage Bhattacharya called this public angerâ said the editorialThe editorial further said that this raises a question Has the BJP handed out a license to Kolkatas goons to assassinate opposition MPs Mamata Banerjee served as Chief Minister for fifteen years and the people of Bengal showered immense love upon her often calling her the tiger cub who fights on the streetsâThe narrative that the public suddenly became so enamoured with the BJP that they turned around to assault Mamatas MPs out of anger is entirely unbelievable This is orchestrated systemic goonism The BJP either wants to split Mamatas party or permanently establish a regime of thugs over Bengalâ it allegedThe Thackeray camp stated that the BJP used to claim that during Mamatas regime Bangladeshi infiltrators ruined West Bengals culture and perpetuated criminal behaviour âWho then are these individuals spearheading this horrific violence under the current BJP rule The place of Bangladeshi infiltrators has merely been taken over by tilaksporting goons If anyone labels this a regime change they are committing a betrayal against the Indian Constitutionâ it remarkedAccording to the editorial the two Trinamool Congress MPs were explicitly targeted in assassination attempts Shockingly neither West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari nor Governor Ravi have broken their silence on the matter This silence indicates that these murderous assaults are statesponsored executed well within the protective framework of the current establishment The state government is granting absolute impunity to criminals with the explicit goal of eliminating opposition representativesâA wave of NeoHindutva is surging across West Bengal under the guise of public anger This prompts a final critical question When exam papers are leaked continuously fuel prices skyrocket the government lies daily and inflation inflicts untold misery on everyday life why is the public not furious about those issues Why have they instead become so helplessly infatuated with the BJPâ asked the Uddhav Thackerayled Shiv Sena in the editorialThe Thackeray camp said that the ruling establishment must explain why actual public rage has undergone a complete circumcision here when it comes to real economic distress only to be manufactured into political violence IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/impose-presidents-rule-in-bengal-shiv-sena-675880.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/fertiliser-price-hike-deepens-concerns-among-farmers-amid-rising-cultivation-costs-675881.html Chennai June 1 Farmers across Tamil Nadu have expressed growing concern over the recent increase in fertiliser prices warning that the move could significantly raise cultivation expenses at a time when agricultural production costs are already under severe pressure The latest price revision has added to the challenges faced by the farming community which is also grappling with uncertainty over financial support measures and fluctuating returns from agricultural produceAgricultural organisations have pointed out that the cost of cultivation has been steadily increasing due to rising prices of seeds labour irrigation machinery and other essential farm inputsAccording to estimates based on prevailing financing norms farmers are already required to spend thousands of rupees per acre to cultivate major crops The latest increase in fertiliser prices is likely to further strain their finances and reduce profit marginsFarmers noted that fertilisers such as NPK mixtures complex fertilisers potash sulphates and phosphatic nutrients are widely used across a variety of crops including paddy sugarcane vegetables and horticultural produceAny increase in the cost of these essential inputs directly affects overall production expenditure and can have a significant impact on farm incomes Recent revisions have seen the price of NPK fertiliser rise sharply while rates of complex fertilisers and potash have also registered substantial increasesFarmer groups fear that the cumulative impact of these hikes could lead to a steep escalation in cultivation costs during the current agricultural seasonAgricultural representatives have warned that the sudden increase in input prices has created uncertainty among cultivators regarding their crop plans Many farmers are reportedly reassessing the extent of cultivation they can undertake particularly those dependent on borrowed capital or operating on small landholdingsThe farming community has urged both the state and Central governments to intervene and take measures to stabilise fertiliser pricesThey argue that affordable access to key agricultural inputs is essential for sustaining farm productivity and ensuring food securityWith cultivation expenses continuing to rise and market returns remaining uncertain farmers believe that immediate policy support is necessary to prevent further financial stress in the agricultural sector They maintain that controlling input costs will be crucial to safeguarding livelihoods and encouraging continued investment in farming activities across the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/fertiliser-price-hike-deepens-concerns-among-farmers-amid-rising-cultivation-costs-675881.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-satheesan-tightens-grip-on-kiifb-signals-major-reforms-probe-on-the-cards-675884.html Thiruvananthapuram June 1 In one of the most significant administrative reforms undertaken by the newly elected UDF government Chief Minister VD Satheesan has initiated a comprehensive restructuring of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board KIIFB signalling a decisive shift in the functioning of the states premier infrastructure financing agency Even though itâs just two weeks since taking over he has held two special meetings on the working and functioning of KIIFBThe move is being projected as part of a broader effort to bring greater transparency accountability and financial discipline to public institutionsSignificantly with Satheesan also holding the Finance portfolio the Chief Minister is expected to exercise direct control over KIIFB ending what government sources describe as years of autonomous functioning and weak oversightEstablished in 1999 as the states principal infrastructure funding vehicle KIIFB has evolved into one of Keralas most influential public sector institutions financing projects worth more than Rs 60000 crore across sectors ranging from roads healthcare and education to water supply power and portsOver the years however its growing financial footprint has also attracted criticism over spending practices staffing patterns and governance mechanismsThe governments decision follows preliminary reviews that reportedly pointed to widespread irregularities in appointments an increasing dependence on contract staff and the concentration of key positions among a relatively small network of individualsConcerns have also been raised over the continued presence of retired officials in influential roles and the alleged proliferation of highpaying posts outside the regular government frameworkAs part of the overhaul the government is planning to bring KIIFB under the direct supervision of the Finance Department and gradually phase out a large number of temporary and contract appointmentsFuture staffing is expected to rely primarily on qualified serving government officers and finance department personnel deputed to the institutionAllegations have also surfaced that some employees working with KIIFB are also running their own private consultanciesThe administration is also examining the organisational structure of KIIFB and its affiliated entities with a view to reducing duplication curbing expenditure and strengthening accountabilityA broader scrutiny of past appointments financial commitments and administrative decisions is also under considerationFor the Satheesan government the exercise represents more than a routine restructuringIt is being positioned as an attempt to redefine the governance architecture of an institution that has become central to Keralas development modelIf implemented in full the overhaul could mark the most farreaching transformation in KIIFBs history placing the states powerful infrastructure funding agency under tighter political and financial oversight than ever beforeNo sooner had Congressled UDF registered a stunning win in the Assembly polls than KIIFB CEO and the closest aide of outgoing Chief Minister KM Abraham quit his post IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cm-satheesan-tightens-grip-on-kiifb-signals-major-reforms-probe-on-the-cards-675884.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gst-collections-clock-nearly-rs-2-lakh-crore-in-may-after-robust-april-675885.html New Delhi June 1 The gross Goods and Services Tax GST collections rose 32 per cent yearonyear to around Rs 2 lakh crore in May despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia according to data from govt sources on Monday As per data gross GST revenue stood at Rs 194184 crore in May compared to Rs 188172 crore in the same month last year Meanwhile net GST collections reached Rs 166904 crore a growth of 33 per cent over the corresponding period last yearTotal refunds during the month increased 26 per cent yearonyear to Rs 27281 croreAdjusted for this gross GST revenue growth for May 2026 stood at around 9 per cent while adjusted domestic gross GST growth was estimated at about 5 per centGross domestic GST revenue stood at Rs 134530 crore during the month down 26 per cent from a year agoMeanwhile gross revenue from imports rose sharply by 191 per cent yearonyear to Rs 59654 crore indicating continued strength in importrelated tax collectionsAdjusted net GST revenue growth for May stood at around 10 per cent after excluding the impact of the oneoff payment recorded last yearFor the first two months of the current financial year gross GST collections increased 62 per cent to Rs 437 lakh crore while net GST revenue rose 55 per cent to Rs 378 lakh croreIn addition May 2025 collections included nearly Rs 10000 crore of onetime payment made by a telecom operator towards spectrum allocation Notably GST collection surged 87 per cent yearonyear to a record Rs 242702 crore in the month of April While net GST revenue for last month stood at Rs 210909 crore registering a 73 per cent annual growth after accounting for refunds IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gst-collections-clock-nearly-rs-2-lakh-crore-in-may-after-robust-april-675885.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-large-scale-encroachment-removal-carried-out-in-viramgam-for-road-widening-project-675886.html Viramgam June 1 A largescale demolition and encroachment removal operation was carried out in Viramgam town of Gujaratâs Ahmedabad district on Monday morning to facilitate the widening of State Highway No 17 under the ViramgamSurendranagarWadhwan fourlane road project The drive covered around 4000 square metres of government and private land along an approximately 400metre stretch near Gangasar Lake where officials said longstanding encroachments had created a traffic bottleneck affecting connectivity at the entry point of ViramgamSubDivisional Magistrate Virendra Desai said the action was conducted after following due legal procedures and land acquisition normsHe said At the entry point of Viramgam city there was a bottleneck area where three dargahs and several other small encroachments existed The land involved was privately owned and it was acquired under the land acquisition process Compensation was provided to the landowners and today we carried out the process of taking possession of the landOfficials said the operation included the demolition of several structures including three dargahs along with five shops and around 100 encroachments associated with cemetery landA heavy deployment of machinery was used during the drive including five JCB machines two Hitachi excavators and 15 dumpers to carry out the clearance workSecurity arrangements were also strengthened significantly with more than 550 police personnel deployed at the siteThe force included one Deputy Superintendent of Police DySP 15 Police Inspectors personnel from multiple police stations as well as units from the State Reserve Police SRP local Crime Branch and Special Operations GroupDy SP Tapan Kumar Dodiya said the objective of the operation was to remove a longstanding obstruction to road widening He said âDemolition work has been underway since this morning to widen the stretch of road connecting Viramgam to Viramgam town and improve connectivityâAhmedabad Rural Superintendent of Police SP Om Prakash Jat said the project was part of a major state infrastructure initiative and had been under planning for several monthsThe administration and police had been coordinating for two to three months holding multiple rounds of meetings with the District Collector SDM Dy SP police officials and community representatives before executing the operation after completing all legal formalities he told IANSHe added that extensive consultations were held with local stakeholders before the drive âBased on this planning a mega demolition operation was launched this morning The entire demolition process was completed in a very peaceful mannerâ he saidAuthorities said the coordinated operation ensured that approximately 4000 square metres of encroached land was cleared for the highway widening project which aims to improve regional connectivity by removing the historic bottleneck at Viramgamâs entry pointThe latest action follows an earlier encroachment removal drive conducted in April in the Dhandhuka area of Ahmedabad district where authorities cleared illegal constructions along stretches of the DhandhukaBagodara Highway as part of ongoing enforcement against unauthorised encroachments IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/gujarat-large-scale-encroachment-removal-carried-out-in-viramgam-for-road-widening-project-675886.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-faces-new-terror-threat-as-non-designated-modules-proliferate-675888.html New Delhi June 1 Security analysts are pointing towards a new and emerging trend whereby terror groups are not directly involved in acts of terror Almost all modules that have been busted in recent months do not have any direct involvement of major terror groups such as the LashkareTaiba AlQaeda Islamic State or the JaisheMohammed Each of these modules is either affiliated with or inspired by and this is a deliberate Pakistani ploy to keep the Financial Action Task Force FATF heat away Moreover the terror groups mentioned are all designated by the United States the United Nations and India Such a designation makes it easier for security agencies to track their networksMoreover being designated a terror group also calls for internationallevel cooperation when it comes to dealing with their activities An official explained that Pakistan is using the same strategy when it comes to dealing with groups which are calling for a separate Khalistan nationThe ISI has been using the gangster network and has deliberately kept the direct involvement of groups such as the Babbar Khalsa International BKI The BKI is a designated terror group and its networks are easier to track when compared to those run by the gangsters the official addedAn Intelligence Bureau official said that it is a wellknown fact that Pakistan funds all these terror groups On the one hand it needs to keep terror activities against India alive and on the other Islamabad cannot afford to come under the radar of international agencies such as the FATF The monitoring agency is closely watching how funds are being used in PakistanPakistan has been placed in the Grey List in the past and with a lot of difficulty managed to come out of it Another official said that getting back into the list would have a devastating consequence for Pakistan Given the state of its economy and the events that are unfolding around the globe coming under the FATF radar would mean a complete collapse for Pakistan the official addedPakistan watchers say that there is also immense pressure from countries such as China which has invested heavily in the ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor Project CPEC China would not take it kindly if Pakistan returned to the Grey List The Chinese are already breathing down the neck of the Pakistanis as they have failed to provide security guarantees Beijing has faced huge losses due to attacks on its projectsSecurity officials note that while there are many practicalities for Pakistan the fact remains that the ISI and army would never allow terror attacks against India to stop It has to keep the pot boiling and would do anything and everything to ensure India is on the boil The ISI has been tapping its resources in India to help set up modulesThere is also a major push when it comes to literature aimed at radicalising the youth The official explained that any terror group formed in India will have Pakistanâs blessings but the direct involvement would be missing The decision to use gangsters for the Khalistan battle and the Dawood network for terror attacks in the rest of the country is all part of the ISIâs tactic to avoid being confronted about its direct roleOfficials say that India would increasingly have to deal with such modules These modules would not be linked to just one terror group There would be terror groups which could follow the ideology of the JaisheMohammad or Islamic State or AlQaeda One would also get to see modules that take inspiration from multiple terror groupsThe police have busted a group which was inspired by AlQaeda and the JaisheMohammed This makes it very hard for investigators to nail the trail It would make the probe an extremely challenging one and at times it could hit a dead end owing to the confusion the official addedAnother official explained that if a terror attack is carried out for example by the LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammed and the same is claimed by them investigators would at least have a lead to begin with The attack style the networks and the funding trails are all present in the various dossiers prepared by the agencies for many years These new modules do not follow the strategy and style of the terror groups that they are inspired by Hence the start of such investigations will always remain a challenge the official also added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-faces-new-terror-threat-as-non-designated-modules-proliferate-675888.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ipl-final-shift-row-shivakumar-says-karnataka-wont-lose-major-matches-in-future-675889.html Bengaluru June 1 Chief Ministerdesignate and Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar on Monday alleged that influence from Gujarat led to the shifting of the IPL final from Karnataka to Ahmedabad depriving fans in the state of hosting the marquee match Speaking to reporters at his residence in Bengaluru Shivakumar said the IPL final should have been held in Karnataka and that the state government had granted the necessary permissions But those from Gujarat used their influence and snatched away the match from us by shifting it to Ahmedabad he allegedShivakumar said efforts would be made to ensure that Karnataka does not lose out on hosting such major sporting events in the future We are making preparations so that such matches are not taken away from Karnataka in the future It may take some time but we are committed to strengthening our position he saidDescribing the development as an injustice to both the states cricket infrastructure and its youth Shivakumar said many young cricket enthusiasts were disappointed at not being able to watch the final at Bengalurus M Chinnaswamy StadiumIt is an injustice to the stadium we have here and also to the youngsters The cricket final was supposed to be played here but they did not allow it and shifted it to Ahmedabad Naturally many young fans are disappointed that they could not witness the final in Bengaluru he saidCongratulating the Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB team on their successful campaign Shivakumar said the franchise had brought pride to KarnatakaThe RCB team which is identified as Karnatakas team has played exceptionally well On behalf of the people of Karnataka and RCB supporters across the state I congratulate the players and wish them continued success They should be proud of their achievement he saidReferring to past differences Shivakumar added that Karnataka had moved forward and was focused on a new beginning Whatever happened in the past we have forgotten and moved towards a new beginning This is a success story All the players performed very well and I congratulate the entire RCB team he saidExpressing confidence about the future Shivakumar said Karnataka would continue to play a major role in Indian cricket The future is again with Karnataka he addedThe IPL 2026 final was originally scheduled to be held at Bengalurus M Chinnaswamy Stadium as Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB the defending champions were expected to host the title clash under IPL convention However the Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI later shifted the final to Ahmedabads Narendra Modi StadiumThe BCCI stated that the venue was changed due to certain requirements raised by local authorities and the Karnataka State Cricket Association KSCA that were beyond the boards established guidelines and protocolsThe issue turned into a row as the decision came immediately after the Karnataka government mandated the KSCA to provide complementary tickets to legislators Reports stated that the demand included around 900 tickets for MLAs and MLCs along with additional allocations for government commitments IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ipl-final-shift-row-shivakumar-says-karnataka-wont-lose-major-matches-in-future-675889.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/isi-revives-1993-playbook-deploys-underworlds-deadly-jhingada-bhatti-combination-against-india-675890.html New Delhi June 1 Pakistan has unleashed a lethal combination comprising Dawood Ibrahim aide Munna Jhingada and ISI asset Shahzad Bhatti to carry out coordinated attacks in India On Saturday the Special Cell of the Delhi police busted a Dawoodbacked module and arrested nine peopleInvestigations reveal that the ISI has been pushing the underworld hard to carry out attacks in IndiaIn a bid to do so the network that the DSyndicate already has in India has come in handy to carry out terror operationsWhile Mudassar Hussain Sayyed alias Munna Jhingada was handling the module Bhatti was in charge of recruitments and planningAn official said that the ISI wants to recreate what it did in 1993 It roped in the Dawood module to carry out the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts The entire operation which included smuggling arms deciding targets logistics and execution was carried out by the underworldThe ISI on its part helped with the funding and also the training ahead of the blasts Post the 1993 blasts the ISI largely kept the underworld in India away from executing terror attacks The underworld was only used to fund terror groups in Pakistan with the money that it made from narcotics tradeAnother official said that Pakistan now wants to repeat the same tactics and is writing a pretty similar script that it had in 1993The underworld has a much better network and its members are often regarded as criminals and not terroristsA similar modus operandi was busted a few years back when the Indian agencies picked up information about Dawood being told to recruit sharpshooters The aim was to target scores of Hindu leaders in Gujarat and other parts of the countryOfficials who are probing the case say that post the 1993 operation the module that was busted on Saturday was probably the biggest in which the underworld and terrorists came togetherAn Intelligence Bureau official said that the ISI has been strategically using its assets to carry out attacks in IndiaJhingada is familiar with India and he has been one of the most strategic assets for Dawood Ibrahim He is originally a resident of Jogeshwari in Mumbai and had been arrested in Thailand after he made an attempt to kill Chhota RajanHe had served in a Thailand jail for 10 years When India made the extradition request Pakistan went all out in the legal battle claiming that he is their citizenJhingada had entered Thailand on a Pakistani passport and this is what helped Islamabad get a ruling in their favourDuring his time in jail he had met with one Lama Aung Kami a resident of Nepal Kami 66 was one of the nine members arrested by the Delhi police on Saturday He was tasked with coordinating the logistics and financesAn official said that in addition to the problem that the DSyndicate is posing to national security the menace that is being created by Bhatti is immense He has blended in with the underworld and both work seamlessly on recruiting and planning attacks on Indian soilBhatti has been using the social media extensively to propagate hate against India It is his primary recruitment tool and he has managed to target several youngsters in India to be part of the underworldterror moduleThe combination is a lethal one and getting the two together only shows how desperate the ISI is to wreak havoc in IndiaFor now both the JaisheMohammad and LashkareTayiba are on the backfoot In addition to reeling from the losses thanks to Operation Sindoor there is also a major trust deficit between these groups and the establishment in PakistanOfficials say that this has led to the ISI looking to rope in the underworld to carry out attacks in IndiaThe official warned that the underworld will look to step up activities and also create many more modules Part of the plan would be to identify local gangsters and other youth On their radar would be religious places railway stations and important people the official also added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/isi-revives-1993-playbook-deploys-underworlds-deadly-jhingada-bhatti-combination-against-india-675890.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nitish-kumar-meets-vijay-chaudhary-as-mlc-poll-activity-gathers-pace-in-bihar-675892.html Patna June 1 Political activity has intensified in Biharâs capital Patna as preparations for the upcoming Legislative Council elections gather pace Janata Dal United National President and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday visited the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary to finalise the plan and discuss the names of the candidatesEarlier Nitish Kumar had a similar meeting with JDU National Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha in PatnaThe nomination for 10 vacant seats in the Bihar Legislative Council started on Monday Against this backdrop discussions regarding seatsharing within the National Democratic Alliance NDA are said to be nearing completionSources indicate that out of the ten seats around four may fall within the JDUs share Consequently competition for party nominations has intensified with several senior leaders and aspirants actively lobbying for the samePolitical observers believe that the JDU leadership is currently focused on finalising its list of candidates while carefully balancing social and regional equations The party is expected to take into account factors such as caste representation organisational contributions and electoral strategy before making its final selectionsAmid growing speculation one name has emerged prominently in political discussions Party insiders suggest that preparations may be underway to nominate Health Minister Nishant Kumar to the Legislative Council from the JDUs quota However no official confirmation has been issued by the party and leaders have remained tightlipped on the matterDespite the absence of a formal announcement the possibility continues to dominate political conversations For the remaining seats the party is reportedly working toward maintaining a broad social and political balanceConsideration is being given to providing representation to backward classes extremely backward classes minority communities and longserving party workers who have contributed significantly to strengthening the organisation over the yearsThe series of meetings and consultations in Patna has sent a clear signal that the JDU has shifted into election mode and is actively shaping its strategy for the Legislative Council polls IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nitish-kumar-meets-vijay-chaudhary-as-mlc-poll-activity-gathers-pace-in-bihar-675892.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-bjp-chief-mourns-death-of-7-bluru-residents-in-himachal-accident-urges-aid-for-families-675893.html Bengaluru June 1 BJP Karnataka President and MLA BY Vijayendra on Monday expressed shock and grief over the death of seven Bengaluru residents in a tragic road accident near Sach Pass in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh In a statement posted on social media Vijayendra said he was deeply saddened to learn that a total of eight people including seven members of two families from Bengaluru lost their lives in the horrific accident that occurred while they were on a vacationIt is extremely shocking to learn that eight people including seven members of two Bengaluru families were killed in the tragic accident near Sach Pass in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh It is truly heartbreaking that families who had gone on a holiday met with such a tragic end he saidVijayendra urged the Karnataka government to coordinate with the Himachal Pradesh government to ensure all necessary assistance is provided to the bereaved familiesHe called upon the state government to facilitate the transportation of the mortal remains of the victims back to Bengaluru and extend all possible support to the affected families during this difficult timePraying for the departed souls Vijayendra expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and said he hoped they would find the strength to cope with the irreparable lossI pray for eternal peace for the departed souls and for God to give the grieving family members the strength to bear this unexpected tragedy he saidIt can be noted that a tragic road accident in Himachal Pradeshs Chamba district claimed eight lives after a tourist taxi plunged into a deep gorge near Sach Pass The vehicle was travelling on the BairagarhKillar route when it met with the fatal accident at a sharp bend near KalabanThe accident occurred when the car was going towards the snowbound Sach Pass one of the toughest stretches in Himachal Pradesh the officials said Police said a car carrying tourists fell into a steep gorge around midnight on the 29th of May Following an intensive search and rescue operation carried out under difficult terrain conditions authorities recovered all eight bodies from the accident site According to police the tourists had arrived in Himachal Pradesh for sightseeing and were staying at a hotel in Dalhousie They had left for Sach Pass on the 29th of May but did not return by evening The hotel management informed the police following which a search operation was launched IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-bjp-chief-mourns-death-of-7-bluru-residents-in-himachal-accident-urges-aid-for-families-675893.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/one-woman-killed-over-26-injured-in-two-separate-bus-accidents-in-uttarakhand-675894.html Dehradun June 1 One passenger was killed and more than 26 others were injured in two separate bus accidents reported from different parts of Uttarakhand on Monday morning Police teams have reached both accident sites and further investigation is underway The first accident occurred in the Saptarishi area under the Nagar Kotwali police station limits in Haridwar where a passenger bus lost control and overturned resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to 26 othersAccording to reports a group of pilgrims from Rajasthan had arrived in Haridwar in a doubledecker bus After taking a holy dip in the Ganga they were preparing to return home As the bus was being reversed in the Saptarishi area before beginning its return journey the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle causing it to overturn on the roadsideAround 45 passengers were travelling on the bus at the time of the accident The incident triggered panic among passengers with cries for help heard from inside the overturned vehicle Upon receiving information about the mishap police and emergency teams rushed to the spot and shifted the injured passengers to nearby hospitals for treatmentAuthorities also initiated efforts to remove the overturned bus from the road with the help of a crane The deceased has been identified as 50yearold Pushpakwar wife of Bhanwar Singh a resident of Nagaur district in RajasthanPolice said the accident occurred near Shantikunj while the bus was being reversed along the roadside In an attempt to avoid colliding with the overturned vehicle the driver of an approaching dumper truck lost control and crashed into a roadside dhaba A parked Bolero vehicle was also hit in the incident and sustained damage However no additional injuries were reported from the secondary collisionIn a separate incident in Tehri district several passengers were injured after another bus overturned near Jaulangi village The bus was travelling from Gangotri to Kedarnath when the accident occurred about three kilometres from Kandikhal towards ChambaOfficials said there were approximately 22 people on board including the driver and conductor Rescue teams reached the spot soon after the accident and shifted the injured passengers to a nearby medical facilityNo fatalities have been reported in the Tehri accident so far Authorities said some passengers sustained injuries and their condition is being monitored Police have launched investigations into both accidents to determine the exact causes of the incidents IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/one-woman-killed-over-26-injured-in-two-separate-bus-accidents-in-uttarakhand-675894.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-cabinet-exercise-shifts-to-delhi-shivakumar-siddaramaiah-to-meet-cong-high-command-675895.html Bengaluru June 1 Karnataka Chief Ministerdesignate DK Shivakumar and caretaker CM Siddaramaiah reached New Delhi on Monday to hold discussions with the Congress high command on the formation of the new state cabinet The two senior leaders travelled to the national capital on the same flight as the exercise to finalise the composition of the cabinet shifted to Delhi AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge also left for Delhi earlier from his residence in Bengaluru Siddaramaiahs son MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah and several senior Congress leaders including former Minister HC Mahadevappa a close associate of Siddaramaiah also reached the national capitalAccording to party sources Congress leaders Siddaramaiah DK Shivakumar AICC General Secretary Organisation KC Venugopal and Karnataka incharge Randeep Singh Surjewala have already held consultations and finalised the initial list of ministersSources indicated that the first phase of cabinet formation is likely to include around 10 to 12 ministers including the Chief Minister The proposed social composition of the first batch is expected to include two leaders from the Other Backward Classes OBC category two Scheduled Caste SC leaders one Scheduled Tribe ST leader two Vokkaliga leaders one Muslim representative and two Lingayat leadersThe swearingin ceremony for the first batch of ministers is expected to be held on June 3Party sources further said the Congress leadership is considering a twophase cabinet expansion The remaining ministerial berths are likely to be filled after the Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council electionsAccording to sources supporters of Siddaramaiah are expected to receive a significant share of cabinet positions in the first phase of expansionThe final list of ministers is expected to be approved following consultations with the Congress central leadership in New DelhiSources further state that Siddaramaiah has also reportedly prepared a list of ministerial aspirants from his camp which he is likely to submit to the Congress high commandSeveral aspirants have already reached New Delhi as consultations on cabinet formation intensify The Congress high command is expected to scrutinise the list taking into account districtwise and communitywise representation before finalising the cabinet lineupMeanwhile Siddaramaiah is likely to press strongly for the creation of additional Deputy Chief Minister posts in Karnataka According to discussions held at his residence his camp believes that at least three Deputy Chief Ministers should be appointed to ensure caste and community representation in the governmentA surprising development has emerged with reports suggesting that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi offered a Rajya Sabha seat to former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs wife Parvathi after Siddaramaiah declined to enter national politics However Siddaramaiah is said to have politely declined the proposal according to Congress insiders IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-cabinet-exercise-shifts-to-delhi-shivakumar-siddaramaiah-to-meet-cong-high-command-675895.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/goods-and-services-sectors-taxable-supply-rise-27-pc-in-early-fy27-675896.html New Delhi June 1 Indiaâs consumption and economic activity because of strong domestic demand momentum remained robust in early period of FY27 with goods taxable supply rising 27 per cent and services expanding 222 per cent in April according to data from government sources on Monday Taxable supply across goods sectors grew 269 per cent yearonyear to Rs 4010 lakh crore in April 2026 from Rs 3161 lakh crore a year ago with all 27 commodity groups registering positive growth according to the dataThe data of April reported in GST returns filed during May showed that growth remained broadbased across agriculture manufacturing chemicals metals electronics automobiles and consumer goodsIn addition sectors such as gold and precious metals recorded a 469 per cent rise in taxable supply while electric machinery and electronic appliances grew 341 per cent Telecom equipment expanded 246 per cent passenger vehicles and buses rose 213 per cent while prepared food products registered a growth of 271 per cent the data showedMeanwhile the services sector also maintained strong momentum with taxable supply increasing 222 per cent yearonyear to Rs 1150 lakh crore from Rs 941 lakh crore in the corresponding period last yearMajor categories such as real estate construction transport professional services and hospitality recorded positive growth during the monthReal estate services posted a sharp 50 per cent increase while transport postal and courier services expanded 213 per cent Similarly accommodation food and beverage services recorded growth of 416 per centThe strong performance in both goods and services suggests that domestic demand growth remains broadbased rather than concentrated in a few sectorsBesides IGST collections on imports increased more than 20 per cent yearonyear during MayMoreover electronic components emerged among the strongest contributors with imports of processing units rising 387 per cent and memory chips increasing 205 per centAdditionally the growth momentum was visible in importrelated tax collections with IGST on imports rising more than 20 per cent in May Coal alone accounted for over 8 per cent of incremental IGST growth while processing units and memory chips recorded growth of 387 per cent and 205 per cent respectively IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/goods-and-services-sectors-taxable-supply-rise-27-pc-in-early-fy27-675896.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/minor-girl-sexually-abused-by-retired-re-employed-doctor-in-haryanas-govt-hospital-675901.html Chandigarh June 1 A sexual assault of a minor by a retired but reemployed doctor has been reported at the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash District Civil Hospital LNJP in Haryanaâs Kurukshetra The accused Dr Shailender Kumar Shally who is absconding had retired as Principal Medical Officer from the hospital but was reemployed as a consultant at the government hospitalThe victim has been admitted after complaining of stomach pain It is alleged that Shailendra Shally a consultant doctor at the hospital had initially admitted the minor and subsequently raped her multiple times in the OPDMeanwhile the government has terminated the services of the accused doctor and dismissed him from his jobDr Upendra Singh who was on emergency duty told the media that the minor was admitted to the female ward At approximately 830 pm on May 29 following complaints of excessive bleeding she was shifted to the emergency department At that time the minor revealed she had been subjected to sexual assault on multiple occasions in the OPDUnder the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act the victim was medically examined counselled and her statement was recordedA case was registered under Sections 10 and 6 of the POCSO Act at the Kurukshetra University police stationDirector General Health Services Sumita Misra on Sunday ordered the termination of the doctorâs services with immediate effect considering the seriousness of the caseAccording to police the victimâs father complained that on the pretext of a checkup the accused made the girl lie on the examination bed pressed her chest and then assaulted her sexually first digitally and then multiple times The assault triggered pain and bleeding following which the doctor admitted the girl to the female ward and disappeared from the hospitalDr Upendra Singh said that when the victim girl was admitted to the female ward on May 29 with the complaint of abdominal pain her father was also hospitalised due to some other medical issues under the care of the accused doctor IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/minor-girl-sexually-abused-by-retired-re-employed-doctor-in-haryanas-govt-hospital-675901.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-crime-branch-files-chargesheet-in-land-fraud-case-in-srinagar-names-three-675903.html Srinagar June 1 The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch said on Monday that it has filed a chargesheet in the land fraud case of Khushipora area of Srinagar district A Crime Branch Kashmir statement said âThe Economic Offences Wing EOW Kashmir of Crime Branch JampK has filed a chargesheet before the Honâble Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar in FIR No 032024 under Sections 420 468 167 and 120B RPC against three accused persons for their alleged involvement in a land fraud caseâThe statement said that the case pertains to the alleged fraudulent sale of the same parcel of land situated at Khushipora HMT Srinagar to multiple purchasers through separate registered sale deedsInvestigation revealed that accused MehrajudDin Khanday son of Ghulam Ahmad Khanday and Shabir Ahmad Khanday both residents of Khushipora Abanshah Srinagar in connivance with the then Patwari now deceased fraudulently executed multiple sale deeds for the same parcel of land situated at Khushipora HMT SrinagarThe accused used fabricated and manipulated revenue records to deceive purchasers and secure unlawful gainsUpon completion of investigation the chargesheet was presented before the court for judicial determinationThe general public is advised to remain vigilant against economic fraudsters and report any such incidents directly to SSP EOW Srinagar Crime Branch JampK Abdul Waheed Shah the Crime Branch Kashmir said in its statementThe victims of economic fraud can also submit complaints through the official email sspeowkmrjkpolicegovinThe Crime Branch is deployed to investigate cases involving special crimes like economic offences for which the executive police does not have dedicated teams of investigators as it has to deal with daily law and order problems The Crime Branch is usually entrusted with cases for which technical knowledge beyond the routine police work is often needed Specialised teams of sleuths acquainted with details about revenue finance and other connected sectors are used by the Crime Branch to investigate cases IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/jampk-crime-branch-files-chargesheet-in-land-fraud-case-in-srinagar-names-three-675903.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/game-of-thrones-finally-ended-in-karnataka-bjp-targets-cong-over-leadership-change-675906.html New Delhi June 1 Even before the formation of Karnatakaâs new Cabinet under Chief Ministerdesignate DK Shivakumar political sparring over leadership ministerial berths and internal factionalism within the Congress has intensified with Opposition parties alleging that the ruling party remains consumed by power struggles rather than governance The latest round of attacks came after the Congress leadership finalised DK Shivakumar as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka ending months of speculation over a leadership transition However discussions over Cabinet formation deputy chief minister posts and key organisational appointments continue to trigger political debateReacting to the development BJP leader TR Srinivas said the prolonged contest for power within the Congress had finally reached a conclusionâThe Game of Thrones has finally ended in Karnataka I extend my best wishes to DK Shivakumar the Chief Ministerdesignate for taking oath I hope he will focus on governance issues such as urban distress rural distress farmer distress and overall administrative challenges as there is currently perceived policy paralysis in Karnataka and public dissatisfaction with governanceâ Srinivas claimedJDU national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad claimed that the leadership change reflected deeper factional tensions within the CongressâLook this was bound to happen and we had expressed our concerns earlier as well Rahul Gandhi took quite a long time to make a decision on Karnataka The reason is that whenever internal factionalism or dissatisfaction grows within a state unit Rahul Gandhi does not intervene until the party is on the verge of breaking apart This is just an indication of the ongoing tugofwar over the Cabinetâ Prasad told IANSBJP Karnataka President BY Vijayendra also criticised the Karnataka government alleging that a change in leadership would not improve governance in the stateâThe Congress government has not carried out any significant development work during the last three years Even if DK Shivakumar becomes Chief Minister Karnataka will not witness any major development The Congress government has tied its own hands through its guarantee schemes and a change in leadership will not alter the development scenario in the stateâ Vijayendra claimedThe Congress Legislature Party recently elected DK Shivakumar as its new leader paving the way for him to succeed Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister Shivakumar is scheduled to take oath on June 3 in BengaluruAttention has now shifted to the composition of the new Cabinet with intense discussions underway over ministerial positions deputy chief minister posts and the appointment of a new Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee KPCC chiefSenior Congress leaders including Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah have held consultations with the party high command in Delhi as the leadership works to balance regional caste and political equations in the new government IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/game-of-thrones-finally-ended-in-karnataka-bjp-targets-cong-over-leadership-change-675906.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/kota-reinforces-dominance-in-jee-advanced-produces-top-3-rankers-675908.html Jaipur June 1 The results of JEE Advanced one of the countryâs most competitive engineering entrance examinations were declared with Kota once again underlining its status as a major coaching hub Shubham Kumar who prepared while residing in Kota secured All India Rank 1 AIR1 emerging as the national topper Kabir Chhillar claimed AIR2 while Jatin Chahar secured AIR3 making it a remarkable clean sweep for Kotabased students in the top three ranksStudents from Kotaâs coaching institutes delivered an exceptional performance in JEE Advanced 2026 Six classroom students from Kota featured in the top 10 reaffirming the cityâs academic dominanceNotably this marks the third consecutive year that the All India topper has emerged from Kotaâs coaching ecosystemKota also shone in the Girlsâ Category with Aarohi Deshpande emerging as the All India Girlsâ Topper Meanwhile Yashvardhan enrolled through an online course secured AIR52Following this landmark achievement the toppers shared insights into their study routines time management and motivation while also offering encouragement to students preparing for competitive examinationsShubham and Kabir revealed that disciplined study and mental balance played a crucial role in their success We studied for nearly 810 hours every day and never allowed stress to overpower us If your goal is clear your mind does not wander while studying they saidThe two toppers emphasised that they did not spend all their time being busy with books To recharge during study breaks they turned to sports such as table tennis and cricketShubham said I used to complete my homework during the regular class schedule itself Then in the final two to three months after classes ended I devoted myself entirely to revision of everything studied over the previous two yearsHe explained that regular practice through previous yearsâ papers was central to his preparationAnother ranker Kabir Chhillar said I have been interested in Mathematics and Physics since childhood and Chemistry appealed to me as well While I had not firmly decided that I had to become an engineer my interests naturally pushed me in that direction Since I genuinely enjoyed Science I chose to follow that path IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/kota-reinforces-dominance-in-jee-advanced-produces-top-3-rankers-675908.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bjp-accuses-ktaka-govt-of-minority-appeasement-lack-of-development-675910.html Bidar Karnataka June 1 Karnataka BJP President and MLA BY Vijayendra on Monday alleged that the state governments minority appeasement politics has had adverse consequences and claimed that Hindus have been subjected to humiliation since the party assumed power in the State The Opposition party also accused the government of lack of development Responding to questions from the media in Bidar Vijayendra criticised the government saying that power has gone to its head leading to such actionsReferring to the withdrawal of cases in Aland rioting incident following the alleged desecration of a Shivling he said the BJP has been organising protests against the move and putting pressure on the governmentCommenting on the leadership of Karnataka Congress President and Chief Minister designate DK Shivakumar Vijayendra said there was no need for him to explain how a government under Shivakumar would functionHe alleged that during the last three years the government had failed to undertake even a single significant development projectThe government has focussed only on corruption and minority appeasement Nothing else has happened in the last three years Their guarantee schemes have tied their hands financially Due to a shortage of funds even DK Shivakumar will not be able to carry out development works he claimedVijayendra said Shivakumar should first take oath as Chief Minister The BJP will do everything necessary to politically counter him he addedOn the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections Vijayendra said the BJPs central leadership would take a decision after assessing the prevailing political situation in the StateVijayendra further criticised Shivakumar and alleged that the administration has failed to provide even basic infrastructure in educational institutionsVijayendra questioned how school students dreams could flourish in temples of learning without minimum facilitiesHe claimed that mere rhetoric and colourful promises would not transform the future of children when roofs of school building are collapsing and free textbooks and uniforms are not being supplied on timeTargeting the government Vijayendra alleged that the administration had given greater priority to internal power struggles and the pursuit of political office than to the development of government schoolsHe claimed that if the government had focussed on strengthening public education infrastructure the Education Department would not be facing its current difficultiesUrging the government to act Vijayendra called on Shivakumar and the state administration to stop making what he described as empty speeches and instead prioritise the improvement of infrastructure in government schoolsHe stressed that strengthening educational facilities should be treated as an urgent priority to safeguard the future of students and revive the states education system IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bjp-accuses-ktaka-govt-of-minority-appeasement-lack-of-development-675910.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ex-bengal-minister-seeks-anticipatory-bail-plea-in-district-court-in-messi-kolkata-event-case-675911.html Kolkata June 1 Aroop Biswas the former West Bengal Sports Minister on Monday approached a court in North 24 Parganas district with an anticipatory bail plea His petition at the Barasat District Court follows an FIR registered against him last week at Bidhannagar South Police Station in North 24 Parganas district in connection with the vandalism at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Salt Lake during Lionel Messis GOAT India Tour on December 13 last yearAlthough the petition has been admitted the date of the first hearing in the matter is yet to be decidedThe police registered the FIR on the night of May 30 on the basis of a complaint filed by the main organiser of the Messi event Satadru Dutta on May 17Biswas a fourtime Trinamool Congress legislator from the Tollygunge Assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district got defeated this time from the same constituency in the recently concluded electionsHe was defeated by the Bharatiya Janata Party BJPâs Papiya Adhikari a firsttime legislator and an actressturned politician by a margin of over 6000 votesEarlier during the previous Trinamool Congress regime the police arrested Messis tour organiser Satadru Dutta in connection with the Yuva Bharati incident He was later released on bailOn May 17 Dutta had filed a written complaint against Biswas and several others Based on that complaint the Bidhannagar South Police Station registered an FIR against the former ministerAfter the FIR was registered on the night of May 30 Dutta thanked the current West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari the current state sports minister Nishith Pramanik and the stateâs director general of police Sidh Nath GuptaIn his complaint filed on May 17 Dutta claimed that Biswas had blackmarketed about 22000 tickets for the Messi event Based on that allegation the Bidhannagar South Police Station has started an investigation Incidentally the new Sports Minister of the state government Nisith Pramanik had spoken about opening a file in the Messi event fiasco after taking charge IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ex-bengal-minister-seeks-anticipatory-bail-plea-in-district-court-in-messi-kolkata-event-case-675911.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/meaningful-change-does-not-require-new-policies-meghalaya-cm-675912.html Shillong June 1 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday stressed the need for stronger implementation systems integrated governance and outcomeoriented policymaking to improve early childhood development maternal health and social welfare outcomes in the state and across the country Addressing the inaugural session of the threeday Early Childhood Development ECD Implementation Science Workshop in Shillong Sangma said governments often already understand the science data and policy solutions behind developmental challenges but the real task lies in effective implementation and collective political willSpeaking at the event held at Vivanta Shillong the Chief Minister recalled that when he first assumed office in 2018 he had emphasised that meaningful change does not necessarily require new schemes or policies but rather improved implementation of existing programmesQuoting an author Sangma said he had once responded to a question from the media by saying that he âwould not do anything different but would do things differentlyâHe said both the Central and State government schemes are largely designed to address developmental challenges but progress depends on how efficiently they are implemented on the groundHighlighting Meghalayaâs governance reforms Sangma said stronger implementation mechanisms had significantly improved the utilisation of centrally sponsored schemes and externally aided projectsReferring to MGNREGA he said improved execution had resulted in nearly a threefold increase in utilisation and absorption capacity He further noted that Meghalaya is currently implementing externally aided projects worth nearly Rs 12000 crore exceeding the portfolios of several other small statesâThe point I am trying to make is that we often know the problems We understand the science the data and the analysis behind them But ultimately there has to be a will to make a differenceâ the Chief Minister saidSangma stressed the importance of identifying practical and locally relevant solutions rather than relying on onesizefitsall approachesReferring to Meghalayaâs efforts to reduce maternal mortality he said the government initially believed that increasing institutional deliveries alone would solve the problem but later realised that economic and logistical barriers were major factorsâWe were encouraging institutional deliveries without recognising the economic realities these mothers facedâ he saidThe Chief Minister explained that instead of investing heavily in ambulances the government created a locally adapted transport support mechanism involving community vehicle owners while also establishing Safe Motherhood Homes for expectant mothers from remote areasâThe lesson here is that we must identify where the actual problem lies and then design solutions that are practical affordable and tailored to local realitiesâ he addedReferring to the upcoming National Games and recently completed sports infrastructure projects including a Rs 160crore indoor stadium he said the real success of such investments would be measured by improvements in the lives and achievements of young athletesThe Chief Minister said Meghalaya has increasingly adopted an integrated governance approach linking health education nutrition rural development and social welfare He said this thinking eventually led to the creation of the MOTHER programme â Meghalayaâs Outcome and Transformation in Health Education Rural Development and Social Benefit â which brings multiple departments together around maternal and child welfareâWe are no longer looking at departments or schemes in isolation We are looking at a human life and asking how government can support that life at every stageâ he saidSangma further highlighted the link between economic empowerment and maternal and child health outcomes noting that the expansion of SelfHelp Groups in Meghalaya from around 4500 to nearly 60000 over the last eight years has contributed to broader social and developmental gainsEmphasising cooperative federalism the Chief Minister said states must continue learning from one another through platforms that encourage innovation collaboration and knowledge exchange âThere are no small states or big states when it comes to innovation and good governanceâ he saidThe threeday workshop has brought together policymakers development practitioners experts and government officials from across the country to deliberate on issues related to early childhood development behavioural science systems strengthening and adaptive leadership IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/meaningful-change-does-not-require-new-policies-meghalaya-cm-675912.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-legislative-council-polls-announced-for-7-vacancies-voting-on-june-18-675916.html Bengaluru June 1 Elections have been notified to fill seven vacant seats in the Karnataka Legislative Council following the retirement of sitting members The election notification was issued by Karnataka Legislative Assembly Secretary and Returning Officer MK Vishalakshi on MondayThe vacancies have arisen due to the retirement of Legislative Council members Govindaraju Congress Naseer Ahmed Congress MTB Nagaraj BJP Pratap Simha Nayak BJP Tippannappa Kamakanoor Congress Sunil Valyapure BJP and BK Hariprasad Congress The nomination process commenced immediately after the notification was issuedAccording to the election schedule June 8 has been fixed as the last date for filing nominations Scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted on June 9 while June 11 is the last date for withdrawal of candidaturePolling if required will be held on June 18 between 9 am and 4 pm at room number 106 first floor Vidhana Soudha The counting of votes will take place on the same day from 5 pm onwards and the election process will conclude by June 20 Karnataka Legislative Assembly Secretary Vishalakshi will be the election officer and Karnataka Legislative Assembly Director BS Mahalingesh would assistant election officer The candidates are directed to submit their nominations in Form D and a minimum of 10 sitting MLAs should put their signatures supporting the contestantThe candidates hailing from the Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribe are required to deposit Rs 5000 and other candidates are required to deposit Rs 10000 while submitting nominations The election assumes significance as it comes amid ongoing political developments in Karnataka with major parties expected to field candidates based on legislative strength and political considerationsFurther details regarding candidates and party nominations are expected in the coming days IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-legislative-council-polls-announced-for-7-vacancies-voting-on-june-18-675916.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/trinamool-expels-ritabrata-banerjee-sandipan-saha-for-anti-party-activities-675920.html Kolkata June 1 The Trinamool Congress on Monday expelled two MLAs Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha for antiparty activities According to the party the decision has been communicated to them via email and WhatsApp as well as to West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Basu The development came minutes after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addressing a press conference from the state secretariat Nabanna announced that it was Trinamool MLAs Ritabrata and Sandipan who had submitted a written complaint to the Speaker regarding the Assembly signature forgery caseBased on that the Assembly Secretariat filed a complaint with Hare Street Police Station Suvendu Adhikari said that as the Police Minister he ordered the stateâs Criminal Investigation Department CID to be involved in the investigation only after the matter came to his attention Within 15 minutes of the end of Suvenduâs press conference the Trinamool Congress decided to expel Uluberia Purba MLA Ritabrata and Entally MLA SandipanHowever the Trinamool officially said that the two MLAs were expelled for not attending meetings convened by party leadership indulging in antiparty activities and making statements against the partyAfter the expulsion Sandipan said the party supports those who do immoral things and expels those who act morally He added that they did not know signing an attendance sheet would be treated as signing a resolutionAccording to the rules the two MLAs will remain ânonpartyâ following their expulsion from the Trinamool Congress They will not be obliged to follow the partyâs whip or instructions in the Rajya Sabha elections or in any other case Trinamool will not be able to apply for cancellation of their membership in any separate incidentThis experience is not new for Ritabrata In 2014 the CPIM made him a Rajya Sabha MP and he served until 2020 But in 2017 the CPIM expelled him on various charges Since then he remained an independent MP in the Rajya Sabha for three years After the RG Kar rape and murder incident when Jawhar Sircar resigned from the Rajya Sabha midterm Ritabrata went to the upper house of Parliament for one and a half years on a Trinamool ticket Later Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee brought him into state politics and gave him a party ticket to contest the Assembly polls this year which he wonImmediately after the expulsion of Ritabrata and Sandipan Beliaghata MLA and party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh made a long post on Facebook without naming the two MLAs He wrote that it had not even been a month since the results were announced yet there was rebellion and betrayal in the partyHe questioned why they contested the election if they had so many allegations against the partyHe added that if Mamata Banerjee were the Chief Minister today many would have lobbied to become ministers but now they were distancing themselves by citing various reasonsHe termed this cowardice and said he would openly discuss the partyâs working methods in meetings and if necessary publiclyThe former ruling party faced complications under Assembly rules regarding who would be the Leader of the Opposition Deputy Leader and Chief Whip After the election results were declared on May 4 Mamata Banerjee called a meeting of winning MLAs at her Kalighat house on May 6 On that day MLAs agreed to the proposal that Mamata would decide who would be the partys leader deputy leader and chief whip in the AssemblySubsequently Trinamool Congress announced Sovandeb Chattopadhyay as Leader of the Opposition Nayna Bandyopadhyay and Asima Patra as deputy leaders and Firhad Hakim as Chief Whip A letter signed by Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee was sent to the Assembly but it was not acceptedThe reason was that the election of the leader of the Parliamentary party or other office bearers had to be done in a meeting of the Parliamentary party which was not followed After leaving the May 6 meeting several MLAs told the media that Mamata had been given the responsibility to decide the leadershipWhen the Assembly Speaker rejected Abhishekâs letter MLAs were made to sign the decision of the Parliamentary party at another meeting on May 19 in Kalighat Several MLAs said they were made to sign the minutes of the May 6 meeting which led to complicationsAfter taking over the probe the CID visited the homes of four MLAs to investigate the signature scandal Among them were Nayna Bandyopadhyay Kunal Ghosh Tapas Maity and Baharul IslamA controversy arose over Baharulâs signature Although it was signed in the May 19 meeting the letter submitted to the Assembly was dated May 6 Baharul was not present at Mamataâs house that day He said investigators wanted to know his whereabouts on May 6 and he told them he was at home in Bhangar due to postpoll violenceHe claimed he was shown a signature from that day but clarified it was not hisBaharul said he had also brought the matter to the partyâs attention On the other hand senior leader and Ballygunge MLA Sovandeb said he did not understand the matter and that no one was forced to signHe added that Baharul had said after seeing the signature that it was not hisThe CID summoned Abhishek Banerjee on Monday in connection with the signature case but he did not appear citing health conditions IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/trinamool-expels-ritabrata-banerjee-sandipan-saha-for-anti-party-activities-675920.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nominations-begin-for-rs-elections-scheduled-for-june-18-675921.html New Delhi June 1 Nominations for elections to 27 Rajya Sabha seats including biennial and byeelections and to the State Legislative Councils in 3 states began on Monday with the ECI issuing a formal notification an official said In case of contested elections the poll shall be held on June 18 from 8 AM to 4 PM followed by the counting of votes at 5 PM the Election Commission of India said in a statementâThe Commission has issued notifications regarding the election programme and has appointed Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers for both biennial and bye elections Details of the appointment have been published in the Gazette of IndiaState Gazettes todayâ said the statementWith this nominations for all these elections began at 11AM on Monday The last date for filing nominations is June 8 till 3 PM the ECI saidâThe scrutiny of nominations for each of these elections shall be taken up by the Returning Officers ROs concerned on June 9 2026 The last date for withdrawal of candidatures is fixed on June 11â said the statementThe biennial elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats will be held in Andhra Pradesh Gujarat Jharkhand Madhya Pradesh Manipur Meghalaya Rajasthan Arunachal Pradesh Karnataka and MizoramRajya Sabha byeelections will be held in Maharashtra Tamil Nadu and Odisha for one seat each said the ECIIn Bihar the biennial election for the State Legislative Council will be held for nine seats In Karnataka the biennial election for the State Legislative Council will be held for seven seatsThe lone byeelection for the State Legislative Council will be held in Bihar The byeelection will be conducted for the seat vacated by former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after his election to the Rajya SabhaAnd biennial elections in Bihar will be held for nine seats whose members are set to complete their terms on June 28 The nine outgoing members include Dr Kumud Verma Professor Ghulam Ghaus Mohammad Farooq Bhishma Sahani Bhagwan Singh Kushwaha Sanjay Prakash Sameer Kumar Singh Samrat Choudhary and Sunil Kumar SinghAmong these the seats previously held by Samrat Choudhary and Bhagwan Singh Kushwaha are already vacant because both leaders were elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nominations-begin-for-rs-elections-scheduled-for-june-18-675921.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pil-in-sc-seeks-disclosure-of-sir-data-appellate-tribunal-sop-in-west-bengal-675923.html New Delhi June 1 IANS A fresh Public Interest Litigation PIL has been moved before the Supreme Court seeking greater transparency and procedural safeguards in the implementation of the Special Intensive Revision SIR of electoral rolls in West Bengal days after the apex court upheld the Election Commission of Indias ECI nationwide revision exercisenbspThe petition filed by Congress leader Prasenjit Bose under Article 32 of the Constitution does not challenge the legality of the SIR exercise itself but seeks directions to the poll body to disclose constituencywise data relating to Forms 6 and 7 submitted accepted and rejected during the claims and objections phase make public the Standard Operating Procedure SOP governing appellate tribunals and issue simplified guidelines in Bangla Hindi and English for electors seeking to challenge exclusions from electoral rollsAccording to the plea more than 58 lakh electors were excluded during the enumeration phase of the SIR exercise in West Bengal while over 964 lakh applications for inclusion and 99118 applications for deletion were received during the claims and objections periodHowever only 182 lakh additions were reflected in the final electoral roll published on February 28 2026 raising serious concerns over transparency and accountability in the electoral roll revision processThe petition further questions the process adopted for adjudicating cases flagged as involving logical discrepancies alleging that criteria such as parentchild age gaps multiple progeny linkages and name mismatches were not contemplated under either the SIR notifications or the Representation of the People Act 1950The plea also seeks disclosure of the SOP framed on April 7 2026 by a threemember committee of former judges for uniform functioning of 19 appellate tribunals constituted in West Bengal pursuant to directions issued by the Supreme Court in the pending SIRrelated proceedingsAccording to the petitioner the absence of publicly available procedures has created uncertainty regarding filing requirements hearings timelines and the rights of affected electorsThe petition argues that poor rural and marginalised voters face significant hurdles in pursuing appeals without clear guidelines and legal assistanceThe plea comes days after a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India CJI Surya Kant upheld the ECIs SIR exercise holding that the revision was traceable to Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 213 of the Representation of the People Act 1950 and was aimed at preserving the integrity and accuracy of electoral rollsAt the same time the apex court had clarified that while the ECI is empowered to undertake a limited enquiry into citizenship for electoral purposes such a determination would not amount to a final declaration of citizenship and must be referred to the competent authority under the Citizenship Act 1955 for adjudicationThe present plea contends that despite the top court upholding the broader legality of the SIR exercise significant procedural gaps remain in its implementation particularly in West Bengal warranting judicial intervention to ensure transparency accountability and protection of voters rightsIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pil-in-sc-seeks-disclosure-of-sir-data-appellate-tribunal-sop-in-west-bengal-675923.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-launches-rs-200-crore-maha-water-mission-to-support-startups-675925.html New Delhi June 1 IANS The Anusandhan National Research Foundation and the Ministry of Jal Shakti will jointly run a MAHA Water Mission a Rs 200 crore programme launched on Monday to support startups in the water sectornbspDr Jitendra Singh Union MoS for Science ampamp Technology Earth Sciences launched the mission which will provide up to Rs 20 crore to selected multidisciplinary consortiaThe funds can be used for technology development field assessment validation and deployment of highimpact water solutionsThe consortia can consist of universities national laboratories research organisations startups MSMEs and industry partnersThe MAHA Water Mission has been conceived as a national platform to accelerate innovation in the water sector by connecting science entrepreneurship industry academia and grassroots actionThe mission flyer was released followed by an open call for Startups and MSMEs for Product and Prototype Development proposalsThe mission will focus on five priority themes water resource assessment and sustainable management drinking water water quality and ecological health water use efficiency and circular economy climate resilience and adaptationIt aims to support innovations from laboratory research to field deployment while generating scalable and localised solutions for strengthening Indias longterm water securityThe event also witnessed the signing of an MoU between the Department of Water Resources and the Department of SpaceISRO besides the launch of the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Citizen Tracking and Reporting JSJBCTR Portal and AppDr Singh today said that the Anusandhan National Research Foundation ANRF is democratising research funding by expanding opportunities for startups MSMEs universities and innovators ANRF ensures that national missions scientific resources and innovation support are no longer confined to a limited number of institutions he addedHe said the foundation is widening access to resources partnerships and missionoriented research opportunities enabling institutions and innovators from across the country to contribute to national prioritiesThe minister said ANRF has already launched missions for advancement in highimpact areas maha in strategic sectors including electric vehicles drones medical technologies 6G communications and waterThese missions are creating an integrated pathway from fundamental research to technology development validation and deployment while bringing together academia industry startups and government institutions to solve critical national challengesIndias startup ecosystem has grown from 350400 firms a decade ago to over two lakh startups generating nearly 2024 lakh jobsIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/govt-launches-rs-200-crore-maha-water-mission-to-support-startups-675925.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/conspiracy-behind-move-to-set-up-farmers-discom-kavitha-675815.html Hyderabad June 1 Telangana Rakshana Samithi TRS leader K Kavitha on Sunday alleged that there is a conspiracy behind the Congress governmentâs move to set up farmersâ DISCOM She alleged that the government was trying to privatise the remaining two DISCOMS by creating a farmersâ DISCOMAddressing a press conference she reacted to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddyâs remarks during an informal chat with media persons that the government will not scrap 24hour free power to farmers and that meters will not be installed for agricultural connectionsShe demanded that the Chief Minister officially make the announcement instead of speaking during the informal chat with the mediaShe also challenged the Chief Minister to announce that he will not seek votes in the elections if the remaining two DISCOMs are privatised She said her party would approach even the Supreme Court to counter the conspiracy by the governmentShe said that when this Chief Minister claims he will not scrap free electricity it only raises more suspicion She demanded that instead of chitchat he should hold a press meet and tell the people the same thingStating that the Chief Minister has not honoured the promises made in public meetings she expressed doubts if he would stick to the words he is saying nowShe appealed that the Electricity Regulatory Commission ERC should not give permission to the farmers DISCOM that harms farmers under any circumstances She said that if permission is given they will stop it even if they have to go to the Supreme Court Kavitha said that they have already filed a case on behalf of Telangana JagrutiKavitha said that Revanth Reddy who kept the farmers DISCOM secret for six months is now speaking slyly under the guise of chitchatShe challenged that if there is truly no intention to privatise the DISCOMs do they have the courage to go before the people in the coming elections and say soShe said that past bitter experiences are the reason why they cannot trust even when this Chief Minister says it so firmlyShe claimed that this time under the Rythu Bharosa scheme the government provided financial assistance only to those with less than two acres Farm loan waiver has not reached even 30 per cent of the people The government is also trying to back out on the bonus for farmersâThey promised to procure even the last grain of paddy but have still not done the procurement properlyâ she said and alleged that the government conspired to turn the farmers insurance into accidental insurance She said that all the actions taken by this government so far have been against the farmers Thats why there is no trust in the words spoken by the Chief Minister Kavitha saidKavitha also alleged that under the guise of reforms the Union Government is wiping out small and mediumscale solar playersShe said that a new GO has been brought saying that only companies manufacturing solar panels and batteries in India will get the opportunity and only five days time has been given She demanded that the Centre should immediately withdraw this issue that harms lakhs of small traders IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/conspiracy-behind-move-to-set-up-farmers-discom-kavitha-675815.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rbi-likely-to-hold-rates-over-next-few-quarters-report-675832.html New Delhi June 1 IANS The Reserve Bank of Indias Monetary Policy Committee MPC is expected to keep interest rates on hold on June 5 as a sharp correction in Brent crude prices has eased concerns around inflation a report said on MondaynbspThe report from Emkay Global Financial Services noted that a significant improvement in Indias outlook for the external account over the past two weeks due to 22 per cent correction in Brent on hopes of a USIran memorandum of understandingWe expect the RBI to remain on hold next week which is positive for the consumption recovery story and the earnings cycle the firm saidnbspThe Indian rupee has gained 2 per cent to Rs 95 per dollar after touching Rs 9696 per dollar on May 20 2026nbspThe report forecasted that the reopening of the Hormuz strait should drive Brent back to 7580 and provide considerable relief to the rupee and RBI to remain on hold over the next few quartersIt saw no need for the RBI to raise rates even as inflation rose to roughly 45 per cent due to a roughly 7 per cent spike in petrol and diesel pump pricesnbspThe firm expects a benign rate environment to support credit growth which underpinned a consensus Nifty EPSg EPS growth of 142 per cent for FY27 with banks a substantial contributornbspMarkets remained volatile amid continued uncertainty around the timing of a potential USIran deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz SoHOn liquidity the report noted surplus conditions contracted to roughly 02 per cent of net demand and time liabilities after the RBI injected 5 billion through a rupeedollar swapnbspWe see no immediate cause for concern once pressure on crude eases and consequently on the currency the RBI should be able to restore liquidity conditions the report notednbspDeposit growth remains healthy at 122 per cent yearonyear but unable to keep pace with credit growthnbspThe incremental CDR trailing 12M at 105 per cent is unsustainable and the firm expects credit growth to moderate going forward even if deposit growth improves to roughly 13 per cent as liquidity conditions easeIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rbi-likely-to-hold-rates-over-next-few-quarters-report-675832.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/shivakumar-asks-ktaka-students-to-carry-forward-legacy-of-iisc-isro-hal-avoids-comments-on-hijab-row-675834.html Bengaluru June 1 IANS Karnataka Chief Ministerdesignate and State Congress President DK Shivakumar on Monday extended best wishes to students on commencement of the new academic year He noted that some of Indias premier institutions including IISc NLSIU ISRO and HAL are located in Karnataka and asked students to carry forward their legacy He refused to be drawn into the hijabsaffron shawl controversynbspResponding to questions from reporters about the governments reported move to lift restrictions on the hijab tilak kada kalava holy ash in schools and the subsequent calls by some Hindu organisations for students to wear saffron shawls Shivakumar declined to engage in the debateWe will discuss it later Whether it is a saffron shawl or a Tricolour shawl we will discuss it at the appropriate time This is not the time to discuss the matter he saidnbspFocussing on the reopening of schools Shivakumar conveyed his greetings to students and urged them to make the most of the opportunities aheadnbspToday marks the beginning of a new academic year On behalf of the government and personally I extend my best wishes to all students entering the new academic year he saidnbspHighlighting Karnatakas contribution to education and human resource development Shivakumar said the state has produced generations of accomplished professionals who have made significant contributions across the worldMany people who received their foundational education in Karnataka have gone on to contribute immensely to humanity Karnatakas rich educational heritage continues to attract attention from across the globe We have produced outstanding scientists lawyers professors and professionals in various fields he saidnbspHe noted that some of the countrys premier institutions including the Indian Institute of Science IISc the Indian Institute of Management IIM the National Law School of India University NLSIU the Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO and major public sector undertakings such as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited HAL are located in KarnatakaStudents must carry forward this legacy We are entering a new era shaped by technology and innovation Artificial Intelligence has arrived and in the coming days I will share my thoughts and plans regarding AI as well as the states education policy on primary education he saidnbspAddressing students from rural areas Shivakumar urged them not to feel disadvantaged in comparison to their urban counterpartsnbspNo student should lose confidence Do not compare yourselves with others Our teachers are capable and the SSLC Class 10 examination results are proof of the quality of education in our schools We are committed to further improving the education system and giving it a new direction he saidnbspHe added that the present and future government would continue to support students and work towards strengthening educational opportunities across the statenbspShivakumar concluded by stating that he and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah were leaving for New Delhi later in the day and declined to comment further on political mattersIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/shivakumar-asks-ktaka-students-to-carry-forward-legacy-of-iisc-isro-hal-avoids-comments-on-hijab-row-675834.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-at-giribala-singhs-residence-recreates-twisha-sharmas-final-moments-using-dummy-675835.html Bhopal June 1 IANS Intensifying its investigation into the alleged suicide of modelactor Twisha Sharma the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI on Monday reached accused Giribala Singhs residence in Bhopal with a humansized dummy to recreate the crime scene linked to her death on May 12nbspThe CBI officials were seen at Giribalas Katara Hills residence to verify the sequence of events and examine whether the statements of the accused matched the physical evidence collected during the investigationForensic experts were also present during the recreation of the scenenbspInvestigators were examining the body positioning ligature points height measurements and the layout of the room according to sourcesnbspThe agency is also comparing witness statements with forensic findings gathered from the spotnbspGiribala Singh was also brought to the scene of the crimenbspThe probe has now expanded to several aspects connected to the case The CBI officials may also question doctors and mental health professionals who had interacted with Twisha Sharma before her deathThe doctor who had reportedly advised Twisha to undergo an abortion has already been summoned by the agency for questioningnbspMeanwhile investigators have gathered important information regarding Samarth Singhs movements after the FIR was registered on May 15nbspThe probe has revealed that he remained in Bhopal for nearly three days after the case was filed and could not immediately leave the citynbspThe CBI is now examining his activities during that periodOfficials are checking phone records locations visited and the people he contacted while allegedly abscondingnbspInvestigators are also probing whether he received any assistance during that timenbspNotably Samarth Singh and his mother Giribala Singh are currently in CBI custody till June 2 and are likely to be produced before a court on TuesdaynbspThe case was transferred to the CBI following allegations of lapses in the initial investigationnbspPolice personnel continue to guard Giribala Singhs residence to preserve the crime scene and prevent tampering with evidenceIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-at-giribala-singhs-residence-recreates-twisha-sharmas-final-moments-using-dummy-675835.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sad-alleges-political-vendetta-after-punjab-police-raid-on-majithias-residence-675838.html New Delhi June 1 IANS Shiromani Akali Dal SAD leaders strongly criticised the government after Punjab Police conducted a raid at the Amritsar residence of its senior leader Bikram Singh Majithia after a major clash alleging that the action was politicallymotivated and part of a broader campaign to target the OppositionnbspThe raid was carried out at Majithias Green Avenue residence following a major political standoff and clash at a local police stationAfter the confrontation Amritsar Police registered a First Information Report FIR against Majithia and several Akali Dal workersTo trace the accused named in the case police constituted 12 special teams and launched coordinated searches leading to the early morning operation at Majithias houseReacting to the development SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal accused the ruling dispensation of pursuing a political agenda against the senior Akali leaderThis is all political vendetta They are frustrated and misleading people They put in their full effort in Majithias constituency first to cancel votes and then for booth capturing but still Majithia Sahib won Now they have made it a prestige issue to put him in jail This is all a planned operation by the Punjab government Sukhbir Singh Badal claimedSAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal also questioned the police action and alleged irregularities in the handling of the caseFirst he is taken out from the police station and no action is taken against him Then the person who was allegedly kept in illegal confinement at the SHOs residence without any warrant or FIR and who was supposedly going to be killed in a staged encounter at night is rescued After that an FIR is registered against Majithia she allegedThe raid marks the latest flashpoint in the longrunning confrontation between Bikram Singh Majithia and the Punjab government The senior Akali leader has been at the centre of several investigations and legal battles in recent years In June 2025 he was also arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau in connection with a separate enquiryWhile the Punjab Police has maintained that the searches were part of an ongoing investigation linked to the FIR registered after the police station clash the SAD has accused the government of using law enforcement agencies to settle political scoresIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sad-alleges-political-vendetta-after-punjab-police-raid-on-majithias-residence-675838.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-merchandise-exports-to-oman-expected-to-jump-by-50-pc-as-fta-kicks-in-675839.html New Delhi June 1 IANS Indias merchandise exports to Oman are officially targeted to grow by 50 per cent over the next three years as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement CEPA with the Gulf nation came into force on MondaynbspThe agreement aims to drive merchandise exports from the baseline of roughly 406 billion past the 6 billion mark with a mediumterm goal of reaching 10 billionOman has offered zeroduty access on 9808 per cent of its tariff lines covering 9938 per cent of Indias exports to Oman All major labourintensive sectors including Gems ampamp Jewellery textiles leather footwear sports goods plastics furniture agricultural products engineering products pharmaceuticals medical devices and automobiles receive full tariff eliminationnbspIndia is offering tariff liberalisation on 7779 per cent of its total tariff lines which covers 9481 per cent of Indias imports from Oman by value For the products of export interest to Oman and which are sensitive to India the offer is mostly a tariffrate quota TRQ based tariff liberalisationTo safeguard its interest sensitive products have been kept in the exclusion category by India without offering any concessions especially agricultural products including dairy tea coffee rubber and tobacco products gold and silver bullion jewellery other labourintensive products such as footwear sports goods and scrap of many base metalsThe Finance Ministry on Sunday issued notification on duty concessions on Omani goods under trade pact with India which came into effect from June 1India and Oman signed the CEPAin December last year during Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to MuscatThe Services sector a strong driver of Indias economy will also see wideranging benefits Omans substantial global services imports amounting to 1252 billion with the share of Indias exports in Omans global imports basket as 531 per cent indicating significant untapped potential for Indian service providersThe agreement features a comprehensive and forwardlooking services package with Oman extending substantial commitments across a broad spectrum of sectors including Computer Related Services Business and Professional Services Audiovisual Services Research and Development Education and Health ServicesThese commitments are expected to unlock significant new opportunities for Indian service providers promote highvalue job creation and support expanding commercial engagement between the two countriesA major highlight of the CEPA is the enhanced mobility framework for Indian professionals For the first time Oman has offered wideranging commitments under Mode 4 including a notable increase in the quota for IntraCorporate Transferees from 20 per cent to 50 per cent together with a longer permitted duration of stay for Contractual Service Suppliers extended from the existing 90 days to two years with the possibility of a further twoyear extensionThe agreement also provides for more liberal entry and stay conditions for skilled professionals in key sectors such as accountancy taxation architecture medical and allied services supporting deeper and more seamless professional engagementIndia has signed similar deals with the UK on July 2025 and New Zealand in April 2026 and concluded talks for a free trade agreement FTA with the European Union 27nation bloc on January 27 this year as part of the accelerated efforts to diversify trade amid the dramatic shift in the global economic landscape triggered by the US tariff turmoilIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/indias-merchandise-exports-to-oman-expected-to-jump-by-50-pc-as-fta-kicks-in-675839.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/fairpoint-amit-shahs-border-mission-set-to-become-new-political-moment-675780.html New Delhi May 31 When Union Home Minister Amit Shah set out to review and secure Indias international borders it may have appeared to be a routine exercise After all border security falls squarely within the Home Ministrys responsibilities But there is something different about this exercise In nearly eight decades of Independence India has rarely witnessed a government pursue border security with such intensity and political focus Previous governments spoke about strengthening national security The Modi government is attempting something far more expansive It wants to identify infiltration networks check illegal encroachments plug loopholes in the system and address what it sees as the longterm consequences of unchecked illegal migration across Indias bordersThat is why this mission deserves attentionAs the Modi government enters its thirteenth year in office it is taking decisions that affect not only external security but also internal stability For decades infiltration from across Indias borders particularly from Bangladesh and Pakistan remained a subject of political debate but rarely received sustained administrative attentionToday the issue can no longer be ignored The situation has reached a point where the government believes that illegal infiltrators are not only compromising national security but also placing pressure on public resources They are taking away employment opportunities from local youth and most worryingly contributing to a demographic shiftWhat makes the present debate unusual is the emphasis on demography Never before has a government at the Centre spoken so openly about demographic change as a matter of national concern For decades such discussions remained confined to academic studies census reports and occasional political speeches Today they are part of mainstream political discourse It is perhaps for the first time in independent Indias history that attempts to alter demographic balances are being discussed and treated as a matter of national concernCensus data shows that Hindus constituted about 84 per cent of Indias population in 1951 while Muslims accounted for 98 per cent By 2011 the Hindu share had declined to around 798 per cent while the Muslim share had risen to 142 per centThe debate over demography cannot be separated from the legacy of Partition The creation of Pakistan was justified on the basis of religion but millions of Muslims chose to remain in India and became equal citizens of the new Republic Over the decades concerns have periodically surfaced over demographic changes in certain regions particularly along Indias eastern border These changes cannot be viewed in isolation from illegal immigration from neighbouring countries The Muslim population growth rate remains higher than that of Hindus and several other communities This stands in sharp contrast to Pakistan and Bangladesh where the share of religious minorities has steadily declined over the decadesDifferent political groups draw different conclusions from these figures But they have undoubtedly become a major reference point in discussions on demography and migrationAddressing the Narendra Mohan Memorial Lecture in October 2025 on the theme of Infiltration Demographic Change and Democracy Amit Shah said that demographic shifts in several border regions were linked not only to fertility rates but also to decades of illegal infiltration from neighbouring countriesWest Bengal has emerged as the most prominent example in this debate Recent reports and investigations relating to undocumented Bangladeshi migrants forged identity documents and alleged infiltration networks have intensified political scrutiny BJP leaders have accused the Trinamool Congress of facilitating such networks for electoral gain They argue that resistance to complete border fencing under the Mamata Banerjee government must be viewed in this context According to this argument gaps in enforcement created conditions in which infiltration networks could flourish and eventually become part of a larger votebank ecosystemQuestions are now being asked that were rarely asked with such urgency before How did illegal entrants obtain documentation Who enabled them How widespread are these networks And why were corrective measures delayed for so longSimilar concerns have been raised in Assam and other parts of the Northeast Amit Shah has previously pointed to Census trends in Assam and argued that demographic changes in several districts cannot be understood without taking infiltration into account He has noted that the decadal growth rate of the Muslim population in Assam according to the 2011 Census stood at 296 per cent and argued that such growth could not be explained without considering illegal immigration He has made similar observations about districts in West Bengal and about demographic changes affecting tribal populations in parts of JharkhandThese developments have revived longstanding concerns that were often dismissed or treated as secondary in public discourse For decades infiltration was treated primarily as a lawandorder issue The Modi government is treating it as a demographic political and national security issue as wellThat shift explains the Centres decision to constitute a HighLevel Committee to study demographic changes arising from illegal immigration and other abnormal factors Prime Minister Narendra Modis announcement of a Demography Mission in 2025 reflected the governments intention to place the issue at the heart of policymakingAs the Modi government enters its thirteenth year in office with a historic win in West Bengal the political ground is shifting beneath the feet of parties that relied on identitybased votebank calculationsFor the BJP border security is no longer merely an administrative responsibility It has become part of a larger political project The slogan of detect delete and deport has moved from campaign rhetoric to government policyWhether this approach delivers the results remains to be seen But it is increasingly finding resonance among a large section of the population who believe that infiltration demography and national security can no longer be discussed separatelyFor decades the issue of infiltration surfaced periodically in political debates and then faded from public attention Today it occupies the centre of national discourse Whether the Modi governments approach ultimately succeeds or faces resistance one thing is clear border security is no longer being discussed only in terms of fences and checkpoints It is now tied to questions of identity representation resources and the future character of regions along Indias frontiers After years of silence the country is having a conversation it avoided for far too longDeepika Bhan can be contacted at deepikabiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/fairpoint-amit-shahs-border-mission-set-to-become-new-political-moment-675780.html Sun, 31 May 2026 16:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sir-phase-iii-enumeration-house-visits-by-blos-begin-in-odisha-mizoram-sikkim-manipur-675794.html New Delhi May 31 The Election Commission of India ECI said on Sunday that the enumeration phase under the Special Intensive Revision â Phase III has started for Odisha Mizoram Sikkim and Manipur An official said in a statement that the enumeration phase for Odisha Mizoram Sikkim and Manipur began on SaturdayAll eligible electors whose Enumeration Forms are received by the Electoral Registration Officer ERO on or before June 28 2026 will be included in the Draft Electoral Rolls the ECI saidElectors who are unable to submit their Enumeration Forms by June 28 2026 may apply through Form6 along with the prescribed Declaration Form during the claims and objections period it addedDuring the enumeration phase of SIR Booth Level Officers BLOs conduct housetohouse visits and provide Enumeration Forms to all existing electorsThe ECI said electors may submit the duly filled form either through the BLO or onlineTo ensure maximum coverage BLOs will visit each household for distribution collection and verification of formsDuring housetohouse enumeration the BLOs carry at least 30 blank Form6 along with blank Declaration Forms to supply to anyone who seeks to enroll as a new elector it addedWith a view to ensure more involvement of political parties the Commission has allowed Booth Level Agents BLAs of recognised political parties to collect from the public up to 50 formsday and hand it over to the BLO before the Draft Publication the ECI saidNational and staterecognised political parties may appoint more BLAs to assist BLOs in the smooth and effective conduct of the SIR process the Commission addedThe ECI in exercise of its powers under Article 324 of the Constitution of India Section 21 along with other applicable provisions of the Representation of the People Act 1950 ordered SIR in 16 states and 3 Union Territories UTs on May 14The Commission said the main objective of the SIR is No eligible citizen is left out while no ineligible person is included in the Electoral RollEvery person who is a citizen of India and who is not less than 18 years of age on the qualifying date and is not otherwise disqualified under any law shall be entitled to be registered in the electoral roll the ECI addedIn Odisha there are 334 crore electors 38123 BLOs and 8391 BLAs of political parties In Mizoram there are 875 lakh voters 1353 BLOs and 3430 BLAs Sikkim has 471 electors 572 BLOs and 681 BLAs the ECI saidIn Manipur there are 2092 lakh electors 2996 BLOs and 5003 BLAs the ECI said urging electors to cooperate with election officials during the housetohouse visits IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sir-phase-iii-enumeration-house-visits-by-blos-begin-in-odisha-mizoram-sikkim-manipur-675794.html Sun, 31 May 2026 18:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajeev-krishna-appointed-uttar-pradeshs-new-dgp-675801.html Lucknow May 31 Yogi Adityanathled Uttar Pradesh government announced the appointment of Acting DGP Rajeev Krishna as the new Director General of Police DGP of the state on Sunday An order to this effect was released in a notification signed by Additional Chief Secretary Sanjay Prasad The move brings an end to the prolonged wait for a fullterm DGP for the state as the post purportedly remained vacant after the removal of then DGP Mukul Goyal from the post in 2022Rajeev Krishna has been commanding the state police force in the capacity of Acting DGP and now with the announcement of his elevation as the permanent police chief this ends a long hiatus of four years for the top postThe 1991 batch officer Rajiv Krishnaâs name as the new DGP was finalised following deliberations by a panel of three senior officers submitted by the Union Public Service Commission UPSCThe Commission had forwarded the names of 1990batch IPS officer Renuka Mishra 1991batch IPS officers Piyush Anand and Rajiv Krishna to the state governmentThe UP government decided to entrust the leadership of the police force to Rajiv Krishna taking into account administrative experience expertise in lawandorder management and organisational capabilitiesHis appointment comes at a juncture when the state government has prioritised crime control technologydriven policing and maintaining a lawandorder environment conducive to investmentRajiv Krishna in his threedecadelong policing career has served in various pivotal positions related to intelligence operations lawandorder maintenance police modernisation and administrative managementPrior to assuming the role of Acting DGP he held key responsibilities such as Director General Intelligence and Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion BoardRajiv Krishna also holds significant experience in field policing he has served as the Police Chief in several key districts including Lucknow Agra Mathura Etawah and Gautam Buddha Nagar Noida During his tenure in Etawah his role in the operations conducted against bandit gangs garnered particular acclaimIn addition to this he has served as the ADG of the Lucknow Zone and while on central deputation held the position of IG Operations in the Border Security Force BSFRajiv Krishna was born on June 26 1969 in Gautam Buddha Nagar As an officer of the 1991 batch of the Indian Police Service IPS he joined the services on September 15 1991 Throughout his career having earned promotions at various levels he attained the rank of Director General of Police in February 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajeev-krishna-appointed-uttar-pradeshs-new-dgp-675801.html Sun, 31 May 2026 19:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/police-search-trinamool-mla-madan-mitras-kamarhati-house-seize-documents-675803.html Kolkata May 31 Police conducted a search operation at Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitras house in the Kamarhati area of North 24 Parganas district on Sunday Barrackpore Police Commissionerate Deputy Commissioner South Dyutiman Bhattacharya led the search operationWhen the police reached Madan Mitras house on Sunday afternoon it was locked and the MLA was not present However the police broke open the lock and entered the premises After conducting a search for around an hour they locked the house again and leftIt is learnt that the house is named Uday Villa Trinamool Congress MLA from the Kamarhati Assembly constituency Madan Mitra also has a party office there Allegedly the land on which the house stands belongs to a central agency The police are investigating how the structure was built on land allegedly owned by a central agencyAccording to the police a large contingent entered the Uday Villa premises at around 1 pm According to local sources Madan Mitra occasionally stays at the house However it is still unclear whether he is the owner of the property The police said some documents were seized following the hourlong search operationAccording to sources close to Madan Mitra he is currently at his residence in south Kolkata The Trinamool Congress is scheduled to hold a meeting at Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjees Kalighat residence on Sunday eveningPolitical circles are keeping a close watch on how many of the 80 Trinamool Congress MLAs who won the Assembly elections will attend the meeting Sources claimed that Madan Mitra is in Kolkata to attend the gatheringSince the change of government in the state police and civic body officials have begun a crackdown on illegal constructions in and around the city that had mushroomed during the Trinamool Congress governments tenure Most of these illegal constructions were allegedly built with the support of Trinamool Congress leaders and promoters or real estate developers under the patronage of influential party leadersIn several areas bulldozer drives have been carried out to demolish such illegal constructions IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/police-search-trinamool-mla-madan-mitras-kamarhati-house-seize-documents-675803.html Sun, 31 May 2026 19:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-krishi-sinchayee-yojana-strengthens-water-conservation-and-irrigation-in-ajmer-villages-675804.html Ajmer May 31 Under the Central governments flagship Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana PMKSY several water conservation and irrigation development projects worth crores of rupees have been undertaken in various villages of Rajasthans Ajmer district These initiatives have improved water availability in rural areas while also contributing significantly to rainwater conservation and groundwater recharge According to Shalabh Tandon District Nodal Officer for the Vande Ganga Water Conservation Campaign multiple waterrelated infrastructure projects have been developed under the schemeIn Tikawada village water recharge shafts tanks water conservation structures and rainwater harvesting facilities have been constructed These measures help store rainwater and improve groundwater levelsTandon said The second phase of the scheme is currently being implemented It is a major project with a budget running into several crores of rupeesSupported by the Central government the scheme aims to ensure that water reaches every farm while promoting efficient management of water resourcesHe also noted that culverts have also been constructed in highway areas with a focus on water drainage and conservation These structures enable better utilisation of rainwater and support groundwater replenishmentThe ongoing work under PMKSY has brought significant relief to rural communities in AjmerFarmers are reportedly benefiting from improved irrigation facilities while the projects are also helping secure future water needsThe scheme aims to reflect the Union governments vision of Har Khet Ko Pani Water to Every Field and Per Drop More Crop on the groundMeanwhile Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced that the state will give top priority to the Central governments Jal Jeevan Mission the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana PMKSY and various statelevel water conservation initiativesThe announcement followed a highlevel meeting chaired by Union Jal Shakti Minister CR PaatilThe Central government responded positively to Maharashtras financial and infrastructural demands aimed at expediting pending water projects Chief Minister Fadnavis saidHe told reporters that the meeting extensively reviewed ongoing irrigation projects under the PMKSYHe said he had requested additional funds to complete pending projects and received assurances of substantial financial assistance from the Centre IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/pm-krishi-sinchayee-yojana-strengthens-water-conservation-and-irrigation-in-ajmer-villages-675804.html Sun, 31 May 2026 19:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/punjabs-law-and-order-alarming-says-haryana-cm-nayab-saini-675807.html Chandigarh May 31 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said that the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party are working in tandem and share a similar ideology Referring to the just held municipal elections in Punjab he said the manner in which law and order was allegedly compromised had raised serious questions about the democratic systemHe said that by conducting the elections through ballot papers the state government demonstrated that it was apprehensive about facing defeat in a transparent democratic processSpeaking to the media in Kapurthala city CM Saini said the state government had made big promises to the people but failed to fulfil them He added that the public now understood that development cannot be achieved merely through announcements and false assurancesThe Chief Minister said the Aam Aadmi Party government should inform the people how many of the promises made during elections have actually been fulfilled He said the expected progress in development works has not been achieved and that the law and order situation in the state has continuously deterioratedGangster and criminal activities have increased in Punjab leading to a growing sense of insecurity among ordinary citizens He said the governmentâs antidrug campaign âYudh Nashe Virudhâ has also failed to deliver the expected resultsâInstead of taking concrete measures to protect the youth from drug abuse and eradicate the menace more focus is on publicityâ He said the government should have made more serious efforts in this direction but the desired outcomes are not visible on the groundThe Chief Minister said Haryanaâs doubleengine government has worked to deliver public welfare benefits directly to the people through various schemes By integrating the Central governmentâs Ayushman Bharat Scheme with the state governmentâs Chirayu Scheme lakhs of families in Haryana have been provided access to better healthcare facilitiesHe said the government has taken effective steps to ensure free treatment for the poor and needy people He said the people of Punjab are increasingly placing their trust in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his developmentoriented policies and in the coming times they will work towards bringing the BJP to power in the stateHe added that the people âwant development good governance and accountability in politics and will no longer be satisfied with mere promisesâEarlier CM Saini also visited Dera Radha Soami Satsang Beas and paid a courtesy call on Dera chief Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon During the meeting the Chief Minister sought his blessings and held discussions on various social and spiritual issues IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/punjabs-law-and-order-alarming-says-haryana-cm-nayab-saini-675807.html Sun, 31 May 2026 20:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/750-smugglers-assets-worth-rs-300-crore-frozen-in-15-months-punjab-dgp-675809.html Chandigarh May 31 Punjab Police have dismantled the financial infrastructure of organised drug trafficking networks over the past 15 months striking a major blow to narcohawala syndicates by freezing illicit assets of 750 drug smugglers valued at Rs 300 crore Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav said here on Sunday The Punjab Police force has systematically shifted its focus from mere streetlevel seizures to dismantling the broader economic infrastructure that funds crossborder smuggling an official statement quoting the DGP saidSince the launch of the antidrug drive Punjab Police have been conducting simultaneous operations every day across all 28 police districtsDGP Yadav highlighted that since the launch of the drive Punjab Police have registered 46937 first information reports FIRs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act and arrested 65884 peopleThe enforcement operations have led to massive contraband recoveries including 2950 kg of heroin 792 kg of opium 666 quintals of poppy husk 71 kg of charas 986 kg of ganja 56 kg of ICE and 55 lakh intoxicant pills and tabletsBesides narcotics seizures the police have also recovered Rs 20 crore in drug money from the accusedA major breakthrough under the drive has been the aggressive targeting of clandestine hawala channels that move huge profits to foreign handlers and Pakistani suppliers the DGP said adding that these networks operate through shell companies encrypted applications such as WhatsApp and Signal and virtual international numbersTo counter these sophisticated evasion tactics DGP Yadav said Punjab Police have established Financial Investigation Units FIUs in every district to assist investigating officersThis structural upgrade has led to the arrest of 65 hawala operators and the recovery of Rs 885 crore in hawala moneyIn one of the most significant operations a major financial disruption was achieved through the recovery and freezing of assets worth Rs 509 crore linked to Sharma Forex Money Exchange in Phagwara which allegedly laundered money under the guise of driver salary payments for a Pakistanbased handler through UAE channels he saidHighlighting another critical node in the crossborder network DGP Yadav said police teams recovered Rs 2055 lakh from a Bikanerbased operator in Ludhiana who managed advance payments from Pakistan to fund drug couriersSimilarly in Amritsar a narcoarms nexus was exposed with the recovery of Rs 124 crore in Indian currency along with foreign currency the DGP added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/750-smugglers-assets-worth-rs-300-crore-frozen-in-15-months-punjab-dgp-675809.html Sun, 31 May 2026 20:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ministers-swearing-in-to-be-decided-by-high-command-ktaka-cm-designate-shivakumar-675811.html Bengaluru May 31 Congress Legislature Party CLP leader and Karnataka Chief Ministerdesignate DK Shivakumar on Sunday said the party high command would decide whether ministers would take oath along with him during the swearingin ceremony scheduled for June 3 adding that he would not comment further on the matter Responding to a question on the composition of the new government Shivakumar said I do not know about that The party high command will take a decision I do not wish to comment on the matterSpeaking to reporters after inspecting the site earmarked for the proposed Congress Bhavan near Race Course Road Shivakumar said the party was considering holding the foundation stonelaying ceremony for the new office building immediately after the swearingin ceremonyAfter the swearingin ceremony on June 3 we are planning to hold the bhoomi puja for the construction of the Congress Bhavan near Race Course Road AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are yet to confirm their availability he saidShivakumar said invitations would be extended to all block and district Congress presidents MLAs former MLAs presidents of various party frontal organisations Members of Parliament and chairpersons of different corporations and boardsThis programme will not be open to the general public Our party workers should excuse us Due to space constraints at the venue only invited guests will be accommodated he saidHe added that the invitation for the event was yet to be formally handed over to Rahul Gandhi Preparations for the ceremony are being coordinated under the leadership of senior Congress leader Ramalinga ReddyReferring to the swearingin ceremony Shivakumar said arrangements had been made for party leaders and officebearers to watch the proceedings on LED screens at the Congress office as it would not be possible to invite everyone to the venueWe should at least provide this opportunity to the leaders who worked and struggled for us he saidWhen asked about plans to lay foundation stones for 100 party offices across the state Shivakumar said the initiative would be taken up in the coming daysOn the choice of venue for the swearingin ceremony Shivakumar said the event would be held at Lok Bhavan instead of the steps of Vidhana Soudha to avoid inconvenience to Bengaluru residents and prevent traffic congestion caused by a large influx of vehiclesSince the event is being conducted in a simple manner it will not be possible to accommodate a large crowd Our party workers should excuse us he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ministers-swearing-in-to-be-decided-by-high-command-ktaka-cm-designate-shivakumar-675811.html Sun, 31 May 2026 20:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/two-arrested-after-dri-recovers-over-100-kg-ganja-in-bihar-675812.html Patna May 31 In continuation of its sustained efforts to curb drug trafficking and dismantle narcotics supply networks across India the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence DRI has seized 1049 kg of ganja cannabis in Bihar and arrested two accused an official said The two accused were arrested on Saturday the official saidDuring questioning the accused told DRI officials that they were involved in the illicit transportation of the contraband They were arrested under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act 1985An official statement said the seizure was part of the DRIs ongoing drive against drug trafficking in the countryIn the past one year the Directorate of Revenue Intelligences Lucknow Zonal Unit has seized narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances valued at nearly Rs 465 crore in the illicit market in Bihar and arrested 31 persons in connection with these casesThese seizures include 1075 kg of charas 127781 kg of ganja 1892 kg of highgrade hydroponic weed 6 kg of cocaine 1128 grams of heroin and 8012 bottles of illegally diverted codeinebased cough syrups the statement saidThrough coordinated operations the DRI has consistently targeted organised syndicates engaged in the trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances contributing to the Government of Indias vision of a Nasha Mukt Bharat DrugFree IndiaIn a separate case in Kerala the DRI seized more than 24 kg of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances across the state an official said on SaturdayUnder Operation Chakravyuh the DRIs Cochin Unit seized substantial quantities of methaqualone methamphetamine and hashish oil in coordinated operations at Kochi Malappuram and ThiruvananthapuramFive persons including key operatives allegedly linked to trafficking networks were arrested under the NDPS ActAccording to the DRI the contraband was being smuggled through multiple channels including passenger baggage courier consignments and outbound export cargo highlighting the increasingly sophisticated methods employed by drug traffickers IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/two-arrested-after-dri-recovers-over-100-kg-ganja-in-bihar-675812.html Sun, 31 May 2026 21:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-4-dead-41-injured-in-umaria-road-accident-675635.html Bhopal May 29 Four people lost their lives and 41 others were injured when a tractorâtrolley carrying devotees overturned on Friday near Bijora Tola under Pali police station area on the AnuppurâUmaria district border in Madhya Pradesh Six of the injured are in critical condition and have been referred to Shahdol Government Hospital for advanced treatmentThe villagers who lost their lives in the accident include Ghanshyam Gond resident of Padamaniya Sahbal Baiga resident of Ginjari Veer Singh son of Madhav Singh resident of Ginjari and Bhupati Singh son of Bhagirath Singh resident of PadwaniyaThe victims residents of Gijri village in Anuppur district were returning from a religious ceremony at Bijora after offering prayers to âBade Devâ near the Shani TempleThe tractorâtrolley reportedly carrying 45â50 passengers lost control on a small culvert due to excessive speed while negotiating a turn police officials said The vehicle overturned causing immediate chaos and cries at the accident siteTwo people died on the spot while two more succumbed to injuries on the way to the hospital Local residents informed the police and helped shift the injured to Pali Community Health CentrePreliminary investigation suggests the driver was speeding âThe tractorâtrolley became unbalanced on the culvertâ police officials saidPolice have initiated a detailed probe into the incidentTractorâtrolley accidents are unfortunately common in rural Madhya Pradesh especially during religious events when overloaded vehicles are used for transportation Over the past year several similar tragedies have occurred across the state due to poor road conditions reckless driving and a lack of safety measuresPolice are questioning the driver and witnesses to determine if negligence or mechanical failure contributed to the accident Authorities have appealed to citizens to avoid overloading such vehicles and follow traffic rules IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/mp-4-dead-41-injured-in-umaria-road-accident-675635.html Sat, 30 May 2026 12:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-appoints-girish-chodankar-as-goa-pcc-chief-675636.html New Delhi May 30 In a major organisational reshuffle ahead of upcoming political battles in Goa the All India Congress Committee AICC has announced a fresh team for the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee GPCC The appointments announced by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal took effect immediately on May 29 2026According to the official press release Girish Chodankar has been appointed as the new President of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee The party has also named three working presidents MK Shaikh Altone DâCosta and Adv Carlos Alvares Ferriera Datta D Naik has been appointed as the treasurerThe Congress expressed gratitude to outgoing PCC president Amit Patkar for his contributions to the partyThe high command has also approved appointments for key committees to strengthen the partyâs structure in the coastal stateOn the campaign committee Yuri Alemao has been appointed chairperson while Captain Viriato Fernandes has been appointed chairperson of the manifesto committee Francisco Sardinha and Sunil Kawthankar have been appointed chairperson and coâchairperson of the coordination committeeThe decision is seen as a strategic move by the Congress high command to revitalise the party in Goa where it has been trying to regain lost ground after electoral setbacksGirish Chodankar a senior leader with strong organisational experience is expected to lead efforts to consolidate the partyâs base and prepare for future assembly and parliamentary contestsThe new team is expected to focus on grassroots mobilisation issueâbased campaigns and effective coordination with central leadershipFurther details regarding the full organisational structure are likely to be announced in the coming daysThis development is being closely watched in Goan political circles as it may significantly influence the Congressâs strategy for the next electoral cycle The inclusion of leaders from different regions and communities reflects the partyâs attempt to broaden its appeal in the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-appoints-girish-chodankar-as-goa-pcc-chief-675636.html Sat, 30 May 2026 12:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-legislature-party-meeting-in-ktaka-today-to-elect-new-leader-following-siddaramaiahs-exit-as-cm-675639.html New Delhi May 30 The Congress Legislature Party in Karnataka has convened a meeting on Saturday amid ongoing political developments following Siddaramaiahs resignation as Chief Minister The meeting has been convened to elect a new leader of the Congress Legislature Party who is expected to become the partyâs choice for the Chief Ministerâs postThe CLP meeting will begin at 4 PM at the Conference Hall of Vidhana Soudha Siddaramaiah who is currently the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party will preside over the meetingKarnataka Pradesh Congress Committee KPCC President DK Shivakumar AICC General Secretary and Karnataka incharge Randeep Singh Surjewala Legislative Council floor leader NS Bose Raju and all executive presidents of the party will be present at the meetingThe announcement was made by Allamaprabhu Patil MLA and Secretary of the Congress Legislature PartyAll Members of the Legislative Assembly MLAs Members of the Legislative Council MLCs Lok Sabha members and Rajya Sabha members have been asked to attend the meetingMeanwhile Siddaramaiah left Delhi after meeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge He is expected to arrive at HAL Airport in Bengaluru at 530 PM on FridayBefore departing from Delhi Siddaramaiah DK Shivakumar Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah and former minister KH Muniyappa had lunch togetherSiddaramaiah also met AICC General Secretary Organisation KC Venugopal in Delhi Later he held discussions for some time with DK Shivakumar and former minister KJ GeorgeInterestingly Karnataka Minister HK Patil on Friday said that DK Shivakumar is set to become the next Chief Minister and will likely take oath within the next two daysSpeaking to IANS Patil said âShivakumar is already the Chief Ministerdesignate Yesterday when former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his thoughts and spoke about the discussions held in Delhi he clearly stated that he had been advised to resign and that Shivakumar should be made the next Chief Minister From that moment itself it became clear that Shivakumar would be our next Chief Ministerâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-legislature-party-meeting-in-ktaka-today-to-elect-new-leader-following-siddaramaiahs-exit-as-cm-675639.html Sat, 30 May 2026 12:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/myanmar-president-u-min-aung-hlaing-to-begin-five-day-india-visit-today-675642.html New Delhi May 30 Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing will begin a fiveday official visit to India on Saturday at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi starting his trip from Bodh Gaya Bihar During his visit President U Min Aung Hlaing will hold talks with PM Modi on June 1 on further strengthening the ties between the two countries according to a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs MEA This will be President U Min Aung Hlaings first visit to India after assuming officeU Min Aung Hlaing will also participate in a business forum in India For his visit he will be accompanied by a highlevel delegation comprising several cabinet ministers senior officials and business leadersOn June 2 he will also travel to Mumbai for business and industry interactions and site visitsMyanmar lies at the confluence of Indiaâs Neighborhood First Act East and MAHASAGAR policies The official visit of President U Min Aung Hlaing to India is expected to further strengthen and deepen the multifaceted relations between the two countries the MEA said in a statementEarlier this month Vietnamese President To Lam also began his India visit from Bodh Gaya the place where Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment and offered prayers at the Mahabodhi TempleIn April Union Minister of State MoS for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh visited Myanmar to attend the swearingin ceremony of U Min Aung Hlaing as Myanmars PresidentOn April 10 Singh called on U Min Aung Hlaing and gave him a letter of felicitations from PM Modi on his assumption of office as Myanmars President He expressed Indias commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation under its âNeighbourhood Firstâ âAct Eastâ and âMAHASAGARâ policies and extending developmental assistance for the benefit of the people of MyanmarCalled on U Min Aung Hlaing and handed over a letter of felicitations from Honble Prime Minister Narendra Modi to him on his assumption of office as the President of Myanmar today Kirti Vardhan Singh posted on X following the meetingMyanmar and India are close partners with ageold ties as well as land and maritime neighbours India remains committed to further strengthening its multifaceted bilateral cooperation with Myanmar under its âNeighbourhood Firstâ âAct Eastâ and âMAHASAGARâ policies and to extending developmental assistance for the benefit of the people of Myanmar he addedU Min Aung Hlaing was elected Myanmars President on April 3 In the days leading up to his election he stepped down as CommanderinChief after having ruled the country since 2021 following a military coupIn August last year PM Narendra Modi met Myanmarâs then State Security and Peace Commission Chairman Min Aung Hlaing during the SCO Summit in Tianjin China where the two reviewed bilateral relations IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/myanmar-president-u-min-aung-hlaing-to-begin-five-day-india-visit-today-675642.html Sat, 30 May 2026 12:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/four-killed-in-head-on-collision-in-maharashtras-parbhani-675651.html Mumbai May 30 Four people were killed in a devastating collision involving a motorcycle and a private bus in Parbhani district of Maharashtra officials said on Saturday A motorcycle and a private passenger bus collided headon during the early hours of Saturday on the ParbhaniPathri Highway killing four on the spotOfficials said the impact of the collision was extremely severe leaving the motorcycle completely wreckedThe accident took place near the Andharwad Maruti Temple area close to Rahul Ginning on the busy ParbhaniPathri stretchAccording to the officials the private bus was travelling from Parbhani towards Pune when it allegedly collided with a motorcycle coming from the opposite directionLocals rushed to the spot after hearing a loud impact The situation became tense shortly afterwards when an agitated crowd allegedly damaged the private bus involved in the accident officials saidPolice personnel quickly reached the location and intervened to prevent further escalation eventually bringing the situation under controlWith assistance from local residents police shifted the bodies to a government hospital for postmortem examinationAuthorities also removed the damaged vehicles from the roadway and initiated efforts to restore traffic movementThe accident caused a temporary disruption on the ParbhaniPathri Highway resulting in a traffic jam and delays for commutersNormal traffic flow was restored after officials cleared the road and completed the initial response operationsOfficials said an investigation has been launched to ascertain the exact circumstances that led to the collisionFurther details regarding the victims and the cause of the accident are awaited IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/four-killed-in-head-on-collision-in-maharashtras-parbhani-675651.html Sat, 30 May 2026 12:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-australia-review-strategic-defence-cooperation-during-bilateral-talks-675661.html Singapore May 30 Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Saturday held bilateral discussions here with his Australian counterpart Meghan Quinn During the meeting on the sidelines of the ShangriLa Dialogue both sides reviewed the progress of the IndiaAustralia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership discussed upcoming highlevel engagements and explored opportunities to further strengthen defence cooperation in areas of mutual interestDefence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh held bilateral discussions with Defence Secretary Australia Ms Meghan Quinn Both sides reviewed the progress of the IndiaAustralia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership discussed forthcoming highlevel engagements and explored avenues to further strengthen Defence Cooperation in areas of mutual interest the Defence Ministry said in a post on XOn Friday Singh met Canadas Senior Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence Kelvin Brosseau on the sidelines of the dialogueBoth sides discussed ways to strengthen IndiaCanada defence cooperation and explored opportunities for deeper collaboration across key domains reflecting the growing convergence of strategic interests between the two nations the Ministry of Defences Directorate of Public Relations said in a post on XSingh also met Seychelles Chief of Defence Forces Major General Micheal Rosette and discussed ways to further strengthen defence cooperation and maritime security collaboration in the Indian Ocean Region it said adding The interaction reaffirmed Indiaâs commitment to advancing peace security and stability with its trusted partners in the regionThe ShangriLa Dialogue being held in Singapore features plenary debates led by government ministers and important opportunities for bilateral discussions among delegationsEarlier on Friday the Defence Secretary held a meeting with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation NATO Military Committees Chair Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone with discussions focused on enhancing strategic dialogue and evolving global security challenges the Defence Ministry said adding that the interaction reaffirmed Indiaâs commitment to constructive engagement with key multilateral defence organisationsSingh also met US IndoPacific Command Commander Admiral Samuel J Paparo with discussions focused on strengthening militarytomilitary cooperation enhancing collaboration in the IndoPacific and addressing emerging security challenges reaffirming the shared commitment towards deepening IndiaUS strategic defence ties the directorate posted on XOn the sidelines of the ShangriLa Dialogue the Defence Secretary engaged with leading think tanks and academia on strengthening the IndoPacific security architecture defence industrial collaboration and emerging technology partnershipsAddressing a distinguished gathering on Indiaâs Defence Diplomacy for a Stable Secure and Inclusive IndoPacific he shared Indiaâs vision for regional security and strategic engagement High Commissioner of India to Singapore Dr Shilpak Ambule also joined the interaction the Directorate of Public Relations posted on XOn Thursday Singh visited the Digital Operations Technology Centre DOTC of the Digital and Intelligence Service of the Singapore Armed Forces The Ministry of Defence stated that the visit provided valuable insights into Singaporeâs advanced digital and technical capabilities and explored avenues for collaboration with the Indian Armed Forces in niche and emerging domains of warfareSingh also cochaired the 16th Defence Policy Dialogue with his Singaporean counterpart Joseph LeongDefence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh cochaired the 16th Defence Policy Dialogue with Permanent Secretary Defence Singapore Mr Joseph Leong The dialogue reaffirmed the robust bilateral defence partnership between the two nations Wideranging discussions were held on key areas of defence cooperation security collaboration and avenues to further strengthen the strategic relationship between IndiaSingapore the Ministry of Defence said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-australia-review-strategic-defence-cooperation-during-bilateral-talks-675661.html Sat, 30 May 2026 13:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-police-apprehends-woman-drug-peddler-with-11232-grams-of-heroin-675663.html New Delhi May 30 The AntiAuto Theft Squad AATS of Delhi Policeâs South District has apprehended a notorious female drug peddler involved in supply of synthetic drug smackheroinâ and recovered over 112 grams of heroin from her possession according to an official Press release issued on Saturday As per the Press note the operation led to the arrest of Meena Meenu a habitual offender who had recently been released on bail in another NDPS case earlier this month The police said the accused had âagain indulged in drug peddling activitiesâ despite her recent release from jailAccording to the Press release âTotal 11232 grams of smackheroin were recovered from her possessionâ It further stated that the accused had been under surveillance following credible inputs regarding drug suppliers active in South Delhi and adjoining areasThe police said that acting on specific information a trap was laid near Tyagraj Stadium in INA Colony where the accused was intercepted while attempting to deliver narcotics During search proceedings under the NDPS Act the recovered substance tested positive for heroinsmack using a Narcotic Field Testing KitThe Press release added that the accused âhad recently come out on bail in an NDPS case on 06052026 and again indulged in drug peddling activitiesâA case has been registered under FIR No 1062026 under Section 21 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Kotla Mubarak Pur and further investigation is underway to trace backwards and forward linkages in the drug networkThe accused identified as Meena Meenu aged 40 is a resident of Kishanganj Karol Bagh in Delhi Police said she âoperates as a supplier of synthetic drugs and was supplying contraband to local consumers and peddlers in Delhiâ Two mobile phones were also recovered from her possessionThe Press release noted that she has prior involvement in NDPS cases registered at PS DBG Road and PS InderpuriThe operation was carried out by a team led by Inspector Umesh Yadav under the supervision of Arvind Kumar Additional DCP Operations South District DCP South District Anant Mittal IPS appreciated the efforts of the team in successfully apprehending the accused and dismantling part of the drug supply chain IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-police-apprehends-woman-drug-peddler-with-11232-grams-of-heroin-675663.html Sat, 30 May 2026 13:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/fuel-surcharge-imposition-in-up-consumers-to-pay-10-pc-extra-on-june-power-bills-675665.html Lucknow May 30 The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited UPPCL has formally notified a 10 per cent Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge FPPAS on electricity bills for June a move that will affect consumers across all categories in the state The surcharge has been imposed to recover the additional expenditure incurred on power procurement and transmission costs in accordance with regulations framed by the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory CommissionAccording to an order issued on May 29 the 10 per cent increase corresponding to the month of March will be recovered through electricity bills issued in June The decision means consumers will have to bear an additional burden on their monthly power bills as part of the fuel surcharge adjustment mechanismThe Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge is levied to compensate distribution companies for fluctuations in fuel prices and the increased cost of purchasing electricity from various sourcesThe development comes at a time when several parts of Uttar Pradesh are witnessing widespread and prolonged power outages amid an intense heatwave that has pushed temperatures beyond 45 degrees Celsius in many districtsThe soaring temperatures have significantly increased electricity consumption as households commercial establishments and industries rely heavily on cooling appliances and other electrical equipment to cope with the extreme weather conditionsAs a result electricity demand across the state has surged sharply and is reported to be up by nearly 5000 MW compared to previous yearsAlthough Uttar Pradesh has expanded its transmission infrastructure and enhanced its power transmission capacity in recent years officials acknowledge that the increase has not kept pace with the rapidly growing demand from consumers IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/fuel-surcharge-imposition-in-up-consumers-to-pay-10-pc-extra-on-june-power-bills-675665.html Sat, 30 May 2026 13:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ghaziabad-teen-killed-on-bakrid-mother-seeks-strict-action-against-main-accused-675666.html Ghaziabad May 30 A 17yearold boy was stabbed to death by his friend in Ghaziabads Khoda Colony following an argument police said The victim identified as Surya Pratap succumbed to his injuries at a hospital His grieving mother and sister devastated by the loss have demanded strict action against the accused including an encounter of the main suspectThe incident took place on Thursday while Surya died during treatment on FridaySurya was a Class XI student at a private school in Khoda colony Following a complaint lodged by his elder brother Yash at Khoda police station an FIR was registered in the caseThe Ghaziabad Police have arrested three of the four accused named in the FIR The arrested accused have been identified as Farhan Asif and Nawab Farhan is the father of the main accused Asad Police teams are conducting raids to trace and arrest Asad who remains abscondingExpressing her grief Suryas mother Saroj told IANS I want him to be killed The way he killed my son I want the same punishment for him I have not seen my sons face since May 28 I have three children â one daughter and two sons However my elder son is physically challenged I had hoped that my younger son would become my strength but now he has been taken away from usSuryas sister told IANS We got the information around 330 am We received a call saying that someone had stabbed my younger brother and that we should come to the hospital I was at my marital home and could not even see my brothers face We have not received his body yetShe further alleged that Asad was responsible for the attack Asad was the one who stabbed my brother My brother and Asad had a minor argument about eight months ago but we never imagined that he would do something like thisAccording to her Asad had called Surya to meet him on Eid We thought it was a friendly meeting and never suspected any conspiracy However Asad was not alone he was accompanied by seven or eight people she claimedMy brother was only 17 years old Our father is no longer with us and now we have lost my brother too We have no one left she saidDemanding justice she added The way my brother was killed the accused should face the same fate We want strict action against him Asad is still on the run and we want him arrested as soon as possible IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ghaziabad-teen-killed-on-bakrid-mother-seeks-strict-action-against-main-accused-675666.html Sat, 30 May 2026 13:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/nia-carries-out-searches-in-three-north-kerala-districts-in-explosives-probe-675667.html Thiruvananthapuram May 30 IANS The National Investigation Agency NIA on Saturday carried out searches at multiple locations across the northern Kerala districts of Malappuram Kozhikode and Kasaragod as part of its investigation into the seizure of a large cache of explosives that was allegedly being transported in a truck earlier this yearnbspThe searches in Malappuram are centred on an incident reported on February 7 when officials intercepted a truck carrying explosives at Chemmad in TirurangadiThe vehicle was reportedly transporting materials meant for a hollowbrick unit and the explosives were allegedly concealed among sacks of onions loaded in the truckNIA teams conducted searches at two locations in Malappuram district a hollowbrick warehouse in Tirurangadi and a residence in WandoorInvestigators are examining whether the explosives were being transported legally and whether there were any violations in their procurement storage or movementAt the time of the seizure it was claimed that the explosives were intended for use in quarrying operationsHowever the circumstances under which they were transported prompted further investigation eventually leading to the NIA probeAs part of the same investigation NIA officials also carried out searches in Kadumeni under the jurisdiction of the Chittarikkal police station in Kasaragod districtThe searches were conducted at the residence and the quarry premises of a man who had previously operated a granite quarry in the areaOfficials believe there could be links between the explosives seized in Malappuram and quarryrelated activities in northern KeralaDocuments records and electronic devices are expected to come under scrutiny as investigators attempt to trace the source intended destination and enduse of the explosivesSearches were also reported from locations in the Kozhikode district though details of the operation there were not immediately availableThe coordinated action across three districts indicates that the investigation has expanded beyond the initial seizure and is now focused on uncovering the broader network involved in the procurement transportation and utilisation of explosive materialsNIA officials have not yet released an official statement on the findings of the searchesFurther details are expected to emerge after investigators complete the examination of materials seized during the raidsIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/nia-carries-out-searches-in-three-north-kerala-districts-in-explosives-probe-675667.html Sat, 30 May 2026 13:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-arrests-nominated-member-of-meerut-cantonment-board-in-bribery-case-675668.html Meerut May 30 IANS The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI has arrested a Nominated Member of the Meerut Cantonment Board in Uttar Pradesh in a bribery case according to officials on SaturdayThe officials mentioned that the arrest was made on Friday after the CBI caught the accused redhanded accepting the bribe of Rs 3 lakhThe accused has been identified as Satish Kumar Sharma investigators saidThe CBI registered the instant case on 29052026 against the said accused on the allegations that the accused demanded illegal gratification of Rs 300000 for smooth continuation of tender for parking canteen and entry fees of Gandhi Bagh Meerut Cantt UP awarded to the private firm being operated by the complainant on behalf of his mother the investigating agency said in the statementThe CBI laid a trap on 29052026 and caught the accused redhanded while demanding and accepting the bribe amount of Rs 300000 from the complainant it addedAccording to the officials the accused is being produced before the Competent Court in Ghaziabad Uttar PradeshThe investigators further stated that the investigation into the case is underwayFurther details are awaited officials saidEarlier this month the CBI arrested a Superintendent of CGST Meerut and a Computer Operator working in the office of the Superintendent in a Rs 6000 bribery caseAccording to the officials the arrested individuals were identified as Sanjay Meena Superintendent CGST Office RangeI Meerut UP and Yash Sharma Computer Operator CGST OfficeThe CBI registered the instant case against the accused Computer Operator working in the office of the accused Superintendent CGST Office RangeI Meerut UP on the allegations of demand of illegal gratification of Rs 6000 on behalf of the accused Superintendent for revocation of a Show Cause Notice issued to the complainant said a statementThe CBI laid a trap and caught the accused Computer Operator redhanded while demanding and accepting the bribe amount on behalf of the Superintendent CGST Meerut and arrested the individualsIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cbi-arrests-nominated-member-of-meerut-cantonment-board-in-bribery-case-675668.html Sat, 30 May 2026 13:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/cng-prices-at-rs-86-per-kg-in-mumbai-after-rs-2-hike-piped-cooking-gas-costly-by-50-paise-675672.html Mumbai May 30 IANS Compressed natural gas CNG prices in Mumbai Metropolitan Region MMR rose after Mahanagar Gas Limited MGL on Saturday hiked prices by Rs 2 per kilogram taking the retail rate to Rs 86 per kgnbspThe revised price applies across Mumbai Thane Navi Mumbai and other areas served by the company The CNG rate hike is the second one this month after MGL raised rates by Rs 2 per kg on May 14The company has also raised the rate of piped cooking gas by 50 paise per unit in MMRContinued pressure on international energy markets and supply disruptions linked to West Asian conflict has caused the price hikenbspPetrol and diesel prices have also climbed in recent weeks as staterun oil marketing companies passed on the impact of higher global crude oil prices to customers In Mumbai petrol prices stood at Rs 11121 per litre on Saturday and diesel prices at Rs 9783 per litreMeanwhile the Central government has directed staterun fuel retailers to strengthen liquefied petroleum gas LPG reserves to ensure adequate supplies Oil marketing companies have been urged to maintain LPG stocks equivalent to at least 30 days of domestic demandUnder the direction of the government the public sector oil companies are currently absorbing losses on the sale of petrol diesel and LPG to the tune of Rs 550 crore per day as they have refrained from passing on the full increase in global prices to protect domestic consumers the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said earlier this weekThe ministry said supplies of crude petrol and diesel remained adequate but flagged localised shortages due to panic buyingThe government has already cut petrol and diesel excise by Rs 10 per litre on March 27 2026 and Indian retail prices have risen by only 8 to 9 per cent since the crisis began against 20 to 67 per cent in neighbouring economiesIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/cng-prices-at-rs-86-per-kg-in-mumbai-after-rs-2-hike-piped-cooking-gas-costly-by-50-paise-675672.html Sat, 30 May 2026 13:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-congress-chief-shivakumar-meets-governor-ahead-of-clp-meeting-675673.html Bengaluru May 30 Congress Karnataka unit President DK Shivakumar a strong contender for the post of Chief Minister met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at Raj Bhavan on Saturday and held an informal discussion ahead of the crucial Congress Legislature Party CLP meeting Former Congress MP and his brother DK Suresh accompanied him His brother and former Congress MP DK Suresh accompanied himSources close to Shivakumar said the meeting was held to discuss logistical arrangements for the swearingin ceremony in the event of his elevation as Chief Minister The meeting assumed significance as the Governor is scheduled to leave for the temple town of Dharmasthala later in the afternoonAccording to sources astrologers have suggested June 1 June 3 and June 5 as auspicious dates for the oathtaking ceremony Shivakumar is understood to have discussed these dates with the Governor and sought to finalise a suitable date for the swearingin Deliberations were also reportedly held on whether the ceremony should be conducted on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha or at Raj BhavanSources indicated that June 3 is emerging as the most likely date for the swearingin ceremony and the Governors office has been informed accordingly Meanwhile intense lobbying has begun within Congress for the post of Deputy Chief Minister Senior leaders MB Patil and Eshwar Khandre are said to be staking claim to the position from the Lingayat communityFormer Assembly Speaker UT Khader veteran Congress MLA Tanveer Sait and former minister Zameer Ahmad Khan a close associate of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are also reportedly in the race for the Deputy Chief Ministers postBoth Khader who hails from coastal Karnataka and Tanveer Sait from Mysuru district did not get an opportunity to serve in the Siddaramaiah Cabinet Sait had recently stated that he would not be unhappy over Siddaramaiahs resignation from the Chief Ministers postSenior leaders G Parameshwara and HC Mahadevappa both from the Scheduled Caste community are also hopeful of securing the Deputy Chief Ministers position amid speculation that the Congress high command may consider accommodating Siddaramaiahs son Yathindra Siddaramaiah in a key roleHowever sources said the party leadership is also examining the possibility of not creating any Deputy Chief Minister posts given the intense competition and competing claims from various communities and factionsSources further indicated that between 12 and 14 legislators are likely to be sworn in as ministers along with the new Chief MinisterShivakumars meeting with the Governor took place before the commencement of the CLP meeting as the Governor is scheduled to leave for Dharmasthala after 1 pmMeanwhile caretaker Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday received grievances from members of the public at his Cauvery residence He is travelling to Pavagada town in Tumakuru district to attend the final rites of former minister Venkataramanappa and return to Bengaluru by 140 pm and take part in the CLP meeting scheduled at 4 pm IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-congress-chief-shivakumar-meets-governor-ahead-of-clp-meeting-675673.html Sat, 30 May 2026 13:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajya-sabha-poll-in-meghalaya-set-for-june-18-as-incumbents-term-expires-675587.html Shillong May 29 Meghalaya Chief Electoral Officer CEO Dr BDR Tiwari said on Friday that polling for the election to one Rajya Sabha seat from the state will be held on June 18 with vote counting scheduled later the same day The announcement was made after a meeting convened by the CEO with representatives of various political parties at the Main Secretariat Building in Shillong to brief them on the election process and statutory requirementsAccording to the election schedule the official notification for the Rajya Sabha election will be issued on June 1 while June 8 has been fixed as the last date for filing nominationsScrutiny of nomination papers will take place on June 9 and candidates will be allowed to withdraw their nominations till June 11Polling will be conducted from 9 am to 4 pm on June 18 followed by counting of votes at 5 pm the same dayThe entire election process is expected to be completed before June 20Addressing the media after the meeting Dr Tiwari said political parties were given detailed presentations on the election schedule nomination procedures method of voting counting process and legal compliances to be followed by candidates and partiesElection officials informed party representatives about the mandatory submission of nomination papers including Form 2C affidavits in Form 26 security deposits oath or affirmation requirements and Forms AA and BB for partysponsored candidates Provisions related to Forms C1 to C8 were also explained during the sessionSpecial emphasis was laid on compliance with Supreme Court directives and Election Commission guidelines regarding the publication of criminal antecedents of candidates by both candidates and political partiesOfficials also explained the system of election through proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote and the open ballot voting procedure under the Representation of the People Act 1951Political parties were informed that MLAs belonging to a political party must show their marked ballot paper only to the authorised agent of their own party while Independent MLAs are prohibited from showing their ballot papers to any agentRepresentatives of political parties interacted with election officials and sought clarifications on various aspects of the election processThe lone Rajya Sabha seat allotted to Meghalaya is set to fall vacant as the incumbent Member of Parliament Dr Wanweiroy Kharlukhi completes his sixyear term in late June 2026In view of the impending vacancy the Election Commission of India has scheduled the biennial election to the seat on June 18 2026Dr Kharlukhi who represents the ruling National Peopleâs Party NPP has reportedly expressed his desire to step away from active parliamentary politics after the completion of his tenureThe NPP is expected to comfortably retain the seat given its clear majority in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajya-sabha-poll-in-meghalaya-set-for-june-18-as-incumbents-term-expires-675587.html Fri, 29 May 2026 17:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/16-transgenders-in-telangana-appointed-as-eagle-team-in-hydraa-675588.html Hyderabad May 29 In a novel initiative the Telangana governments Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency HYDRAA has provided employment opportunities to 16 transgenders Eleven trans women and five trans men have joined HYDRAA which has been in the news in recent times for removing encroachments on water bodies and government lands in and around HyderabadThe new recruits said that employment at HYDRAA has brought a new light into their lives and the dignity bestowed by this job has instilled a deep sense of selfconfidence within themAccording to an official release on Friday these 16 people are ready to perform their duties anywhere and at any time They are actively participating in the removal of encroachments on lakes and drainage channels and are at the forefront of protecting public parks and lands designated for community use in the stateUndeterred by the stature or influence of encroachers they perform their duties fearlessly and play an integral role in safeguarding public assets in TelanganaThey assert that the employment they secured at HYDRAA represents far more than just a means of livelihood it signifies a newfound identity for their livesThey express that wearing the HYDRAA uniform is a matter of great honour for them and shared their immense joy at being designated the HYDRA Eagle Team and being fully integrated into operational dutiesThe transgender team members played a pivotal role in successfully protecting 862 acres of government land in Ailapur located in the Aminpur Mandal of Sangareddy district Recently they played an active role in saving the Edulakunta lake in MadhapurThey play a key role in tasks such as persuading the public engaging with women to deescalate tensions and facilitating coordination between officials and the communityHYDRA officials say they have a natural ability to understand and empathise with peoples emotions and have been commended for consistently achieving excellent results in their fieldworkTransgenders currently working with HYDRAA are now providing financial support to their familiesThey are earning a steady monthly income and their standing within society has improved Most importantly their selfconfidence has been bolstered by the realisation that we too are capable of making a meaningful contribution through our workâWe were begging for a livelihood In the past wherever we went we were subjected to ridicule If we asked for work we were turned away But now when we step out in uniform to perform our duties everyone speaks to us with respectâ said Tanshi RaiâGiven the opportunity transgender individuals can excel in any field Our duties at HYDRAA serve as a living testament to this fact At HYDRAA everyoneâfrom the officials to every other staff memberâextends their full cooperation to us We are treated as equals in the performance of our dutiesâ said Gayatri IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/16-transgenders-in-telangana-appointed-as-eagle-team-in-hydraa-675588.html Fri, 29 May 2026 17:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-talking-about-ntr-to-lure-andhra-voters-says-telangana-bjp-chief-675589.html Hyderabad May 29 Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Friday accused the Congress government in the state of talking about Telugu Desam Party TDP founder and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister NTR to attract the voters of the state in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation GHMC elections He asked the Congress why it did not install statues of NT Rama Rao NTR all these yearsThe State BJP Chief was reacting to unveiling of a statue of NTR in Hyderabad by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday to mark his birth anniversaryNTR a popular actorturnedpolitician was the founder of TDP and served as the Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh in 1980s and 1990s Addressing a meeting at the state BJP office Ramchander Rao said that the Congress has made it a habit to stage political dramas for votes ahead of every election He added that ahead of the Jubilee Hills byelection Congress leaders remarked Congress means Muslim Muslim means Congress to woo Muslim votes Now with the GHMC elections in mind theyve suddenly started talking about NTR to attract Andhra voters I am asking the Congress party Why havent they installed NTR garus statue all these years Why havent they honoured his legacy Congress has no moral right to talk about NTR garu Nor does it have the qualification to claim his legacy as their own he saidThe BJP leader recalled that it was NTR who first gave the call for a Congressfree India Today the BJP is working steadfastly in that direction he saidRamchander Rao also criticised the Congress for removing Siddaramaiah as the Chief Minister of KarnatakaRahul Gandhi speaks about OBCs wherever you look be it in Parliament or outside But the reality is that the Congress has even removed its only OBC Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Among the four Chief Ministers the Congress party has in the country today not a single one belongs to the OBC category the BJP leader saidHe criticised the Congress government in the state over procurement of paddy and other foodgrains from farmers He alleged that due to the absence of even basic facilities in grain procurement centres unavailability of lorries and shortage of tarpaulins farmers are facing severe hardships He claimed that it was only because of the BJPs campaign that the state government which was in deep slumber was finally forced to respondRamchander Rao said that over the past 12 years the Narendra Modiled Central government has allocated nearly Rs 13 lakh crore for the development of TelanganaThe revival of the Ramagundam Fertiliser Plant the Warangal Coach Factory the Mulugu SammakkaSarakka Central Tribal University AIIMS Bibinagar the expansion of National Highways the Hyderabad Regional Ring Road Metro expansion and MultiModal Transport System services all of these were made possible solely through the initiative of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi he addedAlleging that the people of Telangana are fed up with both the Bharat Rashtra Samithi and Congress Ramchander Rao claimed that they are eagerly awaiting with hope to give a chance to the BJP The Congress has turned into a commissions party Only the BJP is a party committed to good governance and development The BJP is a party built upon the ideals of service sacrifice and selfless devotion to the motherland he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/congress-talking-about-ntr-to-lure-andhra-voters-says-telangana-bjp-chief-675589.html Fri, 29 May 2026 17:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-high-court-upholds-trais-12-minute-cap-on-tv-advertisements-675591.html New Delhi May 29 IANS The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the validity of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of Indias TRAI regulations capping television advertisements at 12 minutes per clock hournbspA division bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Amit Mahajan dismissed a batch of petitions filed by general entertainment news and regional broadcasters challenging Rule 711 of the Cable Television Network Rules 1994 and Regulation 3 of the Standards of Quality of Service Duration of Advertisements in Television Channels Regulations 2012nbspThe broadcasters had contended that the cap of 10 minutes for commercial advertisements and two minutes for selfpromotional content per hour violated their rights under Articles 14 and 19 of the ConstitutionnbspIn its order the Delhi High Court held that the TRAI had acted within its statutory powers in prescribing the limit and observed that the regulation was aimed at protecting viewers from excessive commercial interruptions while maintaining the quality of servicenbspTRAIs statutory power to regulate the prescribed time for advertisements can be deduced from Section 111bv of the Act of 1997 the Justice Kshetarpalled Bench said adding that the TRAIs mandate includes enhancing the quality of viewers experience and balancing the interests of broadcasters and consumersnbspObserving that television viewers cannot skip or fastforward advertisements in the same manner as users of digital platforms the Delhi High Court said excessive or uneven advertising directly impairs consumers right to a fair viewing experiencenbspThe measure taken by TRAI to limit the advertisements to 12 minutes per clock hour is in pursuance of the recognised QoS objective of TRAI aimed at reducing excessive commercial breaks and preventing the artificial clustering of advertisements the judgment saidnbspThe bench rejected the argument that the restriction infringed broadcasters freedom of speech and expression holding that the grievance essentially related to loss of advertising revenue and therefore fell within the ambit of the freedom to carry on business under Article 191g which is subject to reasonable restrictions in the public interestnbspArticle 191g of the Constitution does not guarantee profitability and certainly not a right to monetise public property beyond reasonable structural limits imposed in the common good it observednbspThe judgment added that airwaves and spectrum are scarce public resources held by the government in trust for the people and cannot be subjected to unfettered commercial exploitationnbspThe broadcasters cannot claim an unfettered right to exploit spectrum for commercial purposes Their use of such resources is subject to licensing conditions statutory frameworks and regulatory oversight the Delhi High Court saidnbspReferring to Supreme Court precedents treating spectrum as a finite public resource the judgment held that regulation of advertisement time was linked to the constitutional mandate under Articles 39b and 39c to ensure that material resources of the community are utilised for the common goodnbspAccording to the Delhi High Court the framework represents a constitutionally sound exercise of regulatory authority and advances consumer interest while ensuring equitable utilisation of broadcast spectrum Highlighting the consumercentric objective of the regulation it added that the impugned regulations were introduced following widespread complaints about excessive and disruptive advertisements affecting viewing experiencenbspConcluding that the 12minute ceiling is a neutral timebased restriction that regulates the quantity of advertisements rather than their content the bench held that the framework neither violates Articles 14 and 19 nor suffers from arbitrarinessnbspRule 711 of the Rules of 1994 and Regulation 3 of the Regulation of 2012 as amended in 2013 constitute a constitutionally valid exercise of regulatory power striking a proportionate balance between broadcaster rights and the public interest in efficient and fair use of broadcast spectrum the Delhi High Court said while dismissing all 17 petitionsnbspIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/delhi-high-court-upholds-trais-12-minute-cap-on-tv-advertisements-675591.html Fri, 29 May 2026 17:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/noida-homebuyers-fraud-cbi-files-chargesheet-against-shubhkamna-buildtech-directors-675594.html New Delhi May 29 IANS Intensifying its crackdown in the ongoing investigation into the Noida homebuyers cheating fraud investigation the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI on Friday filed its tenth chargesheet against the builders under the scanner for alleged cheating and fraudThe investigation agency filed a chargesheet against Ms Shubhkamna Buildtech Pvt Ltd and its directors on Friday in connection with alleged fraudulent activities relating to a housing project in Greater NoidaThe CBI in its investigation has found serious wrongdoings on the part of the builder According to the agency the accused builder company and its directors induced innocent homebuyersinvestors through false assurances misleading representations and deceptive promises thereby dishonestly obtaining financial gains while causing wrongful loss to the victimsThe investigation unearthed substantial evidence following which the chargesheet was filed before the competent Court under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code IPC on criminal conspiracy cheating and criminal breach of trustNotably the CBI is currently investigating 50 cases against various builder companies and unknown officials of financial institutions across the country in matters concerning alleged cheating and diversion of funds involving homebuyersTill date the CBI has filed 09 charge sheets against various builders and real estate developers namely Ms Rudra Buildwell Constructions Pvt Ltd Ms Dream Procon Pvt Ltd Ms Jaypee Infratech Ltd Ms AVJ Developers India Pvt Ltd Ms CHD Developers Pvt Ltd Ms Shubhkamna Buildtech Pvt Ltd Ms Sequel Buildcon Pvt Ltd Ms Logix City Developers Pvt Ltd and Ms Manju J Homes India Ltd and their Directors and also against the officials of certain banks and financial institutionsCBI reiterates its commitment to ensuring accountability in cases involving economic offences corruption and public fraud particularly matters adversely impacting the interests of common citizens and homebuyers the investigation agency said in a statementIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/noida-homebuyers-fraud-cbi-files-chargesheet-against-shubhkamna-buildtech-directors-675594.html Fri, 29 May 2026 17:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/south-african-deputy-president-paul-mashatile-to-arrive-in-india-today-675595.html JohannesburgNew Delhi May 29 South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile will arrive in New Delhi on Friday for a sixday visit to India He will be accompanied by his wife Humile Mashatile The last official visit by a Head of State from South Africa was in 2019 when President Cyril Ramaphosa was ChiefGuest at Indiaâs Republic Day celebrations Mashatile who will be South Africas second Deputy President to visit India will hold talks with External Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar on June 2 He will also call on President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on the same day the Ministry of External Affairs MEA stated Through this Working Visit Deputy President Mashatile is expected to cement the bilateral relations with the business leaders and investors from India through a Roundtable discussion which aims to attract more investment for both countries the South African Presidency said in a statement Deputy President Mashatile will be accompanied by South Africas Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Thandi Moraka Deputy Minister of Science Technology and Innovation Nomalungelo Gina and Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Mondli GungubeleAfter concluding his engagements in Delhi he will emplane for Hyderabad South Africa and India enjoy a long relationship together which is based on shared history cultural ties and a shared vision of the world through its principled approach on nonalignment and supporting the development of the Global South through its promotion of SouthSouth partnerships read the statement issued by the South African Presidency Both South Africa and India are represented in many multilateral formations that promote this commitment to the development of the Global South and include membership to the NonAligned Movement NAM BRICS IBSA G20 and IORA it addedOn May 13 EAM Jaishankar held a meeting with his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola in New Delhi discussing various aspects of strategic partnership and multilateral issues of mutual interestGlad to meet FM Ronald Lamola of South Africa this evening Reviewed different aspects of our Strategic Partnership Also discussed multilateral issues of mutual interest Agreed on the need to intensify our interactions through institutional mechanisms EAM Jaishankar posted on X after the meetingLamola thanked India for its efforts in promoting international discourse on topical and forwardlooking issues by hosting BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting He expressed South Africas commitment to strengthening ties with India on a bilateral levelThank you Minister S Jaishankar and the Government of India for hosting the South African delegation and for Indiaâs efforts to promote international discourse on topical and forwardlooking issues by hosting the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting Lamola wrote on XSouth Africa and India have enjoyed close and meaningful relations since the establishment of Diplomatic Relations over 30years ago and that the relationship is one of significance to South Africa We are committed to deepening and strengthening ties with India on a bilateral level and to ensure that the relationship with India reaches its full potential for the benefit of both populations he addedLast November Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited South Africa to attend the 20th G20 Leaders Summit On the sidelines of the summit PM Modi also met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and other world leaders IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/south-african-deputy-president-paul-mashatile-to-arrive-in-india-today-675595.html Fri, 29 May 2026 17:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/four-killed-as-lightning-strikes-in-bihar-districts-675597.html Patna May 29 The weather across Bihar witnessed a dramatic change on Friday as several districts experienced heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds and lightning strikes While the sudden showers brought relief from the intense heat and humidity tragic incidents linked to lightning strikes claimed four lives across the stateA tragic incident occurred in Kishun Chak village under the Bhadwar police station area of Dumaria block in Gaya district where a farmer died after being struck by lightningThe deceased has been identified as Dinesh YadavAccording to local residents Dinesh Yadav had gone out on Friday morning to graze his buffaloes as he did regularlyHe had reached the Hariitar area in Bijua Barwadih nearly one km away from the village when the weather suddenly deterioratedAmid thunder and lightning a powerful lightning strike hit him directlyVillagers rushed to the spot after hearing about the incident but he had already succumbed to his injuriesFamily members also arrived at the site shortly afterward The incident left the family devastated and his wife reportedly collapsed upon seeing his bodyHis family includes his wife two sons and two daughters One of his daughters had recently been marriedUpon receiving information about the incident Station House Officer SHO Sachin Kumar reached the site with police personnelThe SHO said The police have taken custody of the body and sent it to Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College Hospital for postmortem examination Government assistance will be provided to the dependent family under the disaster relief schemeAnother tragic lightning incident was reported from Gularved village in the Barachatti block of Gaya districtSeventeenyearold Manisha Kumari lost her life while her mother Gauri Devi sustained severe burn injuriesAccording to an official the mother and daughter had stepped outside their house when sudden rain beganIn an attempt to protect themselves from the downpour they took shelter beneath a Mahua tree near the village Moments later lightning struck the tree directlyManisha Kumari died immediately due to the impact while her mother suffered serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatmentApart from incidents in Gaya one individual was killed due to a lightning strike in Saran district The deceased was identified as Chandrama ChoudharyAnother person was killed during the lightning strike in PatnaMeanwhile the weather in Sitamarhi district changed abruptly on Friday afternoon as dark clouds covered the sky followed by heavy rainfall and strong windsThe sudden change brought muchneeded relief from the scorching summer heat and humidityHowever the storm also caused significant disruptionTrees and electric poles were damaged in several areas small trees and tin sheds reportedly collapsed and the power supply was interrupted in many localitiesAccording to the Meteorological Department strong winds along with light to moderate rainfall are expected to continue in the district over the coming days IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/four-killed-as-lightning-strikes-in-bihar-districts-675597.html Fri, 29 May 2026 17:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/shivakumar-set-to-become-ktaka-cm-after-siddaramaiahs-resignation-hk-patil-675600.html Bengaluru May 29 Following the resignation of Siddaramaiah as Karnataka Chief Minister Karnataka Minister HK Patil on Friday said that DK Shivakumar is set to become the next Chief Minister and will likely take oath within the next two days Speaking to IANS Patil said âShivakumar is already the Chief Ministerdesignate Yesterday when former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his thoughts and spoke about the discussions held in Delhi he clearly stated that he had been advised to resign and that Shivakumar should be made the next Chief Minister From that moment itself it became clear that Shivakumar would be our next Chief MinisterâHe added that the Congress Legislature Party CLP meeting has been convened to formalise the decision âWe have a procedure to follow The CLP meeting will be held tomorrow at 4 PM where the High Commandâs decision will be formally endorsed Shivakumar is expected to be sworn in either the day after tomorrow or a day laterâ Patil saidReacting to questions regarding caste equations and the OBC factor in Karnataka politics Patil said such discussions were unnecessary âThis question is not appropriate because Shivakumar has also fought for OBC causes In a way he is also partly connected to the OBC community Therefore such questions are neither relevant nor necessaryâ he statedCommenting on Siddaramaiahâs resignation Patil praised the senior Congress leaderâs loyalty to the party âThis decision will definitely have an impact Siddaramaiah has grown even taller politically His historic decision and expression of loyalty to the party and leadership have surprised many of our opponents Though we were confident he would take such a stand the manner in which he displayed his commitment is truly notable and reflects his vast political experienceâ he saidOn whether Siddaramaiah would continue in the Cabinet Patil dismissed the possibility âNo how can he After serving as Chief Minister for eight years and being such a tall leader I do not think that question is relevantâ he addedCaretaker Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at Sonia Gandhis 10 Janpath residence in New Delhi following his resignation from the CMs postSiddaramaiah received a warm welcome from Rahul Gandhi during the meeting After greeting Siddaramaiah with a handshake Rahul Gandhi hugged him and posed for photographsThe meeting comes amid major political developments in Karnataka after Siddaramaiah stepped down as Chief Minister on Thursday He has however been asked to continue as caretaker Chief Minister until new arrangements are madeKarnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President and former Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday paid glowing tribute to Siddaramaiah following his resignation from the top post describing his political journey as a symbol of resilience perseverance and commitment to social justice IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/shivakumar-set-to-become-ktaka-cm-after-siddaramaiahs-resignation-hk-patil-675600.html Fri, 29 May 2026 18:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/zubeen-garg-death-case-bail-plea-of-accused-rejected-in-gauhati-hc-675601.html Guwahati May 29 The Gauhati High Court has rejected the bail plea of festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta one of the prime accused in the Zubeen Garg death case officials said on Friday Earlier a fast track court had also dismissed Mahantas bail application in connection with the case that had triggered widespread public reaction across AssamSources said the High Court while hearing the matter took note of the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing investigation before refusing to grant bail to the accusedLegal experts said the courts decision indicates that the investigation is at a crucial stage and releasing the accused at this point could potentially influence the probeMeanwhile the family members and supporters seeking justice in the case welcomed the High Courts order terming it an important step towards ensuring a fair investigation and trialThe case has continued to draw strong reactions on social media with several users demanding strict punishment for those involved under the campaign Justice for Zubeen GargThe case pertains to the death of Zubeen Garg who died on September 19 last year while swimming near Lazarus Island in SingaporeThe incident occurred just a day before the singer was scheduled to perform at an event organised under the NEIF bannerFollowing the incident a Special Investigation Team SIT constituted by the Assam Polices Criminal Investigation Department conducted an extensive probe and filed a charge sheet in December 2025The charge sheet named seven accused individuals including Mahanta Of them four have been booked on charges of murder intensifying the sensitivity of the caseEarlier Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had termed the case a plain and simple murder during a discussion in the state Assembly underlining the governments stance on the matterMeanwhile a parallel investigation carried out by Singapore Police reached a different conclusion saying that there was no evidence of foul play in Gargs deathDespite this authorities in Assam have said that the findings of the foreign probe will not influence the ongoing investigation and trial in the stateThe case continues to draw widespread public and political attention with the upcoming bail hearing expected to be a crucial stage in the legal proceedings IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/zubeen-garg-death-case-bail-plea-of-accused-rejected-in-gauhati-hc-675601.html Fri, 29 May 2026 18:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/vice-president-launches-5-national-initiatives-as-art-of-living-marks-45-years-675602.html Bengaluru May 29 The Art of Living marked 45 years of humanitarian service and global outreach on Friday as Vice President CP Radhakrishnan launched five major national initiatives at the organisationâs International Centre in Bengaluru The Vice President also unveiled a commemorative postal stamp celebrating the organisationâs contribution to individual wellbeing social transformation and global peace over the past fourandahalf decadesThe event coincided with celebrations marking the lifelong contribution of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to peace wellbeing and human values as he turned 70 this monthThe initiatives launched during the event include the Youth Career Excellence Programme Faculty of Eastern Knowledge Systems Art of Living Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incubation Centre of Excellence on Consciousness Studies and Human Potential and Eco ShantiThe programmes focus on youth development entrepreneurship sustainability consciousness studies education and innovationAddressing the gathering Vice President CP Radhakrishnan praised the global reach and humanitarian work of the Art of LivingâToday is a celebration of a great vision that has touched millions of lives across continents I was astonished to learn that the Art of Living is present in 182 countries Almost the entire civilisation of mankind is getting linked through this movementâ he saidReflecting on the organisationâs journey he added âFortyfive years ago a movement began with a simple yet profound idea that inner peace is the foundation of outer harmony In a world marked by conflict and uncertainty Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar continues to inspire humanity with the values of wisdom awareness peace and harmonyâThe Vice President also praised Gurudevâs humility and personal warmthâHis smile his humility and his affection touch everyoneâs heart What makes his contribution extraordinary is the humility and humanity he embodiesâ he remarkedWelcoming the Vice President Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar highlighted the growing global recognition of meditation and inner wellbeingâThe world today has recognised that meditation is no longer a luxury With 192 countries coming together to declare World Meditation Day there is a growing understanding that meditation is a basic necessity for a healthy happy and stressfree lifeâ he saidEmphasising holistic human development Gurudev said âThree things must always accompany us through life knowledge meditation and musicâHe also called for global harmony and unityâLet us dream of a Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam one world family free from fear tension and hatred A peaceful and harmonious world begins with peaceful and harmonious individualsâ he addedKarnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot who also addressed the gathering said Karnataka was proud to be associated with the roots of the global movementâIt is a matter of pride for Karnataka that the roots of this global movement are connected to our sacred land For more than four decades The Art of Living has been promoting peace and wellbeing at the individual community and global levels through a variety of programmesâ he saidHighlighting Gurudevâs role in peacebuilding efforts the Governor said the organisationâs work had received recognition globally for promoting a violencefree and stressfree society through human valuesDuring his visit to the Ashram the Vice President toured several facilities and initiatives of the organisation He visited Sri Sri Gurukulam interacted with students offered prayers at the Prathap Ganpati Temple took darshan of the sacred relics of Shri Somnath Jyotirlingam and visited the Sri Sri Gaushala which houses nearly 1600 indigenous cowsA special highlight of the event was a demonstration by children participating in the Art of Livingâs Intuition Programme where they showcased intuitive abilities developed through systematic training and practiceThe launch ceremony marked the culmination of a monthlong celebration at the Art of Living International Centre attended by 678 distinguished guests including political leaders business icons sportspersons entrepreneurs academicians faith leaders diplomats artists and social changemakers from India and abroadAmong the prominent personalities who participated in the celebrations over the month were Prime Minister Narendra Modi Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Sarbananda Sonowal Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis N Chandrababu Naidu and Pramod Sawant Governors Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Lt Gen Gurmit Singh actor Rajinikanth actor Vikrant Massey industrialists Mukesh Ambani Anant Ambani and Niranjan Hiranandani along with leading faith leaders diplomats artists and scholarsThe monthlong celebrations featured global meditations at the newly inaugurated Dhyan Mandir cultural performances discussions on mental wellbeing and consciousness and stories of transformation from individuals influenced by Gurudevâs work over the past 45 yearsThe event concluded with a renewed emphasis on Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankarâs vision of a stressfree and violencefree society rooted in inner peace service and human values IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/vice-president-launches-5-national-initiatives-as-art-of-living-marks-45-years-675602.html Fri, 29 May 2026 18:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/maha-council-polls-mva-finalises-sharing-formula-for-15-seats-suspense-continues-over-2-675603.html Mumbai May 29 The Maha Vikas Aghadi MVA on Friday announced its seat sharing arrangement for the elections to the Maharashtra Legislative Council slated for June 18 The last date for filing nominations is June 1 Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal said that of the total 17 seats consensus has been reached on 15 adding that a decision regarding the remaining two seats will be taken within the next two daysA crucial meeting of the Maha Vikas Aghadi was held today regarding the seatsharing for the Legislative Council elections We have reached an agreement on 15 out of the 17 seats Consensus has been built on which party will contest which seatHowever discussions are still ongoing for two specific seats A final decision on these remaining two seats will be made in the next two days Since all three parties have staked a claim on the Nanded and Nashik seats we have announced the decision for the other 15 seats today excluding these two Sapkal statedThe Congress party will contest the seats in Chandrapur Yavatmal BhandaraGondia Amravati Ahilyanagar Solapur DharashivBeedLatur and the Nagpur byeelection announced SapkalHe further stated that Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray will field its candidates in Ratnagiri Jalgaon Parbhani Hingoli and Chhatrapati SambhajinagarFurther NCP Sharadchandra Pawar will contest three seats Pune Thane and SataraSangliLaunching a scathing attack on the ruling Mahayuti alliance Sapkal said We are contesting the Legislative Council election unitedly as the Maha Vikas Aghadi The core issue of this election is that we are moving forward to save democracy defying the Bharatiya Janata Partys BJP horsetradingIt is evident that massive amounts of money is being spent in this election The situation has become a display of sheer money power In many places corporators are being lured and picked up by offering Rs 5 lakh In this election its not just the Opposition voters but even the ruling parties are poaching voters from their own allies This is the extent of the horsetrading underwayAlthough the MVA leaders announced their seatsharing formula today unanimity eluded them on two out of the 17 seats A deadlock has emerged over the Nanded and Nashik seats as all three constituent parties of the MVA have staked their claim on themHowever Sapkal assured that a final decision on these two seats would be made in the next two days While meetings are simultaneously underway within the Mahayuti alliance they are yet to officially declare their seatsharing formula for the Legislative Council electionsAccording to the Mahayuti alliance insiders of the 17 seats BJP likely to field candidates on 11 seats Shiv Sena four seats and NCP two seats IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/maha-council-polls-mva-finalises-sharing-formula-for-15-seats-suspense-continues-over-2-675603.html Fri, 29 May 2026 18:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/piyush-goyal-engages-with-over-50-global-business-leaders-at-new-york-roundtable-675480.html New Delhi May 29 IANS Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday said he engaged with over 50 global business and industry leaders at a roundtable held in New YorknbspTaking to the microblogging platform X he stated that the meeting was hosted by the Consulate General of India in New York in collaboration with the USIndia Strategic Partnership Forum USISPFIn a post the minister highlighted Indias strong growth story reformdriven business environment and expanding opportunities for global investors under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra ModiHe said discussions focused on further deepening IndiaUS trade investment innovation and supply chain partnerships for shared prosperityThe engagement comes amid Indias broader efforts to intensify economic diplomacy with major partner countries following a series of recent highlevel international interactions aimed at boosting trade and investment tiesEarlier in the week the minister said that with IndiaCanada bilateral trade currently at approximately 85 billion both governments remain committed to their shared ambitious target of expanding it to 50 billion by 2030He added that he had a packed schedule of highimpact engagements in Toronto spanning academia innovation government business councils institutional investors and the diaspora communityThe threeday visit covering Ottawa on May 25 and Toronto from May 26 to 28 was aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and economic ties between India and Canada with a special focus on accelerating ongoing negotiations for the IndiaCanada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement CEPAEarlier in May the minister said that the deliberations took place between him and a delegation led by Jeff Shockey Executive Vice President Government Operations Global Public Policy ampamp Corporate Strategy at BoeingIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/piyush-goyal-engages-with-over-50-global-business-leaders-at-new-york-roundtable-675480.html Fri, 29 May 2026 12:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/odisha-govt-signs-semiconductor-substrate-manufacturing-pact-with-intel-3dgs-ashwini-vaishnaw-675481.html New Delhi May 29 IANS The Odisha government has signed a memorandum of understanding MoU with Intel and 3D Glass Solutions 3DGS to bring substrate manufacturing technology to India according to Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on FridaynbspVaishnaw congratulated the state government Intel and 3DGS on signing the pact aimed at introducing substrate manufacturing capabilities in India through a post on social media platform XCongratulations to the Govt of Odisha Intel and 3DGS on signing an MoU to bring substrate manufacturing technology to India This will further advance semiconductor ecosystem in India the minister said in a postThe latest development builds on Odishas broader semiconductor push announced earlier this yearIn April the foundation stone was laid for the countrys first advanced 3D chip packaging unit at Info Valley in Bhubaneswar under the Heterogeneous Integration Packaging Solutions project promoted by 3D Glass Solutions 3DGSThe project involving an investment of nearly Rs 2000 crore is expected to manufacture around 70000 glass panels annually along with 50 million assembled units and nearly 13000 advanced 3D heterogeneous integration 3DHI modules according to the governmentAt the time Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership Indias semiconductor sector is witnessing rapid growth with Odisha emerging as an important contributor to the countrys semiconductor ambitionsIn addition Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had said the state emerged as the only state in the country where both Indias first compound semiconductor fabrication unit and first 3D glass substrate packaging facility were being establishedThe development comes as the Centre continues to strengthen the domestic semiconductor ecosystem through policy support and incentives under the Semicon India ProgrammenbspEarlier this week the government said that 12 fab or packaging projects and 24 semiconductor design projects have already been approved under the programmeMoreover the government has launched an online Investor Support portal aimed at boosting investor confidence and addressing industry concernsIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/odisha-govt-signs-semiconductor-substrate-manufacturing-pact-with-intel-3dgs-ashwini-vaishnaw-675481.html Fri, 29 May 2026 13:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rbi-records-206-pc-growth-in-assets-to-rs-9197-lakh-crore-in-fy26-675482.html Mumbai May 29 IANS The Reserve Bank of Indias RBI balance sheet expanded by a robust 206 per cent to Rs 9197 lakh crore as of March 31 2026 compared to the corresponding figure of the previous year on the back of a high growth in domestic investments gold holdings and foreign investments according to the RBIs annual report released on FridaynbspIn absolute terms the balance sheet expanded by Rs 1572 lakh crore during the year taking the total assets to Rs 9197 lakh crore from Rs 7625 lakh crore a year earlierThe increase marked an acceleration from the 82 per cent growth recorded in FY25 taking the size of the RBIs balance sheet to 264 per cent of gross domestic product The expansion reflected the impact of liquidity operations reserve management and changes in the composition of the RBIs assetsDomestic investments rose 449 per cent during FY26 while gold holdings increased 638 and foreign investments grew 79 per cent the report stated Domestic assets accounted for 291 per cent of total assets as of March 31 2026 compared with 257 per cent a year earlierForeign currency assets gold holdings loans and advances to financial institutions outside India accounted for the remaining 709 per cent of total assets down from 743 per cent a year earlier The shift indicates that domestic assets increased at a faster pace than foreign assets during the yearOn the liabilities side revaluation accounts notes issued deposits and other liabilities all increased during FY26The RBI said revaluation accounts rose 634 per cent while notes issued increased 118 per cent Deposits grew 116 per cent and other liabilities increased 211 per centThe report also showed that the central banks balance sheet has expanded steadily in recent years It stood at Rs 6345 lakh crore at the end of FY23 increased to Rs 7047 lakh crore in FY24 and rose further to Rs 7625 lakh crore in FY25 before reaching Rs 9197 lakh crore in FY26The RBI transferred Rs 109 lakh crore to the Contingency Fund during FY26 The central bank said the provision was made under its Economic Capital Framework No transfer was made to the Asset Development Fund during the yearA provision of Rs 10937964 crore was made and transferred to the Contingency Fund the RBI said The RBIs Economic Capital Framework allows the contingent risk buffer to remain within a range of 45 per cent to 75 per cent of the balance sheet the report addedThe RBI declared a record dividend of around Rs 287 lakh crore to Centre for FY26 that would help the government address challenges arising from the ongoing West Asia crisisnbspIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rbi-records-206-pc-growth-in-assets-to-rs-9197-lakh-crore-in-fy26-675482.html Fri, 29 May 2026 13:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/neet-ug-2026-cancelled-to-protect-students-interests-nta-in-sc-675483.html New Delhi May 29 IANS The National Testing Agency NTA on Friday told the Supreme Court that its decision to cancel the NEETUG 2026 examination and order a retest was taken in the interest of students and to preserve public confidence in the national examination systemnbspnbspIn an affidavit filed before the apex court in the batch of petitions seeking reforms in the conduct of NEETUG the NTA said the cancellation of the May 3 examination and referral of the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI demonstrated the seriousness with which it viewed examination integrityIt is respectfully submitted that the cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on 03052026 and the reference of the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI on 12052026 for investigation are themselves illustrative of the seriousness with which the Answering Respondent NTA and the Government of India view examination integrity the affidavit statedThe decision was taken in the interest of students and in recognition of the trust on which the national examination system rests it addedThe affidavit was filed in compliance with the Supreme Courts May 25 order directing the NTA to place on record the status of implementation of recommendations made by the highpowered committee headed by former ISRO Chairman K Radhakrishnan following the NEETUG 2024 controversyAccording to the NTA the examination held on May 3 was conducted at 5432 centres across 552 cities in India and 14 overseas cities with more than 22 lakh candidates appearing for the test under a strengthened security framework involving biometric verification AIassisted CCTV surveillance and mobile jammersThe affidavit said the NTA received inputs regarding alleged malpractice on the evening of May 7 and escalated the matter to central agencies the following morning for verification Based on the findings shared by investigative agencies the examination was cancelled and the matter referred to the CBI for a comprehensive probeDefending its handling of the situation the NTA told the apex court that it has acted in good faith with due diligence and in accordance with law to protect both the integrity of the examination process and the interests of genuine aspirantsThe affidavit said all necessary cooperation is being extended to the CBI in its ongoing investigationThe NTA further informed the Supreme Court that the reexamination scheduled for June 21 would be conducted under an even more robust security architecture with enhanced coordination involving Chief Secretaries Directors General of Police District Magistrates the Department of Posts and other authoritiesIt added that extensive reforms recommended by the Radhakrishnan committee have either been implemented or are at advanced stages of implementation including Aadhaarbased biometric authentication AIpowered CCTV monitoring installation of mobile jammers at all examination centres multitier oversight mechanisms and institutional coordination with state and district authoritiesThe NTA also reiterated that the highlevel expert committee had recommended a transition of NEETUG from penandpaper mode to a computerbased test CBT format and said the shift would be implemented from the next examination cycle in consultation with the Union Ministry of Health and Family WelfareEarlier this week the Supreme Court had issued notices to the Centre the NTA and other authorities on pleas seeking structural reforms in the conduct of NEETUG and an immediate transition to CBT mode observing that despite lessons from the 2024 controversy concerns regarding examination integrity had resurfacedWhen the matter was taken up for hearing on Friday it was passed over as Solicitor General Tushar Mehta was appearing before another BenchIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/neet-ug-2026-cancelled-to-protect-students-interests-nta-in-sc-675483.html Fri, 29 May 2026 13:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/v-p-radhakrishnan-to-begin-3-day-visit-to-ktaka-goa-and-kerala-today-675507.html New Delhi May 29 Vice President CP Radhakrishnan will undertake a threeday visit to Karnataka Goa and Kerala starting Friday to attend official events along with religious and cultural celebrations On Friday the Vice President will attend the global celebration marking 45 years of the Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru KarnatakaLater in the day he will attend the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of University BDT College of Engineering at Davangere Karnataka said an official statementOn May 30 the Vice President will participate in the Statehood Day celebrations of Goa at Panaji Later in the day he will visit CSIRâNational Institute of Oceanography GoaOn May 31 the Vice President will visit the Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Manjunatha Swamy Temple He will also inaugurate the SIRI Industrial Park at Belthangady KarnatakaLater in the day the Vice President will visit Kerala to inaugurate the 140th Foundation Anniversary celebrations of Deepika Malayalam Daily at KottayamHe will also visit Kannur to participate in a private function organised by C Sadanandan Master Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha said the statementLast week Vice President Radhakrishnan in his capacity of Rajya Sabha Chairman appointed BJP Member Raghav Chadha as the new Chairman of the Committee on Petitions of the Upper HouseThe Committee was reconstituted on May 20 with its other members being Jebi Mather Hisham Harsh Mahajan Gulam Ali Mayank Kumar Nayak Masthan Rao Yadav Beedha Subhasish Khuntia Rwngwra Narzary Sandosh Kumar P and Shambhu Sharan PatelThe key responsibility for Chadha came close to his recent switch to the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP from the Aam Aadmi Party AAP along with six other MPs in the Upper HouseIn April seven Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha Ashok Mittal Sandeep Pathak Harbhajan Singh Vikram Sahney Swati Maliwal and Rajinder Gupta defected from the AAP to the BJP dealing a major blow to the AAP as its strength in the Upper House plunged from 10 to just threeSoon after Chadha met President Droupadi Murmu regarding the alleged misuse of state resources by the AAPled government in Punjab IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/v-p-radhakrishnan-to-begin-3-day-visit-to-ktaka-goa-and-kerala-today-675507.html Fri, 29 May 2026 14:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/india-bound-oil-tanker-crosses-strait-of-hormuz-675520.html New York May 29 An oil tanker carrying sorely needed petroleum for India has cleared the Strait of Hormuz according to several sites that track maritime traffic The Nissos Keros is on its way to Vishakapatnam and is expected to reach its destination on June 3 according to multiple sitesThe ship flying under the Marshall Islands flag left Shajrah on May 21 and was reported at 6 am Indian Standard Time on Friday in the Northern Arabian Sea off the west coast of IndiaIranâs news agency IRNA reported on Thursday that the Islamic Revolutionary Guards IRGC Navy allowed 23 commercial vessels including oil tankers and container ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in the previous 24hour periodIt said that according to the Iranian military âall transits were conducted following formal coordination with IRGC naval authoritiesâIt was unclear whether the ships had to pay a fee to pass through the StraitIran which has said it would require payments to cross the Strait announced earlier this month that it was setting up an agency the Persian Gulf Strait Authority PGSA to regulate maritime traffic in the areaThe United Nations has declared it illegal to levy fees for sailing through international watersThe US has demanded that Iran restore free navigation through the Strait which Tehran has mined and attacked ships on it after the US joined Israel in bombing Iran in FebruaryFree navigation through the Strait is a major issue holding up a deal to end the Iran warâThe Strait is going to be open to everybodyâ US President Donald Trump said on WednesdayIrans action has put a chokehold on 20 per cent of the worldâs gas and oil that go through it creating a global energy and economic crisisOut of the blue Trump threatened on Wednesday to blow up Oman which is across the Strait from Iran if it made an arrangement with Tehran to collect fees to transit itAukevisser which keeps a roster of ship information lists Nissos Kerosâs owner as Arethusa Shipping Corporation and the operator as Kyklades Maritime CorporationThe Hyundaibuilt ship is 333 meters long and has a capacity of 318744 tonnes or 338648 cubic metres according to itAccording to the International Maritime Organisations SecretaryGeneral Arsenio Dominguez about 1500 ships are trapped in the Persian Gulf IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/india-bound-oil-tanker-crosses-strait-of-hormuz-675520.html Fri, 29 May 2026 14:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-governor-accepts-cm-siddaramaiahs-resignation-dissolves-council-of-ministers-675523.html Bengaluru May 29 The Governor of Karnataka Thaawarchand Gehlot on Friday accepted the resignation tendered by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and dissolved the Council of Ministers headed by him In the proceedings issued by the Governor on May 29 it was stated that Siddaramaiah in a letter dated May 28 had submitted his resignation from the office of the Chief Minister of KarnatakaThe order stated âIn exercise of the powers vested in me under Article 1641 of the Constitution of India I Thaawarchand Gehlot Governor of Karnataka hereby accept the resignation of Shri Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister of Karnataka Consequently the Council of Ministers headed by him stands dissolvedâIn a separate communication addressed to Siddaramaiah the Governor said âDear Siddaramaiah I have accepted the resignation tendered by you with immediate effect Until alternative arrangements are made kindly continue as caretaker Chief Minister It is needless to state that no executive decisions shall be taken during this periodâThe Governor also issued a notification reiterating that he had accepted Siddaramaiahâs resignation under Article 1641 of the Constitution and dissolved the Council of Ministers with immediate effectThe notification further stated that Siddaramaiah would continue to function as Chief Minister until alternative arrangements are madeMeanwhile R Prabhu Shankar Special Secretary to the Governor in a letter addressed to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh said that a copy of the Governorâs notification dated May 29 had been enclosed The notification confirmed the acceptance of Siddaramaiahâs resignation and the dissolution of the Council of Ministers headed by himIn his brief resignation letter Siddaramaiah wrote âI hereby tender my resignation as the Chief Minister of Karnataka Kindly accept itâIt can be recalled that Siddaramaiah regarded as the Congressâ tallest mass leader in recent times submitted his resignation to the Governor at Lok Bhavan here on Thursday bringing an end to his tenure as the stateâs longestserving Chief MinisterSpeaking about the resignation process Siddaramaiah said âI have submitted my resignation from the Chief Ministerâs post to the Governorâs SecretaryâAfter a brief pause he continued âThe Governor was not in Bengaluru and officials informed me that he would return tonight In this background I submitted my resignation letter to the Governorâs Secretary I have always maintained both inside and outside the Assembly that whenever the high command directs me I will tender my resignation Two days ago the high command asked me to step down and keeping my word I have submitted my resignationâVisibly emotional during the press conference Siddaramaiah expressed confidence that Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot would formally accept his resignation upon returning to BengaluruâOur party enjoys the support of 138 MLAs and others have also extended support to the government We continue to have a full majority The Governor must now provide an opportunity to the next Chief Minister to form the governmentâ Siddaramaiah addedAmid the escalating political drama over the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot had left Bengaluru late Wednesday night triggering intense political speculation across the state The Governor had travelled to Mumbai and then proceeded to Indore in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday The Governorâs office had cited a family medical emergency as the reason for his sudden travel IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/ktaka-governor-accepts-cm-siddaramaiahs-resignation-dissolves-council-of-ministers-675523.html Fri, 29 May 2026 14:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/after-ed-action-pinarayi-vijayan-facilitates-return-of-bineesh-kodiyeri-to-kerala-cpi-675525.html Thiruvananthapuram May 29 Kerala politics is witnessing a dramatic political turnaround that many within the CPIM are already describing as a rare moment of political poetic justice The decision to restore the party membership of Bineesh Kodiyeri son of former CPIM state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan after three years of political exile has exposed the rapidly changing power equations inside the party especially in the backdrop of the Enforcement Directorate ED tightening its scrutiny around former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter Veena VijayanWhat makes the development politically explosive is the widely discussed claim that Pinarayi Vijayan himself directly intervened to ensure Bineeshâs return overriding resistance within the state leadershipParty secretary MV Govindan had reportedly rejected repeated attempts to restore Bineeshâs membership despite his acquittal in the Bengaluru drugrelated case in 2023The turning point political observers say came after the dramatic ED raids in Thiruvananthapuram and the violent protests that followedWhen central agencies moved against Pinarayi Vijayanâs residence and intensified scrutiny around the monthly payment controversy involving Veena Vijayan the streets of the capital suddenly witnessed an aggressive mobilisation by CPIMDYFI workersMany of those later accused in the attacks on ED vehicles were known to be close associates and loyalists of Bineesh Kodiyeri Inside the party the message was impossible to missWhile several senior leaders reportedly kept a cautious distance Bineeshâs network emerged as one of the strongest forces willing to physically defend the former Chief Minister and build a resistance wall against the EDBineesh himself was also seen during the protestsThat spectacle appears to have emotionally and politically altered Pinarayi Vijayanâs approachYears ago when Bineesh was arrested by the ED Kodiyeri Balakrishnan had been forced to publicly distance himself from his son and even temporarily step aside as party secretary to protect the government and the partyToday with central agencies casting a shadow over his own family many in Kerala politics believe Pinarayi has finally understood the pain Kodiyeri went throughThe move is also being seen as a correction of past grievancesA section within the CPIM had long felt that Kodiyeriâs family was unfairly sidelined after his deathBineeshâs return now helps consolidate powerful Kodiyeri loyalists in Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram firmly behind Pinarayi at a politically sensitive momentMore importantly the reentry signals that the CPIM is preparing for a prolonged political confrontation with central agenciesThe leadership appears to have concluded that organisers like Bineesh capable of mobilising cadres and street resistance are too valuable to keep outside the party foldIn effect the ED raids meant to corner the former Chief Minister may have instead triggered the rise of Pinarayi Vijayanâs newest political defence fortress built around the son of the man who once suffered the same fate IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/after-ed-action-pinarayi-vijayan-facilitates-return-of-bineesh-kodiyeri-to-kerala-cpi-675525.html Fri, 29 May 2026 14:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/two-arrested-outside-mumbai-airport-with-fake-stamp-papers-worth-rs-625-lakh-675528.html Mumbai May 29 The Mumbai Crime Branch Unit has arrested two persons from outside the Mumbai airport for allegedly possessing counterfeit stamp papers worth more than Rs 625 lakh According to the Mumbai Crime Branch the accused have been identified as Rohit Jadhav 37 a resident of Badlapur and Narendra Ahire 46 a resident of Kopar Khairane in Navi MumbaiPolice said the duo was allegedly carrying fake stamp papers for delivery to another person when they were intercepted by the Crime Branch teamThe Crime Branch Unit 8 team seized 251 counterfeit nonjudicial stamp papers each purportedly valued at Rs 25000 taking the total face value of the seized papers to approximately Rs 6250500 Police said the forged stamp papers were intended for use in various nonjudicial works and transactionsAccording to investigators the accused allegedly prepared affidavits for loan applicants using these fake stamp papers and then asked them to travel to Delhi for loan processing During the journey the accused would allegedly make the bag containing the documents disappear and later inform the victims that the bag had been stolen due to which the loan process could not proceedPolice said Rohit Jadhav is originally from Ambernath while Narendra Ahire hails from Kopar Khairane in Navi Mumbai Investigators suspect Ahire to be the mastermind behind the fake stamp paper racketAccording to police Ahire allegedly handed over the fake stamp papers to Rohit Jadhav for further deliveryThe accused were produced before the Esplanade Court which remanded them to seven days of police custodyThe Mumbai Crime Branch is conducting further investigations to trace the source of the counterfeit stamp papers identify the intended recipients and uncover any larger network involved in the operationEarlier in February a Mumbai Police team arrested two more persons from Uttar Pradesh and Delhi in connection with a postal stamp forgery racket and recovered fake stamps with a face value of nearly Rs 28 lakh from them IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/two-arrested-outside-mumbai-airport-with-fake-stamp-papers-worth-rs-625-lakh-675528.html Fri, 29 May 2026 14:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-minister-booked-for-abusing-cops-viral-audio-sparks-row-675531.html Jaipur May 29 Rajasthan Cooperative Minister Gautam Dak has been booked following an alleged confrontation with police personnel at Dungla police station in Chittorgarh district The case filed on the complaint of the station officer includes charges related to obstructing government work and allegedly using abusive and indecent language against police officials The incident gained wider attention after an audio clip purportedly featuring the minister using abusive language towards police personnel went viral on social media triggering debate within political and police circlesHowever Minister Gautam Dak has denied any connection with the viral recordingIn a statement posted on social media Dak claimed that the audio had been manipulated using technology My voice has been altered through misuse of technology in an audio circulating on social media I have no connection with this edited audio the minister statedAccording to the complaint lodged by Dungla police station officer Shaitan Singh the incident dates back to May 25 Police had summoned Dhanraj Kharol a resident of Idra Mangalwad for questioning in connection with an ongoing investigation During interrogation officers allegedly asked Kharol to produce other family members relevant to the caseThe complaint states that Kharol contacted former Idra Sarpanch Chandrashekhar Sharma from the police station premises Sharma allegedly called Constable Laxminarayan and threatened him while invoking the ministerâs name Soon afterwards the station officer reportedly received a call from Minister Gautam Dak and was asked to come to the main gate of the police stationAccording to the police complaint upon arrival the minister allegedly demanded that constables Vishnu and Laxminarayan be called outsideThe station officer reportedly requested that the discussion take place inside the office but the minister insisted on meeting the constables publicly The complaint alleges that once the two policemen arrived Dak used abusive and indecent language against them in front of others presentThe complaint further alleges that the minister became aggressive attempted to use criminal force and raised his hand towards police personnel allegedly intending to intimidate and humiliate themPolice also alleged that the minister threatened Constable Laxminarayan referring to his earlier transfer from Badi Sadri police stationThe station officer stated in the report that he had never faced such treatment during his service and claimed the incident caused him mental distressSenior police officials were informed about the matter on May 27The case has intensified political discussion while the minister continues to deny the allegations and maintains that the viral audio is fabricated IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/rajasthan-minister-booked-for-abusing-cops-viral-audio-sparks-row-675531.html Fri, 29 May 2026 14:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/satheesan-led-udf-unveils-ambitious-agenda-in-assembly-to-release-financial-white-paper-675534.html Thiruvananthapuram May 29 The Congressled UDF government headed by Chief Minister VD Satheesan formally opened a new political chapter in Kerala on Friday with a highvoltage maiden policy address that combined sweeping welfare promises a sharp fiscal reality check and the first visible signs of confrontation with Lok Bhavan Presented by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in 73 minutes at the opening session of the 16th Kerala Assembly the policy declaration laid out the new governmentâs political priorities amid massive public expectations following the UDFâs electoral victoryThe session itself began dramatically with a controversy over Vande MataramThough the Kerala Police band played the national song as part of the Governorâs ceremonial reception only the opening portion was rendered despite Lok Bhavan reportedly insisting during rehearsals that the full version be played The state government is understood to have refused to alter the longstanding convention triggering the first signs of friction between the new administration and the Governorâs office on the very first working day of the AssemblyInside the House however the Satheesan government attempted to project a confident and reformoriented imageThe centrepiece of the address was the announcement that the government would soon release a financial white paper detailing Keralaâs actual economic condition and treasury liabilities inherited from the previous administrationThe move is widely being viewed as an attempt to prepare the public for difficult economic decisions while simultaneously justifying the governmentâs aggressive welfare and development agendaThe policy address repeatedly invoked the UDFâs election plank of âIndira Guaranteesâ promising that all key commitments would be implementedAmong the biggest announcements were an increase in welfare pensions formation of a dedicated department for senior citizens and scholarship support for economically weaker students pursuing higher educationThe government also officially reaffirmed one of its most popular promises free travel for women in KSRTC buses from June 15 across the stateIn a major infrastructure push the government announced plans for an integrated transport system connecting road water and air transport networks under a large mobility projectThe address also promised reforms in excise policy expansion of Plus One seats stronger intervention in mananimal conflict zones and comprehensive agricultural reforms including scientific soiltesting systems and a women farmersâ consortiumThe speech strongly underlined the governmentâs commitment to corruptionfree and secular governance declaring that communal politics and divisive forces would not be allowed space in KeralaWith the UDF commanding 102 seats in the 140member Assembly the Left reduced to 35 and the BJP entering the House for the first time with three legislators Fridayâs session signalled not just the arrival of a new government but the beginning of a potentially combative new political era in KeralaThe Assembly will resume its session on Tuesday to pass the Governorâs address IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/satheesan-led-udf-unveils-ambitious-agenda-in-assembly-to-release-financial-white-paper-675534.html Fri, 29 May 2026 15:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/muraleedharan-leads-bjp-attack-over-truncated-vande-mataram-in-kerala-assembly-675537.html Thiruvananthapuram May 29 Senior BJP leader and firsttime legislator V Muraleedharan on Friday led a sharp attack against the Kerala government after a row erupted in the Assembly over the rendition of Vande Mataram during Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekarâs ceremonial reception Muraleedharan a former Union Minister is one of the BJPâs three legislators in the newlyconstituted 140member AssemblyHe accused the government of insulting both Raj Bhavan and the national song by refusing to play the complete version of Vande Mataram despite reported directions from the Governorâs office and the CentreThe controversy broke out on the first major working day of the 16th Kerala Assembly when the Kerala Police band rendered only the opening portion of Vande Mataram before the Governorâs maiden policy addressRaj Bhavan had reportedly instructed during rehearsals that the full rendition of the national song be played at official events attended by the GovernorHowever the government headed by Chief Minister VD Satheesan is understood to have retained the existing convention of playing only the first portion triggering the first major faceoff between the new UDF administration and Lok BhavanLaunching a political offensive Muraleedharan took to his social media and alleged that the government had bowed before the ideological positions of the CPIM and JamaateIslamiHe claimed the move reflected acceptance of arguments that Vande Mataram was inconsistent with secular valuesThe BJP leader also sought to put the Congress on the defensive historically asking when the party had begun distancing itself from a song first sung during the 1896 Congress session and closely associated with Indiaâs freedom struggleDespite the escalating political row Governor Arlekar avoided any direct confrontation inside the House and began his address in Malayalam with a âNamaskaramâ making no mention of the controversyThe dispute however overshadowed the UDF governmentâs maiden policy address which contained several major announcements including a financial White Paper on Keralaâs economy welfare expansion and infrastructure reformsWith the BJP making its debut in the Kerala Assembly with three MLAs and Muraleedharan emerging as one of its most aggressive voices inside the House Fridayâs Vande Mataram controversy has quickly turned into the first major ideological battle confronting the Satheesan government IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/muraleedharan-leads-bjp-attack-over-truncated-vande-mataram-in-kerala-assembly-675537.html Fri, 29 May 2026 15:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/newborn-found-abandoned-in-mumbai-hospital-bathroom-police-launch-search-for-mother-675538.html Mumbai May 29 In a heartwrenching incident reported from Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar Mumbai a newborn baby was found abandoned on the floor of a bathroom located outside Ward No 40 of the hospital The infantâs life was saved after his cries alerted people nearby The incident created panic within the hospital administration and the police department The Tilak Nagar Police have registered a case and launched a search for the unidentified woman who allegedly abandoned the child after giving birthAccording to the police Police Constable Jitendra Vishnu Patil who is posted at Tilak Nagar Police Station was on duty in the casualty department of Rajawadi Hospital on the night of May 25 At around 9 PM a young man identified as Vishnu Shriram Patel approached him in a distressed condition and informed him that a newborn baby was lying inside the bathroom outside Ward No 40 and was crying continuouslyUpon receiving the information Constable Patil rushed to the spot immediately The scene inside the bathroom shocked everyone present A newborn male infant was found lying helplessly on the cold bathroom floor crying continuouslyHospital nurses were immediately called to the spot With the assistance of the nursing staff and the young man who first alerted the police the infant was rescued cleaned and shifted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU without delay Doctors later confirmed that the childâs life was saved because of the timely medical intervention and his condition is currently stablePreliminary investigations by the police have revealed that there is no official record in the hospital registers indicating that any woman underwent delivery procedures at the hospital during that period Based on this investigators suspect that an unidentified woman gave birth to the child inside the hospital bathroom abandoned him there and quietly fled the premisesThe Tilak Nagar Police have registered a case against an unidentified woman and started an investigation into the matter CCTV footage from various parts of the hospital premises is being examined in an effort to identify and trace the woman who allegedly abandoned the newbornAt present the infant remains under medical supervision and is said to be safe Police teams are continuing their search for the absconding woman IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/newborn-found-abandoned-in-mumbai-hospital-bathroom-police-launch-search-for-mother-675538.html Fri, 29 May 2026 15:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/siddaramaiah-resignation-triggers-political-row-bjp-targets-congress-leadership-675539.html New Delhi May 29 The resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday triggered fresh political controversy with the BJP questioning the Congress leadership Speaking to IANS BJP Rajya Sabha MP Lahar Singh Siroya said âSiddaramaiah was doing bad politics He wants to finish the Congress in KarnatakaââHe thinks that if he is not there what will Congress do in Karnataka It depends on Congress what decision will be taken it is certain BJP will come to power there soonâThe resignation has sparked a strong political exchange between the BJP and Congress with leaders trading sharp remarks over the leadership change and its timingResponding to the development Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel said âNo member of Congress will question the decision of the High Command The BJPâs only job is to spread hatred and lies Whatever responsibility is given we are supposed to keep working BJP is deliberately spreading rumoursâWest Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh also reacted stating âIt has been a tradition in the Congress that no Chief Minister is able to complete their tenure The same applies to the ministers It is their internal matter who resigns but people deserve development and justiceâThe resignation of Siddaramaiah marks a significant political development in Karnataka coming after weeks of speculation over a possible leadership change within the state Congress unitSiddaramaiah regarded as the Congressâ tallest mass leader in recent times submitted his resignation to the Governors secretary at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru on Thursday in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar Cabinet ministers and senior party leaders formally ending his tenure as Chief MinisterThe development also concluded weeks of political uncertainty and internal discussions within the ruling partyLater addressing a press conference in Bengaluru alongside Shivakumar and Home Minister G Parameshwara Siddaramaiah said he had resigned in line with instructions from the Congress High CommandHe said he would always abide by the High Commandâs decision adding that he had followed its direction in stepping downSiddaramaiah 78 now joins an elite group of Karnataka leaders who have served as Chief Minister more than once including S Nijalingappa Veerendra Patil D Devaraj Urs Ramakrishna Hegde HD Kumaraswamy and BS Yediyurappa IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/siddaramaiah-resignation-triggers-political-row-bjp-targets-congress-leadership-675539.html Fri, 29 May 2026 15:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/four-killed-as-rain-strong-winds-wreak-havoc-in-andhra-675540.html Amaravati May 29 Four persons were killed in separate incidents as rains with strong winds caused havoc in parts of Andhra Pradesh late on Thursday night Two youths were killed when a tree fell on the motorbike they were riding in Krishna districts Kummarapalem The deceased were identified as Manohar and Shivarama KrishnaA Home Guard and a student died of electrocution in two separate incidentsA student died of electrocution in Krishna district The deceased was identified as Anitha a student of IntermediateThe incident occurred in Lankapalli village in Pamidimukkala mandal when Anitha had gone to the tap to fetch drinking water She came in contact with an electric wire which had snapped due to gusty winds last nightA Home Guard died when an electricity wire fell on him in Vijayawada in NTR districtTrees and electricity poles were uprooted and hoardings collapsed due to strong winds at some places in the affected districtsVehicular traffic was disrupted at some places as the uprooted trees fell on the roadsHeavy rains lashed Machilipatnam of Karishna district inundating roads and disrupting vehicular trafficLightning struck Rythu Seva Kendr in East Godavari district Empty bags stored at the centre for farmers caught fire Fire department personnel reached the scene and brought the flames under controlThe electricity supply was affected in some areas in the districts of Krishna Guntur Prakasam Bapatla Planadu East Godavari West Godavari Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema and KadapaMinister for Energy Gottipati Ravi Kumar stated that there was disruption in electricity supply in some areas due to rains and strong winds last nightHe directed officials to restore the supply by Friday afternoon He said the restoration work was affected due to rains and strong windsOfficials informed the minister that electricity supply has been restored in most of the affected areas in the two Godavari districts He appealed to people to take all precautions to avoid incidents of electrocutionThe minister expressed grief over the incident in which a Home Guard died of electrocution after an electric wire snapped and fell on him He assured all support to the family of the deceasedMeanwhile State Disaster Management Authority said that scattered rains accompanied by lightning are likely in the districts of East Godavari Kakinada Guntur Bapatla and TirupatiAccording to Prakhar Jain Managing Director State Disaster Management Authority strong gusty winds with speeds of 40â50 kmph are expected He advised people to remain alert and not to stand under trees utility poles or hoardings IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/four-killed-as-rain-strong-winds-wreak-havoc-in-andhra-675540.html Fri, 29 May 2026 15:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/aap-making-substantial-lead-in-punjab-civic-polls-as-per-early-vote-count-trends-675541.html Chandigarh May 29 The ruling AAP in Punjab has been making substantial leads as per early vote count trends on Friday for the election to Urban Local Bodies The main Opposition Congress and the regional outfit Shiromani Akali Dal are necktoneck The AAP won 178 wards while the Congress and SAD tally stood at 58 and 53 wards respectively till 11 AMThe elections are seen as a litmus test for the AAP just ahead of the Assembly elections in the state slated in early 2027The state on May 26 went to the polls to elect representatives in 102 civic bodies comprising eight municipal corporations 75 municipal councils and 19 nagar panchayatsThe elections covered 1897 wards that saw a voter turnout of 6394 per cent A total of 7554 candidates are in the fray across all Urban Local BodiesThe eight municipal corporations are in Abohar Mohali Moga Bathinda Barnala Batala Kapurthala and PathankotOf the total candidates in the fray 1801 belong to the AAP 1550 to the Congress 1316 to the BJP 1251 to the SAD and 96 to the BSP while 1528 are Independent and 13 other candidatesNagar panchayats recorded the highest voter turnout at 7618 per cent followed by Municipal Councils with 6506 per cent and Municipal Corporations 5991 per centAccording to the state Election Commission Municipal Corporations accounted for 1071 lakh electors of whom 641 lakh cast their votes Municipal Councils had the largest electorate with over 2287 lakh voters and nearly 1488 lakh votes were cast In Nagar Panchayats over 107 lakh votes were recorded out of 141 lakh electorsPolling day saw clashes involving supporters of the BJP Congress AAP and the Akali Dal and allegations of booth capturing were reported at several placesIn Raikot Congress candidate from Ward 4 Jagdev Singh Jagga was allegedly attacked with sharpedged weapons by a group of men while in Barnala the husband of BJP candidate Deepinder Kaur from Ward 15 was allegedly assaulted after objecting to suspected bogus votingClashes were also reported in Gidderbaha in Muktsar district where supporters of AAP and the Akali Dal confronted each other during polling in Wards 18 and 19State Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring and Congress legislator Partap Singh Bajwa condemned the incident and slammed the AAP government over the law and order situation in the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/aap-making-substantial-lead-in-punjab-civic-polls-as-per-early-vote-count-trends-675541.html Fri, 29 May 2026 15:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/assistant-teacher-found-murdered-with-throat-slit-in-jharkhands-palamu-675543.html Palamu Jharkhand May 29 An assistant teacher was found murdered with his throat slit in the Chhatarpur police station area of Palamu district in Jharkhand officials said on Friday The deceased has been identified as 45yearold Uday Singh a resident of Chilho KhurdAccording to the police Singh had received a phone call from an acquaintance on Thursday evening after which he left his home When he did not return till late at night his family began searching for himDuring the search his motorcycle was found parked along the roadside on the route to Patan near Nagdara village A further search of the surrounding area led to the recovery of his body from nearby bushes found soaked in bloodSingh was working as an assistant teacher at a local school and was also known to provide medical assistance to people in nearby areasUpon receiving information about the incident the Chhatarpur police reached the spot and launched an investigation Several liquor and beer bottles were recovered from the scenePreliminary findings suggest that Singh may have been lured to the location under the pretext of a drinking session and then killed with a sharpedged weaponPolice officials said the involvement of a known person cannot be ruled out Efforts are underway to identify the person who had called Singh and to examine their whereaboutsThe police are scanning the call details of the deceasedâs mobile phone and preparing to question those who were in contact with him lastSeveral crucial pieces of evidence have been collected from the spot and the investigation is being carried forward with the help of forensic experts The body has been sent for postmortemThe incident has triggered grief and anger in the area with locals demanding the swift arrest of the accusedPolice have assured that the case will be solved soon and those responsible will be taken into custody IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/assistant-teacher-found-murdered-with-throat-slit-in-jharkhands-palamu-675543.html Fri, 29 May 2026 15:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/isi-eyes-deported-illegal-immigrants-as-potential-assets-with-deep-knowledge-of-india-675554.html New Delhi May 29 Massive gatherings have been reported at the IndiaBangladesh border following an aggressive campaign launched by the newly formed BJP government in West Bengal to drive out illegal immigrants The government has directed the administration to detect detain and deport illegal immigrants Many who entered the country illegally have been selfdeporting themselves as they do not want to be put in detention centres However Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has explicitly ordered officials to expedite the repatriation processHe instructed the state police to bypass traditional judicial court proceedings when dealing with illegal immigrants from Bangladesh An official said that the drive is much needed as illegal immigrants have stressed the Indian systemsIndian agencies are keeping a very close watch on the developments as the ISI would look to activate its radicalisation wings along the border areas to tap those persons who have been deported An Intelligence Bureau official said that the ISI would look to capitalise on the situation and with the JamaateIslami winning handsomely in the bordering areas it would be an added advantage for Pakistan to go ahead with its plan the official addedUsanas Foundation CEO Dr Abhinav Pandya says that the agencies have long neglected issues of demographic change and the Islamisation of India The ISI had a malicious ambition of enforcing demographic change in India and they had hoped that there would be complete Islamisation of IndiaAnother official said that there are scores of touts across the border who are in charge of sending in illegal immigrants They are being contacted by ISI elements to hold as many persons who come into Bangladesh and then send them to radicalisation camps the official addedDr Pandya says that Pakistan has realised that it cannot beat India in a conventional war They had hoped that demographic change would be the ultimate solution They want to do in the rest of India what they did in Kashmir he addedHe further states that all these persons being sent out will have grievances The ISI would tap as many people as possible and recruit them into terror groups After all they have lived in India for a long time and have good knowledge of the country This would make them perfect for recruitment Dr Pandya addedLt Col Ujjual Abhishek Jha Retd an Intelligence veteran and analyst says that Pakistan would use this to build up a strong narrative about India being the oppressor The ISI would collude with the JamaateIslami and indulge in radicalisation activities The Jamaat has a strong support base along the West BengalBangladesh border he addedSpeaking about the longterm plans of the ISI he said that those radicalised would be connected with terror modules Further Pakistan would look to use this issue to strain IndiaBangladesh relations The ties between the two countries are currently delicate and as attempts are being made to improve relations Pakistan would use this issue to derail the processAn official said that they are closely watching the developments The borders are on very high alert All ISIbacked activity is being closely monitored and the agencies will ensure that those radicalised elements are blocked from reentering the country the official also added IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/isi-eyes-deported-illegal-immigrants-as-potential-assets-with-deep-knowledge-of-india-675554.html Fri, 29 May 2026 15:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/majority-of-neet-reform-recommendations-already-implemented-former-isro-chief-to-sc-675559.html New Delhi May 29 Former ISRO Chairman K Radhakrishnan has informed the Supreme Court that a majority of the recommendations made by the highlevel expert committee constituted after the NEETUG 2024 controversy have either been implemented or are under active execution with several reforms already operational in the conduct of NEET examinations In an affidavit filed before the apex court Radhakrishnan who headed both the HighLevel Committee of Experts HLCE on NTA reforms and the subsequent HighPowered Steering Committee HPSC monitoring implementation of its recommendations said the reforms were aimed at ensuring âtransparent smooth and fair conduct of examinationsâ by the National Testing Agency NTAThe affidavit was filed pursuant to the Supreme Courtâs May 25 direction asking him to apprise the top court of the status of implementation of the panelâs recommendationsRadhakrishnan said the HLCE constituted by the Union Ministry of Education in June 2024 following the NEETUG controversy held extensive consultations with stakeholders including state governments police authorities technology experts academicians student groups and global testing agencies âThe HLCE also consulted stakeholders through the MyGov portal and received 37144 responses from students parentsguardians teachersacademicians etcâ the affidavit statedAccording to the affidavit the committee submitted its report on October 21 2024 making 101 recommendations covering examination reforms data security institutional restructuring of NTA examination integrity mental health support and technological safeguards âThe HLCE made a total of 101 recommendations with shortterm mediumterm and longterm perspectiveâ it saidThe affidavit stated that a HighPowered Steering Committee was subsequently constituted on November 14 2024 to oversee implementation of the recommendations and has been continuously monitoring progress through periodic reviews and presentations by NTA officialsHighlighting measures already put in place Radhakrishnan said state governments are now actively involved in the conduct of NEET examinations through StateLevel Coordination Committees SLCCs and DistrictLevel Coordination Committees DLCCs âStates are now actively involved in the conduct of NEETUG Examination as recommended by the HLCE State Level Coordination Committees SLCCs and District Level Coordination Committees DLCCs are functional and played a key role during NEET UG 2025 and 2026 Examinationsâ the affidavit saidIt added that more than 995 per cent of examination centres for NEETUG 2026 were government institutions and that city coordinators were drawn from government schools and Kendriya VidyalayasOn strengthening of the NTA the affidavit said the government had created 16 new seniorlevel posts and deployed domainspecific experts from institutions such as IITs the University Grants Commission UGC and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan KVSRadhakrishnan also informed the top court that Aadhaarbased biometric authentication has been introduced for NEETUG candidates as part of the first phase of the proposed âDIGIEXAMâ systemâHPSC noted that NTA introduced Aadhaarbased biometric authentication for candidates appearing in NEETUG Examination as part of first phase for implementation of DIGIEXAM systemâ the affidavit statedIt further recorded that a multilayer frisking mechanism has been introduced CCTV surveillance has been expanded across examination centres and mobile jammers have been installed to prevent electronic malpracticeThe affidavit added that data analytics tools are now being used to identify suspicious patterns and anomalies in candidate responses while the grievance redressal system is being strengthened through artificial intelligence and machine learningbased functionalitiesOn the issue of examination format Radhakrishnan said the expert committee had recommended a gradual transition of NEETUG from penandpaper mode to a computerbased testing CBT format along with multisession and multistage testingâOn the structure of NEETUG the HLCE had recommended a transition from PenandPaper to ComputerBased Testingâ the affidavit stated However it clarified that such recommendations would have to be implemented in consultation with the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare which is the nodal ministry for NEETUGThe affidavit also said that several longterm reforms including educational testing research information security upgrades AIbased monitoring systems and harmonisation of entrance examinations are being implemented in a phased manner under the committeeâs supervisionThe affidavit comes in the backdrop of petitions seeking sweeping reforms in the conduct of NEETUG following the 2026 paper leak controversy IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/majority-of-neet-reform-recommendations-already-implemented-former-isro-chief-to-sc-675559.html Fri, 29 May 2026 15:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/acid-spill-claims-womans-life-injures-two-children-in-mp-village-675561.html Bhopal May 29 A heartbreaking accident in Mohanpura village of Barwani district has left a family devastated after a can of acid spilled over a sleeping mother and her two children The incident claimed the life of 24yearold Pinky while her two children sustained severe burnsThe tragedy occurred around 400 am on Friday when a fivelitre can containing acid stored inside the house for cleaning drip irrigation lines in their farmland fell from a rack According to police officials the movement of rats inside the house caused the can to topple spilling the corrosive chemical directly onto the family members who were asleep nearbyPinkyâs husband Vijay Chauhan a resident of Salkheda village had been living with his family in a house built on their agricultural landThe family relied on drip irrigation for farming which required the use of acid for periodic cleaning of the lines The acid can had been placed on a rack for safekeeping but the nocturnal activity of rats led to the fatal mishap the police officials saidFamily members immediately rushed the injured to the Rajpur Health Centre Given the critical nature of their burns doctors referred them to the District Hospital in BarwaniTragically Pinky succumbed to her injuries while being transported to the hospital The two children who suffered extensive burns have been admitted to the burn ward of the district hospitalA team of doctors is closely monitoring their condition which is currently reported as stable but seriousPolice have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the matterAuthorities are also examining whether proper safety protocols were followed while storing the acidThe district administration has assured full support to the grieving family including medical assistance for the injured children Local residents expressed grief over the avoidable tragedy highlighting the risks of storing hazardous chemicals in residential spaces IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/acid-spill-claims-womans-life-injures-two-children-in-mp-village-675561.html Fri, 29 May 2026 15:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/bsnl-officer-in-jharkhand-convicted-in-da-case-gets-3-year-jail-675570.html Ranchi May 29 A special CBI court in Ranchi on Friday convicted former BSNL Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd technical officer Ram Vinod Singh in a disproportionate assets case and sentenced him to three yearsâ rigorous imprisonment The court also imposed a fine of Rs 25 lakh on the officerSpecial Judge Yogesh Kumar while delivering the verdict stated that failure to deposit the fine within the stipulated period would result in an additional one year of simple imprisonment in jailThe case dates back to 2007 when the CBIâs AntiCorruption Branch in Ranchi registered a case RC 02A2007 against the accused Ram Vinod SinghAccording to the investigating agency Singh while in service abused his official position to acquire assets worth around Rs 34 lakh in excess of his known sources of incomeThe CBI launched several searches at his premises in Jamshedpur and other areas During one of the searches the CBI found cash of Rs 68000 apart from the documents of several movable and immovable properties disproportionate to Singhâs known sources of incomeFollowing a detailed probe the CBI filed a charge sheet in court During the trial the agency presented documentary evidence and examined several witnesses in support of its caseCBI public prosecutor Davinder Pal Sood argued that the accused had amassed property through corrupt means by misusing his position as a BSNL officerBased on the prosecutionâs arguments documentary evidence and witness testimonies the court found Singh guilty under Sections 132 and 131e of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 and sentenced him to three years in jail apart from a fine of Rs 25 lakhCBI officials said that the investigation involved an assessment of the accusedâs movable and immovable assets which confirmed that he possessed wealth disproportionate to his legitimate income IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/bsnl-officer-in-jharkhand-convicted-in-da-case-gets-3-year-jail-675570.html Fri, 29 May 2026 16:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/crpf-junior-officer-dies-in-jampks-shopian-youth-found-dead-in-kulgam-675571.html Srinagar May 29 A junior officer of the Central Reserve Police Force CRPF died inside a camp on Friday in Jammu and Kashmirâs Shopian district while a youth was found dead in Kulgam district Police said that an Assistant SubInspector ASI of the CRPF died after falling unconscious at a camp in Zainapora area of Shopian district todayThe ASI posted at the Horticulture Camp in Zainapora area suddenly collapsed inside the campâHe was immediately taken to the Community Health Centre CHC Zainapora where doctors declared him brought dead on arrivalâThe deceased was a resident of Rajbagh area of Kathua district Police have taken cognisance of the incident and started further proceedingsâ police saidIn another incident a 25yearold youth was found dead at his residence in Chimmer area of Kulgam districtThe deceased a mechanic by profession and a graduate was found hanging inside his homeâAfter completion of medicolegal formalities and postmortem examination the body was handed over to the family for last rites Police took cognisance of the incident and started further investigationâ a police officer saidWhile the exact reason for the youthâs death in Kulgam is still being investigated it must be mentioned that suicides by young people are becoming a major cause of concern in KashmirSuicides by youngsters in Kashmir have reached critical levels with suicide ranking as the fourth most prevalent cause of mortality for those aged between 15 to 29 in the regionOfficial records show a stark rise in such attempts as suicide cases in the Kashmir Valley increased from 472 in 2020 to 586 in 2021The situation is driven by a complex interplay of sociopolitical and economic factors including drug abuse and addiction Substance abuse is a major contributor with approximately 46 per cent of the population using opioid substancesRoughly twothirds of drug users began at a very young age usually between ages 11 to 20Mental health distress due to long term exposure to violence and sociopolitical unrest has severely impacted mental health An estimated 45 per cent of the adult population suffers from mental distress including depression 41 per cent anxiety 26 per cent and PostTraumatic Stress Disorder 19 per centEconomic pressures due to high unemployment rate and shattered dreams due to intense competition for academic and job opportunities are significant triggers for the youthSociocultural constraints including stigma surrounding drug abuse and mental health often prevents victims from seeking help Additionally familyrelated issues and love affairs gone wrong are frequently cited in local reports as reason for suicideIn addition to the youth found hanging in Kulgam district today just three days ago a 24yearold jumped into the River Jhelum in Srinagar city IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/crpf-junior-officer-dies-in-jampks-shopian-youth-found-dead-in-kulgam-675571.html Fri, 29 May 2026 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sharmila-meets-rahul-gandhi-amid-buzz-about-rajya-sabha-nomination-675575.html AmaravatiNew Delhi May 29 Congresss Andhra Pradesh state President Y S Sharmila on Friday met senior party leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the national capital amid reports that the high command is considering her name for nomination to the Rajya Sabha When media persons asked Sharmila about her name being circulated for nomination to the Rajya Sabha she merely remarked that Rahul Gandhi knows betterWhen Sharmila came out after the meeting media persons asked her about the discussion that took place She evaded a reply when asked if her reported nomination to the Rajya Sabha was discussedThis discussion was about regular Andhra Pradesh political affairs she said When journalists continued their questions about her name being circulated for the nomination to the upper house of Parliament she said I am very sure Rahul Gandhi ji knows the bestLater Sharmila said in a post on X that they discussed issues relating to the strengthening the party in the stateSharmila said that she met Rahul Gandhi at his residence at 10 Janpath We discussed various issues regarding the strengthening of the Congress party in Andhra Pradesh and received several suggestions from Mr Rahul Gandhi she saidCongress General Secretary Organisation KC Venugopal was also reported to be present during the meetingThe central leadership of the Congress party is reportedly considering the proposal to nominate Sharmila for the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka where the party is in powerElections to four Rajya Sabha seats from Karnataka are scheduled on June 18Sharmilaâs likely nomination to the Rajya Sabha is being seen as part of the strategy by the Congress high command to strengthen the party in Andhra Pradesh where the party has had no MP or state legislator for more than a decadeSharmila sister of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Pary president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy was appointed state Congress President in January 2024 after she merged her YSR Telangana Party with the CongressShe led the party in the simultaneous elections to the state Assembly and Lok Sabha held in May 2024 However for a third consecutive time the Congress party drew a blank in both the Assembly and the Lok SabhaThe Congress party was virtually wiped out in 2014 as the party failed to win a single Assembly or Lok Sabha seat due to public anger over the bifurcation of the united Andhra Pradesh The party lost several senior leaders who joined either the YSRCP or the TDPThe party failed to open its account in 2019 as well There were hopes that Sharmilaâs appointment as state party chief would change the partyâs fortunes in 2024 However it once again failed to open its account IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sharmila-meets-rahul-gandhi-amid-buzz-about-rajya-sabha-nomination-675575.html Fri, 29 May 2026 16:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/lucknow-tin-shed-collapses-at-charbagh-railway-station-three-injured-675578.html Lucknow May 29 A portion of a tin shed at Platform No 5 of Lucknowâs Charbagh Railway Station collapsed on Friday injuring at least three people including passengers and a train ticket examiner TTE The incident occurred around 8 am while redevelopment and modernisation work was underway at the station under the Rail Land Development Authority RLDAAccording to officials the tin shed on Platforms 4 and 5 suddenly collapsed onto the platform area causing panic among passengers waiting for trains Railway Protection Force RPF personnel immediately rushed to the spot rescued the injured and shifted them to a nearby hospital for treatment Movement on the affected platform was temporarily suspended following the incidentOfficials said three passengers sustained injuries in the collapse and were admitted to the hospital Work to clear the debris from the damaged shed began soon after the incidentAn injured passenger Abhishek Balmiki who was present at the station at the time of the accident described the terrifying moment âI was going to Haridwar with five friends for a trip We were standing at Platform 5 of Charbagh Railway Station waiting for our train because it was delayed Suddenly the tin shed fell on usâ he told IANSAccording to railway officials the shed that collapsed had already been marked for removal as part of the ongoing redevelopment work at the station Despite this Platform 5 remained operational for passenger movement while the adjacent Platform 4 had been closed due to modernisation activitiesOfficials said the injured passengers along with several others were waiting for the HowrahDoon Express 13037 on Platform 5 when the incident took placeEarlier on Thursday at least six workers were killed after an underconstruction bridge collapsed during a latenight storm in Uttar Pradeshs Hamirpur district The death count is feared to rise to eightUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the loss of lives in the tragic incident and directed officials to intensify relief and rescue operations at the sitePosting on X CM Yogi said âThe loss of lives in a tragic accident on the Betwa River in Hamirpur district is extremely heartbreaking and heartrending My condolences are with the bereaved families Instructions have been issued to the district administration to swiftly carry out relief and rescue operations in coordination with SDRF I pray to Lord Shri Ram that the departed souls attain a place at His divine feet and the injured recover swiftlyâAccording to the Chief Ministerâs Office CMO CM Yogi took immediate cognisance of the incident and directed senior officials to reach the site without delay and accelerate rescue operationsHe also instructed authorities to ensure proper treatment for the injured and provide adequate compensation to the families of the deceased IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/lucknow-tin-shed-collapses-at-charbagh-railway-station-three-injured-675578.html Fri, 29 May 2026 16:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/sports-promote-perseverance-unity-and-discipline-manipur-governor-at-ncc-event-675579.html Imphal May 29 Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday highlighted the importance of sports and cultural activities saying that sports teach the values of perseverance cooperation and the graceful acceptance of both victory and defeat The Governor along with his wife Jyoti Bhalla graced the grand finale of the NCC Ekta Cup 2026 at the Artificial Turf Ground Lamlong Thongkhong in Imphal Addressing the gathering he said that cultural programmes remind people of the richness of Indiaâs diversity and help strengthen the values of respect harmony and unityBhalla expressed happiness at being part of the concluding function of the firstever NCC Ekta Cup organised in Manipur He observed that the tournament had showcased not only sporting excellence and healthy competition but also discipline teamwork friendship and the spirit of national integrationThe Governor stated that the word âEktaâ signifies unity and remarked that the tournament had truly reflected its noble meaning by bringing together young cadets and students from diverse backgroundsBhalla who earlier served as Union Home Secretary highlighted the role of the National Cadet Corps NCC in shaping disciplined confident and patriotic citizens He said that initiatives such as the NCC Ekta Cup contribute significantly towards preparing the youth to succeed in life and serve society and the nation with commitment and dedicationThe Under17 Boys Football Tournament was organised by the NCC Group Headquarters Imphal under the NCC Northeast Region Headquarters in ShillongThe event began with spectacular cultural and musical performances presented by local artists Manka Mayanglambam and John Oinam respectivelyDeputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho who holds the Forest Environment and Climate Change portfolio senior NCC officers cadets and students attended the event The final match was played between NCC and RFA with NCC registering a 10 victory IANS https://dailyworld.in/national/sports-promote-perseverance-unity-and-discipline-manipur-governor-at-ncc-event-675579.html Fri, 29 May 2026 16:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/may-eid-al-adha-deepen-spirit-of-brotherhood-happiness-in-society-pm-modi-675420.html New Delhi May 28 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended Eid alAdha greetings to the countrymen and prayed for happiness and good health in societynbspEid ulAdha greetings May this occasion deepen the spirit of brotherhood and happiness in our society Praying for everyones success and good health PM Modi said in a post on XBakrid also known as Eid alAdha is being celebrated with deep religious fervour and enthusiasm across the country on Thursday as thousands of devotees gathered at mosques and Eidgahs from early morning to offer special prayers and mark one of the most significant festivals in IslamLarge congregations of worshippers were witnessed at several places across the country with people dressed in traditional attire participating in prayers and exchanging greetings with family members friends and neighboursWorshippers said the festival carries a message of brotherhood communal harmony and peaceful coexistence while also reminding people about compassion sacrifice and charityAuthorities made elaborate security arrangements in several cities to ensure that celebrations passed off peacefully and law and order were maintained during the festivitiesEid alAdha widely known as Bakrid in India holds immense religious significance for Muslims across the world The festival commemorates the devotion and sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim who was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to Gods command The occasion symbolises unwavering faith obedience to God gratitude compassion forgiveness sacrifice and charityFamilies gathered to celebrate the festival with prayers festive meals and acts of kindness while many people also distributed food and extended help to the underprivileged as part of the spirit of the occasionWhile Bakrid was celebrated in most parts of India on Thursday some regions including parts of Jammu and Kashmir observed the festival on WednesdayAs with other Islamic festivals the date of Eid alAdha depends on the sighting of the crescent moonnbspThis year religious authorities in several parts of India confirmed that the DhulHijjah crescent moon was not sighted on the expected evening As a result the beginning of the Islamic month shifted by a day leading to Bakrid being celebrated on May 28 in most states across the countryIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/may-eid-al-adha-deepen-spirit-of-brotherhood-happiness-in-society-pm-modi-675420.html Thu, 28 May 2026 12:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/amit-shah-to-begin-two-day-gujarat-visit-today-launch-multiple-development-projects-675421.html Gandhinagar May 28 IANS Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will begin his twoday visit to Gujarat on Thursday during which he is scheduled to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for multiple development projects across the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency and Ahmedabad and to hold organisational and review meetingsShah who is also the Member of Parliament from the constituency will begin his programmes on Thursday with a series of developmentrelated events across different locationsIn Vadsar he will inaugurate the newly constructed Jedva Lake developed under the Anandam Parivar CSR fundAt the same location as well as in Jalund and Sardhav he will also inaugurate newly established libraries developed under Toyota Kirloskar Motors Limiteds CSR initiativeAt Khatraj he will lay the foundation stone for lake beautification works undertaken by the Arvind Foundation He will also inaugurate a newly constructed village panchayat officeFurther engagements include the inauguration of the Pay Centre Primary School at Moti Bhoyan as well as the foundation stone laying and inauguration of various development works in Sonipur village and in areas under the Kalol and Gandhinagar North assembly constituenciesDuring the visit to Sonipur Shah is also scheduled to have lunch at the residence of former sarpanch and senior BJP worker Gandaji ThakorLater at the state party headquarters Shri Kamalam a meeting of senior BJP officebearers will be held in his presenceHe is also scheduled to inaugurate the CBSE regional office at the Chandkheda area of Ahmedabad and a newly constructed hostel building at the Umiyadham campus in SolaIn Ahmedabad the newly constructed Bharat Mata sculpture developed by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation at New Vadaj will be inauguratedThis will be followed by a review meeting at the Circuit House on preparations for the Olympic Commonwealth and World Police and Fire Games which will be chaired by ShahAfter completing the scheduled programmes on Thursday he is expected to travel to Bhuj in Kutch The visit continues on Friday with additional engagements as part of the twoday programme across GujaratIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/amit-shah-to-begin-two-day-gujarat-visit-today-launch-multiple-development-projects-675421.html Thu, 28 May 2026 13:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-celebrations-erupt-at-shivakumars-residence-security-beefed-up-near-guvs-house-675423.html Bengaluru May 28 IANS Celebrations broke out at the residence of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President DK Shivakumar on Thursday after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced his decision to resign during the highprofile breakfast meeting held at his official residence KaverinbspnbspFollowing the development large numbers of Shivakumars supporters and fans gathered outside his residence in Sadashivanagar Bengaluru Supporters were seen chanting slogans in his favour distributing sweets and celebrating amid strong speculation that Shivakumar is set to become the next Chief Minister of KarnatakaPolice and security personnel were deployed in large numbers at the residence to manage the swelling crowd and maintain law and ordernbspSources said that while announcing his resignation decision before Cabinet colleagues Siddaramaiah spoke about the states financial condition challenges in implementing the governments guarantee schemes and the need to continue welfare programmes in the futurenbspAccording to sources Siddaramaiah informed the ministers that the Congress high command had conveyed to him that DK Shivakumar would be the next Chief Minister Members of the Council of Ministers reportedly expressed their consent and support following the announcementSiddaramaiah also urged his Cabinet colleagues to continue delivering good governance and welfare programmes to the people of the statenbspSources stated that Siddaramaiah remained composed while making the announcement However after concluding his remarks the Chief Minister reportedly became emotional I am satisfied with the work that I have done he is said to have told his colleaguesSeveral ministers considered close to Siddaramaiah including Labour Minister Santosh Lad also became emotional during the meetingnbspMeanwhile after the meeting Shivakumar returned to his residence Sources close to him said that he is expected to visit Nonavinakere Mutt to seek the blessings of seer Ajjayya Swamiji and discuss an auspicious time for the swearingin ceremony Shivakumar is reportedly accompanied by his daughter during the visitSecurity has also been tightened at Lok Bhavan ahead of Siddaramaiahs scheduled arrival to submit his resignation Barricades have been installed around the premises and senior officials have stepped up security arrangementsnbspLok Bhavan Secretary R Prabhushankar has arrived at the premises and Siddaramaiah is expected to hand over his resignation letter to him as Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot is currently in Indore Madhya Pradesh following a personal emergencyIn a major development Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced his decision to tender his resignation during the breakfast meeting hosted by him at his official residence Kaveri in BengalurunbspThe official statement by the CMs office stated Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will visit Lok Bhavan today at 230 PM Later at 3 PM he will address a press conference at his other official residence KrishnanbspState Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs HK Patil while leaving after attending the breakfast meeting further confirmed CM is going to Raj Bhavan CM Siddaramaiah will make Shivakumar the new CM https://dailyworld.in/national/karnataka-celebrations-erupt-at-shivakumars-residence-security-beefed-up-near-guvs-house-675423.html Thu, 28 May 2026 14:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/eam-jaishankar-meets-counterparts-from-eu-countries-in-cyprus--675424.html Nicosia May 28 IANS External Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar met his counterparts from Estonia France Romania Slovakia Poland and Netherlands on the sidelines of the Informal Meeting of the European Union EU Foreign Ministers in Cyprus on ThursdaynbspnbspA quick catch up with DPM and FM Radoslaw Sikorski FM of Romania Toiu Oana and FM Tom Berendsen of Netherlands in Cyprus today EAM Jaishankar posted on X after his meetingsnbspHe also met his Slovakian counterpart Juraj Blanar on the sidelines of the meetingnbspAlways nice to meet FM JeanNoel Barrot of France this time in Cyprus stated EAM Jaishankar after meeting his French counterpartEAM Jaishankar also met his Estonian counterpart Margus Tsahkna and European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica on the sidelines of the meetingnbspEarlier the External Affairs Minister participated in the Informal Meeting of the EU Foreign MinistersnbspDuring the meeting the ministers discussed opportunities practical collaborations and shared interests in the emerging multipolar ordernbspGreat to be in Limassol to join the informal Gymnich meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Ministers Our partnership with EU and the region continues to deepen across a wide range of domains Discussed opportunities practical collaborations and our shared interests in the emerging multipolar order EAM Jaishankar posted on XEAM Jaishankar was invited to attend the EUs Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers Gymnich in Cyprus Limassol on May 2728nbspOn the sidelines of the meeting he held a meeting with his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares with discussions held on trade technology defence and peopletopeople tiesnbspA pleasure to meet FM Jose Manuel Albares of Spain on sidelines of Cyprus Gymnich meeting today Discussed further steps for our trade technology defence and P2P ties Appreciate his views on ongoing global and regional developments EAM Jaishankar posted on XEAM Jaishankar also met his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha with both ministers discussing the Ukraine conflict and exploring ways to deepen bilateral cooperationnbspA useful meeting with FM Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine Exchanged views on the Ukraine conflict Also discussed our bilateral cooperation he posted on XnbspEAM Jaishankar held a meeting with Saudi Arabias Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud where the two sides exchanged views on the regional development in West AsiaSharing the details of the interaction on X EAM Jaishankar stated A good meeting with FM HH Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud of Saudi Arabia Appreciate his assessments and insights on the evolving situation in West AsiaMiddle EastnbspHe also met EUs High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and discussed IndiaEU cooperation and the geopolitical situation in West AsiaIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/eam-jaishankar-meets-counterparts-from-eu-countries-in-cyprus--675424.html Thu, 28 May 2026 15:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/look-forward-to-hosting-pm-modi-soon-australian-pm-albanese-hails-bilateral-ties--675425.html Canberra May 28 IANS Hailing their bilateral relationship Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that the ties between the two nations continue to deepen through culture education cricket and trade and that he looks forward to hosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the near futurenbspIn his address at the Australian Parliament Albanese highlighted Indias economic growth and emphasised that the trade relationship between the two nations has been further enhanced by the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement ECTA He recalled his first visit to India in 1991 describing it as a wonderful experienceIndia of course has the largest population in the world but it will also grow to be the third largest economy in the world over this decade That is an extraordinary opportunity for us in our region We are a Pacific nation but we are also an Indian Ocean nation as well Our trading relationship has been enhanced by the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement and we are further drawn together through culture education and of course the international language of cricket One of my great honours has been my two visits so far to India as Prime MinisternbspWhen I first visited India as a backpacker way back in 1991 a long time ago I travelled a bit differently in those days I do want to say if you want to understand India get on a video bus or train It is a wonderful experience to see firsthand the warmth that is there Now likewise will have the privilege of hosting Prime Minister Modi here soon a privilege I look forward to repeating for the second time he addedAlbanese lauded the Indian communitys contribution to Australian society and how they have strengthened ties between the two nations He expressed the Australian governments commitment to supporting Indians and their interestsnbspLike last time Prime Minister Modis visit will be made extraordinary by so many of the millionstrong Indian Australian community the largest growing migrant community in Australia Thats a community that has added so much through their love of this country their spirit of generosity and through generations of hard work and aspiration that have strengthened our economy and enhanced our society not least of course all those wonderful small businesses that have benefited from the Indian diaspora he saidWhat these great Australians have done in the process is strengthen the important links between this land that is their home and future and the land of their extraordinary heritage I say to them were a better country because of you My government will always stand up for you and your interests We will reject any attempt to divide That is definitely worth noting that we need to celebrate the contribution that Indian migrants have made and will continue to make to this country he addedWhile sharing Albaneses video on X Australias High Commissioner to India Philip Green said When your Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks with so much conviction ampamp passion about India the country where you serve as the High Commissioner it makes your job infinitely more meaningful We look forward to welcoming you to Australia Prime Minister Narendra Modi jiIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/look-forward-to-hosting-pm-modi-soon-australian-pm-albanese-hails-bilateral-ties--675425.html Thu, 28 May 2026 15:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/siddaramaiah-resigns-brings-curtains-down-on-tenure-as-karnatakas-longest-serving-cm-675454.html Bengaluru May 28 IANS Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah regarded as the Congresss tallest mass leader in recent times submitted his resignation to the Governor at Lok Bhavan here on Thursday bringing an end to his tenure as the states longestserving Chief MinisternbspThe development also brought the curtain down on weeks of intense political drama and speculation surrounding a possible leadership change in KarnatakanbspnbspSiddaramaiah submitted his resignation to the Governors Secretary in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar all cabinet ministers and other prominent party leadersLater addressing a joint press conference in Bengaluru alongside Shivakumar and Home Minister G Parameshwara Siddaramaiah said I have submitted my resignation from the Chief Ministers post to the Governors SecretarynbspThe Governor was not in town and officials informed me that he would return by tonight Against this background I have submitted my resignation letter to the Governors Secretary I have always said both inside and outside the Assembly that whenever the high command directs me I will tender my resignation Two days ago the high command asked me to step down and keeping my word I am submitting my resignationSiddaramaiah 78 now joins an elite group of Karnataka politicians who have occupied the Chief Ministers post more than once including S Nijalingappa Veerendra Patil D Devaraj Urs Ramakrishna Hegde HD Kumaraswamy and BS YediyurappanbspBorn in August 1947 in Siddaramanahundi village of Mysuru district Siddaramaiah rose from humble beginnings to become one of Karnatakas most influential political leaders As a child he tended cattle and began his formal education directly from Class 4 He later completed a law degree before entering politicsHis father Siddarame Gowda had unsuccessfully contested Gram Panchayat elections and reportedly advised Siddaramaiah not to trust people in politics However Siddaramaiah went on to successfully contest and win a Taluk Board election marking the beginning of his long political journeynbspOver the course of his career Siddaramaiah contested 12 Assembly elections and won nine of them He also holds the record for presenting 17 state budgetsnbspJDS supremo and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda is widely regarded as Siddaramaiahs political mentor who helped shape him into a mass leader However ideological and political differences later led Siddaramaiah to part ways with Deve Gowda and the Janata Dal He subsequently joined the Congress and went on to become a twoterm Chief Minister and Karnatakas longestserving CMSiddaramaiah is known for several major welfare and social justice initiatives during his political career His decisions on internal reservation reservation for oppressed communities in government tenders and providing largescale representation to backward and oppressed classes in the cabinet have often been described by supporters as pathbreaking measuresnbspHe also emerged as one of the Congresss strongest critics of the BJP RSS Hindutva politics Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit ShahnbspAt the same time Siddaramaiah has often faced criticism from political opponents who accused him of pursuing appeasement politicsSiddaramaiahs political journey spans nearly five decades and includes several major turning points He first contested the Assembly election in 1978 from the Chamundeshwari constituency on the ticket of the Lok Dal led by former PM Charan Singh but lost In 1983 he won from Chamundeshwari as an Independent candidate He later became the Transport Minister in the SR Bommai cabinet in 1988 However in 1989 he lost the Assembly election from Chamundeshwari In 1991 he contested the Lok Sabha election from Koppal but suffered defeatnbspIn 1992 Siddaramaiah joined the Janata Dal following the merger of the Samajwadi Janata Party His political career gained momentum in 1994 when he won from Chamundeshwari for the third time and became Finance Minister in the Deve Gowda cabinet In 1996 he was elevated as Deputy Chief Minister in the late JH Patel government He secured his fourth victory from Chamundeshwari in 2004A major turning point came in 2005 when Siddaramaiah launched the AHINDA movement and was later expelled from the JDS In 2006 he joined the Congress in the presence of its thenPresident Sonia Gandhi and won a byelection by a narrow margin of 257 votes In 2008 he won from Varuna and became MLA for the sixth timenbspSiddaramaiah reached the peak of his political career in 2013 when he took the oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on May 13 In the 2018 Assembly elections he won from the Badami constituency while losing from Chamundeshwari Later in 2018 after the formation of the CongressJDS coalition government he was appointed chairman of the coordination committee between the two parties Later he served as the opposition leader in 2019nbspWith Siddaramaiah stepping down from office Karnataka politics now enters a new phase even as his supporters describe his tenure as one of the most influential and transformative periods in the states political history https://dailyworld.in/national/siddaramaiah-resigns-brings-curtains-down-on-tenure-as-karnatakas-longest-serving-cm-675454.html Thu, 28 May 2026 17:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/na-jaane-kis-gali-mein-zindagi-ki-shaam-ho-jaaye-renowned-urdu-poet-dr-bashir-badr-passes-away-675455.html Bhopal May 28 IANS Renowned Urdu poet Dr Bashir Badr known for his expressive and evocative shayrinbsp passed away in Bhopal on Thursday afternoon leaving behind a rich literary legacy that spanned decades He was 91nbspHe breathed his last at around 12 noon at the age of 91nbspAccording to family members Badr had been suffering from dementia for a long time a condition that gradually eroded his memory and left him unable to recognise even close acquaintances His health had been deteriorating steadily in recent months and despite medical care his condition worsened until his demiseThe funeral arrangements are yet to be finalised though family sources indicated that the last rites may be performed later on Thursday onlynbspHis passing marks the end of an era in Urdu poetry as Badr was celebrated for his evocative verses like Ujale apni yaadon ke hamare saath rahne doNa jaane kis gali mein zindagi ki shaam ho jaaye or Kai sitaron ko main jaanta hoon bachapan seKahin bhi jaaun mere saath saath chalte hai or Sar jhukaoge to patthar devtaa ho jaayegaItna mat chaaho use wo bewafa ho jaayegaa Khuda ham ko aisi khudaai na deKi apne siva kuch dikhai na de Kuch to majbooriyan rahi hongiYun koi bewafa nahi hota and many more that captured the complexities of love longing and human emotion with unmatched simplicity and depthHis literary journey was not only prolific but also profoundly inspiring influencing generations of readers and writers alike A familiar figure in mushairas across India he was much admired for the art with which he not only recited his sparkling couplets but frequently elaborated on their creation and his inspirationBorn in 1935 Bashir Badr rose to prominence in the postIndependence period becoming one of the most widely read and quoted poets in contemporary Urdu literature His ghazals often laced with poignant reflections on life and relationships earned him admiration across India and beyond He was known for bridging the gap between classical traditions and modern sensibilities making Urdu poetry accessible to a broader audienceHis couplets frequently shared in everyday conversations and on social platforms remain etched in public memory Despite his illness in later years Badrs contributions continued to resonate reminding admirers of the enduring power of words He once wrote Ham bhi darya hain hamen apna hunar maaluum haiJis taraf bhi chal padenge raasta ho jaayeganbspHis decline due to dementia was a painful chapter as the poet who once illuminated minds with his verses gradually lost his own connection to memory and recognition Yet his work stands as a testament to resilience and creativity ensuring that his voice will echo long after his departureAs the literary community mourns his loss tributes are pouring in from writers scholars and admirers who regard him as a towering figure in Urdu poetry Dr Bashir Badrs death leaves a void that cannot be filled but his words will continue to inspire and console countless heartsAs he wrote Musafir hai ham bhi musafir ho tum bhiKisi mod pe phir mulaqaat hogi https://dailyworld.in/national/na-jaane-kis-gali-mein-zindagi-ki-shaam-ho-jaaye-renowned-urdu-poet-dr-bashir-badr-passes-away-675455.html Thu, 28 May 2026 17:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/national/union-minister-manohar-lal-sets-sept-deadline-to-flatten-delhis-bhalswa-garbage-mountain-675456.html New Delhi May 28 IANS Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal on Thursday visited the Bhalswa landfill site in North Delhi to review the ongoing legacy waste remediation work and directed civic officials to complete the task by September this yearnbspDuring the visit Manohar Lal reviewed the biomining operations environmental safeguards fire prevention measures leachate management systems and the future road map for complete remediation of the dumpsite said an official statementIn a message on X the Union Minister said Today I conducted a detailed inspection of the ongoing cleaning and waste processing operations at the Bhalswa Dumpsite Last year I had resolved that by October 2026 this dumpsite would be completely eliminated and work is continuing at a warfooting to achieve that very goalnbspTo eliminate this massive mountain of garbage the processing of legacy waste and the scientific waste disposal process have been accelerated through scientific and modern technologies he saidAt the same time continuous efforts are being made to improve cleanliness health safety and civic amenities in the surrounding areas while ensuring compliance with environmental standards said Manohar LalnbspUnder the leadership of Prime Minister Shri narendramodi ji the Central government is fully committed to realizing the vision of Swachh Bharat Mission by providing Delhi residents with a clean and pollutionfree environment and in this direction all necessary steps are being swiftly taken to ensure the closure of the Bhalswa dumpsite within the stipulated timeframe he saidThe officials told the Union Minister that the site had approximately 73 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste in June 2022 and since July 2022 biomining operations have been continuously undertaken in mission mode with around 15000 metric tonnes processed dailynbspAs on May 26 this year around 2317 lakh metric tonnes of waste is left at the site for remediationnbspManohar Lal said that owing to the sustained biomining and remediation efforts nearly 43 acres of land has been reclaimed out of the total dumpsite area of about 70 acresBhalswa dumpsite has been adopted by Manohar Lal under the Dumpsite Remediation and Action Plan DRAP initiative a nationwide missionmode programme launched by the Ministry under Swachh Bharat Mission U 20nbspThe plan aims for remediation of major legacy dumpsites across the country with the target of achieving Lakshya Zero Dumpsites through scientific remediation environmental restoration and reclamation of valuable urban landIANS https://dailyworld.in/national/union-minister-manohar-lal-sets-sept-deadline-to-flatten-delhis-bhalswa-garbage-mountain-675456.html Thu, 28 May 2026 17:06:00 +0530