Centre releases catastrophe reduction funds for Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
The Union authorities has ordered the discharge of ₹3,730.32 crore in the direction of “relief assistance for natural calamity” from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) weeks after the governments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka moved the Supreme Court searching for reduction funds for calamities comparable to Cyclone Michaung, floods and drought in 2023.
Over 140 hectares gutted in Uttarakhand forest fires
Massive forest fires sweeping by way of the dense foliage within the mountains of Uttarakhand for the previous 72 hours have gutted over 142 hectares of forest land within the State. With a hearth reaching the neighborhood of an Air Force Station close to the Nanda vary, the Indian Air Force on Saturday deployed a Mi-17 V5 helicopter to douse the flames utilizing a ‘Bambi Bucket’.
INDIA bloc plans 5 Prime Ministers in 5 years, says PM Modi
PM Modi on Saturday mentioned that if the Opposition INDIA bloc will get a majority to type a authorities following the overall election, then the alliance has plans of appointing 5 Prime Ministers with one PM yearly. “If the INDIA bloc gets a majority to form the Union government for the entire term, it is planning to have five Prime Ministers with one PM each year,” Mr. Modi mentioned whereas addressing a public gathering in western Maharashtra’s Kolhapur.
Rahul, Priyanka urged to contest polls from Amethi and Rae Bareli
Members of the central election committee (CEC) members of the Congress strongly urged the Congress management to discipline former president Rahul Gandhi and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to contest from Amethi and Rae Bareli. The ultimate choice was left Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and the Gandhi siblings.
2024 polls a possibility to show divisive forces a lesson: Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath mentioned the Samajwadi Party and the Congress sympathised with the mafia and compelled the widespread individuals to endure their misrule. “This election is giving you an opportunity to teach these parties tough lessons electorally,” mentioned Mr. Adityanath at a rally in Hathras for BJP candidate Anup Pradhan Valmiki.
Congress accuses Anurag Thakur of violating Model Code of Conduct, seeks EC motion
The Congress complained to the Election Commission (EC) towards Union Minister Anurag Thakur for his “outrageous” remarks made at a ballot rally, and alleged that it violated the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). Congress basic secretary Jairam Ramesh mentioned that the social gathering has sought an “immediate and meaningful” motion towards Mr. Thakur, failing which they’ll “name and shame the offenders”.
Lok Sabha 2024: Ujjwal Nikam replaces Poonam Mahajan as BJP’s Mumbai North Central candidate
The BJP introduced on Saturday its choice to interchange incumbent Lok Sabha MP Poonam Mahajan, daughter of former Union Minister late Pramod Mahajan, with lawyer Ujjwal Deorai Nikam for the Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seat. Mr. Nikam, a recognized determine within the authorized circles, has served as a authorities counsel within the Mumbai terror assaults case.
20 Cambodian troopers killed in ammunition explosion at a army base
Twenty troopers had been killed and several other others injured in an ammunition explosion at a base within the west of Cambodia on April 27 afternoon, Prime Minister Hun Manet mentioned. Mr. Hun Manet mentioned in a Facebook submit that he was “deeply shocked” when he acquired the information of the explosion on the base in Kampong Speu province.
Russia renews assaults on the Ukrainian vitality sector as Kyiv launches drones at southern Russia
Russia launched a barrage of missiles towards Ukraine in a single day, in assaults that appeared to focus on the nation’s vitality infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russia mentioned its air defence programs had intercepted greater than 60 Ukrainian drones over the southern Krasnodar area.
U.S. intelligence believes Putin in all probability didn’t order Navalny to be killed: Report
U.S. intelligence companies have decided that Russian President Vladimir Putin in all probability didn’t order opposition politician Alexei Navalny killed at an Arctic jail camp in February, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. Mr. Navalny, 47 when he died, was Mr. Putin’s fiercest home critic.
Centre permits 99.5k tons of onion exports to six neighbouring nations
The Centre mentioned it has allowed exports of 99,500 tonnes of onions, primarily sourced from Maharashtra, to 6 neighbouring nations regardless of the ban on shipments. The Centre has additionally allowed exports of two,000 tonnes of white onion cultivated, particularly, for export markets within the Middle East and a few European nations.
U.S. meals regulator gathering info on MDH, Everest spices after alleged contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is gathering info on merchandise of Indian spice makers MDH and Everest after Hong Kong halted gross sales of a few of their merchandise for allegedly containing excessive ranges of a most cancers-inflicting pesticide.”The FDA is conscious of the studies and is gathering extra details about the state of affairs,” an FDA spokesperson informed Reuters.
India set to signal commerce take care of Oman to increase its Middle East ties
India and Oman will signal a commerce deal within the coming months, two Indian authorities officers mentioned, as New Delhi seeks to increase its ties within the Middle East, the place rising tensions are placing main delivery routes in danger. “It will help India with a strategic partner and access to key trade routes in a volatile region,” one official informed Reuters.
IPL-17: LSG vs RR | Samson, Jurel ace the chase as Royals pull additional away
Sanju Samson (71 n.o., 33b, 7×4, 4×6) and Dhruv Jurel (52 n.o., 34b, 5×4, 2×6) scripted Rajasthan Royals’ umpteenth flip of the plot this Indian Premier League, and took the desk topper to a seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants on the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday.
The pattern of gargantuan totals — in Indian Premier League typically and on the Arun Jaitley Stadium particularly — continued. So did that of Delhi Capitals profitable at dwelling. Riding on Jake Fraser-McGurk’s pyrotechnics up entrance and Tristan Stubbs’ sturdy end, DC posted 257 for 4 towards Mumbai Indians. Despite the MI energy-hitters clearing boundaries incessantly, the Capitals tempo troika of Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, and Rasikh Salam Dar picked wickets at common intervals to manage the sport.
