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11:04 AM

AAP leader Atishi's hunger strike over Delhi water crisis enters its second day

Delhi Water Minister Atishi continued indefinite hunger strike into its second day on Saturday, protesting the water crisis in the national capital. At her 'Jal Satyagrah' site in Bhogal, south Delhi, Atishi declared she would refrain from eating until Haryana increased the water supply to Delhi. Atishi highlighted that Haryana reduced the water release by 110 million gallons per day (MGD) on Friday.

10:34 AM

LS pro-tem Speaker issue: Cong should make Kodikunnil Suresh Leader of Opposition, says BJP

Following criticism from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Congress regarding the Centre's appointment of the pro-tem Speaker, the BJP retaliated on Saturday. They suggested that the Congress should make Kodikunnil Suresh, the senior most MP in the Lok Sabha, the Leader of the Opposition to protest against the Centre's decision. Congress argue that not appointing Suresh as pro-tem Speaker goes against established conventions.

9:57 AM

Sikh Pilgrims leave for Pakistan for Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death anniversary

Amidst religious chants and ceremonial farewells, a group of Sikh pilgrims began their journey to Pakistan to honor Maharaja Ranjit Singh on his death anniversary. Departing from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) office on Friday, the pilgrims, led by interim committee member Khushvinder Singh Bhatia, included 317 devotees. 

9:29 AM

West Bengal constitutes panel of senior officers to prevent grabbing of govt land

West Bengal government forms panel to curb state land grabbing amid CM Mamata Banerjee's concerns. Panel includes top officials: Finance Secretary Manoj Pant, IAS officer Prabhat Mishra, ADG (Law and Order) Manoj Verma, and Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal.

9:15 AM

Delhi water crisis: Long queues continue to form at tankers across national capital

On Saturday, long lines formed as residents queued for water from tankers in several parts of Delhi amid scorching summer temperatures. Many areas saw people with cans and buckets waiting for water, highlighting the ongoing shortage in the capital this season.  Meanwhile, Delhi's Water Minister Atishi began an indefinite hunger strike in Bhogal near Jangpura, alleging Haryana's failure to release Delhi's water share.

8:51 AM

Hindujas file appeal against Swiss court's jail term order for exploiting domestic workers

The Hindujas, Britain's wealthiest family, have filed an appeal challenging the verdict that found them guilty of exploiting vulnerable domestic workers. The family's lawyers emphasized that Prakash and Kamal Hinduja, along with their son Ajay and daughter-in-law Namrata, were acquitted of human trafficking charges. They strongly disagreed with the court's decision and have appealed to a higher court to invalidate this part of the judgment.

 

8:24 AM

53rd meeting of GST Council chaired by FM Sitharaman to be held on 22nd June

The GST Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is scheduled to convene on June 22, as announced by the GST Council Secretariat on Twitter. This will mark the first meeting of the GST Council following the 2024 Lok Sabha election results. The agenda for the meeting has not yet been distributed to Council members. The 52nd GST Council meeting took place on October 7, 2023. Union Finance Minister will preside over the 53rd GST Council meeting, with the participation of state finance ministers and other members.

 

7:56 AM

17 Indians injured in hospital, in touch with kin, local authorities: MEA on Kuwait fire

More than a week after a tragic fire in Kuwait claimed 50 lives, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday that 17 injured Indians remain hospitalised. The Indian embassy is actively communicating with local authorities, patients, and their families to ensure their welfare. The fire occurred at a seven-story building in Mangaf city, southern Ahmadi Governorate, on June 12, resulting in the deaths of at least 45 Indians.

7:53 AM

50 dead, 185 hospitalised in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, says DMK leader Subramanian

Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader Subramanian Ma stated that 185 people have been hospitalized and there have been 50 fatalities in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy. Senior officials have been actively monitoring the situation for three days, and the Chief Minister promptly addressed the Tamil Nadu Assembly today. The Chief Minister announced a compensation of 10 lakhs for each family of the deceased. 

7:50 AM

Anti-paper leak law for exams comes into effect amid NEET, UGC-NET paper leak controversy

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, aimed at curbing unfair practices in national public exams and entrance tests, was enforced last Friday amidst controversies surrounding NEET and UGC NET. Passed in the Budget session by Parliament on February 10, the Act aims to ensure transparency, fairness, and credibility in these exams. President Droupadi Murmu approved the Act on February 13 to combat cheating in government recruitment tests.