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** The Madras High Court has upheld the acquittal of former Minister Geetha Jeevan in a disproportionate assets case, dismissing a petition seeking to condone a delay of 839 days in preferring a revision against the acquittal. The judgment is seen as a significant development in the case, which has sparked debate about accountability and transparency in Tamil Nadu's governance structure.
** The Russian Ambassador to India, Nikolay Rishatovich Kudashev, recently visited Kerala to strengthen ties between Russia and the Indian state, with a focus on key sectors such as trade, defence, education, and renewable energy, and to explore opportunities for mutual cooperation and investment.
** Former minister K. Senthilbalaji accuses the government of ignoring the DMK's achievements in the Electricity Department in the latest White Paper, sparking a heated debate over selective reporting and transparency in government.
** Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed the need for state borrowings to focus on asset creation, rather than just revenue expenditure, to drive economic growth, foster employment, and improve public infrastructure, amid concerns over the country's rising fiscal deficit and credit rating.
Godavari-Cauvery river linking must be taken up as national project, says Andhra Pradesh CM N....
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Air India plane strays into Pakistan airspace; DGCA takes action against air traffic controller, crew...
** Rahul Gandhi has condemned the incident of bonded labour in Uttar Pradesh, calling it an assault on human dignity. He emphasized the need for stronger laws and enforcement to prevent such abuses, and promised to prioritize the needs of the common people if his party comes to power.
** Bengaluru is all set to welcome a new arterial road, expected to be inaugurated by the end of June, which will provide a vital link between various parts of the city, including the IT hub and residential areas, and ease traffic congestion with its state-of-the-art infrastructure and traffic management systems.
** The High Court's latest judgment has sparked a debate on what constitutes a 'workplace' under the Protection of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 (POSH Act), after it set aside an ICC finding on an SBI employee accused of sexual harassment during a corporate outing. The ruling has left many in the corporate world questioning the Act's definition of a 'workplace' and its implications for employers and employees.
** The Turpu Kapu association is taking steps to address the community's dwindling representation in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh by holding constituency meetings in July, aiming to educate and encourage community members to participate in the electoral process and contest elections.
Senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched a sharp attack on...
** Heavy rains have brought Mumbai to a standstill, with the India Meteorological Department issuing an Orange alert for the city. Residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid non-essential travel as the city experiences flash flooding and disruptions to daily life. Stay tuned for updates on the situation.
** The Indian government has identified 315 districts as vulnerable to the El Nino phenomenon, which could lead to severe drought, water scarcity, and food insecurity. The affected states, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, are at high risk due to inefficient irrigation systems and limited water storage capacity. The government has announced measures to mitigate the impact, including subsidies for drip irrigation systems and loans for farmers to invest in water-efficient technologies. However, experts warn that a long-term strategy is crucial to tackle the crisis effectively and safeguard India's agricultural sector from the adverse effects of climate change.
** The Indian Navy has sent two warships, INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti, to Vietnam as part of its maritime cooperation initiative, aiming to strengthen military ties and enhance mutual interests in the Indo-Pacific region. The visit will include joint exercises, sharing of best practices, and discussions on strengthening naval cooperation.
** The Prime Minister of India has called for the BRICS grouping of nations to play a key role in tackling terrorism globally, emphasizing the need for international cooperation and coordination to combat the growing menace.
** The southwest monsoon has finally arrived in Telangana, covering the entire state and bringing much-needed relief to farmers, but an El Nino warning has raised concerns about the sustainability of the monsoon rains, with a 70% probability of a drought-like situation during the southwest monsoon.
** Tragedy struck at the Dakshin Energy plastic unit in Parawada near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, after a suspected boiler blast killed two workers, identified as 38-year-old Srinivas and 42-year-old Ravi, during a routine night shift operation. An investigation into the cause of the incident is currently underway.
** At least 22 people have died and dozens more injured in a devastating building fire in Lucknow, sparking intense scrutiny of the local development authority's actions and raising serious questions about the safety of buildings in India's cities.
Mumbai's lakes are at a critically low level, with combined water levels at just 8.3% of useful capacity, amid a severe water crisis in the city, with experts warning of devastating consequences if the situation is not addressed and urging residents to adopt water-efficient practices.
