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Severe heat in several states has left people in distress. Temperatures have soared above 45 degrees Celsius in numerous cities over the past few days. Official data on the total number of heatwave-related deaths in the country this year is yet to be disclosed. However, on Friday, at least 14 individuals lost their lives in Bihar and four in Odisha due to the effects of "extreme heat". Intense heat has prompted the central and state governments to express concern ahead of the seventh and final phase of voting on June 1. Over the past few days, temperatures exceeding 50 degrees have been reported in numerous districts of Rajasthan.  Similarly, record-breaking heat has been observed in the capital Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, and Haryana. Additionally, water scarcity continues to be a significant issue in many regions during this period. According to the latest information from the Meteorological Department, heat wave conditions are likely ...

As many as 14 people have died due to extreme heat and heat wave in Bihar. Out of these, 10 were those who were on election duty. The Disaster Management Department of the Bihar government has issued a statement saying that out of the 14 people who have died, 5 were on election duty in Bhojpur district. 3 were on election duty in Rohtas, 1 person was on election duty in Kaimur and 1 was posted in Aurangabad. Apart from this, four other people who have died were residents of Aurangabad. The process of providing compensation to the families of the deceased is going on. There is extreme heat and heat wave in North and Central India. Earlier, a video of a school in Bihar had surfaced in which children were fainting due to heat. Many children had to be admitted to the hospital. After this, schools in Bihar were ordered to be closed till June 8. Security personnel deployed at polling booth in Sasaram fall ill Security personnel deployed at polling booth in Sasaram, Bihar fell ill due to heat...

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav criticized Congress and its central leaders on Friday, questioning how they could inspire confidence in the party and its workers if they lacked the courage to contest their own seats. During a discussion with reporters, Dr. Yadav commented on the ongoing election in Madhya Pradesh, terming it as a battle between the BJP and Congress. He pointed out that the Congress party has reached its lowest point, particularly evident in Madhya Pradesh.  Dr. Yadav emphasized the stark contrast between the BJP’s robust campaign strategy, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the visibly diminished morale within the Congress. Dr. Yadav highlighted that Prime Minister Modi actively participates in the entire election process, including contesting his own seat. In contrast, he noted the decline in Congress's morale.  Yadav said a three-time MP lost his ancestral seat and subsequently abandoned the area. Without naming specific individua...

Guwahati, Assam: Moving to the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Royal Global School in Guwahati brought in a new era of education as they made public the first ever AI teacher ‘Iris’ of the North Eastern region. She was adorned in traditional Mekhela Chador while captivating the students with her knowledge and interactive capabilities. Iris was equipped with a voice-controlled assistant which enables her to answer student queries and gave them detailed explanations, customized to individual learning needs. During her inaugural session she provided a detailed explanations, examples and references with the query of the students.  Iris was developed in collaboration with Makerlabs Edu-tech under the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) project initiated by the NITI Aayog. The aim was to leverage Iris’s capabilities to personalize learning, accommodate diverse learning styles and make education more engaging for students in the North East region. The school looks to revolutionize traditional...

Bengaluru: Karnataka lawmaker Prajwal Revanna was arrested shortly after midnight upon his arrival at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. Revanna, who had traveled to Germany last month following allegations of sex crimes, was taken into custody by a special police team investigating the charges against him. He will be produced in a court later in the day. The Janata Dal-Secular leader arrived on Lufthansa flight LH0764. Sources revealed he had previously canceled two flights back to India. A special court in Bengaluru had rejected his anticipatory bail request on Thursday. Meanwhile, police searched his home in Hassan and seized "incriminating material." "I will cooperate to the best of my abilities" On Monday, Revanna released a video statement on X, saying, "I apologise to my parents... I was in depression (over political rivals' attacks on the sex assault charges). I will appear (before the police team) on May 31. I will cooperate to the b...

The Namami Gange campaign to conserve Madhya Pradesh's water bodies is set to commence from June 5. CM Mohan Yadav has emphasized the importance of involving the common people in the campaign. Furthermore, he engaged with senior officials to discuss state-wide rejuvenation of water sources and conservation initiatives and provided essential directives. CM chaired a meeting of senior officials and gave necessary instructions. CM Dr. Yadav discussed in detail about the water conservation campaign starting from Environment Day on 5th June. A water conference will be organized and a campaign to remove encroachments from water structures would be launched. Works would be done to make water sources useful. 48 projects for lake and pond conservation approved It was informed in the meeting that on the basis of the GIS survey, necessary survey work has been done in the urban bodies of the state. 48 projects for lake and pond conservation are approved in the state. The conservation works of ...

  Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Morena Seat: There is a close contest between BJP and Congress on the Morena Lok Sabha seat of Madhya Pradesh. According to political observers, either BJP or Congress can win here. They told that there has been a close contest between BJP candidate Shivmangal Singh Tomar and Congress candidate Satyapal Singh Sikarwar. The victory and defeat will also be by a close margin. Internal opposition started in BJP Some analysts noted that while the BJP initially nominated Shivmangal Singh Tomar as their candidate for Morena in their first list, this decision sparked internal dissent within the BJP. Rumors circulated about a potential Congress candidate with significant influence challenging Shivmangal's candidacy, leading to the emergence of Satyapal Singh's name as a possible contender. Satyapal Singh Sikarwar's family background is local Satyapal Singh Sikarwar's family background is local. Father Gajraj Singh Sikarwar has been contesting elections...

On Thursday afternoon, a bus carrying pilgrims fell into a 150 feet deep gorge in Akhnoor, Jammu. 22 people died in the accident. 69 people are injured. The death toll may increase. The injured have been admitted to Akhnoor Hospital and Government Medical College Hospital in Jammu. The accident took place on the Jammu-Poonch highway. A police officer said that about 90 people from Hathras in Uttar Pradesh as well as Rajasthan were travelling in the bus. All were going from Hathras to Shiv Khodi. Rescue operation is underway. The reason for the accident is not yet known. There were about 91 passengers in the bus at the time of the accident. Police and local people launched a rescue operation after the accident and somehow pulled out the injured from the deep ditch and admitted them to the nearby Akhnoor sub-district hospital. From where some seriously injured passengers were referred to Jammu Government Medical College (GMC) after first aid. PM Narendra Modi has announced to give Rs 2 l...

Kanniyakumari: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Kanniyakumari and has started meditation at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, where he will remain until Saturday evening. He is meditating in the Dhyan Mandapam, the same place where the Hindu philosopher-saint Swami Vivekananda meditated in 1892 to gain a clear vision of India's future.  This site is significant as it marks the confluence of the Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal, and the Arabian Sea. BJP leaders emphasize that choosing Kanniyakumari underscores the theme of national unity. To ensure the Prime Minister's security, over 2,000 police personnel have been deployed around the memorial, with additional surveillance by the Coast Guard and Navy. Political row over PM's meditation The Prime Minister's meditation session has ignited a political controversy. The Congress has raised concerns that broadcasting visuals of his meditation could breach the silence period restrictions during elections, potentially vi...

Alwar: On Thursday, a cub of tigress ST 12 was seen in camera trap in Sariska of Alwar district in Rajasthan. On Wednesday itself, four cubs of tigress ST 22 were seen in camera trap. While tigress ST 22 has given birth to 4 cubs, ST 12 was seen with four cubs on Thursday. ST 12 was seen with three cubs in March, then it was believed that there were three cubs, but after seeing the camera trap, it was confirmed that ST 12 has given birth to four cubs. On Wednesday, ST 27 gave birth to two cubs, which were seen in the camera. The tiger population in Sariska has now increased to 40. These include 11 male tigers, 14 female tigers and 15 cubs. For the first time since 2018, two tigresses have given birth to four cubs together in Sariska. Also, seven new cubs have been seen during two days. Sariska Forest Officer Mahendra Sharma said that one cub of tigress ST 12 was seen in the camera trap, while tigress ST 22 was seen in the camera trap with four cubs. Tigress ST 12 and tigress ST 22 both...

Southwest Monsoon 2024 has set in over Kerala and advanced into most parts of northeast India, today the 30th May, 2024, announced IMD. ➢ Southwest Monsoon has set in over Kerala and Mahe and advanced into most parts of northeast India including entire Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and most parts of Tripura, Meghalaya and Assam, today the 30th May, 2024. ➢ Normally, southwest monsoon set in over Kerala on 1st June and it advances over most part of northeast India by 5th June. Thus, southwest monsoon has set in over Kerala 2 days before the normal date and over northeast India, 6 days before the normal date. ➢ It has also advanced into most parts of Lakshadweep area, most part of south Arabian sea and some parts of central Arabian sea and some parts of south Tamil Nadu. ➢  Conditions are favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into some more parts of central  Arabian Sea, remaining parts of south Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep area and Kerala, some parts o...

Lok Sabha Election 2024: The concluding phase of voting for the Lok Sabha elections is scheduled for June 1. Following the voting process, leaders of the India Alliance will convene in Delhi on the same day. However, West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee will not be present at this gathering. Mamata has once again distanced herself from the India Alliance in Bengal.  Even prior to the Lok Sabha elections, Mamata Banerjee was absent from several meetings of the India Block. Nonetheless, Mamata Banerjee released a statement emphasizing that her primary focus in cyclone-affected West Bengal is on relief efforts, which is why she will not be traveling to Delhi. Mamata's big political message? But from a political point of view, this decision of Mamata is being considered a big political message. Political analysts suggest that Mamata Banerjee, the leader of the TMC, may have already anticipated the election outcomes. Consequently, she appears to be adopting a ca...

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has defeated world number one player Magnus Carlsen in a classical game. With this victory, he has taken the lead in the Norway Chess Tournament. After three rounds of this tournament, he is at the top position with 5.5 points. Praggnanandhaa was playing with white pieces and with this defeat, Carlsen has moved to fifth place in the tally. The 18-year-old Indian player has defeated Carlsen many times in rapid/exit games. But this is the first time that he has defeated Carlsen in classical chess. In this type of game, players take more time to make their moves. Usually players take up to an hour.

Home Minister Amit Shah said in a rally in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday that during the tenure of Samajwadi Party, there was continuous electricity during Ramzan but not on Janmashtami. In the rally, he said that in this Lok Sabha election, people have two options. They have to choose between those who built the Ram temple and the other who fired bullets on Ram bhakts. Amit Shah held rallies in Maharajganj, Deoria, Ballia and Robertsganj in Purvanchal. Voting for these seats is on June 1 in the last phase. In his rally in Ballia, Amit Shah accused Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party of harassing the public through mafias. He said that Yogi Adityanath's government has freed the state from criminals. He claimed that during the SP government, electricity was not cut during Ramzan and there was no electricity on Janmashtami. Shah said, "During Ramzan, there was no electricity cut, but there was no electricity on Janmashtami." At Deoria, Amit Shah claimed that the opposition tr...

Popular for her portraying Angoori Bhabi on &TV's cult comedy show Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai, Shubhangi Atre recently embarked on a heartfelt journey across continents to reunite with her daughter, Aashi, who is pursuing her studies in Seattle, USA.  Amidst her busy schedule, Atre carved out a precious 12-day summer vacation with her daughter. Shubhangi Atre, aka Angoori Bhabi, couldn't contain her joy about the reunion. She said as a mother, her biggest hope is to temporarily bring Aashi back to India, although this plan is still a work in progress. ‘The anticipation of our reunion was incredibly uplifting’ Shubhangi shared, “My daughter has been away for quite a while. So, I recently decided to take a break to spend some special moments with my daughter, Aashi. The anticipation of our reunion was incredibly uplifting. As we only see each other twice a year, the longing to be with her is incredibly strong.” ‘The thought of creating cherished memories filled me with joy’ The bea...

Bhopal: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that Kshipra Parikrama programmes will be held in Ujjain on 15th and 16th June on Navami and Dashami. The yatra will commence from Ramghat, passing through revered sites like Dutt Akhara, Triveni, Garh Kalika, and Gomti Kund.  As part of the ritual, common people will offer Chunari to the sacred Kshipra river. Dr. Yadav said the program will be organized with traditional fervor and a significant turnout is expected. He familiarized himself with the details of the Kshipra Parikrama and Ganga Dashami program during a meeting held at the Mantralaya. CM Dr. Yadav obtained information about the nature of the cultural event to be held in Ramghat, Dutt Akhara area on the evening of 16th June. This programme will be organised by Maharaja Vikramaditya Research Institute. On this occasion, a special booklet apprising about the importance of Kshipra River and its cultural splendour will also be released. An audio-video CD focusing on Sadanira wi...

New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is currently examining the temperature sensor at the Mungeshpur automatic weather station in Delhi to verify its accuracy, said IMD Director General M. Mohapatra. This station recorded an unprecedented 52.3 degrees Celsius today, the highest temperature ever reported in India.  Average across the city ranges between 45-50 degrees Dr. Mohapatra noted that out of the 20 monitoring stations in Delhi, 14 have reported a temperature drop, with the average across the city ranging between 45-50 degrees Celsius. He emphasized that the Mungeshpur station's reading requires confirmation. Although some observatories in Delhi have recorded slightly higher temperatures, the Mungeshpur reading warrants a thorough investigation. A team of specialists has been dispatched to Mungeshpur to inspect the temperature sensor, Dr. Mohapatra added. He also suggested that local factors might be influencing the unusually high reading. Sensor error?  "...

The heat has scorched people in the national capital Delhi. On Wednesday, the mercury has crossed 52 degrees. This temperature was recorded at 2:30 in the afternoon. This is the first time that the mercury has crossed 50 degrees mark in Delhi. On Tuesday also, the mercury in Delhi reached close to 50. An alert of heat wave and severe heat is in place in Delhi for the last several days. People in Delhi feel as if they are sitting close to a furnace, with Mungeshpur recording the highest temperature at 52.3 degrees, followed by Narela at 47.9 degrees. Additionally, Najafgarh reached 48.6 degrees, Jafarpur 48 degrees, Pusa 48.3 degrees, and Ayanagar 45.7 degrees. The meteorological department has provided insights into the factors contributing to the intense heat in these regions. Regional head of the Meteorological Department Kuldeep Srivastava said that c urrently the wind is blowing from the west and the hot air coming from Rajasthan enters Delhi from Mungeshpur and Najafgarh. Probably...

  After many Bollywood celebrities shared the poster of 'All Eyes on Rafah' on social media, 'Boycott Bollywood' started trending on Twitter. On Sunday, Israel conducted an airstrike on a refugee camp in Rafah, resulting in the loss of 45 lives. In response, calls for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza emerged globally. Subsequently, a significant number of individuals shared the 'All Eyes on Rafah' poster on various social media platforms, with several Bollywood actors joining in the initiative. Actress Alia Bhatt wrote 'Hashtag All Eyes on Rafah' along with a picture in her Instagram story. The poster she shared read - All children deserve love, peace, security and all mothers have the right to give all this to their children. Actress Kareena Kapoor shared a post of UNICEF. The post reads, "The bombing of the tents of displaced people in Rafah, the pictures of burnt children and families have shocked everyone." UNICEF has demanded an immediate cease...

Lucknow: In Uttar Pradesh's Gonda today, two people, including a 17-year-old, were killed after a Toyota Fortuner SUV struck a bike. The SUV is part of the convoy of Karan Bhushan Singh, BJP candidate from the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha seat and son of six-time MP and former wrestling chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh recently made national headlines after top wrestlers accused him of sexually harassing female athletes. A Delhi court has since framed charges against him. These allegations are believed to have cost him a poll ticket this election cycle, leading the BJP to field his son Karan, also involved in wrestling administration. Another of Brij Bhushan's sons, Pratik Bhushan Singh, is the MLA from the Gonda seat. SUV had "police escort" written on its rear windscreen Footage from the accident site shows the SUV with "police escort" written on its rear windscreen, indicating it was part of a VIP convoy. The vehicle, bearing the number ...

The political landscape in Madhya Pradesh has been stirred by the recent events in Barodia Nonagir village in Khurai tehsil of Sagar district in Madhya Pradesh. Congress state president Jitu Patwari facilitated a conversation between the victim's family and Rahul Gandhi, while CM Mohan Yadav personally visited Nonagir village on Wednesday to express his condolences and support.  Last year, a Dalit youth was beaten to death in  Barodia Nonagir village  and now the youth's uncle and sister have also died. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi targeted the BJP government and Narendra Modi. CM Yadav emphasized the importance of swift administrative action to prevent such incidents from recurring. He said, 'I extend my sympathy to the family of the deceased. The establishment of a police post in the area is essential to prevent future occurrences.' CM Dr. Yadav reached among the victim Ahirwar family of Barodia Nonagir of Khurai tehsil of Sagar district. Recently Rajendra Ahirwar and...

Chhindwara Murder Case: A heart-wrenching case has come to light from Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh where 8 people of a family were killed by a member of their own family. According to the information, all the people have been killed with an axe. After committing the murder, the killer himself committed suicide by hanging himself on a tree. Police have reached the spot to investigate the matter. The incident is from village Bodal Kachhar of Mahuljhir police station area of ​​​​Chhindwara district. SP Manish Khatri has confirmed the death of 8 people. A child is injured in this incident. After this sensational case came to light, there is a stir in the area. Killer was mentally ill: SP The SP said that the killer was a member of the family, was mentally ill. Last night he killed 8 members of his family including his brother, sister-in-law, wife and small child. After that he committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree near a drain 100 meters away from the village. Victims were axed ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after an extensive campaign across the country for the Lok Sabha elections, will arrive at the renowned Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Tamil Nadu's Kanniyakumari district on May 30 for a spiritual retreat. During his stay, the 73-year-old PM Modi will engage in a 48-hour meditation at the same location where Swami Vivekananda once meditated. The scenic Vivekananda Rock Memorial is located near the monolithic statue of the Tamil saint Tiruvalluvar, situated mid-sea off the coast of Kanniyakumari, India's southernmost tip. The Prime Minister, who is aiming for his third term, will reach the memorial on Thursday evening and is expected to depart for Delhi on June 1. Highly placed sources said that Modi will travel to Vivekananda Rock Memorial by boarding a boat from Poompuhar Shipping Corporation jetty, located about 1.5 km from the mainland, and will meditate in the meditation hall 'Dhyan Mandapam' inside the memorial from the evening of May 30...

Kuno National Park News: The severe heat in Madhya Pradesh has made life difficult for both people and wildlife. In response, the management of Kuno National Park in Sheopur has implemented crucial measures to protect cheetahs and their cubs from the extreme temperatures. This heightened vigilance comes after the tragic deaths of several cheetahs last summer. Last year, three cubs of the female cheetah Jwala succumbed to the intense heat, and several adult cheetahs also died due to dehydration and other heat-related issues. To prevent such incidents, the park management has introduced artificial cooling measures to safeguard the cheetahs and their young during this year's hot season. Kuno officials said wherever needed, we are also using water spray regularly to make the surrounding environment cool. It is noteworthy that at present there are a total of 27 cheetahs in Kuno National Park, which includes 13 adults and 14 cubs. Park staff is making efforts to ensure that no untoward i...

Last year, a Dalit youth was beaten to death in Khurai of Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh and now the youth's uncle and sister have also died. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has targeted the BJP government and Narendra Modi. Anjana Ahirwar died last Sunday after falling from the ambulance carrying her uncle's body. Anjana's brother had died in 2019. Rahul Gandhi expressed on Twitter, "The rule of law has been undermined by Narendra Modi. Reflecting on the treatment of a Dalit family in Madhya Pradesh by BJP leaders fills me with sorrow and frustration. It is regrettable that, under BJP governance, the government consistently appears to support the perpetrators rather than the women who have been victimized." Anjana had lodged an FIR after her brother's murder and claimed that some people were pressurizing her to change her statement in the molestation case. The death of Anjana's brother Nitin Ahirwar was linked to a molestation incident that took place in t...

​A massive landslide occurred on 24 May 2024 in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea which buried hundreds of people and caused major destruction and loss of life. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep condolences and conveyed India’s readiness to extend all possible support and assistance to the Pacific island country in its time of difficulty. As a close friend and partner under the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) and as a gesture of solidarity with the friendly people of Papua New Guinea, Government of India extends an immediate relief assistance of US$ 1 million to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts. India has firmly stood by Papua New Guinea during times of difficulty and devastation caused by natural disasters, as in the wake of the earthquake in 2018 and volcanic eruptions in 2019 and 2023.  An important pillar of India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans’ Initiative (IPOI), announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2019, is Disaster...

The impact of the Ramal Cyclone that hit West Bengal on Sunday May 26 is now visible in the North-East. A stone quarry in Aizawl collapsed at on Tuesday morning following incessant rains due to the storm in Mizoram. 13 people died in this, while 16 are missing. Mizoram DGP Anil Shukla told the media that 10 bodies have been recovered so far. Of these, seven are of local people, while three are from other states. Many more people are feared buried under the debris. The rescue operation is going on, but it is facing problems due to heavy rains. Schools and government offices closed Due to continuous rain, all schools and government offices in Mizoram have been closed today. Private companies have been asked to get their employees to work from home. Building washed away Landslides have also occurred at many other places in the state. Two people died in this. Three people are missing after a building was washed away following a landslide in Salem Veng, Aizawl. Aizawl cut off from the rest ...